Restaurant Tyler is a standout American restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi, bringing together Southern-accented flavors, polished service, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel special.
Set at 100 E Main St, the restaurant blends chic design details like tile floors, exposed brick, and a stylish bar area with the warmth and comfort guests look for in a memorable dining experience.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Restaurant Tyler offers a versatile menu and a setting that suits everything from a relaxed solo meal to a romantic evening out. With a 4.40 out of 5 rating from 385 reviews, it has earned a strong reputation for consistency, quality, and hospitality.
What makes Restaurant Tyler especially appealing is the range of experiences it delivers. Guests can enjoy fast service, a great beer selection, handcrafted cocktails, excellent coffee, a thoughtful wine list, and standout desserts, along with local specialties and comforting American favorites.
The menu includes alcohol, beer, cocktails, spirits, coffee, healthy options, happy-hour drinks, and classic comfort food, making it easy to find something for every mood and occasion.
Dining is available on-site with table service and bar seating, while flexible options such as no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in add convenience for busy days and relaxed nights alike. Accepted reservations, especially for brunch and dinner, help ensure a smooth and well-planned visit for guests who want to secure their preferred time.
Restaurant Tyler is also designed with accessibility and comfort in mind, offering wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities so more guests can enjoy the experience with ease. The atmosphere is casual yet refined, cozy yet trendy, quiet yet lively enough to feel inviting, with an upmarket touch that elevates the entire meal.
Payment is simple and convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. For guests looking for a trusted American restaurant that combines Southern charm, quality food, and a polished dining experience, Restaurant Tyler delivers a place worth returning to again and again.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Restaurant Tyler
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Buttermilk battered boneless chicken breast, cut in half and served with choice of side
Extra large order of house-made pepper jack macaroni and cheese
Grilled cheese on sourdough toast, cut in half and served with choice of side
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Baked Sweet Potato
Cheese Grits
Steak Fries
Mac and Cheese
Grilled 8oz certified Angus beef, topped with pimiento and cheese, bacon, garlic aioli, sweet onion jam, pickles, lettuce, and tomato served on brioche bun with choice of side
Chef-selected catch pan-seared or blackened, topped with local extra virgin pecan oil and fresh lemon slices, served with choice of side and seasonal vegetable
Marinated chicken breast, sauteed shrimp, tomatoes, and Italian sausage served over penne pasta, in a light Cajun cream sauce, finished with shaved parmesan cheese
Buttermilk battered boneless chicken breast atop pepper jack macaroni and cheese, served with seasonal vegetable
Thinly sliced friend Simmons catfish filet, served with house-made caper tartar sauce, house-made hushpuppies, lemon wedges, and steak fries
House-smoked, bacon-wrapped Gulf shrimp over Parmesan cheese grits, finished with a sherry cream sauce and topped with sauteed spinach
Two 4oz ground duck patties cooked medium and served on a brioche bun with herbed cheese mousse, dijonnaise, bacon, MS Red pepper jelly, pickles, and choice of side
Romaine lettuce, boiled farm egg, everything bagel seasoning, Vardaman sweet potato cornbread croutons and served with Caesar dressing
Romaine hearts, bacon, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, shaved fennel, sweet potato cornbread croutons, and pickled okra, served with buttermilk ranch dressing.
Buttermilk biscuit topped with fried chicken, scrambled eggs, house-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and white sausage gravy, served with cheese grits and fresh fruit
Buttermilk-battered fried chicken, hot honey, comeback sauce, and pickles, served on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Eggs your style with a choice of house-smoked bacon or breakfast sausage, served with cheese grits, buttermilk biscuit, and fresh fruit
8oz hamburger patty, caramelized onion, bacon, mayo, and American cheese
Buttermilk battered boneless chicken breast, cut in half and served with choice of side
Extra large order of house-made pepper jack macaroni and cheese
Grilled cheese on sourdough toast, cut in half and served with choice of side
8oz hand-cut Angus beef tenderloin served with local brown butter and house-made demiglace with choice of side
14oz Angus beef ribeye served with a bourbon compound butter and house-made demiglace. Choice of side
16oz cold-smoked pork chop, grilled to order and finished with truffled MS Red hot honey and demi-glace. Choice of side
Chef’s selection of house-made and locally-sourced cured meats and cheeses served alongside candied Duke pecans, roasted garlic, pickled vegetables, fruit preserves, MS Red hot pepper jelly, whole grain mustard and garlic butter-crusted saltine crackers.
