Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Mississippi

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Vestige

5.0

5 (649)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Tasting menu from a multi James Beard nominated restaurant; Our menu format is market driven "chef's choice" multi course tasting.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi, our establishment is a cozy historic house converted into a small restaurant. Our capacity allows us to serve a maximum group size of 4 at this time.

Join us in our culinary adventure; Owner chefs Alex (the husband from Mississippi Gulf Coast) and Kumi (the wife from Japan) create menus inspired by the seasons, preservation efforts, and whatever sounds tasty each day for our valued guests. We are a proud supporter of small scale local / regenerative farmers and sustainable seafood industry.

So please, let us cook for you. It is what we do best!

Note: please allocate minimum of two hours for dining. Menu modification due to food allergy may be accommodated with notice in advance (at least 48 hours) when possible, but not guaranteed. We are a small kitchen with shared equipments.

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melanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Vestige is an experience beyond dining. Their tasting menus feature the freshest ingredients at their peak of flavor in combinations that will awaken all your palette. The presentation of each course is a work of art, and the cocktails are exquisitely mixed on the level of their food. Do not miss the opportunity to treat yourself to Vestige.

Siren Social Club

4.9

4.9 (171)

$31 to $50

Continental

Gulfport

About the restaurant

Siren Social Club is a sultry tropical speakeasy-style restaurant inside the new boutique Hotel Vela in downtown Gulfport, MS. The restaurant and hotel is a short walk from the Mississippi Aquarium, and picturesque white sand beaches. Led by award winning Chef Austin Sumrall and his wife Tresse, the menu features refined European flavors including an extensive raw bar, flavorful small plates, and a variety of handmade pastas just to name a few. The bar will boast an expertly designed menu of artisanal cocktails, wines, and spirits. With its intimate setting, enchanting atmosphere and impeccable hospitality, Siren Social Club promises an unforgettable dining experience for every occasion.

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AllenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Another great meal at Siren. Celebrating our aunt’s successful chemo with her and our cousins. The drinks were amazing (and whimsical), the food was delicious, the service was excellent. If I could describe a perfect evening with family it would look like this one. My only regret is that I can’t give more than 5 stars for the rating.

Magnolia Bend Grille

4.9

4.9 (84)

$30 and under

Southern British

Horn Lake

About the restaurant

Create a memorable experience at Magnolia Bend Grille located in the serene Bonne Terre resort. Private indoor and outdoor space is available to plan your perfect setting.

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Don

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Perfect!! Food and service were 💯 Went for our anniversary snd it was top notch !

Vicari

4.8

4.8 (484)

$31 to $50

Italian

Corinth

About the restaurant

Vicari is a beautiful Italian Grill located in Historic Downtown Corinth, Mississippi. The menu features traditional Italian favorites as well as signature salads, fresh fish, steak, lamb and veal. The facility is a completely restored building that was originally built in the late 1800\'s. The restoration kept all of the beautiful, exposed brick and complimented it with glorious marble and hardwood floors. The lounge at Vicari is on the second floor and features comfortable leather sofas and chairs for your enjoyment.

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LarryVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Food always very good but service from Kim is exceptional.

Maison De Lu

4.8

4.8 (448)

$30 and under

American

Ocean Springs

About the restaurant

* Voted BEST DATE NIGHT SPOT
*We are lively and energetic! Opt for outdoors for a quieter experience!
*Reservations required for dinner only.
* Parties of 12 guests or larger are only done via phone.
*Lunch reservations for groups of 6 or more only.

Maison de Lu was started in Ocean Springs in 2008. A small sandwich shop evolved into a town staple! Offering different menus for lunch and dinner allows appeal to anyone! We offer a beautiful courtyard dining experience (with heaters), a full service bar, and a lively indoor dining. Whether it's date night with that special someone or girl's night, we've got you covered!

Our lunch menu features unique salads, creative sandwiches, and fresh local seafood. Our dinner menu opens up to anything from steak to seafood! We are known for fresh fish, and specialty meats such as our New Zealand Lamb, veal chop, and brined pork chop! We encourage people to "get outside the box" when dining with us!

