Guidebook for Jackson
Belhaven Neighborhood Food & Entertainment
Believe it or not, Jackson is a foodie destination and restaurant cultivation hotbed. Home to James Beard Award winning chefs and top quality casual to fine restaurants, I can promise you won't leave here hungry!
*2023 Update:
Both Sambou's African Kitchen on County Line Road in Northeast Jackson and Chef Hunter Evans at Elvie's Restaurant in Belhaven have both been nominated as semi-finalists in this year's James Beard Award. Winners will be celebrated on June 5, 2023.*
1908 Provisions: Great upscale food, just 3 doors down from us towards State Street (West) at the Fairview Inn. They also have a bar called the Library Lounge which serves tapas and upscale martinis and other signature cocktails.
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1908 Provisions
734 Fairview St1908 Provisions: Great upscale food, just 3 doors down from us towards State Street (West) at the Fairview Inn. They also have a bar called the Library Lounge which serves tapas and upscale martinis and other signature cocktails.
Native Coffee
1800 N State St3 blocks away, across from Millsaps College.
Great wiskey selection, upscale farm to table menu. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner just a few blocks away. Its a nice walk.
Focusing on wood-fired meats, seafood and pizzas and boasting the largest whiskey collection in town, The Manship sounds like it would be named after a decidedly masculine sailing vessel. In truth, the name comes from the historic gothic revival mansion located not too far from the restaurant in Belhaven. The Manship strives to utilize whole animal cookery whenever possible out of respect for the farmers and their livestock that provide the proteins. This philosophy shows up throughout the Mediterranean-leaning menu from charcuterie boards of cured meats to pasta sauces to pizza toppings.
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The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen
1200 N State StGreat wiskey selection, upscale farm to table menu. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner just a few blocks away. Its a nice walk.
Focusing on wood-fired meats, seafood and pizzas and boasting the largest whiskey collection in town, The Manship sounds like it would be named after a decidedly masculine sailing vessel. In truth, the name comes from the historic gothic revival mansion located not too far from the restaurant in Belhaven. The Manship strives to utilize whole animal cookery whenever possible out of respect for the farmers and their livestock that provide the proteins. This philosophy shows up throughout the Mediterranean-leaning menu from charcuterie boards of cured meats to pasta sauces to pizza toppings.
Amazing food. It's right next to The Corner Market grocery store in the neighborhood
This Belhaven refuge combines a sort of woodsy feel with a novel almost steampunk industrial vibe to create an eminently comfortable neighborhood hang. The bar and lounge area are great places to enjoy a craft cocktail or beer while you wait for a table to open up, which is a common occurrence at this popular eatery. Patience is rewarded with a seasonal menu of dishes inspired by Southern, French and Creole influences. Even with so many excellent choices on the menu, the No.7 Burger with candied bacon and tomato-bacon aioli is always a power move.
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Lou's Full-Serv
904B E Fortification StAmazing food. It's right next to The Corner Market grocery store in the neighborhood
This Belhaven refuge combines a sort of woodsy feel with a novel almost steampunk industrial vibe to create an eminently comfortable neighborhood hang. The bar and lounge area are great places to enjoy a craft cocktail or beer while you wait for a table to open up, which is a common occurrence at this popular eatery. Patience is rewarded with a seasonal menu of dishes inspired by Southern, French and Creole influences. Even with so many excellent choices on the menu, the No.7 Burger with candied bacon and tomato-bacon aioli is always a power move.
Just across Poplar Boulevard from its original location, Keifer's is a longtime fixture in the Belhaven neighborhood. Opened in 1980, “Jackson didn’t know what hummus was, or gyros or falafel or cottage fries,” current general manager Chip Holden explains. Keifer’s was also one of the very first restaurants in the Jackson area to offer outdoor seating. Today, the menu hasn't changed and the decor - painstakingly recreated from the original location - lives on.
Get the feta cheese dressing. Dip everything in it. Repeat. Get a pint of said dressing to take home with you. You don't have to thank me.
