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Best Southern Food in Tupelo

Bold, Elegant Dining Grounded in Southern Tradition
Welcome to ForkLift Restaurant

Welcome to ForkLift Restaurant

Welcome to ForkLift Restaurant, where Southern ingredients meet refined cooking in the heart of Tupelo. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to bring depth, comfort, and bold character to your table. Join us at 1103 W Jackson St and experience a fresh take on Southern dining in a warm, stylish setting.
Southern Roots, Bold Flavors

Southern Roots, Bold Flavors

Our menu brings together the heart of American cuisine with the richness of Southern influence. From fire-grilled specialties to seasonal favorites, each item reflects our passion for bold, handcrafted food. Whether you're joining us for brunch, dinner, or drinks, there's always something worth coming back for.

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Southern Flavor, Served Your Way

Southern Flavor, Served Your Way

ForkLift Catering brings the same bold flavors and quality you love to your next event. From corporate gatherings to private celebrations, our team delivers handcrafted dishes with care and precision. Let us help make your occasion one to remember—with food that speaks for itself.

Food was great. Server was very attentive and gave us good suggestions

Joseph T.

Great place, really enjoyed it. THE GUMBO was awesome. The Korean beef tacos were also super good.

Elijah M.

Everything was amazing and Kayla our server gave us the best recommendations on food to try.

Kevin O.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for Southern comfort food in Tupelo, featuring fried chicken, shrimp and grits, hearty plate lunches, and seafood alongside steaks.

  • American Food: American comfort food spans burgers and melts, fried chicken, seafood, dry-aged steak, and classic desserts. Examples include BLT Burger, Patty Melt, Forklift Fried Chicken, Dry-Aged Ribeye (12 oz.), Shrimp & Grits, and Key Lime Pie.
  • Southern Food: Southern staples bring together meat-and-vegetable plates, fried chicken, seafood gumbo, grits, and cornbread. Examples include Meat & Three Vegetables, Forklift Fried Chicken, Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp & Grits, and Side of Cornbread.
  • Dinner: Dinner offers dry-aged ribeye, braised short rib, lobster pasta, seared scallops, and familiar fried chicken. Examples include Dry-Aged Ribeye (12 oz.), Braised Short Rib, Lobster Carbonara, Seared Scallops, and Forklift Fried Chicken.
  • Drinks: Quench your thirst with soft drinks, sweet or unsweetened tea, lemonade, coffee, juice, and milk. Examples include Coke, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, and Orange Juice.
  • Seafood: Seafood takes several forms, from gumbo and po’boys to lobster pasta, seared scallops, oysters, and shrimp with grits. Examples include Seafood Gumbo, Seafood Po'boy, Lobster Carbonara, Seared Scallops, Oysters, and Shrimp & Grits.

Additionally, explore Lunch, Soul Food, Sandwiches, Chicken, Salads, Desserts, and Po Boys.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Tupelo, MS at 1103 W Jackson St

What areas do you serve?
Anything else?

We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant

Our location

Map showing the location of ForkLift Restaurant on 1103 W Jackson St in Tupelo
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