The pulled pork waffle fries were delicious, and the portions were huge. Friendly service and a great atmosphere! read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Pulled pork fries - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

I'm not sure where to begin with this review, because we very much wanted to enjoy this restaurant, but it was not a very good experience in any sense. We were in Hattiesburg for the night and found Murky Waters through their website, which indicated through their menu, photos, prices, and their suggestion that reservations should be made that this was elevated southern barbecue. It is not. Which is fine, if that's what you're serving and charging for. But here's what we got: "Smoked ahi tuna dip" = canned tuna salad ($12.95, served with Keebler Club crackers) Ham & cheese po' boy- it was just a ham and cheese sandwich on a long roll, and the roll was cold ($13.95) My son liked the brisket, but said the Mac & cheese was not good. My family got refills on their drinks, but my drink came in a smaller glass and I didn't get a refill. We all got soda, so I'm not sure why. The restaurant is pleasant, but we were seated directly in front of the window unit air conditioner so we had to decide which one of us would be the most uncomfortable while eating. The bill was over $100. After discussing it, we all felt that we would have felt better about the entire thing if the food had been more fairly represented and priced. If you go, don't order the tuna. read more

I recently stopped by Murky Waters BBQ in Hattiesburg and found the experience to be average overall. The food was generally good. We tried the pulled chicken, boneless chicken bites, pulled pork sandwich, tuna dip, and macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese was easily the standout side dish--creamy, flavorful, and something I'd definitely order again. The meats were solid, but nothing particularly memorable compared to other BBQ places I've visited. The service was okay, but it felt like the restaurant may have been understaffed. Several items seemed to arrive in stages rather than together. Things like silverware, lemons for water, and other small necessities had to be brought out separately, which made the service feel a bit disorganized and slower than expected. One area that could use attention is cleanliness. The women's restroom wasn't in the best condition during our visit, and there was a restroom cleaning log posted on the door that appeared to have last been filled out in March. Whether it was simply overlooked or not, it doesn't create the best impression for customers. Overall, I'd rate the experience 3 out of 5 stars. The food was decent, especially the mac and cheese, but the service and attention to detail kept it from being a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. I've had better BBQ experiences elsewhere. read more

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Went in at 11am today and noticed the parking lot was empty. That's usually a sign... Placed our orders and only one of us got an appetizer. Keep in mind my coworker and I had separate tickets. Both of us were charged for the appetizer so my coworker said take my ticket since it's cheaper, we the waiter charged for my meal and the appetizer. He knew dang well I didn't order it. Needless to say it was obviously done on purpose. Absolute garbage.... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Right at $60 for 2 lunches. read more

My wife and I are on our way to Biloxi and decided to stop in. Soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile and seated right away. The vibe in this place is cool a music themed, artwork on the walls that makes it feel like somewhere you'd wanna kick back and relax. We didn't go overboard since we were just passing through, but we split an order of the burnt ends, which came with collard greens and mac & cheese, and shared sweet tea. The burnt ends were nice, tender, and had solid flavor. I added a little sweet and spicy sauce from the table, and that did it for me. It was a slow time of day, so it was nice and quiet, real chill. Our waitress stayed on point too, made sure we had everything we needed without hovering. This wasn't a planned stop, but I'm glad we pulled in. I'll definitely be back when I've got time (and room) for a full plate. read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Burnt Ends! - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Accosting a patron leaving the restaurant, we asked if it was good. His enthusiastic response, along with his wife's, was enough to draw us out of the car. Then we caught a deep breath of barbecue smoke and flavor. If we had been cartoons, we would have floated in on the fragrance like ghosts! The chicken and brisket double decker sandwich did not let us down! It was thick and delicious! We definitely look forward to returning for another round of Mississippi barbecue! read more

Overall:4.5 Stars On Hardy Street in Hattiesburg but not the busy side of Hardy Street, the BBQ restaurant is in older 1900 Ranch Wooden Style Home which is quite large from the inside. Walking in through the doors, there is bar w seats and several tables before your turn to dining area with a stage for entertainment. You feel like you have been invited over a friend's place for some good BBQ and social interactions. And BOY the wonderful scent of the meats smoking on Pecan wood makes sure your mouth watery when you enter. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient during the lunch rush however it wasn't too busy. Crowded w but not stuffy. Place has seating inside and outside seating and tables that can accommodate 2-8 people. Outside is a covered patio So I got pick 2 Combo platter. Ribs and Burnt Ends w beans and coleslaw and toast. Price around $22 for the platter. 4.5 Stars Meats - the star of the show. Look at the Smokey bark on the brisket burnt ends and the pork ribs. Breakdown: 5 Stars: Burnt Ends. Perfectly cooked. Not too Smokey due to the Pecan wood used, the burnt ends are "charred" to perfection. Lean and fatty meat breaks apart tenderly. 3 Stars: Pork Ribs. I wanted to give it a higher rating but it was tough to "pull apart" the ribs and the meat were chewier than the Brisket. Bummer It was overcooked. The smoke on the bars was nice but tough to chew. I still ate it due to the seasoning. The dry rub seasoning is blended with multiple spices and herbs are evenly rubbed on the meat. 3.75 Stars: the Vinegar, Sweet and Spicy sauce. All made differently and are balance pretty well with their respective spices, sweetness and their base. I actually dipped and used all THREE sauces which is really rare for me. I normally like one variety from a restaurant. All three were wonderful Sides: 2.75 Stars on Coleslaw - lightly vinegar base w hint of mayo. Had to add the Vinegar Bbq Sauce to "tang" it up. 3.5 Stars Beans. Beans have chunks of pork fat which makes the beans more flavorful and creamy. The sauce is a little bit sweet with a slight hint of vinegar. I added some black pepper to add some spice to it. I think the sweet flavor is a molasses basedIt is good don't get me wrong. I woof it down 3.75 stars - The toast. It doesn't get a lot of respect as a side but the toast were thick, light, buttery and were roasted perfectly. A great side item to create a slider or just it by itself. I could have ate it all and then go into a food coma. However I made myself to have leftovers for tonight. Total cost w drink and combo platter, not including Tip is about $28.50 so can be an expensive meal. If there is another place in Hattiesburg you want me to visit, eat and review, send me a comment! read more

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I got the brisket quesadilla and it was amazing. I think I like it a bit more than Strick's. They give you a lot of meat and the food was on and ready when I arrive to pick it up. I'll come back. read more

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Better get there early cause they run out of burnt ends and ribs. This place is delicious. I had the murky water rib sandwich with fried okra and I was not disappointed. My hubby had the smoked wings with garlic fries and there wasn't a morsel left in our plates. The restaurant was clean, funky and filled with great serves and staff! read more

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The meat was dry. The bbq sauce was good. Waitress was friendly and accommodating. The French fries were great. Over all mediocre.

Had some good meals in the Gulf Port location but this was not good at all. Smoked pulled chicken must have been days old, it chewed like rubber! I couldn't help but think this must be the scraps raked into a container and microwaved! Gross read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Pulled Chicken Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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We walked in and the first thing I noticed was the overwhelming smell of "smoked meat". The cashier came out and took us to our seat. He then gave me directions to the restroom. The restroom was clean. When I got back to the table he was walking up with our drinks. He asked did we want an appetizer. We ordered and he had it out shortly. When he came back we ordered our main dishes. The meats were very tender. The platter with the cheese was very delicious. The greens had a creole feel like they had been seasoned with crab boil. I would recommend. read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Burnt ends are fantastic. Great flavor and smoke. Brisket sandwich was outstanding but will just do brisket plate next time. Too much bread. Recommend definitely. read more

Brisket was awesome however the ribs were a little dry. The smoked sausage was great too although I wish they had a smoked jalapeño/cheddar sausage. Good BBQ stop read more

In a cute little house, this bbq spot's highlight is the burnt ends. Service was slow but pleasant. I think our server was just distracted. Plenty of draft beer, great fried okra, and three sauces - spicy, sweet, and vinegar. The pulled pork platter had about a pound of pork on it! Burnt ends stole the show - so much flavor. Skip the waffle fries, but get the beans. read more

Great Southern tastes with matching Southern grace! Try the burnt ends, the pulled pork, great filling meals.

As the popularity of burnt ends, continues to increase, they are showing up at more barbecue restaurants across the country. Murky Waters burnt ends, are cooked nicely, and they served a large portion. There as more fat on them than I would like, but they were quite tasty. My wife's pulled pork sandwich was good, but the meat was not overly flavorful. Our side orders were excellent! The collard greens were prepared perfectly. I received a large amount of the onion danglers which was good as we both loved their taste and crispness. My wife's mac and cheese initially was terrible as it was barely even warm. Cheese sprinkled on top, had not even come close to melting. We asked for it to be reheated, and when it came back, it was superb! There's a nice back patio to eat on. Oh, we didn't like the two cocktails that we had. read more

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Murky Waters Blues & BBQ is a good place to head towards if you find yourself in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and craving barbecue. The restaurant is located in what appears to be a house. Walking in, there is a bar to one side and a small stage in a separate room. My server was decent, laid back and pointed me towards a few good recommendations. I ended up opting for the half chicken with potato salad and collard greens. The chicken was good, though a bit dry. Nothing terrible, but enough to be noticeable. The collard greens were okay, but the potato salad was definitely stellar and the star of the meal. All in all, Murky Waters Blues & BBQ is a pretty good place to head towards if you are in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and craving barbecue. The chicken was good (not great), but if you go, make sure you get the potato salad. It definitely should not be missed. Overall, I will give this restaurant four stars. read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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We were in town & friends recommended this place. Our waitress was great! The brisket was lean like I like it, baked beans & okra were also great. Give it a try & enjoy! read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Pulled Pork sandwich with potato salad. Both were very good. Water taste funny Quick service read more

It was a huge disappointment! We used to enjoy eating there couple years ago. Served a container of baked bean juice, chicken was almost not done, wasn't smoked all the way through, the "smashed burger" was 2 patties like from Walmart frozen section and NOT AT ALL SMASHED, NOTHING smashed about it. The other lady at our table also got a container of baked bean juice. Wasn't cheap! read more

I have always liked Murky Waters. There seems to have been a change in BBQ masters a few years ago, or a change in approach- this elevating the quality of the BBQ to some of the best I have had any where. Having grown up in Mississippi and Louisiana, I was used to "fast" backyard BBQ. I love the thick sauce and how it would "fry-up" on chicken. Then I moved to Texas, and that changed my BBQ experiences greatly. That said, still love some backyard chicken-on-the -grill BBQ, but nothing beats slow-smoked BBQ. This place does it right. And if you love that sticky BBQ sauce experience, they have three styles of sauces including sweet and sticky, spicy, and vinegar-based (my favorite). Staff is always super friendly. Great service. read more

Everything was awesome from Ms Aly our server to the food was mouth watering and explosion of taste that I will drive back to from Picayune!! read more

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Such marvelous food and customer service. Thank you for your hospitality and sensational atmosphere. read more

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Javis the waiter was wonderful. So attentive and the chicken was amazing. I'm from Texas so I had high expectations. Cool little hole in the wall! read more

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Portions are very small and they don't care. Service is on par with other places. It's kind of loud inside. I will not be back because they do not give me enough food for the price. give more food or decrease your prices. read more

Awesome southern bar b Que!! Burnt ends were perfect.. Fried okra perfect.. coleslaw was great- not sweet.. barbecue vinegar sauce brought it all home.. We live in Kansas City and this is the best we have ever had!! Service was great.. great location! read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Burnt ends!! - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Definitely recommend for dine in or take out! We stopped in on our way through and the BBQ was outstanding. Brisket and burnt ends!

While in Hattiesburg and touring the city we decided to stop and have a bite to eat. The hostess and the waiter were pleasant and friendly. We ordered the pulled pork quesadilla, ribs with baked beans and mac and cheese. The tortilla was over cooked and the mac and cheese was cold and had a sour taste. The ribs were dry. The condiments that were brought to the table were in covered in sauce on the outside. I am aware that any place or anyone can have an off day and maybe this is the case. We came hungry and we left still hungry and disappointed. Hopeful that the next visit will be a much better experience read more

I was a regular at the one in Gulfport when I lived there. This one In Hattiesburg was ok. The food was good but it was slow to get our food. read more

Good smoke meat and bbq beans, first time there but will come back for more. The bartender was very nice, and prompt service, I arrived a little close to closing time but they were accommodating read more

We stopped at Murky Waters for lunch as we were traveling. We picked a winner! We got a half order of nachos with brisket as an appetizer. I got the burnt ends sandwich with onion tanglers, my husband got the brisket sandwich with potato salad, my older son got the shrimp poboy with fries, and my younger son got chicken tenders with mac 'n cheese. It was all good, but the burnt ends and the potato salad were the stars of the show! I'm going to have to experiment with potato salad at home to see if I can come close to what we had today. And I'm not normally a fan of vinegar-based sauces, but theirs was quite good. I liked it better than the sweet sauce. Bonus for an outstanding musical selection. There was no live music today, but we could sing along with the songs and embarrass our kids. We'll definitely stop in again next time we're in Hattiesburg! read more

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Murky Waters Blues and BBQ is a neat find in downtown Hattiesburg. First of all, it looks like it is in an old house that belonged to a grandmother. It has a front porch and back porch. Second, it looks brand new inside, even though, the restaurant has been opened since 2017. Third, it stays open until 10pm at least on a Saturday. Fourth, there is a stage with some live music. Fifth, the BBQ is really good. I ordered the 3 meat plate with potato salad and baked beans. The pork and brisket were not bad but a little bit on the dry side. However, the ribs were marvelous! They had an excellent rub, was easy to chew, and were the baby back variety. The potato salad was the baked potato salad with sour cream and chives. The beans were homemade with a smoky flavor to them. There are 3 sauces - vinegar, spicy, and sweet. The vinegar was my least favorite. It wasn't bad, but needed more to it. The sweet was excellent and made from ketchup. But the spicy was truly unique. Out of all the BBQ joints I have ate at, I have never had a sauce like the spicy one at Murky Waters. It was a spicy Jalepeno flavor and it really tasted like jalepeno. But the jalepeno flavor was not overwhelming. On a scale of 1-10 for heat with 1 being no heat and 10 being overwhelming heat, I would give it a 4. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet and was made fresh, even at 9:15 at night for my friend and I. I also have to rave on the service. Out in the parking lot, I had a man approach me and asked me if I could buy him a meal. I told my waiter about it and he got the guy a sandwich without charging anyone money. The ribs, potato salad, beans, and Spicy sauce are worth a visit to Murky Waters. My friend's brisket looked a lot better than mine as it seemed like he received the fatty part while I received the lean part. I should take in account to that I ate here at 9:15 at night. I bet it would be a higher rating if I had ate at lunch time. read more

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Drove 2,000 miles to get some real BBQ. Seattle has a lot of great places to eat but none can match up to Southern BBQ. Hopefully, I don't fall a sleep at the charging station HAHAHA. So Full and Happy ! read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Murky Mascot! Sweet baby but I already have 2 black cats waiting in the car for their Brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Hidden Gem. Recommended by locals. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Server answered questions and was attentive

Murky Waters disappointed us today. We decided to go for my hubby's birthday. We were placed outside and waited roughly 15 mins to have a server come to the table. They took our drink (water and tea) and food order (sausage and cheese app, 1/2 chicken without sides, 6 piece wings) They only returned with the water and stated the tea would be out in just a minute. My hubby drank all his water and needed a refill. We continued to wait for my tea and a refill for him. After some more time passed with no sight of our waiter, Hubby went to the lady at the front to get his own refill and request for my tea... again. They brought out his water and a tea pitcher to refill my tea that I had not received yet. We finally got the drinks situated and we asked about our app because it had been about 20 mins since we ordered. They said it would be right out, well, it wasn't. We continued to wait and we had to go get refills again. At this point we are an hour in, sweating outside, and no app. I asked the sweet lady at the front the cancel our app because we didn't want it to come out with our entree. Our entrees were brought out about 10 mins afterwards. Food was great but we were immediately taken over by flys. I went to go get a box so we could leave. The hostess (absolute doll) and another waitress helped us locate our waiter to let them know we were ready for our check. He brought it out and apologized for the app not making to the table. After we paid I realized they charged us wrong for the 1/2 chicken without sides. I brought it to their attention and they said no it's correct. I explained that my husband did not order sides and the ticket even showed NO SIDES. they refused to fix it. After everything we went through today I think fixing my check for it show the correct amount was not a hard task. So I paid extra when I received below bare minimum. Again the food was great as usual but the service was horrendous. read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Price list that shows 1/2 chicken without sides - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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A group of us popped in for a Mississippi barbecue meal. We landed on this place based on the reviews. We sat outside, and within moments of sitting, had the entire deck to ourselves. It worked out in our favor! Joel took care of us. He was super charismatic and attentive. He did a good job of explaining the menu, answering our questions, and generally putting up with our tomfoolery. We started with cocktails. Joel suggested the Old Fashioned and the Manmosa, so three of us got the former and one of us got the latter. He recommended the smoked tuna dip and the sausage and cheese appetizer, so we indulged in both. Both were great choices, but especially that tuna. Super yum. We took more of Joel's advice - though we also consulted with Anorah (spelling?), who also helped us come up with some good options. He recommended the burnt ends and the wings, so we tried both. We also had the chicken & pork sandwich (name eludes me), ribs, and some other items. We tried some of the sides as well, as part of our meals; be aware, the collard greens are sweet, which can be a bit disorienting. Also, make sure you try the three sauces. Personally, I usually orient towards savory sauces, but that sweet sauce tasted like the adult version of McDonald's BBQ sauce. And I do mean that as a compliment. The other two - one spicy, one vinegar-y - were great, too. Fast forward to the end. By this point, Joel is a close friend. We are good and liquored up and full. Joel somehow convinced us to get some of the "artisanal ice pops" - in layman's terms, fucking delicious popsicles. The strawberry one and the dreamsicle pops were delicious. We didn't try the third option, but based on the two we had, we absolutely would. So, what's the damage? Long story short, the food is good and worth coming here for. But really? It's people like Joel that are the reason the experience is so awesome. I'd come back for the food, but I'd really hope he were our server again. He's a gem, and I'd want him working at my business. Take care of that asset. read more

We are a couple of Minnesota peeps who just spent two weeks touring Alabama, Tennessee and Misissippi with a couple days in NO. We ate plenty of bbq along the way with me taking notes. This place was my fave. Nothing too fancy but no dive either. Service was very good and the food was better. It was late lunch but we ordered the combo plate off dinner menu, plus a brisket sammy. All items were high quality and very tasty. If we lived nearby, we would be regulars. Give it a try says I. read more

Hattiesburg is BbQ poor. Leatha's was a landmark that closed in 2020. Stricks is another big bbq joint which is awful. The brisket is like slivers of wood. Murky Waters was a breath of fresh air! The interior was nice. The meats were incredible, plus they make their own sauces which were killer good! Brisket, ribs, sausage, burnt ends, pulled pork, greens, fried okra, wow!! Definitely a must try! read more

This place has a fantastic atmosphere. The menu is varied, & the drinks are delicious. Everyone I bumped into was really nice & kind. Fun, & wholesome. It didn't seem like anyone was reading from a script like most corporate & personally owned restaurants do. 10/10 would be coming back. I love the back deck & the music & the smell of the smoker going. It reminds me of this place I went to in Alaska & that was a great time. So good on ya murky waters for the smell nostalgia. read more

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Outside on the back deck/patio. Nice music, calm night, wonderful relaxation. - Barbeque Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi