Stopped by Walker's Drive-In and it reminded me why this place stays popular. I ordered the Walker's burger with sweet potato fries, and the meal hit the mark--well cooked, flavorful, and satisfying without being overdone. Everything tasted fresh and came out quickly. The staff was pleasant and professional, making the experience easy and relaxed. The atmosphere is casual but polished, a good balance whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to unwind. Overall, it's a reliable Jackson spot that consistently delivers a solid dining experience. read more

Walker's Drive-In - Walkers Burger w/ sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Simple, very good. Love the ambiance. I got an amazing miso-marinated Chilean Seabass that was top shelf.

A great place for lunch. The inside of the restaurant is decorated so nice and has great vibes. You have to try the portobello fries! The new ownership has done a fantastic job keeping the ambiance and they are amazing people read more

new owners, who dis? The same Walkers you know and love! The food and service were amazing! We chose the halibut special and so glad we did! Amazing flavors! Still one of the best date spots in Jackson. read more

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First time and it won't be the last time! What can I say when the food, service and ambiance were almost 5 stars! NOTE: Reservation is REQUIRED! Located in the Fondren, the restaurant is located in an old building and with other ethnic restaurants to compete against, it specializes in American food with a flair of using other ethnic seasonings and techniques to create their wonderful dishes. Kudos to the chefs! Ambiance: 4.95 Stars - The quaint restaurant has limited seating at the bar (6 chairs), 6-8 booths hugging the walls, and 4-6 table in the middle. The booths and tables can seat (2-4). An outside pavilion with 4-6 tables (2-8 chairs per table). Due to its coziness, it can get LOUD. At times it hard to hear your server or staff members and having a conversation can be very entertaining by saying, " What was that", "Huh", "Say again". Don't go there if you want a quiet dinner. We had a fun time talking with each other. Service: 5 Stars - Our sever, assistant server, chefs, hostesses, and other servers ran the restaurant with efficiency, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable of the various dishes. All servers were even bartenders. We had a Mojito and our server ask me on how I like my Mojito. He himself made the concoction after I explained to him the ingredients and voila', our Mojito arrived and tasted the way I like them. Almost if I was the bartender! in addition to cocktails, ask for the Wine Menu or have the server recommend the wine. Our server is very knowledgeable with the different menu items and at times we asked to repeat himself because of how detail he went into the explaining the ingredients. Food: 4.99 Stars. The only .01 deduction was on the sauce on the Iberian Pork which I will explain shortly. Our server explained several different specials (an Iberian Pork appetizer, charcuterie appetizer, two different protein entrées (one fish and one beef). We chose the following items: Appetizer: 4.99 Stars - Iberian Pork glazed with a light red wine and vinaigrette reduction sauce topped with Chimichurri. The appetizer was wonderful but I thought the sauce had a little bit more vinegar based than I liked and took away from the Iberian Pork itself. Originated from Portugal, it it is a sweet and marbled meat, high fat content which makes it tender. So a fork is only needed to cut through the meat. It was a great way start to our wonderful and surprising meal. Salad: 4.95 Stars - ASIAN THREE WAY Spicy seaweed, squid salad, Thai chili crusted tuna, crispy wontons. We were feeling adventurous, so we opted to go with an Asian inspired salad. Plus we laughed due to the name. The salad was really good but the seaweed was on the sweet side. However, the Thai chili was able to cut down the sweetness. The fried wontons gave a crunchy texture and the tuna seared and soft in the center. Entrées: 5 Stars! CRAB, ARTICHOKE & PARMESAN CRUSTED "GIGGED" FLOUNDER Sautéed shallot spinach, charred tomato lemon butter. The Fish was thick, large, with a light coat of flour and pan seared perfectly. The meat was tender and flaky with a very mild flavor. The Parmesan spinach shallot was the bed for the fish and the lemon butter was light and refreshing with a slight citric tastes. It was wonderful! I couldn't taste much of the crab or artichoke however we weren't disappointed with the dish. VEAL & LOBSTER KATHY All natural free-range veal, white truffle risotto, sautéed asparagus, creamy Madeira wine sauce. Ever had a meal where you felt like Sally in 'When Harry Met Sally' when they were at the Diner? Well, the meal was close to that experience! The STAR of the show was the Truffle Risotto. I kinda' had an out of body experience when I tasted the Risotto. Truffle can be overpowering in its Umami taste and making Risotto can be difficult to accomplish. The chef knock it out of the park! The veal was tendered and fried with thin batter of flour and was coated with the Madeira sauce. The sauce wasn't heavy at all. You can taste the seasoning, wine and butter in it. The "knuckle" lobster was tendered and mild. Only downside was the size of the lobster knuckle. I wish I had more. Dessert: 4.75 Stars - We shared a Crème Brûlée. The freshly seared sugar coating on top was yummy and thin. I love the "crackle" sound when using a spoon to break it. The custard itself was smooth with the hint of vanilla bean. It worked well with the coffee. NOTE: If you prefer a strong coffee, you will be slightly disappointed. Price: 5 Stars - We both thought the price was reasonable for the items. It is not cheap but not too expensive either. However, there are some items listed as "market price" so ask your server if you are unsure. Our delicious and wonderful meal cost us around $200 with tip included. Also, the menu will change occasionally. So get your appetite ready and have a "date" with yourself, spouse, significant other or a group cuz you won't be disappointed! read more

