This has become one of my favorite spots for a quick lunch without having to go very far. I've come a couple different days for their plate lunches. The portions are always adequate and I haven't had anything that I have not enjoyed. The desserts are overpriced but I'm seriously glad they're here!
(4)
Emma S.
My family had just finished moving my sister into her apartment across the street, and given the lackluster experience of our first dining venture in Clinton, I hadn't the highest of expectations. However, this place BLEW me away. The decor, the amicable staff, and the FOOD. Literally thank God we stopped in for "After Church Sunday dinner" because my taste buds have rarely savored such delectable southern cooking, even during my past 4 years spent in New Orleans. I ordered the pork plate and chose macaroni and cheese, broccoli, and yams as my sides. Each individual item was the absolute best of its kind I've ever had. The mild jalapeno cornbread that came with the plate was also quite tasty. I took a bite of my mom's burger and it too was superb, the bread made in-house! The waiter boxed up my leftovers, taking time to separate the contents with paper slips to prevent spillover. The service was so great that even my usually tough-to-please father managed a smile or two. Bottom line: Even though Clinton is a town chock full of nothing but retired folks and college kids (quite the combo), its downtown area is worth a visit just to grab a bite at this gem.
(5)
Coral E.
First time dining at 303 Jefferson, and we absolutely loved it! My co-workers and I enjoyed a great atmosphere, extremely friendly service and delicious food when we stumbled upon 303 Jefferson today looking for somewhere for lunch. They have a great menu with burgers, seafood, salad and sandwiches, but also offer daily lunch specials and fresh vegetable sides. I had their fried catfish lunch special with macaroni and cheese, green beans and cole slaw. All was delicious. My co-workers equally enjoyed their food as well. Definitely recommend eating here!
(5)
Michael B.
Best food in Clinton. It may seem a little pricey but the food portions are large on top of being amazingly delicious.
(5)
Vickie A.
I love this place!!! We come here quite often and the food is always DELICIOUS and the staff is always so attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)
cpp a.
The catfish served on Fridays is absolutely amazing! Fried to perfection! I don't like the cornbread though, because it isn't sweet. The burgers go great with the sweet potato fries, so you can't go wrong with that selection. You get to choose the type of bun, as well as the toppings, which they put on the side so that you can build your own burger. I love the fact that I can walk to 303 after class and enjoy a superb meal. I am looking forward to experiencing their dinner menu in the near future!
(5)
James A.
Tremendous hamburger and sweet potato fries! The burger made it to my table in record time. Great place for a delicious and quick lunch!
(5)
Count D.
Went again on a different day to get a different daily special. OMG I absolutely recommend the fried chicken! I got a HUGE breast piece and a drumstick, as well as the sides. The mac and cheese and mashed potatoes & gravy were both underwhelming, but they at least came out hot. Friend I was with got the chicken salad dish-up. It was okay. The crostinis were extremely tough to eat. Not sure if it was worth the $6 But that fried chicken.........the stuff of dreams!
I had the pleasure of checking this charming restaurant out over the holidays while visiting family. The food was so tasty and the place itself was so cute. We had lunch and they not only offered a number of lunch specials, but the regular lunch menu was perfect. It was a great place located in downtown Clinton and it seems to be about the only restaurant in the downtown area. It was well worth a stop for a bite to eat.
(5)
Clinton R.
Best place in clinton. Sometimes great, always good. Finally seem settled on a good menu, they don't emphasize the steaks lie they should. The big ribeye is awesome.
(5)
Allison M.
Gabriel Levine is an amazing waiter. He speaks with perfect diction has a beautiful smile! He was very attentive too. The food was simply amazing and a bit pricey.
(5)
Wiley H.
I feel this restaurant has potential if they can get their act together, especially the kitchen staff. There seems to be little communication between the kitchen staff and the waiters. I felt a bit sorry for our waiter having to spend so much of his time making rounds to the tables to inform customers that they were out if things that they had ordered...however, I do not feel that excuses his behavior. He had the bad habit of making a comment or asking a question and then immediately turning away without giving us a chance to respond. I believe they opened for lunch at 11am. We arrived about 11:50. First alarm was when the hostess showed up to greet us after we had stood there a while wondering if we were just supposed to seat ourselves. She appeared friendly but very frazzled. After we answered her question that we were a party of 4 adults and 2 small kids, party of 6 total, she clearly was in a state of panic but continually apologetic. She stated that she had just had 5 parties of 5 and was out of large tables but could seat us outside. With 2 very elderly adults I let her know we would prefer to eat inside where is was cool but it was ok to split us up at 2 tables. She looked horrified and just didn't seem to grasp that we were saying she could divide us up to 2 tables. After much frustrated explaining with her appearing about to go into a full panic attack, I could see the light bulb go off in her head. After additional consulting with others, she picked out our tables. Things were looking up when our waiter showed up to take our drink order within about 1 minute. We wanted to put in an appetizer order at the same time but as soon as we got him to understand what drinks we wanted, he turned his back and left. After about a 20 minute wait, another person showed up with our drinks. I asked him if there was anyone available to take our food order, explaining to him that there were others in our party who had already received their food and would end up having to wait on us after they finished eating. He said he couldn't take it but would say something to our server. I later found out he was the server for our other table. We continued to wait a long time. Finally our server appeared and took our order. They were already out of the pork chops we wanted so we changed our orders. Much later he reappeared to inform us that they were out of the candied yams thst my wife and I had ordered. One of the 2 pieces of my wife's turkey was dry as leather as was 1 of the 2 pieces of my ham. The peas were a little undercooked and appeared to have little or no seasoning. The jalapeño cornbread was moist and tasted good but I could not detect any jalapeño in it, only diced sweet peppers and whole kernel corn in it. Neither of us cared for the candied carrots. The mashed potatoes and gravy were good but lacking in flavor for my personal taste. The other part of our party with their different server were finished eating before we received our food. It took over an hour for us to receive our food. Our other party had a much better experience. They received the pork chops before they sold out. I walked over and saw them and they looked extremely moist and was told they were delicious. Our appetizer of fried cheese curds served with honey mustard was the one nice experience we had there. They were yummy. I do not recommend this place but hopefully they will improve with time If you do decide to give them a try, arrive at opening time and order the cheese curds and pork chops.
(1)
M B.
Burgers are really good, they are brisket burgers!!! Sweet potato fries are really good as well, fresh I do believe. BBQ chicken is moist and really good, great sides and fantastic ribs...YUMMMM We really like this place...
(5)
Michael S.
First time at 303 Jefferson, after hearing how good the food was I decided to try for myself, I was impressed with food and the experiance. The waitstaff was very friendly and the food was great. The only negatives were that it was loud(bad accustics in room) and seating on raised platform seemed awkward. I would recommend it to anyone to try though and I am going to go back soon, I hear lunch is great.
(4)
Tuesday F.
We eat at 303 frequently. The first few times it was really great. Fried chicken on Thursday is really good. Don't have the beef tips....it's supposed to be smoked but they tasted like liquid smoke. We visited for dinner one time and I can't say we were impressed. Lunch is much better and way more reasonably priced.
(3)
Jo L.
I finally tried 303 during my last visit to my family, who visit regularly. I found myself marveling at the fact that I was actually enjoying a glass of great wine in a town that was, just a few years ago, completely dry (and it seemed like just yesterday that Chili's opening in Clinton was a cause for celebration). Now, at long last, Clintonians are no longer forced to drive to Jackson or Madison to enjoy a craft beer, a great wine selection and delicious inspired Southern cuisine at a locally owned restaurant. The chef is a product of New Orleans and it shows in the great food and professional service. 303 is not only a great restaurant, it also represents a very positive development for Clinton. The City of Clinton has finally turned the corner and embraced the possibilities of its downtown area.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Dreka G.
This has become one of my favorite spots for a quick lunch without having to go very far. I've come a couple different days for their plate lunches. The portions are always adequate and I haven't had anything that I have not enjoyed. The desserts are overpriced but I'm seriously glad they're here!
(4)Emma S.
My family had just finished moving my sister into her apartment across the street, and given the lackluster experience of our first dining venture in Clinton, I hadn't the highest of expectations. However, this place BLEW me away. The decor, the amicable staff, and the FOOD. Literally thank God we stopped in for "After Church Sunday dinner" because my taste buds have rarely savored such delectable southern cooking, even during my past 4 years spent in New Orleans. I ordered the pork plate and chose macaroni and cheese, broccoli, and yams as my sides. Each individual item was the absolute best of its kind I've ever had. The mild jalapeno cornbread that came with the plate was also quite tasty. I took a bite of my mom's burger and it too was superb, the bread made in-house! The waiter boxed up my leftovers, taking time to separate the contents with paper slips to prevent spillover. The service was so great that even my usually tough-to-please father managed a smile or two. Bottom line: Even though Clinton is a town chock full of nothing but retired folks and college kids (quite the combo), its downtown area is worth a visit just to grab a bite at this gem.
(5)Coral E.
First time dining at 303 Jefferson, and we absolutely loved it! My co-workers and I enjoyed a great atmosphere, extremely friendly service and delicious food when we stumbled upon 303 Jefferson today looking for somewhere for lunch. They have a great menu with burgers, seafood, salad and sandwiches, but also offer daily lunch specials and fresh vegetable sides. I had their fried catfish lunch special with macaroni and cheese, green beans and cole slaw. All was delicious. My co-workers equally enjoyed their food as well. Definitely recommend eating here!
(5)Michael B.
Best food in Clinton. It may seem a little pricey but the food portions are large on top of being amazingly delicious.
(5)Vickie A.
I love this place!!! We come here quite often and the food is always DELICIOUS and the staff is always so attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)cpp a.
The catfish served on Fridays is absolutely amazing! Fried to perfection! I don't like the cornbread though, because it isn't sweet. The burgers go great with the sweet potato fries, so you can't go wrong with that selection. You get to choose the type of bun, as well as the toppings, which they put on the side so that you can build your own burger. I love the fact that I can walk to 303 after class and enjoy a superb meal. I am looking forward to experiencing their dinner menu in the near future!
(5)James A.
Tremendous hamburger and sweet potato fries! The burger made it to my table in record time. Great place for a delicious and quick lunch!
(5)Count D.
Went again on a different day to get a different daily special. OMG I absolutely recommend the fried chicken! I got a HUGE breast piece and a drumstick, as well as the sides. The mac and cheese and mashed potatoes & gravy were both underwhelming, but they at least came out hot. Friend I was with got the chicken salad dish-up. It was okay. The crostinis were extremely tough to eat. Not sure if it was worth the $6 But that fried chicken.........the stuff of dreams!
(4)Orlean S.
Fantastic meal in downtown Clinton. The building is rustic with lots of wood and a tin ceiling yet the décor is clean, spacious and classy. Wait staff was warm and inviting as well as very attentive. We started by sharing the spinach and artichoke dip which was uniquely delicious being it was heavy on the artichoke and light on the spinach. A half-sized greek salad as next which was expertly crafted in both ingredients and presentation. The main courses were filet and mahi mahi. Vegetable of the day was squash and zucchini. The filet was small but tasty and came with delicious onion rings. The mahi mahi also was small but was covered in a tasty parmesan crust and came with braised mushrooms. To finish off, the dessert was a double decker chocolate pecan pie with caramel ice cream. The pie appears to be a near-full chocolate pie bottom with pecan pie sitting on top, but without karo the topping is mainly nuts. It was an outstanding idea that slightly misses the mark with the chocolate base so hard it almost required a knife to cut. It was a healthy sized slice that was a hint dry which is why the ice cream was a great complement. Overall 303 can stand up against some of the better restaurants in Jackson but is slightly overpriced for Clinton. Also the dinner menu changes, is limited, and isn't posted online. While there were only 6 items on the dinner menu on my visit, 303 has a good selection of sandwiches, appetizers, salads as well as desserts.
(4)Mer S.
I had the pleasure of checking this charming restaurant out over the holidays while visiting family. The food was so tasty and the place itself was so cute. We had lunch and they not only offered a number of lunch specials, but the regular lunch menu was perfect. It was a great place located in downtown Clinton and it seems to be about the only restaurant in the downtown area. It was well worth a stop for a bite to eat.
(5)Clinton R.
Best place in clinton. Sometimes great, always good. Finally seem settled on a good menu, they don't emphasize the steaks lie they should. The big ribeye is awesome.
(5)Allison M.
Gabriel Levine is an amazing waiter. He speaks with perfect diction has a beautiful smile! He was very attentive too. The food was simply amazing and a bit pricey.
(5)Wiley H.
I feel this restaurant has potential if they can get their act together, especially the kitchen staff. There seems to be little communication between the kitchen staff and the waiters. I felt a bit sorry for our waiter having to spend so much of his time making rounds to the tables to inform customers that they were out if things that they had ordered...however, I do not feel that excuses his behavior. He had the bad habit of making a comment or asking a question and then immediately turning away without giving us a chance to respond. I believe they opened for lunch at 11am. We arrived about 11:50. First alarm was when the hostess showed up to greet us after we had stood there a while wondering if we were just supposed to seat ourselves. She appeared friendly but very frazzled. After we answered her question that we were a party of 4 adults and 2 small kids, party of 6 total, she clearly was in a state of panic but continually apologetic. She stated that she had just had 5 parties of 5 and was out of large tables but could seat us outside. With 2 very elderly adults I let her know we would prefer to eat inside where is was cool but it was ok to split us up at 2 tables. She looked horrified and just didn't seem to grasp that we were saying she could divide us up to 2 tables. After much frustrated explaining with her appearing about to go into a full panic attack, I could see the light bulb go off in her head. After additional consulting with others, she picked out our tables. Things were looking up when our waiter showed up to take our drink order within about 1 minute. We wanted to put in an appetizer order at the same time but as soon as we got him to understand what drinks we wanted, he turned his back and left. After about a 20 minute wait, another person showed up with our drinks. I asked him if there was anyone available to take our food order, explaining to him that there were others in our party who had already received their food and would end up having to wait on us after they finished eating. He said he couldn't take it but would say something to our server. I later found out he was the server for our other table. We continued to wait a long time. Finally our server appeared and took our order. They were already out of the pork chops we wanted so we changed our orders. Much later he reappeared to inform us that they were out of the candied yams thst my wife and I had ordered. One of the 2 pieces of my wife's turkey was dry as leather as was 1 of the 2 pieces of my ham. The peas were a little undercooked and appeared to have little or no seasoning. The jalapeño cornbread was moist and tasted good but I could not detect any jalapeño in it, only diced sweet peppers and whole kernel corn in it. Neither of us cared for the candied carrots. The mashed potatoes and gravy were good but lacking in flavor for my personal taste. The other part of our party with their different server were finished eating before we received our food. It took over an hour for us to receive our food. Our other party had a much better experience. They received the pork chops before they sold out. I walked over and saw them and they looked extremely moist and was told they were delicious. Our appetizer of fried cheese curds served with honey mustard was the one nice experience we had there. They were yummy. I do not recommend this place but hopefully they will improve with time If you do decide to give them a try, arrive at opening time and order the cheese curds and pork chops.
(1)M B.
Burgers are really good, they are brisket burgers!!! Sweet potato fries are really good as well, fresh I do believe. BBQ chicken is moist and really good, great sides and fantastic ribs...YUMMMM We really like this place...
(5)Michael S.
First time at 303 Jefferson, after hearing how good the food was I decided to try for myself, I was impressed with food and the experiance. The waitstaff was very friendly and the food was great. The only negatives were that it was loud(bad accustics in room) and seating on raised platform seemed awkward. I would recommend it to anyone to try though and I am going to go back soon, I hear lunch is great.
(4)Tuesday F.
We eat at 303 frequently. The first few times it was really great. Fried chicken on Thursday is really good. Don't have the beef tips....it's supposed to be smoked but they tasted like liquid smoke. We visited for dinner one time and I can't say we were impressed. Lunch is much better and way more reasonably priced.
(3)Jo L.
I finally tried 303 during my last visit to my family, who visit regularly. I found myself marveling at the fact that I was actually enjoying a glass of great wine in a town that was, just a few years ago, completely dry (and it seemed like just yesterday that Chili's opening in Clinton was a cause for celebration). Now, at long last, Clintonians are no longer forced to drive to Jackson or Madison to enjoy a craft beer, a great wine selection and delicious inspired Southern cuisine at a locally owned restaurant. The chef is a product of New Orleans and it shows in the great food and professional service. 303 is not only a great restaurant, it also represents a very positive development for Clinton. The City of Clinton has finally turned the corner and embraced the possibilities of its downtown area.
(5)