Cozy booths and an everyone-knows-everyone vibe make this a popular spot. The food is updated Southern, and there’s lots of mix-and-match for diners who want to have it their way. Go for the signature “frickles”—fried pickle slices to swipe in rémoulade—or try the deviled eggs with bacon. Shrimp with garlicky grits is nicely done, as is flank steak with “DMG” (Del Merei Grille) steak sauce. Get an order of sautéed spinach and goat-cheese mashed potatoes on the side.
-March, 2008