I know this is a waste of time, but here are 147 +- Good places to eat in Jackson, Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Clinton, Flora, Pocahontas, Terry, Crystal Springs Area. There are no Michelin Stars here, but there are pitifully few Michelin stars anywhere.
I can leave my house in Clinton and be to the most distant restaurant or bar on this list in 30 minutes or less. I would recommend every Restaurant or Bar on this list (unless a WARNING STATEMENT is included). I am sorry if I left off your favorite.
Categories are listed Alphabetically
Bakery
Broad Street Baking Co & Café at 4465 North Highway 55 #101, Jackson
La Brioche - at 2906 N. State Street, Jackson - French Bakery
Bars and Bar Food:
Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs – at 655 Duling Avenue, Jackson
Capitol Grill – at 5050 I-55 North Frontage Road & Old Canton Road, Jackson – Bar & Grill
Fenian’s Irish Pub – at 901 E. Fortification Street, Jackson
Fine and Dandy – at 100 District Blvd, East, Jackson – burgers, late night food and bar
Fondren Public – at 2765 Old Canton Road, Jackson
Iron Horse Grill - at 320 W. Pearl Street, Jackson – Bar food, (music) entertainment
Ole Tavern – at 416 George Street, Jackson
Pelican Cove Grill - at 3999 Harbor Walk Drive, Ridgeland
Shucker’s Oyster Bar – at 116 Conestoga Road, Ridgeland
The Bulldog – at 6111 Ridgewood Road, Jackson
Underground 119 - at 119 S. President Street (downtown), Jackson - Bar food and Jazz Music
BBQ:
Dave’s BBB - at 970 High Street, Jackson – BBQ and Plates
Dickey’s (chain) - at 1323 W. Government Street, Brandon and other locations – BBQ
Hickory Pit - at1491 Canton Mart Rd, Jackson - BBQ
Smoke House BBQ – at 2227 MS-401 Brandon, & 92GM & WR Flowood - BBQ
Sonny’s BBQ (chain) - at 1374 W. Government Street, Brandon - BBQ
The Pig and Pint - at 3139 North State Street, Fondren – BBQ, Beer
Cafes:
303 Jefferson – at 303 Jefferson Street, Clinton Southern food and bar
Another Broken Egg Café – at 100 Highland Colony Parkway, Madison – Breakfast/Brunch
Arrow Grill – at 957 US-80 E, Clinton – Family Style food and Italian
Elite Restaurant - at 141 E. Capitol Street, Jackson – Plates
Fill up with Billups – at 121 Colony Crossing Way, Madison – Breakfast and coffee
Genna Benna’s – at 200 Town Square Drive, Brandon – Good stuff and drinks
Kathryn’s – at 6800 Old Canton Road #108, Ridgeland – Steaks, sandwiches and seafood
Mama Hamil’s – at 751 US-51 Madison - Southern cooking all you can eat buffet w/BBQ
Casual Family:
Bills’ Creole and Steak Depot – 471 Railroad Avenue, Flora - Casual food and steaks
Blue Rooster – at 4822 H-22, Flora, MS Burgers, Beer
Capitol Grill - at 5050 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson - Plates
Flora Butcher – at 4843 Main Street, Flora – casual dining & butcher shop
Lou’s Full Serve - at 904B E. Fortification, Jackson – Upscale family - Southern Food, Cocktails
Luby’s Cafeteria (Chain) – at 5471 I-55, Jackson
Mr. D’s – at 105 E. Georgetown St, Crystal Springs - Burgers, plates, all you can eat buffet
Primo’s Café – at 2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood – Plates - also breakfast
Primo’s Café – at 515 Lake Harbor Drive, Ridgeland
Primo’s Café – at 201 Baptist Drive, Madison
Picadilly’s Cafeteria (Chain) – at East side I-55 frontage road, Jackson
