Monte's Steak & Seafood in the Quarter
For upscale dining in an elegant atmosphere, try Monte's for its steaks and other fine foods. Enjoy a porterhouse, sirloin, rib eye or a filet mignon topped with crab meat, artichokes and Bearnaise sauce; let the Monte's staff help you pair your steak with the perfect glass of wine. Other dishes includes pastas, chicken dishes and seafood options such as stuffed catfish, snow crab legs and shrimp etoufee. Monte's also serves veal, pizza and combination dinners. There are appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, oysters and Cajun craw fish. There is a wide variety of salads and soups including gumbo and bisque. The vegetarian may enjoy appetizers, salads, pasta and side dishes. Monte's is open for lunch and dinner, and dress is business casual.
Monte's Steak & Seafood in the Quarter
1855 Lakeland Drive Suite N-10
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 362-8182
chefmonte.com
Char Restaurant
A neighborhood restaurant with world-class steaks, Char Restaurant is conveniently located just of I-55 in prestigious Highland Village. Char is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and you can listen to jazz piano while enjoying cocktails. They claim the best steaks south of the Mason-Dixon line; try the filet, rib eye or prime aged porterhouse. Other entrees include pan-seared Atlantic salmon, breast of duck and lamb chops. There are appetizers and a variety of salads like a ginger-peanut chicken salad and tuna tower. For dessert, try the pecan pie, triple strawberry cheesecake or ganache chocolate cake. Have an after-dinner drink such as cognac or a liqueur. Reserve the chef's table, seating for six at a special table in the kitchen. Char's caters and serves a Sunday Jazz brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vegetarians can order appetizers, salads and sides. Jacket required.
Char Restaurant
4500 I-55 North, Suite 142
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 956-9562
charrestaurant.com
Lone Star Steakhouse
For old-fashioned, Texas-style steaks, try Lone Star where they'll teach you how to "speak Texan." Lone Star's steaks are hand-cut, aged beef that is mesquite-grilled; choices include the Texas rib eye, the 20 oz. Porterhouse, the New York strip, filet mignon and more. And in case you were wondering, the menu includes a short lesson on some common Texas phrases like "fixin'", "reckon" and "cowboy up." And if you reckon you don't want a steak, Lone Star also serves soup and salad, baked potatoes, chicken tenders, seafood, ribs, burgers and sandwiches. For dessert, try the Big Brownie Blast, and there's a kid's menu that includes specialty drinks like smoothies. Vegetarians can order a salad, baked potato and some appetizers. Lone Star is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and dress is casual.
Lone Star Steakhouse
6010 I-55 North
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 957-6026
lonestarsteakhouse.com