City dining guide

Best restaurants in Pearl

2 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.

Bib Gourmand 1

Elvie's

Bib Gourmand$$$French, American

There is no such thing as a bad day at Elvie’s. This handsome restaurant runs with all the class, ease, and heart of a bistro. You could drop in for a morning pastry, savor a cheery lunch, or stop by the marble bar for a snack of duck fat French fries, a few oysters, and a round of cocktails. Dinner is a more upscale affair. Start with a stack of superb little gems dressed in a smoked oyster dressing. Everyone orders the redfish almondine — and rightly so. The trifecta of almonds, brown butter, and capers works wonders. A light citrus soufflé is a quiet finale or swing for the fences with a ch

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Other guide picks 1

Pulito Osteria

$$$Italian-American

This bustling neighborhood favorite comes from Jackson’s very own Chef Chaz Lindsay, who grew up in the area and also runs the bar across the street. Fit with a spacious patio, the welcoming space is dressed in white tile, long booths, and wood accents. Nobody will struggle to find something to order because there’s plenty to savor on this creative Italian-American menu. Caesar salad is a house favorite, as are the pork and ricotta meatballs set in a rich tomato gravy. Pastas like the bucatini alla gricia are made in-house. When available, the very shareable roasted pork chop is a must-order t

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