Highest-rated restaurants in Jackson, Michigan by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Jackson, Michigan by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Jackson, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Chilango's Burrito Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Culver's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3471 O'Neill Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bone Island Grille
- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4614 Francis St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. White's Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 845 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Fast food, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 O'neill Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cottage Inn Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1208 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Virginia Coney Island
- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 649 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Diners, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#23. One North Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 Bondsteel Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Grand River Brewery - Jackson
- Rating: 4.0/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Louis Glick Hwy Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Brewpubs, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Greystone Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1008 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Junkyard Dog
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Yen King
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Bondsteel Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Fazoli's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 N. West Avenue Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Night Light
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 West Pearl St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Schlenkers Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 East Ganson St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Roosters Coney Island
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 West Argyle Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. International Dog House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#13. AKA Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. China City
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1690 Spring Arbor Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Roadhouse Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4112 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#10. City Crepes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 North Jackson St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Dirty Bird
- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Max's House Of Pancakes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 133 West Michigan Ave. Ste C Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pancakes, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. China House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2161 Ferguson Road Ste 109 Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. West Texas Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2190 Brooklyn Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Caterers, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#5. WestEnd Farm to Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4141 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Roxy Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Oak Tree Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 Oak St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1361 East McDevitt Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kibby Cobb Liquor and Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2628 Kibby Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
