Most People Don’t Know These Small Towns In Mississippi Have AMAZING Restaurants
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Most people think it’s necessary to travel to larger cities to find amazing restaurants. Luckily, that’s not the case in Mississippi. The state is filled with small towns, and many of those small towns just so happen to be filled with amazing restaurants; here are 10 perfect examples.
An old country store may not be the first place you’d think of when looking for a great steak, but that’s just because you haven’t been to this Learned treasure. Gibbes first opened its doors in 1892, serving as the local general store. Eventually, long family-style tables were added, creating a makeshift restaurant. Before long, Gibbes gained a reputation for its amazing food, including out-of-this-world steaks.
Please note, The Onward Store is no longer in business.
This Rolling Fork staple’s original claim to fame was being the site of Teddy Roosevelt’s infamous bear hunt. Today, the Onward Store and Restaurant is known for something else – amazing food made with only the freshest ingredients. While there, be sure to try the restaurant’s signature item and local favorite, the Onward Burger.
This Rolling Fork staple’s original claim to fame was being the site of Teddy Roosevelt’s infamous bear hunt. Today, the Onward Store and Restaurant is known for something else – amazing food made with only the freshest ingredients. While there, be sure to try the restaurant’s signature item and local favorite, the Onward Burger.
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Known for their famous slugburger, this New Albany landmark has earned another accolade. According to "Business Insider," Latham’s is home to the best burger in all of Mississippi.
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Word travels fast in small towns, and in Flora the word is that The Blue Rooster serves the best hamburgers around, especially when it comes to the restaurant’s signature burger, the Flamethrower.
While this place doesn’t have a website or official Facebook page, locals know Cooley’s is the place to go for a mouthwatering burger. And according to "Only In Mississippi" readers, the only thing that beats the burgers are the great prices.
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Please note, Regina Deen’s is no longer in business.
From the buffet filled with southern favorites to the beyond-welcoming atmosphere, this Amory eatery definitely lives up to its promise to deliver "a taste of the south."
From the buffet filled with southern favorites to the beyond-welcoming atmosphere, this Amory eatery definitely lives up to its promise to deliver "a taste of the south."
According to customer review websites such as Yelp and Trip Advisor, this Florence fish house is a must-visit. A statement reiterated time and time again by "Only In Mississippi" readers.
Mize may be small in size but the town delivers in a big way with this local fish house. Aside from perfectly fried catfish, Luckey’s menu is overflowing with mouthwatering options that include everything from steak to home-cooked favorites, like hamburger steak.
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Referred to by many simply as "that catfish place," Taylor Grocery has been serving up the deep-fried cuisine since the late 1970s. And at this local staple, the "south’s best catfish" is always joined by good music and sweet tea, which can be enjoyed on the front porch, of course.
Housed in a building that is over 100 years old, a visit to Lorman’s Old Country Store is truly a unique experience. The still functioning general store includes a restaurant that has become famous for serving "the best fried chicken in the south," which is prepared by the singing cook Mr. D. Aside from the award-winning fried chicken, the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat buffet is filled with southern favorites, such as macaroni and cheese, greens, cornbread, and more.
Great cooking really can be found all over Mississippi! What are some of your favorite small town restaurants?
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