Jackson's most famous condiment and the culinary calling card of Mississippi Greek-American diner culture. Invented at Mayflower Cafe in 1935, it defines the state.
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Mayflower Cafe ★ 4.6
123 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201
Mayflower Cafe, open since 1935, is Jackson's oldest restaurant and birthplace of comeback sauce. Greek-owned; fried shrimp in original vinyl booths.
Walker's Drive-In ★ 4.5
3016 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Walker's Drive-In in Fondren is Jackson's top upscale restaurant, with 45-day-aged beef, Nantucket scallops, and Southern-accented New American cooking.
Saltine ★ 4.4
622 Duling Ave, Suite 201, Jackson, MS 39216
Saltine in Fondren is Jackson's premier oyster bar, with Gulf oysters at $1.75 during happy hour, fried shrimp platters, and Gulf seafood prepared daily.