CRAWDAD’s
Restaurant in Merigold
The Dish: The Mayor’s fillet
BY MELISSA TOWNSEND
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT SPEAKES
Crawdad’s
restaurant in Merigold offers a true Delta dining
experience –delectable dishes of regional cuisine
in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere. Established in 1984,
Crawdad’s successes have flourished, even as
it withstood a massive fire in January 2002 that left
the original building in ashes. With the help of its
loyal supporters, Crawdad’s was rebuilt and
stands firm in downtown Merigold.
The menu has evolved over the years to offer more
than boiled crawfish. Crawdad’s now offers many
seafood dishes with a secret “comeback sauce,”
steaks on the grill and a selection of Cajun/Creole
dishes such as jambalaya and ettouffee.
One
popular steak entrée keeps customers
coming back: the “Mayor’s Filet”
–a mouthwatering 10- to 12-ounce filet
served over a grilled portabello mushroom with
sides of garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed
sugar snap peas and Texas toast. The dish was
named for Crawdad’s owner, Mayor Andrew
Westerfield, who frequently grabs a seat near
the kitchen with his wife, Kim, and enjoys his
namesake dish. |
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Crawdad’s employees attest to the popularity
of the dish. “Our customers love it, and it’s
definitely the mayor’s favorite,” says
Assistant Manager Tripp Hobbs. “I don’t
order it because I can’t eat it all!”
Crawdad’s is located in downtown Merigold, MS
off Highway 61 and is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 6pm to 10pm. Call 662-748-2441 for reservations.
Visit www.crawdads1.com
for more information.
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