Southern Restaurants near Byram

“Lou's is what the Jackson dining scene needed. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and exudes a cozy and welcoming vibe. The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I recommend the brisket toast, crawfish grits, and s'mores cheesecake. The smoky brisket was generously heaped onto perfectly toasted bread. The creamy grits provided the ideal canvas for succulent crawfish, each bite bursting with flavor. The s'mores cheesecake was nothing short of a heavenly creation. It was velvety smooth, with a luscious chocolate graham cracker crust, elevated by toasted marshmallow topping. Honestly, it is probably the best cheesecake I've ever had!“

“Food is well seasoned and delicious. Blue plate style cafeteria line with daily specials. Great staff.Parking: Parking lot gets a lot of movement during peak hours so theres often a bit of duck and dodge but there's usually spaces available.“

“The atmosphere was quite serene & the waiter was very accommodating. The food looked delicious from the line, & was hot, delicious & quite filling (good portions).Parking: Clear of debris, large in area, designated parking for handicap & call-in pickup orders“

“I was happy to discover this gem. It is close to my mom's house so if she's not cooking, then im coming down the street. As a Mississippian, I pride myself on good Southern Soul food. And this is 1 spot that hits just about every box for me. They have seats for dining in & tvs. I went on a Sunday right before they were closing at 4. It's already hard enough to find a good soul food spot open on a Sunday. The staff took my order over the phone and I got there 15 minutes later and it was ready. I tried their fried chicken with some creamy mac & cheese & dressing. Now prior to this Ive had similar meals at other locations and was not impressed. This spot definitely made my visit! The food was so hot, good, and seasoned well; even my mom was impressed. So that's a great sign. I would definitely be back.“

“The food and atmosphere was great as always. The only thing keeping me from a 5 star review was the service this visit. We got to our table at 7:00 (which was our reservation time) and didn't leave till after 10:00. We watched other tables come and go, so not sure why it was taking our service so long. Then to cap it off, we ordered a couple desserts and after waiting for them about 20-25 minutes, the waiter tells us, "I'm sorry, we won't be able to serve your desserts tonight", then just walks away, no explanation or anything. It was a really odd experience, never complained or had any issues other than waiting so long, but we were enjoying our company, so we let it go, but by the time we left, it was like, what happened and why did things take so long and what was with the desserts?“

“We were not expecting much and were pleasantly surprised. My daughter wanted a sausage and cheese plate and they are one of the few places that offers one. The sausage was delicious. It was juicy and full of flavor. We loved the seasoning. My husband got the rib plate with baked beans and slaw. The meat was falling off the bone! The beans were hot and flavorful. My family is picky about coleslaw. But they loved this one! The service was fast and the employees are very nice. The place looks like a locally owned bbq joint and had just the right atmosphere! We had to laugh about going up and down stairs to get in. We lived in the area years ago and know it will flood at the first drop of rain. The retaining wall is a great touch. I know anyone that had lived in Pearl understands. We will be visiting again soon.“