Christmas is just a few days away and New Year’s Eve is fast approaching. Fortunately, the Jackson Underground has many options for those wishing to say goodbye to 2021, whether it’s for dinner out or to cater to a large group.
Restaurant Char (4500 Interstate 55 N. Frontage Road, 601-956-9562)
Char offers a three-course dinner-theater show on the beach at the Detectives Comedy Dinner Theater on New Year’s Eve. Seating and cocktail service begins at 6 p.m., while dinner and entertainment begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $ 70 per person plus tax and free.
The Detectives menu includes salt fillets, scalloped Atlantic salmon in the pan, black fish with pecan crust, range chicken, salad and dessert. The event will take place in Char’s private banquet space, with a maximum of 6 guests seated per table and all tables 6 feet apart.
Char also offers its full menu on New Year’s Eve, along with chef specials for both dinner and takeaway. Social distance bookings are limited. The New Year’s Eve night menu will include crab quesadillas, bone steak and black parchment.
For information or to make reservations for any dinner, call 601-956-9562 or visit charrestaurant.com.
Elvie’s Restaurant (809 Manship St., 601-863-8828)
Elvie’s offers a five-course New Year’s Eve dinner and a fixed prize with two seats, each two hours long. The first place starts at 6pm, while the second starts at 8:30 pm Tickets cost $ 100 per person and include a glass of complimentary sparkling wine.
The fixed price dinner menu includes raw and fried oysters, nutmeg salad, swordfish, New York first strip and flourless chocolate cake.
Evlie’s also hosts a New Year’s Eve toast from 11pm. Tickets cost $ 100 and include three drinks and Elvie’s breakfast items from midnight.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 601-863-8828 or visit elviesrestaurant.com.
Provisions of 1908 (734 Fairview St., 601-948-3429)
The Fairview Inn’s Provisions 1908 Restaurant offers a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner from 5pm to 9pm. Tickets cost $ 69 per person. Reservations must be made to ensure social distancing.
The menu includes products such as fried Texas quail, gnocchi pasta, chilled oysters, golf crab cakes, fried buttermilk pickle, spinach salad, seafood gumbo, sautéed goldfish, Mediterranean style handkerchief, charcuterie lamb, perch fillet, cavatappi pasta and more.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 601-948-3429 or visit fairviewinn.com/1908provisions.
Bravo! Italian restaurant and bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Highland Village, Suite 244, 601-982-8111)
On New Year’s Eve, Bravo will hold a special dinner with seating at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Early seats cost $ 75 per person, while late seats are $ 85 per person and include extra champagne or a sparkling cider toast and sparkles of celebration. Each seat also offers optional wine flights for an additional $ 35.
The menu includes crudo di pesce with wahoo and fried capers; consumption of pheasants with wild mushrooms; duck pastrami with pumpkin spaghetti and asparagus; giant ravioli stuffed with beef and pork; monkfish escalope with skordalia spread; and ricotta with chocolate-coated pistachios.
For information or to make a reservation, call 601-982-8111 or visit bravobuzz.com.
The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson.com)
The restaurant menu at Manship Wood Fired Kitchen includes smoked ribs, leg of lamb or turkey, pork or pork bars, marinated or fried crab claws, vegetable bruschetta, prawn cocktails, charcuterie dishes, donuts crab and more. To place an order, call 601-586-9502 or email[email protected]themanshipjackson.com.
Hickory Pit (1491 Canton Mart Road, 601-956-7079)
The Hickory Pit’s dining menu includes items such as smoked turkey, dessert, ribs and sides. Guests can pick up catering orders at any time during normal business hours on New Year’s Eve.
The Hickory Pit will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. that day. For more information, call 601-956-7079 or visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.
The Strawberry Cafe (107 Depot Drive, Madison; 601-856-3822)
The Strawberry Cafe’s dining menu serves four to six people and includes items such as chicken or prawn alfredo, Creole pasta, prawns and grain, chicken marinara, prawn pasta, prawn etouffee and more. The restaurant also sells a variety of salads, iced tea gallon, caramel cake and sliced cheesecake and bread pudding. For more information, visit strawberrycafemadison.com.
The hungry goat (1006 Top St., Suite F, Flowood, 769-233-8539)
The hungry goat’s party menu includes charcuterie trays, blueberry brie bites, muscadine hot chicken bites, cheese balls, stuffed mushrooms, dessert trays, sauces and more. All items are a la carte and guests must place catering orders at least 24 hours in advance. For more information or to place an order, call 769-233-8539.
Cousins Cafe (515 Lake Harbor Drive, Ridgeland, 601-898-3600; 2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-936-3398; 201 Baptist Drive, Madison, 601-853-3350; primoscafe.com)
Primos is open for New Year’s catering service and offers party trays with chicken shops, po-boys, finger sandwiches, pasta salad, fresh fruit, cornbread, vegetable soup, gumbo seafood, salads and more. Primos also has cakes and whole or sliced cakes, cookie trays and lemon or fudge squares.
Email additional New Year’s Eve information to [email protected].