The Med Fish Grill - Ridgeland

First visits leave lasting impressions. The pan trout was highly recommended by a friend. I decided to try it out for lunch with a family member visiting from out of town.The ambiance and service weren’t exactly as expected. Orders must be placed before sitting down and you take your own order number to the table. Beverages are self service.We ordered four whole pan trouts with fries and a side of okra. The fish initially looked amazing.The top two pieces of fish were as expected. However, underneath were disappointing thick big honks of fish. Actually, two huge fish were cut into half and counted as four whole fish. I was immediately turned off seeing those big hunks of fish buried under the desirable and scrumptious looking whole fish.When asked if everything was okay, an honest response was given. The excuse was that due to the size of the fish, it would cost more to get all four whole. What a poor excuse! If it cost more, charge more and give what’s advertised on the menu or at least an option; not a surprise. The menu should have stated: two whole fish and pieces equivalent to four.The whole fish was very good, seasoned and fried to perfection. However, we could not eat the hunks. We didn’t expect to see anything but whole fish, as described on the menu.IF I return, I would only order one whole fish with hopes of receiving just that. I would never waste my money on the four whole fish listed on the menu, since it is not as described and expected.

First visits leave lasting impressions. The pan trout was highly recommended by a friend. I decided to try it out for lunch with a family member visiting from out of town. The ambiance and service weren't exactly as expected. Orders must be placed before sitting down and you take your own order number to the table. Beverages are self service. We ordered four whole pan trouts with fries and a side of okra. The fish initially looked amazing. The top two pieces of fish were as expected. However, underneath were disappointing thick big honks of fish. Actually, two huge fish were cut into half and counted as four whole fish. I was immediately turned off seeing those big hunks of fish buried under the desirable and scrumptious looking whole fish. When asked if everything was okay, an honest response was given. The excuse was that due to the size of the fish, it would cost more to get all four whole. What a poor excuse! If it cost more, charge more and give what's advertised on the menu or at least an option; not a surprise. The menu should have stated: two whole fish and pieces equivalent to four. The whole fish was very good, seasoned and fried to perfection. However, we could not eat the hunks. We didn't expect to see anything but whole fish, as described on the menu. If I return, I would only order one whole fish with hopes of receiving just that. I would never waste my money on the four whole fish listed on the menu, since it is not as described and expected.

The cocktails were expertly crafted, but I would have preferred larger cup sizes. Overall, the service was impeccable: 5/5.

Everything was hot and fresh! The only downside was that my salad was a bit soggy. I prefer having the sauce on the side, please! Overall, the food was really good!

This is my go-to spot for fried catfish. The seasoning is just right, and the portions are quite large. I found this place before the pandemic and have been enjoying it ever since. They offer a wide-ranging menu, so I plan to try other dishes eventually. However, the fish is consistently excellent every time I order it.