Dave's was fun last millennium and still is. We had post game pizza and wings, played darts, pool, and listened to some great music. Does it have a Michelin star? Nope. That ain't why you're here. Underage kids are welcome (there were a bunch of young ones, including my 14yo daughter), but they pay a cover too.
Vegan Restaurant
Dave's Dark Horse Tavern
· $$$$ · starkville · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Dave's was fun last millennium and still is. We had post game pizza and wings, played darts, pool, and listened to some great music. Does it have a Michelin star? Nope. That ain't why you're here. Underage kids are welcome (there were a bunch of young ones, including my 14yo daughter), but they pay a cover too.
Only 4 stars because it’s tough to get a 5 out of me. Changed the pizza to 5. Place was recommended for the best pizza in Starkville, I haven’t had them all, but definitely the best thus far!!! I’m only in town another week but will definitely order again before I leave. The bar/restaurant is not part of the motel, but you enter into both parking lots. Atmosphere is young with outdoor seating, local draft beer on tap. It says kid friendly but it seems more for adults. I’m sure the locals know, but if you’re in town it’s a must on your list.
Only 4 stars because it’s tough to get a 5 out of me. Changed the pizza to 5. Place was recommended for the best pizza in Starkville, I haven’t had them all, but definitely the best thus far!!! I’m only in town another week but will definitely order again before I leave. The bar/restaurant is not part of the motel, but you enter into both parking lots. Atmosphere is young with outdoor seating, local draft beer on tap. It says kid friendly but it seems more for adults. I’m sure the locals know, but if you’re in town it’s a must on your list.
Dave's Dark Horse Tavern was a gem my wife and I found but had previously passed up because we thought it was a place connected in with the Red Roof Inn located near it. We decided to take a gamble and give them a visit anyway. Y'all this is the reason we live for gambles and so glad we did. This place was a hole in a wall with an AMAZING ambience, great group activities like darts and pool, live music, great bar selections, and CRAZY delicious food. Needless to say, we doubled back 2 nights in a row. My wife is vegan and I'm vegetarian so we have been pretty limited on places that serve anything but a veggie burger for us and typical sides around Starkville. When we took the menu into our hands and saw falafel, hummus, veggie burger, cauliflower buffalo wings, cauliflower buffalo wrap, veggie pizza, etc. They CLEARLY took the time to look out for their vegan and vegetarian crowd and not just grab veggie meat burgers and call it a win. They also have great desserts and drinks on brew and top shelf. The beignets were as the French would probably say - un petit bout de paradis 🥰. If you are in Starkville, do yourself a "flavor" and make this one of your stops for an experience and meal that definitely won't disappoint. 🍽️ #HappyEating