While seeking an exceptional spot for lunch in Starkville today, I stumbled upon The Little Dooey, and it proved to be a thoroughly delightful discovery! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though the venue is intimate in size, the decor is delightfully charming, creating a wonderfully authentic and inviting atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was seated in a cozy, private section that offered the perfect setting for a quiet, relaxed luncheon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and overall vibe were simply marvelous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was top-tier from start to finish attentive, remarkably gracious, and warm. To accompany my meal, I ordered a classic, crisp Coca-Cola served ice-cold. For my course, I selected the fried catfish accompanied by fries. When the platter arrived, it was an absolute triumph! The catfish was cooked to flawless perfectio crisp, tender, extraordinarily fresh, and seasoned with real mastery. It made for a deeply comforting and completely satisfying meal that exceeded every expectation. Between the pristine preparation, charming atmosphere, and flawless hospitality, The Little Dooey earns absolute full marks from me. A complete success I shall most certainly be returning whenever I am in town read more

The Little Dooey - My dinner Fried catfish & Coke - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

We stopped in for lunch while in town for MSU student orientation. This is a local well known establishment and there were many locals inside. The parking can be interesting and the signage is very confusing because it says permit parking...we weren't sure if that was for patrons or not. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you enter the establishment, you are overwhelmed with signage asking you to make sure and close the door and various other signs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With that being said, we did not see the sign that said they were out of all drinks with the exception of tea. It would have been nice to be told that when we ordered a soft drink You order as soon as you walk in and then they bring the food to the table. This is a little overwhelming as you can not see the menu until your turn to place the order and with the line forming behind you, that can be stressful. The food is decent, but nothing spectacular. My son had the pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese and enjoyed it. My husband had the 2 piece catfish platter and while he enjoyed it, it wasn't the best he has ever had. He said he would probably try something else if we come back. I had the pulled pork grilled cheese with onion rings and I really enjoyed my meal. There was a good amount of pulled pork with some yummy pimento cheese and it was toasted perfectly. The onion rings had a nice light batter, but were served perfectly crisp. I would definitely order my meal again if we come back and the portion was so large that my husband and I thought we could definitely split it. Overall, not the best meal we had in Starkville, but we would come back if others wanted to give it a try. read more

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I placed a to go order through the website. Food was great. Service was excellent but I didn't get the extra ranch, pecan pie, and Texas toast that I paid for. read more

I like the variety, they have blackened catfish and fried. They have items for kids and sweet potatoe and waffle fries. I asked if the catfish was gluten free, because at of places with use corn flour. They couldn't give me an answer so I went with the blackened fish. The greens were very bland and the fries were undercooked. I would give them a shot. read more

They have the best grilled chicken tenders. Their corn salad won't let you down. And, their catfish (fried or blackened) is delicious. read more

The Little Dooey - Sharing the Lil Dooey experience with friends. - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

The fried shrimp platter was delicious!! The baked beans were delicious!! The Cole slaw is always good too! The service is always great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is always nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like listening to the oldies music!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

What a treat! Decided to check out MSU and Starkville and found our way here for lunch. The place itself is iconic...great barbecue, burgers, chicken, and even crawfish! We met Dooey himself as he walks around chatting with customers. Do not miss this spot if you're in Starkville! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food service and ambience are perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend the brisket platter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable cozy great music great TVs fantastic team working behind the counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wow why have I not been here before? read more

The Little Dooey - Brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

I love visiting my boy at MSU because I get to eat at the Little Dooey. The food is delicious.

