On Restaurant 1818

With an atmosphere as storied and steeped in legend as it is romantic, a meal at Restaurant 1818 is an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve cleared your plate, and well worth the trip to Monmouth Historic Inn. 

Housed in a National Historic Landmark where the river of history runs deep, Restaurant 1818—named for the year Monmouth was established in the Bluff City—specializes in preparing traditional Southern fare to perfection. The menu features classic dishes like fried green tomatoes topped with jumbo lump crab remoulade and a chilled Gulf shrimp cocktail, as well as sweet standards such as bourbon pecan pie with a chocolate ganache and white chocolate bread pudding drizzled with a praline sauce. 

Dine under the light of handmade crystal chandeliers in the original mens’ and ladies’ parlors of the Main House, or take to the patio outside to enjoy your meal al fresco. For larger groups, private dining by candlelight is also offered in the main dining room. This authentic antebellum dining experience carries the same stately splendor as it did for the Southern aristocrats who once called it home more than two hundred years ago. 

There’s more. For cocktail hour, drinks and complimentary hors d'oeuvres are served in the Quitman Lounge and Study, named for Monmouth’s most prominent resident—former Mississippi governor, general, and statesman John Quitman. Sip on a mint julep made by a veteran barkeeper who has long mastered the art of Natchez’s signature beverage, or sample a selection from the inn’s extensive wine list. 

Whether you’re looking for a memorable meal that elevates dinner to an occasion all its own or a feast to fuel your tour of the Monmouth grounds, Restaurant 1818 is one of the finest dining experiences Natchez has to offer. To see for yourself, make your dining reservation at monmouthhistoricinn.com.