Great food! We had roasted chicken, fried pork chop, Rueben, mac and cheese, and trash fries. All of it was top notch and for a great price.

I'm so glad that I yelp when I travel and found this amazing restaurant! It definitely has a small town feel, the patrons all know each other and I love that. The food is great, the staff is very friendly and the owners are very involved! It's a wonderful environment. All of the staff work as a team, helping each other, smiling and visiting with you. Don't think twice, just go! read more

My FIL heard great things about the food here and we were able to give it a try. The food was very good along with the service. I had the roasted chicken with mac and cheese and butter beans. My FIL had dessert with his meal. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back and I signed up for the rewards program while I was there. read more

This restaurant was recommended by others on Yelp and we were so pleased with the food, excellent service and atmosphere!

Great tasting Southern food in an updated, clean restaurant with a customer oriented staff, at reasonable prices. I dare you to find that combination anwhere else. A must stop for me when in Meridian now. Oh, the collard greens... read more

A must go place. Food is crazy good and true southern taste. The location is nice and easy to get to. And the service is awesome!

Love their food. Everyone is so friendly. Just wish I could take my husband too, but they are only open during the week for lunch. I do recommend! Good home cooking. read more

I've had lunch here a few times, mostly to-go orders, but either way it's always been delicious. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated, and the staff has always been professional and nice. The selections are all terrific! (I'm excited to try the breakfast sometime soon). Having a home-cooked option that's consistently delicious is nice to have in Meridian. I would highly recommend Jean's to others! Update: Just tried breakfast today for the first time, and it was outstanding! The bacon was thick and cooked crisp, the eggs were tasty, the grits were very good, and the biscuit was delicious (it had that crispy, buttery bottom that's so innate to good Southern cooking)! I also got a small bowl of white gravy to try with my biscuit & it was also super delicious. The staff in the morning are very friendly, so overall breakfast was a WIN too! I definitely recommend this place! read more

We are here before my graduation from UWA. Everything was fresh & delicious. The atmosphere was welcoming and made this out of towner feel right at home. Highly recommend!! read more

I love the atmosphere. The food was good. It took several minutes before anyone came to the table to greet/get drink order. It took 40 minutes to receive food after I arrived. I arrived a few minutes after opening. I was hoping for quicker service but hopefully it was just an off day and not the typical. It would have been a nice gesture to have offered a tea or dessert on the house since I felt it was an extra long wait time. read more

This was an AMAZING lunch pit stop on our way home from the beach! The food was unreal! And very reasonable priced! They have a children's menu- my daughter got the grilled cheese and grapes. I got the Turkey and dressing and my son got fried chicken legs and mashed potatoes! My husband said the fried chicken tasted just like his grandmothers! (In other words it's the best fried chicken he's had in the past 30 years!) We will definitely be going back to Jeans!! read more

Jean's - This is the Turkey and dressing, cabbage, and sweet potatoes! - Southern Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

Excellent southern food! Reasonably priced lunch. My meat and two Included Fried chicken, black eyed peas, and a sweet potato soufflé that was absolutely outstanding. Wife had meatloaf, because it is meatloaf Monday ya know. For sides she had fried green tomatoes with trash topping and braised cabbage. She reported that the cabbage was excellent and I had some of the fried green tomatoes so I can vouch for the excellence there. Jalapeño cornbread could use more flavor but that was the only shortcoming for the whole meal. The inside of the restaurant was very comfortable and our plates were unique and colorful. Overall an excellent experience. read more

Food is always hot and fresh and the staff always have a smile on their face and ready to take your orders.

Delicious home style lunch. The butter beans and the cornbread were especially delish! Oh, and the Mac and cheese! My daughter had the Rueben. She really enjoyed that also. My grandson said his burger was great. We will definitely return next time we're in Meridian. I think my next choice will be the chicken and dumplings! read more

The food was amazing. I had the fried pork chop and was not disappointed. The best food I've had in a long time. Our server was very attentive and helpful with suggestions. read more

Amazing fries chicken. I don't usually eat the skin but I couldn't get enough of it. And oh the coconut cream meringue was a mile high. It practically melted in your mouth. read more

The Jean burger was one of the best burgers we have ever had! The turkey and dressing was well seasoned and tasty but that burger was something we will come back for again and again. read more

The staff is amazing, the owner is extremely friendly, and the food is great southern cooking. The home made desserts are to die for, the only down side is they are only open for lunch but that makes it all the more of a crave because you cant go at any time. read more

Very much recommend great staff food very good. Only thing I am from Louisiana more spice / mucho spice lol. Great establishment!

Great southern cooking. When you don't feel like cooking, you can still enjoy fresh cooked vegetables seasoned perfect with great cornbread.

Very cool atmosphere! I had the catfish lunch special which was great! I'd recommend anyone try this place!

