The 10 Restaurants You'll Want To Eat At In Mississippi In 2020
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published January 01, 2020
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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.
Over the course of 2019, we told you about tons of great restaurants in Mississippi. You probably didn’t have time to visit them all, but that’s quite alright because you’ve got all of 2020. And just to help you out, we put together a list of some of the can’t-miss eateries we featured last year. So, read on and make 2020 your tastiest year yet!
Located in a Biloxi strip mall, Mr. Greek has been serving up authentic Mediterranean cuisine for over 30 years. The expansive menu is filled with everything from well known dishes, such as hummus with pita bread and gyros, to some not-so-well-known dishes, like kalamarakia, which is lightly battered, tender fried squid. Learn more about Mr. Greek here.
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2. Milano’s N.Y. Pizza (7065 Airways Blvd, Southaven, MS 38671)
The next time you’re craving some authentic New York-style pizza, simply head north…to Southaven’s Milano’s N.Y. Pizza. In addition to traditional New York-style pizza, the eatery serves up stuffed pizzas, which are equally raved about by customers. Read more about Milano’s here.
3. Doris’ Hot Tamales (10029 Doris Deno Ave, D'Iberville, MS 39540)
The old adage, "good things come in small packages," definitely applies to Doris’ Hot Tamales. A Gulf Coast gem, the tiny eatery has been serving up some of the state’s best tamales for decades. Read our full article on Doris’ here.
4. Tamale Shak (1717 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501)
Spicy tacos, scrumptious quesadillas, and authentic tamales are just the beginning. Tamale Shak is an exciting and quirky little eatery in Gulfport, Mississippi, and it’s full of fabulous flavors. Find out more about the tiny but tasty eatery here.
Don’t let this eatery’s classification as a Cajun-Asian seafood restaurant deter you. The seafood-centric menu features all sorts of local favorites, like gumbo and po’boys, in addition to popular Asian dishes, such as fried rice. (It’s really the best of both worlds!). One of the best things about the restaurant, though, is the build-your-own seafood boil. Learn more by reading our original article on Breaux Bridge here.
Have your cake…and great BBQ, too, at Westside Bar-B-Que in New Albany. In addition to wood-smoked meats and homemade BBQ sauce, the small town eatery is known for its fresh baked Southern layered cakes in a slew of flavors, including red velvet, carrot, coconut, chocolate, and caramel. Craving more info on Westside Bar-B-Que? Check out our original article here.
If you’re craving a burger, this small town burger joint won’t disappoint. In fact, the eatery serves up what is arguably the best hamburger in all of Mississippi. Read our original article for more information on this longstanding burger joint.
8. Donanelle’s (4321 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)
Remotely located, this roadside eatery may take a bit of effort to get to, but between the mouthwatering fare and lively atmosphere, it’s well worth it. Aside from its quirky atmosphere, the eatery is most known for its delicious steaks, ribs, and seafood dishes. Click here to check out our original article about this must-visit restaurant.
9. Mack’s on the River (843 River Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)
Eat to your heart’s content at this Hattiesburg eatery, which features a 45’ long buffet. Even better, it’s brimming with an array of seafood – and that’s in addition to plenty of sides. Check out our original article here.
Fittingly named, this restaurant is housed in a former train depot in Winona. Aside from the setting, it’s the tasty fare that you’re sure to love. In addition to daily specials and home-cooked favorites, there are burgers, sandwiches, and other lunchtime classics. Want to learn more about this train-themed eatery? Read our original article here.
So, have you dined at any (or all of) these eateries? If so, what’d you think? Have one to add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.
These aren’t the state’s only must-visit restaurants. Click here for 18 iconic Mississippi eateries you’ve got to visit before you die.
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