Keifer's Restaurant
Keifer's Restaurant is a restaurant in Jackson serving Greek-inspired dishes, mainly wrapped in warm pita bread. The menu offers gyros, chicken, souvlaki, and falafel for meat lovers and vegetarians, all prepared with fresh ingredients.
The restaurant was founded in 1980 by Rick Olson and Paula Coe in a small house in Belhaven and was busy from opening day. In 2012 it moved to a new location, with the space designed to feel familiar, featuring special stained glass windows that were created by a staff member.
Keifer's reflects how Jackson embraced Mediterranean food that was unfamiliar to the area when it first opened. The place has become a gathering spot where regulars share favorite dishes and newcomers discover different flavors together.
The restaurant offers outdoor seating, wheelchair access, and takeout options, and is open on Sundays. Alcoholic drinks are served and dishes are prepared hot, making it good for a quick meal or a relaxed family visit.
The restaurant was among the first in Jackson to offer outdoor seating, and owners had to negotiate with the health department to create this small treehouse-like space. The menu has changed little over the decades, and many staff members have worked there for 15 years or more, creating a sense of a stable, trusted family.
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