Maxine's Old Country Kitchen
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Customers' Favorites
Large Red Beans and Rice
Cajun Corn on the Cob
Baked Chicken Quarter
Creamy Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tetrazzini
Cornbread Muffin
Rice and Gravy
Fried Chicken
Peach Cobbler
Turkey Necks
Recent Reviews
71 ratings
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I was visiting from Chicago my brother and his wife during spring break and one of my nephews Tracy of Smith Barber College on Hosptial Dr in Jackson, MS took us to lunch, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to Maxine’s Old Country Kitchen. The quaint restaurant is located on Macon St. Walking through the doors the ambience beckoned us in. We were greeted by beautiful wait staff serving everything you can imagine. Beef tips, smothered liver, hamburger steaks in gravy, turkey necks,...read full review
We had fried chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, macaroni and cheese, lima beans, green beans, corn, turnip greens, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and peach cobbler. Everything was absolutely delicious, well seasoned, and tasted just like southern comfort food should! The employees were friendly, efficient, and kept the place very clean. We’ll be back next time we pass through MS.
I purchased the fried chicken plate with mac/cheese, yams and the smoke chicken with dressing, cabbage. Everything 10/10 !
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Maxine's Old Country Kitchen, a charming restaurant located on Macon Street, is well-known for its delicious home-cooked meals. The menu offers a variety of options, including beef tips, smothered liver, hamburger steaks in gravy, and an assortment of sides like green beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, cabbage, okra, rice and gravy, mac and cheese, turnip and collard greens, yams, and corn muffin. Customers frequently praise the food for its exceptional seasoning, with one mentioning that they didn't need to add any salt or pepper to their meal. The field peas are so good, and the smoked chicken keeps customers coming back.
The restaurant is celebrated for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, featuring attentive and patient staff. Visitors say the staff are kind, friendly, and polite, and the restaurant is clean and neat. The menu caters to a range of tastes, from hearty meat dishes to veggie plates, making it a great spot for anyone seeking a home-cooked Southern meal. Popular dishes include the smothered baked chicken and the smoked wings with mac and cheese, which are noted for being full of flavor. Customers also enjoy the fried chicken and the homemade sweet tea, and the smothered liver and onions and turkey necks are described as perfectly cooked.
Tucked away in a residential area, Maxine's feels like dining in the chef's own home, often with a line of customers eager to experience the flavors of the day. Guests often say it feels like a family gathering, and the restaurant has theme days with certain food items served on certain days of the week. The traditional meat and two sides options feature a variety of fried and baked chicken, hamburger steak, and chicken tetrazzini, among other rotating specials. The collard greens are cooked with love, tender and flavorful, while the baked chicken falls right off the bone. Sides include a selection of vegetables and classics like mac and cheese, greens, and cornbread muffins. The atmosphere is enhanced by old school music, adding to the overall experience of enjoying a great home-style plate from chicken, liver, and smothered steaks, ensuring that customers leave satisfied. Arriving early is recommended, since the place gets packed quickly.