Magnolia Grille

Magnolia Grille, Southern cuisine in Columbia, Mississippi

Magnolia Grille is a Southern cuisine restaurant located in Columbia, Mississippi, a town known as the "City of Charm" and bathed by the Pearl River. The establishment is popularly known as "The Grille," and its offering is built on family recipes passed down from generation to generation.

The restaurant's own presentation places its cooking within the Southern tradition of eating without haste, with dishes meant to be shared in good company. Among the preparations the house highlights are fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and a pecan pie cheesecake that the restaurant describes as its most recognized specialty.

Menus and buffet service

The offering is organized into several distinct menus: lunch and dinner, drinks, and a weekly buffet. The midday buffet is mentioned as one of the usual options for those seeking a daily meal, while the rest of the menu covers lunch and dinner service.

The restaurant also presents itself as a space for celebrations and special occasions, in addition to everyday family meals.

The manager and the pastry kitchen

Kimberly Gillespie is the general manager of the establishment. Before joining the restaurant industry, she worked for years as a neonatal intensive care nurse, a period she combined with creative problem-solving in demanding environments. Today she balances the daily management of the restaurant with her role as head pastry chef: she makes cakes, pies, and pastries, including the pecan pie cheesecake that the house identifies as its best-selling product. Gillespie attributes her love of cooking and baking to her grandmother.

The manager personally visits with customers during lunch and dinner services, according to information published by the restaurant itself.

Magnolia Room and other spaces

The restaurant's website includes a specific section dedicated to the "Magnolia Room," a distinct space within the establishment that complements the main dining room. The website also features a photo gallery and a careers section.

Opening hours

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 to 21:00, Saturday during the same 11:00 to 21:00 slot, and Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00.

Location and contact

115 R A Johnson Dr, Columbia, MS 39429 · Phone: 601.736.2222