It's horrible. The food stinks. Service stinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place literally stinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is gross. Prices are as expected because businesses here have a knack for ripping people off. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I suppose a dog would be in heaven.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ***DENIAL ENSUES*** read more

Man. What a surprise. Very solid barbecue from what I tried, but I think it's their ability to hit all around that makes it a solid spot for a small city. Can't judge service, but they did the best they could after graduation day. The grilled cheese, hush puppies, onion rings, shrimp, pulled pork, bbq sauce...all good to very good. If you're ever in Starkville, def check it out. Prices high for a college town, but nothing I'm not used to. The local students did say they went less once it went up as it has. Just passing it along. read more

I was very excited to visit the Little Dooey, with such an esteemed reputation. The front counter staff were super friendly and helpful and the restaurant was clean and inviting. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. My sandwich arrived barely warm. The cheese was not fully melted. Overlooking that, it was a tasty combination. It just would've been a lot better hot or even warm. I ordered coleslaw and macaroni and cheese for my sides. The coleslaw was excellent and made a nice complement to the sandwich. The Mac and cheese, unfortunately, was very bland. So, my review is mixed, and the four star rating is generous, only because I know they can do better than what I experienced! read more

The Little Dooey - Pulled pork and grilled cheese sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Little Dooey one of the best BBQ places in Starkville. Definitely a stop after or before an MSU sporting event or just when passing through. read more

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Little Dooey is a classic BBQ restaurant in Mississippi, especially Starkville. While it is a first timers typical go to place - I don't know that I would recommend it. The food is pretty pricey and the meat typically has a lot of fat on it. read more

This review is a mixed bag due to the "tradition" of the location and history. First, if you are in Starkville then I think you have to go here. It is a landmark for lack of a better word. It is busy and a line is usually out the door. We really enjoyed talking to people in line who had been here many times. There is a large overflow parking lot that is monitored by security to ensure people are going to The Little Dooey. You order at the front and then find a seat (can be a task at times). They have Bbq, catfish, burgers, crawfish, etc. I saw lots of crawfish going out. I had the surf and turf with pulled pork and catfish filet. I had a side of cheese grits and onion rings. If I were only rating food it would honestly be around a 3. The pork was ok, the onion rings were overcooked and the cheese grits were tasty but lukewarm and too thick. However, the catfish was absolutely delicious! It was fresh and cooked just right. It had the perfect flakiness and taste. We actually met the owner and had some good conversation with him. There is some outside seating which looked large. However, there was a private party so I couldn't get a good perspective of what the outside area entails. Overall, I recommend The Little Dooey because I believe the experience is worth the trip and the menu has a wide variety of items that anyone could enjoy. read more

The Little Dooey - Surf and Turf with pork and catfish, cheese grits and onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Excellent experience - great food and service. Made an awesome game day even better. Parking staff could do more to assist drivers in the parking area as it is tight to traverse and in short supply. read more

Great food - great service! Portions are large so we all took some home. Only disappointment was grandson wanted grilled salmon and they didn't have any. read more

Pulled pork sandwich with a side of cole slaw and an order of potato salad. Will definitely be back when we are in Starkville Amazing service Great music playing while you eat. read more

The Little Dooey - Pulled pork sandwich, Cole slaw and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is super cool and has lots of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and the food was delicious. We had the Mac and cheese with barbecue and wow the Mac and cheese is SO GOOD! read more

Are you in search of the BEST chicken tenders? No lie. I've been looking in So. California, but found them in Starville, MS. Don't expect the tendies to be spicy, like they make them in Cali. Instead, expect the chicken to be moist and a cruchyliscius. They also have the best iced tea! Worth flying for. read more

It was a busy night but they're used to it. They kept track of everyone's order. Made sure it was right and made sure nobody was disappointed .Our order was great! Delicious, generous portions, staff so so attentive and professional but also courteous. Eat here! Its worth the wait! You wont find better bbq in Starkville. read more

Stopped by today for lunch, surprised at all the upgrades inside! Food delicious as normal, I had Catfish & hubby had the pork plate. Quick & delicious! Had to park at the annex but worth a short walk. The staff are really nice & helpful! read more

The Little Dooey - The back room! - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Definitely not the place to come for BBQ. They do have plenty of other great options. The redfish is an awesome dish. They also had blue plate specials daily. Hopefully those will come back. read more

