Find the Best Food and Drink Spots in Mississippi – Visit Mississippi https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/food-drink/ The State for Wanderers Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:56:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://visitmississippi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Favicon-01-32x32.png Find the Best Food and Drink Spots in Mississippi – Visit Mississippi https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/food-drink/ 32 32 Walker’s Drive-In https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/fine-dining/walkers-drive-in/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:00:28 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=6708 Walker’s Drive In is a deceptively casual name for one of Jackson’s most celebrated restaurants. Their fall menus highlight Mississippi-grown produce — think sweet potatoes, local greens, and Gulf seafood — elevated with a creative twist.  […]

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]]> Walker’s Drive In is a deceptively casual name for one of Jackson’s most celebrated restaurants. Their fall menus highlight Mississippi-grown produce — think sweet potatoes, local greens, and Gulf seafood — elevated with a creative twist. 

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]]> La Brioche Bakery https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/coffee-desserts/la-brioche-bakery/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:49:00 +0000 http://visitms.azurewebsites.net/point-of-interest/la-brioche-bakery/ La Brioche is now located in the Cultivation Food Hall at the District at Eastover. La Brioche specializes in breakfast pastries, gelato, french macarons, crepes, and espresso drinks. […]

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]]> La Brioche is now located in the Cultivation Food Hall at the District at Eastover. La Brioche specializes in breakfast pastries, gelato, french macarons, crepes, and espresso drinks.

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]]> The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/bar/apothecary-at-brents-drugs/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:49:00 +0000 http://visitms.azurewebsites.net/point-of-interest/apothecary-at-brents-drugs/ The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs is Jackson’s original classic cocktail bar. Located in the historic Fondren neighborhood, The Apothecary opened its doors in 2013 and has since been named one of “The South’s Best Bars” by Southern Living, “9 Great […]

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]]> The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs is Jackson’s original classic cocktail bar.

Located in the historic Fondren neighborhood, The Apothecary opened its doors in 2013 and has since been named one of “The South’s Best Bars” by Southern Living, “9 Great Southern Bars” by Garden & Gun, one of “America’s 50 Best Bars” by Esquire and featured in “Reasons to Love Design Made in America” by Dwell.

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]]> Cock of the Walk https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/casual/cock-of-the-walk/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:49:00 +0000 http://visitms.azurewebsites.net/point-of-interest/cock-of-the-walk/ Big waterfront seafood restaurant specializing in fried fare served up in rustic, kid-friendly digs. […]

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]]> Big waterfront seafood restaurant specializing in fried fare served up in rustic, kid-friendly digs.

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]]> The Shed BBQ https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/barbecue/the-shed-bbq/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:49:00 +0000 http://visitms.azurewebsites.net/point-of-interest/the-shed-bbq/ Down-home joint for barbecue & weekend blues in junkyard, shack-like digs with string lights & bar. […]

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]]> Down-home joint for barbecue & weekend blues in junkyard, shack-like digs with string lights & bar.

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]]> Ed’s Burger Joint https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/casual/eds-burger-joint/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:01:22 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=19577 Ed’s Burger Joints presents their famous burgers the old fashioned way as a part of their wonderful community. Their buns and beef patties are made fresh everyday for customers to enjoy. […]

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]]> Ed’s Burger Joints presents their famous burgers the old fashioned way as a part of their wonderful community. Their buns and beef patties are made fresh everyday for customers to enjoy.

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]]> Sacred Ground Barbecue https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/barbecue/sacred-ground-barbecue/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:24:45 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=38654 Sacred Ground BBQ brings the best of Southern hospitality and expertly smoked flavors to the heart of Pocahontas, Mississippi. Opening in 2024, Sacred Ground reimagines classic BBQ with locally sourced ingredients and inventive twists from Chef Derek Emerson, who brings […]

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]]> Sacred Ground BBQ brings the best of Southern hospitality and expertly smoked flavors to the heart of Pocahontas, Mississippi. Opening in 2024, Sacred Ground reimagines classic BBQ with locally sourced ingredients and inventive twists from Chef Derek Emerson, who brings his award-winning expertise to each dish. The restaurant’s warm, rustic interior invites guests to savor the art of slow-cooked perfection, whether they’re enjoying the bustling atmosphere in the main dining hall or a cozy evening on the spacious outdoor patio.

In 2025, the restaurant was recommended by the MICHELIN Guide American South with its Bib Gourmand distinction, celebrating incredible food at great value.

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]]> Jutamas Thai – Ridgeland https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/fine-dining/jutamas-thai/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:25:36 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=13758 Thai restaurant serving a variety of dishes made to order with the freshest ingredients. […]

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]]> Thai restaurant serving a variety of dishes made to order with the freshest ingredients.

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]]> Mary Mahoney’s Old French House https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/fine-dining/mary-mahoneys-old-french-house/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:47:15 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=13946 Mary Mahoney’s is one of Mississippi’s best-known seafood restaurants, serving guests at their historic Biloxi location for more than 50 years. […]

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]]> Mary Mahoney’s is one of Mississippi’s best-known seafood restaurants, serving guests at their historic Biloxi location for more than 50 years.

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]]> Taylor Grocery https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/casual/taylor-grocery/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:45:19 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=13962 Taylor Grocery is known for fried catfish and has been serving guests for more than 40 years. They’re located in a historic building in Taylor, just a short drive from Oxford. […]

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]]> Taylor Grocery is known for fried catfish and has been serving guests for more than 40 years. They’re located in a historic building in Taylor, just a short drive from Oxford.

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]]> Forklift https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/fine-dining/forklift/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:24:04 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=13976 Forklift is a Tupelo restaurant serving Southern food, elevated. The restaurant emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and hand-crafted cocktails. […]

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]]> Forklift is a Tupelo restaurant serving Southern food, elevated. The restaurant emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and hand-crafted cocktails.

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]]> Birdhouse Cafe https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/casual/birdhouse-cafe/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:43:12 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=13982 Katie Dixon’s Birdhouse Cafe is a Hattiesburg restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Menu items emphasize healthy and tasty dining options. […]

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]]> Katie Dixon’s Birdhouse Cafe is a Hattiesburg restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Menu items emphasize healthy and tasty dining options.

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