Highest-rated restaurants in Jackson, Tennessee 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. Asia Garden Chinese & Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 660 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Blacksmith

- Rating: 3.9/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 North Shannon St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sakura Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 162 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Chicken Salad Chick

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1128 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Stonebridge Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. 731 Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Dumplins Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31C Wiley Parker Road Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Diners, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Baker Bros. BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 West Main St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Burger Barn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Lexington Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Snappy Tomato Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1187 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Sizzler Cuisine of India

- Rating: 4.2/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 581 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pig House Bar-B-Cue

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1024 Campbell St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Stonebridge Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bourbon & Barley

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1037 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Salad, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 71 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Jackson Walk Plz Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Clifton Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 292 Parkstone Place Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. KC Finn's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1027 South Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Jackson TN

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1142 Vann Drive Ste 100 Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Hana Sushi Hibachi Poke bowl

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1363 Union University Drive Ste H Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Skillet Junction

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 South Royal St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Exit 87 BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 4.4/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2049 Highway 70 East Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Carrico's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1370 Union University Drive Ste B Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Hub City Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2062 Pleasant Plains Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Takos Borukas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 319 Vann Drive Ste C Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Kami Ramen Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1081 Vann Drive Ste 103 Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Ramen, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Jamaican & African Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 289 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: African
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Pho Viet Noodle Soups

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 19 Stonebrook Place Ste B Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese
- 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.