Dempsey's has amazing food and service. We come from Hattiesburg to eat quite frequently.

Everything!!! The food is always delicious and the service is great!! We love the atmosphere. Great for families!! read more

Grits and shrimp. Service always good to great. Food was perfect. Different from other restaurants grits and shrimp. Grit cake is tasty, shrimp are properly sized and seasoned deliciously. Our waitress is knowledgeable with menu content explaining and answering questions and providing info concerning any health issue with ingredients. Yes we will be back. Ambiance? Yes, it is a southern, close quarters, steel building with a good bar and raw oysters. Worth the ride from 25 to 50 miles. Friends and colleagues know some people in management they say are good to the community. read more

Before today, we have loved Dempseys . . . Today, the two fried platters (catfish, shrimp, oysters) along with onion rings & hushpuppies were TOO HARD to eat today, 9/5/2026 . . It was all fried too long. You could not even taste the catfish because it was so hard & dry, it was like dust when you bit into it!! We've always liked the food at Dempseys but today we paid $85 for inedible food!! Tell the cook to stop before he ruins your restaurant read more

This is a local favorite so arrive early. Food is good. Be aware that extra is charged for toppings on your food. A lunch of anion rings, fish with a topping and a coke cost me $70!! For lunch. Read the menu. It was all very good but the price floored me and the staff did not advise me of the up charge. I recommend this place. read more

Grilled Chicken Sandwich -- with a delicious twist! I added ham and cheese to the grilled chicken sandwich, and WOW... absolutely delicious! The grilled chicken was juicy, the ham and melted cheese took it to the next level, and it's even better when you dip it in their in-house Bang Sauce! Definitely a must-try if you're looking for something hearty, flavorful, and seriously satisfying...enough for 2 meals! read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - Grilled Chicken Sandwich -- with a delicious twist! - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

I was told about Dempsey's Seafood & Steak in Kiln while at a Doctors Appointment in Picayune. We went there at about 730 and the parking lot was packed. Surprisingly there was just a short wait. The menu was well laid out and had a verity of items. The dining area was old world which gave it a nice ambiance. I had the steak salad and the wife had fried Shrimp. She was very pleased to see the quaintly and the size of the shrimp. The salid was very filling and had an adequate amount of stake that was tender and delicious. The hush puppies were good but the wife didn't care for the coleslaw. I tried both and found that I didn't care for the slaw either. We both ordered 1/2 & 1/2 tea and were not disappointed. It tasted fresh. The meals were a little on the pricy side, but without a doubt we got what we paid for. We will definitely be back. If your in the area, give them a try. read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - Fried shrimp with coleslaw and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

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LAWD!!! This place is really delicious. Go there. Food, service, atmosphere, all of it... YUMMY.

We've been going to Dempseys for 20 years food is great always consistent and service is awesome and the owner is always on the floor making sure everyone is happy! read more

Everything was good the service food just great the server was awesome and on time keep drinks coming and food was awesome

Our first visit to this restaurant, at the direction of my friend, who is a local. Dempsey's did not disappoint. The food was awesome- we had a muffaletta, the beer was cold and the service was efficient. The value was on par with the food quality, service and the restaurant setting is quaint.. Definitely, will be returning when we travel through Kiln, Mississippi, again.. Highly recommend!!! read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - Table next to the oyster bar - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

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Wonderful food. Met Dianne the owner she was helping the staff out with tables so they could keep up. Awesome service we had Robin as our server. It was a great experience. read more

Average at best. And I really mean AVERAGE! Don't expect anything more than bland food covered with cheese or a mediocre sauce.

