The is a very nice place to go and get a fine plate of food. The service is top tier and the grocery is to match. It's worth the drive and the food is always delicious and sourced locally from local farmers and markets. read more

Food was outstanding. The drinks were awesome. Come for the happy hour. The staff is super friendly. A must stop if in the area.

My favorite restraint in Fondren hands down. Incredible food, amazing staff. The salmon and grits is top 5 meals I've ever had. A must try. read more

Pleasant experience, not what I expected. Try the oysters if that's your thing. But the service was excellent other than the wait at the door. Sat outside when the weather was nice. Food was as advertised and potions were good. I would say try some drinks as well to complete the vibe. read more

Lorena Duling School opened its doors in 1927, with multiple expansions and alterations in the following decades. Today the historic building is home to several businesses, including Saltine. If you've never been, have a navigator with you and keep a look out. It's at the top of a small hill along the road, hidden by mature trees and with a relatively small sign. You might be able to park along the road, but there's a good chance you'll have to park across the street. Walking in, the vibe is immediately historic and sleek and cool, all at the same time. While semi hidden away to newbies, the place is clearly well known to locals. It's worth seeking out for sure! Touted as an oyster bar, it is that... but as a non-oyster eater, there are plenty of other great options. And let's not forget the bar part. As a whiskey fan, the bar immediately drew me in. While not an extensive whiskey collection, they have an excellent selection, including some hard-to-get stuff. And what's this? Heather! Heather and I talked whiskey for a while. LOVE finding someone who loves talking whiskey and knows their stuff. Talk to Heather if you want to talk whiskey. Their beer selection was also excellent. Thanks for the whiskey love, Heather!! The calamari and corn bread starters were super yummy. Everyone loved them. I went with the snapper for dinner, and it was also super duper fly. Cooked on the half-shell, it came with a sweet and sour sauce - not what I expected but totally worked - and 4 new (or red) potatoes. If I hadn't had appetizers, I might have wished for more potatoes, but it was perfect with appetizers. Oh, and Kaylee took treat care of us at our table. :) Groovy bar and excellent dining experience. This place is a gem. Check it out! read more

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Since being in Jackson for a little over 3 months this has been one of two of my go too's!! This place is excellent all around!! The customer service A+ Please see Ann for a full belly laugh who know ALL her regulars and make the ones she doesn't feel extra special. The place is very nautical and is housed in an old school. Cute and quaint. The bar seats are not very comfortable. Good place to watch the games, and they have a happy hour daily. I have eaten alone here at the bar and the bar staff were excellent and have eaten with my team and got the same great service! Whether you are going for brunch (amazing) lunch or dinner nothing but good things to say. Even when they had a mishap with our brunch visit the managers fixed it and still made our experience great!! Menu highlights: Blackened shrimp risotto Wood oven fish with potatoes Brussels Cinnamon rolls Chargrilled oysters Breakfast burrito with shrimp (I switched mine up) Roasted sweet potatoes They missed me on the jalapeño cornbread (but I will try it again) maybe had a bad day. And the lobster roll was a NO GO like we couldn't even eat it. Very wet ..... I have only two more weeks here and I will try and get to saltine a few more times! read more

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Stopped by based on a review and was definitely not let down! Jalapeño cornbread with bacon to start was really good. Calamari was some of the best we've had... it had a tangy sauce added on top that was perfect. We tried the catfish and chips with both cornmeal and my husband got the beer batter. Cornmeal was great, but the beer batter was awesome! Not crazy about the fries, but the hush puppies made up for it. The shrimp and grits was probably my favorite ever. Service was exceptional! They were really busy, but our waitress kept our drinks full and checked on us regularly. I really can't say enough great things about this place, the only negative might be the tables are kinda close, so it got pretty loud in there... It made the atmosphere fun and busy! read more

