Tired of run-of-the-mill dining experiences? Craving something new? If you answered yes to either – or both – questions, you’re going to LOVE the eateries below. From quirky menus to eclectic décor, they’re some of the most unusual restaurants in Mississippi, which means a memorable meal is practically guaranteed.
- Huck’s Cove on the Bayou (Gautier)
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Hucks Cove Grill on the Bayou/Facebook Park your car or dock your boat at this “funky little burger and seafood joint,” which is known just as much for its eclectic Caribbean flair as its tasty fare. Want to know more? Check out our full article on Huck’s Cove on the Bayou . Huck’s Cove on the Bayou, 3000 Oak St, Gautier, MS 39553, USA
- Jerry’s Catfish House (Florence)
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Jonney Scoggin/Google If dining inside a giant igloo doesn’t qualify as wackadoodle, we don’t know what does! Of course, the quirky setting is just one reason Jerry’s has remained a local favorite for decades. Another reason is the food, particularly the perfectly prepped catfish, which is consistently revered as some of the best catfish in Mississippi. Jerry’s Catfish House, 3326 US 49, Florence, MS 39073, USA
- The Gallows Bar (Brandon)
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Michael Medlin/Google Hidden in the basement of a century-old building and housed in a former jail, The Gallows Bar is anything but typical. In addition to a unique setting, the bar boasts a menu filled with creative, prohibition-style cocktails, tiki drinks, and tapas. Craving something more substantial? No problem; Genna Benna’s, a full-service restaurant, is located directly above the bar. For more information, check out our full article on The Gallows Bar. The Gallows Bar, 104 Black St, Brandon, MS 39042, USA
- Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar (Oxford)
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Gary M/Google Exactly as the name implies, Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar is a funky little watering hole that specializes in pizzas and daiquiris. What the name doesn’t tell you is that the pizzas are made from scratch and the drinks are cold and flavorful. For more information, check out the Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar website. Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar, 1012 E Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
- Darwell’s Café (Long Beach)
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Wes Cider/Google When it comes to wackadoodle restaurants, Darwell’s Café definitely fits the bill! As much of a feast for the eyes as the stomach, the eatery is adorned in colorful lights and vibrant décor. The funky digs are only outshined by the menu, which features an array of Creole/Cajun food, including some of the state’s best shrimp Creole. For more information, check out our full article on Darwell’s Café. Darwell’s Cafe, 127 E 1st St, Long Beach, MS 39560, USA
- Donanelle’s Bar and Grill (Hattiesburg)
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Jonathan Browning/Google From the outside, Donanelle’s Bar and Grill doesn’t even look like a restaurant, let alone a fun one. However, the interior is a stark contrast from the exterior. Adorned in dollar bills, eclectic signage, and funky chotchkies, it’s hard to not have a good time at Donanelle’s. And if the setting doesn’t put a smile on your face, the grub will. Donanelle’s has a reputation for serving some of the best steaks in Mississippi. Donanelle’s Bar & Grill, 4321 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA
- Rosey Baby (Starkville)
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Rosey Baby/Facebook Opened in 1995, Rosey Baby, a New Orleans-themed eatery, brings a taste of the Big Easy to Starkville. Patrons can chow down on classic Cajun specialties in an atmosphere that’s equally as authentic. Learn more on the Rosey Baby website. Rosey Baby, 300 S Jackson St, Starkville, MS 39759, USA
So, did you know about these unusual restaurants in Mississippi? Have you ever dined at any of them? If so, which ones and what’d you think? Know of any other wackadoodle restaurants in Mississippi? Tell us!
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Hucks Cove Grill on the Bayou/Facebook
Park your car or dock your boat at this “funky little burger and seafood joint,” which is known just as much for its eclectic Caribbean flair as its tasty fare. Want to know more? Check out our full article on Huck’s Cove on the Bayou .
Huck’s Cove on the Bayou, 3000 Oak St, Gautier, MS 39553, USA
Allen21096/TripAdvisor
Jonney Scoggin/Google
If dining inside a giant igloo doesn’t qualify as wackadoodle, we don’t know what does! Of course, the quirky setting is just one reason Jerry’s has remained a local favorite for decades. Another reason is the food, particularly the perfectly prepped catfish, which is consistently revered as some of the best catfish in Mississippi.
Jerry’s Catfish House, 3326 US 49, Florence, MS 39073, USA
The Gallows Bar/Google
Michael Medlin/Google
Hidden in the basement of a century-old building and housed in a former jail, The Gallows Bar is anything but typical. In addition to a unique setting, the bar boasts a menu filled with creative, prohibition-style cocktails, tiki drinks, and tapas. Craving something more substantial? No problem; Genna Benna’s, a full-service restaurant, is located directly above the bar. For more information, check out our full article on The Gallows Bar.
The Gallows Bar, 104 Black St, Brandon, MS 39042, USA
Christopher Schurmann (DeSoto 360 Tours)/Google
Gary M/Google
Exactly as the name implies, Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar is a funky little watering hole that specializes in pizzas and daiquiris. What the name doesn’t tell you is that the pizzas are made from scratch and the drinks are cold and flavorful. For more information, check out the Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar website.
Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar, 1012 E Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
Joshua Spurgeon/Google
Wes Cider/Google
When it comes to wackadoodle restaurants, Darwell’s Café definitely fits the bill! As much of a feast for the eyes as the stomach, the eatery is adorned in colorful lights and vibrant décor. The funky digs are only outshined by the menu, which features an array of Creole/Cajun food, including some of the state’s best shrimp Creole. For more information, check out our full article on Darwell’s Café.
Darwell’s Cafe, 127 E 1st St, Long Beach, MS 39560, USA
Donanelle’s Bar and Grill/Google
Jonathan Browning/Google
From the outside, Donanelle’s Bar and Grill doesn’t even look like a restaurant, let alone a fun one. However, the interior is a stark contrast from the exterior. Adorned in dollar bills, eclectic signage, and funky chotchkies, it’s hard to not have a good time at Donanelle’s. And if the setting doesn’t put a smile on your face, the grub will. Donanelle’s has a reputation for serving some of the best steaks in Mississippi.
Donanelle’s Bar & Grill, 4321 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA
Rosey Baby/Facebook
Opened in 1995, Rosey Baby, a New Orleans-themed eatery, brings a taste of the Big Easy to Starkville. Patrons can chow down on classic Cajun specialties in an atmosphere that’s equally as authentic. Learn more on the Rosey Baby website.
Rosey Baby, 300 S Jackson St, Starkville, MS 39759, USA
The unusual restaurants featured above aren’t the only quirky spots in the state. The Magnolia State is wonderfully weird! And to prove it, here are some of the weirdest places in Mississippi that you can visit.
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