The food is absolutely delicious. Great and lively atmosphere. Amazing and super kind employees. Very delicious drinks.

4 cocktails, 3 appetizers, 2 entrées, and 1 dessert later we left headed back to Louisiana with a new favorite restaurant! I cannot say enough good things about our wonderful experience at Saltine! We're from Louisiana so we are of course accustomed to good food. This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend who has recently relocated from Baton Rouge to the Jackson area. We started out sipping a "Marlin Monroe" and "Blueberry Skinny Cat"... both were simply sublime! For apps, we had a half order of crawfish queso fries, the fried green tomatoes topped with crawfish and blackened shrimp, and the sampler half dozen of oysters. On our second round of drinks we ordered "A Peach on the Beach" and an "Eye of the Storm". The "Eye of the Storm" is perhaps my favorite, although it's really hard to say because all 4 drinks we sampled were absolutely divine, but there was just something special about the subtle kick of heat and spice from this martini! For entrées we selected the shrimp and grits and lobster spring rolls. They were both out of this world! After all of the delicious food, we really had no room left for dessert, but our server, Trent, said we really had to try the cinnamon roll cheesecake and oh my goodness am I ever glad that we listened! The cheesecake itself was perfection, but then it was topped with a scrumptious warm cinnamon roll and bourbon caramel sauce with candied pecans... talk about melt in your mouth! I seriously thought about that cheesecake for days after! Besides all of the amazing food and drink, another highlight of our experience was our server Trent. He made us feel right at home from the moment he greeted us at our table. All of his recommendations were top notch. It felt like chatting with an old friend we'd known for years. So much so that we asked to get a picture with him before we left and he happily obliged. We told him we will be back in town at the end of August and cannot wait to stop back by for another delicious meal and will definitely request Trent if he's working. We want to try out some other menu items we haven't had the pleasure of experiencing yet, but it's going to be a difficult decision because we're surely going to want some of our old favorites from our first visit as well! We're counting down the days until our return! read more

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The food was delicious especially the fried oysters! The pink Sauce that comes with the oysters (I believe it's called the Comeback sauce) is absolutely delicious and goes with practically all the seafood they serve there! And did I mention the customer service is absolutely amazing! They are very nice and friendly and absolutely care about their customers you can tell that the food is super fresh and has a nice quality taste! I would definitely come back here when I'm in Jackson Mississippi would definitely recommend! read more

Best Fries in Miss--Yahoo News Coronates a new King. Saltine occupies a retired city school grey-brick building in the Fondren community of Jackson, MS. Inside, young married couples attempt to stare at each other but are often distracted. They seem to have trouble juggling the responsibilities of parenthood and cell-phone ownership simultaneously. Meanwhile at the bar, single hipsters stir cosmopolitans as the tenders spin drinks and as the lone shucker cracks clams and returns them to an icy bed. Overall, it is quiet as after-school detention. You came here for oysters and your $12 is best spent on the citrus-butter half dozen. Saltine pickles its own shallots and artfully places them artfully. Your steamy reward comes complete (and as custom demands) with that elementary three-pronged fork. It is on a bed of ice. No cocktail. Saltily sufficient and beautifully blackened--its rough crust gives way as you get to that balmy, squishy and grey interior. Order the "Double Saltine" burger. It comes with Duke's Mayo [Read: not Yankee Hellman's]. Pair it with the State's best fries. A sloppy, meaty, and cheesy paste rests on an impossibly large salty and shoe-stringed plate of taters. This mess resembles spaghetti more than anything else. Me and my beautiful date laugh about how the lunch-ladies at our middle school never cooked food this good. The couples with kids have departed by now and only a few hipsters remain at the bar. Detention was never this fun. read more

Saltine - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Mediocre at best. We had The lobster roll and grilled shrimp poboy - both which needed seasoning. We also split the crab avocado toast. It was bread (not toasted or warmed), the weird green spread and some crab. It was very odd tasting. The service was A+, and the restaurant has great potential. The specials of the day plates did look very tasty. If we ever go back, we'll try those. read more