Ratliff Ferry Trading Post – at 1275 Ratliff Ferry Road, Canton – Casual Friday Night Steaks, Pizza
Strawberry Café – at 107 Depot Drive, Madison – Upscale Casual
Trace Grill – at 574 US-51 Ridgeland – Burgers and southern fare
Wynndale Restaurant and Steakhouse 6672 Terry Road, Terry (off I-55)
Catfish:
Berry’s all you can eat seafood buffet – at H-49 South, Florence
Cock of the Walk – at 141 Madison Landing Circle, Ridgeland (on Barnett Reservoir)
Jerry’s all you can eat catfish – at H-49 South, Florence
Moss Creek Catfish - at 413 Riverwind Dr, Pearl
Chain:
5 Guys Burgers – at 100 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland (in Renaissance at Colony Park)
5 Guys Burgers - at 122 Market Street, Flowood
Bonefish - at 201 Colony Way, Madison - seafood
Georgia Blue - at 223 Ridge Way, Flowood - varied menu and bar
Georgia Blue – at 111 Colony Crossing Way #130, Madison - varied menu and bar
Lone Star Steakhouse – at 442 Riverwind Drive, Pearl
Moe’s Southwest Grill - at 1220 E Northside Dr, Jackson – burritos and bowls
Moe’s Southwest Grill - at 179 Grandview Blvd, Madison – burritos and bowls
Newk’s – all over town and in Brandon, Clinton – Sandwiches, pizza
Outback Steakhouse – at 6030 I-55 North, Jackson
PF Chan’s - at 910 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland - chinese
Crawfish, Cajun, Creole
Crawdad Hole – at 1150 Lakeland Drive – Beside Ag Museum – Cajun Creole
N’Awlins Grill – at 228 Clinton, Blvd – Cajun, Creole, PoBoys
T’Beaux’s – at 1052 Pocahontas Road (H-49) in Pocahontas – Burgers, crawfish, Bar
T’Beaux’s – at 941 US-80, Clinton – Crawfish, catfish,
Formal Dining:
Table 100 - at 100 Ridge Way, Flowood
Walker’s – at 3016 N. State, Jackson/Fondren just north of University Hospital
Local 463 (Sister Rest. to Walker’s) - at 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Parlor Market - at 115 W Capitol St, Jackson
Lou’s Full Serve - at 904B E Fortification St, Jackson,
Manship Wood Fired Kitchen – at 1200 N. State Street #100, Jackson - across from Baptist Hospital
The Gathering - at Livingston Town Square, in Madison County
The Capital Club (Private) – at 125 Congress Street, Jackson (you may have a reciprocal agreement)
French
Anjou – at 361 Township, Madison
Indian
Spice Avenue – at 4711 Highway 55 N, Jackson – Lunch Buffet and dinner menu
Kebab and Curry – at 160 Weisenberger Road, Madison
India Oven – at 1012 Hugh Ward Blvd, Suite A, Flowood
Taste of India – at 957 US Highway 80, Clinton – Lunch Buffet and dinner menu
Italian:
Amerigo’s – at 223 Ridge Way, Flowood
Amerigo’s – at 6592 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland
Biaggi’s – at Renaissance in Colony Park, 970 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Cerami’s – at 5417 Lakeland Drive, Jackson
Bravo Italian – at 4500 I-55 (Highland Village)
Japanese
Bonsai II – at 102 Clinton Center Drive, Clinton – Hibachi, Japanese
Takara – at 951 US Highway 80, Clinton – Japanese Steakhouse
Sakura Bana – at 4800 I-ss North, Jackson – Japanese menu
Osaka – at 4323 Lakeland Drive, Jackson – Hibachi & Japanese cuisine
Nagoya – at 111 Colony Crossing Way, #380, Madison
Mediterranean:
Keifer’s - at 710 Poplar Blvd across from Baptist Hospital – gyros, salads, etc.
Keifer’s - - at 120 N Congress Street - across from Governor’s Mansion - Gyros, Salads, etc.