Love love love saltine. They used to make the pbj pork belly, boiled peanuts and spicy jam and my goodness it was one of the best - the best thing to eat in Jackson! Unfortunately, they changed it up. It no longer has boiled peanuts. They use ground peanuts and it takes away from it on so many levels. Please make it the way it was! Would give them a 5 if that were corrected bc beyond that they do have some great oysters! Love them! -L read more

wasn't sure what to expect coming here, but glad we tried it out! i was in the mood for some good good seafood & this was a last minute decision to come here as a group. the building this restaurant is in is so cute, it almost looks like it could be an elementary school building or something. i would for sure give the aesthetic a 5/5 because it was so relaxing & somber lighting. we came here on a saturday night, it was not too packed so we were able to get seated quickly. our waiter named "Trip" was friendly and sociable. he got us started with some half shell oysters, & saltine crackers. (by the way they have relatively cheap oyster deals especially during happy hour) would recommend this restaurant strictly for their oysters. 5/5 i tried 3 different small plates. i got the alligator & andouille gumbo & it was underwhelming. nothing popped for me & i was pretty sad that it didn't hit the spot. 2/5 the lobster & shrimp spring rolls were underwhelming as well. could not distinct any taste from this roll, it purely taste like the ocean which was disappointing as well. 2/5 those goat cheese grits THOUGH! 5/5 seriously to the grit lovers, please don't pass up on these grits. you will not be disappointed, they were cheesy, creamy & buttery. a perfect recipe. the grits & oysters made up for my other two plates. my homies ordered beer batter, & hard fried catfish with hush puppies which was delicious but not fantastic. my friend also ordered their peachy cocktail, which was delicious & saturated in alcohol so we all had fun taking sips from this, feeling like we got our money's worth. i plan to come back here for a second try at the menu & get more oyster deals. was not impressed with the other entrees but always open to second chances! read more

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This restaurant is amazing. They have one of the best PoBoys in the country. Great atmosphere and service.

Love the energy of the staff - the hostess was wonderful and had such a wonderful vibe. The food was so delicious and the portions were generous. The seasonal shrimp and crawfish cheese dip was so good I could have eaten the entire bowl myself. And do yourself a favor and order the s'mores cake, it was huge and enough to feed four or more per slice! read more

Saltine - S'mores cake - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Had dinner with co-workers. They are local and love this place. It was great! Had the blackfish and brussel sprouts. Blackfish was not too fishy with great seasoning and not too salty. Brussel sprouts were a little too sweet for me but that is a personal preference. Potatoes were Great. We also had the fried green tomatoes and I enjoyed them as well. Good service! read more

Loved the atmosphere here! Made a reservation and was seated quickly!! Ordered a sampling of the small plates. Oysters fried & grilled, pork bellies and spring rolls. All were great with the spring rolls being our favorite!!!! read more

Definitely come dine here! I was in town for a short visit and chose this restaurant based on the dessert menu, cinnamon roll cheesecake. Knowing that I'd be indulging in dessert, I started with a beer, oysters, brussel sprouts, another beer, and then the cheesecake. The food was outstanding and I would HIGHLY recommend all of it. As delicious as the food was, I think the atmosphere and service was even more impressive. So many restaurants these days can provide a great meal, but how many can also provide all around excellent service? I sat at the bar without any expectations. Every single employee in the restaurant couldn't have been nicer. Both bartenders were attentive, helpful, and friendly. There were several other employees that joined in conversation including the host, servers, and manager. They made me feel like I belonged there and was a part of their crew, like I've been there many times before. The whole experience was inviting and felt like a community. If I lived here I would want to be a regular. read more

Great food and service. Was greeted so nicely at the door on Father's Day. Had crab claws, steak and salmon. Didn't like the salmon but had a good lemon drop. read more