Saltine - Lobster roll - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Wait staff and hostess were wonderful. They were so sweet to our little girls. The food and cocktails were delicious and the environment was so nice! read more

The shrimp & grits were excellent. The surprisingly large side of sweet potatoes was a meal in itself. Saltine's is one reason that I could throw out the map and just dine in this little neighborhood that has some really great restaurants. read more

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The restaurant is in an old school building it seems. It has a nice ambiance. The dish that I had was the fish and chips. The fish seemed to be cooked in old grease and it was salty. The fries had to be cooked in old grease also. The mustard sauce on the plate made the flavor a little bit better. My friend had the Cajun pasta and it did need some salt and was not "Cajun" enough for me. The service was good so that's why I didn't give this place a low star rating. Maybe other dishes on the menu live up to the hype. They do have $5 mimosas and Bloody Mary's on Saturday and Sunday. read more

First off, this place has some of the best service in the city. You'll be getting Michelin star service for sure. The food does vary based on the busyness, but there are some things that stand out as some of the best food in the south if not the country. The hot oysters, tuna dip, and any fish entrees showcase why they've been up for so many national awards. The Po Boys are the best in central jackson as well. When this place is crowded, it's loud to the point of overwhelming and you should request to eat at a table in the hall or outside. You can have a really long wait as well. The happy hour here is also incredible. Half off bottles of wine on Sunday are excellent, especially if you forgot to buy wine for home the day before. Essentially, go here and go here often. Just try to avoid the peak hours. read more

Had heard of Saltine for a while, but never really knew what it was. My friend from out of town picked it based on the online menu. My husband had the cat fish with chips, he loved it. I am used to catfish being skinny and skimpy, not here it was thick and so good. The cornbread and fried green tomato appetizers were wonderful. My friend had shrimp and grits and said they were the best! I had the Mozz Feta appetizer and really enjoyed it. It was plenty for a meal for me. The waiter Tripp was very professional and was knowledgeable about the restaurant and food preparation was able to answer all of our questions. Didn't have room for desert but the dirty martini was more than I could even drink! Will definitely be back. We sat outside and it was soooo pleasant read more

Delicious food! I had the fried green tomatoes and fish tacos. Everything was cooked very well and had such great flavor and the presentation was nice, too. The atmosphere was pleasant, it felt very cozy and relaxed. The waiter was quite attentive and served our food in a timely manner. I'll definitely be returning read more

Saltine - Fish Tacos - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Gross! We went with another couple and all of were disappointed in our meals. The snapper dish was watery & undercooked. The seafood pasta dish was just ok. The lobster roll was literally just some cold lobster mixed with mayo on a stale bun. It was just awful! I don't know how this place is staying in business or maybe we went on an off night. Either way, we won't be back. read more

Great atmosphere and fabulous food. Oysters were fresh and the sampler plate was excellent. Very good drink menu and wine list. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely wonderful. I had the Cajun Pasta and my colleague had grilled shrimp poboy and salad. Bkth were excellent. Service was even better and Kaylee was outstanding. This restaurant will be on my must visit next time I am in Jackson. read more

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

I like Saltine. I truly hope I get back to Jackson again because I would love to try more from their menu. When I saw their menu on-line and read the read reviews i was prepared to love to this place, so why only three stars?? Let me break it down... Atmosphere, 5+ stars. I love evrything about the look of the place. Have the oyester chef right up front with an open flame grill lets you get a peek behind the scenes. The bar are looks modern and upscale with its expanse of clean white surfaces. The food. I went with the grilled shrimp Po-Boy and old bay chips. I'm a sucker for kettle chips, the home made kind. The chips did not disappoint just as I like , not overly done with the Old bay just a good dusting. I was a little less impressed by the Po Boy. I thought the shrimp were a little lacking. Like two or three never made it off the grill. Overall a good experience and I would love to try some of the other things on the menu. Maybe lady luck will bring me back. read more

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Absolutely delicious food! We went over a weekend and wanted so seafood. My husband, my kids, and myself really enjoyed our dinner. Our server was great...he was super attentive, so nice, walking us through the menu, as this was our first visit at Saltine, and the town itself. We ordered the wood snapper and the blacked fish, both delicious. The martinis were great too. read more

What a delightful find! We found Saltine via Yelp on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The city of Jackson was all closed up at 6pm. Fortunately, Saltine was open and happily welcomed us in. Wonderful southern hospitality for weary travelers! Try the gravy fries! We also had their special fries with cheese and crawfish. As for entrees, I had the Cajun pasta: delish! My wife raved about the risotto. For dessert, we split the banoffee and the cinnamon bun cheese cake. The banofee was the better of the two. Ambiance is casual and warm. The building is a repurposed school! Great to see this achitectual gem still in use and harkening back to my childhood! The staff was wonderfully warm and inviting, so friendly! Stop reading this and just get over there! read more

We had a party of 9 for a Birthday brunch today. Let's talk about service first. We sat outside in 90 degree weather because there was not enough seating on the inside which we agreed to but should not have happened. The waitress reluctantly brought us out bottles of warm water and glasses, no ice. We sat in front of a drainage pipe that smelled of sewage when we first sat down. We brought that to the attention of the waitress, she promised to speak to the manager. That was the last we heard of that. We ordered several appetizers which she brought out without any small plates for sharing. We had to ask for them. Another waiter came to our assistance and brought us a pitcher of ice. Thank you young man!Our waitress seemed so nonchalant. The food is over priced for the quality and quantity. Why do restaurants feel they have the right to choose the % of your tip? We paid the 20% but her service did not warrant as much. read more

Great service, great food, and down to earth employees made our experience amazing. The manager, the kitchen manager, and server stopped by our table multiple times and were exceptional every time. Nothing felt forced or fake, they all were genuine. One of the margaritas had too much salt and they swapped it with no issues. They're extremely professional. Highly recommended! read more

Crab Avocado Appetizer on sourdough toast $11: We waited over five minutes to be acknowledged in the seating area, in a dining room less than half full. We were seated at a greasy table, with bits of food still on the surface. We ordered our food and were told three items were not available, one hour into lunch service on a Monday. And we had read such great reviews! read more

Saltine - This appetizer was buried in Spring mix. I pushed the greens aside for the actual amount of crabmeat to be visible. Price $11.00. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Fantastic place Awesome ppl Great hospitality Love the food We always visit when passing by Jackson read more

The manager makes sure you are enjoying your meal if not she will make things right!!! You will never feel like you wasted your money there! Excellent service! Drinks are ok. I will return. read more

The food is top notch! Ask for Deidra as your server... you will NOT regret it! She was a stranger to us at first but with her outstanding service, she's become a friend. We recently had a group of friends and family together. We chose Saltine, Deidra impressed everyone! Our friend tipped her the highest tip she's ever given anyone! The managers are great too. Try the Bloody Mary! read more

Amazing!!! Happy hour is the time to go!!! Split a shrimp Po boy and Brussel sprouts and then had two dozen oysters and a chicken biscuit. The food and beer were perfect. Next time I hope the have a veggie or seafood pho to try! read more

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

My mom and I have been here several times. The food here is phenomenal but the service is subpar. My mom and I really like the patio but the waitstaff seems to focus more on the patrons indoors, which is a shame. We've repeatedly been made to wait extensively both to even be assigned a server while seated outside and to get our server's attention once we have one. On the bright side, the cocktails are fabulous. read more

One of our favorite places to go for a delicious meal and fantastic service and drinks!

