Sonny's BBQ -- Brandon, MS Some restaurants earn a…read morepermanent place in your rotation, and Sonny's BBQ in Brandon is one of them. This was a return visit after years away -- back when I was working in the Jackson area, Sonny's was a go-to. I'm happy to report it still delivers. We walked in on a recent Saturday to a cordial greeting and a 15-minute wait for seating -- reasonable for a weekend lunch crowd. The order was taken promptly, though the food took a bit longer than expected to arrive. Faster service would have been appreciated, but as I'll explain, the sandwich more than made up for the wait. The food is the story here. We are serious brisket people. We're talking 13-hour smokes at home for friends and family -- so we don't impress easily. We ordered the chopped brisket meal with fries, and I'll say this: it holds its own. The brisket arrived hot, tender, and with a genuine smokiness that didn't tip into overdone. That's a line a lot of BBQ joints cross. Sonny's doesn't. The portion is generous on your choice of bread, and the garlic bread is a smart touch -- it adds just the right savory contrast to the sweet. Speaking of sweet, Sonny's house BBQ sauce is, in my opinion, one of the best in the game. Bold claim, but I stand by it. The sweet tea was exactly what sweet tea should be in Mississippi -- strong, cold, and uncompromising. No notes. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a BBQ joint: relaxed, comfortable, unpretentious. Good value for what you get. Brisket sandwich: 8/10. It satisfied a craving that had been building for years, and that's not nothing. We'll be back the next time we're passing through the area -- and honestly, it might become a reason to pass through the area. Pro tip: Go in without a time crunch. The food's worth the wait, but patience helps.

When we walked in no one was at the hostess desk. We waited for a bit hoping someone would notice…read moreus or make eye contact. Jimmy D took us to our table and waited on us. We ordered the Pork Egg rolls my husband and I both ordered the Smoked Turkey plates. The turkey was very tender and the green beans were good. Jimmy was great! He check back with us if we need anything. I would return if I was back in this town.

Go there regularly. The food is always good, and the wait staff is always friendly…read more Not overpriced, and blue plate lunches are good as well.

We live close by and go to Smokehouse often. We always love what we get, especially the smoked…read morewings appetizer. The service is always wonderful!

Was a great lunch meal that was fast and easy although the ordering process is a bit confusing…read more There isn't a hostess so they don't seat you and there aren't many tables so it's first come first serve. The register area looks like employees belong there and no one else

I went during a fairly slow period after lunch. The service was ok, but I certainly would not…read moredescribe it as friendly or fast. There was one friendly guy, but the young lady taking orders at the bar and bringing the food was less than interested in service. I certainly never got even the hint of a smile or welcome. I don't remember if she checked on us after the food was served. My friend was never given silverware. The food came relatively quickly and was pretty good. For a place with burger in the name I thought the burger would be more of a standout. It was good enough but the meat was a small portion and they make up for it will all the toppings. The $10 for a burger and fry is certainly a good value, just realize it's a small meat portion. If I had a large appetite I would have left hungry. If you are a medium to big eater pay for the extra meat and make it a double. It would still be a good value and you might have a chance at leaving full. I wouldn't say don't go, because it's a cute place and the food is pretty good. I'm sure when there is a band it is even better.

Everything was delicious, staff were friendly. Food came out fast! The burnt ends on my sandwich…read morewere so tender. The mac&cheese was way better than I expected. I initially wanted to try the Smoked Turkey Sandwich and Potato Salad, but they were out of both. So I'll definitely be returning!

The brisket was tender & juicy, but lacked flavor. The dry rub trash wings were deliciously sweet…read more The ribs were just ok & the corn on the cob was very dry. I would visit again only to get the wings.

I see why this is a popular spot. They make really good bbq, it's as simple as that. Unfortunately,…read moreI didn't get a chance to try their ribs. They were out when I arrived around 7pm. The menu has quite a bit of options that look really good. Next visit I hope to try the ribs. Sauces- not sure if they were house made or store bought. I will say the selection is pretty good. I definitely couldn't stop dipping the brisket into the spicy sweet sauce. 2 meat combo- Brisket had a really good flavor, with the right amount of smoke. The brisket could've been a tab bit more tender. But still good quite good. The sides were really good, I will definitely get the corn and potato salad again.

Ohh my... if you're ever in Jackson, you gotta make a stop here to try their award-winning pork…read moreribs! The brisket was very tender as well . The Half rack of the ribs is plenty, super juicy and tender. The sides def complimented the meats. The staff were very helpful and outstanding! Plenty of outdoor seating. I'd rate this spot a solid 10!

am extremely disappointed and honestly offended by the lack of service I experienced at Mudbugs…read more After being seated, I waited for an extended period without even being acknowledged--no greeting, no drink order, nothing. What made the situation worse was watching other customers, who were seated after me and even those who walked in after I arrived, be greeted and fully serviced while I was completely ignored. As someone who has visited this establishment multiple times, this experience was not only frustrating but unacceptable. No customer should feel invisible, especially in a place they've supported before. To be very clear, I was also the only Black woman present at the time--and that did not go unnoticed. It is 2026. We should be far beyond experiences that make people question whether they are being treated differently. Because of this experience, I will not be returning. I truly hope management takes a serious look at their service standards and how all guests are treated.

Mud bugs at both locations have not only the best crawfish in town, but also the best crab legs,…read morehands down! We usually frequent the Reservoir location on Old Fannin, but we decided to try Brandon today. The dining room is much different but feels cleaner. The service was definitely different here. You sit down and then a server comes in waves on you like a typical restaurant. The other location you must order at the window first and then have a seat. Our waiter was great especially since they were so busy on the opening week of crawfish season. Lots of draft beer to choose from you can even get a bucket of White Claw now.

stopped in for lunch today and began the visit by waiting to be seated while the hostess was tied…read moreup on the phone. upon being seated we placed drink and then food orders. the restaurant was unusually empty for what should have been a busy Friday lunch crowd. After ordering one lunch special and three salads i discovered why. if you were on a lunch break you won't make it back in time. service is attentive but moves slow. the kitchen moves even slower. i tested this theory by observing other patrons that entered. almost all appeared to be retired or not currently in the work place. the food was good but by the time my special arrived it wasn't hot. salads were good and delivered just as ordered. it's a nice restaurant, lighting was a bit dim for lunch and looked like more of a dinner time ambiance. i'd give them another try, maybe i caught them on an off day!

If I could give them 0 stars I would. The reason 1 star can suffice is solely due to the kindness,…read moregenerosity, and professionalism displayed by the hostess, Elizabeth, and manager, Carson. I'm not usually one to leave reviews because, generally, I don't feel that it's worth my time or because I don't feel slighted to degree that I feel it is necessary; however, this is an unfortunately rare acceptance. At 6:35 p.m. I placed an order for a chicken, bacon, and ranch pasta through the official restaurant website, as recommended per the online ordering processes, and after I had paid I was notified that my order would be ready around 6:50 p.m. Upon arrival I was told that my order had been picked up. Through further investigation it was apparent that the person that received my order had done so through fraudulent means. Strangely enough, the person the procured my order had information on my name (Shawn Northington) and exactly what I had ordered. I deduce that they were somehow able to bypass whatever security the restaurant has in place to obtain that information which includes my name, phone number, email, and my payment information. That is bad enough, but I figured I could lock my card if worse came to worse. I waited roughly an hour and half for a single pasta and was reasonably upset. Photos of camera footage was brought to me, and I was questioned on whether or not the person who received the order looked familiar. She did not. By this point I had gone to the bar for a beer while I waited on my food. After nearly two hours I was informed that upper management felt it was necessary to charge me half the cost ON TOP OF the full price I had already paid in order to receive my pasta. At this point I feel that I'm reasonably pissed off, but I'm doing my best to have self control and maintain my composure. During my time in college in Oxford I've done everything in the restaurant business in front and back of the house: worked the kitchen, served, bar backed, and bartended. In all that time I've never experienced a situation in which the food couldn't simply be re-made and considered a sunk cost within 10 to 15 minutes. I wasn't demanding for my meal to be comped for my wait nor was I upset for it. My issue is with the fact that not only was my personal time not being considered, but also I was being dually charged for being a victim in this situation as well. In my mind this an irreparable slight that was grossly mishandled.

Service was great. People were nice but the meat was VERY dry and rubbery. The potato salad had ice…read morein it. Had high hopes for this place. Wish the food was better.

Brisket was so so good. The ladies taking the orders were gracious and helpful. Definitely going…read moreagain and want to try more of their sides and meats

First visit & did not disappoint, 1/2 rack of ribs dry not wet, sauce on the side, fried okra and…read morebaked beans. Everything was delicious.

We had buffet and everything we tried tasted good. Reasonable prices…read more Waitress and hostess were very personable

I purchased this sausage on a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sale at Kroger. Best example of taking a chance ever…read moremade. The sausage reminds me of my childhood of summers in Florida in the country. Down home hickory smoked sausage. The texture is perfect as it's not ground up super smooth. The taste and flavors bloom in your mouth with each bite. I was super impressed. Kroger sells 3 varieties but the company has well over 15 maybe. I purchased the Original, Andouille and the Jalapeno Cheddar. I will continue to but as much as I can. In fact I bought 8 packs when they were in sale. Please add more flavors to Kroger. It is the only store in Atlanta that sells it. I hope to see it in other stores soon.

Always very friendly, good choices. The cooked portion in the corner smells amazing. Their stuffed…read morepork chops are very good.