Fondren is the most creative, most progressive, funkiest neighborhood in Jackson. It’s impossible not to be proud of this colorful, eccentric oasis of art, music, entertainment and architecture. Let’s face it, unless you are a pothole-patching crusader or ardent entertainment agent, Fondren is probably cooler than you.
Come hang out with the cool people in these Best of Jackson restaurants with awesome outdoor spaces and enjoy artisan desserts, signature cocktails, craft beer, bbq and everything from tapas to Thai, because Fondren is for everyone. And that, perhaps, is the coolest thing about this Best of Jackson ‘Best Tourist Attraction’ Winner.
Menu: Sandwiches and Subs, Lamb Chops, Meat Plates, Hummus Dip, Baba Ganuj, 
Musabaha, Qudsia, Lebna, Fried Kibby, Vegetarian dolmas, falafel and more
Address: 730 Lakeland Drive
BOJ Categories: Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern, Best Place for Healthy Food, Best Vegetarian Options
Menu: Tableside Guacamole, Black-eyed Pea Hummus, Yellowfin Tuna “BLC,” Grilled Lamb Sliders, Gourmet Tacos and Tapas, Signature Cocktails
Address: 622 Duling Ave
BOJ Categories: Best Caterer, Best Happy Hour, Best Local Burger,Best Margaritas, Best Mexican/Latin, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Place for a First Date, Best Place for Cocktails, Best Restaurant, Most Innovative Menu
Menu: Fine Wines, Tapas, Sweet and Savory Small Plates that complement the particular wine chosen
Address: 3100 N State St
BOJ Categories: Best New Bar, Best New Restaurant, Best Place for Cocktails, Best Wine List/Selection
Menu: 24 taps and more than 40 bottle and can options, including local and regional brews such as Crooked Letter, Lazy Magnolia and Lucky Town, along with a premium wine selection; variety of sliders and a Cajun corndog with jalapeno beer batter.
Address: 2765 Old Canton Road
BOJ Categories: Best Bar, Best College Student Hangout, Best Local Beer Selection, Best Place to Watch the Game
Menu: Pork-belly Corn Dogs, Barbecue Pulled Pork or Smoked Chicken Nachos, Smokehouse Beans, Pickled Onions, a Lucky Town Brewing Company Pico de gallo, Pepsi-glazed Baby-back Ribs, Smoked Tomato Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, House Pork Rinds, and wide assortment of craft beers
Address: 3139 North State Street
BOJ Categories: Best BBQ, Best Local Beer Selection, Best New Restaurant, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Place for Ribs, Best Pub Quiz/Trivia Night
Menu: Red Beans and Rice, Award-winning Gumbo, Poboys, Crawfrish, Fried Green Tomatoes, Bean and Three-cheese Nachos, Catfish Fingers and more
Address: 2801 N State Street
BOJ Categories: Best Gumbo
Menu: Homemade Burgers, Country-fried Steaks, Fried Chicken, Red Beans and Rice, Fresh Made Curly Fries and Famous Comeback
Address: 2906 N State Street
BOJ Categories: Best Local French Fries, Best Local Fried Chicken
Menu: Handmade New York-style Pizza, Gourmet Pasta, Fresh Salads, Assorted Sandwiches, 20 Flavors of Ice Cream, Large Selection of Craft Beer
Address: 565 Taylor Street
BOJ Categories: Best Kid’s Menu, Best Local Pizza, Best Meal Under $10, Best Place for Dessert, Best Takeout
Menu: Fried Green Tomato BLT, Pan-roasted Gulf Grouper, Pan-seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Wood-grilled Gulf Shrimp, Redfish Anna with Lump Crabmeat and more
Address: 3016 N State Street
BOJ Categories: Best Outdoor Dining, Best Place for a First Date, Best Plate Lunch, Best Restaurant, Best Seafood