The Best Places To Eat In Jackson Mississippi

With an eclectic dining scene that includes everything from classic steakhouse and contemporary Southern cuisine to tapas and Italian dishes, Mississippi city Jackson has something to offer any foodie visiting the city. We list its top 10 culinary hotspots with our updated article on Jackson’s must-try restaurants.

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Parlour Market

Located in the heart of downtown Jackson, Parlour Market is a trendy restaurant serving up seasonal Southern cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients from local suppliers. The restaurant is located in a building constructed in 1898 that formerly acted as a grocery store also called Parlour Market and its interior features a gorgeous design with exposed brick and wooden beams made from Louisiana cypress.

Babalu is a successful group of restaurants with three locations across the Southern states of the USA including its branch in Jackson’s hip Fondren neighborhood. Established in late 2012, the restaurant specialises in serving innovative taco and tapas dishes that mix both Spanish and Southern influences.

BRAVO!

A fixture on Jackson’s dining scene for over 20 years, BRAVO! first opened its doors in 1995 and since then has been offering diners high quality Italian cuisine in a stylish and modern space that exudes warmth. An in-house Sommelier will keep wine-lovers happy with BRAVO!’s extensive wine list.

Char

Based at Jackson’s upscale retail centre Highland Village, Char is a classy steakhouse joint that serves contemporary Southern cuisine made from the highest quality ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Located within a picturesque brick building, the restaurant’s interior is chic and simple with dark marble floors, a large wooden bar and stylish tan leather banquette seating.

Hal and Mal’s

Hal and Mal’s has been a Jackson culinary institution since brother Hal and Mal White first opened the restaurant back in 1985 in a former 1920s GM&O freight train depot building in the heart of Jackson downtown. With a quirky and retro interior that exudes classic Southern charm Hal and Mal’s is divided into several different areas including the classy Dining Room, the Red Room where live music is often played and the Courtyard with its unique New Orleans French Quarter style.

Table 100

Table 100 is a trendy spot located in the Jackson Metropolitan Area’s Flowood that serves European and American cuisine in surroundings evocative of a turn-of-the-century New Orleans bar. Table 100’s interior features a piano bar serving craft cocktails while the restaurant’s name refers to it special 100th table; a beautiful design of bodock wood made by master craftsmen.

The Manship

Located in the city’s historic Belhaven neighborhood, The Manship offers diners an eclectic menu defined by dishes that fuse Southern classics with flavors borrowed from across the Mediterranean in a chic, yet rustic and welcoming space. With a menu based around seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers and using a traditional wood fire to give their dishes an amazing, flavorsome taste.

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