49 Best American Restaurants near Madison

“Love it , definitely will be returning 🥰🥰“

“First time trying out this quaint little cafe’ and I can’t say enough about our experience. It was great. Tommy, our gentleman of a waiter, was excellent. He was attentive, funny, & personable. The food was fantastic! GET! THE! FRIED! TOMATOES! Soooo yum!“

“We had a traveling group of 9 from Missouri going to Florida and Jason Deli was our choice of brunch first stop. This was a correct pick, foods we had lots of options and all was fulfilled. Thanks JASON DELI for providing everything needed for our group. 5 star all the way.“

“On line website needs to be updated. Veggies on line not same as in restaurant. Would have done phone order differently if known daily available veggies. Was told no more creamed spinach which was listed and no more squash casserole, used to be favorite all the time! Phone order cornbread got rolls. One hamburger steak everything as listed other nothing but gravy. Was given very generous gift card to use !“

“Definitely recommend...this place is awesome!“

“Dickeys has a variety of different bbq options and free ice cream with your meal. They are at their best every bit of ok. I generally the few times I dealt with Dickeys was having them out of a pure wish for bbq on a bbq holiday but unfortunately I had to work so we decided to get Dickeys as they were the only bbq place nearby and open. I can say truthfully though the bbq was not terrible it was not great either as a matter of fact I'll say the ice cream was the best part of the meal. Prices are acceptable. Atmosphere is okay and customer service was good.“

“Great experience- the food is always pretty good there. Very rarely do they get it wrong. The service is always great! Chef's kiss to our server Gloria. I tried the O-M-Gosh cheeseburger. Great concept. I enjoyed it. However, the fries were not so good. If you've ever tried to reheat fries in a microwave, that's how they were. Not fresh - kind of cardboard feel. I think it's because the fries are cooking twice. Once originally and a second time on the hot skillet with the cheese. Next time I will request my fries on a separate plate.“

“It was nice for I and my wife and baby to get out. Service was good , food not bad but I've had better at other Chili's locations. The bluemoon beer was going bad , was barely drinkable with the orange slice. Bluemoon gets sour the older it gets. It's just not cheap to eat out these days. 1 beer , 1 appetizer , 1 trio fajitas $48 before tip. Also if you do go out to eat here , make sure to tip at least 15% or more. They only get paid $2.13/hour which is crazy.“

“I wish I remembered my waitress' name. She was awesome. The service was great. However, they are always short staffed. Know that when they aren't busy there may still be a 30+ plus wait. The place is not what it was. At some point somebody was like, I don't have the energy for this. It smells horrible in there. I guess no one wants to clean the carpet. It may be wet drywall making that smell as well. I'll take my food to go next time.“

“Just ate at Shaggys for the first time !!!!! The service and the food was great !!!!! Cameron ,our waitress,is such a sweet and beautiful person ! She knew exactly what to suggest for us and the food was brought to us very promptly !!!!! And was so very good !Also the manager is a wonderful guy with a personality that will draw u in!!! And make u wanna return!!!! Such as I Def will!!!!“

“Really cool place, hope the wings are tasty“

“Great food, great place, I love it.“

“Best oysters I have had in the states since visiting France. The wine list is extensive with excellent options and the service is always exceptional. Can’t go wrong with Caet!“

“we had the pleasure to find this amazing establishment. the food was absolutely fantastic. we definitely will be making a trip again. customer service was everything and Mr Sam gave us great hospitality. 10 out of 10“

“The restaurant was nice and clean also I had one of the best servers ever. Ask for Haley next time you visit, she was attentive, professional, friendly and sweet. Will definitely return again!!“

“great atmosphere and wonderful desserts“

“My wife and I and another couple wanted to try something different for dinner and we went to Scrooge’s for the first time. Wow! A very unique experience with the variety and quality of the food. You should go!“

“Have been there several times for takeout. The food has always been good. However the last time I went and ordered brisket it was tough. Wish they served burnt ends. Will be going back.“

“Absolutely the best wings and fries! Definitely try it out.“

“First visit here and I can say it was worth the visit! Was a little nervous at first, but I may come again“

“The meatloaf sandwich was delicious! Love all the paintings on the wall. Great atmosphere!“

“Great place to eat the food is awesome, love the atmosphere and the owner is super friendly! Everyone needs to try it!“

“best lunch spot in jackson“

“We tried Rooster's/Basil's for the first time tonight at the recommendation of a family member. I'm so glad we did because it did NOT disappoint! Everything was made fresh to order and the customer service was the best I've experienced in awhile. We will definitely be eating there again and I highly recommend it!“

“Cassidy is top notch! Every time I pick up lunch from Grant's, she is phenomenal! The food is good but the service is outstanding.“

“Spillway Diner doesn’t disappoint as I have had breakfast, lunch, and dinner from this restaurant. I usually get the “Super Bacon Cheeseburger” with Homemade Fries! The burger that they grill is tied with the “Huey’s Cheeseburger” (Memphis, Tenn burger joint ((they serve “steak fries” that are not homemade, in my opinion)). Huey’s has a fantabulous Burger and if both of the restaurants were sitting next to each other, I would get a Spillway Diner “Super Bacon Cheeseburger” every time. The reason??? Spillway Diner’s’Homemade Fries’ are the best Fries that I have ever eaten with the exception of my late mothers “Cast Iron Skillet Pan Fries” whose fries are so good thst I could eat them for every meal, every day of my life.
The only complaint I have about Spillway Diner is that they close up around 1:30 pm and only use Door Dash for their delivery service. I use GrubHub as it’s just as good as DoorDash and they give a money back guarantee on All their orders as well as other perks. I only been disappointed twice in the 4 years that I have been eating there and that’s because they got my order wrong (twice).
Do yourself a huge favor and eat breakfast from them as well as you have to eat their Burgers and especially their Homemade Fries!!!!!“

