The Pig and Pint is a bbq restaurant in Jackson.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Sliced brisket plate with the fried green tomato tacos on the side
Tip: The patio under the trees fills fast on warm evenings; arrive at opening for the best outdoor seating.
Address: 3139 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is fast-fine Greek and Italian: gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta at counter prices.
Order: Gyro plate with brown rice, hummus, pita and mini Greek salad
Tip: One of Jackson's few quality fast-fine options; ideal for a quick pre-show or post-museum meal.
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill on Lakeland Drive is open from 07:30, serving shakshuka, falafel, and lamb kebabs - Jackson's most diverse Mediterranean menu.
Order: Vegetarian plate with falafel, dolmas, tabouli, hummus, and pita
Tip: One of the city's rare spots open for a full Mediterranean breakfast from 07:30.
Green Ghost Tacos serves Mexican street tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas, no MSG, with a vegan menu alongside full carnivore and seafood options.
Order: Steak tacos with house salsa, or the shrimp tacos with mango slaw
Tip: One of the best late-night taco options in Jackson, running until midnight on Fridays.
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: Bread pudding for dessert, or the short rib sandwich at lunch
Tip: BYOB means you can bring a bottle from Briarwood Wine around the corner - a ritual for regulars.
BRAVO! Italian at Highland Village has been a Jackson institution since 1995, with familiar pastas, wood-roasted chicken, and tiramisu that locals love.
Order: Pasta of the day or the wood-roasted salmon, followed by tiramisu
Tip: The lunch specials Tuesday through Friday offer the best value in the room.
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.
Order: Prime filet with Southern sides, or the Sunday jazz brunch platter
Tip: Sunday brunch jazz trio from 10:00 makes this the most entertaining brunch in town.
