The Francis Southern Table & Bar

The Francis brings rustic, casual, and rural styles together for a warm, comforting, and welcoming atmosphere. When entering the property, it may be hard to find a parking spot due to how busy the location is, but when you find one, the adventure begins. Take a few steps toward the doors and you will find a beautiful wooden patio with a large tree in the middle. This tree has pleasant hanging lights making it easy to see. You will also find beautiful iron patio furniture for a peaceful low-lit experience and a path that leads to the main entrance of the building. As you enter the building you will see large wooden beams, large, exquisitely etched glass windows, and rustic wrought iron decorations throughout. If you would like a peaceful dinner, you may ask for a table upstairs or on the patio but if you want a casual, fun, and exciting experience, the bar area is to the left. The soft warm lights and televisions give an aesthetically pleasing impression of being home. The bar itself is lit up with many bright lights showing each bottle clearly for easy selection whilst each table has plenty of room between them for any occasion. If you do choose to be seated upstairs, you can expect a more modern family atmosphere. You may see families with small children, bright lights, and a smaller outdoor terrace. No matter your preference, there are accommodations available for everyone ensuring a unique, diverse, and welcoming atmosphere for all. With a wide variety of food options, choosing the right meal to satisfy your palate may be difficult, but with each item on the menu, your mouth will begin watering as you read the description. Each item, from appetizers to desserts, has a unique take on southern homestyle cooking from seafood to barbeque, and salads to desserts. Each menu item has an in-depth dish description to ensure you decide exactly what you want. If you are in the mood for an appetizer, 14 items may pique your interest, from frog legs to buffalo wings. y. Although the appetizers may be delicious, the entrees are the "star of the show." Between seafood platters, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, gumbo, soups, and steaks, you may find it very hard to find a meal. Each item on the menu is described in detail, leading you to find the right choice. With a 4.6-star rating, a warm and inviting atmosphere, excellent food, and outstanding service, The Francis is a must-go restaurant if you want a different type of southern-style cooking. The love shown by its community establishes the inviting aspect and comfort that families, couples, and friends can have during their adventure. Picking a restaurant for a Friday night date, a business meeting, or a family gathering may be challenging but The Francis has made a welcoming environment for all. The drive may be long to get there, and it may be hard to find parking, but the experience you will have could forever change your view on southern homestyle cooking along the Mississippi river.

We've never had a bad meal at the Francis! I had the country fried ribeye! If you eat here ask for Oliver he is awesome waiter friendly an pays attention to detail. Love the Francis!

I stopped in for lunch because I was passing through for work. I've heard tons of people rave over it, so I was excited to try it. I got the hot club sandwich, and it was good but very bready. I also got the crab cakes, and they were excellent! I sat at the bar, and the service was great. The bartender was helpful, polite, and attentive. 3 stars for atmosphere, but i understand it was lunch on a weekday, and i didn't expect much. I would like to revisit with a crowd of people on the weekend and I'm sure it would be much more lively. Overall, it's a great place to pop in for a quick, tasty lunch on the road.

We thought this restaurant was pretty dang delicious! Like, wow! Great menu items, great Cajun style food and great execution. Amazing atmosphere and our service was great as well. If you are in the area don’t forget to stop by and grab yourself some of their amazing gumbo. We did try both gumbos, seafood or chicken & sausage, we think the seafood was better and had more depth of flavor. Even the color was darker. It was also our first time trying the boudin, and I’m so happy we tried it here first!

Great restaurant and staff. The food was very good and portions were big. Well worth it.

Shrimp and Grits are a must-try, and the bread pudding was RIDICULOUSLY good! Friendly and attentive service and nice atmosphere too. Would definitely go again