Bistros, trattorias and the everyday places where Jackson actually eats.
Bistros, trattorias, taverns and neighbourhood rooms: the mid-tier places where Jackson actually eats.
20 places
Order Oxtails with greens, mac and cheese, and a slice of sweet potato cobbler
Bully's is Jackson's James Beard-winning soul food institution, with steam-table oxtails, neckbones, catfish, and homemade cobblers from a morning start.
Order Pig ear sandwich and a smoke, under $6 total
Big Apple Inn on Farish Street has served pig ear sandwiches and Delta hot tamales in a civil-rights landmark since 1939, for under $3 each.
Order Brent's Burger with onion rings, or a classic milkshake from the soda fountain
Brent's Drugs is a 1946 Fondren pharmacy-turned-diner, serving classic lunch plates and counter-stool meals in a perfectly preserved American setting.
2 of the casual dining on this list serve italian.
Order Brisket plate with fried green tomato tacos and a rotating Mississippi craft beer
The Pig and Pint in Fondren pairs eclectic BBQ - brisket, ribs, and fried green tomato tacos - with Mississippi's largest craft beer selections.
Order Red beans and rice with andouille sausage, or a po'boy with comeback sauce
Hal and Mal's serves red beans and rice, po'boys, and Southern comfort food in a converted cotton warehouse with live music almost every night.
Order Smoked brisket sandwich with house sauce, or the smoked wings
Boondocks BBQ is a neighbourhood smokehouse near Belhaven, known for smoked brisket, pulled pork, specialty burgers, and long lunch queues mid-week.
Order Gyro plate with extra feta dressing, or the Greek salad
Keifer's Restaurant has served gyros, hummus, and Greek salads to a Jackson dining room beloved by students, families, and late-night crowds since 1980.
Order Gulf Shrimp and Delta Rice Grits at lunch, or the Sunday brunch buffet
Hen and Egg is chef Nick Wallace's downtown Southern cafe, serving Gulf shrimp grits, chicken and egg sandwiches, and a Sunday brunch buffet.
Order Charbroiled oysters with garlic-butter and parmesan as a first course
Drago's is the Mississippi outpost of the New Orleans chain, with charbroiled oysters, Gulf fried shellfish, crawfish in season, and Southern-spiced sides.
Order Morning shakshuka with pita, or the falafel and hummus plate at lunch
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill opens at 07:30, serving shakshuka, falafel, lamb kebabs, and shawarma in a Jackson staple with all-day Mediterranean dining.
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Order Fried catfish plate, or the blackened Gulf shrimp with rice
Johnny T's on Farish Street is Jackson's live blues and Southern food destination, sitting in the historic heart of the city's entertainment district.
Order Steak tacos on corn tortillas with house salsa verde
Green Ghost Tacos serves Mexican street tacos on corn tortillas without MSG, with a full vegan menu alongside carnitas and seafood options in Fondren.
Order Fried fish tacos at lunch, or a wood-fired pizzetta at happy hour
The Manship serves wood-fired pizzettas, fish tacos, and fire-forward American food, one of Belhaven's most reliable lunch and casual dinner options.
Order Gyro plate with hummus and pita, or the baked feta dip to start
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village serves gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta dip at counter prices in Midtown.
Order Short rib sandwich at lunch, or the bread pudding for dessert at any meal
Crazy Cat Eat Up is a BYOB neighbourhood kitchen in Midtown, with a celebrated short rib sandwich and weekend brunch plates for devoted regulars.
Order Daily pasta special, or the wood-roasted salmon with seasonal vegetables
Amerigo Italian in Fondren's Duling School building has served pasta, pizza, and seafood to Jackson families since 1987, earning a loyal reputation.
Order Pasta of the day, or the wood-roasted chicken with Italian herbs
BRAVO! Italian at Highland Village serves familiar pastas, pizza, fresh seafood, and a relaxed Italian-American atmosphere that Jackson families love.
Order Prime bone-in ribeye with double-baked potato, or the blue plate lunch specials
CHAR Restaurant at Highland Village is Jackson's steakhouse, with USDA Prime beef, Southern sides, and a Sunday jazz brunch worth the detour.
Order Fried shrimp with comeback sauce and coleslaw, or the broiled red snapper
Mayflower Cafe, open since 1935, is Jackson's oldest restaurant. The Greek-owned counter invented comeback sauce and serves fried shrimp and broiled trout.
Order Communal Southern feast for the table, or the seasonal catfish preparation
Estelle Southern Table at the Westin Jackson serves Southern cuisine across breakfast, brunch, and dinner seven days a week in a hotel dining room.
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