26 mid-range places in Jackson, editor-picked. The comfortable everyday-good restaurants in Jackson, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Jackson food.
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Order Seasonal morning pastry with a French press coffee, eaten at the marble bar
Elvie's morning pastry service brings Michelin Bib Gourmand quality to breakfast - croissants, house-made breads, and French pastries with espresso.
Order Fried shrimp plate with comeback sauce, or the broiled trout
Mayflower Cafe, open since 1935, is Jackson's oldest restaurant and birthplace of comeback sauce. Greek-owned; fried shrimp in original vinyl booths.
Order House-made tagliatelle with short rib ragu, or the Margherita wood-fired pizza
Pulito Osteria in Belhaven is Jackson's Michelin Recommended Italian, with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and seasonal preparations by chef Chaz Lindsay.
Order Sliced brisket plate with the fried green tomato tacos on the side
The Pig and Pint in Fondren pairs eclectic BBQ - brisket, baby back ribs, and fried green tomato tacos - with one of Mississippi's largest craft beer.
Order Current Mississippi or Southern craft handle on tap, paired with the brisket plate
The Pig and Pint maintains one of Mississippi's largest rotating craft beer selections - around 80 handles - making it the most serious beer destination.
Order Fried fish tacos at lunch, or a wood-fired pizzetta at happy hour
The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen in Belhaven serves contemporary American food with fire at the centre - from wood-fired pizzettas and fish tacos to weekend.
Order Gulf Shrimp and Delta Rice Grits, or the chicken and egg sandwich
Hen and Egg in the historic Sun-n-Sand building is chef Nick Wallace's downtown Jackson love letter to Southern comfort food, with Gulf shrimp and Delta rice.
Order Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka or their barrel-aged bourbon on the rocks
Cathead Distillery on Farish Street is Mississippi's first legal distillery, open since 2010, with a tasting bar, guided tours, and a bottle shop supporting.
Order An author-inspired craft cocktail; the curated spirits list leans toward Southern and bourbon-forward options
Library Lounge at Fairview Inn is a literary cocktail bar in a 1908 Colonial Revival mansion in Jackson's Belhaven, with author-inspired cocktails each night.
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Order Red beans and rice with andouille, or the Sunday brunch plate
Hal and Mal's on Commerce Street is Jackson's signature live-music restaurant, with Southern comfort food and nightly entertainment in a converted warehouse.
Order Vegetarian plate with falafel, dolmas, tabouli, hummus, and pita
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill on Lakeland Drive is open from 07:30, serving shakshuka, falafel, and lamb kebabs - Jackson's most diverse Mediterranean menu.
Order Spicy Bees Knees on tap, or the Spanish Spritz with seasonal additions
Good Bar at Belhaven Town Center is an open-air cocktail bar from the Elvie's team, with cocktails on tap, natural wine, and a lively garden terrace.
Order Classic Old Fashioned or Sazerac with Mississippi bourbon
The Apothecary is a speakeasy hidden in the back of Brent's Drugs, open Mon-Sat from 17:00 with prohibition-era cocktails and Mississippi spirits.
Order The bartender's current craft cocktail recommendation with an Asian-Southern shared plate
The Walk-In is a downtown Jackson cocktail bar serving craft drinks and Asian-Southern fusion plates in a vintage lounge with a New Orleans-style courtyard.
Order The flagship contemporary lager, or ask what new seasonal is on tap
Fertile Ground Beer Co. at Belhaven Town Center is Jackson's flagship craft brewery, making bright and clean contemporary beers using traditional brewing.
Order Classic gyro plate with hummus, or the Greek salad with Keifer's feta dressing
Keifer's Restaurant on Poplar Boulevard has been Jackson's first taste of Greek-inspired food since 1980, serving gyros, feta dressing, and hummus to a loyal.
Order Fried catfish plate or the blackened Gulf shrimp, accompanied by live blues
Johnny T's Bistro and Blues on Farish Street combines Southern cuisine with live blues music in central Jackson's historic Black entertainment district.
Order Bread pudding for dessert, or the short rib sandwich at lunch
Crazy Cat Eat Up is a BYOB neighbourhood kitchen with a cult following for its bread pudding, meatloaf sandwich, and weekend brunch plates served in a homey.
Order Smoked brisket sandwich with house sauce, or the smoked wings
Boondocks BBQ is a neighbourhood smokehouse near Belhaven, known for smoked brisket, pulled pork, specialty burgers, and long lunch queues mid-week.
Order A rotating Mississippi craft beer and the barbacoa nachos if available
Fondren Public is the neighbourhood go-to craft beer bar: 24 rotating taps from Mississippi breweries, a shuffleboard table, bocce court. Dog-friendly patio.
Order King George Burger with home fries and a Mississippi craft beer
Ole Tavern on George Street is a downtown Jackson pub in a 117-year-old grocery building, known for the King George Burger and live music nights on weekends.
Order The bartender's weekly craft cocktail or a local whiskey on the rocks
4th Avenue Lounge is a Black-owned upscale cocktail lounge at Lamar and Pearl in downtown Jackson serving craft drinks and VIP bottle service.
Order The Pearl's signature tiki cocktail; Polynesian small plates pair well with the rum-forward drinks
The Pearl Tiki Bar is Jackson's only tiki venue inside the Block at Fondren, serving tiki classics and Polynesian-inspired small plates on North State Street.
Order A Mississippi craft beer with a lane booking; the Creole food menu is worth ordering a round for the table
Highball Lanes in Fondren combines ten upscale bowling lanes with Mississippi craft beers and Creole-inspired food inside the Block at Fondren complex.
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