Bettina&#x27;s Soulfood Kitchen

Fried green tomatoes, fresh made to order fried chicken...yummm. Every time I go to Jackson, I look…read moreforward to stopping to say hi and grab a delicious meal.

Stopped in heading back to Texas and I am SO grateful I did! The owners, Tyrone and Greta, are so…read morewelcoming. The story behind the restaurant is incredible, and the food they serve up is even more incredible. Based on other reviews I read, I knew I had to try the fried chicken. They make it fresh to order and it's well worth the wait. I enjoyed reading various publications hanging on the wall while I waited. The fried squash! OH MY GOODNESS!!! I would seriously drive back just for that! When you are in Jackson, this is a MUST! I'll for sure be back when life takes me out that way. I'm truly grateful for the entire experience of meeting them and enjoying their delicious cuisine.

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Amazing crunchy fried chicken

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Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie

4.1(119 reviews)

4.0 mi

•$$$

I've had this spot on my list for a while, so I finally stopped by on a Tuesday for their all-day…read morehappy hour with a friend. We definitely took advantage of the $5 martinis - I tried the Lavender, The Kind You Find, and Quarter tone Ten, and all were delicious. Octavius was our bartender for the evening, and he was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the happy hour specials. It was a real treat having him serve us at the bar. I also ordered the oysters (which were part of the happy hour deal), truffle fries, and Brussels sprouts - everything was fresh and flavorful. The dinner menu caught my eye, and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to try the stuffed redfish with cream sauce. The ambiance was cute and aesthetically pleasing, making it the perfect spot to relax. I can't wait to return for a girls' brunch and get dressed up for a fun weekend outing!

Honestly, thought it would be better. It was pretty mediocre, but I would go one more time to try…read moreother items. I enjoyed my cocktail and the seasoning on the fries. Service was just ok, but our waitress seemed like she was the only one at that time. The chocolate cake was dry and I wouldn't recommend getting it. I prefer the chocolate cake from CAET. Interior was cute and would be a good place for a girls night out and cocktails.

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Mama Hamil’s

4.4(415 reviews)

11.1 mi

Wonderful buffet experience. You don't hear that from me, and likely anyone else very often, but in…read morethis case, it is the truth! I am not sure how I have never found this place before now, but I can tell you that everyone else has. This place was packed! Parking was a nightmare. I cut off a cop and stole his parking spot. Yea! Stick it to the man, Adam! Giant community tables full of buffet goers. I wasn't sure if I could find a seat. I was impressed by the size at that point and then realized on the way out there was a whole second floor as well. It is freaking huge! When you pay, there is a little old lady that douses your hands with sprays of sanitizer. I did not care to partake, she did not care, and insisted. We aren't buddies. You can see the stank face she gave me. I don't care though, hater gonna hate. The buffet is rich with country foods. I was in love from the jump. Fast moving buffet food is my jam. They had all the things I like and tons of other things you folks like. I made two trips, I barely got most of the second down so I didn't get to enjoy dessert. That's ok, I like protein way better than sweet things. Thank you Allah for statin drugs! I had all the fried things! Fried chicken livers are some of my faves, especially if there is mashed potatoes and gravy involved. The fried chicken itself was great. Hell it was all good. I see why it's so damn busy. I think it was like $16 maybe. That's with a drink and endless food and dessert. My server was such a sweet lady and the bus staff were great too. They made sure you didn't want for anything and never had a dirty plate in front of you. I will be back as soon as possible. Planning a visit now! '26 - 102

Plenty of parking, great service, and the food was very good. We will come again. The greens were…read moremy favorite. The bread rolls were very good also.

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Saltine

4.2(581 reviews)

3.0 mi

Stopped by after work to try some of the Cinco de Mayo 2026 special menu items (05/01-05/05). It…read morewas not overly crowded and it was open seating. We were greeted shortly by our waiter Caden. Our waiter was extremely polite and very attentive. I can only speak in the items I personally tried the watermelon jalapeño margarita was a 7.5/10. There wasn't a strong watermelon flavor and there really wasn't a kick from the jalapeño. The bartender wasn't definitely not shy with the liquor but it wasn't over powering. The shrimp and crab ceviche was probably a 8/10 ( could've been a 9/10 but it had cucumbers in it). It had a tad bit too much lime juice or lime taste. The shrimp and crab dip was delicious! 9/10. Fresh chips as well. I really enjoyed the pickled red onion addition was really good. Overall Saltine has a great menu selection, warm and welcoming vibe.

Lovely looking place…read more The service was good. Pretty much right there when you needed them with decent recommendations. For appetizers, I loved the lobster and spring roll. That was delicious. Also got the lobster and crawfish dip ok and one can never go wrong with calamari which was also good. For dinner, I had the salmon and grits and kale. It was ok because not quite what I was expecting - I was expecting spicy and it was too sweet for me but might be my fault for not fully reading the description and being focused on the Cajun seared aspect of it. It was still good though. Nothing superb but filling and loved the crunchy kale on top. Really liked that they were open on a Monday and they were fast. At one point, too fast because one of my co- diner's dinner came too soon while still eating their salad. For dessert, we got the cinnamon roll cheesecake and shared it. I only had one bite because it was too rich for me but it was very tasty and good. Unfortunately, we didn't get the oysters which is THE item to get here but it was otherwise a good visit.

