The food was amazing!! So delicious. The bartenders were great - awesome service and cocktails. The…read moredecor and ambiance is straight out of the 70s so the food was unexpected. Highly recommend!!

First the good. The 6 OZ filet mignon was cooked to perfection and was incredibly tender! Worth…read moreevery penny. The brussel sprouts side was undercooked but had good flavor. The chef needed to par boil until tender before cooling down... all this before hitting the deep fryer. Flavor was good, but tough and chewy. My 14 OZ Delmonico Ribeye was cooked a perfect medium-rare, had great flavor, and overall was a quality cut of beef. The garlic mashed potatoes were served hot and fluffy, but they were not a stand-out, just your average mashed potatoes. They were real, though... when others uses instant. Props for that. My seared green beans were hot and fresh and tasty and very good. Now the bad..... 1. I called hours in advance and asked about making a reservation and was advised that they don't take reservations. Wrong answer.... yes they do. We waited for about 20 minutes but were in no rush, but we observed a few other couples announcing they had a reservation and they were seated ahead of us..... so whomever answered the phone and advised that Edgers does not take reservations,,,,,, yes you do! 2. Service was fast but not good. The server did not come around to offer re-fills on our very empty beverage glasses.... and she brought the dinner rolls well after dinner had started as she admitted she forgot. She did not suggestive sell a desert and instead just brought us our check. 3. There is no music and the dining room is loud because you sit on top of a concrete floor with chipped paint everywhere.... cheap and nasty looking, not worthy of a steakhouse. The cheap turquoise curtains dragging on the floor covering the metal blinds are tacky at best. The hostess station is pure 1971, needs ripped out. 4. The décor was horrendous. They advise "casual country club attire", which is very funny as many, ahem, "gentleman" in the dining room had on various baseball caps... one guy was in flip-flops... and this place is not even in the same county as anything close to a country club vibe.... 5. While they do have cloth table cloths and napkins, sitting in this very poorly decorated and run down less than cafeteria atmosphere reminded me of sitting in the middle of a 1970s funeral parlor show room. I was looking for a casket with a dead guy laying in it.... 6. Presentation needs a complete revamp! No water served, no garnish of any kind, really nothing "nice" about this place except for the funeral flowers sitting in the middle of the converted garage, I mean dining room.... Great food. Quality food. Service provided by staff who would not know how to do a wine service, a staff who are very nice people, but a staff who have never eaten in a fancy restaurant in a first-class city like New York, Boston or San Francisco... foodie environments. Is this a prom date destination? NO Is this a place to impress your date? NO Is this a place to have a business dinner with a new or perspective client? H&%$ NO Is this a place that is no frills with decent food? Sure.... go for the steaks but nothing else....

Stopped in on a Friday after the lunch rush. Excellent selection of veggies! Not all buffets do a…read moregood job of that. The salad bar was stocked well with great tasting items. The line was kept clean and fairly stocked. Our server was polite and attentive even though her area still had several in it. Hadn't been in years and glad we chose to stop that day! Left happy with our lunch choice.

I Always have excellent service. Get orders to go on a weekly basis. They smile when you come in…read moredoor.

This joint that Keith Ray Riley has set up is fantastic. The service is great and the food is…read morebetter. Get their bacon cheese burger dressed and it will be the best you ever had. The specials are to die for. A salad with grilled or fried chicken is wonderful. Enjoy...

The burgers are amazing in such a unique way. Their fries are killer and their fry sauce. You just…read morehave to try it if you're ever passing through. I recommend stopping by. I just wish they was open more. I live down the road. You will see people park down the side of the highway to ease there. That's not including the people that's carrying food out. Y'all have a great business, and I hope y'all continue to be a success. Nice people. And I love the décor. It's got that old rustic look, but still clean. Nice and neat reminds me of gathering up and a big family which I think is what they were going for now. Getting them 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.

Driving through from Shreveport to Destin and dropped by for a bite. Food and service were both…read morefantastic!!!

Stopped for dinner on way to beach. The service was outstanding, the place was clean and everyone…read morewas very friendly. The girl that was bartending didn't know how to make a Manhattan but she looked it up and it was so good, I had two! We both had the steak bowl and it was delicious. Can't remember anyone's name but they were awesome, took great care of us and wished us a safe journey on the way out. If we are ever back in Magee we will return..