The food wasn't good and I didn't like how they mixed my drink ... the customer service was ok

YUM! Just, YUM! Excellent service. Food was delicious. I've had the Avocado toast, Shrimp and grits, Cajun pasta, and the Nashville chicken; all were WINNERS! I was quite impressed with the Jackson Foundren area! Foodie heaven on one street! Tell em' I sentcha'! read more

Saltine - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Wish I could give this place 10 stars!! Very friendly and welcoming staff greeted us upon arrival. Every thing I read about this place was true!! We started with the grilled oysters and some seasonal cocktails which was very tasty. Our server Bo even got us some toasted bread to get every bit of flavor from the citrus sauce the oysters were cooked in. For dinner we ordered a po boy, shrimp and grits and the fried catfish dinner. Portions were nice and it was all seasoned well and delicious. We ended with the key lime pie and it was just the right amount of tart! If I lived here this would be my spot! The music alone makes you want to sit and chill all evening. read more

Great atmosphere and menu. The hostesses were friendly and the servers were excellent. The oysters were great and the drinks were amazing. We will put this in our rotation when we come back to Jackson, MS... read more

My first visit started off horrible. I have never and I mean never been treated so rudely by anyone at a restaurant but the hostess outdid herself. The good news was that the extremely nice waiter saw what happened and more than made up for hostess's rudeness. The food was good and the atmosphere nice. We were not crazy about the drinks but the desserts were fantastic. We will go back. Be prepared to spend some money if you go. read more

Never had a bad experience. Price and quality are good. Drinks are good also a great brunch spot

The absolute best oysters with the sampler! Grilled, fried; so well seasoned! Also fantastic happy hour. Best hostess & wait staff!!!

We often go to Saltine for lunch, and have always liked the food and the service. They have an oyster bar and specialize in seafood, but for lunch they also have Po' Boys with ham, roast beef, and other (non-seafood) selections. Their menu changes and they have some interesting specials (last time I was in they had a pot roast blue plate...very interesting!). They also have a full bar, and a good selection of cocktails that I always want to come back and try. This is a relaxed atmosphere with good food and good service. Saltine can get busy at lunch, so if you have a group larger than 3-4 I would call ahead. I would also imagine that happy hour is quite busy...but check it out! read more

Saltine - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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The baked oysters are superb! Good service & great food!! Best place for a business luncheon!

Fold was great. The service, once received, was ok. However, there wasn't a since of urgency coming to our table.

Amado was our server for the evening. Patient, great explanations, water glasses stayed full and great all-around service. My parents wanted to go out and Mom suggested Saltine. They had been there before, but a first time for me. Lemme say this: I was raised in Jackson and LOVE seafood and shellfish (yes, my cholesterol is in check and GOOD). I now live in the mid-Atlantic area and am in DOUBLE heaven. Since I had never been there, I KNEW I wanted oysters (was in the mood and wasn't terribly hungry, but wanted some good small plates). Amado suggested the different ways the oysters were served (chargrilled, raw, etc.) as well as the toppings. We all decided to try the butter, citrus, shallot, garlic Chargrilled Oysters. They were very good. I will say that the orange rind was a bit much and not chewable, most of the time. GREAT flavor, but we all had to pull the tiny bit of orange rind out after chewing them. They also came with an Alabama White BBQ sauce or Oysters Lafitte (crawfish tails, bacon, parmesan, hot sauce butter). We didn't try those, though they looked GOOD!!! We then tried the fried oysters with Comeback Sauce (a Mississippi staple....Google it). The sauce was great and the fried oysters were served in cardboard pint-sized fruit containers (nice homey touch). We all picked from my Mom's fries (VERY tasty). I would definitely go back as it was a comfy atmosphere, great service and fantastic food. It would also be a GREAT place to drink and meet friends as they have an EXTENSIVE beer, wine and drink menu! read more

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Solid affair for lunch. In town visiting in-laws for the holidays and I had heard great things about Saltine. I'm an oyster fanatic (especially Gulf oysters) so was excited to slurp some down when in this area of the country. The space is wide, open and inviting (housed in a former elementary school) and they have a nice long bar wrapping around the place with the oysters and their shucker front and center. I went for a half dozen Gulf on the half shell ($9) and they came out pretty quickly. They were what I wanted: fat, light brine and delicious. They come with vinegar and cocktail sauce, but all I need is a few drops of lemon juice and Crystal hot sauce and these were taken care of quickly. It took some time for our entrees to come out, but the manager came to our table to apologize. Really wasn't a big deal since my wife was catching up with childhood friends. Their lunch menu has a lot of options; my wife was happy that you could do a half po' boy with a salad or gumbo. She really liked her grilled shrimp po'boy that had a lot of flavor, but wasn't a fan of her Saltine salad. But her friend did the same sandwich but opted for the gumbo which she said was fantastic. I went with the Catfish Piquant, which is a classic Creole dish I've never had. Very tender flavorful catfish served with a rich and tasty tomato sauce with green onions. Honestly the star of the dish was the rice it was served upon; you really get awesome rice in MS and LA. Each grain was fluffy but still had some bite, and was definitely a great carrier for the sauce. We also went for dessert, and our server told us they would be on the house for the late delivery of our entrees. They really didn't need to do that; but we were really appreciative. My wife got the S'more Cake (which a slice is the size of your head) and I went with the Banaoffee pie. The pie was great; served in a Mason jar with graham cracker crust on the bottom layered with a rich banana/coffee filling (almost like custard) with whipped cream. I may have gotten some cavities from it but, it was excellent. Overall solid lunch with above and beyond service; next time in I'm in Jackson will come by for the happy hour and put away a lot more oysters. read more

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

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The best oysters I have ever had in my life, and will ever have, did not come from here. The second best oysters, however, came from Saltine. Here is the moral of this review: If you like oysters, check this place out. If you are curious about oysters, this is a great place to get your feet (or tongue) wet. If you detest oysters, I recommend you not go to an oyster restaurant, though they do have other things on the menu. The main thing to discuss is, of course, the oysters. They are very good. They always have a small selection of them and post the prices on a blackboard by the door. The guys behind the counter are not only professional oyster shuckers but they have well developed oyster palates. If you are curious about the differences in the oysters (relevant when you are ordering a dozen and the price can vary several dollars between them!) these guys will steer you in the right direction. You can get a couple of sauces with the oysters if you're into that, from your standard cocktail sauces and hot sauces to fresh horseradish and a house made malt vinegar. The rest of the menu is a small, but tasty. Nothing really stands out too much though. If it were that menu alone, this place would get a perfectly fine three star rating. Saltine has one of the best selections of beer I have seen in Jackson. If you are hanging out there in the afternoon, at some point you will see them pulling together some sort of punch for happy hour. They just make a big bowl of whatever they feel like and serve it until it runs out. It is a great concept, but introduces a little uncertainty risk into your afternoon. $3 gets you a Miller High Life and an oyster - basically, never order a High Life without picking up that free oyster. The atmosphere is nice, and there is outdoor seating that is well shaded as the sun goes down - the sun might be a little too direct for a summer lunchtime though. MUST HAVE DISHES IN JACKSON - The Gulf Oysters make this list. There were some hiccups when they first opened, but if you go during oyster season (months ending in an R, or, more liberally, containing an R) you're basically guaranteed fresh, delicious, as local as possible oysters. Settle yourself in during the oyster happy hour and keep them coming. Their house made vinegar is a really nice touch. read more

Saltine - Convenient charging in the middle of the floor. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Oh Saltine, how do I love thee? Let me Yelp the ways! This is my favorite restaurant in all of Fondren! I wasn't a big fan of Oysters until I had the Gulf Coast oysters here. They came on a bed of ice and two dipping sauces: the usual cocktail and vinegar. Nothing exceptional here until you try one. The quality is so fresh and delicious! I've never been let down by anything on the menu here! I also love all the events at Saltine. We attended May the Fourth Be With You where they had special Star Wars themed drinks and meals. They even had the 501st there which for those who don't know is a professional Star Wars cosplay group with incredibly well made costumes! At one point Boba Fett was serving food and the Storm Troopers were managing the DJ booth! The decor is beautiful and relaxed. The staff is great. I have zero complaints! read more

Saltine - Heirloom tomato and crab on charred sourdough! Face-melting good! - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi