5 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants that Google marks as family friendly around downtown Jackson, MS. Places were ranked by their Google rating and review count. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry draws on the Google listing, including hours, price range, address and attributes such as kids' menus and high chairs, plus what reviewers say about food, service and atmosphere. It is useful for planning a meal with children, a group dinner or a relaxed weekday lunch. Hours and menus change, so confirm details before you go.
#1
The Pig & Pint
★ 4.6 (3,019 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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A restaurant at 3139 N State St with a 4.6 rating from 3,019 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm and closed Sundays. Google lists a kids' menu, high chairs, good for kids, outdoor seating and free parking. Reviewers mention barbecue, a sliced brisket plate with mac and cheese, loaded fries that were enough to share, and a large screened porch.
Best for: Barbecue with a kids' menu
- Address
- 3139 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
★ 4.6 (1,843 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$10–20 per person
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A Mediterranean restaurant at 730 Lakeland Dr with a 4.6 rating from 1,843 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. Hours run daily from about 7:30 am to 9:30 or 10:30 pm, with a later Sunday opening. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery and wheelchair access throughout, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Reviewers mention chicken kabob plates meant for sharing, hummus, gyro salads and quick service, and some said the lamb did not meet expectations.
Best for: Shared kabob plates
- Address
- 730 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–9:30 pm; Sat 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–9:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–9:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–9:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–9:30 pm
#3
Sal & Mookie's - Madison
★ 4.6 (511 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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A pizza restaurant at 111 Colony Crossing Way in Madison, MS, outside downtown Jackson. It has a 4.6 rating from 511 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is closed on Mondays and open the rest of the week until 9 or 10 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway and wheelchair access. Reviewers mention cheese pizza and hamburgers that kids liked and plenty of options for adults and children, and some noted phone waits of about 15 minutes for larger parties.
Best for: Pizza for mixed-age groups
- Address
- 111 Colony Crossing Way Ste 130, Madison, MS 39110, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9:30 pm
#4
Martin's Downtown
★ 4.5 (1,266 Google reviews)Live music venue
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A downtown venue at 214 State St with a 4.5 rating from 1,266 reviews. Hours are 11 am to 2 am most days and 11 am to 9 pm on Sundays. Google lists live performances, a bar on site, free and paid parking, family friendly and good for kids, with wheelchair access throughout. Reviewers mention attentive servers, well-cooked food, tea refills and a quiet afternoon that filled up quickly.
Best for: Downtown dining with live performances
- Address
- 214 State St, Jackson, MS 39201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–2 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–2 am; Wed 11 am–2 am
#5
Soulshine Pizza
★ 4.5 (738 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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A pizza restaurant at 5352 MS-25 in Flowood with a 4.5 rating from 738 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily from 11 am, closing at 9 or 10 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, sport, kerbside pickup, delivery and wheelchair access. Reviewers mention a kids' meal pizza that matched the size of the adult small, a Wednesday kids' night, and a few said toppings were light on one visit.
Best for: Pizza with a Wednesday kids' night
- Address
- 5352 MS-25 #1100, Flowood, MS 39232, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Aladdin Mediterranean Grill takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Aladdin Mediterranean Grill opens at 7:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
The Pig & Pint ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 3,019 reviews. Aladdin Mediterranean Grill is second at 4.6 from 1,843 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS are open late?
Martin's Downtown stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Pig & Pint $10–20; Aladdin Mediterranean Grill $10–20; Sal & Mookie's - Madison $10–20; Soulshine Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Pig & Pint, Aladdin Mediterranean Grill, Sal & Mookie's - Madison, Martin's Downtown and Soulshine Pizza.
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