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Posted in Mississippi Food & Dining, Iconic Foods April 06, 2022 by Daniella DiRienzo

This Certified Wildlife Habitat In Mississippi Is Also A Restaurant And It’s Fun For The Whole Family

We’ve got animal parks in Mississippi. We’ve got hidden gem restaurants in Mississippi. And to the surprise of many, we’ve even got places that serve as both! One such place is Cowboy Jim’s Riverside Restaurant in Mississippi. As a Certified Wildlife Habitat, animal sightings are just as likely as a great meal.

Cowboy Jim’s Riverside Restaurant is nestled on the banks of the Bouie River in Lone Star, a small community between Collins and Prentiss.

The remote locale might seem like a bit of a nuisance. However, it does have its perks, including the fact that it’s led to the restaurant being recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

At any given time, an array of animals can be seen roaming the property. Resident wildlife isn’t the only thing that sets the eatery apart from others, though.

Since opening in 1999, Cowboy Jim’s has been known for its “famous hand-cut rib-eye steaks.”

Grilled over a bed of hot pecan wood and seasoned to perfection, the steaks are aptly touted as the "best in the South."

Steak isn’t the only specialty on the menu, though.

There’s also seafood, including shrimp, which comes a variety of ways, including butterflied, grilled, and barbecued.

The menu features an array of other dishes, too, including desserts.

Don’t let the menu and white linens fool you, though. Dubbed “country, fine dining,” Cowboy Jim’s is a come-as-you-are type of place, so there’s no need to get gussied up.

Ready to visit Cowboy Jim’s Riverside Restaurant in Mississippi? Keep in mind it accepts cash and checks only.

This isn’t the only place in the state you can dine among wildlife. There’s also McClain in Mississippi, a resort and animal park in one.

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Address: Cowboy Jim's Riverside Restaurant, MS-35, Collins, MS 39428, USA

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.