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Welcome to Ethel Mae’s! Where the vibe is always right and the atmosphere makes you feel like family. Take a seat and make yourself at home. Our Neo-Soul menu is full of flavor and has some favorite southern eats. Everything is made to order and made from scratch. Ethel Mae’s provides a big city vibe in the eclectic, progressive city of Tupelo, also known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and home to Rae Sremmurd. Her craft cocktails and love for people provide a great opportunity for networking and socializing.
Ethel Mae’s…where we serve vibes and food for neo-soul!
Ethel Mae Gates Tubbs was born September 11, 1950 to the late Ethel Lee Gates. She was born and raised in the Shake Rag Community. In the Shake Rag Community her mother, Ethel Lee Gates, owned a café called Gates BBQ that was located on Tolbert Street. So, as you can see, Demetra got her entrepreneurial spirit, love for cooking, and serving others from not only her mother, but grandmother as well.
Ethel Mae was a one-of-a-kind woman who taught her daughter, Demetra Tubbs Sherer, all that she knew about being hospitable and entertaining others. Growing up they always had guests at their house. Ethel Mae was always cooking and providing a good time to everyone that entered their home. Ethel Mae is where Demetra got her love for people and treating others the way she desires to be treated. Ethel Mae’s love language was providing amazing food and loving others. Demetra wanted to bring those same qualities to Ethel Mae’s Restaurant.
In 2005, Demetra lost her mother in a tragic car accident along with her baby brother Nathan and Aunt Vada. The restaurant in not only in memory of her mother and grandmother, but in honor of her family.
Ethel Mae Gates Tubbs was born September 11, 1950 to the late Ethel Lee Gates. She was born and raised in the Shake Rag Community. In the Shake Rag Community her mother, Ethel Lee Gates, owned a café called Gates BBQ that was located on Tolbert Street. So, as you can see, Demetra got her entrepreneurial spirit, love for cooking, and serving others from not only her mother, but grandmother as well.
Ethel Mae was a one-of-a-kind woman who taught her daughter, Demetra Tubbs Sherer, all that she knew about being hospitable and entertaining others. Growing up they always had guests at their house. Ethel Mae was always cooking and providing a good time to everyone that entered their home. Ethel Mae is where Demetra got her love for people and treating others the way she desires to be treated. Ethel Mae’s love language was providing amazing food and loving others. Demetra wanted to bring those same qualities to Ethel Mae’s Restaurant.
In 2005, Demetra lost her mother in a tragic car accident along with her baby brother Nathan and Aunt Vada. The restaurant in not only in memory of her mother and grandmother, but in honor of her family.
Ethel Mae’s isn’t just a restaurant. If you want to host a private party or need catering, we can help! Just send in an inquiry using the form below and we’ll get in touch with you about the details.
Join us at Ethel Mae’s on April 25th for the Women Entrepreneurs of Northeast Mississippi business networking luncheon!
Hosted by Comedian Chestnut, come and see Cleatis Allen Jr. and Chester Goad.
$11
Crispy salmon croquettes topped with a chipotle aioli
$7
House pork skin cracklin’ with freshly seasoned buttered popcorn and sweet sticky pork jerky
$11
Juicy Cajun-style BBQ shrimp served over charred crostini
$13
Fork tender fried chicken gizzards served with sweet chili sauce
$9
Ethiopian-spiced ground beef and rice-filled egg rolls are fried golden brown and drizzled with honey 24k
$6
Traditional griddled hoecakes served with house-made honey butter
Chopped greens topped with egg, avocado, cheese, tomato and bacon served with your choice of dressing: balsamic vinaigrette or bacon ranch
+ Chicken $5 | + Shrimp $7
Shaved Brussels sprouts, cornbread croutons, shaved Parmesan, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing
+ Chicken $5 | + Shrimp $7
Chopped greens, mixed berries, avocado and red onions, topped with pecans served with balsamic vinaigrette
$27
48-hour brined half chicken, fried to perfection and served with two sides
$25
Jumbo shrimp served in sherry shrimp sauce with house creamy yellow corn grits. Green onions and fried wontons are served atop.
$37
24-hour marinated and chargrilled lamb chops served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes, served with one additional side.
