Bread is great and "chips" were good. But, that's it. Eggplant appetizer was bland. Menu was wrong and instead of saying that, our waitress simply served us something else. I guess the cook thought we would not notice. Splitting an entre was an extra $5. The tea tasted like coffee. Maybe dinner is better, but lunch was less than desirable.
(2)
Ryan C.
A little pricey, but excellent food. I ordered the salmon and my wife had the pork tenderloin. She ordered hers a little too rare (I overheard the table next to me complaining about the same thing. If you get it, order it at least medium. Best bet would be medium well) and it offered to switch plates with her. Unfortunately she absolutely hates fish. Can't usually be at the table with it. But I had a hunch. We are from out west and fish is different in the gulf. I got her to try a bite and she loved it. We switched and I ate her blood rare pork while she ate all of my salmon with okra aoli. It was a wonderful meal!
(5)
Ashley S.
This is by far the best breakfast buffet for the money! We've been several times with consistent results. It is not a cheap meal, but it is not cheap food. The grits are hands down the best, THE best, end of story! I even asked for the recipe :) Fresh pancakes to order come with the buffet as well...... A real treat when visiting Natchez!
(4)
Steve K.
Mixed bag. This is a review based on 5-7 trips over 3 years. Service is spotty and pacing can be poor as otherwise noted. They sometimes dont answer the phone (call hotel, hotel assures restaurant is open transfers call, goes continually to voicemail) There are some real gems on menu. Godchaux salad is killer, remoulade, crab, shrimp etc, one of the better dishes anywhere. The mixed grill seafood is supposedly great (sis in law).
(3)
Jim S.
Good food and excellent service at lunch. Cozy atmosphere. Would go back!
(5)
Melissa A.
Love this place! Highly recommend but not cheap. Best food I have ever put in my mouth. My husband and I ate here when we came to Natchez and we were so glad we chose to eat here. We had the crab cake for an appetizer, it was good. It had a lot of crab meat in it. yummy!! But the best thing I had was an 8oz Filet, cooked just right. If I had to choose my last meal this would be it.
(5)
Nick M.
Excellent food and atmosphere. We had dinner and brunch here. The dinner is expensive but fantastic. We had the Castlelette and it was scrumptious as were the sides. The brunch was reasonalbe ($12) and most enjoyable. Not as many choices as provided by some buffets but the quality was much better as all the ingredients were fresh. The berry cobbler was the best I've ever had. We will be back. Service for both meals was over and above without being obnoxious.
(5)
David E.
We read many good reviews about the food at The Castle before our trip. In fact, I made reservations for dinner before arriving in Natchez. Our dinner was quite delicious. My wife ordered the pork tenderloin and we were impressed by the amount of meat she received - not to mention how superb it tasted. The glaze helped enhance the flavor of the meat. I ordered the ribeye and, for the most part, enjoyed it as well; there was a bit more gristle than I expected and it could have been seasoned a bit more. However, we decided to "share" our sides. Oh man - it was not easy "sharing" the Lobster Mac and Cheese and the Sweet Potatoes - they were both fabulous! As an added bonus, we were able to go for breakfast as well because we stayed at Weymouth Hall B&B. Well, the breakfast was served as a buffet with several great dishes. We both liked the potatoes, the creamy cheese grits and the biscuits. Simply good Southern Breakfast food. Another added bonus was that by eating at The Castle, we were permitted a complimentary tour of Dunleith as well. The next time you are in Natchez and want some great food, put The Castle on your list - for dinner OR breakfast.
(5)
Wendy R.