Service was outstanding, and the food was really dam good, for those that complain have obviously…read morenot eaten outside of McDonald's. Ambiance was amazing. My wife and I ate outside, fans were turned on only for the summer love bugs..... the temperature and breeze were amazing. We enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere..... not a bad way to spend a Sunday brunch. Like I said...... if people complain about length of time to wait, etc.... It's only because they have never eaten at a quality restaurant.

Love this restaurant. The quality is great. The flavor was definitely there. The restaurant it self…read moreis small and intimate. The service was amazing. What really won me over was the fact that the manager reached out the following week to see how our experience was. I didn't get a chance to speak with her but ma'am you keep up the great work.

Passing through Hattiesburg we stopped at Sully's for dinner-- great choice! Great atmosphere,…read morefood, music and service, courtesy of our server, Allyson. My advice: order the crab cakes, some shrimp and some of their insanely delicious cheesecake! You're welcome!

3 stars (was tempted to give 2) for being the most inconsistent, back-and-forth restaurant I've…read moreever frequented. It's been a complete coin toss every time I've visited as to whether I'm going to have a wonderful or terrible time. On the good days, everything is as expected, service is prompt, the food is good, etc. etc. The steaks are quality, as are the burgers. On the bad days though, it's usually really bad. One notable example I feel I have to give: we arrived at 4:30, were seated immediately, but no one came by for 25 minutes, at which point we flagged down the first server we could find who informed us that "the server for your section isn't here yet" (then why seat us there?????) Then, when someone finally came by to take our order, they brought the wrong appetizer and a ribeye instead of the filet we ordered. The manager eventually stopped by to comp the steak, which is the only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 2. This is just one example of many times where either the food, service, or both have been lacking. Needless to say, don't bank on necessarily having a good time here unless you have some kind of good karma going on from helping an old lady across the street or something to boost your odds of a good experience.

The service was lacking to say the least ,All of the food came out cold starting with hush puppies…read more& collard greens. The backed potato was the only thing that came out warm. The 4 of us ordered the large ribeye and it was the toughest steak We have ever attempted to eat ,as we finished our meal I paid our bill , I mentioned it to the owner an he said I could have warmed it up for y'all. The owner was a ASS.

Some of the biggest and best steaks I've ever eaten give them a try cash only do not accept cards…read moreenjoy...

If you like fried catfish this is a good choice. I've heard their steak is great also, but I'm a…read morecatfish fan so it's hard for me to choose steak over fish. Great staff and fast service.

Food tastes great, but the lighting is terrible. It's so bright so the sense of privacy is totally…read moreremoved. There's also no music at all so quiet is quiet and that's uncomfortable My wife and I sat down next to a couple we go to church with and had to almost whisper to keep a private conversation, it was so bright and quiet we felt compelled to talk but stayed true to the date. Hushpuppies are cooked perfectly! Catfish on the bone is great though takes work to eat. Steak is good also. The blackened fish was a bit mush and lemony, but no real issue. Would I come back? Yes! But not because of the atmosphere. Give it a try

The New York Strip was one of the best I've ever had!!! Beautiful atmosphere also!!!!read more

A group of us went to the restaurant by referral. Driving up, it's beautiful, sits back a little so…read morewhen you drive up when the sun is down and the lights are on. When you entered, the hostess was friendly, and she even opened the door when she noticed you. The service started out a little rough bc the server wasn't very attentive and was kind of rushed, but it got better as the night went on. We even thought about asking for another server, but he got it right. The food was delicious. The shrimp were large and juicy. Flavored to perfection. The ambiance is very nice and the decor is pleasant. It has a romantic vibe, yet it's a great atmosphere for friends and family. There was one guy who took a few pictures for us that were extremely friendly. He could have been a manager because he also came to check on us to make sure everything was good.

The food was amazing overall, although I thought the pork chop was overpriced for what you…read morereceived. Our waitress did a good job and was friendly throughout the meal. There was a very large party that had taken over the entire patio during our visit, so I completely understand why the kitchen and service may have been slower than usual. The frustrating part was the seating process. There were several open tables, but customers weren't being seated very quickly. We were a party of two, and the table we eventually sat at was empty for about 20 minutes before we were seated. There may have been a perfectly good reason for the delay, but nothing was explained to us. Once we were seated, the food was worth the wait. I would definitely recommend making a reservation and giving yourself plenty of time, especially if you're visiting during a busy evening. The building itself is also worth mentioning. The inside has a fun, unique atmosphere that's different from your typical restaurant and adds to the overall experience. I'd definitely eat here again because the food was so good. I'd just make a reservation next time and plan on not being in a hurry.

So close and yet so far…read more.. I guess I am spoiled having owned and operated several successful restaurants ( including a popular steak & prime rib house ), and owning a home in San Francisco where no doubt one can easily find amazing food served in amazing restaurants by classy staff who understand what delivering excellent service means... But, we do love our Laurel.....and I do love The Loft! Food gets 4 stars, atmosphere and "the experience" gets 2 stars... Tried The Loft last night for prime rib... 1. The cute as a button young hostess was chomping on her gum to the point it was annoying! Very sweet young lady, but chomping her gum with her mouth open as she talked, walked, sat you, etc. Issue number one here.... no manager on duty? No adult with a measure of class to advise her to spit out her gum.... and THIS is consistent with the tone of this rant & atmosphere..... her open mouth gum chomping is only a part of the issue at The Loft. 2. Prime rib meal was a great value and the quality of the meat appeared to be excellent. Correctly priced in my view! The portion was excellent. I ordered my cut medium-rare and it was served to me a perfect medium-rare..... but look at the photo I attached! Looks well done, huh? SEE ABOVE- my Prime Rib & Steak House did 5.5M a year in sales, we were experts at roasting high quality prime rib.... STOP DIPPING THE PRIME RIB IN AU JUS AS IT DOES TWO THINGS..... ONE, IT TOUGHENS THE MEAT AND TWO..... IT ELIMINATES THE BEAUTIFUL PINK/JUICY PRESENTATION OF A FRESHLY CUT SLICE OF MEAT. Do not make the same mistake that Hog Heaven makes... by cutting the prime rib in advance then storing it on a steam table.... need to slice prime rib "to order", and NEVER dip it in hot au jus as it toughens the meat and makes rare or medium-rare or medium meat look well done. Mt cut was on the tough side but only because I can tell the cook (sorry, not a chef ) dipped it in au jus to heat it up right before serving... it came out looking well done but it was in fact medium rare as ordered. The hot au jus toughened up the meat though, so you lose a few stars for that bad practice. SEE my other photo of my prime rib from my restaurant, never dipped in au jus, and look how nice and pink and juicy it is compared to what was served last night. At my steakhouse / prime rib restaurant I had a batch of baked potatoes coming out over the oven every 20 minutes during peak hours of operation to guarantee my patrons received a fresh and hot potato. Last night the server explained upon arrival to our table that the cook forgot to put in the potatoes so they may not have any in time for my dinner.... happily, by the time we were served the potatoes came out of the oven so mine was incredibly hot and fresh... and hopefully the owner reads this and adopts the "out of the oven every 20 minutes" practice. Reduces waste too... Salad was fresh and the portion size perfect... no complaints coming out of either end of me regarding the lettuce! :) Ok, now the bad part.... Turn up the air! Same complaint we had last year... the same complaint we heard from two tables near us..... your restaurant is TOO COLD and the icy air blows down on the hot food doing what? You guessed it.... making your food cold! No need to freeze your patrons... cool is ok, icy cold is not fun, not comfortable.... Your flatware, again.... is a joke. Come on... as I asked before... drive down to Hattiesburg and visit Longhorn and take note of their nice silverware and steak knives. SEE the photo? We are not prison inmates, this is not elementary school or a long-term care facility.... please provide your patrons with some decent, not cheap, flatware.... your choice of the cheapest flatware takes down your restaurants classy-level by 2 stars. Train your servers! Laurel is visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors a year to see the Home Town sites... and obviously many visit The Loft. One's impression of Laurel, in part, is formed by ones experience at each restaurant visited...yes we are small town, yes we are deep south... but lets train what class is! Please... Learn the wine menu, where each wine comes from, etc., and learn the stages of service that includes how to properly suggestive sell. Our server was great overall, but she did the usual " did you save any room for desert?" routine. To increase revenue, server quest check averages and tip averages, teach how to suggestive sell! After pre-bussing and then later removing dinner plates.... have them approach the table and say this... "I just tried our bread pudding and it was amazing! We make it fresh daily and the cheese cake too which, by the way, I had last night and it was incredible... can I bring you a slice? You're going to love it..." Is The Loft a nice place? Yes, but "nice" is relative... it's not "fancy nice". Lastly, men... take your hats off!