I got the crab cluster with shrimp and it was good! The only issue was that it needed seasoning so I had to add some with the Cajun seasonings they had on the tables! My mom enjoyed her catfish & red beans and rice! read more

The Little Dooey - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

My favorite restaurant in Starkville. Little Dooey gives all the southern charm and delivers some tasty food The pulled pork with their spicy BBQ sauce is the best. Of course, top it with cole slaw. Baked Beans, corn salad, fried okra, hush puppies and Mac and Cheese are my go-to sides. Fried Green tomatoes is the best starter. And can't forget Little Dooey's sweet tea! The Dooey Sundae is good, but will leave you hungry and there's better choices on the menu. Choose the pulled pork platter or Big Pork Mac n Cheese sandwich. Some of my love for Little Dooey is associated with memories there, but they still serve some seriously yummy food. Go today read more

The Little Dooey - Monday special: Little Dooey Sundae - pulled pork, baked beans, Cole slaw, BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good little hole in the wall restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Decent sized menu with a lot of options. Can't go wrong with anything...some of the best tasting sweet tea I've ever had. read more

My only regret when visiting this restaurant was not coming hungrier! My friend and I ended up sharing one of the daily specials (pulled pork sandwich) and we got waffle fries and a side of mac and cheese to go with it. The food was great and the restaurant had such a unique southern charm to it that I loved. Our food also came out pretty quick and was delivered to our table which was a nice touch for a counter-service restaurant! read more

The Little Dooey - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

After Googling, "souveniors to buy in MS groceries," Little Dooey mild BBQ sauce popped up. With that said, I knew I had to visit the restaurant to see how their BBQ sauce is before I bring home some for myself. The restaurant definitely has the southern charm. Although it looks small on the exterior, I was surprised to find three different room compartment. Being in Starkville, the restaurant was decorated with MS State University. Being the tourist that I am, I ordered the "Mississippi Beef Brisket Plate (comes with 2 sides; and yes, because it has the name MS in it). To decide on the sides, I asked which ones were local favorites. My cashier mentioned, onion rings, baked beans, cole slaw, and turnip greens. I opted for the onion rings and cole slaw. This is the first and only time I've tried MS beef brisket, so I am not sure if all MS beef brisket has the same taste and texture. The texture of the brisket is definitely different than what I'm used (having beef brisket in CA and TX). The MS beef brisket (at least here anyway) was sliced a lot thinner, not as moist, and has a "stringy" texture. Don't get me wrong... the brisket was GOOD. It just wasn't what I thought it would be. Was a surprise and definitely had flavor. The sides also did not disappoint. Anything fried from the south is an A++ in my book! The onion rings were huge and super crispy. Cole slaw was refreshing and paired well with all the fried/greasy food items. The plate also came with garlic toast. I wish they had side orders of that because I would've ordered more. Finally, the BBQ sauces (mild BBQ and hot BBQ sauce). Although they weren't anything extraordinary, it complemented well with the brisket. Definitely worth it for me to get a few bottles to bring back to CA as gifts. Definitely a spot to check out if you're in Starkville! Great BBQ and fun atmosphere. read more

Don't miss The Little Dooey! The food is delicious and the staff is the best. We started with fried pickles and cheese logs. They were very tasty. My son had the catfish platter , and I had the brisket platter, both were delicious. The sides were excellent - onion rings, slaw, mac n' cheese. The Little Dooey is legendary for a very good reason - it's delicious eats! read more

Food - Menu has grown over time and everything is up to par here. Of course the BBQ shines brightest but they have more than just BBQ. Ribs are a must Consistency in food- They do really well here. Never in the years I've gone have I gotten an order that didn't taste like the last. Well done for these guys Service - This can be spotty at times. Most of their guest facing staff are college kids and tho most of them are polite and nice, I feel it's not as consistent Atmosphere - This place has this southern charm to it. The building has expanded over time to accommodate the growing crowd. Parking isn't idea but they've done well with what they have. Walking in is a bit tight if there are more than 2-3 people ordering. You bring a party of 7 its a squeeze at the counter. Getting drinks is a traffic jam after that no matter how slow or busy it is. read more

