Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Jackson, Tennessee 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.

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Jersey Mike's Subs

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#28. Jersey Mike's Subs

- Rating: 2.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1081 Vann Drive Ste 100 The Columns Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Steak Escape Jackson

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#27. Steak Escape Jackson

- Rating: 3.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1430 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Rock N Roll Sushi

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#26. Rock N Roll Sushi

- Rating: 3.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 2046 Pleasant Plains Extension Ste A Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Redbone's Grill and Bar

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#25. Redbone's Grill and Bar

- Rating: 3.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 584 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp

Tekila Mexican Bar & Grill

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#24. Tekila Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 155 Stonebrook Place Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mulligan's

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#23. Mulligan's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1364 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Green Frog Coffee

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#22. Green Frog Coffee

- Rating: 3.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1410 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Catfish Cabin

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#21. Catfish Cabin

- Rating: 3.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1290 South Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Doe's Eat Place - Jackson

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#20. Doe's Eat Place - Jackson

- Rating: 3.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 407 East Main St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Flatiron Grille

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#19. Flatiron Grille

- Rating: 3.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1160 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar

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#18. Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 162 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

The Blacksmith

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#17. The Blacksmith

- Rating: 3.9/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 North Shannon St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Burger Barn

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#16. Burger Barn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Lexington Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Catfish Galley

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#15. Catfish Galley

- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2002 North Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Dumplins Bistro & Bakery

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#14. Dumplins Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31C Wiley Parker Road Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Diners, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Baker Bros. BBQ

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#13. Baker Bros. BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 West Main St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Clifton Brothers BBQ

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#12. Clifton Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 292 Parkstone Place Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

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#11. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bourbon & Barley

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#10. Bourbon & Barley

- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1037 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Salad, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria

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#9. Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Stonebridge Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

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#8. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 71 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery

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#7. Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Jackson Walk Plz Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

KC Finn's

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#6. KC Finn's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1027 South Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Exit 87

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#5. Exit 87

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2049 Highway 70 East Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Hana Sushi Hibachi Poke bowl

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#4. Hana Sushi Hibachi Poke bowl

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1363 Union University Drive Ste H Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Jackson TN

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#3. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Jackson TN

- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1142 Vann Drive Ste 100 Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Hub City Deli

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#2. Hub City Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2062 Pleasant Plains Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Takos Borukas

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#1. Takos Borukas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 319 Vann Drive Ste C Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- 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.