Eat

Hungry locals and travelers and have gathered in Downtown Paris to enjoy mouthwatering meals since the 1820s. Today, the delicious selections are more varied, but the delight that downtown’s restauranteurs take in serving up fresh, satisfying meals is unmistakable.

In a hurry? The Back Door Deli is the spot to pick up pre-packaged, fresh food and bakery items. Eat inside, outside the backdoor or take home a scrumptious, pre-cooked meal.

The name says it all at the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant. Dine in or carry-out your favorite Chinese fare from this restaurant that has been feeding happy customers for decades. 

Jack’s Java (inside Jack Jones Flowers) is where true coffee lovers, frappe fans and smoothie buffs get their fix. Enjoy free wi-fi and a seat by the window for a scenic, downtown view.

Wednesday meals hot off the grill; games of pool on vintage, rosewood tables; cool murals, cold beer and history dating back to 1929 make Jack’s Pool Room a popular destination.

Three blocks east of the square, LL’s Bar & Grill offers top-rated burgers, wings, and fish hot off the grill. Grab a cold one and watch the game or head to their new, outdoor pavilion.

Your sweet tooth is saying, “Take me to Market Street Bakery.” Their lunches are fantastic, but don’t leave without a yummy dessert, including keto and sugar-free options. Eat in or carry out.

The vibe is as cool as the drinks at Paris Nutrition where they create a variety of delectable, healthy meal replacement shakes and energy loaded teas, seven-days a week. Drink up! 

Nothing says noontime in the South like Perry’s BBQ. Their savory plates, sandwiches and sides are beyond compare. Enjoy your feast at their picnic table, the Fountain Plaza or at home. 

After enjoying a great meal downtown, check out R.J.’s Lounge and Billiards where you can enjoy an ice cold beer at the bar, throw some darts, hear some tunes and shoot a little pool!

If it’s been a while since you sat down to a true meat and three, Take Me Back Café is your next stop. Breakfast and lunch are served seven-days a week, plus dinner on weekends.

Uncle Billy’s Downtown Eatery is a hopping lunch spot that prides itself on healthy fare. Sandwiches, wraps, a potato bar, soups, salads and fresh fruit round out their satisfying menu.