Location: Jackson
Top Restaurants in Jackson
Top Things to do in Jackson
- 1. Trail of Tears State Park
- 2. Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
- 3. Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
- 4. Iron Mountain Railway
- 5. Missouri Wall of Fame
- 6. McKendree Chapel
- 7. Lazy L Safari Park
- 8. Vintage Marketplace Shabby Chic to Antique
- 9. Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center
- 10. The Oliver House Museum
Jackson Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Jackson
Jackson is a city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,758 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cape Girardeau County. It is a principal city of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Jackson
1. Jacksons Donuts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Shanna M - Farmington, Missouri
As a Krispy Kreme die hard, these donuts are every bit as heavenly. Locals line up, sometimes out the door on weekends to get these tasty treats. You are really missing out, if you pass up a Jackson Donut or twelve. Don't leave town without some!
2. Tractors Classic American
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By dwnb2014 - Jackson, Missouri
This restaurant has excellent food and wait staff. The only downfall is at peak times this restaurant is extremely crowded and noisy. The tables are close together and a full house can be harder to navigate. Choose a non peak time to go in (between 1pm & 5pm) and it is well worth the visit.
3. Hickory House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By IM4TONYSTEWART
We came here for the first time. I had a bacon and cheese omelet with hash browns and a biscuit and I could only eat half of it. Hubby and son in law had an egg scramble with sausage and they enjoyed it. My daughter had eggs sunny side up on an English muffin. The service was great and the food was excellent. We will be back. Next time we will try some pancakes because they sounded very tasty with many different toppings available.
4. American Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By daveobieone - Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Ice Cream is my "drug of choice". I eat a lot of it. When I'm craving soft-serve, American Ice Cream in Jackson is the place. It used to be right on the way home from church and other activities, but since we've moved, it's about a 15 mile drive for us. No matter, very much worth the trip. This was once upon a time a DQ BTW, but I like the ice cream better now.
5. Wib's Drive In
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Cindy J
This is always a must stop for me whenever I am in the area. In is reminiscent of my youth when my dad would take us to the restaurant in Cape Girardeau called The Blue Hole. Toasted BBQ sandwiches are the bomb. I love the roast beef with sauce on toast, not with the pimento cheese, though I know my dad loved those. Service is always fast and the waitresses are great. A one of a kind place for BBQ sandwiches. I never need anything else, just the sandwich, and usually at least two of them.
6. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Chasity D
This reaturaunt is within walking distance. Good place of you like ice cream and stays open until 10 or later. Really good about making sure everyone gets service.
7. Wings, Etc.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Edelan - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Same concept, but at a local level. Food was better (seemed fresher) and the service was much better than the. Atonal chain. I'd recommend for a casual lunch. The fried pickles were only OK but my fried chicken salad was very good.
8. Pizza Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By beachgirl132
Buffet style pizza, have salads will cook whatever kind of pizza u like:), the thing I like most is there cinnamon strusel, desert.. I would rather eat that than anything else.:), but that's me:)..
Great for Families good to go on a lunch break, ,
Not too expensive.
9. Dexter Bar-B-Q - Jackson
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 4wheaties - Sikeston, Missouri
Been to Dexter BBQ in Sikeston, thought it was good. I have to say that Dexter in Jaxson was "Better". We order porksteak and this pork steak like we always do. This Pork Steak was a nice big piece of meat, very tender, and good flavor. All the elements to a great bbq. Thank you we will be back,
10. Delmonico's
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By jon s - Cleveland, Ohio
Hey - its your basic buffet. reasonable assortment of food options. nothing fancy. service is very friendly and helpful. this is not fine dining - but they dont profess to provide that. you can get a decent meal at a reasonable price
