5 Best Restaurants in Jackson MS
Updated 11 October 2026 · 23 restaurants in Jackson MS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants across Jackson, Mississippi, for dinner out, brunch, casual bites or a relaxed meal with friends. Businesses were ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, with at least 300 reviews each, from 23 qualifying businesses considered. Each entry shows its category, price range where listed, hours, address and attributes, plus a summary of what reviewers mention. Hours and details can change, so check with each restaurant before going.
#1
Walker's Drive In
★ 4.7 (616 Google reviews)New American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Walker's Drive In is a New American restaurant rated 4.7 from 616 Google reviews, at 3016 N State St in Jackson. Its listed price range is $20-30. It is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, dinner on Saturday, and closed Mondays and Sundays. Google lists outdoor seating, cocktails, wine, dessert and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention well-cooked burgers, a relaxed but special atmosphere and friendly service, and one reviewer found it expensive.
Best for: Relaxed dinner with cocktails and wine
- Address
- 3016 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5:30–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 5:30–9:45 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 5:30–8:45 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 5:30–8:45 pm
#2
The Pig & Pint
★ 4.6 (3,019 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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The Pig & Pint is a restaurant rated 4.6 from 3,019 Google reviews, at 3139 N State St in Jackson, with a $10-20 price range. It is open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm and closed on Sundays. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, a kids menu, high chairs and free parking. Reviewers praise the barbecue, brisket, loaded fries and mac and cheese, plus a large screened porch. One reviewer found the ribs sold out by 7 pm.
Best for: Casual barbecue with family-friendly seating
- 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
#3
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
★ 4.6 (1,843 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$10–20 per person
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Aladdin Mediterranean Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,843 Google reviews, at 730 Lakeland Dr in Jackson. Its price range is $10-20. Hours start at 7:30 am most days and at 11 am on Sundays. Google lists delivery, takeaway, vegan and vegetarian options, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention a chicken kabob plate, hummus, and quick seating and service. One reviewer found the lamb disappointing and noted that not all meats are halal.
Best for: Mediterranean lunch, dinner and takeaway
- 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
#4
The Bank by Pizza Shack
★ 4.6 (576 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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The Bank by Pizza Shack is a pizza restaurant rated 4.6 from 576 Google reviews, at 200 W Leake St in Clinton, Mississippi. Hours are 11 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise the authentic, unusual pizzas and a clean, quaint setting, though some describe staff who seemed short with groups.
Best for: Unusual pizzas in a quaint setting
- Address
- 200 W Leake St, Clinton, MS 39056, 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
#5
Elvie's
★ 4.6 (530 Google reviews)French restaurant
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Elvie's is a French restaurant rated 4.6 from 530 Google reviews, at 809 Manship St in Jackson. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 8 am to 2 pm and 4:30 to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm and 4:30 to 9 pm, with Monday and Sunday closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a quiet brunch, biscuit bread pudding, good coffee and a multi-course dinner described as memorable.
Best for: Brunch and a long, relaxed French dinner
- Address
- 809 Manship St, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Tue 8 am–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Wed 8 am–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 23 restaurants in Jackson MS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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
- Walker's Drive In and Aladdin Mediterranean Grill take 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?
Walker's Drive In ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 616 reviews. The Pig & Pint is second at 4.6 from 3,019 reviews.
Which restaurants in Jackson MS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Aladdin Mediterranean Grill, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Walker's Drive In $20–30; The Pig & Pint $10–20; Aladdin Mediterranean Grill $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Walker's Drive In, The Pig & Pint and Aladdin Mediterranean Grill.
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