Athenos – at 111 Colony Crossing #490, Madison - Greek and Lebanese wraps and kabobs
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill - at 730 Lakeland Drive – Mediterranean food and grocery
Vasilio’s Greek Cuisine – at 828 Highway 51, Madison, MS
Aplos – 4500 I-55 N. Suite 174 (in Highland Village)
Kristos – at 971 Madison Avenue – Greek food and craft beer
LuLu Kabab – at 574 US-51, Ridgeland – Greek and comfort food
Krilakas – at 2355, 207 West Jackson, Ridgeland Gyros, Salads casual food
Mexican
El Protillo – at 100 Laurel Park Drive, Flowood and on Government Street in Brandon
Sombra – at 111 Market Street, Flowood & 140 Township Avenue, Madison
La Cazuela - at 1401 E. Fortification Street
Cantina Laredo – at 200 District Blvd. East Upscale Mexican and Bar
Cazadores – at 500 US-51 Ridgeland – Mexican and Vegetarian Mexican
Pizza:
Lost Pizza – at 1220 E. Northside Dr., Jackson
Lost Pizza – at 144 Friendly and Fresh Dr., Flowood
Lost Pizza – at 500 US-51 Ridgeland
Bravo (upscale) – at Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Rd, Highland Village Suite 244, Jackson,
Sal and Mookie’s – at 565 Taylor Street, Jackson - NY Style Pizza and Ice cream
Soulshine Pizza – at 5352 H-25 #1100 Flowood,
Pizza Shack – at 925 E. Fortification Street, Jackson
Pizza Shack – at the Bank 200 West Leak Street, Clinton
Pizza Shack – at 219 Garden Park, Madison
Railroad Pizza - at 4834 Main Street, Flora
Seafood:
Local 463 – at 1100 Highland Colony Parkway #5002 Southern fare, seafood and bar
Saltine - at 622 Duling Ave, Jackson
Drago’s - at 1005 E County Line Rd, Jackson
Half Shell - at 115 Laurel Park Cove, Flowood
Shucker’s - at 116 Conestoga Rd, Ridgeland
Shaggy’s on the Reservoir - at 1733 Spillway Road, Brandon
Soul Food:
Bully’s – at 6103,3118 Livingston Road, Jackson – Soul Food and BBQ
Big Apple Inn – at 509 N. Farish Street, Jackson – Pig Ear Sandwich, Tamales and Smoke Sandwich
E&L BBQ – at 1111 Bailey Avenue (WARNING – BAD (HAZARDOUS) AREA AT NIGHT AND MAYBE DURING DAYTIME, TOO) Added only at request from someone else. I WOULD NOT GO HERE.
Cool Al’s = Hamburgers 4655 McWillie Avenue (WARNING – BAD (HAZARDOUS) AREA AT NIGHT AND MAYBE DURING DAYTIME, TOO) Added only at request from someone else. I WOULD NOT GO HERE.
Steaks (Upscale - Formal Steakhouses):
Koestler’s (Was Ruth’s Chris - at Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Shapley’s - at 868 E Centre St, Ridgeland
Ely’s - at 115 W Jackson St, Ridgeland
Char - at Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson
Doe’s Eat Place – at 898 Avery Blvd, Ridgeland
Tico’s Steakhouse – at 1536 E. Countyline Road, Jackson
Strange and Quirky:
Crechale’s – at 3107 US-80, Jackson – Seafood, Burgers and Steaks
Mayflower - at 123 W Capitol St, Jackson – Seafood and Plates
Hal and Mal’s - at 200 Commerce St, Jackson – bar food and entertainment
Martin’s Downtown – at 214 State Street – Bar food, beer and Live entertainment
Brent’s Drugstore – at 655 Duling Avenue in Jackson - Fondren - Burgers, Onion Rings, Sandwiches and Milk Shakes
CS’s - at 1359 N West Street at Millsaps College – Inez Burgers, sandwiches, Plates and Beer
Beatty Street Grocery – at 101 Beatty Street - Beatty Street Burgers, Bologna Sandwiches, etc.
Cathead Distillery – at 422 South Farish Street Not always open to public – call 601-667-3038
Mermaid Café – at 652 Bellview Drive, Madison fish, wine, tamales – Excellent food - open dinner only owned by Nick Apostle
Cultivation Food Hall – at The District, 1200 Eastover Drive, Suite 125, Jackson – various vendors.
CAET - at Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Sushi, Chinese and Thai:
Ichiban Chinese Buffet & sushi - at 359 RidgeWay, Flowood
Ichiban Chinese Buffet & sushi – at 433 Riverwind Dr, Pearl
Ichiban Chinese Buffet & sushi – at 146 Grandview Blvd, Madison
Ichiban Hibachi and Sushi – at 153 Ridge Way, Flowood - Non-buffet hibachi and Sushi
Surin of Thailand - at 3000 Old Canton Rd #105, Jackson – Thai food
Sakura Bana - at 4800 I-55 north – Sushi
Mr. Chen’s – 5465 I-55 North, Jackson – Chinese, dining and takeout
Edo – at 5834 Ridgewood Drive, Jackson - Sushi, Teriyaki
Thai Tasty – at 5050 Parkway Drive, Jackson -
Thai Time – at 1405 Old Square Road, Jackson – Buffet Thai
Krua Thai – at 1139 Old Fannin Road - Brandon
Tapas:
Babalu Tapas and Tacos - at 622 Duling Ave, Jackson, Tapas
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