Stuck in a torrential downpour on the way back from north Louisiana- pulled into an exxon station and asked where I could get some lunch and hide from the rain. Clerk suggested a plantation half a mile up the road- know what? I'm game! Good: 1. The bread. (anybody else not supposed to be carb-ing... this is bread will make you rethink how important it is to fit thru a door) 2. The Crab Cake on the Spinach Salad! (the jalapeno vinaigrette was interesting and not too hot- the cake very crabby and the salad very fresh) Ambiance- typical carriage house- looks like where the blue haired ladies of the town lunch. Super cute. Less good: The gumbo. I know a good gumbo. I eat it everywhere. I could have stopped at I eat everywhere. This was not good gumbo. This was watered down - feed something to the tourists and pretend it is Cajun cuisine gumbo. not my fave and not good. Price: Little pricy for the food- worth trying as an experience because you do get a tour of the plantation for "free" with receipt from restaurant. Interesting tidbit- this carriage house is part of the original plantation grounds- the house itself has been redone several times. I'd say it's worth a go once- but I don't think I'd do it again.
(3)
Jenna H.
I've only eaten breakfast here, but it was wonderful. I could not get enough of the regular and cheese grits. Bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs- all great! The only thing I didn't like was the white gravy. It had onions and ham bites in it which made it taste different than the classic white gravy I'm used to in the Midwest. The atmosphere is beautiful and classy too, but you don't need to dress up for breakfast. A must try!
(4)
Brett M.
The Castle is likely the nicest restaurant in Natchez and is definitely a place to visit for a special occasion. We visited recently for our 15th anniversary and we had an amazing meal and were highly impressed with the service. During this recent visit we were taken aback by the helpful service. It started with our server Janice who was most interested in making our anniversary a perfect night. She was very attentive and also personable. We also were able to meet the the sous chef for the Castle, Chad Christie, who made a very positive impression on us. Chad came out 2 different times to assist us in ordering Gluten Free items. I have visited many fine restaurants, but never had that kind of attention. It appears that Chad has superior culinary skills and also a clear knowledge of food allergies. Now on to the food. I have to say that I have been to the Castle multiple times in my visits to Natchez and I've never had a bad meal. The fillet was the best piece of meat I have had in a while. I get my fair share of steaks here in Austin, but there was something special about this cut of meat and also the associated sauces. We were also really impressed with the red fish which appears to be the way to go if you are wanting seafood. The sides were all good, but we were surprised with the mixed vegetables which are prepared in honey making them really tasty. I would also recommend the Creme Brulee as a dessert. The atmosphere at the Castle is perfect for a date night or a business meeting. The restaurant is quiet, well decorated, and the tables are spaced appropriately for good conversation.
(5)
Judy p.
BEST IN TOWN!!! Outstanding food. Ate twice there 2 days in a row. The bread pudding is to die for--we split an order. We spoke to 2 regular locals who both ordered fried chicken. The sweet potatoes were lucsious shiny chunks. The Godchaux salad was overloaded with capers and overpriced, but shrimp & crabmeat tasted fresh and flavorful. Good service for us. But we witnessed another co-diner who arrived the same time as us, did not get her meal after we were completely finished and paid up; unknown mgt compensation was; it was when a tour group was there and cooks were challenged to serve everyone the pre-ordered meals.
(5)
C D.
The food is usually on point, but the customer service for breakfast, brunch, and lunch leaves a lot to be desired. The morning and daytime crew should be trained better, but I'm sure tips are better at dinner time with an increase in food price, so you get the better waiters and waitresses at that time. Just pay attention to the bill.... we were charged an extra $2 per person for coffee service at brunch that supposedly was included per their buffet menu, and were charged $2 extra per refill of sweet tea. It took about 10 minutes to get butter and another 10-15 minutes to get our check after we were done. We sent an email to their customer service department giving them a chance to apologize or remedy the situation before telling other friends and family about the poor customer service and hidden surcharges, but they failed to respond. I assure you my family won't be back anytime soon.
(2)
Charles J.
Great service, "ask for James". Seafood was very good. The sweet potato grits was outstanding as was the risotto. The sweet bread served before the meal was also good.
Not bad, but completely uninspired. Feels a lot like like the dining room at a second tier country club.
(3)
Chip W.
Great bar ... Quiet atmosphere & good bartender. Made a great Long Island Iced Tea... or 3. Ribeye good but not great. Waitstaff was very cordial and restaurant decor is very upscale. Nice evening out!
(4)
Angelo M.
Went there on a Wednesday for lunch after reading on line reviews. There were three groups being served in the Dining room and one member of each group(including mine) ordered the lunch special Chicken& Dumplings. All three diners returned the meal to the kitchen. Virtually no chicken and the dumplings were inedible. I ordered the catfish Reuben - the sandwich was so soggy the bread fell apart when I lifted it. Fried green tomatoes appetizer was good. Waitress was understanding and attentive but once the complaints started the manager who seated us disappeared. They did not charge us for the chicken and dumplings but we were not looking for a bargain just a good meal When your daily special is deemed by multiple diners as inedible you have a problem in your kitchen. Natchez is a wonderful destination but we will take a pass on the restaurant and also stay somewhere besides Dunleith which is the hotel attached to the restaurants. Far too many good places to eat in Natchez to risk eating here.
(1)
Adriana O.
What a surprise - an old carriage house on the grounds of the Dunleith plantation B and B. Sunday brunch - fruit, coffee, eggs, pancakes, waffl.es , ribs, chicken, vegetables, bacon, grits, sausage, pinto beans, potatoe salad, rice, gravey and biscuits and gravey - table cloths fresh Gerber daiseys on tables - very good coffee - pecan cobbler chocolate cake and for 2 people - $ 25.97!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Wendy B.
Bread is great and "chips" were good. But, that's it. Eggplant appetizer was bland. Menu was wrong and instead of saying that, our waitress simply served us something else. I guess the cook thought we would not notice. Splitting an entre was an extra $5. The tea tasted like coffee. Maybe dinner is better, but lunch was less than desirable.
(2)Ryan C.
A little pricey, but excellent food. I ordered the salmon and my wife had the pork tenderloin. She ordered hers a little too rare (I overheard the table next to me complaining about the same thing. If you get it, order it at least medium. Best bet would be medium well) and it offered to switch plates with her. Unfortunately she absolutely hates fish. Can't usually be at the table with it. But I had a hunch. We are from out west and fish is different in the gulf. I got her to try a bite and she loved it. We switched and I ate her blood rare pork while she ate all of my salmon with okra aoli. It was a wonderful meal!
(5)Ashley S.
This is by far the best breakfast buffet for the money! We've been several times with consistent results. It is not a cheap meal, but it is not cheap food. The grits are hands down the best, THE best, end of story! I even asked for the recipe :) Fresh pancakes to order come with the buffet as well...... A real treat when visiting Natchez!
(4)Steve K.
Mixed bag. This is a review based on 5-7 trips over 3 years. Service is spotty and pacing can be poor as otherwise noted. They sometimes dont answer the phone (call hotel, hotel assures restaurant is open transfers call, goes continually to voicemail) There are some real gems on menu. Godchaux salad is killer, remoulade, crab, shrimp etc, one of the better dishes anywhere. The mixed grill seafood is supposedly great (sis in law).
(3)Jim S.
Good food and excellent service at lunch. Cozy atmosphere. Would go back!
(5)Melissa A.
Love this place! Highly recommend but not cheap. Best food I have ever put in my mouth. My husband and I ate here when we came to Natchez and we were so glad we chose to eat here. We had the crab cake for an appetizer, it was good. It had a lot of crab meat in it. yummy!! But the best thing I had was an 8oz Filet, cooked just right. If I had to choose my last meal this would be it.
(5)Nick M.
Excellent food and atmosphere. We had dinner and brunch here. The dinner is expensive but fantastic. We had the Castlelette and it was scrumptious as were the sides. The brunch was reasonalbe ($12) and most enjoyable. Not as many choices as provided by some buffets but the quality was much better as all the ingredients were fresh. The berry cobbler was the best I've ever had. We will be back. Service for both meals was over and above without being obnoxious.
(5)David E.
