Five stars is not enough stars to rate Walnut Hills. They have won best fried chicken in Mississippi for several years and it was deservably so. My chicken was perfectly cooked with nicely seasoned crispy batter and it was possibly the best fried chicken I've ever eaten. My sides were also very good. Sweet potato casserole was not too sweet and creamy and the grits were very good. Sharing the spotlight with the chicken for awesomeness wias some perfect coconut cream pie. Service was good, ambience was nice and the chicken and pie were transcendent read more

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We enjoyed visiting Walnut Hills. The southern food was delectable. My Husband enjoyed the shrimp And grits and I devoured the fried chicken, sweet potato casserole. Our kids enjoyed the fried shrimp and macaroni and cheese and the fried catfish and sweet potato casserole as well. We shared a large slice of the strawberry cake. It was also neat being in a Civil War era home! read more

Walnut Hills - Shrimp n Shrimp and Grits - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Housed in a historical 1880 home, this restaurant is known for its Southern plantation cuisine, family-style fried chicken and award-winning desserts. Walnut Hills is also listed in 1000 places to see you before you die, here we are! When we walked in, we walked past the desserts and they were mouth watering. We shared the crabcake appetizer with Mississippi comeback sauce. We shared the Walnut Hills fried chicken with award winning with mashed potatoes. Portions were very generous, prices, reasonable, and our waitress was faster than lightning. I'm glad we shared because I wanted to save room for dessert. The most difficult part was choosing a dessert to share. The pecan praline pie sounds obscene, but the bakery in the back was amazing read more

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The food is absolutely perfect old southern cuisine. I had blackened catfish with spinach and sweet potato casserole. Huge serving of catfish, perfectly cooked and seasoned spicy, but not burn your mouth spicy. Service is good, but was a little slower than when I came here previously. This is in restored 1880 home. So the ambiance matches the food. My only gripe was that they run out of many of the homemade deserts if you are going late. read more

We were told we had to check this place out, and while we were out walking the city, we stumbled upon it, and boy, are we glad we did!! We were told about their fried chicken, and that's what we got, it did not disappoint!! We started out with some fried green tomatoes, and they were absolutely perfect!! We had to have ours with ranch, as I'm allergic to shellfish, and it normally comes with a crab sauce, but they were delicious!! They gave us the perfect small peach cobbler to finish our meals, and it was one of the very best cobblers we've ever had. Our serve was so sweet, and made sure our glasses of some of the best sweet tea were never empty.. The place was packed, but comfortable and clean. Walnut Hills is a staple of Vicksburg, and I know where I'm asking to eat again, when we come back!! read more

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What a great experience. We stopped while traveling and it was the highlight of our drive! Everything was amazing, the fried chicken was GREAT! The okra was my favorite side, followed closely by the mashed potatoes. For dessert we had the turtle pecan cake and it was heavenly! Very very sweet though! The service was excellent and the fact that it's in a home from 1880 made the experience all the better! read more

Walnut Hills - Turtle Pecan Cake - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

This place never disappoints! Amazing food and people, the desserts are to die for. Cream of coconut pie is a must. read more

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Absolutely fantastic meal. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, exactly how it should be. The sweet potato casserole was incredible, rich and comforting without being overly sweet, and the green beans were seasoned just right. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Our kids ordered the chicken fingers and honestly they might have been even better than the fried chicken, which is saying something. Perfectly cooked and clearly not your typical frozen kids' menu food. Great food, great experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

