Popsugar Living Covid-19 When Will Restaurants Reopen Amid the Coronavirus? A State-by-State Guide to When Restaurants Are Reopening May 23, 2020 by Hedy Phillips View On One Page Photo 25 of 51 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 25 Mississippi Mississippi restaurants have been permitted to reopen at half capacity since May 4. Restaurant employees are required to wear face masks. Previous Next Start Slideshow COVID-19Restaurants