re: Will be working in Jackson, MS for at least a year; restaurant/bar recommendations

If you have a hankering to buy furniture for some weird reason while you are there go to Furniture Market in Fondren. My son just started working there as his first after school job. Shits pricey but the guy that runs it is awesome.

Shuckers oyster bar on the reservoir has decent food and is a great bar at night. Crowd ages range mid 20s to mid 40s. Always live bands on Friday/Saturday night

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For bars try out Fondren’s Public, great bar just down I-55 from Ridgeland.

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Man frick that bar. Nothing but snooty assholes in there

Hell yes that place is still open.. go there once a week!

Southern Prohibiton is my favorite brewery in the state. Good call on the Bulldog. Don’t go there near enough.

It’s right down the street from where I will be staying/living. I started a list tonight of what I drank. I should finish off the menu by March.

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I started a list tonight of what I drank. I should finish off the menu by March.

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Just FYI, but the new Shell gas station on Old Fannin Road close to the Spillway has Ghost in stock (manifested around October 1st). I asked my mom to pick me up a couple 4-packs last night and keep them for me until I make it back over there.

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I would stay away from downtown Jackson at night, that's for sure.

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Also, if you don’t already have a gun and concealed carry permit, put it on your “things to do ASAP list”

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Downtown Jackson completely shuts down at night time

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I would stay away from downtown Jackson at night,

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This should get you started.


Food in Jackson MS area

Bars and Bar Food:

Pelican Cove Grill - at 3999 Harbor Walk Drive, Ridgeland
Iron Horse Grill - at 320 W. Pearl Street – Bar food, (music) entertainment
Underground 119 - at 119 S. President Street (downtown) - Bar food and Jazz entertainment
Fenian’s Irish Pub – at 901 E. Fortification Street
Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs – at 655 Duling Avenue, Jackson
Shucker’s Oyster Bar – at 116 Conestoga Road, Ridgeland
The Bulldog – at 6111 Ridgewood Road
Fondren Public – at 2765 Old Canton Road
Ole Tavern – at 416 George Street

BBQ:

Hickory Pit - at Canton Mart Square, 1491 Canton Mart Rd, Jackson - BBQ
The Pig and Pint - at 3139 North State Street, Fondren – BBQ, Beer
Smoke House BBQ – at 2227 MS-401 Brandon, & 92GM & WR Flowood - BBQ
Sonny’s BBQ (chain) - at 1374 W. Government Street, Brandon - BBQ
Dickey’s (chain) - at 1323 W. Government Street, Brandon and other locations – BBQ
Dave’s BBB - at 970 High Street, Jackson – BBQ and Plates
Mama Hamil’s – at 751 US-51 Madison - BBQ buffet and southern cooking

Cafes:

Elite Restaurant - at 141 E. Capitol Street, Jackson - Plates

Casual Family:

Primo’s Café – at Flowood, Ridgeland, Madison – Plates - also breakfast
Picadilly’s Cafeteria – at East side I-55 frontage road just north of Northside Drive
Capitol Grill - at 5050 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson - Plates
Lou’s Full Serve - at 904B E. Fortification – Upscale from Family - Plates, Southern Food, Cocktails
Trace Grill – at 574 US-51 Ridgeland – Burgers and southern fare
Luby’s Cafeteria – at 5471 I-55

Catfish:

Jerry’s all you can eat catfish – at H-49 South, Florence
Berry’s all you can eat seafood buffet – at H-49 South, Florence
Moss Creek Catfish - at 413 Riverwind Dr, Pearl

Chain:

Georgia Blue - at 223 Ridge Way, Flowood, and 111 Colony Crossing Way #130, Madison - varied menu
PF Chan’s - at 910 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland - chinese
Bonefish - at 201 Colony Way, Madison - seafood
Newk’s – all over town and in Clinton – Sandwiches, pizza
Moe’s Southwest Grill - at 1220 E Northside Dr, Jackson and 179 Grandview Blvd, Madison – burritos and bowls

Formal Dining:

