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Walker's Drive In

92/100 (2327 ratings)

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BLT

Crab

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Scallops

Hanger steak

Oyster

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Calamari

Catfish

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Mussels

Burger

Lamb

Tuna

Fish

Calamares

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Beef

Crab Cake

Halibut

Lobster

Tiramisu

Meatloaf

Bass

Salad

Sit down

Contemporary

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Private Dining

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"Oh my goodness where do I begin? My local friend made reservations in advance - otherwise we would have had to wait a long time because the place was..."

David Christian Pack

"THE BEST shrimp and grits that I have ever had!!!! The dining area is small and crowded, so it is a bit loud for a “romantic” dinner. But, the..."

Ashley Fondren Morales

"Lunch specials are good then at night it gets even better. Get the duck if they have it. Small, intimate, quirky.... typical Mississippi..."

NicGJ

"When I heard that we would be eating at Walker’s Drive-In in Jackson, MS, my first thought was “I’ve already had a burger this week”...."

Crystal Ragland

"Consistently excellent food and service! The scallops were wonderful. Try the crab cake appetizer; big lumps of crab with a wonderful butter sauce...."

Louisfuselier

"Best restaurant in jackson. Only reason not a 5 is bc I can't come to giving a restaurant a 5. Emerson is one of the best cooks in the state. Could..."

Captain Cook 👨‍🍳

"Never judge a book by its cover. They were referring to this place. Onsite you'd say "ok jeans and gym shoes". No! It's a really place for a date..."

Lisa Snooks

"Y'all, this is hands down the best place to eat in MS. My husband was born and raised in MD, where they are born knowing how to make crabcakes, but..."

Katherine

"First visit, and we loved it. Potabella fries were really good, and different. I had the Miso sea bass and my wife had the redfish Anna. Can't go..."

James S Smith

"My fiancee and I dined here last Saturday to celebrate our engagement, and our experience was well worth it. The service was friendly and prompt; no..."

The Flowood Foodie

"A great artsy..."

Sampson

"We went here for the first time tonight and it was definitely the best meal we've had in a long time. Possibly the best in the Jackson area. My..."

Rachel Maddox

"Fabulous. I have eaten at expensive good quality resteraunts all over the United States. Walker's Drive Inn is buy far one of my favorite. The food..."

Kelley

"Went for lunch. Service was fast and efficient. I had the barbecue oyster Poboy. The oysters on this were the best I have ever tasted, and I have..."

David Burris

"I wish I had taken a picture. Normally, I'm all over food pics but at the end of the meal I realized, I didn't take a single one. I think its a sign..."

MaryGeauxGeaux

"Outstanding. Walker’s has drive-in décor but not drive-in food. It’s one of the best and most expensive restaurants in Jackson. Because dining..."

Orleans704

"Dinner was Delicious. We have dined once for dinner and twice for lunch. Dinner was out of this world, though perhaps a tad overpriced. Definitely..."

Samantha

"Ahh the shrimp poboy at walkers may be the best in the city...lots of fresh shrimp with spicy sauce...I would say French fries could be..."

Bp

"Great..."

Capitoldc123

"Perfect Meal. Wow! What a great surprise. I was skeptical once I drove up and saw the outside of the building, but inside it had a great feel to it,..."

Dblackman

"Jackson's Best. Some restaurants deserve to be the talk of the town. This one is it when it comes to Jackson, MS. Unique, southern,..."

Alan B

"Go to Walkers for great fried chicken and home style sides. If you love Southern Cooking Walkers hits the spot every..."

Harvey Edelstein

"Jackson, Miss. Had the blue special plate for lunch (it changes daily) ....very good fryed chicken with good mac and cheese( not too much chedder or..."

KELVIS

"Filet is Magical. I went here about a year ago for a xmas party and had the filet, bay scallops, and whatever sides came on the plate (i cant..."

Michelle

"WOW WOW WOW. Portobello Mushroom fry appetizer = amazingVeal and Lobster Kathy entree = unbelievably greatThe tuna entree =..."

Robert Austin

"If I had to declare one restaurant as the best in Jackson. I would say Walker's. the food is..."

Wally Cummins

"It's a crap shoot. Sometimes we go and it's superb and other times it's just ok which can be very discouraging as the prices aren't "ok" , they are..."

Sneaky Snake

"One of the best restaurants, I've had the privilege of eating in. Pleasebringback the arugula salad with apples, sweet onions and toasted polenta..."

Amo_risus

"Last meal good. I've said for quite sometime that Walker's would be my choice if I only got to eat one more meal in Jackson. Scallops, tamales,..."

Pinntrust

"Our first time together at Walkers. Late reservation. Sit at the bar for 1 drink as you get to watch the chaos that is awsome. Had the everything..."

Krag

"I would walk to the moon to eat hear again. Started off with the roasted beat, goat cheese, bib lettuce salad. Really good. Then I had the Muscles of..."

Tim Ryan

"Always good. Great service, delicious food, convenient location, well priced. Love this..."

Jane Doe

"Always Good. You can't beat Walker's. It's not cheap, but it's worth every penny. (A salad and appetizer can easily serve as a full meal if that's..."

Janie

"Best restaurant in the state...."

Big Fonz

"Best Food in Mississippi. Hands..."

Patrick

"My favorite restaurant in Jackson! Food is delicious.. Always get the redfish..."

Ash33

"Best in Jackson. Stuffed flounder is unbelievable; come..."

SWall

"Walker's is Great. I love the lunch menus through out the week. Great atmosphere for lunch or dinner, has the laid back not too fancy feeling. It's a..."

Warren

"Walkers has noticably slipped since Local 463 opened. Prior to last night, my past few meals had been very disappointing. However, I am glad to say..."

QB

"It was a great resturant. We went for my birthday ,and I enjoyed the atmosphere that it provided. The menu was well laid out and had something to..."

Chef Alex

"Great food, redfish is the best in town. As great as the food is the service is even..."

RandomGuy

"Great Place. The Emerson's have taken Walker's to new levels of greatness since they bought it from the Gordon's several years ago. The food is the..."

Assmaster

"Best place to eat in Jackson. My hands down..."

Jackson Guy

"Best in Jackson!. Walker's food is amazing! It is consistently delicous, fresh and innovative. The chef has insight into regional cuisine that is on..."

Greg 61

"I love Walker's! They have delicious appetizers. All of their food, especially the seafood dishes, is sooooo..."

Dabney

"Great food + service!. Once you get past the unassuming exterior you'll realize that this "drive-in" has some of the best food in Mississippi! Myself..."

Deltabee

"LOVE IT!!. Redfish Anna is the best fish entree in Jackson! Love the atmosphere, great..."

Dr.Lewis

"Best in Jackson. Always my favorite place to go in Jackson. Never had a bad meal; despite the long waits, it has always been worth it. Best scallops..."

ECM

"Yum!. Walker's has been a favorite of mine, and my parents long before. Try the portabello mushrooms! On a nice day or evening, eat outside, it's a..."

Jessie Smith

"When in doubt redfish anna! Yummy! The Heath bar tiramisu is..."

Meredith Mclemore

"Great service and nice people. This has been one of our favorite restaurants to go to lately, it is in a neat part of town and the food is always..."

Mandy

"Walker's Rocks!. This is one of the best restuarants around! Their nightime menu is wonderful and should not be..."

Melissa DiFatta

"We finally broke down and had Walker's for dinner. We've already been to Local 463 and Walker's for lunch (delicious!), but we were told that dinner..."

Angela Woodall Shepard

"It was great, no more like fabulous. The portions and flavors were perfect. I felt like I got plenty, but not too..."

EatJXN

"One of the nicer restaurants in downtown Jackson. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's actually comprised of two separate buildings. The..."

William Lankford

"This restaurant was clean and the staff was so friendly. Our waiter was helpful and polite . I would definitely recommend this place and plan to go..."

April Majors

"A very unique and lively ambiance paired with fantastic food. My filet was quite tasty and I already want more of the cheesy mashed..."

Zack Gonick

"As advised by a local, this is one of the best restaurants of Jackson. And indeed, star quality, high class. If you fancy a high class meal, go here...."

Andy Hoogeland

"Absolutely the best meal and service I’ve had in recent memory. Everything was just perfect. Can’t wait to come back on my next..."

Terry Milner

"WOW!!! I heard this place was awesome and it was. The Food, wine, atmosphere and Mary, our server was over the top!! I got the filet and she got the..."

Rick Dykes

"Excellent! I had the 8 ounce steak. Wonderful. My wife had the redfish and it was great. Service was pleasant and punctual. We'll dine there again on..."

John Fratto

"We ate in the dining room. The food and service was absolutely fantastic. The staff were the BEST! I feel fortunate to have eaten there. It is..."

William Powers

Char Restaurant

90/100 (1350 ratings)

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Brunch

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Tuna

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Burger

Crab Cake

Filet Mignon

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Shrimp

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Shrimp and Grits

Tilapia

Cakes

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Fish

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Crab

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Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Reservations

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Seating

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Television

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Serves Alcohol

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Wine and Beer

Accepts Discover

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Drinks

Brunch

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Fine Dining

"The fried chicken on the blue plate is the best in Jackson!!!! Love the flavor and somehow, it's not greasy, soooo good!!! Also, try the spinach..."

Chris Noble Weill

"This was the second time I've taken my girlfriend to Char. First time she ordered baked chicken. The last time she ordered the blackened fish. She..."

Kenneth Brown

"Went in to visit with my sister! Food was perfect and lemontinis were delish! Tommy on the piano was the finishing touch for a night out! Our..."

Kathy Tedford-Hays

"We had a delightful Father’s Day dinner on Sunday evening. Our meals were all perfect and the service was top-notch! Thank you to our fantastic..."

Jodie Wright

"I have to say Char is my favorite place to come to at the end of the day. Best place for me to just relax and try and free my mind from everything in..."

Mike Koskie

"Always on point and we love our server Mary she is the..."

Kizzy Blount

"Cannot go wrong with eating here. Lunch is reasonable. Staff is knowledgeable. Full bar so you can get real drinks. Ok for family but older kids..."

NicGJ

"Char is always an excellent choice when I’m in Jackson! The steak was amazing and the lump crabmeat atop the mahi mahi was literally just..."

Theenykabee

"Great short rib on Tuesday. The creamed spinach is also very good. Very attentive service. One of the better restraunt in Jackson. Def should give..."

Captain Cook 👨‍🍳

"Best crab cakes I have ever tried- I especially love how the side greens are seasoned to compliment the dish. My favorite butter crunch cake and..."

Facebook User

"Great service, high end dining. Great atmosphere, good for a special occasion dinner. Ordered fish, which was good but not incredible. Appetizers and..."

Ellen Blair Hudson

"I love a good Benedict. The southern Benny is good in concept but I think the execution was a little off that day. It was more than a little burnt...."

Catlin Bess

"Still one of my favorites. Took in a recent dinner with friends at Char. We started off with some crabclaws that were very well prepared. Fresh,..."

HubFoodBlogger

"Me and my dad went here today and both had the 12 oz. filet and it was outstanding! Our waiter Kevin was very courteous and always was checking on..."

Ray Jost

"My husband and I came to jackson for an overnight getaway/shopping trip away from the kids...I did some research and decided to try Char. It didn't..."

Lindsey

"Wonderful!. I was taken to Char on my birthday Tuesday and had a great experience! Starting with a top shelf margarita and fried Crab Claws leading..."

Semaj

"Very nice. I've been in Char twice. Always very good food and..."

Vs

"Hands down the best crab cakes I have ever tried- I especially love how the side greens are seasoned to compliment the dish.. But my favorite part is..."

Gibson77

"Best chicken fried steak in Miss. Best pecan pie in the country ! Filet is good, rib eye was not so good. The bisque is wonderful. The waitress' are..."

Lynn Wolf

"I had the best salmon I have ever had tonight, and I have had salmon in many places! All was very..."

Kathy K Nowell

"Good, not great. Many people swear by Char...I did enjoy my meal. The ribeye I hadn't wasn't the best I've had for the price, but tasted okay. LOVED..."

Robert Austin

"This place is awesome. If you're going for lunch, go early or be prepared to..."

RedState

"One of the best Filets I've ever had. Top notch service and..."

SCameron

"I just Love this place. Been there tons of times and I am never disappointed. I really love the Jazz Brunch on Sundays. The food has been good every..."

Shari

"You have got to try the chefs tasting menu at the chefs..."

Joe Giuffria

"Date night at char was great... we started with the crab claws fried (everyone loves those) and the crab cakes and by that I mean real crab with no..."

Laineywarren

"Really likes it!. Best filet in town! Service is top..."

Tony

"A+!. The bread loaf Ahi tuna steak was excellent. At first intold the waitress i ordered the tuna, thinking theynjust served me a 16oz. filet. They..."

WRFoodie

"I enjoyed it, good experience, prices were reasonable, my only concern is the new Chef is a bit too Farm to Table for the taste of some of the..."

FoodieInTraining

"GRAET PLACE TO DINE. Sunday brunch at char was great. the place is a great family restaurant and is also great for special..."

JON SMITH

"Lunch favorite. Char hit a low point about a year ago. Ever since then, the restaurant has really been on the upswing and today was no different. The..."

QB

"Music & Wine. Great live music in the bar area! Everything I have had on the new menu has been a treat. I also like the wine preservation system that..."

Goose

"Best steak in town. If you want to have a favorite place to eat at I highly recomend..."

Earl Williams

"Nice brunch. Enjoyed Char for the first time last weekend! Had a late lunch/brunch on Sunday. The food and service was very nice. We had a group of..."

Southernfoodie

"Great for Sunday..."

Yummy To My Tummy

"Yumm. Best steak in..."

Lovestoeat88

"Worth It! Great Service (except for the elderly snooty hostess)! Yummy Food!. My husband and I visited Char for lunch one day and it was definitely..."

Peaches

"Great place. It used tone packed all day, every day, with a great bar scene and live piano music. But the last two times we went it was less than 1/3..."

Jackson Guy

"A good lunch. Riding early and not as far to get to Jackson I was able to enjoy a rare thing, namely a lunch that was not "on the road".This is..."

CowTown ChowHound

"My first Char experience was overall great! With the exception of the rude hostess on the phone when I called to get the lunch hours. As the manager..."

Jesse Jesse

"I eat here with my dad about once a month because it is his favorite restaurant. I like it a lot. The appetizers are delicious. My dad always gets..."

Dabney

"A+ Appetizers. I have had a couple of steaks here, and they were good, but what keeps me coming back are the appetizers! Paneed Crab Cakes, Bleu..."

Stinky

"Char is perfect!. Char is my favorite restuarant by far. i, myself, am a picky eater and have problems finding things i like at restuarants and at..."

Tabitha.edwards

"Usually Fantastic. I've always loved this place. The service and food have been top notch. We tipped the waiter $50 bucks once because we've never..."

Renee Pruitt

"Brunch. I love going on a sunday for lunch. Their brunch menu is full of great items. Quiche is so good! TRY..."

Jeanie

"Fantastic service, tasty food, and reasonable prices for what you get. I took my wife here for a romantic evening..."

Mr Biggs

"Great Service, Superb Food. My girlfriend and I made reservations for Valentine's Day this year at Char. I've eaten there a couple of times with..."

Russ Davis

"Piano bar is a nice touch, the service is consistantly..."

Beanland

"Char. Great Restaurant with a great atmosphere. Good food -- to die for desserts. Pricey, but worth..."

Cap

"I’ve only eaten at Char a couple of times since Brian Cartenuto took over as Executive Chef and so far, I like the changes. We scanned over the..."

EatJXN

"My personal experience at Char was delightful. The service was unmatched and the food held its own. My personal recommendation would be the 20 oz..."

Trey Brownlee

"My husband took me here for my birthday and the night started off great. The guy doing security out front was very pleasant and welcoming. We had..."

Ariah Mj

"I always have good experiences when I visit Char. I feel right at home, they really know how to make guest feel heard. I ordered the wrong drink (my..."

Kenyada Lacey

"In town for business and needed a nice place to relax. This place topped my list of favorites! We had the special which was a filet, crab cake and..."

B Wyrick (SaltyB)

"I had a pleasant experience here at lunch time. The dessert platter was a great choice, fudge brownie turned out to be my favorite. Gumbo was..."

Elina Dyo

"Me and my husband went here on our anniversary for the first time and I must say it live up to “fine dining” our server was Damien he was the..."

Shemeka B.

"Cup of gumbo for an app, no filler crab cakes and the pecan caramel pie. Absolutely wonderful!!!!! This was my first time ever eating at a Char,..."

Stephanie Kahl

"Ok We have driven by the Char Restaurant lots of times today was the day my taste buds was blown away this is top chef Gordon Ramsay would enjoy ..."

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