New's Restaurant

The owners were so nice. Food was great. The tea was good too.

This has become our favourite place to go out to eat in Meridian when we do a date night. I'm saying this after we have explored most of the restaurants in Meridian (I'm from Orlando). Everyone there is so friendly, pleasant, and down to earth. They express genuine gratitude and graciousness to all their customers. The restaurant itself is very comfortable and welcoming in its design.

The food is downright AMAZING. Generous portions of genuine homestyle southern cooking, and if they cut any corners in the way restaurants typically do, I certainly can't tell. The mashed potatoes are pleasantly lumpy, the greens are stewed with pork, the corn muffins are baked in buttered pans, and the green tomatoes are battered in just the right amount of seasoned flour and fried til they're perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

The pricing is standard - it's not noticeably cheap, but not very expensive, either.

This restaurant exemplifies the best of southern homestyle cooking in an environment that is aesthetically southern, and it's served by folks who showcase what southern manners and hospitality are truly all about.

I know that this place has been in Meridian for a long time, but we ate there on September 1, 2023 and I have to say that it's a really great place to go. The food was made fresh and delicious. The service was great and it was a really cool place to be. Very family friendly and wonderful and welcoming people there. I love it and will be going back as soon as we can. It was also priced budget friendly and worth every bit!

very friendly! food was excellent! i had veal cutlet sandwich with onion rings! i have never had better! Husband had lunch special with fish and fried egg plant and purple hull peas! all the veggies looked really good!

Hamburger steak is pretty much the same, regardless of where you get it. I was pleasantly surprised. It was much better than anywhere else I've had it. I would definitely recommend it. Everyone was very nice. There is live music on Thursday and Friday nights in a separate area, and you can enjoy the music after the restaurant closes.

Food was great, place clean and dessert is awesome. Sweet tea is on point.

This place is a throwback to an earlier era. The ambience is old south but in the best possible way. I had the etouffee and I loved the more soup-like consistency. My friend from the area says we have to experience the entertainment on Thursday and Friday nights. Don't miss this place during your stay.

Excellent homemade onion rings, Hamburger Steak and brownie with ice cream. I will definitely be going back.

Headed home to PA from NOLA we stopped by this sweet little local spot for lunch on a Wednesday. We enjoyed our time here, the food was lovely. I had the chicken and dumplings with cabbage and corn and husband had the shrimp wrap and fries. We shared a piece of black bottom pie for dessert that I won’t soon forget. The restaurant was full of lovely antique touches including salved tin from the local opera house. Everyone was super kind and welcoming. Hopefully we’ll make it back through Meridian to visit this 86 year old institution again someday. If you’re passing through stop here… no fast food, get a real meal from kind people.

Great food and atmosphere: GO TO NEW'S.

We started at Cracker Barrel: 45 minute wait with only about a third of the dining area occupied. My guess is gift shop sales are down and what better way to boost that than by forcing people to linger in the hall of kitsch while they wait to be seated.
A quick search on Google led us to New's. After driving through neighborhoods that looked like sets from the movie "The Help", we found it. The parking lot was full, especially considering it was a Thursday night which was a very good sign.
We walked in and were told to pick an open table and Katie would be with us in a minute. The menu was full of southern delicacies like turnip greens, sweet potato casserole, rice and gravy, baked chicken, hamburger steak, steamed cabbage, cornbread... And the prices were great.
In summation, the food was out quickly and was great. Katie was a outstanding waitress - she kept our water and sweet tea glasses full and was fun to visit with.
If you're passing through Meridian, drive past the chains and head to New's. The drive will be a fraction of the wait at the chains and you will enjoy and remember the experience.

I would love to share pictures of the food, but it's always gone too fast. I have no idea why its listed as small plates considering I have never left hungry. It's a great price for excellent tasting food. As several other reviewers have said, the pot roast and fried green tomatoes are on point. Not to mention the staff treat you like family. I wish I could give more than five stars.

You have to visit if you're in Mississippi and you have to get the Double Good with onion fries. The Double Good is one of the best burgers I've ever had, it is a burger patty battered and deep fried. Best place ever, very friendly, so much fun. I loved it so much

An absolute gem of a restaurant. Had the fried pork chop, collard greens and potato and onion mix. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was efficient and friendly. 15/10 will return!

Great food & taste of vintage Americana.

I love this place and the atmosphere. Great live music on fridays

I love News, their staff and the owner, Chris Belvin. A great place to go for live music as it is a clean, safe and entertaining environment. You know that when you go to News, rather it be to dine or to enjoy the Pub, you are going to be treated well and there is nothing that everyone will not do to make sure you have an enjoyable experience!

Always has the best home cooking and the best chocolate pie in town. I have been going there since I was a child when my grandparents were living and the memories will last a lifetime. Highly recommended place if you are looking for home cooking at it's finest that has friendly staff members

First time to this restaurant. Merits many return trips. Coconut pie is simply awesome and they serve red beans and rice daily.

Every now and then there is a restaurant or activity that deserves a higher than five rating. This was more than just about the food! An amazing family business with kind and caring people. The food, service and value were top notch. We enjoyed porkchops and fettuccine Alfredo. Live music happens on some evenings on the back deck. Because we are currently traveling the USA, it felt like going home. Thanks!!

Delicious freshly prepared home cooked food, pleasant atmosphere, super nice owner! ♡