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Enjoyed this delicious fried green tomato BLT at this quaint little diner in Jackson, Mississippi. Service was fantastic, and the place is clearly enjoyed by a business crowd who could carry on a conversation without yelling to be heard, which is a plus! read more

Walker's Drive-In - Fried Green Tomato BLT! Yaaaasssssss!! Enjoyed this quaint downtown Jackson, MS diner. A worthy trip just for the service! - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Sometimes you get good advice from a hotel bartender on local places to eat around town and sometimes you get sent to a whole shit show. This time we found a winner!! We stayed at The Westin and were down at the bar grabbing drinks before we went out for dinner. He immediately, without hesitation, not only said this was the only place we should go, he also told us exactly what server we should ask for. He said that Casey was the man who we needed to see. (This was a year ago, so I hope he is still there). Arrived to a packed house but were able to slide in pretty quickly. The place is stupid cute. It's in an old diner and all of the old feel still in it. Fine dining in an old diner. Love it. I'm not into asking for servers I have never met so we just rolled the dice. Server arrives and it's none other than our man Casey. He was pretty rad I must say. He could have owned the place with all of the pride that beamed from him when he talked about the dishes. All of the food was fantastic. Menu may have changed in a year so I won't drool on about it too much. I will say this.... We had a Dry Aged Bone In Ribeye that was the special and holy shit. My wife still says it's the best steak she has ever had. Desserts were awesome! Fried pies with ice cream and a Cinnamon Roll Tiramisu. Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to come back here! '24 - 27/100 read more

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First time back since new ownership took over. Wanted to give them time to settle in and boy have they! Some old-menu options still there along with some creative new items. Even better, there were a TON of off-menu items. Probably 6 appetizers, 3-4 entrees and 4-6 desserts. All of them sounded terrific. Had the Dungeness & spaghetti squash fritter appetizer, which was amazing. To paraphrase Guy Fiere, the sauce that was under this would be great on a flipflop. Entrees were the yellow tile fish special, also terrific, and the flounder which I believe was on the old menu as well. The flounder is really the story here, not just because it was also great, but I recall having it before and this was much, much better than I remember. Specifically the preparation, degree of doneness and again the sauce were out of this world. Got to sit outside and enjoy the cooling temps, our server was fantastic, an all around nice evening. Will definitely be back regularly. Check out their page and the bio of Chef Joe. He's been around, and really knows his stuff. read more

Get the Redfish Anna. Best fish you will ever put in your mouth. Food is excellent. Service is prompt and friendly. Great local vibe.