Nashville Chicken.... But get all the oysters...they were gone before I could take a picture.

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Cinnamon bun cheesecake

The Pig & Pint

4.4(1.3k reviews)

3.0 mi

The ribs were fall off the bone amazing! The cole slaw was out of this world. Pulled pork and…read moresausage were also good with the mustard BBQ sauce. Great local beer selection. Very friendly service. Southern BBQ at its best!!!

My brother in law recommended this joint as I was passing through towards New Orleans. Great place!…read moreVery friendly counter help. I ordered the brisket plate with collard greens and Mac n cheese The brisket was juicy. The woman who brought it out described the 5 unlabeled bottles of sauce. They all had different caps. The big ones were original sweet, and hot. The yellow was Carolina mustard. Awesome. The other two were Chipotle and goddamn Sriracha, which should be banned in the South. Anyway... great experience! The mac n cheese could have been warmer.

Interior

Brisket and Sausage.

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Scrooges

4.3(136 reviews)

6.9 mi

Great food, great service, great food! Very laid back and caring staff. Nobody is a stranger.read more

Great burgers and the blackened chicken sandwich was really good as well. Onion Rings are the real…read moredeal....fantastic. Love the bar vibe. Dining area leaves a little to be desired, but fine enough. Tucked away and hidden the way it should be. Will be back

A well-poured whiskey sour!

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Taco salad with fresh fried chips

Grant's Kitchen and Grill

3.8(101 reviews)

7.8 mi

I came in tonight for dinner and got country fried steak with white gravy, mac n cheese, cabbage,…read morejalapeño cornbread, and some tea. Everything tasted FRESH! The breading on the steak has got to be what the streets of heaven are paved of!!! Seasoned so well!!! If I was treating someone not from the south to a really good meal in our area, this is where I would bring them.

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch earlier this week. I got the pot roast, mashed potatoes,…read moreturnip greens with cornbread. She got the chopped stake with Mac and cheese. I would have gotten more veggies, but didn't have room for more, my next time I will try some of the other ones. I have not gotten vegetables this good since my grandmother passed. Everything was delicious hot and fresh. The servers were friendly and helpful, and the place was very clean also We will definitely have to become regulars

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Sugar's Place

4.4(76 reviews)

0.6 mi

Best breakfast around. No matter what you get, it will be delicious. A chicken biscuit with a side…read moreof cheese grits is always my go to. I have never tried lunch here but I can imagine it's just as good as breakfast. Some of the best places are holes in the wall

Got here around 1 PM on a Saturday while I was in town for a convention. I was so saddened to see…read morethat they were out of everything except for two things. The cashier was very nonchalant, and I was almost upset about his demeanor, however, after further interacting with him while ordering, I think it had probably just been a long day because he actually was really friendly and encouraged us to come back another time as well. I got a breakfast toaster, which reminded me of breakfast sandwiches I enjoy, and as I suspected, I enjoyed it! The restaurant let us sit inside and wait for our Uber as they reached the closing time, which I really appreciated. It's a small dining room, but probably a good local spot to try out, just get there early!

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Crazy Cat Eat Up

4.7(85 reviews)

5.6 mi

I stopped by Crazy Cat Eat Up in Jackson, and loved the vibe. The ambiance is fun, colorful, and…read morefull of personality--very welcoming and laid-back. The service was friendly and attentive, the food was awesome as well to make the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. A great local spot if you're looking for good energy and a relaxed atmosphere.

Everything on menu is Absolutely Delicious! Fast service and…read moreservers show attention to your satisfaction. My favorite is the quiche served with a devine salad! Bread pudding is wonderful! We order frozen meals to go. On my top restaurants list for Jackson.

Lunch Menu, September 2024

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Blackened Catfish served over sweet potatoes and topped with salsa

Ms D's Southern Cuisine

5.0(3 reviews)

0.0 mi

After 6 years in Jackson I had the best breakfast yet. The food is delicious, plentiful and almost…read moretoo inexpensive. The service was great, prompt and super friendly. I'm sure they are busier during the work week but on a Saturday morning they weren't busy. I will be back.

Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. Very inexpensive for the abundance of breakfast you get.read more

Two meats, eggs, hash browns and toast for under $5.

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Kristopher W.

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4

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7 years ago

AMAZING food. One of my favorite places to go for lunch! Miss Bettina knows how to hook it up in the kitchen. Always a friendly face when I pickup a to-go order as well! read more

Linda L.

5

8

7 years ago

It was amazing. Gorgeous town too. Restaurant on the Historic square of Canton. The food was great and food Las so hospitable and helpful

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