5 Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Madison

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Ely's

4.9

Exceptional(1309)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Ridgeland

Booked 12 times today

Named after Elias (Ely) Shapley of Greenville, Mississippi, Ely’s was established in 2008 with an emphasis on the highest quality beef, seafood, and spirits, while featuring an extensive wine list and friendly professional service. Located upstairs overlooking the Railroad District in Old Town Ridgeland (MS), Ely’s mixes the old with the new, offering time tested dishes in a cozy, upscale, contemporary setting unlike most local steak and seafood restaurants. Owner: Richard Elias ShapleyGeneral Manager: Chris Wolfe

2. Char - Jackson

4.7

Exceptional(2461)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Jackson

Booked 48 times today

Experience modern Southern cuisine and excellent service in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Char. Our specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of beef, veal and lamb, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekday lunch specials and brunch every Saturday and Sunday.

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3. MM Shapley's Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(760)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Ridgeland

Booked 13 times today

Mark and Mary Shapley began this dining tradition in 1985 and soon became one of the premier restaurants in the state. After taking a break to raise their two girls, they have returned with the same great food and service everyone came to know. Great steaks and seafood along with their famous tamales are still the main attraction along with an impressive bar and wine offerings. Please come by and see for yourself how special this restaurant is. We were recently voted 'Best Fine Dining' by the readers of Mississippi Magazine

4. Tico's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(269)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Jackson

Booked 1 time today

For nearly 30 years, Tico Hoffman has delighted customers from Jackson and abroad with his unique blend of mouth-watering steaks, sumptuous seafood dishes and other local favorites. Tico’s friendly atmosphere and attention to every detail has made the restaurant a favorite for all who love exceptional food and drink.

5. Saltine

4.7

Exceptional(103)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Jackson

Booked 8 times today

A modern oyster bar focusing on Southern cuisine, highlighting fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables to share. Saltine, named as a nod to the plain cracker often served with seafood, pays homage to Jackson's rich history with oysters and seafood. Oysters are sourced from the Gulf of Mexico, east and west coasts and Canada and served raw, smoked, wood-fired and fried. Saltine also offers an extensive beer list with over 30 taps of craft beer, as well as a wide selection of rum and several signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner are offered daily with a brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, happy hour specials daily from 4-6pm!

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Ely's

2. Char - Jackson

3. MM Shapley's Restaurant

4. Tico's Steakhouse

5. Saltine

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