If someone were going to eat their way through Mississippi, they’d want to visit the best of the best. More specifically, they’d want to visit the irresistible restaurants below – all of which are famous in their own right. Some are known for a single menu item, while others are revered for their historic significance. Whatever the reason for their fame, they define Mississippi and belong on your bucket list.
- Old Country Store (Lorman)
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Cody Bruce/Google Fried chicken is a southern staple, and you’ll find the “world’s best” at the Old Country Store. The crispy, flavorful fried chicken has been featured in countless publications and on several TV shows, including the Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate. Even better, the fried chicken is served on a buffet, alongside a slew of classic southern dishes. For more info, click here. 18801 US-61, Lorman, MS 39096, USA
- Taylor Grocery (Taylor)
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Buddy Furniss/Google Catfish is just as much of a staple as fried chicken, and there’s no better place to get your fill than Taylor Grocery, which has been in the business of catfish, good music, and sweet tea since 1977. The building that houses the restaurant has been around even longer. It opened in 1889, as a dry goods store. Form the food to the setting, it sums up Mississippi perfectly. For more info, click here. Taylor Grocery, 4 First St, Taylor, MS 38673, USA
- TatoNut Donut Shop (Ocean Springs)
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The Tatonut Donut Shop/Facebook Touted as the “home of the real donut,” TatoNut Donut Shop doles out the some of the state’s tastiest and most unique donuts. The secret? It’s the flour! Instead of traditional flour, the donuts are made with potato flour – hence the name, TatoNut Donut Shop. For more info, click here. Tato-Nut Donut Shop, 1114 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
- Weidman’s (Meridian)
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Crystal Decker/Google A true legend, Weidman’s opened in 1870, making it Mississippi’s oldest restaurant. Aside from its age, Weidman’s is known for its high quality comfort food. Make sure to save room for dessert – the restaurant’s world famous Black Bottom Pie is a must-try! For more info, click here. Weidmann’s, 210 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
- Velvet Cream a.k.a. The Dip (Hernando)
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Velvet Cream – The Dip/Google Opened in 1947, Velvet Cream, otherwise known as The Dip, is DeSoto County’s oldest, continuously-run restaurant. Aside from necessary expansions, the eatery has remained virtually unchanged over the years. For instance, it still serves a classic drive-in fare of fast food eats and ice cream-based treats. For more info, click here. Velvet Cream - The Dip, 2290 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
- White Trolley Café (Corinth)
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Jonathan Killen/Google Slugburgers are a favorite in northeast Mississippi, and the White Trolley Café is a great place to sample the classic creation. The small, frill-free eatery has been serving up its “world famous” slugburgers (sans slugs) for decades. For more info, call White Trolley Café at (662) 287-4593. White Trolley Cafe, 1215 US-72, Corinth, MS 38834, USA
- Mary Mahoney’s (Biloxi)
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Herrin-Gear INFINITI/Google One of Mississippi’s most famous restaurants, Mary Mahoney’s is located in an old house that dates back to 1737! Since converting into a restaurant in 1962, it’s become known for more than the historic building that houses it. These days, it’s revered for its tasty, locally sourced seafood fare. For more info, click here. Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, 110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
So, what do you think? Do these restaurants define Mississippi? Ever dined at the iconic eateries mentioned above? Did we miss a place that you think is worthy of a spot on this list? Tell us!
Picture Mississippi - photography by Kim Hunt, Contributed Photo
Cody Bruce/Google
Fried chicken is a southern staple, and you’ll find the “world’s best” at the Old Country Store. The crispy, flavorful fried chicken has been featured in countless publications and on several TV shows, including the Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate. Even better, the fried chicken is served on a buffet, alongside a slew of classic southern dishes. For more info, click here.
18801 US-61, Lorman, MS 39096, USA
Gregory Surbeck/Google
Buddy Furniss/Google
Catfish is just as much of a staple as fried chicken, and there’s no better place to get your fill than Taylor Grocery, which has been in the business of catfish, good music, and sweet tea since 1977. The building that houses the restaurant has been around even longer. It opened in 1889, as a dry goods store. Form the food to the setting, it sums up Mississippi perfectly. For more info, click here.
Taylor Grocery, 4 First St, Taylor, MS 38673, USA
The Tatonut Donut Shop/Facebook
Touted as the “home of the real donut,” TatoNut Donut Shop doles out the some of the state’s tastiest and most unique donuts. The secret? It’s the flour! Instead of traditional flour, the donuts are made with potato flour – hence the name, TatoNut Donut Shop. For more info, click here.
Tato-Nut Donut Shop, 1114 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
Cynthia Crissman/Google
Crystal Decker/Google
A true legend, Weidman’s opened in 1870, making it Mississippi’s oldest restaurant. Aside from its age, Weidman’s is known for its high quality comfort food. Make sure to save room for dessert – the restaurant’s world famous Black Bottom Pie is a must-try! For more info, click here.
Weidmann’s, 210 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
Jerry Lewis/Google
Velvet Cream – The Dip/Google
Opened in 1947, Velvet Cream, otherwise known as The Dip, is DeSoto County’s oldest, continuously-run restaurant. Aside from necessary expansions, the eatery has remained virtually unchanged over the years. For instance, it still serves a classic drive-in fare of fast food eats and ice cream-based treats. For more info, click here.
Velvet Cream - The Dip, 2290 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
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Jonathan Killen/Google
Slugburgers are a favorite in northeast Mississippi, and the White Trolley Café is a great place to sample the classic creation. The small, frill-free eatery has been serving up its “world famous” slugburgers (sans slugs) for decades. For more info, call White Trolley Café at (662) 287-4593.
White Trolley Cafe, 1215 US-72, Corinth, MS 38834, USA
Bud Morris/Google
Herrin-Gear INFINITI/Google
One of Mississippi’s most famous restaurants, Mary Mahoney’s is located in an old house that dates back to 1737! Since converting into a restaurant in 1962, it’s become known for more than the historic building that houses it. These days, it’s revered for its tasty, locally sourced seafood fare. For more info, click here.
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, 110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
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