Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in North Mississippi

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Updated 05 June 2026

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Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse

5.0

5 (891)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tupelo

About the restaurant

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 over 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 30 years. Please, come in, and make yourself at home. Make your reservations online, please give us a call for parties of 10 or more. We look forward to seeing you!

Top review

Renea

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding Experience! Great Serve and best food in town!

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Giardina's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (991)

$31 to $50

Steak

Greenwood

About the restaurant

Giardina's, one of the Mississippi Delta's most historic restaurants, was founded in 1936 by Joseph Giardina, in Greenwood, Mississippi. A unique blend of sophistication and warmth, Giardina's is the perfect setting for any event. Seating consists of fourteen private booths and the large dining room opens onto a beautiful courtyard. The restaurant's interior space and state-of-the-art kitchen were designed by world-renowned architects. Considerable effort was made to retain the character and charm of the original Giardina's, but the white tablecloths and fine crystal add the feeling of elegance one would expect from a fine dining restaurant in a large metropolitan area. Giardina's bar, reminiscent of a bygone era, features the same dark wood and tile of the restaurant while offering today's premium liquors, wines and liqueurs. Featuring steaks, seafood and Italian cuisine, Giardina's atmosphere is old world elegant but dress is laid-back "Delta casual.”

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thomasGold

Dined on 29 May 2026

It was a family night at Giardina's. We had grown children and grandchildren with us. The gumbo and broiled shrimp were delicious as always. The steaks, ribeye and filet, were perfectly cooked and delicious too. Bridgett (Queen) was our server. Outstanding job on a busy night for the restaurant. Thank you Queen! Our children and grandchildren absolutely adore her....as do we!

Taste

4.8

4.8 (739)

$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 Sandwiches at lunch from 11 AM - 4 PM!

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Gary

Dined 2 days ago

We love this restaurant and eat here every time we are in town. It’s always great!

Vicari

4.8

4.8 (515)

$31 to $50

Global, International

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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harold

Dined on 23 May 2026

Always up to expectations great place for quiet celebrations. Kim is a great waitress. will be back again

Big Bad Breakfast - Oxford

4.8

4.8 (20)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Oxford

About the restaurant

Make the most important meal of the day also the best one at Big Bad Breakfast!
We’re serving breakfast cuisine full of inspiration and energy. One visit will guarantee you never look at a breakfast plate the same again. Whether it’s our house-cured Tabasco Brown Sugar Bacon, crispy southern fried chicken or Original Grit Girl grits, you’ll be talking about coming back before you’ve left the table.
And don’t forget… we serve lunch too.

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Kimberly

Dined on 9 May 2026

Best breakfast in Oxford! Biscuits are like my grandmother’s, and the tomato gravy! Yummy

Park Heights

4.7

4.7 (570)

$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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paulGold

Dined on 22 May 2026

One of my favorite restaurants in the US. The food and the service are always perfect!

City Grocery

4.8

4.8 (826)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

Oxford

About the restaurant

Early on the scene of the Oxford Square revival, City Grocery has become a landmark in the dining scene. Exposed brick walls and heart pine plank floors augment the candlelight and white tablecloths, while Chef Jon 'JD' Davis stages some of the most creative and interesting food in the South. Open for Lunch and Dinner six days a week, we invite you to experience “The Grocery” with family, friends, and associates for your next birthday celebration, business outing, anniversary, and every occasion in between. Sip a House Cocktail at the bar upstairs; enjoy an oversized Muffaletta at lunch; share a bottle of wine from our wide-ranging list with a friend. Chef John Currence’s ‘baby’ has it all.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

The service was incredible. The shrimp and grits has stood the test of time and was done to perfection. Lunch was more than I could have hoped for

Jack Binion's Steakhouse - Horseshoe Tunica

4.8

4.8 (1690)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Robinsonville

About the restaurant

Nothing complements an unparalleled night of gambling like an extraordinary meal, and that's what makes Jack Binion's Steakhouse the perfect accompaniment to Horseshoe Casino. Created by highly skilled chefs and served by professional and knowledgeable staff, each meal is an elegant, mouth-watering treasure featuring the finest steaks, thickest chops, or most succulent seafood.

Established in 1994, Jack Binion's Steakhouse is the signature dining experience at each Horseshoe Casino, and epitomizes the philosophy of Jack Binion himself:" Give the gambler the absolute best--especially when it comes to food." Guests aren't the only ones who are impressed. Jack Binion's Steakhouse has won the prestigious Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRONA) Award and the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.

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Ginger

Dined 3 days ago

Best steak (filet) I've had in a very long time. Loved the Steakhouse salad and creme brule cheesecake. Best part was the wait staff, especially Laterrence.

McEwens - Oxford

4.7

4.7 (1244)

$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.

Top review

Kristin

Dined 4 days ago

I love the relaxed atmosphere at McEwen's. It's so cozy and inviting. They have a great wine list and a nice selection of appetizers. The Strip steak is amazing and the brownie dessert is to die for! Evan was the perfect server-always well timed and offering great recommendations on everything.

44 Prime

4.8

4.8 (508)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Starkville

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Edward

Dined on 27 May 2026

As always when we have dined at 44Prime, everything was exceptional!! We are so saddened by the fact we will not be able to enjoy this truely fine restaurant in the future. It was good while it lasted the previous five years. We wish it would continue, but we wish the owners the best in their new restaurant venture in Starkville.

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