12 Bucket List Worthy Restaurants To Try In Mississippi, One For Each Month Of The Year
By Daniella DiRienzo|Updated on November 30, 2022(Originally published November 25, 2022)
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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.
It’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution. And if you’re in the market for one, we suggest eating your way through Mississippi! The Magnolia State is brimming with iconic restaurants that every resident should try at least once. The following restaurants should definitely be on your Mississippi food bucket list – and since there are 12 of them, you can visit one each month of the year.
Doe’s Eat Place is now a chain with several locations in the U.S. However, that wasn’t always the case. The famous steakhouse got its start in Greenville. You can still dine at the original Doe’s Eat Place, which has been at the same location since 1941. For more info, check out Doe's Eat Place website.
The perfect place to get your fill of authentic southern cooking, the Old Country Store serves up a buffet of homemade classics, including the "best fried chicken in the world." For more info, visit the Old Country Store's Facebook page.
Since its start, Taylor Grocery has won countless accolades, including being voted "the South's best catfish joint." For more information so that you don't miss out on this dining experience, check out the Taylor Grocery website.
Legendary, to say the least, The Hollywood Café has several claims to fame. Not only was it immortalized in the hit song, "Walking in Memphis," but it’s known as the birthplace of the fried pickle. You'll want to definitely put The Hollywood Cafe on your Mississippi food bucket list.
The Simmons-Wright Company is a historic general store that boasts an amazing array of merchandise as well as an on-site eatery, the 1884 Café. Open for breakfast and lunch, the café doles out home-cooking in an atmosphere that’s second to none. For more info, check out the 1884 Cafe's website.
Open since 1956, Bozo’s is a grocery, fish market, and restaurant in one. Throughout the decades, it’s garnered a reputation for its delicious fare, which includes "some of the most delectable po’ boys in the South," according to USA Today. For more information, visit Bozo's Facebook page.
Now a nationally recognized restaurant with its own line of merchandise, Ubon’s Restaurant has come a long way since opening in 1986. One thing has remained the same, though. The BBQ is just as good today as it was decades ago. For more information, visit Ubon's website.
Since 1947, Velvet Cream has been doling out its "nationally famous soft-serve," over 20 types of gourmet burgers, and lots of signature creations. Don't miss your chance to visit Velvet Cream.
Housed in an old saloon from the 1880s, Phillip’s Grocery serves up amazing burgers with a side of nostalgia. For more information, visit the Phillip's Grocery Facebook page.
This Amory eatery has been slinging its famous old-fashioned burgers since 1929! And they’re still served the same way – with or without. "With" is served with mustard and onion and "without" is served plain. For more information, check out Bill's Hamburger's Facebook page.
A combination general store and restaurant, H.D. Gibbes and Sons serves up one of the state’s best dining experiences. Aside from the unique setting, it’s most known for its mouthwatering steaks. For more information, check out the H.D. Gibbes and Sons Facebook page.
We couldn’t put together a list of bucket list worthy restaurants in Mississippi and not mention the state’s oldest eatery! Weidmann’s has been satisfying diners with its high quality comfort food since 1870. Learn more about Weidmann's and get all the details for your visit when you check out their website.
So, do you agree? Are these restaurants worthy of being on a Mississippi food bucket list? Did we miss an eatery that you think should’ve been included? Tell us in the comment section below! We would love to hear from you!
These aren’t the only destinations that belong on your bucket list. You’ll want to check out this article to read about an abandoned mine in Mississippi that is perfect for an adventure.
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