OT: Mississippi Hidden Gem Restaurants

[THE Bruce Dickinson]

The thread about Columbus and places to eat about a week or so ago got me thinking about other unknown restaurants around the state that are good. A list might come in handy one day.

Columbus:

United Deli
Profit's Porch

Starkville:

Dave's (I know most on this board know about Dave's but its the kind of place an outsider would never find that has good food and bar scene.)

What else you got ?

 

[Smoked Toag]

COVID has just straight up destroyed the restaurant scene in general everywhere, from the original shutdowns to the supply chain and labor shortages. It's just totally re-set everything. Some of what I used to consider great just aren't anymore. Very difficult to make this list at present.

 

[DAWGS1.sixpack]

Kathryns on Moon Lake
Friendship House - Amory/Aberdeen
Guys Fish Shack - Vaiden

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Hernando

The Underground Cafe
The Parrish

 

[PooPopsBaldHead]

Smith's Catering in Tupelo.

Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans with a roll. Medium tea to drink. $3.80. better get there by 11:45 before the factories let out for lunch...

Only way to get there is with Doc's Delorian though.

 

[RocketDawg]

Is Weidmann's in Meridian still open? It's hardly an unknown place - just wondering if it has survived.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

It's open.

Edit to add: There are quite a few places I'd recommend.

I don't know if I'd call them Hidden Gems though. I'll comment again later today.

 

[DAWGS1.sixpack]

Is Weidmann's in Meridian still open? It's hardly an unknown place - just wondering if it has survived.

It’s open and still good.

 

[FreeDawg]

Dempsey’s in Kiln
French Kiss Bakery in Ocean Springs
Old Tyme Bakery in Brooksville
Bill’s Creole in Flora
Valdez Taqueria in Canton
Steve’s Marina Restaurant in Long Beach
Oleatha BBQ in Hatty
Smokehouse BBQ in Brandon


RIP Italian Night at City Bagel in Starkville

That’s off the top of my head. All of these are locally owned, good food, at a good value.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

What the hell is up with all the downvotes?

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

Doe's Eat Place in Greenville

There I said it, Come at me bro you want to fight about it?

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[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

What the hell is up with all the downvotes?

Wasn't me but the Parish is a good change for Hernando just not quite hitting the mark. It's like the cook or owner went to New Orleans once. Only ate at restaurants on bourbon and thought that was Cajun cooking.

 

[msstatelp1]

Blue and White in Tunica if you just want typical Southern fare. They have a lunch buffet with 3 or 4 Meats and 4 or 5 veggies that's usually pretty good.

 

[Hugh's Burner Phone]

Not sure how much these qualify for hidden gems, but they'r places I've eaten at and really liked:

Greenwood:
Crystal Grill
Veronica's...Saturday breakfast

Longbeach:
Steve's Marina

Biloxi
Le Bakery

Gulf Shores
Wolf Bay Lodge
King Neptune

 

[HotMop]

Pap's Place!

Shut. It. Down.

 

[Jwsjr]

Lorman - the old country store
Learned - Gibbs
Bentonia - Hall of Fame Burgers
Yazoo City - Ribeyes

 

[tacodawg]

Cheryl’s Steak House- Ocean Springs
Aunt Jenny’s- Ocean Springs
Exclusive Dining- Biloxi
El Tarasco- Biloxi
Yul’s Place-Biloxi

 

[Mobile Bay]

You misspelled it. It's Pap's Place

 

[PBDog]

Cheryl’s Steak House- Ocean Springs
Aunt Jenny’s- Ocean Springs
Exclusive Dining- Biloxi
El Tarasco- Biloxi
Yul’s Place-Biloxi

Hmmm 0-2 for me in OS. Just tried a new BBQ in Lucedale that was spot on - Hickory Hog

 

[Choctaw Dawg]

Wade's Fish house - Tomnolen
Nails - Stewart
Sonny's Smokehouse - Ackerman

 

[J-Dawg]

Another vote for Bill's Creole in Flora. Probably my favorite restaurant period in the metro.

