Hen and Egg is a soul food restaurant in Jackson.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Gulf Shrimp and Delta Rice Grits at lunch, or the Sunday brunch buffet
Tip: The Sunday buffet upstairs is one of downtown's best weekly rituals; arrive before 11:00 for a table.
Address: 401 N Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39202
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: Charbroiled oysters with garlic-butter and parmesan as a first course
Tip: Crawfish season runs February to May; call ahead to confirm live product is available.
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill opens at 07:30, serving shakshuka, falafel, lamb kebabs, and shawarma in a Jackson staple with all-day Mediterranean dining.
Order: Morning shakshuka with pita, or the falafel and hummus plate at lunch
Tip: One of the city's rare all-day Mediterranean restaurants; the breakfast menu alone is worth a visit.
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: Fried catfish plate, or the blackened Gulf shrimp with rice
Tip: Saturday late-night crowds make this Farish Street's most energetic venue; the kitchen runs until midnight.
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: Steak tacos on corn tortillas with house salsa verde
Tip: One of the city's only late-night taco spots open until midnight; a post-bar essential.
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: Fried fish tacos at lunch, or a wood-fired pizzetta at happy hour
Tip: The 3pm-6pm weekday happy hour is one of Belhaven's best-kept secrets.
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village serves gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta dip at counter prices in Midtown.
Order: Gyro plate with hummus and pita, or the baked feta dip to start
Tip: Open seven days, one of the area's most reliable quick-service options near the I-55 corridor.
