Highest-rated Restaurants in Jackson, Tennessee by Diners

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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 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.

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#30. Doe's Eat Place - Jackson

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 407 East Main St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Coyote Blues

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1430 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. 731 Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Catfish Cabin

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1290 South Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Flatiron Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1160 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Asia Garden Chinese & Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 660 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pig House Bar-B-Cue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1024 Campbell St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Blacksmith Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 North Shannon St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Catfish Galley

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2002 North Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 162 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, American, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Sakura Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Dumplins Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31C Wiley Parker Road Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Chicken Salad Chick

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1128 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Baker Bros. BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 215 West Main St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Stonebridge Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Snappy Tomato Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1187 Vann Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Sizzler Cuisine of India

- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 581 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 71 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Skillet Junction

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 575 South Royal St. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Stonebridge Blvd. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Jackson Walk Plz Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Carrico's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1370 Union University Drive Ste B Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Bourbon & Barley

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1037 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Salad, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Hana Sushi Hibachi Poke bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 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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#5. Exit 87 BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2049 Highway 70 East Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Hub City Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2062 Pleasant Plains Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Bonwood Cafe-Bill's Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1874 South Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp