Food scene
Whole Foods Market
4500 I-55 NGood prices on meat. Also serves food separate from groceries.
Pelican Cove Grill
3999 Harborwalk DrLocal bar with good food and music on the reservoir.
Saltine Restaurant
622 Duling AveBest happy hour in town. Great food
Free concerts every Thursday. Has a great pizza spot called sal and mookies there.
21 locals recommend
The District at Eastover
1250 Eastover DrFree concerts every Thursday. Has a great pizza spot called sal and mookies there.
Jo's Diner
241 Ridge WayGreat brunch food with a cool retro vibe. Good prices
El Charro Authentic Mexican
2086 Lakeland DriveGood, cheap Mexican food.
The Pig And The Pint
3139 N State StGreat BBQ and craft beer selection. In Fondren.
Pricey but you will get a great steak every time. Definitely a great spot for a business dinner.
Shapley's Restaurant
868 Centre StreetPricey but you will get a great steak every time. Definitely a great spot for a business dinner.
Koestler Prime
1000 Highland Colony ParkwayGood steak but pricey. Good spot for a business meeting.
Anjou Restaurant
361 Township AvenueBest French restaurant in town.
Keifer's
710 Poplar BlvdGreat Gyros and taziki sauce is killer.
True to Mississippi values. The absolute best steak in the state with an awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend driving out to Learned for this place. About 30 minutes away
H.D. Gibbes & Sons
140 Main StTrue to Mississippi values. The absolute best steak in the state with an awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend driving out to Learned for this place. About 30 minutes away
Shaggy's on the Rez
1733 Spillway RdGood seafood with a great view. Fun bar too
Good date night idea but also a fun solo night learning to cook. Good price. Lots of fun and great food.
Farmer's Table Cooking School in Livingston
1030 Market StreetGood date night idea but also a fun solo night learning to cook. Good price. Lots of fun and great food.
Aplos Simple Mediterranean
4500 Interstate 55Good food and drinks
George Street
George StreetGreat lunch food. Good night bar. Lunch hosts many Jackson Politicians.
Mayflower Cafe
123 W Capitol StThis place is one of the favorite to many Mississippians. A local, historic favorite
The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen
1200 N State StGreat food in downtown area.
The Beagle Bagel Cafe
4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage RdGreat breakfast and lunch spot.
Local 463
1000 Highland Colony PkwyGreat food
Caet [seafood I oysterette]
1000 Highland Colony ParkwayGood drinks and food
The Iron Horse Grill
320 W Pearl StGreat Spot in Downtown Jackson
C S's
North West StreetGreat burgers for a better price.
Neighborhoods
Fondren
Has great restaurants and bars. Only a couple miles from Groovy Ruby
Shopping.
Renaissance
RenaissanceOutdoor shopping with everything you need in 1 spot.
Good shopping with outlet deals. Close to a movie theater for all day fun
36 locals recommend
Outlets of Mississippi
200 Bass Pro DrGood shopping with outlet deals. Close to a movie theater for all day fun
Outdoor shopping with good food in the shopping center.
23 locals recommend
Highland Village Shopping Center
4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage RdOutdoor shopping with good food in the shopping center.
Bar
Shucker's Oyster Bar
116 Conestoga RdFun bar.
Hal & Mal's
200 Commerce StFun bar
Martin's Downtown
214 State StGood food. Great beer
Fondren Public
2765 Old Canton RdStudent beer but everyone is welcome. Young crowd.
The Bulldog, Jackson
6111 Ridgewood RdGreat beer selection
Coffee
Cups
2757 Old Canton RoadGreat coffee and good breakfast food. Awesome local coffee shop.
Fun
Great fun for families and honestly pretty cool to just check out.
44 locals recommend
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
2148 Riverside DrGreat fun for families and honestly pretty cool to just check out.
Great public golf course. Sheraton resort is attached providing a pool day for the family as well.
The Refuge Golf Course
2100 Refuge BlvdGreat public golf course. Sheraton resort is attached providing a pool day for the family as well.
Mississippi Children's Museum
2145 Museum BlvdGreat fun for the family.
Malco Grandview Cinema
221 Grandview BlvdFun for family
Famous author from MS. Visit her house that she grew up in and learn about her life.
26 locals recommend
Eudora Welty House and Garden
1109 Pinehurst StFamous author from MS. Visit her house that she grew up in and learn about her life.
Learn about MS history that happened right here in jackson
45 locals recommend
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
222 North StreetLearn about MS history that happened right here in jackson
Mississippi Blues Trail – Fred McDowell
Learn Why MS is the birthplace of America’s music
Delta Blues Museum
1 Blues AlleyLearn MS ties to blues music and BB KING
Cathead Distillery
422 S Farish StMississippi Children's Museum
2145 Museum BlvdFamily Fun
City/town information
Vicksburg
Right on the MS River. Great fun for everyone with tons of history.
The gateway to the Delta. Great food at Hines grocery and at P-reaux’s Cajun Mudbugs. Lots of history in Yazoo. Check out the downtown.
Yazoo City
The gateway to the Delta. Great food at Hines grocery and at P-reaux’s Cajun Mudbugs. Lots of history in Yazoo. Check out the downtown.
Canton
Great square and things to do.