One dozen oysters on the half shell, served ice cold with cocktail, horseradish, and saltines
Half dozen oysters on the half shell, served ice cold with cocktail, horseradish, and saltines
Fried okra dusted in a house-blend BBQ dry rub, and served with remoulade dipping sauce.
One dozen oysters chargrilled with our signature Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce garlic parmesan butter, served with French bread
Hoover-marinated sauteed Simmons catfish, wilted cabbage, carrots, and onions wrapped in wonton and fried, served with Mississippi Red hot mustard, muscadine sauce, and scallions
Roasted garlic, spicy Italian sausage, spinach, herbs, and crawfish tails, topped with Parmesan cheese, served with toast points.
Half dozen oysters chargrilled with our signature Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce garlic parmesan butter, served with French bread
Grilled cheese on sourdough toast, cut in half and served with choice of side
Buttermilk battered boneless chicken breast, cut in half and served with choice of side
Extra large order of house-made pepper jack macaroni and cheese
Choose up to "FOUR" side items
Ground chicken breast and vegetables, wrapped in house-smoked bacon, and smothered in brown gravy
Grilled 8oz hamburger patty, topped with sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and brown gravy
Topped with brown gravy
Buttermilk battered and topped with crawfish sauce
Fried, pan-seared, or blackened Mississippi-raised catfish filet
Grilled cabbage, caramelized onions, roasted garlic and beets, gorgonzola cheese, and candied Duke pecans tossed in a warm house-smoked bacon vinaigrette.
Romaine hearts, bacon, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, shaved fennel, sweet potato cornbread croutons, and pickled okra, served with buttermilk ranch dressing
Spring mix lettuce, seasonal berries, candied pecans, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and sweet potato cornbread croutons tossed in a charred onion and maple cider vinaigrette
Romaine hearts, boiled egg, everything bagel seasoning, shaved parmesan cheese, and sweet potato cornbread croutons tossed in Caesar vinaigrette
Steak Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Mac and Cheese
Whipped Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable
Cheese Grits
Baked Sweet Potato
House-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, roasted Vardaman sweet potatoes, and cream cheese
mushrooms, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, and goat cheese
Blue Bell vanilla ice cream
Homemade carrot cake layered with cream cheese icing, served over sorghum custard, and finished with a bourbon cider molasses and candied Duke pecans
Thin buttermilk pancakes stuffed with maple pecan cheesecake filling; finished with blueberry coulis, maple custard, candied Duke pecans, and fresh berries
NY-style Cheesecake served over Vardaman sweet potato caramel sauce, finished with vanilla bean whipped cream and cinnamon sugar sweet potato chips
Thin buttermilk pancakes stuffed with maple pecan cheesecake filling; finished with blueberry coulis, maple custard, candied Duke pecans, and fresh berries
Homemade carrot cake layered with cream cheese icing, served over sorghum custard, and finished with a bourbon cider molasses and candied Duke pecans
NY-style Cheesecake served over Vardaman sweet potato caramel sauce, finished with vanilla bean whipped cream and cinnamon sugar sweet potato chips
Thin buttermilk pancakes stuffed with maple pecan cheesecake filling; finished with blueberry coulis, maple custard, candied Duke pecans, and fresh berries
Homemade carrot cake layered with cream cheese icing, served over sorghum custard, and finished with a bourbon cider molasses and candied Duke pecans
NY-style Cheesecake served over Vardaman sweet potato caramel sauce, finished with vanilla bean whipped cream and cinnamon sugar sweet potato chips
Mac and Cheese
Steak Fries
Cheese Grits
Baked Sweet Potato
Romaine hearts, bacon, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, shaved fennel, sweet potato cornbread croutons, and pickled okra, served with buttermilk ranch dressing.
Romaine lettuce, boiled farm egg, everything bagel seasoning, Vardaman sweet potato cornbread croutons and served with Caesar dressing
Poached eggs, sauteed shrimp and crawfish in sherry cream sauce with creamed spinach, grilled ham, atop buttermilk biscuit
Poached eggs, fried chicken, Mississippi Red hot honey, shaved country ham, and butter atop a Belgian waffle
Blackened chicken breast, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese served on French bread with lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. Choice of side
Two 4oz patties, caramelized onion, bacon, garlic aioli, American cheese, served on brioche bun
Buttermilk-battered fried chicken, hot honey, comeback sauce, and pickles, served on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Fried okra dusted in a house-blend BBQ dry rub, and served with remoulade dipping sauce.
