I'm not sure where to begin with this review, because we very much wanted to enjoy this restaurant,…read morebut 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.

I recently stopped by Murky Waters BBQ in Hattiesburg and found the experience to be average…read moreoverall. 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.

My parents were big fans of the Gold Post so I ate here quite a few times growing up. It had been…read morequite a few decades since my last visit when I decided to stop in and try it out again. My first return visit was quite pleasant and I was very surprisingly pleased as their shrimp gumbo actually tasted like gumbo which often isn't the case once you get outside of Louisiana. I also sampled their burger with a side of onion rings which was decent but the burger was more of a thin patty fast food style burger while I prefer the NOLA style thick beef patty. I made another visit to try out their poboy so I again got the shrimp gumbo along with a shrimp poboy. This visit was not as pleasant as the first as the shrimp gumbo just seemed off while the poboy was alright but the bread seemed a bit less than fresh. In NOLA poboy bread is good for one day and goes stale so then it is used to make bread pudding. The big poboy bread bakeries in NOLA have started to ship out their bread to other places and somehow have found a way to keep it fresh longer but it still just seems you can't get that same fresh poboy bread experience anywhere outside of NOLA. The ambiance of Gold Post is till 1970's fantastic with nothing being changed from the way I remember it as a kid so that is always nostalgic. The service at Gold Post is fast food style where you order at the counter but they do clean your table. Overall this is a decent joint and one of the few poboy spots in Hattiesburg, MS.

Fabulous little NOLA style sandwich shop. My brother used to live down the street so we been coming…read morehere forever. Here you can get roast beef po'Boys with brown or red gravy! Yay!!! You can even get them "dressed" Nola style with your choice of gravy. Yum Yum Yum! The shrimp po'boy is just as delicious with beautifully executed super crunchy savory battered shrimp, seasoned to perfection. The tiny bistro French fries here are Amazeballs, perfect marriage with NOLA po'Boys :)... AND, the red beans & rice are served traditional NOLA style with French bread. You can get a cup or a bowl, we got a bowl & took one home. The salads here are also worth the drive, they even have their own signature dressing. it's over 2 hours for us but when we need a NOLA fix with nostalgia, it's a Hail Mary to the "GoldPost." Will return. Highest Recommendations.

Always great, love that steak bomb and potaters. It's a good Poboy, location is convenient to get…read morein and out.

I got a steak bomb on my visit. It was my go to order. This was my first time trying this location…read moreand that order there and the sandwich didn't have any seasoning. Idk if they forgot to salt it or what. I took it home, added salt, and it made it better but I'm hopeful it'll be better seasoned if I go back. Counter service was great and food came out fast.

Lunch specials are on point. Had the country fried steak. Cabbage. Mashed taters. Texas toast…read more Good food. Good people. Looking forward to next time.

incredible Mississippi based BBQ, the ribs and wings are well smoked, tender, and have optimal…read moreamount of protein. homemade sides and great portions for the price as well. happy to have in petal and hope they get location by Southern Miss soon. The Cashier Mrs. Linda was also very courteous to us

I know my 2 star rating is daunting but there is a legitimate reason for it. This morning, I…read moredecided to go out of my way to get breakfast from Topher's. It is over 3 miles from my home and out of the way. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and the person at the drive-thru asked if I wanted it on toast and I replied. "Yes," confirming I wanted the toaster sandwich. I have not had great experiences with their biscuits so my order was very intentional. When I made it to the window, my order was repeated and the receipt on the bag read the same. I drove 3.3 miles home with my tastebuds excited to enjoy one of my favorite breakfast items. Unfortunately, I had received a BEC BISCUIT! To say I was disappointed is an understatement. I toasted my own bread and transferred the eggs and bacon, which were absolutely delicious! Next time, I will make sure my order is correct before I drive 3.3 miles back home.

Slow. Slow. Slow. I appreciate each order being cooked individually but when there are only three…read morecars in line and it takes 17 minutes to get a ham sandwich it's just not worth the wait. Going inside to order didn't help the next time. And both times were around 2 pm. So, slow time.

Visiting town for a wedding led me to this spot for breakfast, and it turned out to be a solid…read morechoice overall. Ashley took care of our table and was sweet as ever throughout the meal. The pancakes were easily the best I have ever had, though the bacon was too thin and overcooked, crumbling apart instantly upon pickup, and the sausage could have benefited from a bit more time on the griddle.

I sit at the bar area, but I normally get some food as well. They make an absolutely delicious…read morepomegranate martini! I just have to mention that. That said, the bartenders are great, sociable and attentive. Atmosphere is just the same, comfortable. Aside from that their crabby cheesy bread is amazing and enough to feed a party as an appetizer. One of my favorites is there Aji tuna crackers.

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!!

Decent joint serving meat and two or meat and three plates. The portion size was on the small side…read morefor the meat course with my pot roast plate. Sadly I tried their Ribeye Steak special and it was smoked somehow which made it VERY tough and sadly I have to say this is the all time worst steak I have ever eaten! I have had burned steaks that were more tender and juicy so Mag's loses a star for that. Overall it is a decent spot and one of the few restaurants in this area.

Now you people want to talk about some good southern cooking. Well here is the place to go. Good…read morefood, good people and a good atmosphere.