Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in North Mississippi

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (846)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tupelo

About the restaurant

Tupelo's only AAA rated 3 Diamond Steakhouse, at Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse we serve only Angus Choice or Prime char-grilled steaks, exotic wild game, fresh seafood, and old family recipes with a twist. Chosen one of the Top 10 Steakhouses in Mississippi, as well as in Mississippi Magazine for Best Dessert. Winner of several Reader's Polls for Best Service, Best Seafood, Best Steakhouse, Most Romantic, Woody's Tupelo has been a Tupelo landmark for three decades with a relaxing and casually rustic atmosphere. Two private dining rooms accommodate groups from 15 - 100, while the main dining rooms are perfect for intimate dining in a corner booth, dinner with friends or smaller business meetings. Relax after dinner in the lounge, with Mississippi's most talented musicians, as well as Tupelo's original Karaoke night for 18 years. Please, come in, and make yourself at home

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

An excellent meal was prepared for the us fortunate ones. The food was arranged in a buffet style manner. Everything was delicious! 😋

Park Heights

4.8

4.8 (510)

$31 to $50

American

Tupelo

About the restaurant

Recently named the Best Fining Dining Restaurant in Mississippi by Mississippi Magazine and located in the Fairpark District, Park Heights offers Chef Thomas Lester's menu including seared hanger steak, yellowfin tuna tartar, heirloom tomato caprese, prosciutto wrapped monkfish and prime cuts of beef. The main dining room, with its reclaimed hardwood floors and retro lighting, provides an atmosphere that is sophisticated without feeling formal. Often sited as the best in town, the service is professional and gracious, and the wine list is extensive. If you enjoy dining al fresco, try the rooftop or patio which have amazing views of downtown.

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DebraVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

This is our favorite restaurant in Tupelo. Food is always delicious and the service is excellent. The restaurant is comfortable and lovely. We brought out of state guests here tonight and everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the Springer brick chicken, which was juicy and very good. My husband had the pork chop and loved it. We tried the fried apple pie for dessert- it's three small fried apple pies dusted with powdered sugar and served with a sauce. It's a bit too sweet for me but I found if I avoided the sauce, the apple pie was good. My husband ate all three of his apple pies plus one of mine so it obviously wasn't too sweet for him!

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Popular dish

Miso BBQ Salmon

McEwens - Oxford

4.8

4.8 (1184)

$30 and under

American

Oxford

About the restaurant

McEwen's Oxford is passionate about food, wine, and you! We strive to create a place you long to come back to again and again. With an eclectic blend of styles, McEwen's Oxford emphasizes Southern food that is raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has McEwen's destined to become one of Oxford's most popular destinations. We boast on employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff that is always ready to serve our guests. In addition to the bar and dining room, a private room is available for parties up to 25 people.

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judyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had out of town friends come to Oxford for lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food, service was great and the atmosphere was nice Great time!

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Popular dish

Duck Gumbo

City Grocery

4.8

4.8 (643)

$31 to $50

Southern

Oxford

About the restaurant

City Grocery has become a landmark in the Oxford dining scene. Exposed brick walls and heart pine plank floor augment the candle light and white linen staging some the most inventive and interesting food in the South. "Their (dishes) deft presentation is imaginative, skillful and disciplined, elevating them above qualification as regional and ethnic cuisine."

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PattiVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The holiday spirit was definitely there today🎄even thought they were extremely busy everything went along nicely. The old fashion was so good…one thing I would have liked better was the squash sliced Brussels sprout salad said it has goat cheese as an ingredient, however it was in the sesame cracker that was served with it. About misleading and I would have enjoyed it on the salad… otherwise it was all good

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Popular dish

Shrimp and Grits

Vicari

4.8

4.8 (454)

$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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Emily

Dined 3 days ago

Vicari is always a good experience and we had a great time!

Taste

4.8

4.8 (614)

$30 and under

Italian

Starkville

About the restaurant

Taste Italian Kitchen is a welcoming place to dine for all guests. From the traditional Lasagna to the elegant Lobster Risotto to the hearty Ribeye, there is a dish for every appetite. We also offer a variety of dietary accommodations, listed on our menu. In addition to our diverse food menu, we offer a large selection of domestic and imported wines, as well as over 100 types of bourbon, rye, and whiskey. Come check out our 18 pastas for $18 and Sandwiches at lunch from 11 AM - 4 PM!

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Jasmine

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience highly recommended for birthdays and anniversaries.

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Popular dish

Lasagna Bolognese

Popular dish

Saltimbocca Pork Chop

Popular dish

Wednesday - Lasagna

Tekila Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (89)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Southaven

About the restaurant

We are located within Silo Square limits, in front of the Bank Plus Amphitheatre, and Snowden Grove Fields. We, as a restaurant, strive to be part of the community, and as a family-owned restaurant, we know the meaning of coming together. Our dishes are thoughtfully curated by Chef Ana Gonzalez with a Latin modern twist. Some of our most popular dishes include Carne Asada Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, and Trio Special to name a few. Our ambiance is relaxed, family-friendly, and unique to the area. Our upstairs dining area includes a bar, patio, and a great scenery. It will feel like a staycation. Come, enjoy, be our guest!

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DonnaVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Thank you Kevin & Bethany for a memorable evening! 🎶❤️

Snackbar

4.6

4.6 (414)

$31 to $50

Southern

Oxford

About the restaurant

In 2009, we became Oxford’s neighborhood restaurant and living room. The brain child of Award-Winning Chef, John Currence, Snackbar is a Southern Brasserie that prides itself on using local Mississippi ingredients whenever possible. We are your place for the freshest raw oysters from around the country, artfully crafted cocktails, and fine internationally-inspired food cultivated by 2019 James Beard ‘Best Chef: South’, Vishwesh Bhatt. Come let Team Snackbar show you a truly memorable experience. Our door is open to all.

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Stacy

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience - loved the oysters. Wonderful atmosphere

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Southaven

4.2

4.2 (169)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Southaven

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Kimberly

Dined 1 day ago

The new Southaven location was phenomenal. The food was great and tasty; our server was impeccable, and the drinks were good!!!!! Great experience

Mesquite Chop House - Southaven Mississippi

3.9

3.9 (400)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Southaven

About the restaurant

Come join us at Mesquite Chop House for a captivating evening where we provide our guests a fine dining experience with a casual atmosphere. Our dedicated staff goes above and beyond with their ability to effortlessly accommodate your needs. We proudly serve locally sourced Angus beef. Our steaks and chops are grilled over an open fire of mesquite wood.

We also provide unique features such as wild game, an extravagant selection of wines and specialty cocktails unmatched by anyone in the area.

Our wild game options include bison, elk, venison, quail, and duck, With over sixty bottles of wine and over thirty being sold by the glass, we will make sure you find what you are looking for! Our Hand Cut Angus Beef steak selection include filet, New York strips, and bone-in rib-eyes. Come out and see us! We’ll leave you with the experience you will not soon forget!

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Julianna

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

The Duck was amazing. All the found had a great taste.

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