People Drive From All Over For The Fried Chicken At This Charming Mississippi Restaurant
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 21, 2018
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
In the past, we told you about a remote country store that’s known for serving up incredible fried chicken. And while that spot definitely lives up to its reputation (I can speak from personal experience), there’s another place in Mississippi where you’ll find world famous fried chicken. In business for decades, this charming restaurant serves up a slew of southern favorites, including perfectly fried chicken, that’s worth travelling for…and people do, from all over. Keep reading to learn about the charming eatery and its world famous fried chicken.
This is Walnut Hills. It’s in Vicksburg and was first opened in 1980 as a round table restaurant.
But it’s not just customers that love the food at Walnut Hills. The eatery has been featured in countless publications and TV shows, such as Good Morning America and Southern Living,
It’s also been awarded numerous accolades, including being named one of the "Top 10 Places to Eat in Mississippi" by Deep South USA and of course, the "Best Fried Chicken" by Delta Magazine.
The chicken may be the star of the show, but the eatery has several other specialties that are sure to please, including homemade biscuits, salad dressing, cornbread, and desserts.
Even though a lot has changed at the restaurant over the years, some things have stayed the same. For instance, you can still dine family-style at a round table.
A great stop for lunch or dinner, Walnut Hills is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (closed on Tuesday) and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walnut Hills is located at 1214 Adams St., Vicksburg, MS, 39183. For more information, call (601) 638-4910 or visit the restaurant’s website or Facebook page.
So, have you ever dined at Walnut Hills? Did you try the chicken? Tell us in the comments section!
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