Table 100 - at 100 Ridge Way, Flowood
Walker’s – at 3016 N. State, just north of University Hospital
Local 463 (Sister Rest. to Walker’s) - at 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Parlor Market - at 115 W Capitol St, Jackson
Local 463 - at 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Lou’s Full Serve - at 904B E Fortification St, Jackson,
Manship Wood Fired Kitchen – at 1200 N. State Street #100 Across from Baptist Hospital
The Gathering - at Livingston Town Square, in Madison County
The Capital Club (Private) – at 125 Congress Street (you may have a reciprocal agreement)

French

Anjou – at 361 Township, Madison

Italian:

Amerigo’s – at 223 Ridge Way, Flowood and 6592 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland
Biaggi’s – at Renaissance in Colony Park, 970 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Cerami’s – at 5417 Lakeland Drive, Jackson


Mediterranean:

Keifer’s - Gryos, across from Baptist Hospital and across from Governor’s Mansion on President Street – Grros and Greek Salads
Athenos – at 111 Colony Crossing #490, Madison - Greek and Lebanese wraps and kabobs
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill - at 730 Lakeland Drive – Mediterranean food and grocery
Vasilio’s Greek Cuisine – at 828 Highway 51, Madison, MS

Mexican

El Protillo – at 100 Laurel Park Drive, Flowood and on Government Street in Brandon
Sombra – at 111 Market Street, Flowood & 140 Township Avenue, Madison
La Cazuela - at 1401 E. Fortification Street

Pizza:

Lost Pizza – at 1220 E. Northside Dr., Jackson & 144 Friendly and Fresh Dr., Flowood
Bravo (upscale) – at Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Rd, Highland Village Suite 244, Jackson,
Sal and Mookie’s – at 565 Taylor Street, Jackson - NY Style Pizza and Ice cream
Soulshine Pizza – at 5352 H-25 #1100 Flowood,
Pizza Shack – at 925 E. Fortification Street, Jackson
Railroad Pizza - at 4834 Main Street, Flora


Seafood:

Local 463 – at 1100 Highland Colony Parkway #5002 Southern fare, seafood and bar
Seafood R’evolution - at Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Saltine - at 622 Duling Ave, Jackson
Drago’s - at 1005 E County Line Rd, Jackson
Half Shell - at 115 Laurel Park Cove, Flowood
Shucker’s - at 116 Conestoga Rd, Ridgeland
Shaggy’s on the Reservoir - at 1733 Spillway Road, Brandon


Soul Food:

Bully’s – at 6103,3118 Livingston Road, Jackson – Soul Food and BBQ
Big Apple Inn – at 509 N.Farish Street, Jackson – Pig Ear Sandwich, Tamales and Smoke Sandwich

Steaks (formal steakhouses):

Koestler’s (Was Ruth’s Chris - at Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland
Shapley’s - at 868 E Centre St, Ridgeland
Ely’s - at 115 W Jackson St, Ridgeland
Char - at Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson
Doe’s Eat Place – at 898 Avery Blvd, Ridgeland
Tico’s Steakhouse – at 1536 E. Countyline Road, Jackson


Strange and Quirky:

Crechale’s – at 3107 US-80, Jackson – Seafood, Burgers and Steaks
Mayflower - at 123 W Capitol St, Jackson – Seafood and Plates
Hal and Mal’s - at 200 Commerce St, Jackson – bar food and entertainment
Martin’s Downtown – at 214 State Street – Bar food, beer and Live entertainment
Brent’s Drugstore – at 655 Duling Avenue in Jackson - Fondren - Burgers, Onion Rings, Sandwiches and Milk Shakes
CS’s - at 1359 N West Street at Millsaps College – Inez Burgers, sandwiches, Plates and Beer
Beatty Street Grocery – at 101 Beatty Street - Beatty Street Burgers, Bologna Sandwiches, etc.
Cathead Distillery – at 422 South Farish Street Not always open to public – call 601-667-3038

Sushi, Chinese and Thai:

Ichiban Chinese Buffet & sushi - at 359 RidgeWay, Flowood and 433 Riverwind Dr, Pearl, 146 Grandview Blvd, Madison
Ichiban Hibachi and Sushi – at 153 Ridge Way, Flowood - Non-buffet hibachi and Sushi
Surin of Thailand - at 3000 Old Canton Rd #105, Jackson – Thai food
Sakura Bana - at 4800 I-55 north - Sushi

Tapas:

Babalu Tapas and Tacos - at 622 Duling Ave, Jackson, Tapas