Also another vote for Crystal Grill in Greenwood. Huge menu and it's all good.

And for the obvious choice................................. Taco Casa in Vicksburg. /thread

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Zip’s in Magee. Best burger and fries in MS.

 

[Villagedawg]

You nailed it on all three of those.

The thread about Columbus and places to eat about a week or so ago got me thinking about other unknown restaurants around the state that are good. A list might come in handy one day.

Columbus:

United Deli
Profit's Porch

Starkville:

Dave's (I know most on this board know about Dave's but its the kind of place an outsider would never find that has good food and bar scene.)

What else you got ?

I'll add
Tienda Hispania Las Aguilar-across from Dave's in Starkville
Finney's - Tupelo Best potato salad that has ever been made (For you really old folks, it used to be the Minute Man)
Fish Shack - West Point

In the gone but not forgotten category:
Mildred's Cafe - Okolona. Mrs. Mildred cooked on a home stove. You sat at the counter and ate whatever she cooked and you liked it. Don't ask for a hamburger!

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

He’s from New Orleans.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Blue and White changed ownership. It’s garbage now.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

Tupelo has The Neon Pig. Get the Smash burger. You're welcome.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Some not yet mentioned:

Harvest Grill- Meridian
Mai Little China- Greenwood
Another vote for Letha's in Hattiesburg
Mexican Kitchen- Hattiesburg

One of the best Itallian Sub sandwiches I've ever had anywhere was:

Fratesi's Grocery&Deli- Leland MS

 

[Ghostman]

Zip’s in Magee. Best burger and fries in MS.

Yes! Zip Burger, Battered Fries, and extra zip sauce to dip the fries in. Wish I could have it for supper tonight!

 

[Ghostman]

The thread about Columbus and places to eat about a week or so ago got me thinking about other unknown restaurants around the state that are good. A list might come in handy one day.

Columbus:

United Deli
Profit's Porch

Starkville:

Dave's (I know most on this board know about Dave's but its the kind of place an outsider would never find that has good food and bar scene.)

What else you got ?

Thumbs up for United Deli!

 

[tacodawg]

I don’t spend much, if any, time up that a way. What did you not like in OS?

 

[JacksonDevilDog]

The Beechwood In Vicksburg. The steak is ridiculous.

 

[ZombieKissinger]

Randomly saw Gibbes on Google maps earlier this week and it looked like an awesome atmosphere. Is the food good?

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

He’s from New Orleans.

I hope he was struggling with food cost or something and it has gotten better.

 

[Chesusdog]

Ward's.

 

[FreeDawg]

Atmosphere is a 10. Go to have fun and you will.

 

[msu86]

Long’s Fish Camp in Enterprise is my favorite place anywhere. The slaw will not be beat! I typically get the fried platter but the hamburger steak and ribeye is fine as well. Their fried shrimp are unbelievable. The only negative I have is their hush puppies could use some work. My mom could go show them the right hushpuppy recipe and they would be 5*

 

[Cooterpoot]

Some not yet mentioned:

Harvest Grill- Meridian
Mai Little China- Greenwood
Another vote for Letha's in Hattiesburg
Mexican Kitchen- Hattiesburg

One of the best Itallian Sub sandwiches I've ever had anywhere was:

Fratesi's Grocery&Deli- Leland MS

Didn't Leatha's move to Petal?

Edd's Drive In- Pascagoula
Gibbes- Learned
Jordan River Steamer- Kiln
Cooley's- Waynesboro
Longs Fishcamp- Enterprise (State fans)
Cowboy Jim's- Lone Star

 

[thatsbaseball]

Second Bill's

 

[was21]

Zip's in Magee has the best hamburger in the state of Missip

 

[thatsbaseball]

Had some fine lunches at Bovina Cafe .