Sal and Mookie’s

I looooove this place. The buffalo chicken pizza & their mozerella sticks are amazing… although it is a pizza joint, they have excellent burgers as well. Theres a nice enclosed patio so when the weather is really nice & you choose to sit there, it sets such a relaxing vibe.

Great family restaurant with good prices and a cool vibe.
They have pizzas, sandwiches, ice cream (freshly scooped with multiple selections!) and tap beers! Something for everyone!
I have been here many times, and always enjoy their pizzas and sandwiches. Portions are large, and during lunch they have a pizza and soup/​salad special (one huge slice or two with a soup or salad!). The pizza is really good, hot and fresh. I have seen the pastas and sandwiches, and they look great… however, I can’t get past the wonderful pizza!
They have 3 areas you can visit: a larger dining room with a small bar and ice cream bar, a huge screened in patio with table seating, and a front bar/​to-​go area where you can stop and have a beer and some food at the bar or in a booth without the formal restaurant setting. Try all 3!
There can be a long wait at lunch, so plan accordingly.
The service is good, and prices are extremely reasonable, making this a great family stop.

Goodness gracious, this was good. I have 20 something sons home and ordered a pizza to go. I’m a vegetable pizza fan, but they love meat, so based on reviews I ordered the Meat Packing District on whole wheat. I showed up 20 minutes later at the Pie Lounge where the guy working the bar (ice cream bar maybe) was so sweet and positive. I had a coupon (which sometimes gets a negative response) but he was so upbeat and nice and said he loves a bargain. Nice change form another place I’d visited. I’m guessing this comes from the top as everyone I’ve dealt with there is so customer service friendly. Now… as for the pizza. I was going to abstain, but grabbed a bite of meat (salami maybe?) off the edge. Yum. Then tried another — maybe prosciutto. Again, yum. I broke down and had a piece. The ww pizza crust was delicious too — nothing bland about it. So, I have to say Sal and Mookie’s was a grand slam for our family. We’ll be back (coupon or no) to try another of their pizzas, and maybe pasta too!

A crazy popular pizza joint in Jackson. I was driving through town, and this was the only place I could find open on a Sunday night, and it was packed. For good reason. There is a more family style dinning area with an outdoor patio. As I walk in, I am greeted by the hostess at the front and that wonderful garlic + baking dough aroma that immediately gives off the warm and cozy vibes. There is also a bar to sit at on the other side.
I sat at the bar, and was taken care of right away. Such friendly and knowledgable bartenders. I wanted to huge the female bartender, she was that great. Kitchen times are on the slower side, though when everything comes out homemade to order and piping hot, I don’t care one bit.
A good tap list of local and semi local beers, and a slightly more extensive bottle list. An on point Old Fashion as well. The pizzas look great, that New York style thin crust which are huge. Though I went with the Stromboli stuffed with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and Portabella Mushrooms. I can tell everything from the sauce to the dough is homemade. A great crispy and garlicy crust and really filling.
I can see this as a fantastic spot for families, or just the local hang out for a drink and pie. I can tell that most people in the area agree. It would be one of my local favorites if I lived in the area.

Good stuff. If you’re in for pizza it’s great. Malts were very good. We will definately be back. Wife’s meatballs were a little bland but sauce was great.

I’ve been on the search to find my go-​to pizza place in Jackson, and have been meaning to try Sal and Mookie’s since friends always speak so highly of the place.
Pros:
— Came with my family at 5:30 on a Saturday. It was already starting to get packed, but we were seated quickly. Hostess was very kind and friendly, too.
— The inside is bright, clean, and family friendly. I was expecting it to be more dive-​y, so this was a pleasant surprise.
— WINE!!! OMG, WINE. AND COCKTAILS. I’m always super disappointed in many restaurants for only serving beer (boo, MS strict wine/​liquor license laws!) and have almost come to expect most places to have just that.
— The spinach salad was on point!
Cons:
— It’s pretty loud in this place. Ambiance is fun but nothing special. Great for kids, though.
— The pizza we got was pretty bland. It’s like they didn’t use any spices whatsoever on it. For what hype this place gets, I expected more adventurous flavors.
Although Sal and Mookie’s won’t become «my» pizza place, I’ll probably be back for a date night with baby in tow. The wine list and casual atmosphere pair together nicely for that.
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When we go to Sal and Mookie’s, it’s often with a big group and they always accommodate us. The drinks at the bar are made strong (which isn’t a bad thing) so be sure you have someone to drive your home. The pizza isn’t bad, but I prefer to build your own calzone. It’s a great atmosphere for friends, pizza, and drinks because you can sit outside as well as inside and the service has always been great. They have a Sal and Mookie’s on the coast, but it’s nothing to write home about. Be sure to check this spot out if you’re in Jackson/​Fondren!

Better than a Hot Pocket but not as good as that Dominoes supreme you really want (and should pick up instead).
Perhaps the biggest drawback to this pizza joint is the price. I retreated to a sufficiently dark and serene place in order to search my heart before I rendered the final verdict. I weighed the pros and cons, the price, the quality, and the service ad nauseam. In the final analysis, we are left with a 3-​star rating. Also note that this is this author’s third experience here.
First, this place is cool. It has all the trappings trendy post-​modernist architecture. The premises commands this response: wooden faces engraved tall and proud oaks, the slightly retro-​hipster dress and appearance of the wait staff, and the quintessentially modern (yet, ethnically suggestive) logo bearing the image of two chefs with a pizza (you’ll recognize it immediately, its a cross between the Pringles guy and Mario). Ergo, it is a great place to take a first, second, or third date. Scratch third – hold at two.
Second, this place holds itself out as a traditional pizzeria. Unfortunately, Sal shows it hand early by exposing the mundane and dehydrated pepperoni pizzas on display in the foyer as your hostess approach your table. Granted, its not as unsightly as those spinning under a blatant heat-​lamp, but it is offensive enough to discourage you.
The initial wave of wait staff, hosts, were generally disorganized and seemed confused. A party of less than five should not have proved to be such an insurmountable variable. The server never bothered to refill beverages unless pressed (this sounds petty in the printed word but we all know what this means). However, the server was surprisingly adapt at providing answers to questions about the menu. I wish he or she could have been more consistent.
Thirdly, this place is confusing. There is a mysterious tomato image next to almost every other menu item. After consulting the Da Vinci Code, the party and I finally concluded that it reflected vegetarian options after losing those precious minutes of dinner discussion. This was far too great of a mental exercise than I care for in a purported, «down-​to-​earth» pizzeria menu.
However, what this place cannot deliver in pizza, it makes up for it stromboli form (inconsistently). Notice the confusing «Strom» next to each entrée which means you have have the option of ordering it as a stromboli or pizza. I came to eat pizza and not decode menus.
Fourthly, where the HELL was the server or the wait staff during this time to provide that essential guidance? Whatever he or she was doing, it did not entail providing much needed clarity to the menu. I would be willing to bet it violated his employment contract as well.
Finally and ultimately, stop here if your in the mid-​north eastern quadrant of Jackson. At $ 15 a head, my stromboli was much, much better than the best pepperoni hot pocket i’ve ever had but less than the best Dominoes i’ve had recently.

Good pizza. Always good service. Great family spot. Cold beverages. Love sitting out on the covered porch when we go.

Wouldn’t waste your time. We passed through on a road trip and ended up not eating. The waitress got our drinks and then was a ghost. It was around 330pm or so and we waited for over 15 mins for her to come back and take our order. She went over and got a table of 2 ice cream, then a table of 4 their ice cream… it was really slow, only 4 table including us. We left a $ 5 on the table and decided to head out! Went around to the take out area in the «Pie Lounge» and there was 3 people cutting up and jacking around (what it seemed like to me) and I told the guy that I left the $ 5 for the drinks on the table. He seemed concerned and offered a gift card… appreciate the offer but hey, I won’t be back!

The pizza was good and i really wanted to try the ice cream but a fly was caught in the closed ice cream holder and that more or less killed my desire for the ice cream, but again the pizza was good, not quite NY style but good nonetheless.

I stopped here with the family because several people suggested it. As a Native New Yorker I was not impressed with the pizza. The crust was soggy and the pizza overall was bland.
The ice cream was just Blue Bell, not the homemade ice cream I was expecting.
At least our waitress was nice.

Really great lunch special. $ 5.50 for a big slice of pizza and a salad. Not my favorite pizza in town, but still good. Good service and good ambience. And UMC employees and students get 15% off if you show your badge. So definitely worth the visit.

I went out to dinner with my aunt and my cousin on a recent visit to Jackson and fell in love with this place. We were seated outside on the patio, but there no mosquitos and it felt so good outside. How did they do that. l??? I didn’t want to eat anything as I was not hungry, but I could not resist the pizza. It was so hot and gooey. The restrooms and the inside of the restaurant were immaculate when it comes to cleanliness. Dixie, the waitress, was also a sweetheart. I look forward to my next visit as I want to try dessert!

I’m a big fan of this restaurant. They have great specials and offer a student discount. The environment is a very family friendly style pizza joint with the red checkered table cloths. The Gambino is the only pizza I’ll order now. I highly recommend it.

Sal & Mookies is good, but it’s popularity has gotten ahead of itself. This is part of the Jeff Good triumvirate — Bravo, Broad Street and Sal & Mookies. Bravo was one of the original high end restaurants in Jackson. Broad Street and Sal & Mookies target a more casual demographic. There are a lot of great things about this restaurant, but I am giving it a 3 star rating because it is usually just slightly disappointing, and slightly overpriced.
Sal & Mookies focuses on Pizza and Panini. The pizza is New York style — thin crust, often too thin and soggy. Recently I overheard the selection of toppings described as «weird» and I guess that is about right. The selections are not always what you would expect, while quite good, sometimes they just miss the mark. If you order pizza, make sure to eat it all — this pizza does not keep well.
The bar side — dubbed The Pie Lounge, is quite good actually. It is a small bar area but has a nice covered patio. While the bar is nothing fancy, it does offer inexpensive beer and a perfectly acceptable range of liquors. It doesn’t seem to be a «regulars» sort of place, but I feel that it is an often overlooked place for a cheap, quiet drink.
One great thing about this restaurant is the ice cream. There aren’t a lot of places to go get a scoop of ice cream on a hot day, and this is an excellent choice.
Lastly, it is very important to mention that this place is super family friendly. There are always big groups and families there having a great time!

Sal and Mookie’s is an extremely popular restaurant here in Jackson, and for good reason! First of all, it’s a huge venue which is great because it definitely gets crowded for dinnertime. They offer plenty of large tables, making it an excellent choice if you’re heading out with a group of friends.
Marketing themselves as an old-​fashioned pizza and ice cream joint, Sal and Mookie’s has a lot to offer. The pizzas are definitely good, from what I’ve had. It’s sort of a Jackson-​Does-​New-​York-​Style-​Pizza situation. The ingredients are fresh, the crust is crispy and the sauce is hearty. The other dishes I’ve tried have all been good. The seafood and pasta dishes are delicious, and the portions are HUGE. You will definitely be asking for a box at the end of your meal, trust me.
Sal and Mookies offers a really good variety of quality, local beers, but it’s definitely on the pricier side if you’re just looking for a place to grab a drink. Splitting a pitcher and pizza with friends is a great deal though. Since they’re located right in Fondren, this is a really fun place to grab a good meal with friends before heading out for the night.

Visiting my mom and decided to try this place and wow! Service was wonderful and fast. Food was great!

Great vibe
Great service
Great customers
Great food.
Really there’s no bad thing I can say about this place. It’s delicious. The prices reflect the quality. You will not go home hungry and disappointed. Our waitress checked on us frequently and was super nice. The pizza was DEFINITELY NEW YORK STYLE YEEAAAAAHHH. and you have so many options from the menu or you can make your own.
And let me say, I come from the home of the toasted ravioli and the cheese toasted ravioli was the best I’ve had since leaving St. Louis OMG I can taste it now… bear with me while I fantasize.
Fiancé took me here for our valentines day dinner. It was actually the day before valentines day and we didn’t have to wait to be seated. The crowd here is awesome and eclectic. There’s many cultures, races, blended families… it’s beautiful and everybody always seems to be having such a great time! Would definitely recommend this for a family night out if you have children.
And don’t pass up dessert. That would be unpatriotic. Either go to the ice cream bar or order off the menu. You can’t fail. We (…I lol) had the ice cream sandwich. I chose chocolate chip with vanilla ice cream and it was BOSS. the cookies were homemade and the ice cream was made from a cow and I really appreciate said cow for producing the best thing ever. Plus, they decorated my plate with raspberry sauce swirls and heart sprinkle. Soooo cute I almost didn’t eat it… haha psych! I smashed it within minutes! My taste buds were happy but mannnn my stomach wasn’t. I’m lactose intolerant, but ask me if I cared… exactly. Not one care that night.

New York style pizza with NYC beer prices. Pizza is pretty good but was a bit greasy. The beer prices are absurd. Jeff Good should be ashamed of himself. Lucky town brewery is a block or two from this place and Sal and Mookies charges 7 $ a pint and $ 27 a pitcher for Ballistic Blonde. Other pitchers were as high as 28 $. That is a nothing but straight greed and highway robbery. #FindItFondren
We were there during a big event in the Fondren area. The restaurant was pretty busy but we were seated immediately. The bar was empty and very few people were drinking beers. I wonder why?
Seriously though… Mellow Mushroom can make a pie just as good and has a better beer selection at half the price. You don’t need a police escort for parking there either.