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I wish I had two stomachs!! This brisket was the most tender brisket I've ever had!! The meat did not need the sauce which is a compliment to the chef because everything was so darn delicious!! Not to mention the wonderful southern hospitality!! We were in town for a football game from CA and our jaws dropped at how nice and wonderful people were to us. I wish I could have breakfast lunch and dinner here. Thank you for the wonderful experience read more

The Little Dooey - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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Love the Dooey!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is nostalgic of olden days gone by![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is always great and the food is delicious every single time!! read more

GOOD BBQ-AWESOME ENVIRONMENT Dillan was craving BBQ so we made a stop here. Of course I'm not a BBQ girl so i ordered a chicken wrap while he had the pulled pork sandwich. (Cheesy piggy) The environment is super interesting and gives a vintage vibe. We were helped swiftly and got our food in no time. (We called a to go order) it was being bagged up as we walked in so very fresh. The pulled pork was really great they also add slaw which Dillan enjoyed. I wasn't so excited about my meal though; My chicken was soggy and my fries tasted like they were old or freezer burnt. So overall if you want BBQ that's the place but if you're craving something else maybe not. They follow CDC regulations accordingly read more

The Little Dooey - Cheesy piggy - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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We love the fried catfish more than the BBQ. BBQ is probably great too, but smoked meat doesn't agree with my digestion. We usually get the boiled new potatoes, coleslaw and add fried okra as sides with their three catfish piece order and share. You order when you walk in, give them your name, get your own drinks and find a table. The servers shout out your name as they walk through the dining areas. You have to remember to request everything you want because once they leave the table, you will have to walk back to the counter to request what you forgot. We love the southern rock and Blues music. It's not too loud and enjoyable. You can tell the place has been around for a minute. It's a very rustic looking place that probably has never been renovated- just added on to. It's clean and food tastes great- good reasons to visit. read more

Parking is a little bit of a hassle but because of how delicious it is, it's understandable. The moment we walked in, we were greeted so politely by a gentleman that was multitasking on the phone while packing a To-Go order. Moments later, he stepped behind the register and took our order answering every question I had without any attitude. He then delivered our food, picked up a few tables next to us, was asking those who were still sitting if everything was alright, I mean THIS MAN DID IT ALL. If you have the pleasure of meeting Hunter, you'd understand. So kind, great manners, and amazing customer service. Plenty of windows to enjoy the outdoors and plenty of booths to be comfortable. Great experience! Wish I took pictures before but man the food was delicious I wolfed it down instantly. read more

The cheesy piggy is an all star choice. So simple & so good. Potato salad is super tangy with a mustard base--exquisite. Slow to bring the side of ranch so 4 stars. read more

This place is an absolute must while in Starkville. Know for bbq, but I had had bbq the day before so I had the smoked Turkey club with sweet potato fries. I have to say I made the right decision. Classic old time bbq place, very casual. You can sit inside or out, we choose outside on the porch where music was being played. You order an then they bring your food, so there isn't much service, but it's not needed either. read more

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Always a great Cuban, great service, our server emery was very friendly and outgoing. Would recommend!

Stopped by for bbq! So yummy! The surf and turf with the blackened shrimp was delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful, blues music playing. Happy we drove off our route to check this place out! read more

The Little Dooey - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Best BBQ I've ever had! The pulled pork was delicious. Also, the basket of fried pickles was massive and beyond worth it! The fried okra and greens were really good too. The service was great, it was adorable seeing the owner, older gentleman, still walking around helping. read more

The Little Dooey - Fried pickles, pulled pork plate, greens, fried okra, sweet potato fries - Barbeque Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi