The food and service is awesome. Everyone that works…read morethere are friendly, I eat there at least a few xs a week. Hats off to the employees at Sonnys.

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.

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!

Great food & friendly service . Great bbq style atmosphere . I really enjoyed my brisket nachos !…read moreThey had sports TV's on .

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

Well now...let me help some of y'all out because apparently half of Mississippi is driving right…read morepast one of the best BBQ joints around and doesn't even know it! This little place is tucked away off Lakeland Drive, down from Schlotzsky's in that little white shopping center. Blink twice and you'll miss it...and that'd be a crying shame. First things first...that Smash Burger. Son...I about slapped myself just to make sure I wasn't dreaming! I'm telling y'all right now, it's the best smash burger I've ever put in my mouth, and I ain't taking that statement back. Now let's discuss these Trashed Ribs. Sweet baby Jesus riding a smokehouse...WHOEVER came up with these deserves a parade! They are so doggone good they'll make you want to hug the pitmaster. The baked beans? Mercy! If Grandma made beans this good, half the family would've never left home. Best baked beans I've ever eaten, and that's saying something because I've been eating my way across Mississippi for a long time. Now I'll admit, I'm a mustard potato salad fella. Always have been. But even though theirs isn't my usual style, I'd eat a five-gallon bucket of it without apologizing to anybody. The brisket sandwich? Lawd have mercy! Tender enough you don't hardly need teeth. And that Brisket Philly Cheesesteak? If you order it, don't make plans afterward because you're gonna need a nap and probably a testimony. The folks working there couldn't be nicer if they tried. The waitress treats you like you've been neighbors for twenty years, keeps your drink full, and makes you feel right at home. That's the kind of Southern hospitality folks are always talking about. So quit fooling around with the same ol' drive-thrus and chain restaurants. Gas up the truck, tell your wife you're "running an errand," and head over there. Your stomach will be happier than a tick on a hound dog. Y'all can thank me later...but don't tell too many people. I'd still like to find a parking spot!

Fast service. Our booth seating has tape over it... needs repair…read morePork sandwich , okra and potato salad very good! Loved the potato salad .. white with dill. Brisket plate was very good as well This is our Bbq place now! Recommend!

The ribs were fall off the bone amazing! The cole slaw was out of this world. Pulled pork and…read moresausage were also good with the mustard BBQ sauce. Great local beer selection. Very friendly service. Southern BBQ at its best!!!

My brother in law recommended this joint as I was passing through towards New Orleans. Great place!…read moreVery friendly counter help. I ordered the brisket plate with collard greens and Mac n cheese The brisket was juicy. The woman who brought it out described the 5 unlabeled bottles of sauce. They all had different caps. The big ones were original sweet, and hot. The yellow was Carolina mustard. Awesome. The other two were Chipotle and goddamn Sriracha, which should be banned in the South. Anyway... great experience! The mac n cheese could have been warmer.

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!

I needed a somewhat healthy option so I checked out their menu online and thought, I can make this…read morework. I arrived shortly after 1pm. I had the absolute best server, Villi. It was only him and another guy. By the time I left, 3 other tables had been seated. He was very kind and attentive. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich sans the bun, steamed broccoli and a side salad with blue cheese dressing. The side salad was good. Fresh and crisp. Blue cheese dressing is mediocre considering it is house made. The kitchen took FOREVER and there were only 2 other tables. The plate looked good. Fresh broccoli steamed perfectly. The chicken looked great, at a glance. A big pile of ham with melted cheese. That chicken was the toughest and driest piece of meat ever. I could barely cut it with my butter knife. I'm sure I looked like a cow chewing it. I made it work because I needed to get home and basically I'm trying to nourish my body while eating somewhat healthy. I'm trying to figure out why it took so long to get my food. That chicken was cooked entirely too much. What were they doing during the 30 minutes? $23 for that plate with a tea. Stupid. The last couple of times we have eaten here it is not been great. I'm not sure. I will be back anytime soon.

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

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

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.

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.