We read many good reviews about the food at The Castle before our trip. In fact, I made reservations for dinner before arriving in Natchez. Our dinner was quite delicious. My wife ordered the pork tenderloin and we were impressed by the amount of meat she received - not to mention how superb it tasted. The glaze helped enhance the flavor of the meat. I ordered the ribeye and, for the most part, enjoyed it as well; there was a bit more gristle than I expected and it could have been seasoned a bit more. However, we decided to "share" our sides. Oh man - it was not easy "sharing" the Lobster Mac and Cheese and the Sweet Potatoes - they were both fabulous! As an added bonus, we were able to go for breakfast as well because we stayed at Weymouth Hall B&B. Well, the breakfast was served as a buffet with several great dishes. We both liked the potatoes, the creamy cheese grits and the biscuits. Simply good Southern Breakfast food. Another added bonus was that by eating at The Castle, we were permitted a complimentary tour of Dunleith as well. The next time you are in Natchez and want some great food, put The Castle on your list - for dinner OR breakfast.
(5)Wendy R.
Stuck in a torrential downpour on the way back from north Louisiana- pulled into an exxon station and asked where I could get some lunch and hide from the rain. Clerk suggested a plantation half a mile up the road- know what? I'm game! Good: 1. The bread. (anybody else not supposed to be carb-ing... this is bread will make you rethink how important it is to fit thru a door) 2. The Crab Cake on the Spinach Salad! (the jalapeno vinaigrette was interesting and not too hot- the cake very crabby and the salad very fresh) Ambiance- typical carriage house- looks like where the blue haired ladies of the town lunch. Super cute. Less good: The gumbo. I know a good gumbo. I eat it everywhere. I could have stopped at I eat everywhere. This was not good gumbo. This was watered down - feed something to the tourists and pretend it is Cajun cuisine gumbo. not my fave and not good. Price: Little pricy for the food- worth trying as an experience because you do get a tour of the plantation for "free" with receipt from restaurant. Interesting tidbit- this carriage house is part of the original plantation grounds- the house itself has been redone several times. I'd say it's worth a go once- but I don't think I'd do it again.
(3)Jenna H.
I've only eaten breakfast here, but it was wonderful. I could not get enough of the regular and cheese grits. Bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs- all great! The only thing I didn't like was the white gravy. It had onions and ham bites in it which made it taste different than the classic white gravy I'm used to in the Midwest. The atmosphere is beautiful and classy too, but you don't need to dress up for breakfast. A must try!
(4)Brett M.
The Castle is likely the nicest restaurant in Natchez and is definitely a place to visit for a special occasion. We visited recently for our 15th anniversary and we had an amazing meal and were highly impressed with the service. During this recent visit we were taken aback by the helpful service. It started with our server Janice who was most interested in making our anniversary a perfect night. She was very attentive and also personable. We also were able to meet the the sous chef for the Castle, Chad Christie, who made a very positive impression on us. Chad came out 2 different times to assist us in ordering Gluten Free items. I have visited many fine restaurants, but never had that kind of attention. It appears that Chad has superior culinary skills and also a clear knowledge of food allergies. Now on to the food. I have to say that I have been to the Castle multiple times in my visits to Natchez and I've never had a bad meal. The fillet was the best piece of meat I have had in a while. I get my fair share of steaks here in Austin, but there was something special about this cut of meat and also the associated sauces. We were also really impressed with the red fish which appears to be the way to go if you are wanting seafood. The sides were all good, but we were surprised with the mixed vegetables which are prepared in honey making them really tasty. I would also recommend the Creme Brulee as a dessert. The atmosphere at the Castle is perfect for a date night or a business meeting. The restaurant is quiet, well decorated, and the tables are spaced appropriately for good conversation.
(5)Judy p.