“The cook was on point Saturday, March 28. The shrimp and grits got me in my feelings, I’m still tickled. They were PERFECT. The kids chicken was THE BOMB. The pasta dishes were all of that. All of the dishes were served with professionalism, joy and he presented himself like he really likes his job. The food was hot and I’m sure because he didn’t linger. Once they were up-they were out. Managers and owners, when you have a great staff, PLEASE KEEP THEM. Thank you ZEA. You’re back! #Chris isj😂“

“We love Newks in Flowood, MS 💜
Newk’s never disappoints! The food is always fresh, delicious, & made just right. The staff is friendly, the service is fast, & the atmosphere is welcoming. One of my favorite things is the Christian music playing in the background, it always puts me in a good mood & has me wanting to sing along while I eat. Great food, great people, & great vibes every time!“

“Two Rivers is my top 3 favorite places to get a great meal with great service. Christian is the best server in Jackson metro, hand down! The only thing this place could do better is maybe change the carpet and the decor some, just to make it a little more modern. But at the end of the day, if they don't change a thing that's fine with me. Heck, they could bring in card tables and fold up chairs as far as I'm concerned! As long as the quality of food and service stay the way they are now, my family and I will be eating there for life!“

“Newk’s is a great place to eat. The food is great and I love the chicken salad on croissant 🥐…. It’s delicious 😋“

“Went for lunch yesterday, first time there, I had the lunch special smothered pork-chop with cabbage and creamed corn and it was DELICIOUS....best pork-chop I have had in very long time!! And the sweet tea was PERFECT to my taste...“

“AMAZING SOUL COOKING!!!!!“

“Every last dish there is wonderful. Food is always fresh and hot. The wait time is normal like any other restaurant.“

“I had lunch at Brandon location. Nice experience. Will go back! Banana pudding was like grandma’s! ❤️“

“Last minute decision to pick up pizza and use one of their deals two pizzas for $20. Successfully used mobile app. It was ready when I got there and it tasted real good

Dietary restrictions: The cauliflower crust pizza is good. We didn’t order the lobster bisque, but we do like it also“

“amazing coffee, good atmosphere, great people“

“Went by today and Great food , omg Loved it, We got shrimps, wings honey and fried and steak chicken and shrimp potato w broccoli and mmmmm and the Presentation was amazing love it ❤️👍💯“

“Hubs and I were in Jackson as a stop over on our way to Texas. This restaurant was walking distance from our hotel. What a great choice!!! A throw back to another era. Good food. The vanilla shake was so very good! All good was freshly made. Staff was friendly and fast. If I’m ever this way again I’ll be coming back to Brent’s Drugs!!! Happy to support a local establishment.“

“This is one of the most beautiful places to dine in Jackson. The food, drinks, atmosphere.... servers, bartenders.... absolutely everything is great. Expect a lovely upscale, yet laid-back environment. They are not expedient, but they are well worth the visit!!!“

“I am 68, and ribs have been one of my favorite foods all of my adult life. I rarely write reviews online, but I am compelled to recommend Down South BBQ & Burgers. Their ribs are the best I have ever had: almost (almost is the key) fall-off-the-bone tender and seasoned perfectly. Try them dry first, but they have a selection of delicious sauces, too. Down South also has delicious chicken, brisket, and wings in addition to burgers and a wide selection of side dishes. The folks are friendly and well organized and offer a simple, immaculately clean dining area if you want to dine in. If you haven't tried Down South, I encourage you to do so!“

“My experience at the Taste was an amazing experience. My waitress Jo was also amazing her hospitality was everything. Our food and drinks came out at a reasonable time. I will be coming back and recommending this restaurant to my family and friends.“

“First time here and it has me wanted more.“

“Friendly, fast service. Got the catfish plate and got good sized fresh plate within 10 min. 10/10“

“Anyone who graduates from Millsaps has a strong work ethic and broad background in many areas of learning. They are quick learners and reliable workers fit for any team of managers, educators, or graduate students.“

“This place has some excellent food options. The smokes are great and can never eat just one. Recently, I asked then to make me a “burger” with just meet. The patties were the buns, filled with smokes meat, cheese, bologna and bacon. This was a custom made order and they made it well!“

“We waited about 15 minutes to get a table inside. The waitress took awhile to get to us, which is understandable because she was very busy. She was very polite. I ordered a cocktail which took a long time to get to me because they only had one person working the bar, it was so delicious I didn't even care! The food also took a long time to get to us, but once again, it was so delicious that I didn't even care. Get the gouda bacon grits, they are devine.“

“food was great friendly staf.f“

“Best wings I ever had in MS! Try it with garlic Parmesan and buffalo sauce mild, leaves you wanting more.“

“We had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Georgia Blue in Flowood! The star of the show was hands down the Chicken Burger—it was incredibly flavorful, juicy, and cooked to absolute perfection. Pair that with fries that were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, and it was a flawless meal.

What made the night even better was the top-tier hospitality. A huge shoutout to Kirstin and Cayden, who were our servers. They were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Excellent food and unmatched service—we will definitely be back!“