Started out as Phenomenal! Staff acknowledged me, said hello, spoke to me and were engaging. Wowza! Sat at the bar for awhile, crickets. Asked for assistance, they sent Octavius over. He's sensational! Made a julep with whiskey. Truly yummy. Ordered the citrus oysters, fish and shrimp tacos off the seasonal. Oysters were....OFF THE CHARTS AMAZING! A MAZ ING!!!!!!! Deep rich, meaty, extraordinary flavor. Seriously. I've been going to Half Shell for Oysters, battling their hateful day bartender and rude staff. Half Shell Oysters could break a tooth with all the shells. Theirs taste like eating dirt compared to the smooth rich flavor of the Saltines Oysters. So so so good!!!!!! I told the oyster guy he was amazing! His name Eddie. Fish and shrimp tacos came. Cold, but good flavor. Crazy population of gnats at the bar attacking. Guests next to me fended off gnats as well. Bar back asked if I wanted another drink. We discussed their stout beer on draft. One was a coffee stout, the other had Hershey's syrup. She provided samples. I smell everything culinary wise. Ole Factory....get it!? Hershey's was pure vinegar. VINEGAR!!!!! RANCID!!! I thought this might be a Mississippi thing. Possible kombuscha combination. I'm really trying to be open minded and forgiving. NOPE! RANCID NASTY BEER Bar back returns, I tell her, she says no way. Smell, I said. Wow, doe eyed in shock. She came back later saying she text the head bar guy who denied knowing anything. Zero quality control. Gross! Actually, I think it could make a person sick. Ordered a bev from Octavius. Asked him what other dishes Eddie made since the oysters were amazing He said Snapper, but they are out. I told Eddie I was sad he was out of Snapper because the oysters were amazing! Eddie said he had 2 more available! WHAT? I ordered the Snapper from Octavius who said someone told him the wrong info. EXCUSE. I requested Brussel Sprouts with chili sauce on the side Done. Eventually asked for food to go. Gnats were in full effect after my drink. Guests next to me had gnats in their wine. READY FOR THIS. Gentlemen next to me ordered a double of Grand Marnier in a snifter. This is the same bar back serving me vinegar beer!!! She put ICE in his glass and served him!!! ICE!!!!! HE FREAKED OUT!!! FREAKED OUT!!! They have someone behind their bar with no knowledge nor does she care! Wow! Surprised. No. There's a pattern at restaurants here. Eddie talked to me about my Snapper and brought it in a to go container. I gave clueless bar back my credit card to tab out and requested the banana pudding type desert. Brussel Sprouts came out on a plate with the sauce ON THEM. Girl who brought them out said she didn't know the sauce was on the side. She read the table number and food item. Hmmmm. Bar back used the excuse that the kitchen doesn't read their tickets. Excuse. Never offered to correct. Dessert came out in a bag. I packed up to leave. It's a shame the EXCELLENCE of Eddie is ruined by the kitchen and expo. Brussel Sprouts to hot to eat. Boo!!! Dessert is hot and tastes like sand and hot mush. I don't trust it is fresh after the RANCID beer. Dang!!!!! Amazing environment. Great drinks, if not RANCID or being swarmed by gnats. Oysters and Snapper are beyond amazing. Other food might be cold or wrong. I'll go back for anything Eddie prepares and smell my drinks in advance. No food from the back. EDDIE IS EXTRAORDINARY!!!! read more

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My family loves to go to Saltine's when in town. Such a fun environment and the food is good! We always have the nicest servers

Food was good but not all delivered in a timely fashion. A new waitress who was a Lille overwhelmed but management tried to make it up to us. Good ambiance read more

Great service on a Saturday during brunch - the servers were very nice and on top of it. I had the brunch oysters (and a $5 mimosa!) and loved them. Wish I lived closer to try more of the inventive menu items! read more

Saltine - Brunch Oysters - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, MS, while a vibrant, unique city in the South, isn't always thought of as necessarily a "food-haven". Southern cuisine mostly dominates, and while delicious, it isn't necessarily the most appealing to everyone. With that, Saltine, in the Fondren District, is a gem of restaurant. The exterior, what looks to be an old church, is classy in its own right, and upon walking in, the hustle and bustle of the waitresses, patrons, and bartenders immediately gives off a sense of comfort and fun. The seating is intimate but also not too close to other tables, allowing you to have your own conversations while also being able to enjoy the drones of talk coming from all around. The wait-staff was kind and the service was quick, and the food, of course, was excellent. I had the cheese fries as an appetizer, and we had a party of 7, but the serving was definitely enough for all of us to get our fix. My main entree was the Seafood Pasta, which, along with the bread it came with, was delicious. I wish it was a bit more creamy with a bit more seafood, but the flavor was fantastic, leading me to use as much bread as possible wipe off and eat the sauce from the plate when I was all done. Jackson surprised me very much with this one, and I look forward to returning and checking it out once again. read more

Saltine - Seafood Pasta - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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I have never had a bad experience here and it is one of my wife's favorites. Food is exceptional and services is top notch!

