The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen in Belhaven serves contemporary American food with fire at its heart: wood-fired pizzettas and seasonal fish plates.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Wood-fired Margherita pizzetta with seasonal toppings, or the fire-roasted fish of the day
Tip: Private dining events here are among the city's most atmospheric; enquire through the website.
Address: 1200 N State St, Suite 100, Jackson, MS 39202
Saltine in Fondren is Jackson's Gulf oyster specialist: $1.75 happy hour oysters daily, low-country boils, fried po'boys, craft cocktails served all day.
Order: Tasting of Gulf oysters on the half shell, followed by the shrimp and crab dip
Tip: Upstairs dining room has the best views; downstairs oyster bar is best for solo dining or couples.
CAET in Ridgeland serves raw bar seafood - oysters, ceviche, crudos - alongside charcuterie boards and a wine list that draws devoted regulars.
Order: Oyster selection with the bone marrow starter and a glass from the natural wine list
Tip: The five-per-week menu changes keep regulars coming back; CAET changes the menu about five times per year.
Amerigo Italian in Fondren's Duling School is a Jackson stalwart since 1987. Fresh pasta, wood-roasted seafood, classic steaks. Regulars fill it nightly.
Order: House pasta of the day, or the wood-oven salmon with roasted vegetables
Tip: No reservations means weekends require patience; the patio is first-come and the best seat in the house.
Elvie's holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its Mississippi French menu of Gulf oysters, bouillabaisse, duck confit cassoulet, and house-baked pastries.
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.
Walker's Drive-In is Jackson's top upscale restaurant, with 45-day-aged beef, Nantucket scallops, and Southern-accented New American cooking.
Order: 45-day aged prime filet, or the Redfish Anna with classic accompaniments
Tip: The lunch menu offers value in a room better known for dinner; book a counter seat for the best view.
1908 Provisions at Fairview Inn serves locally sourced Southern cuisine in an 1908 boutique hotel dining room with a serious cocktail programme.
Order: The chef's seasonal menu, which changes frequently with Southern-California influences
Tip: A private dining destination; the small room fills quickly on weekends, book 10 days ahead.
