American Food in Tupelo

Grilled steaks and hearty Southern-style plates anchor American food at ForkLift Restaurant in Tupelo, MS, available for pickup.

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Southern Food

Meat & Three Vegetables

Choose a protein, three sides, and biscuit or cornbread.

Fried Chicken Meat & Three with Mac & Cheese, Candied Yams & Mashed Potatoes$17.00Fried chicken comes with mac and cheese, candied yams, and mashed potatoes.
Fried Catfish Meat & Three with Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese & Cole Slaw$17.00Fried catfish comes with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cole slaw.
Smothered Pork Loin Meat & Three with Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese & Candied Yams$17.00Smothered pork loin comes with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and candied yams.

“We had our first lunch here with a party of six, service was very personable and professional with detail explanation of all the different choices. Most of us chose the meat and three which were all incredible. All the food was fresh and home-cooked like an upscale restaurant but very reasonable in price. Next time we’re in town we will be back. Would love to try dinner the next time. Thanks for having a unique restaurant compared to so many.”

Soul Food

Meat & Two

$15.00

Choose a protein and two sides, with biscuit or cornbread available.

Side of Cornbread

$2.00

Cornmeal-based bread baked and served as an individual side.

Side Of Candied Yams

$3.00

Candied yams served as a Southern-style side dish.

Side of Macaroni & Cheese

$4.00

A side of macaroni pasta coated in creamy cheese sauce.

“Amazing food and great service. My husband and I sampled each other's steak & fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and roasted potatoes. Everything was very well seasoned and flavorful. The steak was cooked perfectly. Our server was attentive and service time was reasonable. We had a wonderful experience. Forklift is now in my top 3 restaurants of all time.”

Chicken

Forklift Fried Chicken

$23.00

Buttermilk-brined fried chicken with greens, yams, and jalapeño cornbread.

“Excellent food, top notch service. Thank you Jared. Wedge salad, fried chicken, mac & cheese all 5 star. Even the iced tea , freshly brewed. Fun atmosphere. Huge whisky selection. Definitely worth the trip!”

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

$16.00+

Crispy fried chicken with hot sauce, pickles, and garlic aioli.

“Food was great! First time eating here and we will be back. Our waiter was attentive and handsom!(He's my son)!😁 we had the cajun nachos, Nashville hot chicken sandwich and BLT burger. Everything was awsome.”

Sandwiches

Cuban Grilled Cheese

$15.00+

Grilled bread holds ham, pulled pork, Swiss, mustard, and pickles.

“Late lunch. Excellent cornbread with my greens and Cuban sandwich. All first rate.”

Seafood Po'boy

$17.00+

A seafood sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a Gambino roll.

Seafood

Crab Cake

$25.00

A golden-brown crab cake served with key lime mustard and micro salad.

“Some of the best crab cakes are served here”

Seafood Gumbo

$12.00+

Dark-roux gumbo with shrimp, crawfish, crab, pork, and rice.

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

Desserts

Banana Pudding Cake

$10.00

Flat banana shortcake saturated with sweet condensed milk.

“Awesome place! Food is 🔥 that house made banana pudding cake was the 🍒 on top 🥴😋🙌🏽”

NY Cheesecake

$9.00

Light goat cheese cheesecake with a thin crust and fresh strawberries.

Appetizers

Buffalo Quail

$21.00

Quail wings in Mississippi Red hot sauce over bleu cheese slaw.

“We stopped by during a road trip and loved our experience. Denzel provided phenomenal service. He was kind and answered our many questions. We had the buffalo quail and rockfish specials. Both were amazing. Would highly recommend.”

VooDoo Tots

$18.00

Crispy tater tots topped with short rib gravy, cheese curds, and onion jam.

“We are visiting from out of town and checked this out by chance. WOW is all I have to say. The food and service were off the charts. We shared the Voodoo tots, Lobster Carbonara and filet. More food than we could eat between the two of us. Who knew we’d have to come to Tupelo MS from Seattle for a 5 star meal. Excellent job 👏”

Kids' Menu

Kids Burger

$7.00

A kids' burger with optional cheese, bacon, vegetables, and condiments.

Kids Grilled Cheese

$6.00

A kids' grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese between slices of bread.

Find Something Special at ForkLift Restaurant

ForkLift Restaurant serves American food with grilled steaks, seafood sandwiches and Southern-style plates. You'll find shrimp, catfish or oysters in rolls, alongside protein plates with vegetable sides.

VooDoo Tots pair crispy tots with short rib gravy and Wisconsin cheese curds. Buffalo Quail has Mississippi Red hot sauce, while Shrimp & Grits combines shrimp, bacon and mushrooms over creamy cheddar grits.

Order from ForkLift Restaurant in Tupelo, MS for pickup or delivery. Finish with Key Lime Pie: tart key lime custard in a house-made Ritz cracker crust, topped with sweet whipped cream for a salty-sweet contrast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular American food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Dry-Aged Ribeye (12 oz.) — This 12-ounce dry-aged ribeye is grilled and served with crispy pesto potatoes and tender smoked mushrooms for a savory dinner.
Cuban Grilled Cheese — This grilled sandwich layers savory ham and smoky pulled pork with Swiss cheese, tangy mustard, and pickles; choose one listed side.
Veggie Plate Lunch — Select one to three sides from candied yams, grits, macaroni and cheese, wedge salad, or slaw; biscuit or cornbread is available.
Buffalo Quail — Quail wings tossed in Mississippi Red hot sauce are served over slaw with bleu cheese, carrots, and celery.
Braised Short Rib — Fork-tender beef short rib is braised with onion marmalade and served with creamy Robuchon mashed potatoes and fresh succotash.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for american food throughout the Tupelo area. Order your american food online for convenient pickup or delivery.