The restaurants worth the trip in Jackson: bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.
Our picks in Jackson
20 places
Walker's Drive-In
- ★ 4.5
- New American
- $$$
Order 45-day aged filet with classic sides, or the Redfish Anna
Walker's Drive-In in Fondren is Jackson's top upscale restaurant, with 45-day-aged beef, Nantucket scallops, and Southern-accented New American cooking.
Mayflower Cafe
- ★ 4.6
- Greek
- $$
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.
Italian tours and tastings in Jackson
3 of the restaurants on this list serve italian.
Pulito Osteria
- ★ 4.6
- Italian
- $$
Order House-made tagliatelle with short rib ragu, or the Margherita wood-fired pizza
Pulito Osteria in Belhaven is Jackson's Michelin Recommended Italian, with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and seasonal preparations by chef Chaz Lindsay.
The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen
- ★ 4.2
- New American
- $$
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.
Hal and Mal's
- ★ 4.1
- Soul food
- $$
Order Red beans and rice with andouille, or the Sunday brunch plate
Hal and Mal's on Commerce Street is Jackson's signature live-music restaurant, with Southern comfort food and nightly entertainment in a converted warehouse.
Keifer's Restaurant
- ★ 4.0
- Greek
- $$
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.
Amerigo Italian Restaurant
- ★ 4.2
- Italian
- $$$
Order House-made pasta of the day, or the wood-roasted salmon
Amerigo Italian at Fondren's Duling School is a Jackson institution since 1987: fresh pasta, wood-roasted salmon, classic steaks for loyal regulars.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
- ★ 4.0
- Cajun & Creole
- $$$
Order Charbroiled oysters with garlic butter and parmesan
Drago's Seafood in north Jackson is the Mississippi outpost of the New Orleans chain, famous for charbroiled oysters with garlic butter and Gulf shellfish.
Where to stay in Jackson
A sample of Jackson hotels from our booking partner, who list 531 here. Live prices and availability open on their site.
Hotel O Jackson I-55 North
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Travelodge by Wyndham Jackson
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Jackson Hotel and Convention Center
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Hen and Egg
- ★ 4.2
- Soul food
- $$
Order Gulf Shrimp and Delta Rice Grits, or the chicken and egg sandwich
Hen and Egg in the historic Sun-n-Sand building is chef Nick Wallace's downtown Jackson love letter to Southern comfort food, with Gulf shrimp and Delta rice.
Estelle Southern Table
- ★ 4.1
- Modern Southern
- $$$
Order Large-format communal feast for the table, or the seasonal fish preparation
Estelle Southern Table at the Westin Jackson serves soulful modern Southern fare with a craft cocktail program and globally curated wine list in a polished.
Johnny T's Bistro and Blues
- ★ 4.0
- Soul food
- $$
Order Fried catfish plate or the blackened Gulf shrimp, accompanied by live blues
Johnny T's Bistro and Blues on Farish Street combines Southern cuisine with live blues music in central Jackson's historic Black entertainment district.
The Pig and Pint
- ★ 4.3
- BBQ
- $$
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.
Aplos Mediterranean
- ★ 3.9
- Mediterranean
- $
Order Gyro plate with brown rice, hummus, pita and mini Greek salad
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is fast-fine Greek and Italian: gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta at counter prices.
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
- ★ 4.1
- Mediterranean
- $$
Order Vegetarian plate with falafel, dolmas, tabouli, hummus, and pita
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill on Lakeland Drive is open from 07:30, serving shakshuka, falafel, and lamb kebabs - Jackson's most diverse Mediterranean menu.
Green Ghost Tacos
- ★ 3.9
- Mexican
- $
Order Steak tacos with house salsa, or the shrimp tacos with mango slaw
Green Ghost Tacos serves Mexican street tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas, no MSG, with a vegan menu alongside full carnivore and seafood options.
Crazy Cat Eat Up
- ★ 4.0
- American
- $$
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.
BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar
- ★ 3.8
- Italian
- $$$
Order Pasta of the day or the wood-roasted salmon, followed by tiramisu
BRAVO! Italian at Highland Village has been a Jackson institution since 1995, with familiar pastas, wood-roasted chicken, and tiramisu that locals love.
CHAR Restaurant
- ★ 4.2
- Steakhouse
- $$$
Order Prime filet with Southern sides, or the Sunday jazz brunch platter
CHAR Restaurant at Highland Village is Jackson's contemporary steakhouse, with USDA Prime and Choice cuts, a nightly piano bar, and one of the city's most.
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