5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS
Updated 11 October 2026 · 35 restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, for sit-down meals, barbecue, Mediterranean food or a casual pizza night. Businesses were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, from 35 qualifying businesses considered. Each entry shows its category, price range where listed, hours, address and attributes, along with a summary of what reviewers mention. Hours and details change, so check with each restaurant before visiting.
#1
Boondocks
★ 4.8 (278 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Boondocks is a restaurant rated 4.8 from 278 Google reviews, at 904B E Fortification St in Jackson. It is listed as open daily from 11 am to 10 pm, and no price range is shown. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise the barbecue, loaded fries with brisket, a catfish platter and peach cobbler, plus friendly waitstaff. One reviewer found the burger bland, and another was less keen on the birria tacos.
Best for: Barbecue and catfish platters
- Address
- 904B E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–10 pm
#2
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, with a listed price range of $20-30. Lunch runs Tuesday to Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and it is closed Mondays and Sundays. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, cocktails, late-night food and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Reviewers describe beautifully presented dishes, a balance of upscale and comfortable, and a burger with sweet potato fries cooked well.
Best for: Date nights and dinners with cocktails
- 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
#3
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 delivery, kerbside pickup, Wi-Fi, high chairs and free parking. Reviewers mention strong classic barbecue, a huge screened porch, friendly hospitality, and loaded fries that could be shared between two.
Best for: Groups, families and classic barbecue
- 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
#4
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, with a $10-20 price range. Hours start at 7:30 am most days and at 11 am on Sundays. Google lists delivery, takeaway, a tea selection, desserts and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention quick service, a tender chicken kabob plate with hummus, and a clean dining room. One reviewer warned that not all meats may be halal.
Best for: Quick Mediterranean plates and vegetarian options
- 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
#5
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 Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm, and until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe very authentic pizzas eaten outside, but some felt staff hassled customers over small details.
Best for: Authentic pizza eaten outdoors
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 35 restaurants in Downtown, Jackson MS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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?
Boondocks ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 278 reviews. Walker's Drive In is second at 4.7 from 616 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, 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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