Whether you’re enjoying an evening of leisurely porchside dining, or grabbing a takeaway picnic to enjoy at lunchtime in Old Trace Park, Ridgeland offers a variety of dining options (from American and Vietnamese to Italian and Greek) guaranteed to suit every palate. Try a Mississippi Margarita, made with honeysuckle vodka from local small-batch producer Cathead distillery; it pairs perfectly with Mexican dishes like Flagship Tamales, masa-battered fried shrimp tucked into made-from-scratch corn and flour tortillas, or Cochinita Pibil, a dish of Yucatan-style slow-roasted pork shoulder wrapped in a banana leaf at Sombra Mexican Kitchen.
For an upscale dining experience, check out CAET, which features regional seafood fare and also offers an oyster bar, full whiskey menu, craft beers, and access to a special chef’s room for private dining occasions. Where’s the beef? Steakhouses deserve a special shout-out. After all, Ridgeland isn’t known as the “Steak Capital of Mississippi'' for nothing! Standout spots include the family-owned Koestler Prime, which has been serving steaks, from filet maison to Porterhouse, for nearly 25 years; while the menu at Ely’s (recognized by Business Insider and MSN for its superior steaks) stakes its reputation on dishes like a Filet Louisiane topped with Creole barbecue butter and freshly caught Gulf seafood. A bit of a foodie destination located just twenty minutes’ drive north of Jackson, Ridgeland also boasts a wide variety of local cafes, bakeries, dessert bars, and ice cream shops. Together they offer enough sweet treats, artisanal breads, and coffee drinks to keep you satisfied every hour in between.
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The Dusk Lounge at the AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland
There are plenty of places to stay while visiting this charming city, too. The newest property, AC Hotel Jackson-Ridgeland, is a sleek, Marriott property located at the Township at Colony Park. Numerous other hotel options, including Hyatt Place, Embassy Suites, Wingate by Wyndham, and Hampton Inn & Suites ensure that the city’s popular retail and dining spots all remain within easy reach.
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