Mayflower Cafe has been a cherished part of downtown Jackson since 1935, welcoming guests with a distinctive blend of Greek-inspired seafood, hearty steaks, and classic Southern hospitality.
Set in comfortable retro surroundings, this historic restaurant offers a memorable dining experience for visitors seeking fresh seafood, satisfying comfort food, expertly prepared steaks, or a relaxed cup of coffee.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick lunch, enjoying dinner with friends and family, or dining solo, Mayflower Cafe brings together tradition, character, and dependable service in one inviting setting.
Guests can choose from dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site catering, making it easy to enjoy Mayflower Cafe for any occasion. The menu is complemented by beer, cocktails, happy-hour drinks, coffee, desserts, and other familiar favorites, while the on-site bar provides an appealing place to unwind.
With fast service, counter service, table service, seating, a private dining room, and reservations available, the restaurant is well suited to everything from a casual midday meal to a special gathering. Its local specialties, great cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere have helped it earn a 4.20 out of 5 rating from 492 customer reviews.
Convenience and accessibility are central to the Mayflower Cafe experience. The restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, along with restrooms and free Wi-Fi for added comfort. Guests can pay easily with credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments.
Located at 123 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, Mayflower Cafe is a convenient destination for lunch, dinner, catering, happy hour, or a relaxed meal in one of Jackson’s longstanding dining landmarks. For reservations, takeaway, delivery, or more information, call +1 601-355-4122.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Mayflower Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
crispy fried
crab, tomato, hollandaise
lemon beurre blanc
Fried - with cocktail sauce, Sauteed - with Mayflower fish sauce
with garlic puree
Fried - with lemon, Broiled - with Mayflower fish sauce
shrimp, crawfish, crab, rice
shrimp, crawfish, crab, rice
feta, kalamata olives, peperoncini, cherry tomatoes
fresh from the Gulf
fresh from the Gulf
Mississippi raised
3 jumbo scallops
6 jumbo shrimp
stuffed with crabmeat & topped with beurre blanc
fettuccine, shallot, parmesan, basil / old bay cream sauce
crispy fried or broiled in Mayflower fish sauce
broiled redfish, shrimp, oysters, & sauteed crabmeat
redfish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crab, soft shell crab
crispy fried
crab, tomato, hollandaise
lemon beurre blanc
Fried - with cocktail sauce, Sauteed - with Mayflower fish sauce
with garlic puree
Fried - with lemon, Broiled - with Mayflower fish sauce
crispy fried
fried or sauteed
cup or bowl
with comeback
in mayflower fish sauce
shrimp, crawfish, crab, rice
shrimp, crawfish, crab, rice
feta, kalamata olives, peperoncini, cherry tomatoes
fresh from the Gulf
fresh from the Gulf
Mississippi raised
3 jumbo scallops
6 jumbo shrimp
stuffed with crabmeat & topped with beurre blanc
fettuccine, shallot, parmesan, basil / old bay cream sauce
crispy fried or broiled in Mayflower fish sauce
broiled redfish, shrimp, oysters, & sauteed crabmeat
redfish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crab, soft shell crab
crispy fried
fried or sauteed
cup or bowl
with comeback
in mayflower fish sauce
bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese crumble
ham, turkey, bacon, egg, tomato, lettuce, cheddar
romaine, saltine breadcrumbs, parmesan, creamy peppercorn dressing
mixed lettuce, feta, kalamata olives, peperoncini, cherry tomato, carrot
comeback, lettuce, pickle, brioche
beef/lamb blend, lettuce, peperoncini, feta, pickled red onion, brioche
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, brioche
ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough
ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough
feta, roasted red pepper slaw, brioche
lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, french bread
lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, french bread
bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese crumble
ham, turkey, bacon, egg, tomato, lettuce, cheddar
romaine, saltine breadcrumbs, parmesan, creamy peppercorn dressing
mixed lettuce, feta, kalamata olives, peperoncini, cherry tomato, carrot
comeback, lettuce, pickle, brioche
beef/lamb blend, lettuce, peperoncini, feta, pickled red onion, brioche
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, brioche
ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough
ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough
feta, roasted red pepper slaw, brioche
lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, french bread
lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, french bread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
served with mayflower salad, 2 sides, roll or cornbread
housemade
ice cream, four roses bourbon sauce
housemade
ice cream, four roses bourbon sauce
Hear from our valued guests
We recently held a baby shower in their private room and the experience was top tier from start to finish! Working with Roberta to set up the day was a breeze and lifted the stress of attempting to coordinate the menu and other details from out of town. The day of the event ran smoothly as we were able to access the space to set up at a reasonable time and during the event the food was ready at the stated time! The guests loved the food, the space, and the inviting staff!
