Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Jackson, Michigan by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Jackson area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Jackson were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

The Parlour of Jackson

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#25. The Parlour of Jackson

- Rating: 2.7/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 Daniel Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Bella Notte Ristorante

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#24. Bella Notte Ristorante

- Rating: 2.8/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Los Tres Amigos

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#23. Los Tres Amigos

- Rating: 3.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1111 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Rocky Top Beer BBQ & Grill

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#22. Rocky Top Beer BBQ & Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

Mancino's of Jackson

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#21. Mancino's of Jackson

- Rating: 3.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3017 Wildwood Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Eagle's Nest Bar & Grill

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#20. Eagle's Nest Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Eagle Point Road Clarklake, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Potbelly

7 / 25

#19. Potbelly

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1608 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Chilango's Burrito Bar

8 / 25

#18. Chilango's Burrito Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Crazy Cowboy

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#17. The Crazy Cowboy

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

One North Kitchen & Bar

10 / 25

#16. One North Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 Bondsteel Drive Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Bone Island Grille

11 / 25

#15. Bone Island Grille

- Rating: 3.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4614 Francis St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Shimmy Shack

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#14. Shimmy Shack

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: South Lyon, Michigan
- Categories: Vegan, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Grand River Brewery - Jackson

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#13. Grand River Brewery - Jackson

- Rating: 3.8/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Louis Glick Hwy Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Brewpubs, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp

Night Light

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#12. Night Light

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 West Pearl St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Lucero's Mexican Bar & Grill

15 / 25

#11. Lucero's Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6258 Jefferson Road Brooklyn, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Roadhouse Grill & Bar

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#10. Roadhouse Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4112 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

AKA Sushi

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#9. AKA Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Rudy's Drive In

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#8. Rudy's Drive In

- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4061 Page Ave. Michigan Center, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, American, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

International Dog House

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#7. International Dog House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Lansing Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

The Dirty Bird

20 / 25

#6. The Dirty Bird

- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 West Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

West Texas Barbeque

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#5. West Texas Barbeque

- Rating: 4.2/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2190 Brooklyn Road Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

City Crepes

22 / 25

#4. City Crepes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 North Jackson St. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

Baby Bear Burger

23 / 25

#3. Baby Bear Burger

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2400 Page Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub

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#2. Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub

- Rating: 4.4/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1361 East McDevitt Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Roxy Cafe

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#1. Roxy Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 North West Ave. Jackson, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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