Southern Soigne: Exquisite Tasting Menu & Intimate Dining Experience in Jackson, MS

This place is so special. It was a wonderful dining experience. The dinner consisted of 7 finely assembled items. Smoked ice-cream is an experimental dessert I will not forget. The ice cream with bananas and caramel was my favorite though. The atmosphere was cozy, and Chef and his assistant made me feel welcomed. Best of luck to this entity! I hope more people will give this place a try.

What a gift to have the talent of Zacchaeus Golden in Jackson! We had a experience like none other in our state— delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. We cannot wait to go back!

Chef Zack is amazing. We were given 9 courses and every single one was incredible. I do not like vinaigrette and my husband doesn’t like cabbage but this was the exception for both. He even made a grill cheese that was out of this world. The experience is great as well. You are in a room with only 4 other people and the chef explains each dish himself. It is a very sociable and fun experience. We have tried many tastings and this is by far the best. Chef Zack is a local treasure who could be successful anywhere but I am glad he is local as we can continue to enjoy. We will definitely be booking again. Highly highly recommend. A great way to start off the new year.

Chef Zacchaeus is a wonderful talent who is doing something that’s unique to Jackson. His execution of each dish is done with extreme care and is presented with just the right touch of hospitable sophistication. Just the right blend of familiar and not so familiar ingredients creates visual interest and intrigue that lend to a satisfying experience of flavor and layered texture. Caution - this place isn’t for everybody. But if you’re looking for a culinary experience that expands and excites your palate, give Southern Soigne’ a try.

Very cool restaurant anywhere but especially in Jackson. I love a spot with a soul and you definitely feel that here. The food was perfectly seasoned and well-prepared. There was nothing out of place and no complaints. Pay the $5 uncorking fee online and it’s BYOB. Everyone there brought bottles of wine (honey mead for us) and wine glasses were provided. The tasting starts 30 min after arrival so you have time to look around at the art and explore the house. It’s definitely a great date night or small group activity!

Chef Zac presented a phenomenal display of culinary excellence. We had a wonderful time enjoying oyster chowder, chicken confit with sweet potato bread, cabbage shrimp sausage, and personal blueberry cobblers. My descriptions do not do this food justice. I enjoy that every dish is presented and then Chef Zac provides a description of the ingredients and how he went about preparing the dish. The restaurant is in a historic building which is decorated with local art pieces. The food is a work of art also. Dinner here is an enjoyable experience for foodies but has a flare of southern comfort. Prior to dinner I would check with Chef Zac as he will make wine recommendations for the courses. I have brought friends and family here for the past two years and they all comment that this is a hidden gem in Mississippi. Also check out the episode of True South on SEC network where they did an episode on Jackson that includes Chef Zac. I highly recommend a dinner here for a culinary experience. Cheers!

We spent New Year’s Eve at Southern Soigné. I’m not able to articulate how much we enjoyed it. It’s truly like you’re dining at a friend’s home and that friend happens to be a Michelin level chef. Each course is unique and all were packed with flavor. From a truffled grilled cheese to roasted cabbage with iberico ham shaved over it. All of the courses had a wonderful medley of tastes. None of it was unfamiliar, yet all of it was unique. I wish we lived nearby as I would eat there every month. You dine in a room with two other tables. It was a communal and convivial experience. We made new friends. Our dinner included wine but I am not sure if the regular meals do. I believe you can bring your own wine for a $25 corkage fee. This restaurant is a true gem and anyone who is remotely near Jackson should try it out.