Mississippi I-55 Eats?

[dochoch]

We'll be driving soon from Memphis to New Orleans and back on Interstate 55. What are some good chowing places to eat on or near the Interstate? All cusines are welcome.

Thanks.

[Sister Sue]

That is a large area to cover (about 350 miles worth). Do you have any specific towns that you are interested in? When you say "near the Interstate" do you mean within 2 blocks or 2 miles? More information, please.

[dochoch]

Anything within a few miles of the Interstate should be fair game. We'll be driving from southern Illinois, actually, but we know where we like to stop in Missouri and in Memphis. I don't know where we'll be stopping in Mississippi, since i last drove through there in 1976, and east to west at that. So, juke joints, barbecues, must-visit diners, whatever are all fair game. Hope this helps.

[tater]

most of my favorite places are at least 30 minutes one way from i-55... Oxford, MS for one. has a few good places to eat.

Mayflower in Downtown Jackson would be good.

I'll try to think of a few others.

[sjs1959]

Julep is right off 55 at Northside Drive in Jackson, you'll like it!

http://www.juleprestaurant.com/

I love to eat there when I come down from Memphis...

[mamasquirrel]

Closer to the Memphis end, Como, MS has a really great steakhouse. There's also good pizza there at Windy City Grill.

[pkimble]

Walkers is just a couple of blocks from the Interstate and is great. http://www.walkersdrivein.com/