Mississippi is full of so many restaurants that choosing where to dine can be a bit difficult. However, one surefire way to make the right choice is to ask a local. Residents always know of the best, most obscure places. And just in case you can’t find a resident to ask, we put together this list of mouthwatering restaurants that locals can’t seem to get enough of. Read on to see if your favorite eatery is listed.
- Da Kitchen Too (459 Highway 90, Waveland)
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Shtrbug1/TripAdvisor Whether you visit this Waveland restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you won’t be disappointed. The menu is full of southern favorites, including mouthwatering po’boys, fried catfish, and gumbo.
- Blue Canoe (2006 N Gloster St., Tupelo)
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Blue Canoe/TripAdvisor As Tupelo’s “home for original live music,” the atmosphere at this eatery can’t be beat. The menu isn’t so bad either. Look over it and you’ll find an array of “clever, hands on bar food,” which includes an impressive selection of specialty sandwiches and burgers.
- Burger Burger (1039 Howard Ave., Biloxi)
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DeliBwy/TripAdvisor Sure, this place may look like a quaint little house on the outside but inside you’ll find some of the best burgers in Mississippi. While the restaurant is known for the “Burger Burger,” (which is served on po’boy bread with a special mustard blend), the menu includes regular burgers and some seafood dishes as well.
- Handy Andy Grocery and Market (800 N Lamar Blvd., Oxford)
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Crystal R/TripAdvisor A true definition of a “hole-in-the-wall,” this Oxford eatery may not look like much on the outside but inside you’ll find some of the best (and most affordable) pit-smoked barbecue and burgers around.
- Phillip’s Drive In (330 S Magnolia St., Laurel)
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PDI / Phillips Drive-In/Facebook In business since the 1960s, this staple is a must visit while in Laurel. The made-to-order hamburgers and specialty sandwiches are extremely popular among locals and have even been recognized in “Mississippi Magazine.”
- Velvet Cream (2290 Hwy 51 S., Hernando)
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Velvet Cream/Facebook Known as “the Dip,” this drive-in restaurant has been a local favorite since opening in 1947. No matter what you order, saving room for dessert is a must. In addition to a variety of fast food eats, the menu includes over 100 flavors of ice cream, sundaes, and milkshakes.
- Main Street Market Cafe (902 Cherry St., Vicksburg)
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Main Street Market/TripAdvisor A true hidden gem, this eatery is tucked away on a back street of downtown Vicksburg. Well worth the search, Main Street Market Café focuses on made-from-scratch meals, which include quiches, soups, specials, and pies.
- Chism’s Diner (1389 Union St., Brookhaven)
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Chism’s Diner/Facebook Offering everything from daily lunch specials to po’boys and catfish plates, this long time local favorite has continuously received rave reviews from customers. And the only thing that beats the mouthwatering fare is the unbelievable prices – nothing on the menu is over $10.
- Ole Biloxi Fillin’ Station (692 Howard Ave., Biloxi)
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Travis G/TripAdvisor Aside from the atmosphere at the Ole Biloxi Fillin’ Station (it’s housed in a gas station from the 1900s), it’s the food that’ll make a lasting impression. The eatery’s menu is brimming with local cuisine and includes favorites, like po’boys and seafood. Be sure to try the Crawfish Nachos – it’s a restaurant specialty.
- Starkville Café (211 E Main St., Starkville)
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Starkville Café/Facebook This legendary café has been serving Starkville for over 70 years now. The mouthwatering menu includes all sorts of home cooked classics, which are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
So, have you ever visited the eateries listed above? Have another to add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
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Shtrbug1/TripAdvisor
Whether you visit this Waveland restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you won’t be disappointed. The menu is full of southern favorites, including mouthwatering po’boys, fried catfish, and gumbo.
trip507/TripAdvisor
Blue Canoe/TripAdvisor
As Tupelo’s “home for original live music,” the atmosphere at this eatery can’t be beat. The menu isn’t so bad either. Look over it and you’ll find an array of “clever, hands on bar food,” which includes an impressive selection of specialty sandwiches and burgers.
CoastalDog/TripAdvisor
DeliBwy/TripAdvisor
Sure, this place may look like a quaint little house on the outside but inside you’ll find some of the best burgers in Mississippi. While the restaurant is known for the “Burger Burger,” (which is served on po’boy bread with a special mustard blend), the menu includes regular burgers and some seafood dishes as well.
Teri F/TripAdvisor
Crystal R/TripAdvisor
A true definition of a “hole-in-the-wall,” this Oxford eatery may not look like much on the outside but inside you’ll find some of the best (and most affordable) pit-smoked barbecue and burgers around.
PDI / Phillips Drive-In/Facebook
In business since the 1960s, this staple is a must visit while in Laurel. The made-to-order hamburgers and specialty sandwiches are extremely popular among locals and have even been recognized in “Mississippi Magazine.”
Phyllis Greenberg/TripAdvisor
Velvet Cream/Facebook
Known as “the Dip,” this drive-in restaurant has been a local favorite since opening in 1947. No matter what you order, saving room for dessert is a must. In addition to a variety of fast food eats, the menu includes over 100 flavors of ice cream, sundaes, and milkshakes.
Main Street Market/TripAdvisor
A true hidden gem, this eatery is tucked away on a back street of downtown Vicksburg. Well worth the search, Main Street Market Café focuses on made-from-scratch meals, which include quiches, soups, specials, and pies.
Chism’s Diner/Facebook
Offering everything from daily lunch specials to po’boys and catfish plates, this long time local favorite has continuously received rave reviews from customers. And the only thing that beats the mouthwatering fare is the unbelievable prices – nothing on the menu is over $10.
Diana B/TripAdvisor
Travis G/TripAdvisor
Aside from the atmosphere at the Ole Biloxi Fillin’ Station (it’s housed in a gas station from the 1900s), it’s the food that’ll make a lasting impression. The eatery’s menu is brimming with local cuisine and includes favorites, like po’boys and seafood. Be sure to try the Crawfish Nachos – it’s a restaurant specialty.
GeauxFrogs/TripAdvisor
Starkville Café/Facebook
This legendary café has been serving Starkville for over 70 years now. The mouthwatering menu includes all sorts of home cooked classics, which are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Looking for more great eateries to add to your bucket list? Check out “These 11 Secret Restaurants In Mississippi Are Well Worth Finding.“
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