Southern comfort:
E&L Barbeque: People come from far and wide to this no-frills BBQ spot, especially for the ribs.
Parlor Market: This restaurant delights with Southern fusion cuisine, including buttermilk fried chicken, delicious sandwiches, and fried pickles.
Mayflower Cafe: This is Jackson’s oldest operating restaurant. Locals say to try the famous Comeback Sauce, a creamy, orange, mayo-garlic-chili sauce with a kick.  that you can also Pick up a bottle to take back home with you.
Pig & Pint: This hip, rustic spot serves high-end fusion BBQ, including ribs, brisket, BBQ nachos, and BBQ tacos. Wash it all down with one of their 100 craft beers.
Italian:
BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar: This upscale casual spot offers wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and killer desserts.