I always have to wait a minute before posting reviews for restaurants as special as Walnut Hills in charming and historic Vicksburg, Mississippi. I have to think carefully about saying everything that I want to say about such an extraordinary place. These are the times that I realize what my Yelp reviews mean to me. They aren't just reviews for me. They are a travelogue of experiences that I enjoy looking back on from time to time. Walnut Hills is one of those experiences. We did not make reservations but we arrived at about 10:15 (they open at 11:00) on a Sunday just knowing that Sunday lunch is always a big deal and that there would be a big crowd. Well, when we arrived there was ample room in the parking lot and we parked behind the old house. When we stepped up onto the porch there was a sweet little family of three waiting in rocking chairs and chatting by the front door. Of course they beat us to the line. We spoke and they told us they have a standing reservation every Sunday for lunch. What a treat! I wish I had a place like this nearby to eat every Sunday! Well, quite a line developed and everyone was friendly and polite. Of course, there were many regulars in line and we just had to ask everyone what they order. When the doors opened at 11:00 we walked in and to our surprise, a table was already set with iced teas for the sweet family we met at the front door. Man, they know how to treat their regulars! I got the sense that many of the folks here were regulars. That is always a good sign. We managed to find a small two top near the back with a nice view of the charming bar, other diners and the impressive rapid pace of the servers. The service is impeccable and those servers must be "getting their steps in" is all I can say. They move so efficiently throughout the restaurant and waste no time taking your orders and moving through the swinging doors to get those orders in. We were sitting near the doors to the kitchen and enjoyed hearing the guy in the kitchen yelling out the different orders, "Chicken Dark! Spinach and Onions! Cornbread Dressing!" What an exciting environment. First, we were served a bit of bread with rolls and cornbread with butter that was so delicious and I was so proud that the cornbread was savory and not sweet. So, next we had the salad course and I ordered the tomato aspic and my husband ordered the cole slaw that appeared to include mustard (delish!) Yes, I ordered tomato aspic and I know it makes you think of what a southern grandma used to make in the 1950s. It was soooooo creamy and delicious with the most wonderful texture. I guess I need to figure out how to duplicate because I am thinking summertime needs that dish! We ordered dark and white meat fried chicken, black eye peas, mustard greens, cornbread dressing and spinach and onions. We ordered the lemon square and apple cobbler as desserts. Every little thing we ate was just what you would expect at a southern grandma's house. It was all very good and seasoned perfectly. I just love their fried chicken. It was the stuff a foodie's dreams are made of. I enjoyed the hunting theme of the restaurant and thought the atmosphere was perfect. I hope I get the opportunity to try this special place again. It was truly unforgettable. read more

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We were traveling through on a Sunday at about 1 pm and read the good reviews on Yelp. This was the best meal on our entire cross country trip! The food, servers, other guests made for a wonderful southern experience! read more

Loved this place great hospitality from the moment we walked in. The food was Great both in taste and portions! We visited on a Sunday night and it was a great atmosphere they were even playing the football game on TV. read more

Walnut Hills - Sweet Tea, Mashed Potatoes (hand cut), Mac and cheese, Ribeye, 14 oz. Walnut Hills Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Atmosphere was quaint and had a at home vibe. Our server, unfortunately I forget his name, because he was so friendly and attentive. Last but not least the food was amazing, also this was our first visit and they did not disappoint.. I had the Shrimp & Grits, ( seasoned to perfection) & I added a baked sweet potato was sweet & delicious. My friend had the Salmon & Grits & baked Sweet Potato as well, it was delicious as well, we definitely sampled each dish.. We've made plans to visit @ least once a month because we live about an hour away. Thanks for the warm & welcome experience. read more

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I would drive 2 1/2 hours one way again to eat there again. The food was homemade, fresh, delicious with generous portions. I recommend the chicken fried steak. It's was so delicious that I ordered a slice of coconut cake to try. I was not disappointed! read more

We stopped in here after spending the day in Vicksburg and it was delicious! Fired chicken & Fried catfish was perfect! The rice and gravy was not my favorite, it was a little bland but everything else was perfect! Our waiter was super on top of things and made our experience even better! Would definitely make a stop if your in the area read more

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Excellent food. Classic southern style. Husband got the blackened catfish and I had the fried chicken. ( best ever). They have a wide variety of home made pies and cakes. Stop in and give them a try - you will not be disappointed. Service is always great!!!! We really can't say enough of great things about the restaurant and staff. Please give them a try - you will want to come back! read more

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We ate here based on the reviews.. and I'm sorry we did... we ordered fried chicken, rice and gravy, corn bread dressing, crab cakes and shrimp. My opinion is that the food is bland beyond belief. The texture of the chicken was not as I expected from a professional restaurant. The crust was crispy, but the meat was hard and dry and took great effort to chew. Every thing else taste like it was heat and serve out of a can. No spice, no flavorings.... nothing. We were highly disappointed. read more

Walnut Hills - Receipt - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

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The food was great and the service was outstanding! We had the fried chicken, sweet potato casserole, Mac and cheese, grits, shrimp poboy, chicken tenders, onion rings, carrot cake and cocktails! read more

OMG!! The best stop. The atmosphere is lovely. The food is extra scrumptiously finger licking good and their scratch desserts ... Lawd have mercy!! I still think abt that meal. Service was wonderful!!! I highly recommend a stop in!!! We were pleasantly surprised. read more

The menu options are great, the restaurant is a true soul food feeling. The cakes are huge w lots of options. The one I tried wasn't the best (hummingbird). read more

My friend had me hyped about this place so my expectations were very high, needless to say when I received my food I was very disappointed. I ordered the stuffed redfish with pasta. The redfish was just ok and the pasta sauce was tasteless. I came all the way from Chicago, I wouldn't come back! The nostalgia was there but the flavor of the food is way off. read more

Old home turned into homey restaurant! Fried chicken order enough for two, yummy desserts, large bar area, good service...recommend!!

The best fried chicken I've ever eaten! Large portions and many dessert options. Loved the historic atmosphere.

Such a beautiful staff, amazing fried chicken and we will definitely be back. This is a MUST stop if you're in the area. read more

Walnut Hills - Fried chicken, rice n gravy, macaroni and cheese - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

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Food was really good and excellent service. I will go back again. All the food and drinks came out in a timely manner. read more

Walnut Hills - Catfish with Grits - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

We read the reviews for the desserts here and that they were really good. I would have to disagree, the hummingbird cake was cold and so sweet, we couldn't eat it. Probably one of the oddest cakes, I have tried. The service was friendly and fast. read more

Walnut Hills has won the award for the best fried chicken in the state for several years from Mississippi magazine. That is what brought me here for dinner on a slow Monday night and I am so glad I did. This restaurant is located in a charming old home near the downtown district. Parking is behind the restaurant or on the neighborhood streets. With a front patio that has rocking chairs you enter the home/restaurant and seated by the hostess in one of several small dining rooms. They also have a room that contains a charming small bar. I ordered their famous Walnut Hills fried chicken choosing a mix of white and dark for $22. The meal also comes with 2 side dishes. I chose rice and gravy along with sautéed green beans. First to come out was some warm bread and butter that was so pleasing to eat. It was simple yet satisfying. The entree arrived about 15 minutes later. I started with the rice and dark brown gravy and knew instantly that this was going to be a very good meal. The gravy had a lot of rich flavor and it only got better after that. Those green beans were simply delicious and told me that the chef knew how to really cook. Finally to the chicken. My mix of 3 pieces were a breast, thigh and wing. Was it going to live up to the hype? The side dishes were excellent but would the bird be too? As I ate each piece I quickly realized that fried chicken cannot be cooked any better than this. Absolutely delicious! A medium battered crust and every piece juicy including the breast meat. All I could think of was perfect, perfect, perfect. Nashville Hot Chicken seems to be the rage nowadays and I have found it difficult to find very good Southern Fried Chicken. Well my friends it's here at Walnut Hills. For that specialty come looking for it here and you will find it. Charming restaurant in a historic town with outstanding southern fried chicken and sides. Come eat here! read more

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Wonderful food, beautiful atmosphere. 10 outta 10. Squash is out of this world, I heard angels singing. Unique recipe. Service great! read more

Walnut Hills - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

This place was recommended by several locals. I ordered their " famous" fried chicken, which was 3 pcs and ok but hard fried exterior, Rice and gravy Uber seasoned, but the sweet potatoes casserole was great. Was looking forward to their desserts, and ordered crème of cocoanut pie. Fine, but tasted like it was a frozen pie from the store. They had a full bar, and wait staff very nice, but I was disappointed with the food read more

Traveling through Vicksburg we found this wonderful jewel of a restaurant! From the moment we walked in we felt so welcome! Tanya was our waitress she took excellent care of us. We ordered the Grilled Shrimp and Grits and Fried Chicken as it was recommended highly by other customers. Both were outstanding! I will saw we were so impressed! The Grilled Shrimp and Grits were amazing, I have never had better!! Fried Chicken was perfection, meat was flavorful and cooked to perfection, not at all greasy!! It's such a cute historic old house that's an absolutely an adorable place with cozy quiet ambiance! Full bar which was wonderful, I opted for wine! We will return soon ! read more

Service is friendly and accommodating. Loved loved LOVED the catfish and baked sweet potato!!!!!!! The ambiance is nice too. I look forward to dining here again. read more

