Restaurants in Jackson, MS

Table 100 is an elegant and inviting bistro in Flowood on the outskirts of Jackson, popular with locals for special occasions, romantic dinners and family celebrations. Warm woods, soft lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows and wonderful piano bar make great background for the menu that seamlessly combines Southern specials with European classics and modern American dishes. The restaurant fits all budgets – you can have great plate lunch special for $10, or you can go all out with pan-seared salmon or black Angus filet with a special bottle of wine from their extensive collection. Cozy piano bar offers original and classic cocktails – you can get anything from mint julep to Sazarac – a mix of whiskey, absinthe and bitters. Don’t miss their week-end brunch, it is a popular local event.

Address: 100 Ridge Way, Flowood, MS 39232, Phone: 601-420-4202

Located on the ground floor of the beautiful historic Fairview Inn in the Jackson’s Belhaven neighborhood, 1908 Provisions is an elegant, upscale restaurant that offers French cuisine with Southern touches and imaginative cocktails. Open only for dinner and Sunday brunch, Provisions is the place for a romantic dinner date or a special celebration. Luxurious décor with the Old World atmosphere is the background for the Executive Chef Zack Athearn’s superb menu that includes Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, 1908 Filet, Signature Redfish, Simon's 1908 Burger and many other dishes created with seasonal fresh ingredients. The menu changes often, but if you are lucky, you will be able to finish your meal with the Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding. Besides their famous martinis, Provisions has a nice wine list.

Address: 734 Fairview St, Jackson, MS 39202, Phone: 601-948-3429

Amerigo Italian Restaurant is a popular regional chain of Italian eateries with extensive menu of Italian and American favorites and great wine list. Their Flowood restaurant is located in Market Street Flowood LP shopping center, in a cozy, pleasant spot with high ceiling and checkered black and white tiles that add a nice Old World Italian touch. They offer a full lunch and dinner menu daily, a daily early bird specials and weekend brunch. Their extensive wine list includes many Italian wines, many available by the glass. Amerigo-Flowood has three private dining rooms for special occasions, meetings and receptions, some small enough for a romantic dinner for two, just ask for some candles on the table.

Address: 155 Market St, Flowood, MS 39232, Phone: 601-992-1550

Caet is a new trendy, lively upscale restaurant and bar located in Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, Mississippi. CAET focuses on sharable snacks, small plates, oysters, unique large plates and extensive list of drinks. The guests can enjoy their meals in the elegant dining room, at the oyster bar or at the table in the charming outside area. The best deal is the lunch Blue Plate that changes daily and comes with two veggies, salad, biscuit and iced tea and includes such treats as catfish blackened or fried and chicken and andouille jambalaya with fried crawfish tails. The large bar offers unique cocktails, large list of craft beers, Mississippi-brewed craft beers on tap and an extensive wine collection from New and Old World, with many available by the glass.

Address: 1000 Highland Colony Parkway #9015, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Phone: 601-321-9169

Restaurants for a First Date

Located in Highland Village Shopping Center, Char Restaurant is an upscale steakhouse with a private club atmosphere, gleaming woodwork, cozy booths with leather banquettes, white tablecloths and fascinating black and white photos on the walls. At night, interesting light fixtures create romantic, cozy vibe. Chef Derek George serves only Evans beef, the highest quality USDA beef, but also classics like short ribs, crab cakes, fried Simmons catfish, crab claws and more. Extensive wine list has something for everyone and the well-stocked bar makes imaginative cocktails. Char has several private dining rooms for special occasions. Their weekend brunch is a special treat with unique, very Southern menu that includes such unusual dishes as their Award-Winning Crab, Shrimp, and Andouille Gumbo.

Address: 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson, MS 39211, Phone: 601-956-9562

Drago's Seafood Restaurant is a casual family-owned and run seafood restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi, famous for their charbroiled oysters. The delicious grilled oysters are so popular that on some days they sell 900 dozens. And if you are totally taken by them, they even sell a kit for making them at home. Other house special that is popular with guests is Drago's Mixed Grill with half charbroiled Maine lobster, a small filet and blackened shrimp, drenched with a light Cajun cream sauce and served with potatoes and corn maque choux. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone. They have a huge beer list with brews from all over the world.

Address: 1005 E County Line Rd, Jackson, MS 39211, Phone: 601-957-1515

Located in Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, Local 463 Urban Kitchen is a modern, spacious restaurant with several distinct areas, large windows that flood the dining space with light and beautiful original art on the walls, in support of local artists. The restaurant is owned by the renowned chef Derek Emerson who brings Southern cuisine to a different level with his own modern twist. The menu is full of everyone’s favorites like Florida Rock Shrimp Pizza, Crème Brule and Fresh Lump Crabmeat. The wine list is great and has large number of wines available by the glass. The best deal is 463 blue plates, served for lunch, with different daily specials served with two veggies, salad, cornbread, and tea.

Address: 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy #5002, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Phone: 601-707-7684