Babagadoosh
Stopped off here for a quick lunch and wasn’t disappointed. This is one of the older lunch establishments in the downtown Jackson area. There wasn’t a long wait to get a table and the hostess was friendly as she sat us. Our waitress was courteous and informed us of the specials and got our drink order. The food came out pretty fast and had really good flavor. The prices were about right considering the amount of food you received and all in all it was a good experience. Definitely try the rolls.
James Hayse
Hey All Well we tryed a new but old Restaurant in Jackson and it was like steping back in time with easy listening music laid-back atmosphere elegant dining find food I'm just a very good time and a small restaurant in downtown Jackson it is a must you go see and try it's an oldie but a goodie it's been in business for 70 years three or four generations of family has owned and operated this restaurant it's worth the try enjoy
Ron Chamberlain
Enjoyed lunch with family today. I have been dining here since I was a small child, this was my husband (from Tennessee) & our son's first time to try it. We all ordered iced tea, it was fresh, brewed perfectly & our server was refilling our glasses in a timely manner. My husband ordered fried shrimp, my son got the cheeseburger, I ordered the chicken fried veal steak. All of us received the most perfectly fried french fries with our entrees. We also ordered an order of fried dill pickles. Hot & crispy. The best yeast rolls were served hot with butter. Their comeback dressing was delicious. The only complaint was from my husband. He wanted a bigger salad. No room for dessert w, we were stuffed. Thank you for giving us hot delicious Mississippi food & gracious service. Good to be back home.
Ben Crane
Didn't start off well but ended satisfied. They didn't have any pie (their only dessert apart from ice cream...which is for the pie) at 7:30 on a Friday night of all times. They don't make sweet tea (at a restaurant in the south that makes fried fish, fried pickles, onion rings etc) AND they were out of meatballs for their spaghetti. Ugh. Luckily their fried catfish turned out to be quite good, as were their rolls and onion rings. German pot roast however, that could use an overhaul...taste like liver sauced with tomato sauce and vinegar, surely even Germans know there are better ways to prepare and season meat.
Rose Sumrall (Random)
A small, quirky restaurant with an old school atmosphere. The warm rolls were served with real butter, the flaky fish was cooked perfect and the salad a perfect size. The dessert wasn't worth it and the hostess was kind enough to take it off the ticket.
Maria Ahumada
The Elite may have been the “elite” restaurant in years past but that ship has sailed. Still worth a visit. Mostly booths, waitresses in white, water brought to your table in small glasses, and other amenities nostalgic. Wide variety of entrees from fish, shrimp, steaks, veal cutlets served quickly and tasty. Small dinner salad with house homemade comeback dressing is a treat. Prices are moderate. Two problems for a southerner are NO sweet tea and bread pudding served cold.
Latasha Haley
First time,eating here. Was not pleased one bit. The waitress was horrible,she came to the table after sitting there for over 5 minutes,did not ask if we would like something to drink,asked if we were ready to order.They were not busy at all. We told her we were not ready,she walked away from the table did not come back until about 15 minutes later. The other waitress finally realize we had nothing to drink and got it for us. Then the waitress then decided to come back,we were placing our order,telling her what we wanted,being rude at this point,because they did not have certain things,what we were asking for. The fish we order was okay,but the new potatoes they served with it came from a can. The top sirloin steak we order,was not a fine cut and they got the order wrong on how it was to be cooked. The hamburger steak was to small and not enough fries as the side. Our bill was over 67.00. The place smelled horrible, like mildew. Would not recommend this place to no one.
Nick Fulton
I've been going to the Elite since I was 10 years old (42 years). Our family would go for dinner on Friday nights growing up. Today I always get the same thing. Veal cutlet with white gravy. But I have had the enchiladas and they are awesome. They have the rolls market covered in downtown.
Traci Lee
The best place to eat in Jackson! It's a special place and the rolls are baked in heaven and sent down to earth...as well as the sauce on the table, the veal, the enchiladas and the staff. My favorite! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Donna Holzhauser
We enjoyed talking to the owner as much as we enjoyed the food! We will definitely be going back when we visit our daughter at Millsaps. I recommend the breaded veal cutlet with white gravy which the owner recommended to us! The dinner rolls are the best! Definitely ask the owner about the history of the place. They're so good that some patrons have been dining there for 45 years! That's a true testament to how great of a place this is!
Brittany Johnson
We wanted to go somewhere different and found this wonderful place! The food was delicious. The rolls to die for... we will be going back!
David Burnette Hughes
My wife and I live in Maryland but have been coming here on visits home for more than 35 years. It holds special memories of course but the service and food have never disappointed us. The people are friendly, the food is great and the service excellent!!! The rolls are so extra special we even order takeouts for in town family events! Dining here is a reasonably priced experience but it's a real treat!!
Steve Odom
The Elite Restaurant opened in 1947. Amazing to think about that. And our waitress/server Charlene has worked here for over 35 years, a very sweet woman. Not many places have survived for so long like The Elite. So much history has come through or passed by those front doors. The Veal cutlets with cream sauce were excellent as usual.
Donna Moore
The best thing was the crackers with butter...The waitress was rude and it was so quiet you felt uncomfortable having a conversation. Everything comes with French fries; which tasted freezer burned. Can't recommend.
Denise Perkins Wall
My parents took me to The Elite every year for my birthday when I was a kid. It was my favorite then and it still is. Veal Cutlets with white gravy are to die for and Elite rolls are exquisite!
Jean Hallman
Best place to eat in Jackson, everything there is good. Most of the staff has been there for years, therefore, the service is great!!!!
Elaine Hays
Great food. Been eating there since 1961. My favorite place to eat. Their Veal Cutlets are great and their salad dressing is to die for
Randy E Stockton
Over priced, was served a 28.00 steak that was a breakfast steak and was tough and fat. My wife had Red Fish that was actually grouper. They were out of baked potato and Oysters. Extremely disappointed and will not return.
Susan McGee
The veal cutlets are absolutely scrumptious. Plus the rolls cannot be beat anywhere in town.
Chelsea Bohaty
If I could leave no stars I would. Restaurant extremely run down, moldy, musty smell hits you right when you walk in. Overcame my gut feeling of wanting to leave, sat down, ordered fried chicken. Halfway through my meal, find a small cockroach dead, baked into a roll I was about to eat. Absolutely foul. Please do not eat here, and end up like me, sitting here wondering if I am about to deal with food poisoning all night. If a restaurant can't manage pest control, can they really be trusted with food safety? Likely not. Disgusting.
Sandra Smitty Smith Tedford
If you have not eaten there you have missed out on the Jackson experience Great food
Beverly Smith
They do have the best food
Jane Pitts
Always go there when in the area! The veal cutlets with cream sauce are fabulous!
Angel Shirley Walker
Fried shrimp and rolls are to die for! Have been going here for years!
Linda Prince
Haven’t eaten there in years but it was still good. Sad to see it wasn’t nearly as busy as it use to be.
Sue Jefcoats Jones
We go to the Elite often for the past 28 years! We always eat the Veal Cutletts! Love them ! Good service! Great parking! Never disappointed! We always enjoy getting to visit with Tula!
James Goforth
Amazing food and service . Great friendly staff . Will take my family there time and time again
Jennifer Brook Harris
I've been eating here since I was a little girl now I bring my children,family and friends here too.some of my fondest memories where eating here with my mother,dad and grandparents from back in the day.The elite has the best food, best service and great atmosphere anyone could ask for.
Patrick Edgens
Such awesome comfort food! And the people are so friendly!!
Larry Jericho Armstrong
Decided to try something a little different today and eat at the Elite on Capitol because i heard about these rolls they have there. Got in and stood at the front waiting on a hostess to tell me where to sit. Waited for a couple of ticks and a waitress asked me if I was dining for 1. I said yes. She took the menu as she approached a booth and dropped it on the table. Never said welcome. Never said I will be right back. And kept walking.
I took a set and waited 7 minutes. No waitress. She stopped by the table and said, "I will be right with you". 8 ticks later, still no waitress. Another white couple came in and a single white male diner. The white couple had their order taken by the waitress along with drinks. I guess my disdain read on my face and I didnt know it. The white guy next to me looked and his waitress came over. He said "Wait. He was before me." The waitress looked over her shoulder and said, "he is not my station" and kept going. At that point, I got my money up and out of there.
On my way out, the older hostess said, "Sir, I am coming to take your order." I didnt acknowledge and kept pressing.
Whitney Love Lightsey
Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff. The rolls and dressing are out of this world.
Patsy Clark
The food is always good and the people that work there are friendly and hepful.
Robert Boyd
A long-time favorite: trout, enchiladas, cutlets, steaks, and more. Do you know about the onion rings? Do yourself a favor and go eat here.
Lana J Thompson
Sooooo good! Those rolls are heavenly! The service great! Thank you for having CMA last night. We had a great time!👍👍👍
Gene Newman
A great Americana restaurant. I've been going there since I was a kid and it's still great!
Leslie Jones
Best enchiladas and rolls!!! I just wish y'all were open on Saturday and Sunday!
Victoria Anderson
Great people! Great food! Was told to go here by a local. We will be stopping in every time we visit Jackson. The Elite dinner was so good! Thank you Elite!
Donnie Rutledge
Sadly, it's not what it use to be. Rolls were doughie. The comeback dressing has lost its zip.
Times really have changed. I use to love this fine restaurant.
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