The Blacksmith Restaurant

Loved the live band. Our food was great. I had a terrible server who either forgot us or was really bad at her job because after the food runner came we didn't see her till we asked for our ticket. I'd wanted a drink refill and dessert but skipped it so I can't say if it would have been good but our meal was excellent.

We love the Johnny Cakes here! Wish I could make it myself! I had the chicken Alfredo and was pleased with the sauce ratio but it was a bit bland imo. My husband had the steak medium and it was cooked perfectly and he was very happy with the potato. We go to this place for anniversary and birthdays when we're in town and will continue to do so. I hope they never take the Johnny Cake off the menu, it's my favorite!

Amanda was great! I hadn’t eaten there for a long time and I brought in some friends visiting from Wisconsin. We were so happy!

Stopped into The Blacksmith in Jackson, TN, and the experience was a mix of highs and lows. The appetizer—the deviled eggs—was absolutely delicious and honestly the highlight of the meal. Great flavor, great presentation. The burger, however, was pretty underwhelming. It came with no sauce at all, so I asked if they had a house or signature sauce. The server told me, “No, we’re not a burger bar. We have ketchup, mustard, and mayo.” For a restaurant with a strong local reputation, I was expecting something a bit more thoughtful or flavorful on that front. The atmosphere is nice, with a comfortable, rustic dining space and friendly staff. But based on this visit, I’d come back for appetizers or something other than the burger, if returning.

First time eating here, Ashley was an amazing server! She gave us a whole run down of the menu & we had great service the entire time. Food was delicious & we came at a perfect time it wasn’t busy at all. We will be back :)

What a wonderful place The atmosphere is relaxing and light was perfect. If you have issues with small print on menus make sure you have your glasses I highly recommend the seafood platter as an appetizer, even if you are alone like I was. The food is delicious. I struggle trying to pick my favorite, but oddly it would be the Cole slaw and the dip for the ahi tuna My server was on top of everything my glass never went empty and she was bringing out my next meal in mere seconds of me finishing my appetizer

We ate outside during a cold rain but the setup was warm, and dry. You must try the giant pretzel and beer cheese appetizer. That alone was worth the wait. The rest of the food was really good. Baby back ribs that fall off the bone.

My husband and I stopped in for dinner. Everything came out exactly as it should, in a timely manner and as delicious as always. Kandis was our server, and she is the type that draws you back to the restaurant. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. 10/10 recommend this establishment and remember to request Kandis as your server!

I come to The Blacksmith every time I'm back in Jackson visiting family and they never disappoint. Located in a growing downtown, the interior is warm and friendly, the service from the wait staff is fantastic and relatively fast, and the food is always hot (and incredibly delicious!). If you're in Jackson looking for somewhere to eat that isn't a chain, The Blacksmith should be your go to. Support local and stop by the farmers markets across the street then stop on in for some fried green tomatoes (sorry, no Kathy Bates or Jessica Tandy to be found) and southern hospitality.

Food was OK (not exceptional but OK) but the service was severely lacking even after a conversation with the manager. We ordered lunch and the first of the food took over 45 minutes to come out. I initially got my ahi tuna salad but then had to ask for my gumbo on the next visit from the waitress. The most complicated thing we ordered was a burger and a baked potato. We had a pretzel, salad, soup otherwise so I can't imagine what took as long as it did. The gumbo was good. The ahi tuna salad greens and dressing were good but the tuna was a little more than seared. I've heard good things about the place but they definitely had an off day when we were there.

Outdoor seating on a great day. Service was fantastic. The ribeye I had was meh. I did like the ceasar salad and the iced tea.

We had a decent meal, very fairly priced. The greeter was a bit brusque and having recently had surgery, hard to follow through the restaurant. Maybe it was a particularly busy day because most of the staff appeared rushed. I was a little surprised to find basically a canned pineapple ring on my chicken sandwich instead of "grilled pineapple ". The fried green tomatoes were passable but a bit tasteless. As we left we believe the greeter said goodbye but weren't quite sure; he mumbled something while typing into his phone, never looking up.

Very tasty dishes. Especially enjoyed the pretzel appetizer and cocktails. Excellent service. Grant was very knowledgeable and offered on point recommendations. Reasonably priced.

We had amazing service & the food was top notch! Make sure you ask for Nicole when you go she so much fun & knowledgeable about the best choices to make. If we EVER make it back to Jackson, TN we'll definitely stop by for a meal.

It was perfectly prepared! Wonderfully seasoned. Very tasty! Great service and even accommodating for us traveling with a well behaved Golden Retriever:)

Besides the amazing service this swanky eatery had some amazing burgers and fries. I had the Forge burger, loaded, and it couldn't get more flavorful. My wife got a gluten free chicken sandwich with chimi churry sauce that provided more food than she could finish. The "regular fries" are really good as they aren't like any other I've had. We are coming back in a few weeks.

