Walker's Drive In

Walker's Drive In
301 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2633
www.walkersdrivein.com
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Throw away any preconceived notions of this being an actual drive in, Walker's is actually a cozy restaurant furnished in a fun '50s feel with large black and white tiled floor, black and white booths and black chairs upholstered with bright colors. It also doesn't have the prices of an actual drive in, be prepared to shell out some cash for this restaurant as it isn't terribly cheep but it is good. They have a full bar and a decent wine selection. We started with emergency food of portobello fries with a spicy dipping sauce ($8) and braised short rib over grits (around $10). Both were delicious, and arrived fast and hot from the kitchen as we waited for the rest of the group to join us. I started with a lettuce wedge, which generally doesn't interest me so I'm not sure why I got it, but it was actually quite good. It was your typical iceburg wedge, but it was served with thick pieces of crispy bacon and big chunks of strong blue cheese with tomato and red onion that balanced out the dish, all in a creamy dressing that didn't overwhelm the other flavors. For the main meal, I had veal piccatta with crab meat, truffled risotto and asparagus ($28), a good combination of flavors. In all, a fun night and a recommended visit for a dinner out in Jackson.