So this place is pretty scenic. I loved the indoor decor. We were greeted by the most friendly and accommodating male bartender. I believe his name was OJ. Our waiter was super nice and courteous as well! The drinks there 10/10 would recommend! They have a nice little array with a full bar and all the choices looked great. For my entree I got a chicken sandwich with fries and it was pretty good! I had one of my friends oysters as well and it was AMAZING. I would definitely visit Saltine again! read more

We were desperate to find an open restaurant during the great Icepacolypse of January 2017. Luckily we found Saltine in the cute Fondren area. The staff was very friendly and seated us right away. I was pleased to see brunch was offered on Saturday as well as Sunday. I started off with a delicious Mimosa. For my meal I had brunchloaf. I have never heard of such a thing and thought it would be interesting. It was meatloaf, wrapped in bacon, with and egg on top. I was blown away. Absolutely delicious! Definitely one of the best brunch meals I have ever had. I had the goat cheese grits for a side....again absolute perfection. I was highly impressed with Saltine and will be back the next time I'm in Jackson. read more

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Oysters: 5/5 Scotch Egg: 5/5 Brunch Loaf 5/5 Fun casual trendy atmosphere in the fondren neighborhood. Love visiting this spot and brining friends with us! read more

Food was excellent, service was prompt and friendly. The ambiance was inviting. I recommend.

We loved our late lunch at Saltine! We had the wood fired oysters Lafiette and OMG!!! So delicious. I had the blackened redfish sandwich and my husband had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. Both were fabulous! Our server, Hayden, was such a joy! We will definitely come back the next time we are in Jackson. read more

This is located in an old high school bldg, so it is very unassuming. When you walk in you'll find a laid-back, casual spot perfect for a date. All staff were friendly and accommodating. The oysters Rockafella were delightful! They have small plate options and the happy hour drinks and beers were half off. With over 30 beers to choose from, you're bound to find many enjoyable options. I enjoyed their Old Fashion for $4 during happy hour! I ordered red fish with potatoes & brussels sprouts cooked with bacon. I also had the shrimp and crawfish app. Both were delicious! read more

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This place is inside of an old school - how awesome is that?! It was a little nostalgic when I went to wash my hands in the bathroom - it made me feel like I was in elementary school. The floor is made up of old, thin wooden boards...theres pipes running across the roof in the hallway - this place is just overall awesome. Then you throw in some great seafood, AWESOME service and great beer selection and we've got a winner! PO' BAO $3 each - Steamed bun, fried oyster, creole aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle Do you know, I have never had a fried oyster? These were delicious! SKILLET CORNBREAD $6 Jalapeno, green onion, cheddar ADD: oysters $3 bacon $2 --- Didn't add anything to it. Unfortunately this one fell a little flat for me. There wasn't anything too mind blowing about it - so while it was "ok" cornbread, I don't think I'd order it again. PB&J $15 Crispy pork belly, pepper jelly, boiled peanuts - THIS. WAS. AMAZING. I'd order this again - I'd probably order 2 of these! I shared the dish - it has 5 or 6 pieces of Pork Belly - really recommend this one! CRAB AND AVOCADO TOAST $11 Living lettuce, citrus vinaigrette, charred sourdough Was hot...wasn't expecting that. Wish it was cold...It was alright, but I guess I was a little turned off by it being a warm dish. So 2 dishes were home run and 2 dishes were so-so....why 4 stars? There's so much more that goes into the experience....let's start with the service. From the second we walked in we were greeted with smiles. Our server was just as friendly as the hostesses. She mentioned it was her first week - and honestly I couldn't tell, she was great! When we asked if she recommended adding oysters or bacon to the cornbread - she said she liked hers plain - I really liked that because usually servers will try to upcharge you - she kept it real and that went a hell of a long way for me. Then there's the beer selection - ton of taps about 30? I drank a crisp local blonde that went great with my meal. I had my eye on a TON of the options, but kept it at just one drink.....wouldn't mind coming back for some pork belly and brews though....might have to next visit! read more

Saltine - Po Bao - with fried oyster! - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Delightful people, wonderful food! Must try their Baked oysters! If you are going for Sunday Brunch try their mimosa's and cinnamon rolls!

