The Cafeteria-Style Restaurant With Some Of The Best Home-Cooked Food In Mississippi
By Jackie Ann|Published February 17, 2023
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Jackie Ann
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
While many of the best buffets in Mississippi are tucked inside of casinos, there’s one special restaurant in Hattiesburg that’s serving up some of the best home-cooked meals in the state, and they’re worthy of a road trip from any corner of the state. Just be sure to come hungry, as you’re going to want a little bit of everything on your plate!
If you ask anyone in Hattiesburg where to grab a hearty meal, they’ll tell you to head over to the Movie Star Restaurant.
The family-owned business got its name from the original building it was in--the old Movie Star lingerie factory building. Although they eventually built a new building, the name stuck!
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The unique restaurant is a bit of an antique store, too.
Everywhere you look you’ll see amazing relics from the past, all things the owners have collected over the years. If you see a piece that strikes your fancy, ask about it! You might just walk out with a new treasure to add to your collection.