OT - Tico's or Shapleys

[phatdog]

Can I wear shorts in either?

[It_Could_Happen]

1. I like Tico's the best. One of the top 3 steaks I've had anywhere.

2. I think you could probably get away with wearing shorts and a collared shirt with loafers, but I would wear pants. You will probably be the only one in there wearing shorts.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

You can definitely wear shorts in Tico's. I haven't been to Shapley's in several years.

[Irondawg]

I'd vote Shapley's out of those two but it's been a couple of years since I've been to either

[Harrydawg]

Now this a great question......both are excellent fillets, strips or ribeyes.


That dark Shapley's steak sauce is special.

Either way - it all starts with a great piece of meat - placed in a damn hot oven!

Enjoy.

[Bullsy]

Eat there 2 or 3 times per month. Shorts are no problem

[BeardoMSU]

Nothin' sets off the flavors of a steak like some ketchup.....also, make sure you get your steak cooked well done. If it's good enough for the Prez, we should all do it.**

[biggun]

Shapley's and it is not even close. Tico's used to be good, actually very good, but not anymore.

Shapley's bone in Ribeye & Strip are both excellent, as are all of their steaks but those 2 are my favorites.

[sandwolf]

I prefer Tico's, primarily due to the atmosphere. Both have great food, but Tico's is much more laid back and they make a hell of a stiff drink (Shapleys may make a good drink too, but Ticos definitely does). I definitely wouldn't wear shorts to Shapleys....I probably wouldn't to Tico's either, but if you're gonna wear them, you're much less likely to feel out of place at Tico's.

[BeastMan]

Both are good. Tico's is more good ole boy scotch and cigar atmosphere while shapley's is more business meeting upscale. Ruth Chris has been killer consistent my last 2 trips. Any of the 3 you'll have a great steak and a good time.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Isn't Tico's an OM establishment?

I know Shapley's is true maroon.

Not that it matters. Or does it?

eta....I'm sure Kobe Jones would tell you to go to Shapley's.

[Negative Waves]

Can I wear shorts in either?

Shapley's by a million miles. Quality of the food is better. I've had one decent steak at Tico's, but every steak I've had at Shapleys has been excellent. Tico's doesn't salt the steak near enough for me. Another steak place is Ely's run by the owners of Shapleys. It's a more laid back atmosphere, but the food is just as good. I've seen shorts at both, but Tico's is more casual.

[Barkman Turner Overdrive]

Nothin' sets off the flavors of a steak like some ketchup.....also, make sure you get your steak cooked well done. If it's good enough for the Prez, we should all do it.**

Not defending Trump on eating steak well done, but his predecessor did admit to eating (and enjoying) dog. So I reluctantly go with Trump on this one?!?!

ETA... Based on the last times at either place, I would go with Shapley's.

[BeardoMSU]

Not defending Trump on eating steak well done, but his predecessor did admit to eating (and enjoying) dog. So I reluctantly go with Trump on this one?!?!

ETA... Based on the last times at either place, I would go with Shapley's.

Lol, valid point. Obama also drank Bud Light, so he's got plenty to answer for, too.

[Barkman Turner Overdrive]

Lol, valid point. Obama also drank Bud Light, so he's got plenty to answer for, too.

Absolutely! No more Beer Summits. Only Craft Beer Summits!

[Bothrops]

Doe's Eat Place, East County Line.

[Commercecomet24]

Doe's Eat Place, East County Line.

Excellent choice!

[BeardoMSU]

Doe's Eat Place, East County Line.

My lady had a client who shipped us a bucket of Doe's tamales not long ago....I grew up in Greenville, but it's been probably 20 something years since I had them. It was nice having a taste of MS up in Massholedom....even for just a moment, lol.

[raymond21]

Shapleys, Walkers, Doe's and then Ticos in the that order for a steak in Jackson

[huffy]

Nothin' sets off the flavors of a steak like some ketchup.....also, make sure you get your steak cooked well done. If it's good enough for the Prez, we should all do it.**

two sarcastrics are not enough for this blasphemous statement...

[Drugdog]

My lady had a client who shipped us a bucket of Doe's tamales not long ago....I grew up in Greenville, but it's been probably 20 something years since I had them. It was nice having a taste of MS up in Massholedom....even for just a moment, lol.

I'm from Greenville as well. Used to be a great town in the 70s and 80s.

[Bullsy]

Best steaks:
Ruth Chris
Shapley's
Tico's
Ely's
Manship
Walker's (lot higher on other people's list)
Lou's Full Serv
Doe's in Ridgeland (didnt love it)

Then....
Kathryn's
Char
Crechale's

[Joe Schmedlap]

I'm from Greenville as well. Used to be a great town in the 70s and 80s.

Started a slow decline after the Air Force Base closed in the 50's. It was still a good town up until the early 1980's, but the decline was noticeable by the late 70's. It is a sad shell of a town now.

[1bigdawg]

Shapley's have much better steaks. Tico's is an Ole Miss good ole boy kind of place, and the food is not as good. Mark Shapley sold Shapley's decades ago to an UNM graduate, so neither is a Bulldog place.

[Thick]

Isn't Tico's an OM establishment?

I know Shapley's is true maroon.

Not that it matters. Or does it?

eta....I'm sure Kobe Jones would tell you to go to Shapley's.

Shapley's is OM owned, Scott Koestler. He's a good dude, good friend, and he's an old delta boy...Greenville.

[Drugdog]

My lady had a client who shipped us a bucket of Doe's tamales not long ago....I grew up in Greenville, but it's been probably 20 something years since I had them. It was nice having a taste of MS up in Massholedom....even for just a moment, lol.


Shapley's is OM owned, Scott Koestler. He's a good dude, good friend, and he's an old delta boy...Greenville.

Lots of good people from Greenville. Can't leave out Clarksdale either.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Shapley's is OM owned, Scott Koestler. He's a good dude, good friend, and he's an old delta boy...Greenville.

Yep, my bad. Was looking at Shapley's and had Ely's on my mind. Ely's was named after Ely Shapley.

[Cary Hudson's little bro]

Can I wear shorts in either?

Neither will take your money if you wear shorts, heathen.

[raymond21]

Take it to another level, Gibbs Grocery in Learned. Shorts are the norm and steaks are outstanding. Bring your own wine

[louisvilledawg]

Best steaks:
Ruth Chris
Shapley's
Tico's
Ely's
Manship
Walker's (lot higher on other people's list)
Lou's Full Serv
Doe's in Ridgeland (didnt love it)

Then....
Kathryn's
Char
Crechale's

I've eaten at Tico's the last two years on either mine or my wife's bday. I really like the food, but always been underwhelmed with the service. I like Shapley's, but feel like i'm eating in the dark haha.

I really wanna give Doe's on county line a shot, but want to try out the Greenville one first.

[Brahmabull]

I'm also from Greenville. Here is the deal, Doe's in Ridgeland is not owned by the Greenville family. Actually, they don't even use the same recipes in Ridgeland. Also, Tico is a LSU grad (played golf there). As many dogs go to Tico's as rebs. I've worn shorts to all of them. Every time I have been to Ruth's, I have left a little underwhelmed. I would probably rank for steak

Shapley's/Ely's
Tico's
Ruth

[somebodyshotmypaw]

Take it to another level, Gibbs Grocery in Learned. Shorts are the norm and steaks are outstanding. Bring your own wine


Been there several times. Good place.

[Johnson85]

Been a while since I've done Shapleys, but the only two times I've eaten there have been worse than Tico's. Still solid, but TICO's was better. I rank them TICO's then I'd be indifferent between Lusco's and Doe's, then Shapley's probably, then Ruth's Chris, then Morton's although I pretty much only go to Ruth's Chris or Morton's if somebody else picks the place just because I have a hang up spending that much money at what has essentially become a chain.

I guess I need to give Shapley's another shot seeing all the opinions on here.

[Drugdog]

Really don't understand why Outback, and Western Sizzlin are not being discussed.

The jello from Western Sizz is very underrated. And Yes you can wear shorts and a wife beater too.

[Bothrops]

Really don't understand why Outback, and Western Sizzlin are not being discussed.

The jello from Western Sizz is very underrated. And Yes you can wear shorts and a wife beater too.

I grew up eating at Western Sizz on I55 North in the 80's. Those pan seared flanks were pretty good for being so damn dry.

[SNAFU]

I really like the ribeye at waffle house. You can wear shorts there.

[Bully75]

Isn't Tico's an OM establishment?

I know Shapley's is true maroon.

Not that it matters. Or does it?

eta....I'm sure Kobe Jones would tell you to go to Shapley's.

This was true! Always supported Mark!

[Bullsy]

How did Quincy's ever go out of business? YEAST ROLLS were AMAZING

[BeastMan]

I'm not going to call out posters or businesses but some of y'all are plugging (or downing) choice grade steaks in what should be a prime discussion. Some of y'all need your steak rec credentials revoked.

[sleepy dawg]

Tico's is the best Filet I've had anywhere, ever.

[Barkman Turner Overdrive]

Here is the deal, Doe's in Ridgeland is not owned by the Greenville family. Actually, they don't even use the same recipes in Ridgeland.

What about the Doe's at the Margaritaville in Biloxi?

[BeastMan]

I'm not calling out Brahma here but I have a real hard time believing Doe's in Ridgeland doesn't follow Doe's recipes/standards. I'm in the food bizz and that's kinda not how it works. I'd be shocked if that's true. Perhaps are few different items/specials but franchising agreements require strict following of standards.