Metro Jackson: Here's what restaurants opened in 2020 and will be opening in 2021 (2024)

The metro Jackson restaurant scene continues to change amid the pandemic with new restaurants still opening despite some challenges.

Here's a recap of which restaurants opened their doorsin 2020 and some new restaurants people can look forward to in 2021.

Restaurants that opened in 2020

The Hungry Goat - Fondren

2939 Old Canton Road

Jordan and Paul Yamas, owners and chefs ofThe Hungry Goatin Flowood, opened a second location in Fondren in late January. The Hungry Goat in Fondren is carry-out only and serves Southern-inspired meals likepoppyseed chicken andchipotle meatloaf.

The Hungry Goat of Flowood: Opens its second location in Fondren

Hours:Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday

Kickin’ Crab Jackson

6376 Ridgewood Court Drive

Kickin' Crab Jackson, aseafood restaurant, opened in Januarybefore closing briefly because of the pandemic. The restaurant has since reopenedand is serving Cajun favorites likegumbo and Po' boys.

Hours:Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.

Elvie’s

809 Manship Street

Serving the French side of New Orleans cuisine for a year now,Elvie'sopened its doors in February in Belhaven Town Center.

In a Facebook post celebrating its one-yearanniversary, Chef Hunter Evans and general managerCody McCain said it was the "craziest, hardest, most rewarding year" for them.

Anyone thinking of stoppingby can enjoy such meals like French omelettesand shrimp and grits fromthemorning menuto Duck Confit Cassoulet and steak frites fromthe evening menu.

First Bite: Elvie's brings the French side of New Orleans cuisine to Jackson

Hours:Tuesday - Friday from 8 a.m. to2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Yakiniku Grill - Flowood

275 Dogwood Boulevard

Yakiniku Grill, a Japanese barbecue restaurant,opened in February after being delayed due to construction, according to a Facebookpost. The restaurant serves both Japanese and Korean barbecue dishes.

Hours:Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans

3100 Old Canton Road

PJ's Coffee opened its first metro Jackson location and its10th Mississippi location in FondrenonFeb. 26. The cafe franchise serves a variety ofhot, iced and frozen coffee beverages, as well as breakfast pastries and tea.

Hours:Open everyday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Another Broken Egg - Flowood

1720 Old Fannin Road

Another Broken Egg opened its second metro Jackson location in Flowood in February. Thebreakfast and brunch franchise serves pancakes, French toastand other egg breakfast classics.

Hours:Monday - Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Native Coffee Co.

1800 N. State Street

Native Coffee Co. opened its doors onMarch 25. With careful consideration, the owners of the cafe wanted to fulfilltheir mission of"Quality Coffee to Quality People" even during the pandemic, according to a Facebook post.

Native Coffee Co. serves coffees, teas, hot chocolate, bottled beers, pastriesand whole beancoffee.

Hours:Monday - Friday7 a.m. to 5p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5p.m., closed Sunday

Jersey Mike’s Subs - Madison

1060 U.S. 51 Suite A-1, Madison

Jersey Mike's Subs, aNew Jersey-based sandwich shop, opened alocation in Madison on March 15.Bret Dunnaway of Brandon brought the franchise to Madison with the plan to expand the sandwich shop to other locations in the metro Jackson area.

More locations: Brandon man brings Jersey Mike's Subs to Madison, Starkville. More locations planned.

Hours:Monday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

KrabQueenz

3188 W Northside Drive

Krab Queenz,a New Orleans-based restaurant, opened its first Jackson location in March.Owned by comedian and Instagram starKwaylon Rodger, the restaurant sells Snow Crabs, seasonal crawfish,daiquiris and other seafood meals.

Hours:Monday, Tuesday andFridayfrom 11 a.m. to8 p.m., Closed Wednesday and Thursday,Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Colony Bistro &Wine Bar

121 Colony Crossing Way Suite A,Madison

Scott Jackson knew he would eventually expand his business back in 2007 when he opened Colony Wine Market. Thirteen years later, Jacksonaccomplished his dream when he openedColony Bistro & Wine Bar in Madison on March 16.

Colony Bistro & Wine Bar: Opening a culmination of 13-year dream for owner

The restaurant putsan emphasis on Mediterranean wines and Southern European cuisine, with guests findingtapas, signature co*cktails and burgers listed on the menu.

Hours:Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. to9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday brunch 11 a.m. to2 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. to10 p.m. and Sunday brunch 10 a.m. to2 p.m.

Dumbo’s on Duling

3100 NState St. Unit 102

Opened in June, Dumbo's on Duling embodies a laid back, but refined vibe, according to the restaurant's website. The restaurant serves fried chicken, catfish and other Southern classic favorites in Jackson's Historic Fondren neighborhood.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Green Bean

100 ECapitol St Suite 106

Opened in July, Green Bean coffee shop and juice bar serves cold pressed juices, coffee, tea, baked goods and soups. Jackson State graduateKenya MomPremier said in aprevious articleshe founded the cafe with the hope of creating "a sense of calmness" and providing healthy options for customers.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sal & Mookie’s in Madison

111 Colony Crossing Way Suite 130, Madison

Sal & Mookie's in Madison openedAug. 11after a delay in renovations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The restaurant serves classic New York style pizzas, paninis, sandwiches, burgers and pastas.

'It's our passion': Couple opens Sal & Mookies in Madison with 26 investors, hands-on help

Hours:Tuesday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed Mondays

Americana

Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Drive

Serving a collection of Southern and American classics, Americana opened in Cultivation Food Hall on Aug. 28. Americana serves a variety of options with salads, sliders and other Southern recipes. The stall also hasvegetarian and gluten-friendly options.

Hours:Monday - Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. andThursday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., bar closes 10 p.m.

Italian Fare

Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Drive

Italian Farealso opened in Cultivation Food Hall on Aug. 28. Italian Fare bringsa flavorful twist on Italian classics, according to the Cultivation Food Hallwebsite. The stall servespizzas, three different bruschettasand salads, along with vegetarian and gluten-friendly options.

Hours:Monday - Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. andThursday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Stuffed Asian Street Food

Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Drive

Poké Stop ownerRachel Phuong Le held thegrand opening forher second food stall, Stuffed Asian Street Food, in Cultivation Food Hall on Sept. 20.

The stall serves avariety of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese street food includingChinese egg rolls, steamed bao buns, Japanese dumplings, Vietnamese banh mi and Stuffed's original whipped coffee.

Hours:Monday -Wednesday from11 a.m. to 8 p. m., Thursday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to9 p.m.

RouxTaste of New Orleans

Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Drive

Roux, which opened in Cultivation Food Hall onOct. 20, brought thetaste of New Orleans to Jackson. The stall servesCrawfish bread, gumbo, bread pudding, muffulettas and other New Orleans inspired dishes.

Hours:Monday - Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.

Thailicious Restaurant

3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105

Thailicious Restaurantopened in October andreplacedSurin of Thailand,which had been closed since mid-March. The new Thai restaurant serves Thai fried rice, orange chicken and other Thai favorites,along withsushi.

Hours:Monday - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch, Monday - Thursday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinnerand Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.

Chicken Salad Chick - Madison

1917 Main Street Suite B, Madison

Ckicken Salad Chick, a Southern franchise specializing inchicken salad, opened a second metro Jackson location in Madison in October. The fast food chain servesa variety of chicken salads, subs, soups and sides.

Hours:Monday - Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Old Dogs New Tricks

5315 Clinton Blvd

Opened on Oct. 29,Old Dogs New Tricksis a speciality hot dog shop that serves20 different types of hotdogs and has over 50 toppings to choose from. Old Dogs New Tricks offers a lunch special of two regular hotdogs with three toppings, a bag of chips and a drink for $6.

Hours:Tuesday - Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Restaurants opening in 2021

Fertile Ground Beer Co.

Opening at Belhaven Town Center in 2021, the Fertile Ground Beer Co. will be a taproom-focused brewery. The brewery will partner with Mississippi farmers for locally-made beer andfood, according to a Facebook post by The Fertile Ground Project.

Jake’s- Brandon

Jake'sopened on Jan. 21 and islocated next to Brandon City Hall at 900 Municipal Drive,according toa post on itsFacebook page.The restaurant serves a mix of Cajun and Southern Americana recipes including Po' boys, jambalaya, pastas and dishes straight from the grill.

Lily Pad Café

A new cafe aimed atprovidingtraining and employment for individuals with disabilities, Lily Pad Cafe is setting up shopin Ridgeland at1111 N. Wheatley St. Renovationsof the new cafe areunderway, but there is currently no opening date listed on its website.

City Limit’sCafé

Located inside the MississippiFarmers Market at 929 High Street, City Limit's Cafe held its grand opening on Jan. 13. The cafe features buffet style food and made-to-order options from the grill. It's open Monday through Friday, servingbreakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Kei Kebab

Kei Kebab, a Persian restaurant, opened Feb. 1at Cultivation Food Hall in The District at Eastover. The new restaurant offers kebabs, stewsand family style dishes. The restaurant posted on it's Facebook that customers can expect to have a "bountiful balance of healthy, satisfying portions."

Sonny's BBQ – Clinton

Sonny's BBQ in Clinton will have a grand opening in late 2021 and be located on thecorner of Hampstead Boulevard and Hampstead Place,according to a City of Clinton news release. This will be the second Sonny's BBQ location in the metro Jackson area and will serve Southern style barbecue likepulled pork, St. Louisstyle ribs and brisket.

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