We booked a room in Jackson as a half way stop on our way to North Carolina. I searched Yelp! for a recommendation for a place to eat and found this place. It seemed like everyone in Jackson was here! There was live music outside, bustling service going on... This place has an amazing history, is super busy, and provides great food and excellent service. The people we met were very welcoming and proved what a small world this really is... having lived all over the nation, we run into people everywhere with whom we've shared experiences. I had mac and cheese and ate it all... I can't remember what else we tried, but we all had a great experience.

Food could have been better, the seasoning could've been a lot better, I hope I just got a bad batch of mac & cheese very bland. Service was good could have been better, maybe they were tired from working a long shift. Ambiance good but nothing special, it was clean

We often visit the Blacksmith on our way through town. It's a great place to have a nice bite to eat!

Star of the show.... The Gumbo! Runner up: the pretzel! Most forgettable: the salad Everything was great the salmon was a bit underdone for me but overall it was excellent. I love sharing food to try more things!

Homey local owned restaurant. The food was good! I had the steak crostini. Beef was so tender!!! I had the Fresh fruit salad from the in season menu. OMG, the blood orange vinaigrette was delicious! On a quest to figure out how to replicate it at home. My husband had the Forge burger and said it was good. Had the strawberry cake for dessert. Yum! Our server was delightful and attentive. Overall nice experience.

Drove thru town for lunch. Food was terrible. Everything was over cooked & dry. Even the beer was warm. I gave 3 stars because the service was great.

Visited Jackson and loved this downtown locally owned restaurant! Unique menu items would make this a new experience each time! We started with the Johnny cakes and gumbo! Food was delicious, served hot, and serving sizes are ample! But- there seemed to be a bug problem when we visited: one live and one dead on the floor.

Blacksmith Restaurant in Jackson TN continues as an absolute Favorite Place to eat! We tried their New "Chicken Sweetie" Chicken Wrap filled with Perfectly Grilled Chicken (fresh & hot & moist) with locally grown tomatoes, crisp lettuce and their signature candied bacon (hence the name 'Chicken Sweetie' ‍). My Ribeye Grinder was equally delicious with hot sliced ribeye, Gouda cheese (at my request), fresh tomato slice, regular bacon and lettuce and Sweet Pickled Onion on a hoagie bun. Served with a Side of Cajun Beef Gumbo ! Delicious Our Server Sarah R was sweet & confident about her recommendations (even one that was suggest Against ) and was very familiar with the Blacksmith history and menu. (5 Star in Every Way §Steve S§

Excellent service and food. Took my dad out today for Father's Day. We had the shrimp cocktail appetizer and both had ribeyes. We split the strawberry cake which was amazing. You probably could share the cake with three or four people.

The food and service was great and ambiance was nice too . The wait was short and seating was in a great area

The food was about as good as it comes in this part of Tennessee. The fries were salted beautifully, and the burger cooked to an amazing medium well. Service was slow only because of a miscommunication, so I don't blame them too much for that. The ambience is what turns this from a perfect 5 to a solid 4. The scenery was almost unnoticeable, unless you are looking at it. Overall, one of the better eates in west Tennessee.

Food is so so They're sweet potato fries used to be the talk of the town now they taste like they were frozen Service There was no soap in the bathroom and it took them about 30 minutes to find and it felt like they were upset at me because I asked for soap Not what it used to be Like most restaurants in Jackson, cleanliness is not their best strong suit

Great casual environment with excellent service. Our food was really good. My wife had the chicken sandwich that was loaded with goodies, while I had the BLTP which was delicious. We shared the small side of mac and cheese, which was both creamy and tasty. We will definitely go again and sample additional choices next time we are in the area.

I have not been to this restaurant, but some friends brought me dinner from there tonight. I got the salmon with a side of the coucous with parmessan. The couscous was large size and very buttery, it was delicious. The salmon had a nice flavor.

Stopped in here for a late lunch and was not disappointed. While waiting to be seated we asked another couple if they had been there before. He said it was his favorite place to eat and they go every Saturday. Restaurant and bathroom was clean. Bartender was very friendly and accommodating. Tap beer was cold and good. I had the BLTP sandwich ( candied bacon, lettuce, fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese) on a brioche bun and house chips. The hubby had a seared Ahi Tuna sandwich and fries. It was all delicious! Will definitely go back when we are in the area.

In Jackson to visit family and decided to stop at this spot, The Blacksmith. The Farmer's Market was going on right across the street so we thought it might be packed inside but when we walked in, there were only a couple tables occupied and we were greeted & seated immediately. Plenty of TVs inside playing the baseball games and Scooby Doo. Music playing over the speaker was a wide range. Our server, Marlo, was great. He was friendly, professional & attentive. We started with the Blacksmith pretzel with the beer cheese which I failed to get a picture of because it was gone so fast. It was so big that we filled up on it pretty easily and didn't have much room for our entrees so we asked for to-go boxes. I did sample the French fries and some of my baked potato and both were DELISH! I can't wait to have more room so that I can finish my food lol If being stuffed before the entree was the biggest problem I had, it's a good problem to have lol.

Ordered the Southwest Steak Salad. It was delicious, the steak was cut into strip and it was cooked to perfection. It also had the perfect amount if dressing. I just wished there was a choice for smaller portion.

Bland, over-priced food. We came in from out of town and saw the reviews for the place, so we decided to give it a try. It started out well with quick courteous service, but then it started declining quickly. There were plenty of waiters/waitresses, and the place was not super full, but it took an unusual amount of time for our order to be taken. The food. Here were our thoughts... -Pretzel appetizer ($12 for a big burnt pretzel with no flavor. I know they were trying to go for something here by battering and frying a big pretzel, but it failed miserably.) -Kid's cheeseburger and fries (so much odd seasoning on the burger my 7-year-old thought the meat had gone bad and didn't want to eat anymore after his first bite.) -Chicken salad sandwich with chicken/sausage gumbo (bigger doesn't always mean better. There is SOOO much chicken salad on the 2 pieces of bread that it was unnecessarily ridiculous. The chicken salad tasted heavy instead of light and refreshing. As for the gumbo, the roux was burnt; did not finish it.) -Chicken sweetie wrap with loaded baked potato soup (the only way I could get flavor on the wrap was to put the soup on each bite. The soup was really good.) Overall, for the prices they are charging, you'd expect better quality food that would make you want to come back.

Food was ok, kind of middle of the road for me. Not from this area so not sure what is better in this area. I got the ribeye pork aka pork chop which was done well. Service was ok, we might have come on a busy day as graduation was also happening for Union.

The Shrimp and Grits were very good but don't plan on it being a meal. It was placed in a large bowl but the grits did not touch the sides. If my husband didn't have the appetizer, he would've left hungry. The salad is not much of one but their balsamic vinaigrette is pretty good. Fried Green tomatoes were good but the cheese side was flavorless imo. Gumbo was okay. Never offered a refill on my tea. Placed was packed when we arrived but left confused why it was. The food was mediocre for the price. This was our first time coming but based off our experience, it'll likely be the last as well.

After 4 chances we've determined to not try again. Great idea. Poor execution. Can be good one visit, not so much the next.

Came here on a quick business trip out to Jackson. I have a lot of allergy/food restrictions and the staff was extremely accommodating! Ian the manager helped me greatly and that is true 5 star customer service! Also such a unique fun atmosphere with fanatic food! A true Gem here in Jackson!

Dropped in with a coworker while driving to Memphis. sat at the bar, waitress was a superstar. She recommended the sandwiches / burgers - restaurant puts their own flair on them. Ordered the ahi tuna burger, good food, good people could you ask for more from life?

Hmmm Presentation was good, some of my fries were over cooked and all of them were over seasoned. Very salty. Molton Burger was well done and dry, bun was cold and stale tasting. The food being served is not worth half of what they are charging. Everything just seemed dry, even the wings tasted like they were fried and then stuffed in a heating cabinet to dry out. They did not seem like they were fresh out of the fryer. And who is watering down the ranch dressing? It has the consistency of soup, it should not be dripping off of what you dip in it.

Had the Hillbilly philly with sweet potato waffle fries, and Giant Prezel ...way to go!!!

Gave them another chance after two horrible experiences. Met some friends from out of town and tried the BLTP with a loaded baked potato. I've looked at this sandwich on several occasions and have to say wish I would have tried it sooner! Who knew I would love a candied bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato and pimento cheese sandwich on a fresh grilled brioche bun! Fabulous meal, great service and great environment! You guys have won me back!! I'll be back and very soon!!!!

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. The service was great. My husband got a burger and loved it. We both loved their French fries. The only thing wrong was the fried chicken on my chicken sandwich was cooked too long and was kind of hard. It wasn't burnt but close. Otherwise it was a great experience.

The wait was about 30 minutes but now I know why. The food was excellent. I had the Reuben Dip and basil Pesto burger. The burger was charcoal grilled. The Reuben dip was so good. It was crowded but the server for our table was very attentive. I highly recommend this spot.

Great spot for good eats and the bar staff is awesome! Frequent here often. Love the seasonal menus.

Food was ok but overpriced. Service was subpar. The bathroom was nasty. One of the few restaurants in the downtown area

Good food in Jackson!! The service was great! A nice change that isn't a chain restaurant!

I thought this place was really good. I got the grill chicken and fries and they were both great. My coworkers both reported their meals were awesome. I enjoyed the atmosphere and all the staff seemed really nice. The prices are a bit high but I guess this is the way things are trending sadly.

In town for a funeral and had a night away from family. Was looking for a place to get a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Oh, and maybe a drink or two also. The Blacksmith delivered on all points. The staff was friendly and very attentive. I wasn't sure how hungry I was or what I wanted to try so I decided to start with the beef tenderloin crostini and a Bloody Mary. The crostini was a nice mix of filet mignon, pico de Gallo, blue cheese crumbles and balsamic glaze. The blood Mary was one of the best, if not the best I've ever had. The candied bacon and horseradish stuffed olive were the perfect compliment to the drink. I settled on the Greek Boats salad as an entree and other than being a tad over-dressed, it was a nice follow on to the crostini. I washed the salad down with a second Bloody Mary. The desert menu offered a blueberry cheesecake, carrot cake, a strawberry cake and a chocolate cake. I was too full too order desert, but wish I had ordered the strawberry cake to go for a snack later in the evening. Had a couple TVs in the dining room but not of the size that dominated the landscape. And as an added benefit, tonight there was live piano music in the bar area that could easily be heard in the dining room. Best meal I've had in Jackson. I will definitely recommend to family in the area.

Great food and atmosphere! Wonderful service!!! Wings were on point and the burger was cooked perfectly.

Great experience. Adam was the man, incredible service from beginning to end. Best server in town!

Great dining experience. Very nice cozy atmosphere. Excellent service. We had blackened salmon & ribeye. Both were cooked to perfection. We shared the blueberry cheesecake for dessert. It was one of the best desserts I've ever had. The cheesecake alone is worth the stop. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Popped in for lunch as we were passing thru on way to Memphis from Nashville. Ordered the Chicken Super. Wow, what an amazing salad. Chicken was very tender and tasty. All of the veggies were diced into perfect small bites so that could have every flavor in each bite. Also had the perfect mount of blue cheese sprinkles to give it that extra pizazz. Great place and very glad we stopped in.

Your reviewer who moved from 7 million people to a county that has 26,000. Love it but miss great food. Here is my first trip review. Good side salad homemade ranch and what I had the chipotle ranch. Ordered the pesto hummus appetizer. Huge portion and I liked the pesto thing, my wife not so much. Now for the 5 star stuff. My wife had the Italian meat and cheese platter for her meal. Top shelf meats and cheeses. But the thing that triggered this review. The ahi tuna sandwich. Forget that I don't even know where in Jackson to get Ahi. This sandwich would be a winner in Kona Hawaii. Great bun, Fresh tomato and lettuce. Great sauce (not overwhelming) and perfectly seasoned medium rare (perfect not underdone rubbery, not to done dry. Really fresh. Lightly seasoned. Just perfect. My apologies to our server awaiting the birth of a little boy. Sorry I didn't grab name. She was outstanding. I'll be back for that Tuna.

Very nice atmosphere friendly service. Food very flavorful. It a perfect place for date night and intimate outing and outside eating.

Ordered from my hotel room while driving cross country. Food was late due to driver issues-not the fault of the restaurant. I called the restaurant after the designated delivery time was past to inquire and was told the Grub Hub driver was running late. I was assured my burger and fries would arrive hot and fresh. They arrived and we're fine but about 40 minutes late. The burger was good quality and tasted good. Not over impressed but I was craving a burger and it fit the bill. Definitely better than a fast food joint or chain -which I avoid at all costs.

We were just driving through from Dayton to Jackson MS...Ordered from the hotel, it was ready to go, and taste was fantastic! well worth the little extra drive!

I had heard good things about this restaurant, so when family came into town, we decided to give it a try. We were escorted to the back patio and provided menus. The place was not busy and several wait staff were meandering around or talking quietly amongst themselves. 5 minutes go by - okay, they are probably doing shift change or something. 10 minutes go by - 4 different wait staff walk by us without acknowledging us at all. At the 15 minute mark we got up and left, walking through the restaurant and past the hostess stand, where the gal who had seated us was laughing it up with 3 wait staff. She seemed surprised to see us and asked "Did you come through the back gate?" "No," I responded, "you were the one who sat us. Since no one would serve us, we will go elsewhere." We went to Rock 'n Dough and had a lovely time. Tipped the waitress well, because you know, good service is appreciated.