Dixie Castle Restaurant

Been eating here for years when I come through Jackson. Funny little place that you can get a decent steak cheap.

Dixie Castle has been around since the Stone Age… I remember coming here as a small child with my grandparents and parents so they could get some good olé southern food if they didn’t want to make it themselves.
On my latest visit home, my mom insisted this be where we dine on my Friday night here. We went around 6pm because this place gets crowded quick. That was immediately noticed because about 15 minutes after arrival there was a line out the door. We sat by the door since there were no other tables available in the small establishment. There was 5 of us in all with my parents, grandmother and my best friend.
All of us ordered the steak or chicken which comes with a roll, and baked potato with the works if desired. I got the steak and ordered it medium rare. My mom and step dad looked at me in disgust — they ordered theirs medium well. Southerners apparently don’t like steak medium rare… or at least my family members…
I didn’t get to converse too much with my family since every time we would start a conversation, someone new would walk in the door that they knew and would linger around our table for 5 to 10 minutes at time having small chat. We were here about an hour… in total 7 people walked over. That’s the kind of expectation you should have for Dixie Castle. Everyone knows everyone, and this is a family oriented place from the servers to the patrons.
I enjoyed visiting here again. I would say it has been at least 9 or 10 years since my last visit. I enjoyed the food and the company despite not getting to interact much. Nonetheless, good food and a good time.

I have lived in many towns and cities in my life, and one of the consistencies of these experiences has been that locally owned restaurants quite often outdo the big chains in terms of quality of food and service. The Dixie Castle is no exception.
This diner is as no-​frills as it gets, and the food is just down-​home good. They are open for lunch from 11 to 2, and for supper from 5 to 9. They have the typical range of diner menu items, including very fine cheeseburgers (and crinkle-​cut fries, my favorite). But their plate lunches are excellent (best cornbread ever)! At night they have what they long ago became known for — steaks, wonderful steaks. Again, nothing fancy, here, just a simple dinner salad, steak, baked potato or fries, and a slice of Texas toast. But, oh, those steaks — perfectly seasoned and perfectly prepared! And all brought to you by waitresses who are as friendly as you’d find anywhere.
Highly recommended!

This is most likely the best restaurant in Jackson, TN.
There is nothing fancy, just great food at a modest price.
A great place to have good food and not have to pay for the foo-​foo and pretense.