The Blue Rooster has a yellow rooster on a green background...
The Blue Rooster visit to Flora, MS was a complete accident. Well, not completely but it wasn’t intentional like some of our visits are. We were trying to go somewhere off the radar, and as a whole family, and we were thinking of trying one of those catfish barns out in Pocahontas, mostly because that’s a cool town name, and it’s close to Jackson. It was a lovely night to ride through the country, and tonight’s journey was well worth the 20 minute ride.
I actually found the place through Google search for Restaurants near Flora, MS. Called the number just to make sure they were still in business. Was delighted to chat with a friendly voice on the phone who assured me they were open and that I could find really good food 18.2 miles away from Clinton.
I asked if there was a wait, and was told, “nope, you’ll be fine.”
Quaint and inviting. Notice the 'A' health dept rating.
Downtown Flora Mississippi, is frozen in time. We watched a train pass as we drove in to town. The Blue Rooster is opposite the train tracks and offers some train watching from the parking lot.
Delicious meaty dip
Our party of 6 ordered and were quickly brought our appetizer. Our chip-to-cheese ratio was a little low and they quickly brought out more chips to remedy the situation. We really liked the dip, it was meaty and filling. The kids weren’t sure about it at first, but after a bite, they quickly dived in. Score for dad!
Next up was the real reason to go to the Blue Rooster in Flora. The Burgers. You might compare it to Majestic, Five Guys, Mugshots or whatever you want. I’m just gonna tell you to go try it. It’s not a gimmicky high-budget multi-million-dollar-investment-to-open place. It’s really good food, served by some really great people. I met the owner while I was there, she was very kind and gracious.
You start with the burger building sheet. (see picture) from there you pick exactly how you want to get your burger cooked, served, everything.
Start with sheet and build your burger.
Loved my burger. On a Jalapeno bun...
So let’s get down to the nitty gritty.
Food: The food was amazing. The Burgers were the star of the show, and there were other things on the menu that I’ll have to try later, but the burgers out there are awesome. We had onion rings, sweet potato fries and regular fries as side orders. I really liked the sweet potato fries best personally.
Service: Often when you have a much younger serving staff, you find a weakness there. These girls were helpful and quick with refills all night. They even muted the TV so we could hear each other, without us asking. They were attentive all night.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was great, I’d give it a B+ for being a cute redone building in an old town by a railroad track. It could have a little more art, or culture or flair on the walls, to go along with footballs and helmets and Walter Anderson rooster art. It would add more visual interest inside the room. All in all, a great place to take the kids, or even for an off the beaten path date night.
If you did read all the way to the end, and you comment below, You may win dinner here! We’ll be giving it away to one lucky commenter.
Another great burger
Let’s hear it for destination dining in Flora, MS! Can’t wait to make the short trip out there.
Let’s hear it for destination dining in Flora, MS! Can’t wait to make the short trip out there.
I’m not sure I know where Flora is, but I’m going there this weekend to get one of those burgers!
Kim,
Here’s the link you need to find the place. http://bit.ly/cGgBdI It’s a google map listing. Enjoy… And stick around, we might be buying your dinner!
-EJ
I’m not sure I know where Flora is, but I’m going there this weekend to get one of those burgers!
Kim,
Here’s the link you need to find the place. http://bit.ly/cGgBdI It’s a google map listing. Enjoy… And stick around, we might be buying your dinner!
-EJ
I have passed this place a hundred times when I used tolive in flora. Happy they have a good burger joint. Theres a great Mexican place there called Los mocajites.
I have passed this place a hundred times when I used tolive in flora. Happy they have a good burger joint. Theres a great Mexican place there called Los mocajites.
I passed it bunches of times and never stopped, didn’t even know it was still open! Will have to give it a try next time through!
I passed it bunches of times and never stopped, didn’t even know it was still open! Will have to give it a try next time through!
