I've been and returned several times now when home just to go to Leatha's. If for nothing else the friendliness of the staff and being around people I've grown up with and that hospitality gets a 5 star. Aside from my nostalgia, I got the half and half with both pork and beef ribs. Yes, fall off the bone pork ribs that were cooked just right and excellent. And if you are lucky enough to get the pecan pie, consider yourself in rare air. The night I went someone bought all the pies before I ordered. But, after two more tries while passing through the area, score one. Got the pecan pie and got the yummo factor. If you love BBQ, with sweet southern style, this IS the spot. read more

If Brett Favre eats here ('cause he lives in Hattiesburg), you know it is good. This is your typical local, hole-in-wall BBQ place. Despite the gravel parking lot and interior that looks like a FoE Lodge, you find everyone from families to construction workers to accountants in suits putting their elbows down on the plastic tableclothes to enjoy some seriously good BBQ. The pics tell it all - you WILL see those same people working here. The BBQ pit is right outside and he welcomes visitors for "tours" I usually follow what my local-friends order - today it was a pork plate with beans and coleslaw. The pork was plentiful and wonderful - make sure you put some extra BBQ sauce on it. Nothing like getting served sauce in a coffee mug with a spoon to ladle it out! The slaw deserves a mention of its own - it came out first, before the meal, almost like a salad. It appeared to be made with yellow mustard and it definitely had a different tang to it. read more

Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Petal, Mississippi

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Hands down best bbq I've ever had. Will be bringing the family down next time. You cnt go wrong eating here read more

Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Ribs & Chicken w/ baked beans and fried potatoes Half & Half - Barbeque Near Me - Petal, Mississippi

Excellent food! The staff is friendly, they provide good portions for decent prices. The place is a little hidden, but a great gem for traditional southern BBQ! The beef I got was so succulent it melted in my mouth. Mmm. read more

Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Beef lunch special $13 (comes with salad too) - Barbeque Near Me - Petal, Mississippi

I've been wanting BBQ ribs since I left... Not any ribs, Just Leatha's. I had the Half and Half, Beef and Pork ribs... If I have ever in my life made a good choice damnit this was it!!!! The potato salad is the best I've ever had. I had that Leatha's is all the way in MS. But I glad that they are not a chain. read more

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From out of town and stopped in looking for some good bbq. I like to support local joints anytime I can and this is definitely not your run of the mill bbq joint. We left with a Jumbo plate of pork ribs and chicken with sides of fried potatoes and baked beans. While I wasn't crazy about the chicken, the pork ribs were spot on. We thought the flavor was good with and without the sauce. Really enjoyed the baked beans as well. We've decided this is definitely where to go to get your bbq pork on! Try it! read more

Leatha's is an unassuming, unremarkable shack-type structure along a freeway that would never cause me to go in there unless my car broke down right in front of it. Luckily for me, my car did not break down in front of it, but my friend, a grad student living in the area took me there while I was in town. Because this is the beauty of Leatha's - it's an authentic homestyle BBQ place that caters to locals and those in the know. For a mere passerby, getting to eat here is a real privilege. The place has all the trappings of what you might imagine a southern comfort food place to have. A simply decorated large open space, with a portly proprietor who remembers repeat customers and is simply the sweetest person to talk to. My friend and I shared a large plate of ribs and ordered four sides. We doubled up on baked beans, got coleslaw and fries. Everything was delicious. The service was attentive and courteous. Anyone who wants an authentic Mississippi experience needs to stop by and dine here. read more

Is Leatha's the best BBQ in Hattiesburg? Many would say yes. Is it the best BBQ in Mississippi? Or The South, like some have stated here? No. Meanwhile, the typical scenario where people read about a place, and because they read something about how great it is, they agree simply to be in line with popular media, which I believe is the case for so many 5-star ratings here. To me, however, for anything to be ranked a 5-star, it must be one of the best BBQ meals you've ever had. And, honestly, unless you normally eat at Dickey's and Sonny's or eat the pulled pork sandwich at Wendy's, this isn't anywhere near the best BBQ you've ever had. I've spent the last 15 years traversing the US and eating BBQ in shacks, restaurants and high end spots, and Leatha's remains average compared to most of the best spots. I'm not a hater, rather a realist. We enjoyed our time here, particularly due to the friendly family atmosphere. It's clear the restaurant is clearly in the family tree. And, the dining experience is fun and different. The building looks like it was a vacant storage building for an old farm, even through it's minutes from society. But, we came here expected world-class BBQ and didn't get it. You'll find the menu is small and simple. We did like the chicken. The chicken fell off the bone, but that's the case with most BBQ places. The pulled pork tasted like pulled pork, just like it does everywhere else. There's nothing in either of these meats to set them on top of the elite competition. We did, however, enjoy the side salad which came with homemade ranch dressing and crisp greens, rather than poor iceberg lettuce like you'd normally get at a BBQ place in Mississippi. The fried potatoes are simply fried potatoes. Nothing special, as is the bland, grocery store type roll. Sure, Leatha's is a place to go in Hattiesburg and all the visiting sports teams and fan that come to play the Golden Eagles seem to end up here. And, it's decent BBQ, but not the best in Miss, or the South or the US. If you believe that - it's time to branch out more. It might, however, yield the best hospitality. read more

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Traveled far the taste this place ( seen on Driver's dine in and dives ). I was disappointed with the food. The ribs are ok, tender but didn't seem smoked. The sides were subpar, I had potato wedges and they were dry and lacked seasoning and the potato salad was awful. The potato salad tasted like it had nutmeg in it- Not my preference at all. The only thing that was good is the sauce. read more

I know everyone loves this place in Hattiesburg and petal. We have never had a good experience. They are always out of items on the menu. Someone has to change their order every time we have visited. read more

If you haven't been to Letha's have you ever really been to Hattiesburg? For that matter have you ever had real Southern home-style BBQ? I say you haven't. Don't let the building fool you. Listen to your taste buds! It's a family run business and they treat you like one of the family! read more

Eat here, often, go now. Pork ribs and sauce are awesome. Good slaw. Good beans. Did I mention the ribs? If you like pork ribs you want to try these, they are sublime. read more

Ohmygosh, Leatha's. I'm not a huge fan of barbeque, but Leatha's playing an entirely different game. We always get the same thing. Beef ribs with a green salad and baked beans. (Although, my husband gets the fried potatoes and baked beans.) The ribs. I'm not even sure you can call them "ribs" because they are cooked in such a way that the bones fall out and never even make it to your plate. So you're served up just a plate of perfectly seasoned, tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat. The portions are huge. Perfect for dinner and then second dinner later that night. :-) Side note: They also have REALLY good ranch dressing. read more

Today I was in Hattiesburg visiting my parents. My dad went to pick up BBQ from Leatha's for lunch. It was absolutely delicious. The pulled pork was perfection. The baked beans were also wonderful. I really loved the potato salad as well, and I normally don't like any except my mama's! My family raved about their dishes as well. My only quibble is that we had ordered an extra side of cole slaw because my mom said their cole slaw was the best! I was looking forward to trying it but it was not included with our order. It's ok though, what we did get was fantastic! Portions were huge; I could only eat half of mine! Lethea's is a MUST if you are in the area and in the mood for good BBQ! read more

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I pride myself on finding the best barbecue whether it's Memphis Kansas City Texas and North Carolina and trust me when I tell you that this is the worst barbecue and the absolute worst service at a restaurant that I have ever had. Please don't waste your time or money on these people they could care less if you ever enter their door. read more

The food is amazing. I ordered pork ribs, beef ribs, whole chickens and for the sides we got baked beans, potatoes salad, and potato wedge. Everything is so good and family loves the food so much. Highly recommended! I wish there is one in California. read more

Absolutely, great barbeque. You have to have the Cole slaw. I had two meat platter, chicken and pork ribs. read more

Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Outside shot. - Barbeque Near Me - Petal, Mississippi

Hole in the wall, too far off the street to catch your attention but a local fav for good reason!

This place was an amazing experience! Atmosphere: It's off of Hwy. 98 and no easily seen, but that adds to the atmosphere. The gravel parking lot and front porch gives you the feeling of coming home. Once you get inside you will see a wide-open space filled with tables and chairs. There are huge tables for community dining which adds to the historical aspect of this place. It's been around for over 40 years. But, you also have smaller tables for solo or couple dining. You'll see a ton of pictures on the wall of people who have contributed to the restaurant in some shape, form, or fashion. Service: Chick-fil-A is known for its top-notch customer service, but evidently they took lessons from Leatha's. You are greeted with a smile from everyone who works there as they allow you to seat yourself. It's a family affair at Leatha's so everyone knows the food inside-out and can give you very good recommendations/explanations of the menu. Ms. Bonnie and her daughter Shereese (sp.) will make you feel at home. They also enjoy answering questions about the history of the restaurant. Your service is so personal that you feel like family when you're there. The food came out very quickly, so there wasn't a wait at all. We got there on a Saturday right at opening time, so I'm unsure of how crowded it gets during other times. Food: Okay, this is what you really want to know about, right? I ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 pork and beef ribs, baked beans, and fries. My lady ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 sausage and pulled pork, cole slaw, and potato salad. The portion sizes were very generous! There is enough food to make two meals out of each order. The beef ribs were the most tender I've ever had. They were juicy, flavorful, and just released all kinds of goodness in your mouth when you chewed. I used the warm BBQ sauce that was served in a tin cup. I poured it on and it enhanced the taste that much more. The lean qualities of the beef ribs were more enjoyable with the sauce to me, but the pork ribs had enough fat to preserve its own flavor. Although I added sauce, it was completely optional. A knife was not needed as I could easily cut with my fork. The sausage had a very nice spicy kick to it and would have been great in a hot dog bun! The pulled pork was tender and seasoned nicely. They smoke it just right at Leatha's. I probably should have asked for an extra roll! The baked beans were sweet and very enjoyable. Even if you prefer a bolder taste you will still appreciate these. The fries are more like small potato wedges, but they pair well with any of the meats that are offered. I didn't try the cole slaw or potato salad myself, but my lady said that they were on point. Overall: I enjoyed the food as well as I enjoyed the people. Places like this are hard to come by. Fortunately, I saw it on The Food Network on "Man, Fire, Food". That segment alone was enough to make me drive 2 hours from Jackson to give it a try. It was worth every mile. read more

Best BBQ I've ever had. I can't wait to return to Hattiesburg, MS for another meal at Leatha's. Ribs were probably my favorite but the pulled pork and brisket did not disappoint. read more

Absolutely Fantastic Bar-B-Que ! ! ! The Best around, PERIOD ! Just didn't feel like cooking and wanted a Friday Evening Treat. Leatha's is the most popular Hattiesburg spot ! Go & Enjoy read more

I love bbq, so you really have to mess something up for me to give a bad review. Leatha's does not disappoint though. If you happen to be in the Hattiesburg area, stop in and give it a try. I came after seeing this place on Bizarre Foods serving raccoon. Ok, I've never tried it, so i went lol. Well, it's not on the menu. This was simply something they did for the show. read more

I had been waiting a long time to try Leatha's BBQ after hearing so much about this "legendary" place. Finally I was in town and was able to find this tucked away spot. It was a notable waste of time and money. The most appealing thing to this BBQ house is the atmosphere. A very unassuming old meeting hall with community tables made it genuinely inviting. We took our seat on a Tuesday around 1230. The waitress was efficient but I would point out that she had no other character qualities that stand out with that assessment. When we ordered the pulled pork, she told us they were out. Actually the only thing they did have was high dollar ribs. So, being that we really wanted to try this place, we ordered 1 plate of the beef and pork ribs combo with beans, coleslaw and 2 waters. The slaw was the best part of the meal. It had a tasty unique honey mustard & apple cider vinegar dressing on it. The simple cabbage dish was long cut, fresh and crispy. The beans were straight out of the can. The only thing they did to them was open the can, pour them out, heat them up a bit and serve them. They were a navy pea in a tomato and molasses sauce generic style you can find at any grocery store. The beef "rib" was a single boneless cut of chuck roast that had never seen the pit. Oven baked till tender, it simply had been seasoned with "Lawry's" style seasoning salt and basted with a little in house BBQ sauce. The sauce was an OK tomato and brown sugar base that was unmemorable. The pork ribs did leave a memorable mark--and not in a good way. Some folks call them baby back ribs. I assure you no sow lost her young darling to this slaughter house. "Baby Back" is a marketing term invented by Chili's. The name now carries over for this cut of their younger pig ribs. The ribs served here were not Baby. They were full on mature hog. Back ribs are cut closet from the spine area. The have the signature curved bones. If you set them up on the cut ends, they would look like a train tunnel. Most ribs served come from the flats. Hence the cut name, they are flat just like you find in the grocery store. Flat ribs being the most common sold are from the lower ribs nearer the belly. Nothing is wrong with back ribs, this cut of pork rib is good--if you cook it right. It also is a cheaper cut if you can find them in full service butcher shops At Leatha's apparently they boil their ribs. This method cooks quicker and makes the most of tenderness in a short time. It also tastes like boiled meat. Any BBQ house that boils their meat instead of taking the time to slowly cook it allowing the sugars to caramelize and fats to naturally tenderize the meat to smoky perfection, simply either doesn't know what they are doing or don't care about their customers standard expectations. I suspect that at one time perhaps Miss Leatha was in the kitchen supervising and that is how she got her legendary reputation. Now, this place is getting a reputation to something else in her stead--don't go there. Overall, the service was adequate but not friendly. The sides were a disappointment with the exception of the coleslaw. The ribs were horrible. No smoke on the beef and only a faint hint of it on the unseasoned, boiled and bloody metallic tasting water-cooked bony hog ribs that looked like dead mans fingers grasping for one last time. They did at least put them near the pit for a few minutes to baste some OK sauce on them. But nothing would prepare us for the sticker shock of the bill. The one rib combo plate was about $17. In addition our total for 2 waters, 2 extra sides and a "share plate" fee (charged after they were out of basically any other meat options), the bill without tip was $24 and some change. The only thing notable about Leatha's BBQ now is that it is a legendary rip off. Be forewarned. read more

I went to visit my parents in south Mississippi. Before my trip, I asked around for recommendations on a must-visit BBQ place. Almost everyone said Leatha's. Now it's very rare that I get such a unanimous response to a question, so I just had to check it out! As you walk up and start to head in, you immediately get the sense of "coming home". That down-home feeling is confirmed with a very simple decor. Mismatched table cloths give the dining area a certain charm. There are many large tables present to allow for community seating as well as a few smaller tables for a more intimate experience. Leatha's is a "seat yourself" restaurant. Once I sat down, I was asked what I would be having. I identified myself as being a first time visitor (despite having lived in south MS for over 20 years), and the response from the waitress was, "You've gotta try the pork ribs." (which are baby backs) So I did. And when asked for which sides I wanted, I said, "Surprise me." After ordering, I went around looking at the pictures on the wall of various celebrities who had eaten at Leatha's. I get back to my table to find two sides -- Cole slaw and potato salad. A couple of minutes later, the ribs arrive -- along with sides of baked beans and homiest potatoes as well as a couple of yeast rolls and some of their BBQ sauce! I'll first comment about the ribs. As a KCBS certified BBQ judge, I have been trained that if a rib falls off the bone, that usually means it is overcooked. So I have grown to prefer a rib that leaves a clean bite mark when I take a bite. Having said that... when I took a bite of one of the ribs, all of the meat came right off the bone. However... it had AMAZING flavor!! Just the right amount of smoke, rub, and sauce, and everything worked together in perfect harmony! And now for the sides... usually I can find something that I don't like about one of the sides. For this trip, however, I had a difficult time doing that! Everything had an excellent, down-home Southern taste. The potato salad is a warm mustard-based potato salad. The beans had the perfect blend of sweet, tang, and bold flavors. The Cole slaw was very fresh, and the potatoes were just right. I asked if I could take a look at the cooker, and the staff more than obliged. I stayed out there and talked with the guys working the pit for at least a good half's. We talked of what type of wood they used to cook with (pecan), the lost art of family owned BBQ joints, and how everything is made from scratch. I did get a shot of some beef ribs that were about to come off, and looking at it made me wish I had ordered that. If you are looking for an authentic down-home BBQ experience, you must check out Leatha's! You can find this review with photos at http://www.bigwaynerbbq.com/2012/01/08/review-leathas-bar-b-que-inn-hattiesburg-ms/ read more

One of the best BBQ restaurants I have visited. This family owned restaurant is all about BBQ. The menu is short and perfect. I love the fact that they provide half and half combinations. They give you towels instead of napkins....because you need a towel after licking your fingers. Yes, it is that good! The best part is when one of the staff comes to your table and asks if you want to hear a blues song and proceeds to sing at your table. Where would you get that kind of service?? A definite visit for any BBQ fan. read more

I've driven all over the South and midwest in search of serious Barbecue. From Kansas City to the South Carolina Low Country, from Chicago to Arizona. I've been to hundreds of Barbecue places -- Some really really good ones like Fat Matts in Atlanta, Robinson's in Chicago, Anjac's in Gulfport, Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Schweigart's in Denton. These places don't deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Leatha's. From the decor where no two chairs or tables are alike, to the most amazing Barbecue that I have ever eaten. I can't describe what I put in my mouth, but God would ask for the recipe if he could get it. I've driven more than 100 miles out of my way to go to this place. "You haven't eaten barbecue until you've been here" is an overused statement. "Your mouth has never known happiness until you've been here" is more accurate. I would give up sex to eat here once a week. read more

If you have to drive through an RV lot to find a weathered shack in Hattiesburg, MS, chances are...you's gonna git some gooooood BBQ. I immediately began quivering with anticipation upon walking through the doors. Could have been sheer "chihuahua excitement" or it could have been the diabetic shock I went into upon imbibing the sweet tea. But let's get down to business. The pork ribs are God's gift to carnivores. The coleslaw was beyond sweet and made my teef hurt. Their special sauce probs had about a pound of Domino sugar in it. I'm not gonna SUGAR COAT it for y'all (get it?) there was some serious obesity up in this joint. But, a small price to pay for such a divine experience. This place, run by Leatha and her family, is LEGIT. Definitely pay five bucks to split a plate so you can try the pulled pork and ribs, plus get two sides. To quote R. Kelly, "So good so good so goooooood." read more

Leatha's was all the reviews promised. The ribs and pulled pork were delicious. The coleslaw, potato salad and browned potatoes were tasty. Service was good. It appears to be a place for locals since people seemed to know others as they entered. As others mentioned , it is hard to find but worth the search. Don't let the exterior fool you. It's clean and welcoming inside, read more

My friends and I stopped here on a roadtrip after receiving a rambling email from a Hattiesburg native. (I texted my friend for directions...he responded asking for me to bring their sauce to DC.) Everything he said was true...this place is fantastic. Leatha's (or Ms. Leatha's) is located behind an RV dealership. The restaurant layout can be confusing since the place can be crowded, the servers are busy, and the patrons are enjoying each other's company. Feel free to walk to the cashier for take-out or wait at the door until you are seated by one of the servers (all of which are sisters and Ms. Leatha's daughters). The old lady in the corner folding silverware is Ms. Leatha herself. Like any good BBQ place, the menu is limited. Almost all main items come with two sides, biscuits, and some of the sweetest BBQ sauce you'll ever have. The sweet tea is overwhelmingly sweet and worth the experience. DEFINITELY ORDER THE PORK RIBS. Our server (and my friend) recommended the ribs, and we ordered both pork and beef. The beef just could not hang with the succulent pork ribs. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the sides, all of which are also uber-sweet. Growing up I never thought there was any reason to go to Mississippi, but I now know I'm wrong. Anyone on a roadtrip or just in the Hattiesburg area should do themselves right and head to Leatha's BBQ. Tell your server you're not a local and she'll lick her lips just thinking about how good her first taste of this sweet BBQ was and how much you're about to enjoy yourself. read more

Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Leatha's - Barbeque Near Me - Petal, Mississippi

So I understand that there is this eternal battle between different types of BBQ...there's the Texas BBQ people, and the Memphis BBQ people, the wet BBQ, and the dry BBQ.... Whatever side of the fence you feel like you fall off of, I implore you to experience Leatha's in Hattiesburg. Originally in Foxworth, MS, Leatha's was, from all I have heard, the ONLY 5 start restaurant in the state of MIssissippi. This isn't because her place has white tableclothes or a wait staff that hangs on your every word...it's for one simple reason: the BEST BBQ. I haven't been to Leatha's in quite awhile so I'm not entirely certain how much of the ritual of eating there has changed. In Foxworth, you were actually eating in the front room of her house. Now, you are eating in a separate structure (located in Hattiesburg). You aren't given napkins, you are given towels. Napkins wouldn't cut it. The sweet tea is the Manna of the Gods. The BBQ is chicken, pork, or beef. For entertainment, a person I can only describe as a wandering minstrel, comes by your table and asks if you would like to hear him give you his rendition of favorite Michael Jackson hits or hits of the 80s or 90s or Blues or R&B... It's all 'a capello'. He may not be a professional, but it is all part of the experience of eating at Leatha Mae's. When your order is taken, it isn't written down. Everything is memorized and repeated back to your party as if it's a party trick. The atmosphere is extremely laid-back, much like 99% of Mississippi and you go to eat and enjoy, not to eat and run. If you are in south Mississippi, you will have missed it all if you miss Leatha Mae's. read more

One word: AWESOME! This place may be hidden behind an RV Sales lot, but the locals know how to find it. I was asking around town for a good place to eat and folks told me that this was the spot, and boy were they right! As you walk up to the place, it looks like your are walking towards someones home, walk in the door, and you are! The folks at Leathas have a couple of round tables, but in the middle of the place are a couple of long tables all pushed together so that you can sit down and make a friend...which I did, in the chicken and ribs! The place has a great atmosphere, and even like at home, gives you a washrag to wipe your face after digging in. I ordered the ribs and chicken with beans and coleslaw. The slaw came out first and even it rocked my socks off. It has a delicious honey mustard flavor and is not too creamy. Then came my meal. There was definitely enough for two, but the glutton I am, I ate it all. Licking my fingers and had no one been around, probably would have licked the place. The sauce comes out in a coffee cup on the side, so you can hit it up as much as you want. The ribs were truly fall off the bone, juicy, and just the right amount of fat. I could have died a happy man after eating them...then the chicken. It was perfectly smoked, the right amount of flavor and not dried out like I have seen other chickens when they get smoked. The sauce complimented them perfectly, and if I can steal a line, it was finger licking good! Will definitely be back to Leathas to have a whole slab of ribs and gorge myself again. Its a great thing I only come into Mississippi once a month or I could find myself needing to buy into this business or risk going broke! read more

Amazing!! My boyfriend used to live in Hattiesburg and raved about this spot, so on a trip back to Houston we made a little detour. Well worth it! The pork ribs are so tender and the BBQ sauce is so tasty! Definitely recommend the potato salad and the ranch was out of this world. We will definitely be making another detour on the future! read more

definitely a gem in this small town in Mississippi! I tried the pulled pork sandwich with potatoes and baked beans. ..and here we go. Honestly did not find this place all that amazing in food - did I come on the wrong day or pick the wrong thing to order? I am really not sure I could tell you. I thought that my pork was just a bit dry and lacked a bit of something. Thankfully though the lady brought my a cup of the BBQ sauce out with the order..at the same time. Maybe this was a hint to me that it was dry? Not sure. The potatoes, easily done..no effort there. The baked beans, 'eh. Sadly just wasn't feeling much of it. So why the 4 stars?! I love the ambiance and the experience of it all. Everyone was extremely friendly and thought that I was in another time and world. just loved the whole feel to it. Plus, with all the 5 stars here I am thinking that I either came on a bad day, ordered the wrong thing, or they're all just nuts and never experienced really good food. Either way I think i would still recommend this place. My all time favorite pulled pork BBQ is hands down Mrs. Wilkes Dining room in Savannah, GA. read more

I've eaten at the famed Letha's at least half dozen times, and every time I leave disappointed. The food just tastes bland to me, and everything had way too much sauce. The service is very nice, and the atmosphere is homey and refreshing, in a cabin-way-back-in-the-woods kind of way. read more

I have two positive things to say about Mississippi: 1. It borders Louisiana 2. It's home to Leatha's Bar-B-Que Inn read more

I've eaten BBQ all over the country and have had some good stuff. This, however, is the absolute best BBQ I have ever eaten. I've been back several times, and always get the same main dish - Pork ribs and pulled pork combination. They are a little hard to find since they sit back of the road a little bit and they are behind another building. The first time I went, I couldn't find them right away so I called. A sweet older lady answered the phone and gave me directions. After a few more minutes, they actually called me back! It was Leatha herself. She said she was worried about me and wanted to make sure I wasn't still lost. I was in love with the charm right away. Little did I know the food would put it over the top. If you love BBQ, you must eat here. If you also love good, honest people with a talent to make your belly happy, please try them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I finally made it to Leatha's, after an earlier attempt that failed...I should know better; no barbecue place worth its' salt is open on a Monday. The vibe here is pure Dixie barbecue, which is to say humble and unfussy. The menu is brief, which I've found to be the standard among the best barbecue restaurants, and the food is lovingly prepared and delicious. Doug and I arrived mid afternoon after having eaten a pretty good sized lunch, so we weren't terribly hungry. However, we're never through here on any day other than a Sunday or Monday, so this was our chance. We split he 2 meat combo and opted for pork ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were meltingly tender and falling off the bone, with their fat intact and just enough sauce on them to complement the perfect smoke and pork flavors. They use pecan wood here, and I'm a fan...sometimes I find hickory imparts too much of an aggressive smoke note, and I prefer pecan or apple wood smoked meats. The pulled pork was also great...tender and well caramelized. Their sauce would usually be a little on the sweet side for my taste, but I found just a bit of it to be a nice supplement to the pork and smoke flavors. The barbecue baked beans were surprising to me, as they tasted just like the ones my mother used to make, which means nothing to any of you, unless you are one of siblings, so I'll elucidate~perfectly tender and redolent of both molasses and brown sugar, which should have made them too sweet, but did not. They brought me right back to the basement kitchen of the Congregational Church in Enfield, Connecticut, where we enjoyed beans of a similar style (the aforementioned "mom's beans"), with baked ham. Their potato salad was unusual, with a nice touch of mustard to offset the rather sweet relish that they mix in. All in all, a successful barbecue venture along the Dixie trail. The people who own this place will make you feel like you're family just stopping in for a visit and a bite. More of that legendary Southern hospitality at work. read more

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Found this place on a work trip to Mississippi. Some of the best BBQ I've had. If you like BBQ you must try them out. Simple menu and they are great out what they do. My only negative was the service while nice and friendly was a little slow. But I'd wait again for this place. I will definitely come back! read more

Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork, potato salad and fried potatoes..BBQ sauce is epic - Barbeque Near Me - Petal, Mississippi

INCREDIBLE pork ribs and outstanding service with genuinely nice people (family). However, I must say their baked beans were outstanding and their PECAN PIE WAS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD ANYWHERE!!!!! read more

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Leatha's is a really cool BBQ joint that has a limited menu, but the items they do serve are outstanding. I went to Leatha's while on a business trip in the Gulf Coast region. The building is a rustic, cabin-like shack with wood floors and wood walls and ceilings, with a smoke house and grill located just outside the restaurant. Their pulled pork is soft and full of flavor; the side dishes are traditional southern fare, with cornbread, Okra, beans, turnip greens and other staples from the South. One of the best features of Leatha's is the fact that they serve BBQ sauce hot. In the words of my waitress, "You wouldn't eat your meat cold; why serve cold sauce on hot BBQ?" It does make a difference. The sauce was so good, I bought a jar of it and took it home to share with my wife. One of these days I'll definitely go back there again and try another item off their menu. read more

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