Tupelo Junction Cafe

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   Deborah

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time dining here and we enjoyed our experience. This is a cute and quaint restaurant with friendly staff, located on a quiet street in Newport Beach. Parking is on the street or in a nearby lot. We made reservations but decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was eager and enthusiastic to answer our menu questions. The fried green tomatoes as an appetizer are delicious. For dinner we had the ribs, super delicious, the meat fell off the bone. We also enjoyed the grilled Jidori chicken wrap, it was yummy too. The southern flair menu is unique with many options. This place is now on our repeat list.
   

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   Michael

   Orange County

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Surprise find for a 6:30 res on Valentines' - that it was one of the only places with a decent time available was a bit of worry - but to our surprise it's a gem! Seated immediately and server Hailey was prompt in greeting and getting drink and starter orders. Fixed menu with multiple options for each course - we opted for the Fried Green tomatoes shared app (tasty and not greasy). Wife had the pear & goat cheese salad and I chose the lobster chowder. Salad was delicious and the chowder had just enough lobster in a rich, creamy broth. I chose the Blackened Molasses Salmon for the main, it was fantastic. Great seasoning and buttery soft. Wife had the Filet, cooked perfectly medium and a sizeable piece to boot. We did make the mistake of ordering both deserts and were presented with a towering slice of Mississippi Mud Pie and a Jumbleberry Shortcake that was a perfect southern biscuit absolutely loaded with fresh berries. We managed to tackle about half the pie and took the shortcake home after just a few bites to enjoy later. Service during was a bit spotty - app came same time as salad/soup instead of before and we weren't quite finished with starters when entree's arrived - and it took a while to get a cup of coffee with desert, but left us time to chat about the local food scene with a neighboring table. Left talking about coming back to check out a breakfast in the near future!
   

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   Leslie

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Charming. Consistent, reliable and always great eats. Terrific service, nice people and willing to go the extra mile for their patrons. Can’t say enough good things, if you haven’t been breakfast, brunch, dinner…. Just do it, you won’t be disappointed!
   

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   David

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good service, very good food. Excellent experience overall.
   

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   Richard

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great items on the menu to choose from. Everything was expertly prepared.
   

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   diana

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great neighborhood restaurant with a southern vibe.
   

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   Judy

   Los Angeles

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on 27 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tupelo is one of my go-to breakfast spot, and as always the food and service are outstanding. The house-made biscuits, cornbread, and jam are always a great addition to the meal. It’s a cute little spot where locals and visitors dine. Recommend making a reservation on weekends or tourist season.
   

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   David

   Orange County

   67 reviews

   2.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Seating staff excellent, but service a comedy of errors and slow. I think it was just a busier morning than they could handle at the time.
   

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   James

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible seafood selections available. Went back the next morning for breakfast. Love this place!
   

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    Teri

    VIP

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Nice quiet place to enjoy New Year’s Eve. Tasty Mai Thai and yummy fish and chips.
    

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