*served medium well*
Substitute side for $2
$24
Extremely tender 8 oz. pork ribeye grilled with garlic butter atop garlic mashed potatoes and served with one additional side
Substitute side for $2
$35
25-day dry-aged 10 oz. ribeye steak served over garlic mashed potatoes with one additional side
*served medium well*
Substitute side for $2
$25
Rich crawfish étouffée served over a crispy catfish filet and house creamy yellow corn grits
(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$21
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle. Add an additional side.
$13
Braised, charred cabbage wedge, served on a cloud of onion soubise with maple bacon vinaigrette
*Gluten free and vegetarian option*
$15
48-hour brined whole chicken wings (3) fried or naked (no batter). Served with fries.
Choose your flavor: Traditional, Bourbon Glaze, Honey Hot
$15
Farm Raised Catfish Filet Fried Golden Brown or Pan Seared. Served with one side.
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served on brioche bun topped with tomato, lettuce and house made pickles. Ranch is served on the side. Add one side.
Traditional baked yams spiced with cinnamon and butter, served with a dollop of fluff and topped with pecans
Collard greens simmered to perfection with smoked turkey
Southern-style yellow corn butter grits
Ethel Mae’s signature mac and cheese is topped with bread crumbs
Not stuffing, but your old fashioned dressing made with Ethel Mae's cornbread and topped with cranberry sauce
Fresh chopped greens with cheese, tomato, and croutons
Served with your choice of dressing: Vinaigrette, Ranch, or Bacon Ranch
Garlic butter fries
Breakfast Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs
Brussel Sprouts
Texas Toast
$9
Please ask for details.
$19
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle (served with one side)
Red velvet waffle with cream cheese sauce: +$3
Deep fried lobster tail served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle (served with one side)
Red velvet waffle with cream cheese sauce: +$3
$27
Rich seafood sauce over crispy catfish fillet atop of creamy house yellow corn grits
(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$25
Jumbo shrimp served in sherry shrimp sauce with creamy yellow corn grits
Crispy salmon croquettes topped w/ a chipotle aioli and served over a summer medley rice
25
Fried or grilled pork chop served w/breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, toast
13
Braised, charred cabbage wedge, served on a cloud of onion soubise with maple bacon vinaigrette *Gluten free and vegetarian option*
24-hour marinated and chargrilled lamb chops served over our creamy yellow corn grits. Served with a side of brussell sprouts. *Served medium well.*
37
21-day dry aged grilled 10 oz ribeye steak topped with garlic butter and served over garlic mashed potatoes with one additional side
20
Slow cooked turkey leg served with one side
+ bourbon glaze $5 | +seafood mac and cheese $10 (no side)
Chopped greens topped with egg, avocado, cheese, tomato, and bacon served with your choice of dressing: balsamic vinaigrette or bacon ranch
+ chicken $5 | + shrimp $7
♦ 2 pc white or dark chicken $18
♦ pork chop $18
♦ 6 piece grilled or sautéed shrimp $19
♦ catfish fillet $18
♦ oxtails $32
♦ hennyalfredo pasta (no side) $12 | + chicken $5 | + shrimp $7
$11
Crispy salmon croquettes topped with a chipotle aioli
$7
House pork skin cracklin’ with freshly seasoned buttered popcorn and sweet sticky pork jerky
$11
Juicy Cajun-style BBQ shrimp served over charred crostini
$13
Fork tender fried chicken gizzards served with sweet chili sauce
$9
Ethiopian-spiced ground beef and rice-filled egg rolls are fried golden brown and drizzled with honey 24k
$6
Traditional griddled hoecakes served with house-made honey butter
Chopped greens topped with egg, avocado, cheese, tomato and bacon served with your choice of dressing: balsamic vinaigrette or bacon ranch
+ Chicken $5 | + Shrimp $7
Shaved Brussels sprouts, cornbread croutons, shaved Parmesan, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing
+ Chicken $5 | + Shrimp $7
Chopped greens, mixed berries, avocado and red onions, topped with pecans served with balsamic vinaigrette
$27
48-hour brined half chicken, fried to perfection and served with two sides
$25
Jumbo shrimp served in sherry shrimp sauce with house creamy yellow corn grits. Green onions and fried wontons are served atop.
$37
24-hour marinated and chargrilled lamb chops served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes, served with one additional side.
*served medium well*
Substitute side for $2
$24
Extremely tender 8 oz. pork ribeye grilled with garlic butter atop garlic mashed potatoes and served with one additional side
Substitute side for $2
$35
25-day dry-aged 10 oz. ribeye steak served over garlic mashed potatoes with one additional side
*served medium well*
Substitute side for $2
$25
Rich crawfish étouffée served over a crispy catfish filet and house creamy yellow corn grits
(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$21
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle. Add an additional side.
$13
Braised, charred cabbage wedge, served on a cloud of onion soubise with maple bacon vinaigrette
*Gluten free and vegetarian option*
$15
48-hour brined whole chicken wings (3) fried or naked (no batter). Served with fries.
Choose your flavor: Traditional, Bourbon Glaze, Honey Hot
$15
Farm Raised Catfish Filet Fried Golden Brown or Pan Seared. Served with one side.
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served on brioche bun topped with tomato, lettuce and house made pickles. Ranch is served on the side. Add one side.
Traditional baked yams spiced with cinnamon and butter, served with a dollop of fluff and topped with pecans
Collard greens simmered to perfection with smoked turkey
Southern-style yellow corn butter grits
Ethel Mae’s signature mac and cheese is topped with bread crumbs
Not stuffing, but your old fashioned dressing made with Ethel Mae's cornbread and topped with cranberry sauce
Fresh chopped greens with cheese, tomato, and croutons
Served with your choice of dressing: Vinaigrette, Ranch, or Bacon Ranch
Garlic butter fries
Breakfast Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs
Brussel Sprouts
Texas Toast
$9
Please ask for details.
$19
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle (served with one side)
Red velvet waffle with cream cheese sauce: +$3
Deep fried lobster tail served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle (served with one side)
Red velvet waffle with cream cheese sauce: +$3
$27
Rich seafood sauce over crispy catfish fillet atop of creamy house yellow corn grits
(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$25
Jumbo shrimp served in sherry shrimp sauce with creamy yellow corn grits
Crispy salmon croquettes topped w/ a chipotle aioli and served over a summer medley rice
25
Fried or grilled pork chop served w/breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, toast
13
Braised, charred cabbage wedge, served on a cloud of onion soubise with maple bacon vinaigrette *Gluten free and vegetarian option*
24-hour marinated and chargrilled lamb chops served over our creamy yellow corn grits. Served with a side of brussell sprouts. *Served medium well.*
37
21-day dry aged grilled 10 oz ribeye steak topped with garlic butter and served over garlic mashed potatoes with one additional side
20
Slow cooked turkey leg served with one side
+ bourbon glaze $5 | +seafood mac and cheese $10 (no side)
Chopped greens topped with egg, avocado, cheese, tomato, and bacon served with your choice of dressing: balsamic vinaigrette or bacon ranch
+ chicken $5 | + shrimp $7
♦ 2 pc white or dark chicken $18
♦ pork chop $18
♦ 6 piece grilled or sautéed shrimp $19
♦ catfish fillet $18
♦ oxtails $32
♦ hennyalfredo pasta (no side) $12 | + chicken $5 | + shrimp $7
Looking for a great gift to give? We’ve got you! An Ethel Mae’s giftcard is the perfect gift. One of our team members will be glad to assist you!Â
Looking for a great gift to give? We’ve got you! An Ethel Mae’s giftcard is the perfect gift. One of our team members will be glad to assist you!Â
1014 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
662-269-2121
ethelmaestupelo@gmail.com
Closed Monday – Thursday
(for private event information call 662-269-2121)
Fri | 5PM – 12AM​
Sat | 5PM – 12AM
Sun | 11AM – 3PM
Kitchen Closes | 10 Fri/Sat
Kitchen Closes on Sunday at 2
1014 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
662-269-2121
ethelmaestupelo@gmail.com
Closed Monday – Thursday
(for private event information call 662-269-2121)
Fri | 5PM – 12AM​
Sat | 5PM – 12AM
Sun | 11AM – 3PM
Kitchen Closes | 10 Fri/Sat
Kitchen Closes on Sunday at 2
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