What to order at Elvie's

Must order
Redfish meuniere at dinner, or oysters with duck fat frites at the marble bar
Editor tip
Morning pastries and coffee are a Michelin-calibre deal; Elvie's is as good at 08:30 as at 20:00.
CuisineSoul food
Price$$$
HoursTue-Fri 08:00-14:00; Tue-Sat 16:30-21:00; Sat 09:00-14:00; closed Sun-Mon
ChefHunter Evans
Book ahead1-2 weeks
Last verified

Must order: Redfish meuniere at dinner, or oysters with duck fat frites at the marble bar

Tip: Morning pastries and coffee are a Michelin-calibre deal; Elvie's is as good at 08:30 as at 20:00.

Location

Address: 809 Manship St, Jackson, MS 39202

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