We were passing through on the Interstate and looking for somewhere to eat. I found this restaurant…read moreon Yelp. It was very good. The food was delicious. The meats were flavorful and juicy. Fair portion size for the price. Clean restaurant with tables outside and a tire swing and cornhole games for the kids. I would definitely come back when passing through this town!

This is the best BBQ in Laurel, MS while it isn't really my favorite brisket it is better than most…read moreof the other options. The best brisket in the area I've had so far is at Swamp Shack BBQ a short distance away in Ellisville, MS. They seem to often be out of things here and then they have "specials" that they are also often out of which seems to indicate they are very busy usually. This place is definitely VERY popular in the area and it tends to be VERY crowded. They sometimes serve you really huge portions and other times smaller portions. I'm a big fan of Texas style BBQ which the brisket here doesn't seem to resemble the brisket I've had in Texas. Overall it is the best BBQ in Laurel, MS and they do have a cool space which is decorated with all sorts of bling bling inside.

Great place! The barbecue is wonderful. The is only one person that takes your order and calls your…read morenumber when your order is ready. However she is very nice. It a good place to have lunch.

They have great prices and good food. We did a takeout order. The clerk that took my order was…read morehelpful and good.

We are back in town and this is one of our favorite bbq restauarant. We like to arrive early since…read moreit's a hopping place at lunch. I have never been a rib eater due to being on a bone and fatty meat but this place has changed me. I love their ribs!!! So tender and juicy! You can order the ribs only or with two sides for the same price so I get the sides. Love the fried okra! Friendly customer service. If you have not tried this place you will not be sorry for stopping in. Enjoy!

The swamp shack is located in Ellisville, MS. The menu is full of delicious bar-b-que items. We…read moreloved everything we ate. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Outstanding food and service at this place! This was our second visit and it was as good as the…read morefirst! We will definitely go back again.

Great food! Sweet waitress…read more Live music was perfect. You definitely want to go here for supper

This is a new joint that I was told has only been open a few weeks. They are located right in the…read moresmall downtown area of Ellisville, MS. My Momma had eaten here before and she reported she liked the pork ribs she ate. During her second visit and my initial visit I sampled the brisket plate and got the sides of sweet potatoes along with the mac & cheese. Now for my part I found the brisket moist although lacking in any BBQ smoke flavor and the sweet potatoes were alright. The BBQ sauce here is of the sweet variety and it was an OK version of a sweet sauce. So after some deliberation Momma decided to get the burger with sides of baked beans along with the mac and cheese. Well Momma was 100% not happy with her burger and she didn't even finish it... Just looking at the burger it appeared quite pathetic and weak as it had the beef patty thickness about the same as a generic McDonald's burger. Momma took about three bites and gave up as she said "this has to have been a pre-made generic beef patty they bought!" To add insult to injury they have a huge sign on the front of the building here that says "BURGERS" so they really need to upgrade their burger game here! So at the the conclusion of our meal both Momma and I agreed the mac & cheese was certainly lacking in the cheese department so we wouldn't recommend ordering that as a side item. Overall my brisket was alright while it would absolutely never win any BBQ competition. To my taste the food was below average for the most part other than most people seem to really love the pork ribs here which seems to be an area they consistently do well with at this joint (I don't eat pork so I have no opinion on the pork ribs). For the general area I will rank this spot a three star but in places with more BBQ options this spot would be two star joint or in BBQ Mecca places like Austin, TX a one star. Another small item of consternation to me here is they didn't have any lemon for my iced tea which so far has been a consistent occurrence in this area at the restaurants I've eaten at which just makes zero sense to me? The folks working here were nice and they did seem to draw a decent lunch crowd. So it generally seems plenty of folks like this place and my taste is certainly different from others tastes so obviously plenty of others seem to enjoy eating here which is fine. Remember to like what you like and I will too along with always remembering we all have different tastes!

We eat there several times a month and the worst experience we've had was the day they sold out of…read morerids before I got there. Lol The food is great, the surroundings are comfortable and the staff makes you feel like family. The price is on par with other BBQ shacks but better food.

This restaurant is located on Hwy. 84 West about 2 miles from Laurel. It is only open Thu-Sat and…read morehas both indoor and outdoor seating. While the signs outside mention BBQ (they do sell ribs only) they primarily serve fried seafood here. It was lunch on a Friday before Christmas and I ordered the seafood platter for $11. It came out in about 10 minutes (see pic). It was a nice sized amount of food that included fish, shrimp, stuffed crab, hush puppies, fries and cole slaw. It was a good meal that I enjoyed. I believe this is a good place to go for fried seafood at reasonable prices. I would like to try their BBQ sometime but I don't like ribs and that's all they serve. Counter service inside was friendly and helpful.

Boiled shrimp and catfish plates are my favorite good service good food can't go wrong trying this…read moreplace out when you need a seafood fix.

This place is fantastic. The cheese burger reminded of my grandma's home made! Fries were really…read moregreat too & NOT crinkle cut. I really enjoyed my lunch and everyone was quite friendly here!

This is a great place to get a place to get a burger and sweet potato fries. The people are nice…read moreand friendly and make sure your burger is just like you want it.

The sign out front says the best burger in town and wow, did they deliver!!! So good! Briana was an…read moreaccommodating chef/owner that hooked me up!! I will return!! FYI-- they are open late on Friday and Saturday and they support local live music

I'll be honest, my wife and I had our doubts because, well, let's just say that McGill's isn't much…read moreof a "looker"...but man were our burgers delicious! Large, handmade patties, cooked excellently, good amount of fixin's and great service! The fries had some kick to them because of how they are seasoned and they were delicious as well. Definitely one of the best burgers in Laurel! Will be back for sure!!

What a nice find in Laurel Mississippi. We are going to the Crowder concert and we're looking for a…read moreplace just to grab a drink maybe a bite to eat when we happened into 3 20 5th St. A very nice young lady agreed to sit the door. Evidently there was a cover charge to go in and see a band that was playing in the back. I have run bars, music venues for many years part of venturing onto my other occupation. Let me just throw my two cents out there... First off we were too young ladies trying to get a night cat before hitting the bed. It's not like there's a lot going on in Laurel Mississippi at 9:30 at night on a Saturday night. We went in and saw where the band was gonna be playing in a really nice outdoor seating area . The band had not started playing yet. We were just going to go take a quick look. Honestly, I'll be really wanted was a nightcap. Had I been running this facility? I would have put the covered charge desk at the other end of the bar where the exit to go to the outdoor seating area was. I think they're losing a lot of business from people who really don't have time or care to see the band. It makes sense to me. They have a great little bar that's not being utilized unless you're going to the outdoor seating area to watch the band. May want to rethink this O

The ambiance here is great. I love it when they have live music. The food is good also. The servers…read moreare friendly. Nothing like being able to find a place in downtown where you can eat, drink, and listen to music with friends