One of the biggest mistakes you could make in Mississippi is judging a restaurant by its outward appearance. Lots of the state’s eateries are housed in the most unassuming buildings. And more often than not, the plain exterior is no indication of the incredible food being served inside. One such restaurant is The Senator’s Place in Cleveland. The eatery may not look like much from the outside – but inside, you’ll find some of the best soul food in Mississippi. Take a look:

This is The Senator’s Place. With its unassuming outward appearance, it’s easy to pass up – but you definitely don’t want to do that.
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Luckily, there’s a sign, which makes it a bit easier to find.
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The restaurant was opened in 2003 by Senator Willie Simmons – hence the name.
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Over the years, it’s become known for its "country style" atmosphere…
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…and incredible soul food, especially its "signature smoked chicken and finger-lickin’ ribs."
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A great place to satisfy your hankering for good old country cookin’, The Senator’s Place features a buffet full of homemade southern favorites. Not surprisingly, the tasty fare draws in crowds, which means there may be a wait, but trust us - it'll be well worth it.
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Classics like fried chicken, smothered pork steaks, turnip greens, cornbread, peach cobbler, and banana pudding are all prepared using a wood stove, resulting in deliciously authentic dishes.
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The Senator’s Place lunch buffet is available 7 days a week, beginning at 11 a.m. A dinner buffet is available on Fridays only and begins at 5 p.m.
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In addition to hearty lunches and dinners, The Senator’s Place serves up tasty southern breakfasts on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Ready to dine at this iconic Delta eatery?
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The Senator’s Place is located at 1028 S Davis Ave., Cleveland, MS 38732. For more information, call (662) 846-7434. You can also visit the eatery’s website or Facebook page.

So, ever been to The Senator’s Place? Know of another great unassuming restaurant? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only restaurant with a deceiving exterior. Click here to read about another.

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