The home is historic and added a beautiful charm to the ambiance of the meal. Unfortunately, the meal was decent but definitely not rave worthy. We ordered the FRIED GREEN TOMATOES with a CRAWFISH CREAM SAUCE on the side. The FGT were excellent. Crispy, not greasy at all. The garnish of diced bell peppers were useless, in my opinion, and the sauce was warm and very thick; it was okay. I also ordered the FRENCH ONION SOUP, as this is a favorite of mine, but it was brought to the table cold. We both had the FRIED CHICKEN and honestly, I have had better. Two of my pieces were a bit dry and then the other thigh was very moist. The TURNIP GREENS were very well cooked and seasoned just right. The MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY were delicious. My guest has sides of ASPARAGUS which was rubbery and the SWEET POTATO and the skin was inedible. For dessert we chose the PECAN PIE and the ITALIAN CREAM CAKE. Both were very good. The biggest disappointment was the service, the timing of our food, and the frustrating response when you received when you questioned anything. We received our food about 10 minutes before we received our appetizers and when I asked about them, I was snapped at that they were short handed and doing the best they could. Maybe I just came on a bad day, but the first impression wasn't very impressive. read more

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Ambiance was quaint...an older home in a quiet neighborhood. I'm not sure if there was another entrance but if you need walking or if stairs are an issue, this may not be a good choice in a place to eat. My husband and I both had the fried chicken special. It came with a choice of sides and a basket of biscuits and cornbread muffins. The chicken was good and so were the biscuits and muffins. None of the sides were noteworthy. Hostess and waitstaff must have been nearing the end of their shifts...just trying to make it through their workday. Customers at this point seemed to be an annoyance. We were a bit disappointed as this place came highly recommended. We are not from the area so we can't say we will give it another chance. read more

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This restaurant had the best fried pork chops and fried pickles. The carrot cake was delicious and the sweet tea is definitely a southern sweet tea. read more

Service was ok. Seafood gumbo was terrible, there was no seafood in the gumbo! Chicken and sausage gumbo was also terrible no chicken or sausage in the gumbo! Shrimp dinner was discussing had to be frozen! Blackened catfish was okay. Won't go there again!!! read more

Food was horrible and had no season. Very blend and when it was time for us to pay the ticket we had to wait because the cashier took her precious time. read more

The most spectacular attraction for this restaurant is right up front on the inside door at the back entrance: the cake display! Of course, the entries are very good too but the cakes and coffee are the immediate visual big draw that reels you in, as it did for us, in part. Take a look at the pix below, and you may agree, if you need a sugar fix every once in a while (yes, I know, we shouldn't take any sugar at all, as it's just poison for our bodies.) This restaurant appears to be in a re-purposed old home, and the ambience is charming, summer, classic, and an older style. Go and enjoy. read more

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Our friends, the hubs and I are still talking about this meal. It was so good and our server was awesome. To start, we were served these magic little biscuits that were like nothing I've ever had before. Soft and pillowy with a nice buttery crust, I could have eaten just these and been very happy. We ordered the French onion, corn and crab soups and the tomato aspic. Our friends were happy with their soups and although I am glad to have tried the tomato aspic, it wasn't my cup of tea so to speak. What was very much my cup of tea was the incredible blackened catfish I ordered. Holy heck was this good. Paired with a small baked sweet potato and green beans, things were real good. There was also fried chicken ordered by my hubs and a friend and a chicken fried steak ordered by another friend. Everyone was happy with their meal. Dessert was insane - we ordered a slice of hummingbird cake, a slice of coconut cake and a slice of pecan pie. The slices of cake were soooo good and absolutely enormous. It took two days and four people to finish two slices. read more

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We are from out of town, came based on reviews. I had the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Just did not meet expectations. Chicken was ok, potatoes tasted like instant from a box, green beans inedible. Husband got shrimp and grits, left most of the grits on the plate. Service almost nonexistent. read more

Walnut Hills did not disappoint from the fried chicken, their homemade bleu cheese dressing, greens and their fabulous chocolate mousse cake for dessert. The fried green tomatoes were done well as an appetizer too! The restaurant is in an established old home with much history. If you need a small room for a family style meal for 8 or so, see if the Lazy Susan room is available! Our server was sweet as could be and very helpful with her recommendations! read more

Walnut Hills - Fried chicken, southern style green beans (is there any other way?), and greens. - Southern Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

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We found the atmosphere very nice. The place is clean and the food delicious. I had the Chicken Rotel and it was very good. Others at our table had the shrimp etouffee was also very good. The server was excellent. read more