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randy

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious, service was impeccable. The drinks were fantastic and the atmosphere was just perfect. We would definitely do this again.

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4.8

4.8 (276)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Jackson

About the restaurant

For nearly 30 years, Tico Hoffman has delighted customers from Jackson and abroad with his unique blend of mouth-watering steaks, sumptuous seafood dishes and other local favorites. Tico’s friendly atmosphere and attention to every detail has made the restaurant a favorite for all who love exceptional food and drink.

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ReginaVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Delicious libations and food. I ordered the Salmon and baked potato. Both were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Service and food were both good. Definitely recommend if you are in the Jackson area.

Saltine

4.7

4.7 (121)

$30 and under

Seafood

Jackson

About the restaurant

A modern oyster bar focusing on Southern cuisine, highlighting fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables to share. Saltine, named as a nod to the plain cracker often served with seafood, pays homage to Jackson's rich history with oysters and seafood. Oysters are sourced from the Gulf of Mexico, east and west coasts and Canada and served raw, smoked, wood-fired and fried. Saltine also offers an extensive beer list with over 30 taps of craft beer, as well as a wide selection of rum and several signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner are offered daily with a brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, happy hour specials daily from 4-6pm!

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DennisVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Great experience. Traveling with overnight stop in Jackson. Used OpenTable app to search oysters. Did not let us down. Enjoyed fresh oysters raw, grilled and fried. Staff very welcoming. We will be back

Radish

4.7

4.7 (246)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, Radish is a celebration of the agricultural spirit of the Gulf Coast and the unlikely connection between a charming coastal town and the humble root vegetable that put it on the map. Nineteenth-century farmers took advantage of the L&N Railroad and the opportunity to ship the fruits of their labor northward. The favored Yankee bar snack of the day was a long scarlet radish dipped in luxurious butter and coarse salt. The good times lasted until Prohibition, when local bars shuttered and demand for the Long Beach Red dried up. Today, Radish, led by Chef William Rester and team, embraces time-honored techniques and traditions to create an ingredient-driven menu that showcases what it means to eat and drink in the South.

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Holly

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful experience for a few ladies having Brunch to celebrate our friend becoming a grandmother. Service was impeccable, cocktails were refreshing, food was delicious and atmosphere was perfect. They even took care of providing us with a celebratory cake from the bakery next door. It’s wonderful to have such a nice restaurant in our City.

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4.7

4.7 (71)

$31 to $50

American

Vicksburg

About the restaurant

Nestled within Vicksburg’s oldest neighborhood, & located inside the town’s oldest columned mansion/bed & breakfast that survived the Civil War, Restaurant Anchuca exudes true Southern hospitality & happiness — after all, the name “Anchuca” is derived from the Choctaw word meaning “happy home.”

Don’t miss the filet — it’s so tender you won’t need a steak knife! Guests consistently say it’s the best filet they’ve ever had. Other specialties include the scrumptious shrimp & grits, paneed catfish featuring Mississippi farm-raised catfish, exceptional chicken piccata, & a variety of dinner and dessert specials.

Looking for great wine? With an emphasis on family-owned vineyards, artisan producers, highly sought after imports, & a wide range of price points, Restaurant Anchuca is proud to deliver world-class wine alongside Mississippi’s world-class hospitality. Our award-winning selection has been curated especially for Restaurant Anchuca by Mississippi’s only advanced-level sommelier.

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GaryVIP

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Fabulous location, quiet and very friendly people all around. Food was very well presented and simple menu that gave every one of us choices. Not rushed at anytime and very attentive when needed but not pressured. Enjoyed the experience

Flamingo Landing

3.6

3.6 (95)

$30 and under

American

Gulfport

About the restaurant

Flock to Flamingo Landing for an amazing waterfront experience! Enjoy cocktails, cold beers and good eats. Enjoy daily specials, bottomless brunch on the weekends and live music playing at the S.S. Flamingo!

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Denise

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Our server, Ashlynn, was awesome and spot on with her service and attitude.

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