My second visit to Saltine was just as delicious as the first. Tim gave us excellent service and made good suggestions. Everything from the apps to the main course was worth every bite. You must get the cinnamon roll. Server piping hot in a cast iron skillet, it's the star of the show. A must try while in Jackson! read more

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We stopped in while in Jackson for lunch. It's a cute and casual atmosphere with plenty of seating space and clean, modern, ad nautical vibe. We were seated and served pretty quickly. The waitress was really nice and friendly. For starters,I had the queso cheese dip. It was pretty ok. It's not really cheesy (a little on the watery side). I also had the Low Country Boil. It comes with gulf shrimp, country pleasin' andouille sausage, corn, new potatoes, creole spice. It's a little different from the boils that I have had being that it is served on a plate with no sauce on it, but it does come with a butter to dip it in. The price points are affordable. The space was clean and spacious. read more

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I haven't eaten a bad thing here. The brussel spouts are really good, probably my favorite thing here.

It is one of the few places that I visited that had Japanese whiskey on the menu. The food was always fresh, hot and flavorful. In addition, the service was friendly and cordial as you would expect from a place that embodies southern hospitality. read more

We've looked forward to eating here since moving to Jackson a few months ago. Our community regularly brags about this place. We sat at a high top in the bar area. We arrived shortly after 630 and didn't leave until well after 830- our server/bartender left for the evening before we paid. Food was mid. Spouse had catfish and it was soggy. I had shrimp and grits-- it was incredibly common-- the pork belly app was lovely, but seemed out of place on the menu. The bartender didn't know how to make my drink-- she google'd it standing at our table-- still got it wrong. Service was blaaah. Not impressed bc food/service were not reflective of the $90, after tip, price tag. read more

We were passing through headed to the airport, and I was seeking good food and all the reviews and ratings steered me to Saltine. And, I must say we were not disappointed. Food and service was amazing! read more

Yum!! Came here for cocktails and apps. Highly recommend the oyster sampler platter. The queso with shrimp and crawfish was also amazing!! Vodka cocktails were refreshing. Had friendly and timely service by our waiter. Fun ambiance. Support Fondren! read more

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I can't even give a star because we were never seated. The host contiued to seat those customers tha looked like her!! Two hostess played on there phones while tabes sat empty with dirty dishes in them. Maybe the food was good but the customer service was horrible!! read more

This trip brought me to Jackson, Mississippi. As a town not a lot of choices for my taste but glad I kept searching as I found Saltine. Sat at the bar and had a dozen raw oysters from the gulf and was surprised on their size. They were fresh and tasty but Mother Nature is to thank for that. It was suggested that I try the shrimp and grits and it was excellent. Just the right amount of spice and creaminess to the grits. Will for sure be back in my next visit. read more

Saltine - Oyster bar - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Great friendly service and the atmosphere (its in an old school building) was fantastic! This was truly a great find and one that is worth venturing out to if you are in the Jackson area. They have outdoor seating and it is a pretty big place so we had no problem getting a table during a Thursday night at least. They also have a big selection of draft beers which was a pleasant surprise! I got a salmon dish on top cheesy grits with fried kale and a sweet chili sauce and it was really good. We also got their sampler baked ousters sampler platter with three different flavors and they were delish. read more

Saltine - Salmon - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

The fried green tomatoes were the best I've ever eaten. The second favorite was the Blackfish. The seasonings to both were perfect. Service was very very friendly but seemed a little slow so go with patience. read more

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I enjoyed dining for lunch in Saltine's yesterday, with a small group of friends. We ordered smoked tuna dip, the queso dip, 2 of the blackfish entrees, and the catfish and chips. Everything was good! We especially enjoyed the blackfish entree!! Hayden was our waiter! He was so patient, kind, and humorous! Just a pleasant guy! We will be looking for him next time! read more

The food was great!! Eli was our waiter and he was really nice! Good vibes and cute atmosphere! read more

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Loved this restaurant! Tapas style food and lots of seafood (including lots of oysters). Opted to share five items and everything was stellar. Highlights were the jalapeño bacon corn bread, the pork belly. The chef is a local celebrity in the foodie world. Love the decor and great service too! read more

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Soooo delicious! The menu was so enticing, we ordered way more than anyone should for two people - roasted sweet potatoes, a huge shrimp and strawberry salad, shrimp and grits, and alligator and andouille gumbo. Yeah, I know. Oh, wait...AND chips and crawfish cheese dip. Ok, in order of sheer ecstasy, the chips and crawfish dip. You'll want to grab a spoon or lick the bowl...or both. The shrimp and grits are ridiculously good (big portion) and has a nice spice to it. The tomatoes bring a lot to this dish for me. The strawberry and shrimp salad has everything but the kitchen sink in it, but it's nothing without the dressing! The gumbo is layered with flavor, but is quite spicy - burn your lips kind of spicy. And, finally, and definitely not least, the roasted sweet potatoes. Insanely crospy around the edges, served with coffee honey and creme fresh. It's like a littlr bite of savory but sweet dessert. The staff was very welcoming and on top of it, and the place was spacious and relaxed, casual. My only regret is that I stuffed myself to the max, which meant I couldn't order any of theor fresh oysters on the half shell. Next time. Oh God, please let there be a next time! read more

Saltine - The best shrimp and grits I've had thus far, and I used to live in NC. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Food was solid! Everything tasted great. Service was also amazing. The vibe is a more family friendly place so great place to bring the kids. Definitely a great sea food restaurant! read more

Saltine - Blackfish and Brussels - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Wonderful food and wait staff Lots of atmosphere both inside and outside The bar was attentive and a generous pour read more

When thinking of food service and ambience the word that comes to mind is "fantastic". This is a "must do" if you are near Jackson.. for starters we had the fried green tomatoes, and they are not sure every day green tomato.. they are six slices of green tomato, fried, perfectly battered and fried topped with an amazingly flavorful sauce with large shrimp etc.. etc. means I wish I knew all the ingredients so I could make this at home lol! We had a Lowcountry boil, we filled. It was a very generous portion, Deliciously flavored. The undo sausage in this oil was also super flavorful. For the next entrée we had fried catfish it came with some hand cut, french fries, and handmade hush puppies. This is definitely not your mamas, everyday catfish... since we had went this far, we couldn't resist the brussels sprouts, so we ordered a side of them. I'd like to be able to describe this, so you could taste the food, but you just most go there... the flavors were so delicately put together with sweet, savory spicy just an excellent balance. I cannot forget the staff. From the hostess in the front, the staff that tends your table people cleaning tables, getting set up, ready was very friendly, and very skilled. Our food was brought to the table at the exact times. The chef even carried the fish out himself not to allow it to sit for a second longer than he wanted it to sit. My home is seven hours from this restaurant and I plan to come back. read more

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Stopped in while traveling through Jackson and so glad we did. My husband had the ribeye and I had the salmon with goat cheese grits. All on point. Don't skip dessert. Banoffee pie was delicious! read more

Saltine - Banoffee pie - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I have been here too many times to count! One of my favorite spots in Jackson for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. I love the variety of fresh oysters to try as well as the food. Let me just say I always get oysters (fresh) this visit I went with a charbroiled half sampler ($14.00.) The favorite as for taste would be the citrus buttered ones this visit. This go round the seasoning was off and each one was kinda bland with the Alabama white bbq ones gritty. I'm not sure but the flavor was not as pronounced with these and if you didn't know you would have thought they were just plain oysters. What saved the citrus ones was the butter sauce that was on them. The crawfish Lafitte ones were dry and really lacked seasoning. I'll say this was an off day and we all have them but I'm still going to come back and eat oysters! The fried calamari will now be a regular for me! This dish is so favorable and delicious. Please don't change anything about this dish. ($12.00) The New Old Fashion was good too, you could smell the wonderful cherry bitters and freshness of the orange peel was a nice balance. (Half price I caught the happy hour.) I can't remember my waitress but it was two as one one was in training but they were awesome. Overall I spent roughly $40 but I also had calamari for breakfast from the leftovers. You won't be disappointed with Saltine's! read more

Saltine - Fried Calamari over garlic Chile sauce, jalapeño, cilantro, mint and cabbage with a New Old Fashion - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Let's start with their great customer service. Before going I was looking forward for the Oysters Rockefeller but was a bit disappointed with the bland taste. The cajun seafood pasta was tasty and they served pretty good drinks. Overall would definitely come back to try again the Oysters Rockefeller hoping for better results. read more

Saltine - Behind restaurant. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Awesome experience! This gem is tucked away in a refurbished school building. The service was fantastic and thoughtful. Every question we asked was answered and addressed. We ordered grilled oysters as an appetizer. My wife ordered Salmon and i ordered catfish. Both dishes were prepared exceptionally and tasted awesome. We ordered the jalapeño cornbread and it was dry and not very good. I mentioned it to our server and she was very apologetic, and offered to take it off the ticket. I said no, but offered some commercial prep techniques that may help this dish be better for others after us. We finished our meal with a cinnamon roll cheesecake, and it was to die for. This restaurant is awesome, please give it a truly when you are in Jackson, MS. read more

Great spot for the weary traveler looking for quality nourishment. We had a burger and the catfish po' boy, solid. Good fries ( hand cut, peanut oil type think penn station) served in a tiny fry basket. Our waiter "Trip" nice guy, excited about the food and talking to my wife lol would highly recommend. read more

Saltine - Burger and fries - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Nashville chicken and fries fell a bit flat but all the different grilled oysters and fried oysters more than made up for it. read more

Saltine - Nashville Chicken.... But get all the oysters...they were gone before I could take a picture. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Once the waitstaff actually paid attention, it was a great experience. (I sat a weirdly long time while they walked by (the place was not very busy, it was early) Blackened redfish sandwich was yummy and lots of other enticing offerings. read more

My last pass through. Had redfish tacos (not on the menu but they accommodated me. OMG. Awesome along with the most friendly and helpful bartender. A gem and I will miss them. read more

Disgustingly filthy cold plate Server said don't touch the plate it's hot, it was cold Rim of plate was filthy with prints And so many chips! I could imagine what was in the food, discussing Not spending $30.00 on this!! I bought the beer and went home to make my own Cajun salmon and grits. Which one looks appealing to you? read more

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The old school house with window and door transoms, curved crown molding and library wainscoting were blended with modern glass and rustic chairs and great music for a pleasant and interesting environment. Service was excellent and friendly. The menu had a great variety. My husband chose the shrimp and goat cheese grits. They were delicious. I had the gumbo and a Saltine salad with house Comeback dressing (think thousand island). The dressing was a nice blend of sweet and spices. The gumbo was very good with a bit of smoke and heat. Added it to a Jackson folder to remember for when we come back through. read more

Excellent food and service! KB and Blake offered an absolutely superb experience at Saltine, and I'll surely recommend them! read more

Saltine - Special shoutout to KB & Blake-- perfect server/oyster man duo! - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I walked in and came up to the bar around 9:38pm knowing they close at 10pm. Tootie the bartender greeted me with so much patience. I was a little nervous to sit down at first (being a fellow bartender) I know how it feels when a customer walks in 15 to 20 mins before closing. She still didn't mind she welcomed me with open arms asked me how I was doing and if I knew what I wanted which i did so i told her what I wanted she sent it in and told the kitchen personally what I ordered. The kitchen playfully gave her a little back talk and proceeded to cook my order. Tanisha t(he waitress) brought out my order and double checked to make sure I had everything I needed. She also circled back to make sure the food was cooked to my satisfaction (which it was). The vibe of the entire establishment was really nice. It really was a pleasant way to end my night. If you're looking for a night cap this is the place to be. read more

Oysters were great. Drove from Vicksburg to find out they were out of lobster, shrimp and a few other items. But I'll definitely be back. read more

Saltine - Fresh oysters - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

The food, the service, the ambiance were excellent. It was a culinary experience that we cannot wait to repeat. The meals were served quickly. The flavors were so wonderful that we did not want to interrupt the moment. So, we ate silently but sooo happily. And it is affordable. Well worth putting on the list. read more

Saltine - Chicken Margarite - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

We came here for our wedding anniversary. I had the Marilyn Monroe and my husband had a beer. They were both good, but strong. We ordered the green fried tomatoes and they were delicious. We had the Lafitte oysters, catfish poboy and the boiled shrimp. All very, very good. We consider ourselves lucky to have found this place. read more

Saltine - Cinnamon cheesecake with Riesling. Delicious. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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We had the oysters Rockefeller to start. It wasn't prepared the usual way. Sauce was a bit greasy. Oysters were large and flavorful. DH ordered the Friday catfish. He said it was good. Mac and Cheese was very watery. Fries are not crispy. I had the lobster roll. It was very good. Service is slow. Place is very loud. read more

Went to Saltines due to recommendations that the food was good, especially the oysters. I looked online at their menu and happened to see that it was happy hour at the moment, and they had oysters, chicken biscuits, and tacos for happy hour. On their website, it says happy hour is daily from 4pm-6pm. I am currently writing this review at 4:57pm. So I asked the waiter for 6 oysters and 4 chicken biscuits, to which he said that he didn't believe the biscuits were on happy hour on Saturdays, but he would check. He came back a bit later and told me that the biscuits were not on happy hour (even though the website says they are), but the Gulf oysters were and tacos. And to let him know if I wanted to order anything else. The oysters were decent, probably because they were the happy hour ones. I never got a napkin either. But I gave this place 3 stars because even though the food was decent, I don't like the false advertisement of having something online say one thing, then going into the restaurant and being told something different. read more

Saltine - Happy hour menu - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I literally have dreams about this place. I've only been here twice and the oysters were an experience each time! I like that the restaurant has dim lighting in the evening. It's makes the conversation just right! read more

Saltine - Gravy Fries & Strawberry Lemon Drop - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Easily the coolest restaurant space and hippest neighborhood in Jackson MS. Located in an old elementary school adapted to a sort of retro mini-mall, the outside and the interior hallways still look like an elementary school. The first left inside the front doors was probably the principal's office, but is now the very good, very hip nouvelle-Deep-South restaurant Saltine. Parking was easy right on the street. The waitstaff was uniformly gracious, helpful and checked in just the right amount of times. The food was even better than the waitstaff. First we started out with fried green tomatoes appetizer. Definamente mi compadres, I do know my fried green tomatoes, even the subtle differences between how each of my 2 grandmothers made them. Not to insult either one of the 2 grams, but these were the best fried green tomatoes I have ever had. Just be sure you have a glass of water handy because these have a little cayenne pepper kick. Next up was a terrific raspberry and chicken salad over mixed greens. The real star was Biloxi snapper, a local fish from the Gulf of Mexico. There was some sort of secret sauce on the fish that was incredible. With sides of Brussels sprouts and grilled sweet potatoes, this was an incredible meal. read more

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Fifty minute wait is what we were told but looking around we decided it would be worth it. Maybe 10 minutes later we were seated at the prime spots in front of the oyster shucking bar where we got to socialize with the guys as they were working. Incredibly busy night as folks laughed, drank and ate, especially us! We started with a pint of Guinness on tap for each of us which was so, so good. Then we shared oysters on the half shell. Yum. Entrees were a Black fish with brussels while I had the special which was the red fish with etouffee. Hubby's was sooo much better. Fish was definitely fresh as it flaked so quickly as I tried to put a fork into it. The restaurant is a revamped schoolhouse so it's so charming. read more

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Went on a lunch date with my wife. The host was very friendly and courteous and had us seated very quickly (10/10). Our waitress was very professional and ensured we had whatever we needed (10/10). Our food came out very quickly. My wife had the catfish Po boy and I had oysters. The oysters were seasoned just right and the cocktail sauce had an almost smoky bbq taste to it (10/10). Will most definitely be returning to try other menu items. read more

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

I had a dozen raw oysters and 2 beers during happy hour. After that I had 6 more grilled oysters with crawfish and Parmesan cheese. I enjoyed it all and can't wait to return! read more

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