The Crossing Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Olive Branch

As an over the road Truck Driver there are not many restaurants you can eat at outside of chains. And of those that aren't chains, most reside along major interstates and are genuinely packed. Now the Crossing isn't a truck stop, nor is their target audience truckers, however they do have enough parking in back for a few trucks to stop and enjoy a solid meal.

Now by solid meal I don't mean go into a Dennys and order steak and eggs, I mean old fashion sit down, and order something made with a decent level of pride behind whats served. The menu, beit small, was fairly priced. There was a tad concern as an OTR driver about portion size for the price, however much to my suprise, they don't cut corners. I ordered a streak with shrimp, something I don't order often as the steak and shrimp are usually on the the small side yet these were not. In addition to that order, it came with 2 sides, you get to pick, and I had home made onion rings and what also tasted to be home made potato salad. Unless Sysco or Gordon's upped there quality, its definitely home made lol.

Anyway I think the photo will speak for itself, If you're a driver in the area, definitely stop, keep in mind that it does appear to be have bar half small venue, I'd use heed to use extra caution on Weekend evening as im sure that back lot may fill with cars as well. But if you're in the southern Greater Memphis or Olive Branch area definitely stop and check them out. I'll definitely be back.

UPDATE...

We went on a Friday night and they were having karaoke. They have 2 pool tables and 2 dart boards. I actually wanted to play pool but both tables were taken and no one was throwing darts so we decided to play darts. I definitely had a good time. Most of the people that were singing karaoke weren’t that bad (seeing as I only had 1 Long Island ice tea so I wasn’t to the point of everyone sounding good). I’m definitely going back to enjoy some more karaoke and maybe next time some pool but if not darts work...

This is your typical dive bar.

Parking lot is extremely small so it will be hard to find parking.

Inside has plenty of seats and tables. They have karaoke and billiards. Smoking is allowed inside so don't come if smoke bothers you.

This is a fun place. The food is good and not expensive. Typical bar food but I like chicken tenders and fries. Drinks are not expensive. Staff is really fun and makes this place worth visiting. I will...