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    Mama Hamil’s

    4.4 (416 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sal H.

    If you're looking for a low priced dining spot offers a lot of options, Mama Hamil's offers a great buffet. The barbecue ribs were surprisingly good and you can stuck your plate as much as you want. The line went quick on Entry and the staff was constantly cleaning the tables. Overall the decor is family style seating

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    Shannon S.

    I really didn't enjoy my food here and found EVERYTHING to be VERY bland. My mother and aunt love this place and when I looked at the menu I could tell I was probably not going to like the food here but I would still give it a chance. So I don't eat pork and based on the menu I assumed most of the vegetables would be full of pork and that assumption was 100% correct. I had two plates of food which probably wasn't worth the price of admission here. The two plates of food I ate here were just very bland to me and nothing I would want to eat again. My mother mentioned she thought the food was far less flavorful than it had been on her past visits. Overall I can see why lots of people would love this place and if you want to stuff yourself like a hog with a lot of hog flavored food then this is definitely a place you will enjoy.

    Vincent L.

    So things have change since the last time I been here. Price is up and quality is down. Still have a lot customers as before. My complaints are all the sides like mash potatoes, green beans taste like it is from a can or made from a packet. Chicken and dumplings had no meat. Ribs are salty and dry Fried chicken and bake chicken is still good. Service is still quick and nice. They have AC on the top floor now which is more comfortable than before. If you want to fill your belly this is still a good place to go. $14 for lunch and $17 for dinner.

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    Food is good The chicken is pretty greasy The okra is good and crispy Mashed potatoes are good It is a little noisy Service is excellent

    Owen C.

    This is definitely a place for you to stop by if you're solo or with even a big group. They have so many different options of food that anyone will find things they like to eat. The food is all cooked ok but nothing is delicious and it's fairly easy to make your own plate. It's an old neat place to visit for lunch. There is basically zero service but I one was mean at all.

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    Mike M.

    I have fond memories of dining at the old restaurant which was much smaller than this one but served the same great food. Fast forward to the present and the only thing that has changed is that Mama Hamil's is in a much larger building. I had lunch here earlier this week and can say this food is just as great as it ever was. Because this restaurant serves such good food it had to expand to serve its customers. Let me give an example. When I arrived last Wednesday at 11:09 am they were already slammed. The parking lot looked like a football game was being played with the number of cars there. Inside, my wait in line to pay was only about 6-7 minutes so that made me happy. The line moves fairly quickly. For lunch my price for the buffet with a drink and tax was.......$14! Yeah, that's not a typo. Then I got a plate and started visiting the various food stations for salads and other appetizers, veggies, meats, bread and desserts. I filled my plate to the hilt and then tried to find a place to sit. Most of the 2 & 4 person tables were being used so that left sitting at one of the two very long benches communal style where there were a few spaces open. It's a great way to meet people and I sat among several people all remarking how great the food here is. EVERYTHING that I ate was delicious. The meats and veggies were made just like your grandmother did and just made me smile while gorging on them. Not only is the food delicious and all you can eat but to only pay $14 total including drink and tax is a steal. For dinner the price only increases about $2 and I think they offer even more food items then. How can they do this? Mama Hamil's is a Mississippi institution and one of the best in the South. There is only one. Come and enjoy the very best in Southern cooking and save some money too.

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    Delicious food! Great service and they are always serving fresh dishes. Loved this place

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    Yum. Doesn't get any better than this. Cornered the market on authentic southern cooking. Awesome place.

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    Georgia Blue - Fried Crawfish Tails.. delicious. Ask for a side of Sweet Chili sauce for an extra kick!

    Georgia Blue

    3.7(237 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    First off, the service was excellent. They were missing some ingredients (Sunday after a holiday)…read morebut let us know and made easy substitutions. The turnip balls are amazing. Best version of hush puppies ever. Make them cereal sized and serve them on a bed of grits please. The cup of red beans and rice is a lie. It's a damn bowl. Best red beans I've had. Great flavor and appropriately thick. Gumbo was ehh. A little thin for my taste, but great flavor. Wife had the mahi and raved about it. Stole a bite of the mushroom spinach mix and it was amazing. Stopped here since it was across the street from our hotel while we're traveling. Going to stay at the same place and eat here again on the way back.

