Ridgeland Dominates Mississippi Magazine's Best of Mississippi 2026
Mississippi Magazine readers have spoken, and Ridgeland is having a moment. The city earned an impressive sweep of wins and M List honors in the publication's 2026 Best of Mississippi issue, reinforcing its reputation as one of the state's premier destinations for dining, shopping, wellness and more.
Category Winners
Koestler Prime — Fine Dining
Koestler Prime — Steak
Little Tokyo — Sushi
TASTE Italian Kitchen — Best Place for a Ladies' Lunch
Tony’s Tamales —Tamales
Aplós — Healthy Restaurant
Ely’s Restaurant & Bar—Appetizer
Fusion Coffeehouse — Coffee House
Buenos Aires Bakery — Sweet Shop/Bakery
Kinkade's Fine Clothing — High-End Men's Apparel
Kinkade's Fine Clothing — Men's Casual Clothing
ReThreads — Clothing Consignment Shop
Arco Avenue — Shoes
Faces PLLC — Beauty Enhancements
Antique Mall of the South — Fine Antiques
The Everyday Gourmet — Kitchen Shop
Finch Gifts and Interiors — Gift Shop
Southern Twist Interior Design — Home Décor and Accessories
Eunice B's Gift Wrap & More — Fine Paper Goods
Repeat Street — Home Décor Resale/Consignment
The Club at The Township — Fitness Center
Martinson's Garden Works — Yard and Garden Shop
And the recognition doesn't stop there. Alongside the category winners, dozens of additional Ridgeland businesses earned M List honors as top reader finalists, a testament to the depth and quality of experiences waiting throughout the city.
M List Honorees
Ely's Restaurant & Bar — Seafood, Fine Dining, Steak, French Fries, Outdoor Dining, Dessert (Chocolate Cashew Pie)
The Trace Grill — Blue Plate Special, Cornbread, Hamburger
TASTE Italian Kitchen — Appetizer (Crab Cake), Pizza, Ethnic Food, Fine Dining, Italian Food
Anjou Restaurant — Best Place for a Ladies' Lunch, Outdoor Dining
CW Organics Apothicaire & Tea Room — Best Place for a Ladies' Lunch
Local 463 — Best Place for a Ladies' Lunch
Koestler Prime — Tamales
Aplós — Kid-Friendly Restaurant, French Fries, Ethnic Food, Outdoor Dining
Krilakis— Ethnic Food
Shapley's Restaurant — Fine Dining, Steak
Boxwood — Garden Art
Crawford Eye Care — Eyewear
Finch Gifts and Interiors — Home Décor and Accessories
circa61 Modern— Home Décor Resale/ Consignment
Mid-Century & More VINTAGE— Home Décor Resale/ Consignment
The Commissary — Children's Shop
Fratesi's — Italian Food
Rhea Lana’s — Children’s Consignment Shop
Interior Spaces — Furniture Store
Summer House — Furniture Store
Green Oak — Floral Shop/ Floral Designer
Zeenia Boutique — Teen/Tween Apparel
CowLix Hair Salon — Hair Salon
Freshway Produce —Farmers Market
Aqua the Day Spa — Day Spa
Drench — Day Spa
McB’s Bar and Grill —Live Music Venue
Ready to experience the best of Ridgeland for yourself? Whether you're planning a night out, a shopping trip or a full weekend getaway, Ridgeland has everything you need for an unforgettable visit. Explore dining, shopping, and things to do at exploreridgeland.com and start planning your trip today.