We have eaten here twice in the last month! Being from out of town we found this on Yelp! The food is fantastic! First time I had the filet and it was great. The second time I had the veal and lobster! We often travel to Jackson and this place is now my favorite place to eat! read more

5 star dining. In Jackson, Mississippi for the evening and I asked ChatGPT, "If I had one day to live and was looking for my last dinner in Jackson, Mississippi, where would I want to go." It gave me three names. When I got to my hotel, Walker's was walkable (funny) so I went and enjoyed. OMG. I think I found my new happy place. Tiffany and the bar staff were great to me, and I had an incredible meal. One of those meals that you think is for a special occasion and you envy the people who can have it just for fun on a Tuesday. No-bread crabcake was so good, and the chocolate/strawberry fried pie made me want to move to Mississippi to eat here more often. Goodness! read more

Walker's Drive-In - Crabcake a wedge salad to lead off. - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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[Walker's Drive in] Upscale American dining restaurant that gives this local, hole in the wall vibe located in the Fondren district in Jackson, MS. Welcomed by the hospitality of some friends, we decided to try this restaurant for dinner (yes this one has been a long time waiting for a review) Started off with their Calamari featuring their sauce which was the highlight. I got the Redfish Anna with their lump crab meat while my friends ordered the Everything Crusted Tuna and the Caesar Salad topped with lump crab meat. Everything came together nicely. I was slightly surprised by the portion of crab meat that comes per dish however maybe I shouldn't be considering the price per dish. The meals gave off a home cooked vibe, flavors were there. Some dishes stood out more than others. Only critique I have was the portion size given the price point however it was a fine dining restaurant. Overall 7.5/10 https://www.walkersdrivein.com/ 3016 N State St Jackson, MS 39216 read more

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Lunch today was amazing. Thank you for one of the best salads I've had ever. Shrimp and pear :) Great service too.

I have been to lunch once last year and have only had dinner at Walker's once over 7 years ago. So I can't say why I picked it for my birthday dinner but it turned out to be a great idea. It's a small, upscale spot on the inside. The outside is rustic and nostalgic and would never give you the impression it's a white tablecloth place inside. So never let what you see outside influence your decision to dine somewhere. Once seated, our server took our drink orders and ran down the specials for us. My mom ordered the seared scallops and my sister ordered the redfish Anna. She subbed the mashed potatoes for risotto and I subbed the thin beans for sautéed spinach. Hands down this is the best redfish dish in the area! The fish was done to perfection! Seasoned right and not dry. The mashed potatoes were very flavorful and the spinach was good too. My mom's scallops were good to but she and my sister said the risotto lacked flavor. The crème brulee was delicious but I wish I had ordered the fries blackberry pie my sister ordered. Both were good! Great way to spend my birthday and the servers even put a candle in my creme brulee. Check them out for a great meal! read more

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Upscale diner setting with vintage touches- autographed celebrity portraits greet you at the door. Service with a smile (Makayla) was prompt, cheerful, and accurate. Blue plate special was catfish today, and a Fried Green Tomato BLT completed our table. We deduced the meals may have been plated up and had to wait for the fried green tomato, as that was the only item on the two meals served hot. (Fried fish at nearly room temperature... ). Lima bean cooked perfectly (not mushy) but needed seasoning ( no bacon or ham detected). I would return and give them another try, as the menu has lots of delicious-looking options. Dinner items look especially appealing. read more

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1st trip since the new ownership took over. They have kept most of the traditional menu and had several specials. I had the Roasted Shishito Peppers appetizer with garlic aoli that were very tasty! I had the Veal and Canadian Lobster served with a creamy Madeira wine and shallots sauce served with truffled risotto and sautéed spinach. The veal was fork tender and the lobster was perfect. But, the sauce was out of this world! I ate every single drop on my plate. The service was attentive, she has been there for 21 years and knew most of the regular customers by sight. I'm excited that Walkers seems to be on a steady course as one of the best Restaurants the area has to offer! read more

Outstanding service and food was spectacular. This was the best steak I have had in a long time. My only call out it's a very small space.. read more

Walker's Drive-In - The bone special 8oz - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

My first stop when making a trip home is dinner at Walker's. The food is top tier, matched by the service.

Walker's is amazing! Everything I had was soooo good. It's a casual upscale fine dining experience nestled in a building that kind of gives you a divey 50s diner vibe, from first appearance on the outside, but the ambiance inside is completely different. It's candlelit, white linens, etc. Autohraphed photos and notes from celebrities line the walls, along with food and wine awards. Food: Delicious! It was actually much better than I expected and very flavorful. I ordered the filet which came with mashed potatoes and asparagus, topped with crispy onions, friends ordered the Redfish Ana and Flounder. I tasted all three and all were amazing! Hard to choose my favorite between the steak and the redfish. The Redfish Was topped with crab meat and served over a bed of potatoes and asparagus drizzled on a Parmesan sauce. The fish was nice, flaky, and cooked to perfection! We also had calamari and fried lobster skewers as appetizers. Both were great, even down to the salad that came with the skewers. It was probably some of the best calamari I've had. Also, all of the food was super fresh. For drinks, I had Riesling and friends ordered the lemon drop martini and loved it. Walker's had a good wine list. Service: Good Parking: There's a small lot in the back, otherwise you can find street parking or park in another lot in the Fondren area and walk over. Price: Decent prices on appetizers and drinks. Entrees were pricey IMO for Jackson, MS.... but think fine dining. Overall: I loved it! I'd come back for an occasion. Its also a nice intimate date night spot for dinner. read more

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They served me even without a reservation. I was staying at a nearby hotel and just walked over one evening and they took me right in. The prices are VERY HIGH and the food was pretty good. The ambiance is fabulous for a date night. read more

O. M. G. I just had the best meal that I have had in ages. Here I was talking about Jackson not being a foodie town. Walker's drive-in was spectacular. I sat at the counter which was very snazzy. The service was excellent. I had a soft shell crab, flash fried with a garlic butter sauce. Then the foie grad, over some delicious crostini and a sauce to die for. With a cornbread blueberry compote upside down cake with homemade vanilla ice cream. Stuffed. And happy. read more

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The food was really great. Service was great as well. From the outside you wouldn't think it would be the type of environment. read more

Walker's Drive-In - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Every dish is amazing, which is very hard to say about most restaurants. There is a reason it is people's top place to eat. If it's not on yours, it's most likely because you haven't eaten there yet. read more

Best steak in Jackson hands down. Consistently good. All appetizers are 10/10. Great service. read more

Walker's Drive-In - Steak - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

This is one of those spots that I had bookmarked for a few years now - based off one of those Travel / Food Destination shows, and I happened to be in Jackson, MS so I had to check them out. It was the Redfish Anna that brought me here, and it ended up being one of the best meals I had on my roadtrip back to Austin. Walker's Drive-In was one of the few places I had visited that actually lived up to the hype. I like the location of this place - the area is quite quaint. It's a small place w/ 2 separate buildings and limited parking but luckily I snuck in and found a spot. Same thing when I walked in - the nice hostess Jana (her first night) was so polite and courteous - asked if I wanted to sit at the bar - which was wide open. Perfect! The waitress was really attentive and helpful, walked me through the menu. But I think we agreed that the Redfish Anna was the reason why I came so I put that order in. I also noticed they had softshell crab - she said I could get that as an appetizer. My neighbor had a risotto so I inquired about that - there were 2 kinds, one white truffle, another w/ blue cheese (or feta?) with shrimp. I went with the white truffle. The softshell crab was okay - to be honest it had a slight greasy texture to it and the butter sauce that came with it was very salty. I was expecting something more light and less greasy, but it still was okay, although I've already tried it once now and would not likely get it again. The Redfish Anna - whoa! It was phenomenal! The butter sauce it came with was just perfect, the redfish was perfectly seasoned, the mashed potatoes were good and the crabmeat on top was great. I savored this meal and took my time with it. I remember seeing this dish being prepared on TV and - wow - it lived up to the hype and was oh so good. One of my Top 10 meals for sure. The white truffle risotto was excellent. I could not finish it all so got most of it to go but there was plenty of truffle flavor and it was creamy smooth and superb. I do recommend. I saw other dishes coming out - the Miso Marinated SeaBass looked oh so good but I only have one stomach unfortunately. The large Caesar Salad looked oh so refreshing and appetizing. I wanted one so bad but - again - I only have one stomach. This is the kind of place where I'd visit weekly, and there are so many appetizing dishes on the menu I'd want to try them all eventually. Customer Service here was spot-on superb. Waitstaff was very attentive, they all have good energy and work together to help each other out. Jana was the hostess with the mostess and very nice and professional. I just really loved my visit here to Walker's Drive-In as it was literally one of the best meals and experiences I had on my roadtrip back to Austin (from Nashville). They lived up to the hype and I will do my best to make it back here. read more

