Mississippi Belle - Soul food restaurant in Indianapolis - 2170 E 54th St, USA

Mississippi Belle use to be REALLY good! Rubbed Ribs, fried chicken, the Manhattan, ALL of it was delicious! But that wasn't my experience a couple weeks ago. I ordered the rubbed ribs, which came out pale and fatty; the server was ready for the night to be over, and it showed. At the end of the meal, I went to the bathroom. When I came out, they'd sent my family outside to wait for me and locked the doors. No "goodnight" no nothing, a man just said, "they're outside," that's it. Hot water cornbread was less than thrilling, just not the Hot Soul Food Joint it use to be. Food and service is Mid at best. Fried chicken was good though! But no, too disappointed to go back😔

This was my first visit and I absolutely enjoyed this place. As a southerner, I know how soul food should taste. The fried chicken and fish was straight out of the south and spot on. It was just as I remembered growing up in North Carolina. There were no complaints from our group of 6 people. I thought that was usually, but that tells me that overall the food was well prepared. The staff was friendly and service was excellent. With good food and good service, you have won my respect. Oh yeah , it is an all-you-eat style restaurant, hence the price per plate. They will refresh your order as many times as you would like, only there are no takeouts once you reorder, however, if you do not reorder, only then are you able to takeout food. The group have a choice of 4 sides and each person must choose his/her own meat(s). Finally, the atmosphere is relaxed with a nice dining room that have tasteful art on the walls to accent the decor. Thumbs up to Mississippi Belle.

Every since reopening from the fire I must say the food taste much more fresher. The fish has a nice flaky breading and always comes up hot and the seasoned ribs are fall off the bone, melt in your mouth, delicious! When eating here you feel an immediate sense of family bonding and togetherness. My favorite waitress is Keisha, Even tho she has been there since I started going, she always greets us with smiles and warm conversation. If you are going to go on a Sunday, get there early because they fill up quick. Or just stop in for lunch throughout the week, either way you won't be disappointed.

I was honestly baffled at the taste of the food, the price we paid, and the quickness that the food was handed to us. I could not believe the plate I received was $10, with drinks included. The flavors are not bland at all. The chicken is juicy. The green beans feel like their cooked with BBQ sauce for spice. And the staff was very considerate. What a gem.

Food was great! Tasted like comfort food with tons of flavor 😋

I've read mixed reviews & sadly I have to agree with the more negative ones. On the positive the employees are friendly & efficient plus they have huge portions for the prices, the mac & cheese was flavorful, & the ribs were flavorful & tender.Negatively the ribs were oddly greasy with no sauce being offered or included in the takeout bag, the baked beans weren't very thick & the onions in them were crunchy as if they needed baked longer, & the meatloaf was exceedingly dense.

This is the comfort food we were looking for this day!! Everything was great !! The mac n cheese was so creamy and cooked perfectly not over cooked pasta like some places. The yams were also great and so flavorful! The meatloaf, I decided to order bare and she brought me gravy and the ketchup sauce that they make on the side and I did half and half. It was perfect! The meat was seasoned so well. The mashed potatoes and gravy were good also. The greens were great! The hot water corn bread I was not a fan of and I usually love ANY cornbread... It was just a little too thick on the inside for me but our server gladly brought me some white bread with butter. We had no idea it was all you can eat.. but if you plan to take any home you will be charged for the 2nd helping. One helping is usually enough though ! We got more yams to go..it was well worth the $2 charge ! We will return !!

Best food restaurant in Indy! The atmosphere is amazing! Ms. Dee is wonderful... and the food.... amazing!!!!!