Finding Mimmo's in Laurel right now is like searching for lost treasure in a construction zone --…read morethe kind where the street looks like Act I of a tragic opera: "Ode to the Detour." You'll battle cones, dodge machinery, and question your life choices. But when you finally burst through the doors? Bravo! The interior hits you like a grand crescendo -- exposed brick walls, high ceilings, the kind of lighting that makes you feel instantly more attractive. It's pure Tuscan theater. The service deserves a standing ovation -- all charm, smiles, and perfectly timed entrances. But once the food arrived, the orchestra started to lose the rhythm. The garlic rolls, priced at a dramatic $14, made their entrance dripping in butter -- so much butter, in fact, that garlic seems to have drowned somewhere backstage. The rolls glistened like they were auditioning for La Buttera. Soft, rich, and tasty, yes... but garlic? MIA. It's like sending Pavarotti on stage and getting a kazoo solo instead. Then came the pizza, whose crust sang a lovely opening note -- smoky, beautifully charred edges -- but the center was still a little... doughy. A tragic reminder that even great tenors sometimes miss the high note. The lasagna should've been the grand finale -- the full-throated aria of the meal -- but instead, it came out more like the understudy: pleasant, but lacking passion. The meat was flavorful, but the rest felt uncomposed. A little more Parmesan bravado could've saved the day. If Yelp had half stars, I'd give Mimmo's a 3.5, because the atmosphere and service are pure opera -- dramatic, romantic, and memorable. But the food? Still rehearsing. Come for the ambiance, stay for the butter, and hope that next time, the kitchen hits all the right notes. Final act verdict: Mimmo's has the stage presence of a headliner -- now it just needs a little more flavor in its aria.

Yep, there is Italian in Laurel! And some darn good Italian food, too. We ate here on a Saturday…read morenight and were able to be seated right away. The inside of the restaurant is huge. It has extremely high ceilings and so spacious. There is even a fountain right in the center. We sat in a very large booth. I had a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc to start. Let's get to the food. We split a large caesar salad and a supreme pizza. The salad was well dressed with scrumptious croutons. I wish we had more. The pizza had plenty of toppings and they were able to accommodate by only putting olives on half of the pizza. The crust had a good crispiness to it and tasted fresh. We ate the whole thing. To finish off the meal, we got 2 cannolis. While the cream was good, the shell could have had more crunch. Almost as if the cannoli was piped ahead of time and not right before serving. Overall we had a great meal here.

Great experience at the Hog!…read more Great service and the vibes are on point! I order the wontons & chicken sandwich. Both were very good!

Shea? was a hardworking bartenders, but she listens and makes a good drink. Friendly folks at the…read morebar! It feels like a place you want to be. It feels like a backyard party. The vibe is smooth. Awesome place.

Brunch Tots, Chicken & Waffles and SoProMosas - How could it possibly get any better? I'll tell ya…read morehow! The people are great, welcoming and attentive! This place has got it going on because they offer a QR code ordering option, they have tons of merch to rep and the vibe is on point. Not only do you have the bar scene but you've got your choice of a dark comfy lounge or a shaded back patio if you want to enjoy a nice beer outdoors. And there are so many drinks to choose from! They offer sampling too! The menu is huge and everything is delicious - how do I know? Because I've been here more times than I can count and believe me, everything has been amazing.

We had a great experience\! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it the perfect place…read moreto unwind. The food was flavorful, and came out quickly, and the beer selection had something for everyone. *the ordering process by cell phone was an easy process. Although, I still prefer not to have my cell phone out at dinner.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The outside area is great, especially when there's a bandread more

We made a day trip for the Lucky rabbit and searched Yelp for a place to grab lunch. It is a seat…read moreyourself restaurant so we chose a table on the wall. The lighting is a bit dim for our old eyes but otherwise it has the feel of a pub. We loved that. Our server was very nice and helpful. We ordered the bacon cheddar fries. The fries are like a cottage fries that are then cut into strips. Perfect fry on them. The bacon could have been crispier but great flavor and a good ranch. I had the KPauls pasta. We all enjoyed it. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente. If you love a saucy pasta this isn't for you. It is nice and creamy but not swimming in it. Big plump shrimp that tasted great. Also has chunks of chicken breast and sliced sausage. Uncle Jim got the red beans and rice. Great flavor but barely warm. The catfish is a thicker cut and battered in a coarsely ground corn meal. Aunt Robin had the shrimp and grits. Those were the star of the show. So creamy and incredible flavor. Very generous amount of nice sized shrimp. Mike had the Keg Stand burger. He requested the sauce on the side. It's definitely a unique flavor. Nice soft bun. The meat was grossly over cooked but would have been tasty had it not been so dry. The onion rings that came with the burger were soggy. Overall, enjoyed it. We know what to get next time. Shrimp and grits and KPauls pasta!!

My husband and I met a friend at Crescent City while passing through on a road trip, and while we…read morewere told it was good by some of the locals, we weren't expecting just HOW good! Our server, Cameron, was kind, patient, and attentive as we waited for our friend to arrive. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great suggestions based on his personal favorites. We started with the crabmeat wontons, which I was expecting to favor traditional rangoons, but these were crispy gyozo dumplings, filled with a savory and smooth blend of crab and cream cheese, and served with sweet chili sauce. They didn't last long on the table :) Even my husband, who usually doesn't like seafood, dug in! Intrigued by the subtle twist on a classic, my husband chose the fried chicken and beignets. I was allowed a bite :) and it was hard to stop there! The flavor of both components was outstanding, and the crispy texture, perfect. I wasn't quite as hungry, so I asked if I could do a classic Caesar salad and add creole shrimp. When I say this was the best salad I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating! The flavor of the dressing was so simple yet rich, the croutons were light and tasted freshly-made, and the shrimp were deliciously savory, with a blackened flavor that exceeded my expectations. All in all, a great dining experience that we will share with others traveling through the area, and will repeat if we're ever back!

Food was so-so, soggy wyagu burger bun, dried fries & a 45+ minutes wait for just a burger & fries…read moreat 7:45 pm when nobody was there. No wonder most tables were empty! When it comes down to it, it's about the food! The server was a nice young lady & that was about the only saving grace of my over priced & long wait supper. This place looks cool but I want better food, more fair pricing & faster service. I'd recommend you look elsewhere if you want a tasty meal. Don't let the "cool vibe look" deceive you!

Good prices. Decent selection. Nice staff. They don't carry beer, just wine and liquor. Good…read moreplace to stop before you enter that dreaded dry county...

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.

Mar 2023 We had a group get together for the night cobbling…read moretables together to accommodate all of us. We had grabbed a few beers to entertain though there were a number of them that the keg was already tapped unfortunately. There was large outdoor seating area with a small outdoor stage as well, probably for day concerts. A jazz band was setting up inside the play for the night though which was nifty. Food was decent. I had gotten the grilled cheese and fries. Others had gotten burgers and chicken tenders, and there were mozzarella sticks to share. Fries came out hot which was nice, but nothing's gonna wow you on that end. Oil definitely needed to be changed though to be honest. Can be good for certain purposes, but misses on other marks.

Great atmosphere! wonderful people. good times.!!…read more The garden in the back is super comfortable and there is a cornhole game !