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Keifer's
710 Poplar BlvdJust across Poplar Boulevard from its original location, Keifer's is a longtime fixture in the Belhaven neighborhood. Opened in 1980, “Jackson didn’t know what hummus was, or gyros or falafel or cottage fries,” current general manager Chip Holden explains. Keifer’s was also one of the very first restaurants in the Jackson area to offer outdoor seating. Today, the menu hasn't changed and the decor - painstakingly recreated from the original location - lives on.
Get the feta cheese dressing. Dip everything in it. Repeat. Get a pint of said dressing to take home with you. You don't have to thank me.
Fertile Ground Beer Co.
800 Manship StreetSpectrum Sip
1002 N Jefferson StFenian's Pub
901 E Fortification StGreat Irish American food.
Wingstop
398 US-51The wings are pretty good and so are the fries. Veggies come a la carte.
La Cazuela
1401 E Fortification StTry the Garden Quesadilla - one of my favorites!
The Pizza Shack
925 E Fortification StFondren Neighborhood Food & Entertainment
Oysters - lots and lots of different types of oysters. Eat.Your.Heart.Out.
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Saltine Restaurant
622 Duling AveOysters - lots and lots of different types of oysters. Eat.Your.Heart.Out.
There’s no arguing that Brent’s Drugs is one of Jackson’s most visibly iconic spots.
Thanks to movies like “The Help” and magazines such as Vogue and Southern Living, audiences all over the country have become acquainted with the diner’s signature turquoise décor and retro neon signs. It’s challenging to find an article or feature written about Brent’s Drugs that doesn’t include the word “nostalgia” somewhere in the headline.
Brent’s style makes it an excellent fit for the historic Fondren District. It’s a fun and comfortable place to take out-of-town visitors. But underneath all the chrome and color, Brent’s Drugs is a neighborhood diner. And that brings with it a whole different set of expectations. The coffee should be good, but not fancy. Everything should come with a biscuit on the side and the option to add cheese.
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Brent's Soda Fountain
655 Duling AveThere’s no arguing that Brent’s Drugs is one of Jackson’s most visibly iconic spots.
Thanks to movies like “The Help” and magazines such as Vogue and Southern Living, audiences all over the country have become acquainted with the diner’s signature turquoise décor and retro neon signs. It’s challenging to find an article or feature written about Brent’s Drugs that doesn’t include the word “nostalgia” somewhere in the headline.
Brent’s style makes it an excellent fit for the historic Fondren District. It’s a fun and comfortable place to take out-of-town visitors. But underneath all the chrome and color, Brent’s Drugs is a neighborhood diner. And that brings with it a whole different set of expectations. The coffee should be good, but not fancy. Everything should come with a biscuit on the side and the option to add cheese.
The BBQ, sweet joy... what's there NOT to love here?! You are seriously missing out if you leave Jackson without trying this place..... I'm not kidding. And then you'll kick yourself for not allowing enough time in your trip to come back.
The “Pint” in the name of this affable barbecue bar refers to the taproom in the back which features one of the most impressive selection of craft beers in Jackson. The bar is lined with trophies from competitive BBQ events, and that’s where the “Pig” comes in. The pitmasters moved from contests to serving their delectable smoked meats to the public instead of just lucky judges. From super smoky cola-glazed ribs to peppery beef brisket to their popular smoked bologna, Pig & Pint is a winner. Try their cheesy Bacon Melt sandwich with pork belly, brisket and collard greens for a taste of Mississippi on toast.
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The Pig And The Pint
3139 N State StThe BBQ, sweet joy... what's there NOT to love here?! You are seriously missing out if you leave Jackson without trying this place..... I'm not kidding. And then you'll kick yourself for not allowing enough time in your trip to come back.
The “Pint” in the name of this affable barbecue bar refers to the taproom in the back which features one of the most impressive selection of craft beers in Jackson. The bar is lined with trophies from competitive BBQ events, and that’s where the “Pig” comes in. The pitmasters moved from contests to serving their delectable smoked meats to the public instead of just lucky judges. From super smoky cola-glazed ribs to peppery beef brisket to their popular smoked bologna, Pig & Pint is a winner. Try their cheesy Bacon Melt sandwich with pork belly, brisket and collard greens for a taste of Mississippi on toast.
This place is run by some of the nicest and most humble people you will ever meet. They treat my family like their own. Here you will find some of the best Mediterranean food in Jackson, and a grocery next door. My favorites are the lamb chops, sweet Lebanese tea, and meat dolmas; but, everything there is really absolutely amazing!
Flavorful selections, competitive prices and a real neighborhood feel make Aladdin the kind of spot that invites regular travels, and that’s just as owner/chef Yoseph Ali intended. Opened on Lakeland Drive in November 2004, Aladdin’s Mediterranean cuisine wraps in flavors from Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, a bit of Greece. With the sprawling University of Mississippi Medical Center just across Lakeland Drive and St. Dominic Hospital right down the street, Aladdin is in a sweet spot to reach health-conscious professionals as well as diners in Fondren and beyond with a taste for adventure.
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Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
730 Lakeland DrThis place is run by some of the nicest and most humble people you will ever meet. They treat my family like their own. Here you will find some of the best Mediterranean food in Jackson, and a grocery next door. My favorites are the lamb chops, sweet Lebanese tea, and meat dolmas; but, everything there is really absolutely amazing!
Flavorful selections, competitive prices and a real neighborhood feel make Aladdin the kind of spot that invites regular travels, and that’s just as owner/chef Yoseph Ali intended. Opened on Lakeland Drive in November 2004, Aladdin’s Mediterranean cuisine wraps in flavors from Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, a bit of Greece. With the sprawling University of Mississippi Medical Center just across Lakeland Drive and St. Dominic Hospital right down the street, Aladdin is in a sweet spot to reach health-conscious professionals as well as diners in Fondren and beyond with a taste for adventure.
All over the world, coffeehouses fuel creativity, conversation, and community. At Fondren’s The Bean, Kristy Buchanan and her team of baristas are filling a gap with not only locally-roasted coffee but small plates, pastries, cocktails, craft beer, courtyard concerts, and more.
With the support of several business leaders in the neighborhood, Kristy took over the Sneaky Beans space in 2019 and the community they had already cultivated and amplified it, turning it into the ultimate neighborhood gathering spot that's inclusive of all ages and interests.
Storytime on Tuesdays at 9 am has become a standby for local moms, taking place in their courtyard when the weather's nice. Another regularly scheduled outdoor event is Songwriter Night, where local artists perform originals under the stars. Trivia Night is also huge for The Bean, with large crowds packing the indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Sneaky Beans
2914 N State StAll over the world, coffeehouses fuel creativity, conversation, and community. At Fondren’s The Bean, Kristy Buchanan and her team of baristas are filling a gap with not only locally-roasted coffee but small plates, pastries, cocktails, craft beer, courtyard concerts, and more.
With the support of several business leaders in the neighborhood, Kristy took over the Sneaky Beans space in 2019 and the community they had already cultivated and amplified it, turning it into the ultimate neighborhood gathering spot that's inclusive of all ages and interests.
Storytime on Tuesdays at 9 am has become a standby for local moms, taking place in their courtyard when the weather's nice. Another regularly scheduled outdoor event is Songwriter Night, where local artists perform originals under the stars. Trivia Night is also huge for The Bean, with large crowds packing the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Jackson’s oldest bakery has been the city’s go-to destination for made-from-scratch baked goods since 1962. Mr. Campbell’s original recipes are still used to make their specialty almond-flavored iced teacakes (first-timers try one free). But Campbell’s is also known for their custom cakes for special occasions, cheesecakes, cookies and other sweet treats.
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Campbell's Bakery
3013 N State StJackson’s oldest bakery has been the city’s go-to destination for made-from-scratch baked goods since 1962. Mr. Campbell’s original recipes are still used to make their specialty almond-flavored iced teacakes (first-timers try one free). But Campbell’s is also known for their custom cakes for special occasions, cheesecakes, cookies and other sweet treats.
Highball Lanes is the latest entertainment destination in the historic Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS. With 10 bowling lanes, a high end restaurant and bar, and neighboring theatre and tiki bar, there are limitless good times to be had.
We serve contemporary, seasonal Southern cuisine. From prime rib to gumbo, burgers to bread pudding, every dish is made from scratch in house.
Highball Lanes
3019 North State StreetHighball Lanes is the latest entertainment destination in the historic Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS. With 10 bowling lanes, a high end restaurant and bar, and neighboring theatre and tiki bar, there are limitless good times to be had.
We serve contemporary, seasonal Southern cuisine. From prime rib to gumbo, burgers to bread pudding, every dish is made from scratch in house.
Northeast Jackson Food & Entertainment
Bakery, Restaurant, Dessert, and coffee. Everything is made in house here. The only way you can go wrong at this place is by not buying a loaf of bread to take home with you.
A Jackson stalwart, Broad Street has been baking artisan breads and pastries since 1998. They also serve full menus for all three daily meals with egg dishes and varieties of avocado toast at breakfast, burgers and sandwiches for lunch and rich pasta dishes for the evening repast. A beverage menu of coffee drinks plus beer and wine completes the dining experience.
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Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe
4465 Interstate 55Bakery, Restaurant, Dessert, and coffee. Everything is made in house here. The only way you can go wrong at this place is by not buying a loaf of bread to take home with you.
A Jackson stalwart, Broad Street has been baking artisan breads and pastries since 1998. They also serve full menus for all three daily meals with egg dishes and varieties of avocado toast at breakfast, burgers and sandwiches for lunch and rich pasta dishes for the evening repast. A beverage menu of coffee drinks plus beer and wine completes the dining experience.
Upscale food and environment. They have a great little cocktail lounge, nice wine selection, and craft cocktails. Can't go wrong with this place.
"The massive and modern dining room at BRAVO! is a popular gathering spot for friends and families looking to celebrate special occasions over platters of delicious Italian food. The open kitchen offers a view of the bustle of the staff as they prepare wood-fired pizzas, steaks and pasta plus some excellent seafood dishes as well. The wine list has been recognized as one of the finest in the city."
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BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar
Upscale food and environment. They have a great little cocktail lounge, nice wine selection, and craft cocktails. Can't go wrong with this place.
"The massive and modern dining room at BRAVO! is a popular gathering spot for friends and families looking to celebrate special occasions over platters of delicious Italian food. The open kitchen offers a view of the bustle of the staff as they prepare wood-fired pizzas, steaks and pasta plus some excellent seafood dishes as well. The wine list has been recognized as one of the finest in the city."
Great place for kids and adults! It's a trendy environment, New York style pizza, paninis, and pasta. They have an ice cream bar for the kids and give them WikiStix at the table to make something to hang on thr walls. There's a lounge off to the side with great beer selections and a full bar. Don't be surprised if the manager comes and checks on your table. Top notch service.
Intriguing pizza combinations and a commitment to their New York-style make this 15-year-old Jackson restaurant a local treasure. Relocating to The District at Eastover in 2021, the red-checkered tablecloths, welcoming patio, and dough made from scratch daily made a move, too. Sal & Mookie’s also brought along their family-friendly ice cream scoop shop that opens to an outside pickup window for after-school treats on good weather days.
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Sal and Mookie's New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint- Jackson
200 District Boulevard EastGreat place for kids and adults! It's a trendy environment, New York style pizza, paninis, and pasta. They have an ice cream bar for the kids and give them WikiStix at the table to make something to hang on thr walls. There's a lounge off to the side with great beer selections and a full bar. Don't be surprised if the manager comes and checks on your table. Top notch service.
Intriguing pizza combinations and a commitment to their New York-style make this 15-year-old Jackson restaurant a local treasure. Relocating to The District at Eastover in 2021, the red-checkered tablecloths, welcoming patio, and dough made from scratch daily made a move, too. Sal & Mookie’s also brought along their family-friendly ice cream scoop shop that opens to an outside pickup window for after-school treats on good weather days.
Edo | Japanese Restaurant
5834 Ridgewood RdSushi
Sakura Bana
4800 I-55Sushi
Started in 2004 by Chris Newcomb, Newk’s Eatery is a family-rooted quality kitchen, where those seeking high-quality, feel-good comforts will discover Newcomb Family classics and chef-inspired takes on trending favorites. Always made to order in an open kitchen with the freshest ingredients, and served up with authentic hospitality.
Newk's serves fresh tossed salads, oven baked sandwiches, California style pizzas and homemade cakes. Come in and enjoy for yourself, and see the many good reasons why everyone continues to come back to Newk's.
(Visit Jackson)
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Newk's Eatery
4450 Interstate 55 NorthStarted in 2004 by Chris Newcomb, Newk’s Eatery is a family-rooted quality kitchen, where those seeking high-quality, feel-good comforts will discover Newcomb Family classics and chef-inspired takes on trending favorites. Always made to order in an open kitchen with the freshest ingredients, and served up with authentic hospitality.
Newk's serves fresh tossed salads, oven baked sandwiches, California style pizzas and homemade cakes. Come in and enjoy for yourself, and see the many good reasons why everyone continues to come back to Newk's.
(Visit Jackson)
McAlister's Deli
1240 E Northside DrMr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Restaurant
5465 Interstate 55 North Frontage RdGo to for fantastic hot pots and Asian groceries
Sambou's African Kitchen
1625 East County Line RoadLa Brioche LLC
2906 Eastover DrDowntown Jackson Food & Entertainment
Awesome restaurant, try their Friday seafood bisque or their Red Beans and Rice. I even hear their spicy pimento cheese is pretty darn tasty. Their tamales are also on point.
"One of Jackson’s premier live entertainment venues for blues, jazz and roots music, Hal & Mal’s is known as a family-friendly destination for diners seeking soulful comfort food served in an unfussy environment. The restaurant is particularly acclaimed for their soups and for hosting a weekly “Blue Monday” party with the Central Mississippi Blues Society. The kitchen is closed on Mondays, but the bar is definitely open."
They have entertainment through out the week from small restaurant groups to large concerts.
They also host Jackson's annual and famous "Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade" which draws over 60,000+ people each year.
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Hal & Mal's
200 Commerce StAwesome restaurant, try their Friday seafood bisque or their Red Beans and Rice. I even hear their spicy pimento cheese is pretty darn tasty. Their tamales are also on point.
"One of Jackson’s premier live entertainment venues for blues, jazz and roots music, Hal & Mal’s is known as a family-friendly destination for diners seeking soulful comfort food served in an unfussy environment. The restaurant is particularly acclaimed for their soups and for hosting a weekly “Blue Monday” party with the Central Mississippi Blues Society. The kitchen is closed on Mondays, but the bar is definitely open."
They have entertainment through out the week from small restaurant groups to large concerts.
They also host Jackson's annual and famous "Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade" which draws over 60,000+ people each year.
Top notch plate lunches and the nightlife is abound as a Jackson bar and concert venue.
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Martin's Downtown
214 State StTop notch plate lunches and the nightlife is abound as a Jackson bar and concert venue.
Now the City Limits Cafe'
The menu changes daily, mostly served “buffet,” you pick a meat and two sides style. Expect four types of meat and 11 sides, plus fresh homemade desserts, like banana pudding, pecan pie and chocolate cake. On a recent visit, there was fried chicken, baked chicken, fried pork chops, hamburger steak, rice and gravy, creamed potatoes, turnip greens, mac and cheese, green beans, butter beans, black-eyed peas and cornbread.
The Farmer's Table
929 High StNow the City Limits Cafe'
The menu changes daily, mostly served “buffet,” you pick a meat and two sides style. Expect four types of meat and 11 sides, plus fresh homemade desserts, like banana pudding, pecan pie and chocolate cake. On a recent visit, there was fried chicken, baked chicken, fried pork chops, hamburger steak, rice and gravy, creamed potatoes, turnip greens, mac and cheese, green beans, butter beans, black-eyed peas and cornbread.
Shiro Cafe & Restaurant - Ethiopian cuisine
125 South Congress StreetArts & Culture
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
222 North StreetMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
2332 Margaret W Alexander DrMississippi Museum of Art
380 S Lamar StMississippi Sports Hall of Fame
1152 Lakeland DrThalia Mara Hall
255 E Pascagoula StMississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum
1150 Lakeland DrMississippi Børnemuseum
2145 Museum BlvdLocated a few blocks away on Pinehurst Street across from Belhaven stands the home of the famous Southern Gothic author, Eudora Welty.
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Eudora Welty House and Garden
1109 Pinehurst StLocated a few blocks away on Pinehurst Street across from Belhaven stands the home of the famous Southern Gothic author, Eudora Welty.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
2148 Riverside DrCapri Theatre
3023 North State StreetSightseeing
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
3315 Lakeland Terrace