Several Mississippi businesses included in 2026 MICHELIN Guide

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Several Mississippi restaurants earned a place in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, announced Oct. 21 in Nashville.

No Mississippi restaurants received MICHELIN Stars this year. Stars in the American South region went to Dakar NOLA in New Orleans, La., Fox in Atlanta and Uberto Restaurant in Gay, Ga.

Three Mississippi restaurants earned Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes good value:

Elvie’s, 809 Manship St., JacksonSacred Ground Barbecue, 1052 Pocahontas Road, JacksonMiscellanea Spirit House, 306 S. Lamar Blvd., Oxford — also listed as new

Miscellanea Spirit House earned additional honors. Bartender Ally Bowen received the Exceptional Cocktails Award.

Ten other Mississippi restaurants were named MICHELIN Recommended:

Jackson:Poppy Pies — newPulito OsteriaOxford:Ajax DinerCity GrocerySnackbarMississippi Gulf Coast:Maringouin, Ocean Springs — newVestige, Ocean SpringsWhite Pillars, BiloxiSiren Social Club, GulfportTaylor:

In all, the 2026 American South guide includes 265 restaurants across 44 cuisine types, with 21 One-Stars, 59 Bib Gourmands and 184 Recommended selections.

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