Great staff, fun environment (a little loud), and delicious food. Will definitely return.

Food, staff, and service: 5 Stars! Shout out to hostess/manager (?) Andrea and server Emily for helping make my husband's surprise 30th the best! Andrea went above and beyond helping me plan from out of town and helped with the set up of our room. Emily was a gem and was ON IT with all 13 of us and never missed a beat. Everyone's drinks and meals were delicious - will be coming back for another lobster roll and some of the best oysters next time I'm back in Jackson!! THANK YOU for making this milestone birthday one for the books. read more

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If you're goin' to Jackson, you're gonna mess around. Do it here. This place is one of my F.A.V.S. F. (Food): Excellent brunch menu. Plus they give you the menus for every other meal they serve. It's hard to decide because everything looks goods. There's true talent with hearty helping of southern charm back in that kitchen. A. (Atmosphere): Excellent. The interior is every bit as swanky as you'd ever hope for at brunch outside of the "swanky for the sake of being swanky... plus you're paying for the swank, not the food" NY or LA places. Cool bar. Huge beer selection. It's also in an old school... which is cool. School is lame. Brunch is cool. V. (Value): Above average. I was surprised the bill was under $100 considering the multiple apps, drinks, and entrees. S. (Service): Excellent. Friendly, accommodating, informative. Couldn't ask for more in that department! read more

The service was incredible. Saltine is in a historic building and the atmosphere is young and relaxed. We enjoyed a very interactive staff and waiter. We ordered, with help and suggestions, and received a fabulous meal. It was delicious and we definitely enjoyed the offerings of the bar. It was a fabulous experience and I HIGHLY recommend! read more

Our party of twelve for brunch loved our whole experience and service (Marley) at Saltine! The drinks were excellent and the food was delicious. We will definitely return! read more

Saltine - Salmon, grits and roasted kale! - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Great atmosphere with food, drinks and service to match. The oysters come in a variety of which all were delicious! The calamari was superb. The entrees were so good. We tried the Cajun pasta, red fish and the feta mozz gratin! The drinks are the icing of your experience. Great service, fast and friendly. I'll be back! read more

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Stopped in after a weekend camping trip and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is in an old schoolhouse with so much character and the ambience was perfect. I ordered the alligator/andouille gumbo, it was great. A perfect mix of spicy and a surprise sweetness. My husband had the fried shrimp poboy and had a generous amount of shrimp on the sandwich. The crawfish fries were ok. Definitely go for the tuna dip instead. Dessert consisted of the cinnamon roll cheesecake and s'mores cake. The cheesecake was definitely better! We were greeted quickly and sat at a table for 6 in less than 10 minutes. Can't wait to go again. read more

Had a lovely dinner here while traveling from VA to CA, so we decided to stop for lunch during our return trip. Cool interior, great food, friendly staff! read more

Loved happy hour here when passing through Jackson last week. 1/2 price craft beers, $3 Mini Chicken Biscuits and $1 gulf oysters plus other specials on wine and cocktails. The craft beer list has lots of local beers which we were happy to see. Not being sure what were going to do for dinner, we ordered a couple of the chicken biscuits. They were YUMMY! House made biscuits with hand breaded chicken tenders were just right so we decided to stay and have more food here. Next we split a Beef Po Boy with chips. The roll was just right with the juicy meat. We had intended to take it to go so asked for the gravy on the side but when it arrived, we devoured it! I believe that Saltine is mainly a seafood restaurant but we were really impressed with the items we ordered. Both bartenders were great! Engaging and knowledgeable! read more

Love this place. Everything is great but the charbroiled oysters are a must. Also try the ramen on Mondays. They also have a very good brunch. read more

Was so hopeful about this restaurant but was disappointed in the end. The service was slow and forgetful. The food was expensive and small portions with mediocre flavor and presentation. Ambiance was interesting but not worth a visit. I had super high hopes that were crushed. It wasn't super crowded so I am not sure what was going on with the staff. read more

Saltine - Fried shrimp po boy with "GUMBO" this is the second time the first the shrimp was not fried now it came with fries. Oh well.... - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi