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Modern Southern Oyster Bar & Seafood
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Jackson, United States

Saltine Restaurant

CuisineSeafood, Raw Bar
Opened2014
Price$30–50per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeCasual

Our verdict

Saltine Restaurant is worth booking for a lively, casual celebration in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood, especially if the group wants oysters, Southern seafood, cocktails, and an à la carte format. It is stronger for brunch, after-work dinners, dates, and group meals than for a quiet formal occasion.

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Saltine Restaurant restaurant in Jackson, United States

The menu

What to order

  • Oysters
  • Low country boil
  • Southern seafood plates
See the current menu on saltinerestaurant.com →
About

Saltine Restaurant is a casual modern Southern oyster bar and seafood restaurant in Jackson. The essentials are oysters, low country boil, and Southern seafood plates, with an average price of $30 per person and casual dress. The draw is seafood with a Southern point of view.

The planning read is straightforward: choose Saltine Restaurant when the group wants seafood in Jackson without making the meal a dress-up occasion. Published hours cover daily service: Monday through Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, 10:30 am to 9 pm. That schedule fits a range of casual meal moments, as long as seafood is the shared aim.

Go for oysters, Southern seafood, and a casual setting

The strongest reason to choose this place is the format. A modern Southern oyster bar gives the meal a clear point of view: oysters, low country boil, and Southern seafood plates. It is a practical pick for diners who want seafood, and it sets expectations around what the table should order.

The $30-per-person price point positions Saltine Restaurant as a moderate seafood choice in Jackson. The dress code is casual, so the experience does not need to be planned like a formal dining room. It reads as approachable: a place to focus on the food category rather than the ceremony around the meal.

For a casual meal, the fit depends on whether seafood is the shared priority. If the occasion calls for oysters and Southern seafood plates in Jackson, Saltine Restaurant matches the brief. If only part of the table wants that meal, its focused identity is the key factor to weigh.

Why it works especially well in Jackson

Saltine Restaurant gives Jackson diners a clearly defined seafood option: modern Southern oyster bar cooking rather than a generic restaurant format. That specificity is the main reason to keep it on a shortlist when the goal is not simply to find a restaurant, but one with a clear seafood lane.

The menu highlights are simple and useful for planning. Oysters are the core order, low country boil is a signature dish, and Southern seafood plates round out the focus. Those anchors make the restaurant easy to recommend when the group wants the meal to revolve around Southern seafood rather than stay open-ended.

Value is part of the recommendation. At $30 per person, Saltine Restaurant is not framed as a splurge venue; it is a casual seafood choice where the decision should come down to whether the table wants oysters and Southern seafood in Jackson. Its appeal is strongest when the answer is yes and the setting can stay relaxed.

Know Before You Go

  • Choose it for: oysters, low country boil, and Southern seafood plates.
  • Skip it if: the priority is a non-seafood meal or a more formal dress-up setting.
  • Group fit: Best judged by whether the group wants a seafood-focused meal in a casual setting.
  • Dietary fit:
  • Planning note: Listed hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, 10:30 am to 9 pm.
  • More planning:, plus the, Jackson bars guide, Jackson wineries guide, and Jackson experiences guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Saltine Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?

The facts point to a modern Southern oyster bar and seafood restaurant with oysters, low country boil, and Southern seafood plates. Diners with strict dietary needs should confirm details directly before going.

What should I order at Saltine Restaurant?

Start with oysters if you want the restaurant's core format, then look at the low country boil or other Southern seafood plates. The cuisine is modern Southern oyster bar and seafood, so those are the clearest orders to build around.

Is Saltine Restaurant good for solo dining?

Saltine Restaurant may make sense for a solo diner who wants a casual seafood meal in Jackson. The average price is $30 per person, and the strongest orders to consider are oysters, low country boil, and Southern seafood plates.

Is lunch or dinner better at Saltine Restaurant?

The hours list service from 11 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday and 10:30 am to 9 pm Sunday.

What are alternatives to Saltine Restaurant in Jackson?

For another seafood-focused meal, look for other oyster bar or seafood options in Jackson. Saltine Restaurant is the direct pick when you want a casual modern Southern oyster bar with oysters, low country boil, Southern seafood plates, and a listed average spend of $30 per person.

Details
Vibe
  • Lively
  • Modern
  • Trendy
  • Cozy
  • Energetic
Best For
  • Casual Hangout
  • After Work
  • Group Dining
  • Family
  • Date Night
  • Brunch
Experience
  • Private Dining
  • Standalone
Drink Program
  • Craft Cocktails
Sourcing
  • Sustainable Seafood
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Small Plates
Drinks Focus
  • Cocktails
  • Beer
  • Wine
Dietary
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Pescatarian Friendly
Noise LevelLively
CapacityMedium
Service StyleCasual
Meal PacingStandard
KitchenModern
Private DiningAvailable
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
11 am–10 pm
Tuesday
11 am–10 pm
Wednesday
11 am–10 pm
Thursday
11 am–10 pm
Friday
11 am–10 pm
Saturday
11 am–10 pm
Sunday
10:30 am–9 pm

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .

Modern, lively oyster bar atmosphere with a Southern coastal feel, centered around fresh seafood, oysters, and a busy bar serving craft cocktails.