Sounds like somewhere my hubbie and 16 yr old son would absolutely love!!! So we’ll have to make it a family night soon! Hope they have wheat buns for me! I love a good burger!!!
Sounds like somewhere my hubbie and 16 yr old son would absolutely love!!! So we’ll have to make it a family night soon! Hope they have wheat buns for me! I love a good burger!!!
Will definitely try this place! I didn’t even know about it, which one of the many reasons I like your blog
Will definitely try this place! I didn’t even know about it, which one of the many reasons I like your blog
Are the owners related to the Glenn’s of Rooster’s fame?
Sharla, I don’t think so…
Are the owners related to the Glenn’s of Rooster’s fame?
Sharla, I don’t think so…
I love the Blue Rooster…they do have wheat buns…in fact they have 100 cal wheat buns that are great…and the chicken fingers are awesome my kids love them! There is also a BR in Bentonia, MS which is not far from Flora…its closer to yazoo city…but that one is straight up Hwy 433 a few miles and it is just as good. Both are owned by the Stringfellows, Ryan and Meredith! and they are great! highly recommend yall make it a point to eat at either location! Yummy food!
I love the Blue Rooster…they do have wheat buns…in fact they have 100 cal wheat buns that are great…and the chicken fingers are awesome my kids love them! There is also a BR in Bentonia, MS which is not far from Flora…its closer to yazoo city…but that one is straight up Hwy 433 a few miles and it is just as good. Both are owned by the Stringfellows, Ryan and Meredith! and they are great! highly recommend yall make it a point to eat at either location! Yummy food!
The blue rooster in flora and bentonia, ms is the best place to get a hamburger, bar none. The flamethrower has the right amount of kick compared to other jalapeno burgers anywhere else, and if you got a huge appetite then u might as well get a Big Nasty, 1lbs of juicy beef with lettuce tomato pickle sauteed onions pepperjack chz and bacon on a jalapeño cheddar bun, mmm mmm good!!!
The blue rooster in flora and bentonia, ms is the best place to get a hamburger, bar none. The flamethrower has the right amount of kick compared to other jalapeno burgers anywhere else, and if you got a huge appetite then u might as well get a Big Nasty, 1lbs of juicy beef with lettuce tomato pickle sauteed onions pepperjack chz and bacon on a jalapeño cheddar bun, mmm mmm good!!!
love a good burger! perhaps we’ll make the trek this weekend.
love a good burger! perhaps we’ll make the trek this weekend.
Made the drive to Flora last night to try the burgers at the Blue Rooster. The place was packed, but we were served in a timely manner. The food was great. Best burger I have had in quite a while. I really enjoyed the jalapeno cheddar bun. Looking forward to a return visit.
Made the drive to Flora last night to try the burgers at the Blue Rooster. The place was packed, but we were served in a timely manner. The food was great. Best burger I have had in quite a while. I really enjoyed the jalapeno cheddar bun. Looking forward to a return visit.
Any excuse to eat somewhere other than out of my refrigerator or over my sink at home is welcomed! I particularly like the Whistle Stop Cafe atmosphere. Can’t recommend it enough!
Any excuse to eat somewhere other than out of my refrigerator or over my sink at home is welcomed! I particularly like the Whistle Stop Cafe atmosphere. Can’t recommend it enough!
Excellent burger! I took a group of 12 friends. Service was good and the burgers were great!!! Everyone had good things to say about the food and experience. Definitely going back. If you want a good, no nonsense, down home burger fixed however you like it then try the Blue Rooster!
Excellent burger! I took a group of 12 friends. Service was good and the burgers were great!!! Everyone had good things to say about the food and experience. Definitely going back. If you want a good, no nonsense, down home burger fixed however you like it then try the Blue Rooster!
Sounds like a winner…..can’t wait to try it!
Sounds like a winner…..can’t wait to try it!
I love the Blue Rooster -the burgers are great and the service is good.
I love the Blue Rooster -the burgers are great and the service is good.