Roasted garlic, spicy Italian sausage, spinach, herbs, and crawfish tails, topped with Parmesan cheese, served with toast points.
Fried chicken breast atop a Belgian waffle, with pecan butter and drizzled with Mississippi Red hot honey
With whipped butter
With whipped butter
Belgian waffle dunked in cinnamon egg custard topped with candied pecans and fresh berries, served with cheese grits and fresh fruit
Blackened chicken breast, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese served on French bread with lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. Choice of side
House-made meatloaf, swiss cheese, brown gravy, garlic aioli, and shredded lettuce, served on brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Two 4oz patties, caramelized onion, bacon, garlic aioli, American cheese, served on brioche bun
Buttermilk-battered fried chicken, hot honey, comeback sauce, and pickles, served on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Hear from our valued guests
Very cool place. Great food and atmosphere. The speak easy downstairs has an awesome bourbon selection.
I went there for lunch and got their Blue Plate/ Lunch special ( It was the Fried Chicken with crawfish sauce, mashed potatoes, butter beans, 2 pieces of French bread and unsweetened tea. The picture attached is where I had a couple of bites before taking it. So the food presentation was A+. Jake my Server was definitely on top with everything and was very professional and quick with my requests. Definitely recommend him as a Server if you are visiting there. I also got the desert which was the Tiramisu with vanilla bean ice cream. It was also excellent. This has been my 3rd time there and they did not disappoint.
We had some business to handle in Starkville today and wanted to try some place we have never tried before who would hopefully serve some good comfort food......this place was IT!!! Our server Bailey was super friendly and very helpful when she took our order. The food was finger licking good. I had the fried chicken with the crawfish sauce on the side. I don't know what is in that crawfish sauce but OMG it just adds something extra to the chicken. The mac and cheese was awesome too. Its hard to find good mac and cheese from a restaurant. Also their green bean casserole tasted like my stepmom would make (don't tell her i said that). The tartar sauce had to be homemade because you could eat it by itself. Bottom line: we will be back and if you have not tried them, you need to.
Heard a good brunch could be had at restaurant Tyler but did not expect the decadent food reminiscent of New Orleans. Our server recommended the river biscuit with extra sauce. It was amazing! The tomato gorgonzola soup was both substantial and delicious.
Never had a bad meal here and the bartender was amazing when I dined in a few weeks ago. The Guest Room attached in the back is the hidden gem of Starkville - an incredible speakeasy atmosphere that would stand out even in a big city like NYC.
Lamb Gnocchi is melt in your mouth bliss. I’m sure a lot of other things are amazing on this menu, but please look past the go-to’s of shrimp & grits and steak and try this dish! You will not regret it.
The ribeye was one of the best steaks we’ve ever had. My daughter had the Jumbalaya pasta the more she ate the better it tasted. The blackberry cobbler was so flavorful and the blackberries were large and sweet. The BBQ Okra what a unique taste that was so good.
Restaurant Tyler has been an anchor for Downtown Starkville for years. Their modern twist on Southern cuisine creates a unique menu with some of your favorite Southern staples like fried chicken and catfish. Personally I love the blackened catfish. Be sure to try the BBQ okra appetizer! Their blue-plate lunch specials are great for a casual lunch, or you can visit during dinner for a fine dining experience. Sneak in a night cap at their sister restaurant, The Guest Room, a speakeasy bar in the adjacent alley!
We haven't eaten here in a long time, but I'm glad we went! The food was just magnificent! We had Mississippi catfish egg rolls, oysters, and corvina. We finished it off with a chocolate martini and the most AMAZING stuffed pancakes for my mom's birthday.
If yall are looking for an affordable blue plate that leaves you so full yet still wanting more? This is your place! From 11a-2p with tax no drink its $15.39 and some of the best food I've put in my mouth. Long time lover of Restaurant Tyler ♥️ You wont be disappointed
Common questions about Restaurant Tyler
Restaurant Tyler is located at 100 E Main St, Starkville, MS 39759, United States, Starkville, MS, United States.
You can reach Restaurant Tyler by calling +1 662-324-1014.
Restaurant Tyler has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 385 customer reviews.
Restaurant Tyler features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Restaurant Tyler features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Restaurant Tyler features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Restaurant Tyler features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Restaurant Tyler features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Spirits, Wine.
Restaurant Tyler features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Restaurant Tyler features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Restaurant Tyler features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Restaurant Tyler features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Restaurant Tyler features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Restaurant Tyler features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Restaurant Tyler features the following children: High chairs.
Restaurant Tyler features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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