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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 North Wisner St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. West Point Lounge

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1712 Spring Arbor Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. White's Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 845 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Fast food, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Veritas

- Rating: 3.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 151 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Chilango's Burrito Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1608 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Crazy Cowboy

- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 South Mechanic St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Virginia Coney Island

- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 649 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Diners, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Culver's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3471 O'Neill Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Cottage Inn Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1208 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Greystone Tavern

- Rating: 3.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1008 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Fazoli's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 N. West Avenue Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Blue Moon Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1129 Page Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Grand River Brewery - Jackson

- Rating: 3.9/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Louis Glick Hwy Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Brewpubs, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Yen King

- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Bondsteel Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Roosters Coney Island

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 West Argyle Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Night Light

- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 West Pearl St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Junkyard Dog

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Schlenkers Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 East Ganson St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. AKA Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. International Dog House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Dirty Bird

- Rating: 4.1/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. City Crepes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 North Jackson St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. China City

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1690 Spring Arbor Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. West Texas Barbeque

- Rating: 4.2/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2190 Brooklyn Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Max's House Of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 133 West Michigan Ave. Ste C Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pancakes, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Oak Tree Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 Oak St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Roxy Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Metropolitan Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 135 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Kibby Cobb Liquor and Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 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 Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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