Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Mississippi

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Mississippi? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Staigle's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (273)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wiggins

About the restaurant

Staigle's Steakhouse, led by General Manager, Alexis Guerrero. Discover the epitome of farm-to table elegance at our chic, historically nestled steakhouse. Delight in locally sourced, artisanal fare, including premium steaks and a diverse menu of culinary creations. Complement your meal with handcrafted cocktails and an array of other delectable offerings, all while basking in the timeless ambiance of our historical surroundings. Come enjoy a rare fine dining experience.

Top review

Kevin

Dined 4 days ago

It’s was delicious. Little cramped especially by the bar, noisy as well…. No complaints with good or service.

Park Heights

4.8

4.8 (512)

$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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DonVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

The food and service was excellent. I had the beef short ribs, which were tender, juicy, and delicious.

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Popular dish

Miso BBQ Salmon

City Grocery

4.8

4.8 (648)

$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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Lynn

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Always good food, great service and atmosphere! We will be back soon!

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Popular dish

Shrimp and Grits

Tekila Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (90)

$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 Alex Guerrero 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!

Top review

DonnaVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

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

Siren Social Club

4.8

4.8 (80)

$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 will feature 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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AimeeVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Siren has Amazing food, service and atmosphere!!!!

White Pillars

4.7

4.7 (1927)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Farm to table restaurant located on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, just steps away from the beach and the Mississippi Sound. Located in a gorgeous restored and updated beach front home built in 1905. We use locally sourced farm fresh ingredients to serve a menu that changes daily with availability of fresh ingredients as well as with the changing seasons. We offer craft cocktails, local beers, an extensive list of fine spirits and wines paired with a dining experience that is second to none.

Austin Sumrall is the Chef and owner along with his wife, Tresse. He was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America. White Pillars has been recognized and awarded in many state and national publications since its opening in 2017. Austin was crowned " King of American Seafood" in 2021 and nominated by the James Beard Foundation as a semi-finalist for "Best Chef South" in 2020. His specialty is keeping his menu fresh and ever changing with local ingredients and a worldly flare.

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Tracy

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Great service and food at this place. Food was creative

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Popular dish

Korean BBQ Pork Belly

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Gulf Seafood Tower

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Wood Grilled Amberjack

Sapphire Supper Club at Legends Hotel

4.6

4.6 (852)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

The Sapphire Supper Club features the finest seafood & steaks, world-class wine, and live music.

Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or counting on a successful meeting, planning it with us is for those who crave attention to detail.

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John

Dined 5 days ago

Patricia was our bartender, and server she was outstanding!! The live music singer Jesse was like listening to the mob hits cd outstanding also! Food was delicious! Will definitely go back.

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Hard Rock Cafe - Biloxi

4.5

4.5 (501)

$30 and under

American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Angela

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Great food, wonderful service 🥰 great experience.

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Experience

2 x $25

Taste Bar & Grill

4.3

4.3 (17)

$31 to $50

American

Jackson

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Jackson, Taste Bar + Grill is more than just a cigar bar, lounge, and restaurant – it's an experience. Whether you're seeking a moment of relaxation with a fine cigar, a lively evening with friends, or a memorable dining experience accompanied by live music, our venue promises to exceed your expectations.

Indulge your senses in our restaurant, where every dish is a masterpiece. Our menu blends contemporary flair with timeless favorites, using locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that delight both the palate and the soul. Whether you're here for a leisurely lunch, a romantic dinner, or a celebratory feast, our chefs are dedicated to delivering an unforgettable culinary experience.

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GeneVIP

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Outstanding experience. The food and service were incredible.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie - Biloxi

4.1

4.1 (1632)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sugar Factory American Brasserie - Biloxi! We are open 7 days a week!! Walk-ins are welcome. Gluten-Free Menu is available upon request. Parties of 10 or more are considered Banquet Parties. Please make these large-party reservations by contacting us directly. At this time we highly suggest reservations at this location, due to limited seating. If you are arriving with people under the age of 21 , reservations are REQUIRED by hotel security. If you are arriving with people under the age of 21 , reservations are REQUIRED by hotel security. All customers under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by a person 30 years of age or older

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veronica

Dined 4 days ago

You are going for the experience not the food. Service was excellent .

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Popular dish

The Signature Sugar Factory Burger

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Sugar Factory Omelet

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The Sugar Factory Club

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