Walker's Drive-In is a new american fine-dining restaurant in Jackson.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: 3016 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
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.
Pulito Osteria in Belhaven is Jackson's Michelin Recommended Italian, with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and a lively neighbourhood atmosphere.
Order: House-made tagliatelle with seasonal ragu, or the wood-fired clams with white wine
Tip: Bar seats turn over quickly and are the best way to eat here without a reservation.
CHAR Restaurant is Jackson's upscale steakhouse, with USDA Prime beef, Southern sides, a nightly piano bar, and Sunday jazz brunch at Highland Village.
Order: USDA Prime bone-in ribeye with house-smoked sides, or the Sunday jazz brunch platter
Tip: The piano bar draws a post-dinner crowd; arrive at 21:00 for live entertainment without a dinner booking.
Estelle Southern Table at the Westin serves soulful Southern classics, communal feast sharing formats, and a well-curated craft cocktail programme.
Order: Communal feast sharing menu, or the seasonal Gulf fish preparation
Tip: Weekend brunch at 07:00 is calmer than dinner service and showcases the kitchen's range.
The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen in Belhaven serves contemporary American food with fire at its heart: wood-fired pizzettas and seasonal fish plates.
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.
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.