BEST IN TOWN!!! Outstanding food. Ate twice there 2 days in a row. The bread pudding is to die for--we split an order. We spoke to 2 regular locals who both ordered fried chicken. The sweet potatoes were lucsious shiny chunks. The Godchaux salad was overloaded with capers and overpriced, but shrimp & crabmeat tasted fresh and flavorful. Good service for us. But we witnessed another co-diner who arrived the same time as us, did not get her meal after we were completely finished and paid up; unknown mgt compensation was; it was when a tour group was there and cooks were challenged to serve everyone the pre-ordered meals.
(5)C D.
The food is usually on point, but the customer service for breakfast, brunch, and lunch leaves a lot to be desired. The morning and daytime crew should be trained better, but I'm sure tips are better at dinner time with an increase in food price, so you get the better waiters and waitresses at that time. Just pay attention to the bill.... we were charged an extra $2 per person for coffee service at brunch that supposedly was included per their buffet menu, and were charged $2 extra per refill of sweet tea. It took about 10 minutes to get butter and another 10-15 minutes to get our check after we were done. We sent an email to their customer service department giving them a chance to apologize or remedy the situation before telling other friends and family about the poor customer service and hidden surcharges, but they failed to respond. I assure you my family won't be back anytime soon.
(2)Charles J.
Great service, "ask for James". Seafood was very good. The sweet potato grits was outstanding as was the risotto. The sweet bread served before the meal was also good.
(4)Wendy G.
Went to dinner at The Castle, which was originally a carriage house for Dunleith, a historical antebellum house in Natchez. The Castle Restaurant features lunch and dinner on the main floor, the with pub in the basement. It's called the castle due to it's castle-like appearance. We started with the Combo Plate (choose any two apps) option and got the Flash Fried Pork with a Romaine Wrap and the Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crabcake, both of which were really amazing. The crabcake had big lumps of crab, so it didn't fall apart when you're eating it like some. The pork was just the right amount of sweet and savory, with the lettuce giving it a freshness. I had the Sautéed Shrimp with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Pancetta and Roasted Shallots, Tossed with Penne Pasta in a Housemade Garlic Cream Sauce and it was good. I really don't like when they leave the tails on the shrimp, but presentation can be more important than the eating experience I guess. The other entree options also looked delicious, definitely would want to try the meat and fish options. They also have a Molten Chocolate cake that you need to order in advance since they bake them to order. Free parking, nice ambiance and friendly attentive service. Business casual attire requested, but that didn't stop some guys from coming in with baseball caps. Great spot!
(4)Stu R.
Not bad, but completely uninspired. Feels a lot like like the dining room at a second tier country club.
(3)Chip W.
Great bar ... Quiet atmosphere & good bartender. Made a great Long Island Iced Tea... or 3. Ribeye good but not great. Waitstaff was very cordial and restaurant decor is very upscale. Nice evening out!
(4)Angelo M.
Went there on a Wednesday for lunch after reading on line reviews. There were three groups being served in the Dining room and one member of each group(including mine) ordered the lunch special Chicken& Dumplings. All three diners returned the meal to the kitchen. Virtually no chicken and the dumplings were inedible. I ordered the catfish Reuben - the sandwich was so soggy the bread fell apart when I lifted it. Fried green tomatoes appetizer was good. Waitress was understanding and attentive but once the complaints started the manager who seated us disappeared. They did not charge us for the chicken and dumplings but we were not looking for a bargain just a good meal When your daily special is deemed by multiple diners as inedible you have a problem in your kitchen. Natchez is a wonderful destination but we will take a pass on the restaurant and also stay somewhere besides Dunleith which is the hotel attached to the restaurants. Far too many good places to eat in Natchez to risk eating here.
(1)Adriana O.
What a surprise - an old carriage house on the grounds of the Dunleith plantation B and B. Sunday brunch - fruit, coffee, eggs, pancakes, waffl.es , ribs, chicken, vegetables, bacon, grits, sausage, pinto beans, potatoe salad, rice, gravey and biscuits and gravey - table cloths fresh Gerber daiseys on tables - very good coffee - pecan cobbler chocolate cake and for 2 people - $ 25.97!
(5)