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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Jackson, according to 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
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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
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#28. Sakura Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Carriage House Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#21. Burger Barn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Lexington Ave. Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers
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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
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#19. Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#12. Clifton Brothers BBQ

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