I went yesterday with my lady friend. She had catfish and I had catfish and shrimp. Both were very good. Our server was very good. The restaurant was clean and the noise level was ok. My only problem was when I mentioned that I was a disabled veteran. I was told discounts are only given on Thursday. It seems odd. Maybe they don't do much business on that day and they would save money by giving discounts on a slow day. I go out all the time and I have never heard of this policy. read more

This is only for the food & wait staff. Not sure what happened or went wrong, but our dinners took over an hour & 40 minutes to come to us. If the food hadn't have been outstanding, I would've given them a 4. The waitresses & busboys are really hustling in this place. It was Jam packed full of people. The wait to be seated wasn't too bad. Maybe 20 minutes because those busboys are all over it. You'd put a plate down and it was grabbed. You looked out of a drink & it was fully. Our waitress was all over the place too. She may have been running, but it looked like a fast float. I had the filet with Gorgonzola and crabmeat. Outstanding & cooked perfect. My friend had stuffed flounder. It was full of crab & shrimp. He liked it, but not like my filet. Great dinner. Great service. Just slow out of the kitchen. The place is much like an oyster shucking Louisiana oyster bar & grill. It's just on the other side of the Mississippi and tucked away in Kiln. I'm glad we went. Next time, I'll go earlier. It was just a long time to be at dinner after 2 hours. Other than that, everything else was fantastic. read more

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Worth the drive from Biloxi for the fish. I can't get passed the fish to try other things. Service is always quick and easy with smiles everywhere. Run don't walk. Get there early for lunch. Gets crowded very quickly read more

Delicious , great customer service, chef came to our table and asked how is your steak? Best steak ever , no sauce needed . My husband ordered the Bayou Chicken -so good . read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - 12 oz ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

Everything. Excellent service, food and prices. One of our favorite restaurants. Great little place. Nothing to add.

Since 2011 when I first moved to Mississippi from out west I have been looking for a decent steak house. I've finally found it at Demspey's with their 12oz ribeye; it was deliciously juicy, easily cut like it was butter. The sweet potato waffle fries were sublime and did not need any condiments it was so good. And don't get me started on the bread pudding... knocked it out of the park! The service was outstanding, especially considering the size of the crowd. It was packed, but our server, Brittany, never missed a beat, and she was terrific helping us to decide what to eat by answering a lot of questions. An empty dish was swiftly whisked away almost as soon as we were done with it. The ambiance was a little loud, but otherwise quaint with all of the seafood style decor. Oh, my wife said her New Orleans Shrimp and Lemon Berry Mascarpone were delicious too, what little she allowed me to sample, lol. read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - Bread Pudding with whipped cream - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

The food is pretty good. The macaroni is always delicious and served hot. You get a lot of food. The Dempsey Platter for two is loaded. The restaurant is loud but it's to be expected, it's usually always busy. A great place for family gatherings. Lots of parking, great staff. It's ducked off the side of the road. Definitely stop in! read more

Great place for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed! Staff is all so friendly!

Had lunch here last week, it is always good !!!!! Seafood special was outstanding as well as the gumbo.

This is a marvelous place to eat if you like seafood. The gumbo is OUSTANDING as well the the meals. This is a favorite of ours when we are in the area and will eat there every time near visiting family. The friend oysters and shrimp will make you sit in the road and howl at the moon. read more

Several members of our party received food after everyone else had eaten. Messed up every check and took 30 minutes for everything. Food and drink that were ordered never showed up. Will not be back. read more

To go food order extremely disappointing. The tiny amount of crab claws for what I paid is unreal! They put a lot of lettuce underneath so it appeared to be more. The Mac & cheese is usually always a win and that was all dried up and hardly any cheese. My side Caesar salad was a house salad instead of Caesar but they just dumped parm cheese on top and gave me the Caesar dressing. Overpriced fail, won't be back . read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - Mac & cheese - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

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We love this restaurant the food is amazing and the service is great and the prices are fabulous read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - Cajun shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

I have been to Dempsey's many times over the last 3 years and I have NEVER had a bad experience. Hands down the best fried redfish and shrimp around. It is worth the 1 3/4 hour drive for me to make. The premises is roomy and the staff is awesome. You won't go wrong choosing Dempsey's. read more

Great Place! We are from out of state and some friends brought us there for dinner. Food was excellent and the Service was Fantastic!!!! They were on top of their game. Nice atmosphere and a great place to celebrate a birthday. Thank you Dempsey's! We all enjoyed it and we will be going back again soon read more

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We went there for my husband's birthday lunch and see our daughter, rob our server was great and so was the food.

This is one of my favorite chill go to places to eat. Close to home without it being too busy. After sitting down, we got our order in right away. The burger itself, the bun was absolute perfect, fluffy and oh so good. Now with the burger itself, the ketchup and mustard I got on it, weren't really there, I had to add more myself. Besides that the fries were a welcomed change when eating the burger. I would come here during my midterms and finals to help study and eat these burgers, they're usually better though. read more

We finally got to try this restaurant that we had heard had really great food. It was Not! I ordered the sirloin tips with mushrooms and onions. It had no seasonings. I didn't say anything to my husband to see what his thoughts were on his order of catfish. He grabbed the salt shaker and that's when I knew his food was not seasoned either. We both wonder why this restaurant is so highly rated by locals. I mean we live in the seafood capital and near Louisiana that is known for its seasoned food. Maybe it was a bad night for them. Or they had a new cook.. either way they are not on my list to return too. read more

Highly Recommend! Food and service was great! Surprised to find delicious Grilled Cod dish this far South . Will go back and try some of their other dishes . read more

Great turtle soup and best mac and cheese ever! Can't wait to come back for a steak. read more

Dempsey's Seafood & Steak - the dining area - Seafood Near Me - Kiln, Mississippi

All the above but that Seafood Platter just did it for me Service is so amazing my daughter fell in love with the steak. I haven't tried the steak, but I will be tonight. read more

What can I say, Dempsey's has some of the best prepared meals on the MS Gulf Coast. While not situated along the Gulf edge, like many other fine places, their inland location does not hamper their ability to procure and serve some of the freshest seafood around. The menu also includes steak, and pasta. The atmosphere is not a romantic, secluded seating kind of place. Expect an open, fairly loud area, but the service is great. The kitchen is a very busy place and the food comes out hot and freshly prepared. However, they don't take reservations, so when they're busy be ready for a wait. Grab a cocktail and enjoy the wait. All in all, be prepared for some of the best food South Mississippi has to offer. Locate Dempsey's and take the ride. You won't be disappointed. read more

My family and I have frequented Dempsey's Restaurant for MANY years. We have regularly gone throughout my childhood, and now as a 26 year old the food is always amazing. Anytime I come to the area I make certain to stop in for their delicious blackened fish (redfish or catfish) as well as the baked macaroni! Dempseys has the BEST blackened fish that I have ever had. It is by far one of my favorite restaurants ever. The service is fantastic, and the owner is a total doll! The restaurant is always clean, and well kept, it's a 10/10 restaurant! read more

We've never had a bad meal here. Friendly people & always the freshest seafood. This is our go to in the Kiln

My second time here. The seafood platter for two is awesome and could actually feed three. The ambiance is rustic and delightful. I also ordered the onion rings appetizer and they are the best onion rings I have ever had. The small order is plenty enough for two. Shout-out to our server Brittany who was on point the whole time and we were never ever rushed. A championship caliber restaurant in Brett Favre's home town! read more

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We enjoyed a family gathering and all was well until I found a HUGE BUG, , yes BUG, in my crawfish. The waitress' response was that it was just a bug cooked in the crawfish. She did nothing and was not apologetic. The manager randomly passed by and she had no idea about what had a happened. I explained I had eaten 1000's of pounds of crawfish and never had a bug in mine. She dismissed the situation as well, but acknowledged she had never had a bug cooked in her crawfish either. I wasn't able to finish my meal and Dempsey's ripped us off. The manager did apologize but did nothing about the lack of pest control in their establishment. It ruined the meal for the seven of us around the table. I wished I had taken a picture because it was so large, slimy, and gross! I would not recommend the crawfish unless you like a cup or more of water in the tray and many dead bugs. It was a disappointment. The crab cakes had more filler than crab. It should be called filler cakes. The shrimp, chicken and crab salads were all good but we were all sickened by the gross bug and managements response of a terrible situation. One person at the table thought it was a little salamander. We had planned to have dessert but decided we didn't want cinnamon grasshoppers. We won't be back! read more

Waitstaff and management is nice and attentive (VERY attentive, if you like that sort of thing). For a restaurant on the Gulf Coast, extremely disappointing. You like cheese? Don't go here. Mozzarella sticks? American cheese. Redfish Au Gratin? American cheese. $6-10 sides with brown paper tablecloths. Where the hell is Gordon Ramsey? read more