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The food was so delicious. I had Redfish. We had very good service. The only negative was all the steps that we had to go up to get to our dining area. Our group was a few seniors that had a little trouble getting up the steps read more

Walkers is one of my all time favorites. Everything on the menu is good. Service is typically outstanding. The parking sucks. Highly recommend Walkers. I would eat their daily if only I could afford it, not gain 100lbs and be able to find a parking spot once in a while read more

Excellent blue plate Friday cat fish . Really good. Service was attentive. I will be going back very soon. read more

Outstanding food. Great atmosphere and great service. Went for lunch and had the blue plate. Will be back!

Atmosphere is cool, service was great, appetizers were amazing. From there though things went south. The Blt salad had so many red onions that it over powered the dish. The hangar steak was unctuous...it had a very strange and overpowering flavor that was difficult to eat. The flounder which was highly recommended didn't taste fresh. Overall I would say I was disappointed given what I had heard about the place. Doesn't seem to matter though because they were packed. read more

Simply the best restaurant in Jackson. Always great service and amazing food. The best fillet around. Can't go wrong with the redfish Anna either. read more

Amazing staff and even more amazing food. Walker's Drive-In is always a treat. We have our annual holiday party and it's always happily anticipated for both the excellent service and food. The starters were tamales, lobster lollipops, crab cakes and fried portobellos. All were amazing. The crab cakes literally fell apart due to lack of fillers and were the perfect mix of lump crab meat and seasoning and the lobster lollipops were crispy and delicate but my favorite were fried portobellos with comeback sauce. The mushrooms were well seasoned and fried perfectly. We had a large group that included pescatarian, vegetarian other dietary restrictions and everyone was accommodated and the vegetarian dinner option was amazing, with a beautiful mix of roasted veggies, puréed butternut squash and pumpkin pepitas. It was both a beautiful and delicious well thought out complete meal, which if you've ever been the lone vegetarian at a function you'll appreciate! The only thing better than the food was the staff, who were attentive without hovering and made the party feel like the luxury a private function should feel. read more

Walker's Drive-In - Vegetarian dinner option - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

We were in town for a band competition and when we asked the hotel staff for recommendations, this place + the server Casey was the clear choice. It is so cute. Casey is a gem and the food is awesome. I'm still thinking about the bone in ribeye we shared. We'll be back! read more

Perfect fresh seafood meal every time! Walker's never disappoints! The bread less crabcakes are a perfect start. The bartender can concoct a variety of mock tales to your liking. If you don't drink alcohol, but of course, there's a full bar and wine selection. The redfish Anna is delicate, fresh and well balanced with the accompaniments. The fresh fish of the day was triple tail, pan, fried with a lemon butter sauce. It was great! For dessert we split the crème brûlée and the peanut butter and banana fried pie. Both were excellent. The service was prompt and attentive. The only slight negative is that it tends to be a little loud in there, but heck, I think this is my favorite restaurant in the Tri-County area. read more

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Service was top notch and the food was excellent. A great spot to eat a nice meal with your significant other or a group of friends.

We always have great service and delicious food at Walker's! Reservations are highly recommended!

Hands down, this is the BEST steak I have ever eaten in Mississippi. Aged 45 days to absolute perfection! Even the house salad was amazing, and it comes with blue cheese which I hate. But it bonded so well with the flavors of the salad that I actually enjoyed it! The potatoes were good as well, and the asparagus. Brownie was good, but nothing extra special about it. But that steak! read more

Walker's Drive-In - 8oz fillet - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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A Jackson institution! This is our favorite restauran by far!! Almost everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and the service is top notch. We love the oyster app, the lobster app, the calamari and the crab cakes. Hubby loves the filet entree and I love the artichoke parm crusted flounder and the scallops. The risotto is amazing also. If they have the Nantucket Bay scallops on special don't pass it up! read more

Great spot. Local gem. Great redfish sandwich. Friendly service. A must try in Jackson

Amazing food and service as always. Thank you so much. It is always busy but you'd never know. read more

Walker's Drive-In - New American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi