Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSaltine Restaurant
Jackson, MS · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Saltine Restaurant is built for choice. Fifteen signature cocktails are grouped by gin, vodka, bourbon, wine, tequila, and rum, priced $12–$14. Thirty numbered draft taps span lagers, IPAs, sours, ales, ciders, stouts, and a marzen, with Mississippi breweries represented. Wine covers red, white, sparkling, and rosé by the glass and bottle. A dedicated spirit-free section lists Citrus Zen and Dockside Fizz at $7 each.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Abandon Ship, a gin cocktail with lime, cucumber, salt, and pepper at $12. For a bourbon drink, the Charted Course combines Old Soul bourbon, demerara, vanilla, and cherry bitters at $12. On draft, Forgotten Space IPA from the Fertile Ground is $8, and Mr. Sippi pilsner from Key City is $6.50.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone weighing a broad draft list against a full cocktail menu will find both here. The wine list covers red, white, sparkling, and rosé by the glass and bottle. A dedicated spirit-free section with two cocktails and Heineken 0.0 gives non-drinkers real options.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $2 off signature cocktails, house wines, and draft beers daily. The 30-tap draft list and 15-cocktail menu make the bar a reasonable stop for an early evening drink or a later round.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $12–$14. House wines by the glass are $9, with still wine bottles $38–$58 and sparkling bottles at $44 and $46. Draft beers run $5–$10, bottles and cans are $5, and hard seltzers are $6. Spirit-free cocktails are $7, non-alcoholic beer is $5, and bottled water is $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft program stands out with 30 numbered taps that include local Mississippi breweries like Fertile Ground and Key City. The cocktail list is unusually structured, with 15 drinks sorted by base spirit across gin, vodka, bourbon, wine, tequila, and rum. A dedicated spirit-free section adds two cocktails and non-alcoholic beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Fifteen signature cocktails are grouped by gin, vodka, bourbon, wine, tequila, and rum. Gin options include Abandon Ship, Cabin Fever, and Gintle Waters. Bourbon choices include Little Dinghy, Charted Course, and Stormblessed. Tequila drinks include Eye of the Storm, Everstorm, and Sub-Nautical. Prices run $12–$14, with $2 off during daily happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans six base-spirit categories with multiple options each, giving clear structure to the 15-drink menu.
- — Cocktail prices sit at $12–$14, and daily happy hour takes $2 off signature cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Abandon Ship — gin, lime, cucumber, salt, and pepper at $12.
- — Charted Course — Old Soul bourbon, demerara, vanilla, and cherry bitters at $12.
- — Category 5 — white and dark rum, passion fruit, lemon, coconut, and mint at $13.
Pricing: $12–$14; happy hour $2 off daily
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, sparkling, and rosé with by-the-glass and bottle options. House pours of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio are $9. Reds include Story Point Cabernet Sauvignon, King's Ridge Pinot Noir, and Alamos Malbec. Whites include Matua Sauvignon Blanc and Dr. Loosen Riesling. Sparkling includes La Marca Rosé Prosecco and Poggio Costa Prosecco Brut DOC.
Menu strengths
- — The list covers four wine styles with both by-the-glass and bottle formats.
- — House wines are $9 by the glass, with daily happy hour taking $2 off.
Standout selections
- — King's Ridge Pinot Noir — Willamette, Oregon red at $15 by the glass or $58 per bottle.
- — Dr. Loosen Riesling — Germany white at $13 by the glass or $50 per bottle.
- — Angels & Cowboys Rosé — Sonoma, California rosé at $14 by the glass or $54 per bottle.
Pricing: House wines $9 by the glass; bottles $38–$58; sparkling $44–$46
Beer
Thirty numbered draft taps span lagers, IPAs, sours, ales, ciders, stouts, and a marzen, with local Mississippi breweries represented. Bottles and cans include Abita Andygator, Corona Extra, Dos Equis, Heineken, Heineken 0.0, Lil Smack IPA, Modelo, Newcastle, and Shiner Bock at $5. Hard seltzers from Nutrl, High Noon, and Long Drink are $6. Daily happy hour takes $2 off draft beers.
Menu strengths
- — A 30-tap draft program covers eight beer styles, from lagers and IPAs to sours, ciders, stouts, and a marzen.
- — Local Mississippi breweries are represented on draft, including Fertile Ground and Key City in Vicksburg.
Standout selections
- — Forgotten Space IPA — Fertile Ground, MS, 6% ABV at $8.
- — Death on Two Legs Double IPA — Key City, Vicksburg, MS, 9.5% ABV at $10.
- — Mr. Sippi Pilsner — Key City, Vicksburg, MS, 4.2% ABV at $6.50.
Pricing: Draft $5–$10; bottles and cans $5; hard seltzers $6
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated spirit-free section lists Citrus Zen and Dockside Fizz at $7 each. Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer is available in bottles at $5. Bottled water, Acqua Panna natural spring water, is $8. The section gives non-drinkers two cocktail options alongside a non-alcoholic beer.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated spirit-free cocktail section lists two options at $7 each.
- — Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer is available in bottles at $5.
Standout selections
- — Citrus Zen — cranberry, lemon, ginger syrup, lavender bitters, strawberry and passion fruit puree, mint, and club soda at $7.
- — Dockside Fizz — blueberry, orange, lime, simple syrup, and club soda at $7.
- — Heineken 0.0 — non-alcoholic beer bottle at $5.
Pricing: Spirit-free cocktails $7; non-alcoholic beer $5; bottled water $8
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