I love Martin's! I've always just thought of them as a dive bar, but recently discovered that they have weekday blue plate specials - and the food is good. Each special comes with a choice of bread and two sides, but you can add a third one for just $1.00. My go-to is the pot roast blue plate. I get it with cheese grits, fried okra and green beans (unless they have cabbage as the vegetable of the day). Martin's has THE BEST fried okra. The Redfish Kathleen is also delicious! I'm a sucker for crawfish cream sauce. Drinks are always good, and so is service. The atmosphere is very chill. Come as you are. There are a few seating areas: The bar, the patio, the main dining area and back dining room. They have live musicians on the patio on Friday nights. Martin's also has another room with a stage for events. Go! read more

Martin's Downtown - Menu - Front - American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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We stopped for lunch. The sevice was great. We had fried pickles and hush puppies, they were delicious. I had the cheeseburger and fries which was delicious also. I love the way the place was decorated. I highly recommend. read more

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Meh. We made a pit stop here for lunch during a road trip. It was crowded with a good mix of people from all walks of life, so it must be really great... maybe our experience was just off. The atmosphere is laid back and casual and while we weren't there for live music, the stages looked really fun. Service was very good! I was surprised because it was crowded and said seat yourself... I wasn't sure how long it would take for a server to realize we sat down but it was super quick. She was so friendly and very prompt even though she had several tables. The food on the tables surrounding us looked really good; the southern staples were probably the best thing to get here, ideally. Me and my husband got the burnt ends pork sandwich and it was honestly the driest, saddest meat I've tasted. It literally looked like chunks of dry dog food. Thank goodness the bbq sauce was good because it made the meat somewhat edible. We got the jalapeño and bacon stuffed hush puppies for an appetizer, which turned out to be overly fried and dry. The white queso it came with as a dip wasn't great either, I found it pretty bland. The fried okra was delicious though, and my daughter liked her grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Can't say I'd be back, but if I did I'd definitely try their southern food. They have a daily blue plate special and I'll bet it's good! (It's Friday - fried chicken and mashed potatoes, dang!) read more

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Went Monday so Fried Pork Chop special and I had the Cindy's Comeback Chicken Sandwich Both very good - served fast and Hot. Great Service Plenty of room - easy parking Cool place with plenty of TV's huge bar Clean tables - liked it ... read more

Martin's is a local favorite. Food is tastes good, prices are good and service is great. It's a great date night location, dinner with some friends or lunch with coworkers. It used to be considered a hole in the wall but it's anything but that. They have a section for late night live performances and a nice patio with inside dining too. My favorite dish are the steak bites. Seasoned well and cooked to your liking, you can't go wrong with this plus you get two sides! read more

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Horrible service!!!!! Every time I order from them, they never get my order right. Then when you call and let them know of what's missing, they get a nasty ahh attitude from the sorry bartender all the way to the sorry manager on duty! I will never order Martin's again in my life!! just plain sorry! all the staff sorry and could care less about a paying customer! Go home and cook folks or I highly recommend going to Taste Bar and Grill! At least your money will be well spent! And they won't have a nasty ahh attitude! DO BETTER MARTIN"S!!! read more

Food is always great but service can be a little slow at times because it's always busy. The outside seating area is a nice addition

My nephew comes over from Australia and visits some times. We have started a mission to find the best Po Boys everywhere we visit in the South. We have been working in down town Jackson Mississippi and are proud to crown Martin's the title of the best catfish sandwich in the capital district. The loaf was oven fresh and crusty, the catfish local and farm raised from the delta, lettuce crisp, tomato ripe and hard, the tartare sauce tangy. Catfish Po Boys are based on simplicity. Get the basics right and you will impress. Martin's does just that. If it's a nice fall day in down town Jackson, the patio and Po Boy is a great lunch choice. We found the Martin's experience to be the best. read more

Martin's Downtown - Nephew approved - American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Passing thru Jackson today and some friends took us to eat at Martin's. I would have never stopped and looking at the review rating I would have probably passed it up, unfortunately. However, we went with friends and it was probably the best meal we have had in Jackson area. Would highly recommend and out of 4 entrees we had all were great. Service was perfect and for 75 dollars for 4 people I thought the price was on the cheaper side. A+++ all the way! Will definitely be back. read more

I have enjoyed meals here on many occasions. I have always ordered through door dash and my meals arrive fresh and tasty. I recommend the steak bites, fried catfish, and mashed potatoes. read more

Denied service after chemotherapy. The front was half full and the back was completely full. We went to the front and the server behind the bar told us the section was closed. My wife is obviously sick, so we just left and went to Keifer's. We spent 53 bucks somewhere else because martins is apparently just like the area they are in. Gross. Ghetto. Dump. Ash trays everywhere. Stinks. Garbage. Homeless dude camping out back. Don't go there. Also, there is a green historical sign there, so you get what that means. Look up 1950's and 60's Jackson and you will see this place in the thick of it. read more

Martin's Downtown is a Jackson staple for a reason. If you are looking for a reliable lunch, their blue plate specials are the way to go. Whether it is the Monday pork chops or the Friday fried chicken, the food is consistently well-prepared and hits that Southern comfort sweet spot. The service is another high point--the staff is friendly and efficient, making it an easy choice for a quick work lunch or a casual sit-down. It's got a great, unpretentious atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in. Definitely a go-to spot in the city. read more

Martin's Downtown is a good enough place to grab a drink if you are around the Jackson, Mississippi area. The staff was friendly and the drinks were cold. Isn't that all we could ask for? It also had a pretty cool vibe. I would definitely recommend a visit to Martin's Downtown. read more

Great food and service. Cannot complain about anything here. Will be doubling back to this spot when I'm back in the 'Sip read more

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Cute spot with outdoor seating and fun music. Steak bites are fantastic and the desserts are so tasty. Great menu. Staff was perfect... friendly, knowledgeable and great service. Well done guys. read more

The service was wonderful, everyone working there was very nice. We had a group of 8 and was able to find seats almost immediately. Unfortunately, some of our food came out earlier than others but overall everyone enjoyed their meal. Sadly, there weren't many vegetarian options and the vegetables they do have as sides I was warned are cooked in some sorry of meat broth? My group who ordered meat said they really enjoyed it, just wish there was a few more veggie options read more

It's been well over 20 years since I've darkened the door of the place and boy was I pleasantly surprised. We went as a large group for Sunday lunch. They have remodeled and it looks great!! The service was amazing. Every single person who came to the table to help, and it was a lot, were fantastic. We were a group of 16 and you know how they say you can't expect good service with a large group? Not true here. From the ordering process to food delivery and drink refills, it was flawless. The checks even came quickly. I had the hamburger steak with gravy, a baked potato and salad with house made ranch dressing. the hamburger steak is not hand pattied but it was good. The gravy wasn't homemade, but it was ok. The onions could have used more cook but that salad and potato were fire! A fresh baked potato is hard to find outside of a nice steakhouse and they have it here. The salad was crisp mixed greens with a pepperoncini pepper and tomao wedge. Mike got the steak bites, house made onion rings and a classic southern Mac and cheese. All were great! Our friends had a variety of things. All looked good and they said tasted great. I'm getting the fried green tomatoes next time. They looked incredible. This place is an old local place and a true hidden gem. read more

Submitted pick up order online but received no confirmation. Tried to call but no answer during business hours. Typical lack of customer service in rthis area read more

This is a bar restaurant we sat inside on a hit Sunday afternoon, there was outdoor seating for cooler days. My husband had the steak gyros. I had deep fat fried Oysters, ok very crispy breading. The onion rings were delicious probably because the comeback sauce is one of the best I have had in Mississippi! We got to set ourselves and got a very efficient and friendly waitress. read more

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Food is always great and the wait staff is effective and attentive. It's a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Excellent service and food was delicious and serving size was plenty!!! Our server was on the ball read more

You will find this place just off the beaten path and near the Old Capital Complex. This is a nice dive bar with parking available in the back. Rumor has it that there are a lot of vehicle break-ins at night back there, so if you do park there, be aware. There is dining room seating, bar seating, and covered patio seating. The bar is a full bar and you will find televisions at the bar as well as around the dining area. The bar area is dimly illuminated and there is an ATM in there They do not have any signature cocktails that I saw. They do have a fridge full of bottle beers. I sat at the bar and the bartended and server was very friendly. I ordered the Martin's Signature Club. It was a ready and sitting in front of me in about 10 minutes. It was not the best club sandwich that I have had, but it was ok. The fries that came with it were decent. This spot is more of a 3.5 star spot, but I think that it is closer to a 3 than a 4. I would definitely try something different if I went back and would also try to catch one of their events like a band or DJ. read more

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I ordered the 1953 burger, it was still pink in the middle. I ordered a side salad just got a bunch of lettuce and dressing. I added bacon didn't get that either. Very disappointed read more

Located in the heart of downtown Jackson offering nice large menu with full bar and great food options. Lots of parking. Service was good.

Food was awesome. Service was great. Really neat place to eat. The waitress was very attentive to our needs

Good location downtown. Beer was good and cold and they had a good selection. As far as the food, I can't say everything is bad but the queso with the chips and queso may be the worst I've ever had in my life. Not sure how you can serve that if anyone on staff has actually tasted the stuff. read more

Food is good. There is a guy that works there with long teeth. You will know what I mean when you see him. I go in often to eat. I don't drink but I do buy drinks for my friends. He told that I was banned because I wasn't drinking. What an idiot. To many other places to go. read more

Loved my first experience at Martins. My server, Marsha, was polite, personable and just great in general. Food was great and I had a problem trying to make a choice from all of the excellent dishes. read more

Food is fantastic. It's a very nice place to sit and eat. The service is spot on! I took my friends from out of town and they also enjoyed the spot. read more

Our first time but definitely won't be our last. We stopped in for a quick lunch and were very surprised with the service and quality of food! We had the grilled chicken nachos, redfish with mac and cheese and the Mardi Gras pasta (not pictured) it was all delicious and very generous portions. Especially for lunch! read more

Martin's Downtown - Grilled Chicken Nachos - American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Literally just called down there to see if they could do a trifle order for my mother's birthday .When she picked up , I asked the lady if they did trifle. She seemed confused but I happily repeated the question 3 times. Finally she said they didn't serve that . I asked was she sure because they have trifle on the menu . Then she said they only have blueberry or a strawberry trifle.My response was so " So the answer is yes ..." She must have felt some type of way about being corrected . She proceeded to say "well it's not really a trifle it's just sponge cake, cool whip and berries" .... I paused " I believe that pretty much sums up a trifle ma'am" . I then asked if can they do it in a traditional trifle dish. " We don't do custom orders it comes how she makes it " she said with a gruff, clearly agitated. " It just comes in a regular pan" . I didn't think asking for it in the dish ( which I was 100% ready to pay for )the way it's normally served was customized but I could see she was already irked and irrate and wasn't worth mentioning. Before I could barely finish thanking her for checking on all this and her time she hung up on me ! If this woman is who they have answering the phone about their food having attitude AND being dead wrong they might need to fix that. That might turn people off before they even step foot in the door . I know it did for me and I will never attempt to call them again about a clearly stated item on the menu. read more

I love martins! Always have and always will!!! Such a friendly environment. Chris is one of the kindest bartenders... he has been kind to me over the past 20 years... even when I was a young WILD ONE! I appreciate good music and good people! Martins is a must for anyone visiting Jackson! read more

Martin's Downtown - Brooke, myself and the boyfriend - American Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Fantastic blue plates and classic southern food. Very clean and nice building, attentive staff and reasonably priced. You won't leave hungry! read more

The "bouncer" threatened to kick us out when we asked why he cut off our wristbands from the other bar, since we planned on going back there afterwards. He was a complete asshole. Bar tender was nice though read more

The lunch specials cannot be beat. I am addicted to the fried green tomatoes with the crawfish sauce on top. I like to go on rib day. Boss Hawg fries are Great to share. The bartenders are awesome!!! read more

Fast and friendly service. Reasonable prices. Had a fried chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese and both were tasty. The fried chicken was hot and crispy - could've eaten the chicken by itself it was so good. read more

During my first, only and subsequently last time visiting this bar, I will say that I did have a pretty decent meal and the beer selection was pretty good. However, during my visit, I arrived at 7pm and and parked in the bar's illuminated parking lot. I will note that the bar was quite difficult to find based on one way streets, but I eventually found it. After an hour, I left the bar and went to my vehicle in the lot and ultimately found my passenger side window smashed out. I looked around the parking lot and noticed three other vehicles were also burglarized. I called the police and while doing so, I noticed that there were signs in the parking lot indicating that there were surveillance cameras so I thought great, we'll catch the *expletive*. Police came and took a report and went about our night. The next day, I called the bar since the night before, I spoke with a bartender who stated that the owner would contact me and assist in anyway he could. I thought great, this won't be so back so the next day, I eventually spoke with the owner and he was nothing but... a jerk. The owner decided to tell me that a car burglary hasn't happened in awhile so they don't mention it to patrons, yet the bartender knew exactly what happened when I walked back in distressed; also, the owner told me the cameras don't work in the parking lot so hey, criminals, go have yourself a good time if you're reading this! Bar owner basically said "sorry", and we hope you come back. Dude, you just had four car break-ins in one hour! Moral of the story is that good luck going to this place since your vehicle and personal effects are fair game! read more

We got carry out from Martin's while my husband was in the hospital. It was phenomenal!!! The plate lunch has lots of veggie options and everything was amazing!!! DEFINITELY will be back!! read more

I enjoyed the remodel look and the service was excellent. The Tuesday lunch special was smoked ribs which were tender and very tasty. With a side of coleslaw that had a very unique and interestingly great taste. The lunch price was very good, affordable and being downtown even better. read more

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We stumbled across this bar and grill while exploring downtown Jackson. It's and older building with lots of character. There are two bars, one in the front and one in the back in the buildings divided up into several dining rooms. They were fairly busy as it was a weekday lunchtime. We were able to get a seat right away at the bar in the bartender greeted us immediately. I had a cup of their gumbo which I enjoyed very much and my husband ordered a barbecue brisket burnt ends sandwich and french fries. We both enjoyed our meal and would definitely go back. read more