Love the retro vibe. It’s authentic and well executed with many original elements - but new and fresh. Great bar from the original counter with favorite selections. Food excellent. Try the fried oysters. With a salad and comeback sauce of course. Great service and all around good energy and good quality! Very reasonable prices too and easy parking on Capitol Street.
Born and raised in Coastal Connecticut—I’ve grown up around seafood and the ocean. We came for happy hour, and I absolutely loved my time at The Mayflower! Octavian provided the most fun, effortless, and pleasant service! The daiquiris were amazing and I loved the classic, Southern take on the charbroiled Oysters in Mississippi. What a gem Jackson has—my best wishes and continued success to The Mayflower!
I hadn’t been to Mayflower Cafe in years - it’s an oldie but a goodie. We ordered the fried crab claws (needed more seasoning), broiled oysters (prefer oysters in the shell), stuffed crabs, scallops, rolls, and bread pudding - every thing was good (even the loaded butter). The restaurant is small and gets very crowded, but that’s part of it. Service was a little slow but it was a Friday night. What really stood out was the kindness of their staff. The sweetest older gentleman working security walked us to and from our car and even opened the door for me. Please support this local gem - it’s a Jackson classic for a reaon.
We hosted our engagement party in the Mayflower’s event space and had the most wonderful evening! The process to reserve the room was simple and straightforward. The staff took such great care of us and our guests🤍 The food and drinks were 10/10 and I cannot recommend the Mayflower enough!!
Dropped in for lunch with my Foodie Girlfriends & had a lovely experience. There were 2 blue plate offerings which we selected -- crawfish tetrazzini & hamburger steak. I had the feta burger. Excellent choices! Fresh tea, homemade rolls, friendliest service at a reasonable price. Definitely 2 thumbs up! Love it!
It’s always a great food and dinning experience at the Mayflower Cafe in downtown Jackson. The atmosphere and dinning experience, especially after their recent renovation, has been exquisite. A big shout out to Hunter and Cody for their direction and leadership. They’ve preserved the historic parts that make the Mayflower special, while also bringing a new twist and sense of life to the restaurant and to downtown Jackson. Our team has had a great private dining experience here. Highly recommend. I also recommend them for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or a group event of any size. Also, check out their cocktail menu—their bartenders are serving up delicious creations.
Y'all...we loved our lunch at the Mayflower! What a joy to see the new incarnation of this Mississippi classic! The catfish was superb... fresh and perfect in every way. The sides were off-the-charts, too. Service was attentive and super friendly. And don't get me started on the peach cobbler... can't be beat! This is definitely our new favorite. Pay them a visit... you'll love it, too!
What a beautiful and iconic cafe in downtown Jackson. The new owners have honored the founders wonderfully by preserving the past and delivering amazing food and drink. The service is outstanding from the moment you walk in the door. Our food was delicious, full of flavors and perfectly prepared. Easy to find parking steps from the front door, we will make this a regular spot for us!
Friendly, attentive staff; delicious food; excellent prices; classic diner appeal. A coworker and I were staying at the Hilton nearby and decided to head here for dinner. I ordered a cup of the gumbo and knew from the aroma when it was set in front of me that this was legitimate gumbo. Delicious and full of seafood. I also had the catfish plate and the fish was perfectly cooked, delicious, and light and flaky. I was in foody heaven. Not sure why they're not rated higher. Being from South Louisiana, I consider myself a gumbo snob - and they nailed it. Everything about the experience, including the manager stopping by to chat, was great.
Common questions about Mayflower Cafe
Mayflower Cafe is located at 123 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, United States, Jackson, MS, United States.
You can reach Mayflower Cafe by calling +1 601-355-4122.
Mayflower Cafe has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 492 customer reviews.
Mayflower Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Mayflower Cafe features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Mayflower Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
Mayflower Cafe features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Mayflower Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Private dining room, Spirits, Wine.
Mayflower Cafe features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Mayflower Cafe features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Mayflower Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Mayflower Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Mayflower Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Mayflower Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Mayflower Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Mayflower Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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