    It is RARE I give less than 3 stars but let me tell you why. Due to employment Hubby has been in…read morethis area for the last year & this is my 3rd visit. We had heard of Georgia Blue & staying in the hotel across the street was thee perfect excuse. Husband ordered the Seafood Linguine & I had the Pot Roast Poboy. Although the crawfish tasted like the ocean air on a blustery day - the meal itself, he devoured. Let's talk Pot Roast. The picture literally made my mouth water. I have a dental issues so I ordered the Onions, Mushrooms & Gravy OTS. (My side was Mac&Cheese.) Well, I had to call the store bc neither the gravy OR the Mac&cheese made it to our hotel. Of course I sent hubby back for the gravy but by the time I realized the Mac&cheese was missing, hubby was already eating. I opted to just call to make them aware of the missing order items. According to the manager in the phone Mac&Cheese wasn't even on the ticket yet it's printed AND CHARGED on our receipt. I decided to just try & enjoy the meal. 4 bites. FOUR. The roast was SOOOOO salty. I thought it was the gravy so I kept the sandwich for later and tried to eat it NOT THE GRAVY. It wasn't the gravy at all. I had hubby try it and he spit out the 1st bite. The salt was overpowering. Unbelievably overpowering. Our bill was $55 ish & it was the worst meal we have had here in Mississippi. The 2 star was specifically for the linguine. Besides the crawfish- perfection.

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    Local 463 Urban Kitchen - (((Free Bugs))) in your walnut salad.... Not really free they still make you pay for it. You will have to fight for your refund.

    Local 463 Urban Kitchen

    4.0(236 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Definitely a good place for lunch…read more Keeping in the theme with wanting to eat southern food while in the south, it was redfish once again. Just like yesterday's redfish, this one was different but absolutely fantastic. A wide variety of lunch options, as well as some daily lunch specials made the choice what to eat a tough one. Leaning towards what they're known for, redfish, I gave this place a try as well. This was a thick piece of redfish which included lump crab on top with a cream sauce, smothered all over it. The meal included garlic mashed potatoes, as well as string green beans. The green beans weren't super plentiful, but they were good. The mashed potatoes were a little on the cool temperature side, but they were also very good. You don't get much lump crab, but that too was good. One of the folks got a sandwich with their special chips. I had to try the chips, must say they were excellent. The server for as busy as she was, was terrific.

    I thought this place was really good. In fact, it's one of the better places I have had in the…read moretown of Jackson, MS. There are fancier places that are far less approachable, sure. But this one was just right for me. I feel like you could show up after a round of golf and it would be cool. That's as long as you don't have swamp ass, LOL. Inside is well lit and airy. There are lots of windows and it's quite comfortable. Our server was great. So good in fact, I have no recollection of them or the service. That's strange. Nothing. I can't even remember if they were male or female?!?!? I do however remember my food. We started with crab claws. They were darn tasty. Nice lemon flavor to the batter and the sauces were great accompaniments. Would recommend! For dinner I chose the Prime Chile Rubbed Flank Steak. Gosh damn was it good! Perfectly cooked, seared well, and still medium rare inside! The sauce was fantastic as well and the fresh cut Parmesan fries were a stupendous addition to the dish! I loved the whole damn thing!!! The spinach was quite unique and very good. It was like crispy sautéed of something. I must have made some noises that my dinner companion had to know about because he ate a couple slices of my steak after I was done. I thought about dessert but the boys didn't want to help so maybe next time!! I will come back here. I hope this meal was not a fluke!! I can't stop thinking about that damn steak!! '26 - 40

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    The Trace Grill - Catfish Reuben and Fried Green Tomatoes

    The Trace Grill

    4.3(191 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    This was our first time eating here, and we cannot state enough how wonderful it was! As soon as…read moreyou enter the atmosphere feels like a pot luck. You order first and then find a table. The lady that took our order was so kind, ensuring we knew exactly what to do. She even went out of her way when I wanted to add bread pudding to the ticket. They bring your food by calling out your name. My husband got the chicken fried steak blue-plate and I got the veggie plate. The portions are huge! We could not finish either plates. We also ordered bread pudding for dessert, and it comes to the table piping hot! The next time we are this way we are stopping back by.

    My husband and I stopped by The Trace Grill for lunch one day and overall, we really enjoyed our…read moreexperience. The food was fresh and really good. I had the grilled catfish with cream corn and a salad, and the catfish was cooked perfectly. Before going, I didn't realize it was a walk-in, walk-up-and-order type of restaurant where you get your own drink, find a seat, and they bring your food out to you. It wasn't a problem at all, just something I wasn't expecting. We also tried the onion rings. They were okay, but I really wish they came with some kind of dipping sauce. The biggest disappointment for me was the salad. It was basically just lettuce and cheese, so I definitely expected a little more there. That being said, I would absolutely eat here again. There are several other things on the menu I'd like to try, and the space itself is really nice and would be great for larger groups or crowds. Overall, a good lunch and definitely worth giving a try!

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    Table 100

    Table 100

    4.3(479 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    Who knew that Jackson, Mississippi is home to some really outstanding and memorable eats! Table 100…read morewas located just a short drive from our hotel, so we decided to have a nice dinner. The restaurant has a formal setting, but with a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. We started with some drinks and a wedge salad. Portions are large but they don't skimp on quality. For mains, I ordered the redfish and it was perfection! The gulf has some delicious seafood and the fish was cooked so perfectly tender to perfection!! Delicious dining experience!

    Overall 4.25 Stars…read more Buying a new sleep number mattress and base can get your appetite going. After a successful purchase and a hemorrhaging from my credit card, we opted to celebrate the occasion with a meal. And Lo and behold Table 100 was just across the street from where we were. Ambiance 4 Stars - as you walk into the establishment, you are transported back where the warm wood interior, cozy white table cloth tables or booths, high end bar drinks, and classy servers in their white or black attire are waiting to serve you. There plenty of tables and booths to seat a plentiful of patrons. And if you need a little bit more private, you can request a private room depending how many are in the party. 4.5 Stars - Service: our server, Andrew was wonderful, professional and has a great sense of humor. We bantered throughout our dinner but the conversation never crossed over to make anyone uncomfortable. He was observant of our needs and when to bring our next course. Our glasses stayed full with our beverage. 4.25 Stars - Food We ordered from the dinner menu instead of lunch due to our timing at 3:00. Let's just call it "Linner". Haha. 4 Stars - Grilled Swordfish- My wife ordered the dish and came with a decent size grilled swordfish fish, sauté spinach, creamed mash potatoes, and a beurre blanc sauce (lemon, butter and dry white wine). The swordfish was thick and moist; not dry at all. The beurre blanc balanced the bland spinach and the seasoned swordfish. The creamed potatoes were creamy, buttery's and not too salty. 3.75 Stars - Pan seared Redfish with cube fried potatoes, sauté green beans, beurre blanc sauce and top w a Chilean tomato salsa. The redfish was moist and tasty but I wish it had a little bit seared on it for a crunchy factor. The cubed potatoes were good but nothing to write about. The fresh sauté green beans could have a bit more garlic butter. 3.5 Stars Side dish: Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts. Hot, steamy and fresh. Has a slight crunch on the exterior leaves and was seasoned w a sprinkle of salt. 3.75 Dessert: Crème Brûlée and coffee. The crème brûlée crust was crunchy and the vanilla egg custard was good and smooth. It would have been better was a scoop of fresh whipped cream to go with the fresh fruit and crunchy layer. 5 Stars - French pressed Italian coffee. The coffee was a highlight of the dessert. It was hot, fresh, and strong. Just like an Italian coffee should be. It was between an espresso and caffe' Americano. Our, server, Andrew did a wonderful job on the coffee! I definitely recommend this place and we will be back. Don't forget to ask for Andrew, if he is available.

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