What to order at Hen and Egg

Must order
Gulf Shrimp and Delta Rice Grits at lunch, or the Sunday brunch buffet
Editor tip
The Sunday buffet upstairs is one of downtown's best weekly rituals; arrive before 11:00 for a table.
CuisineSoul food
Price$$
HoursMon-Fri 08:00-14:00; Sun 10:00-15:00; closed Sat
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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.

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Address: 401 N Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39202

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Drago's Seafood Restaurant ★ 4.0

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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.

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Aladdin Mediterranean Grill ★ 4.1

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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.

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Johnny T's Bistro and Blues ★ 4.0

Soul food$$Tue-Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat-Sun 14:00-00:00; closed Mon

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.

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Green Ghost Tacos ★ 3.9

Mexican$Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue 11:00-23:00; Wed 11:00-21:00; Thu-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-23:00

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.

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The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen ★ 4.2

New American$$Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-14:30

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.

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Aplos Mediterranean ★ 3.9

Mediterranean$Mon-Sun 11:00-21:00

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.

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