We stopped at Jean's for lunch on our way home from the bay and we are so glad we did. The fried chicken and fried pork chop as well as all the vegetables we tried were wonderful. The cornbread was like our mamas made! We even made room for a slice of coconut pie and caramel cake. Everything we ate was just how you'd like it prepared for you. Service was pleasant and fast. I recommend this restaurant highly. read more

I was in Meridian for 2 nights for a family event, and the food at Jean's was so good that I went there both days for lunch. I had heard about the fried chicken so the first day I ordered 2 pieces (a leg and a thigh) along with the mac and cheese, collard greens and cornbread. Everything is cooked to order so it is so fresh and delicious. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy and full of flavor. For dessert I had the pecan pie and it was the best that I have ever tasted. All the desserts are homemade. The service was awesome and our server told us that the next day that fried catfish was going to be on the menu. Of course I went back the next day and had the catfish, cheesy grits, jalapeno hush puppies and coleslaw. The catfish was so fresh and light and all the other sides were delectable. For dessert I had their lemon icebox cake which is served like a pie. It was heavenly with just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. The owner was there both days and interacted with us. He is doing an outstanding job and he gave lots of kudos to his staff! I would highly recommend a trip to Jean's! read more

Jean's was lovely. The food was delicious and service was quick. I loved that the plates were like grandma's. Great value for lunch and the servings were not overwhelming. read more

We passed through Meridian on the way to the beach. The building and downtown was beautiful. We were seated immediately. The wait staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. I would definitely revisit this restaurant if I ever come through Meridian again and would recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

Best lunch in town! Everything is delicious southern cooking. And the best caramel cake ever! So good! Must try! Wonderful dining spot and great atmosphere. read more

Nice and clean, menus on a dirty piece of paper, they should be laminated. Food was good and very reasonable. Ice tea that was unsweetened tasted sweet. So I got water. Nothing else to say. read more

Being from the west, I was thankful to have discovered this place. Had it everyday for lunch while in Meridian and looked forward to the Chefs daily special. High quality, yet affordable, fresh southern food! Genuinely kind and friendly staff. read more

The Purvis family I've certainly step the game up with jeans restaurant. The turkey and dressing is to the Hawaiian the hamburger steak is amazing the cornbread roll with jalapeño oh my God Elic is just awesome. read more

One of the best restaurants Meridian could possibly offer. The food is mouth watering, and the staff are professional. The place is spot clean and following CDC guidelines to perfection, despite a prior review stating otherwise. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to try it out. read more

Beautiful venue. Love the high ceilings, exposed brick, and classy atmosphere. The food is even better than the original!! Looking forward to going back on a routine basis. read more

This restaurant far exceeded any of my expectations. With a clean, welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, this is the perfect place to come if you find yourself in downtown Meridian. I had the turkey sandwich and was very satisfied. I will definitely return to try more of the lunch as well as breakfast menu. read more

This was the first time I have eaten at Jean's. Absolutely one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Great vegetables, meats, and fantastic desserts. Hailey waited on us and she was awesome! Highly recommend this place. read more

We discovered Jean's by chance on our way to New Orleans and were blown away by the amazing food! Great food & great service! We will be going out of our way to eat there again!! read more

Wonderful food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff, and very clean, always a good choice.

Traveling through on our way to New Orleans, we stopped at Jean's for lunch. Loved it! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Only disappointment was that we were too full to try dessert. Next time! read more

Excellent food, clean and friendly environment. Plate lunches are home cooked and delicious, and they have a great club sandwich if you're not in the mood for a full lunch. read more

ITS THE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BAD ATTITUDE FOR ME! ESPECIALLY COMING FROM ALAN THE OWNER AND FACE OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!!!!! I had a terrible experience at Jean's today! I work for a large state agency and my coworkers and I ate here quite often before this incident today. We usually come in large groups of 10, 15, & 20 people at a time provide a lot of business. Alan met me in the waiting room and told me that I could not enter the restaurant with my friends due to I had a chick fil a bag with left overs in it in my hands. It was an impromptu lunch invite I received as I was leaving chic fil a which I explained to the owner Alan! He stated that the company does not allow outside food due to he is trying to run a business and it would be bad for his business to advertise the chick fil a bag. He also stated that if I got sick he could be liable. My friend sitting next to me in the waiting area asked if I wanted to put it in her car. I thought this was unwise due to the rising COVID cases and stated that I think I'm just going to leave instead! Although I was not speaking to him at the time he responded to me and stated that this was fine if I just leave. I explained to him that I had been a frequent and valued (at least I thought so prior to this encounter) customer who brings several other customers with me every time I dine at his restaurant. I explained to him that I may have to reconsider how frequently we come her after this poor service! He stated repeatedly that I need to do what I have to do with a serious attitude as if to say he did not care whether I was a happy customer or not, whether I or my friends came back or not! This shocked me! He is usually much better than this when it comes to customer service and as an owner he should know better! Silence cannot be misinterpreted! If he did not have anything nice to reply he should have remained silent rather than to offend and loose a customer. In that moment when he said do what ever you need to do, I felt that my business did nto matter at all to him one way or the other and neither and neither did my friends! I understand if you have rules established that you have to abide by, but as the owner/manager of a company you have to remember to provide great customer service always!!!! And, remember that the customer is always right even when you feel that they are wrong BECAUSE WITHOUT THE CUSTOMERS YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS!!!!!!! This is just customer service 101!!!!! You have to find a way to run a business, maintain your rules, but first and foremost PROVIDE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PROFESSIONALISM AT ALL TIMES!!!!!! read more