Menu
Welcome to Ethel Mae’s! Where the vibe is right and the atmosphere makes you feel like family. Take a seat and make yourself at home. The team is ready to serve you the “BEST DAMN” food you have ever had. Our Neo-Soul menu is full of flavor and has some of your favorite eats. We are waiting for YOU!
So you want to know the story?
Ethel Mae is my mother. She was a one-of-a-kind woman who taught me all that I know about being hospitable and entertaining others. Growing up we always had guests at our house. My mother was always cooking and providing a good time to everyone that entered our home. She is where I got my love for people and treating others the way I desire to be treated. Her love language was providing amazing food and I want to bring that to our restaurant.
In 2005, I lost my mother in a tragic car accident along with my baby brother Nathan and Aunt Vada. This restaurant in not only in memory of my mother, but in honor of them as well.
So you want to know the story?
Ethel Mae is my mother. She was a one-of-a-kind woman who taught me all that I know about being hospitable and entertaining others. Growing up we always had guests at our house. My mother was always cooking and providing a good time to everyone that entered our home. She is where I got my love for people and treating others the way I desire to be treated. Her love language was providing amazing food and I want to bring that to our restaurant.
In 2005, I lost my mother in a tragic car accident along with my baby brother Nathan and Aunt Vada. This restaurant in not only in memory of my mother, but in honor of them as well.
Ethel Mae’s isn’t just a restaurant, we’re also an event space. Whether you have an award ceremony, a baby shower, birthdays, meetings, or anything that might need a nice space, we can accommodate you.
$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
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
$27
48-hour brined half chicken, smoked or fried to perfection, and served with two sides
$25
Jumbo shrimp served in sherry shrimp sauce with house creamy yellow corn grits
$35
24-hour marinated and chargrilled lamb chops served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes
*served medium well*
$23
Extremely tender 8 oz. pork ribeye grilled with garlic butter atop garlic mashed potatoes and served with one additional side
$33
25-day dry-aged 10 oz. ribeye steak cooked sous vide and served over garlic mashed potatoes with one additional side
*served medium well*
$25
Rich crawfish étouffée served over a crispy catfish filet and house creamy yellow corn grits
(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$19
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle, served with one additional side
$13
Braised, charred cabbage wedge, served on a cloud of onion soubise with maple bacon vinaigrette
*Gluten free and vegetarian option*
$5
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
Ethel Mae’s signature mac and cheese is topped with cheddar crisp
$5
Southern-style butter grits
$5
Ethiopian-inspired dirty rice with ground beef(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$5
Fresh chopped greens with cheese, tomato, and served with your choice of dressing: balsamic vinaigrette or bacon ranch
$9
Please ask for details.
$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
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
$27
48-hour brined half chicken, smoked or fried to perfection, and served with two sides
$25
Jumbo shrimp served in sherry shrimp sauce with house creamy yellow corn grits
$35
24-hour marinated and chargrilled lamb chops served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes
*served medium well*
$23
Extremely tender 8 oz. pork ribeye grilled with garlic butter atop garlic mashed potatoes and served with one additional side
$33
25-day dry-aged 10 oz. ribeye steak cooked sous vide and served over garlic mashed potatoes with one additional side
*served medium well*
$25
Rich crawfish étouffée served over a crispy catfish filet and house creamy yellow corn grits
(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$19
48-hour brined chicken thigh, fried or grilled, served atop a sweet, vanilla-cinnamon spiced waffle, served with one additional side
$13
Braised, charred cabbage wedge, served on a cloud of onion soubise with maple bacon vinaigrette
*Gluten free and vegetarian option*
$5
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
Ethel Mae’s signature mac and cheese is topped with cheddar crisp
$5
Southern-style butter grits
$5
Ethiopian-inspired dirty rice with ground beef(Pan seared fish available upon request)
$5
Fresh chopped greens with cheese, tomato, and served with your choice of dressing: balsamic vinaigrette or bacon ranch
$9
Please ask for details.
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!
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!
1014 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
662-269-2121
ethelmaestupelo@gmail.com
Closed Mon – Wed & Sun
Thu | 5PM – 10PM
Fri | 5PM – 12AM
Sat | 5PM – 12AM
Kitchen Closes | 9 Thu & 10 Fri/Sat
1014 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
662-269-2121
ethelmaestupelo@gmail.com
Closed Mon – Wed & Sun
Thu | 5PM – 10PM
Fri | 5PM – 12AM
Sat | 5PM – 12AM
Kitchen Closes | 9 Thu & 10 Fri/Sat