Fan and Johnny’s — Restaurant in Greenwood

At the heart of the historic town of Greenwood, MS on the south side of the Yazoo River tucked away in one of the historic buildings is a quintessential example of “made in-house” cuisine. The restaurant’s ambience is a mesh of historic and vintage call quintessential Mississippi yet modern and clean. I decided on the Nashville Hot Chicken Po’ Boy, always choose the Po’ Boy option for the bread as it’s a Gambino style French bread (New Orlean’s style), not the bun option (NOT featured). The chicken was tender and flavorful still managing to be crispy while covered in a buffalo sauce so rich it leaves a glorious butter film on my lips which heat is cut by ranch dressing, equally as fatty, but contrasts so beautifully as it’s cool and refreshing very herbaceous. Just when you think this sandwich is too heavy they give you the largest homemade pickle quarter that is strong in vinegar and dill which contrasts well with a high fat content of the Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. The generous portion of french fries are seasoned well almost creole style and cooked crispy. Moving along, the hot fudge pie with gelato is one of the best I’ve ever had I suppose it’s because I am a chocolate lover to put it lightly. The name says it all - a perfect blend between a chocolate pie and many qualities of hot fudge. The salted dark chocolate gelato is extremely rich making it very creamy. If you are anywhere near Greenwood, I highly recommend you going to Fan...

I do not recommend this establishment. The food service was slow and so were the water refills. We are visiting Greenwood for the first time and wanted to try one of the local eateries. This place came highly recommended but fell short of the high praises. I had the tenderloin with asparagus and spinach in a pesto sauce. Please look at the picture...I cut the tenderloin hoping it would be medium rare...it was not. It was so overcooked and dry, that I didn't finish it. I was given 4 overcooked pieces of asparagus and a fork full of spinach that was swimming in a pesto oil mixture. The presentation was trash! My guest had a ribeye that was also overcooked, the entree was supposed to come with steak fries. The fries were like shoestring fries but without the seasoning. A rather oblivious waitress offered water to the table across from us but seemed offended when I asked for a refill. I mean really offended. The entrees were a complete FAIL. I will say the appetizer, beets, was surprisingly good but again presentation was awful. The fried green tomatoes were pretty good but not seasoned well. Almost forgot the salmon salad, the salmon was overcooked and prepared way ahead of the salad. The salad was dressed but the dressing was not tasty at all...just wet. I think there was half of a grape tomato among the overly saturated greens. The dinner was...

Fan and Johnny's: A Delicious Deep Dive into the Mississippi Delta

Fan and Johnny's in downtown Greenwood, Mississippi, offers a truly unique culinary experience that showcases the rich flavors of the Delta. Owned and operated by Chef Taylor Bowen-Ricketts, this restaurant is a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

We had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, and each one was a standout. The fried gator was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a subtle gamey flavor. The frog legs were prepared to perfection, with a light, golden-brown crust. The fried catfish was flaky and flavorful, served with a side of tartar sauce.

For something a little different, we also tried the duck soup. This hearty soup was filled with tender duck meat and a variety of vegetables. It was the perfect comfort food on a chilly day.

To finish off our meal, we couldn't resist the bread pudding. This classic dessert was rich and creamy, with a hint of cinnamon.

If you're looking for a truly memorable dining experience, Fan and Johnny's is a must-visit. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere is inviting, and the service...