Waffle House

Great place great atmosphere, they have a bar and they're open real early serving alcohol and food…read more It's quite perfect for those who work late at night and just get off in the morning and need a break from reality. Their food is really good though, and staff is friendly. Highly recommended for breakfast/brunch.

Pretty warm inside for advertising that it's air conditioned. The food was okay, nothing just…read morespectacular. Our server was good though.

More seating area

Cat head biscuits

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Outside building

Keg & Barrel

4.4(357 reviews)

2.6 mi

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The outside area is great, especially when there's a bandread more

We made a day trip for the Lucky rabbit and searched Yelp for a place to grab lunch. It is a seat…read moreyourself restaurant so we chose a table on the wall. The lighting is a bit dim for our old eyes but otherwise it has the feel of a pub. We loved that. Our server was very nice and helpful. We ordered the bacon cheddar fries. The fries are like a cottage fries that are then cut into strips. Perfect fry on them. The bacon could have been crispier but great flavor and a good ranch. I had the KPauls pasta. We all enjoyed it. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente. If you love a saucy pasta this isn't for you. It is nice and creamy but not swimming in it. Big plump shrimp that tasted great. Also has chunks of chicken breast and sliced sausage. Uncle Jim got the red beans and rice. Great flavor but barely warm. The catfish is a thicker cut and battered in a coarsely ground corn meal. Aunt Robin had the shrimp and grits. Those were the star of the show. So creamy and incredible flavor. Very generous amount of nice sized shrimp. Mike had the Keg Stand burger. He requested the sauce on the side. It's definitely a unique flavor. Nice soft bun. The meat was grossly over cooked but would have been tasty had it not been so dry. The onion rings that came with the burger were soggy. Overall, enjoyed it. We know what to get next time. Shrimp and grits and KPauls pasta!!

Tableside art.

Thai chicken wraps.. okay

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Delicious Bloody Mary

Patio 44

4.0(270 reviews)

0.9 mi

5 Stars all around!!…read more Friendly Staff, Clarissa took care of my wife and I with recommendations. Outdoor patio was great but we sat inside in the bar area because it had not cooled down outside. Appetizer: onion rings. Homemade ranch. So so good Redfish with Gouda grits Cornbread is fire too Red beans and rice was so flavorful. You won't be disappointed.

Came here based on the online reviews. Stayed a few minutes away for work and the menu looked…read morediverse that it would appeal to a group of coworkers. It did not disappoint. Got seated quickly and got a few of the seasonal cocktails and they were outstanding! Order an appetizer, and got the special, which was a fish dish, and it was phenomenal! If you, your date, or your party is looking for a nice sit down restaurant with a diverse menu of options that are in my opinion all great, then come here!

Nice outdoor patio

STICKY CHICKEN $15.00 Crispy pieces of chicken thighs tossed in a house-made sticky, smokey sauce

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Watermelon margarita

T-Bones Records & Cafe

4.4(218 reviews)

1.9 mi

T-Bones Records & Cafe is an interesting spot that has records, CDs and other music options etc…read more They also have a cafe that offers coffee, a selection of sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. During my first visit I tried the strawberry salad and Texas Beef sandwich. I also got an iced tea and they serve it to you in a collectable sturdy plastic cup. They have a dedicated dining area and then a dedicated music area. My sandwich and salad were nice although I found the sandwich to be on the really small side so this joint definitely ain't serving anything along the sizes of a New Orleans poboy. Overall this is a cool spot and is nice for a change of pace.

What a wonderful place!!! Love band was killing it at a great volume level. Added incredible…read moreambience. Great food and cool books and records, tapes, vinyl, and DVDs...plus coffee and desserts. Can't go wrong with that combo! Soooo cool!!

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The 6" Club Sandwich

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Order area

Blu Jazz Cafe

4.5(99 reviews)

3.9 mi

Beautiful restaurant with excellent service, every person on staff was very nice and patient. I'm…read morein town visiting and went out to eat with my family on a Friday evening. I can only get red fish when in the south, so I ordered that and got French fries and broccolini for my sides. The red fish was fresh and seasoned well. My entire meal was tasty! This is a nice restaurant to come get good food downtown!

Amazing place Best shrimp and grits I've had…read moreLive music good vibes Great staff Live in mobile came for a convention would make the drive again just to eat here

Loaded potato

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Crabcake PoBoy - Lunch item

Crescent City Grill

4.0(578 reviews)

0.5 mi

My husband and I met a friend at Crescent City while passing through on a road trip, and while we…read morewere told it was good by some of the locals, we weren't expecting just HOW good! Our server, Cameron, was kind, patient, and attentive as we waited for our friend to arrive. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great suggestions based on his personal favorites. We started with the crabmeat wontons, which I was expecting to favor traditional rangoons, but these were crispy gyozo dumplings, filled with a savory and smooth blend of crab and cream cheese, and served with sweet chili sauce. They didn't last long on the table :) Even my husband, who usually doesn't like seafood, dug in! Intrigued by the subtle twist on a classic, my husband chose the fried chicken and beignets. I was allowed a bite :) and it was hard to stop there! The flavor of both components was outstanding, and the crispy texture, perfect. I wasn't quite as hungry, so I asked if I could do a classic Caesar salad and add creole shrimp. When I say this was the best salad I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating! The flavor of the dressing was so simple yet rich, the croutons were light and tasted freshly-made, and the shrimp were deliciously savory, with a blackened flavor that exceeded my expectations. All in all, a great dining experience that we will share with others traveling through the area, and will repeat if we're ever back!

Food was so-so, soggy wyagu burger bun, dried fries & a 45+ minutes wait for just a burger & fries…read moreat 7:45 pm when nobody was there. No wonder most tables were empty! When it comes down to it, it's about the food! The server was a nice young lady & that was about the only saving grace of my over priced & long wait supper. This place looks cool but I want better food, more fair pricing & faster service. I'd recommend you look elsewhere if you want a tasty meal. Don't let the "cool vibe look" deceive you!

Dining area

Blackened Catch Orleans with fruit and creamed spinach.

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Beautiful outside patio!

Chesterfield's

3.6(177 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

Ketchup but not mustard bottle?

Seafood stuffed creole porkchops

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Rear of restaurant

Brass Hat Midtown

3.9(44 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great bar tender (Gypsy), rest of front house staff okay. Back of house staff struggles which I…read moreattribute to management (or lack thereof). They are regularly out of various wines, beers, and food items. They have already shrunk the food menu to an unappetizing limited menu and the quality is below the IHG standard. Perhaps instead of remodeling a perfectly good space, IHG should have invested in better menu items, more consistent food preparation, and beverages patrons actually want on the menu. The local patrons meet or outnumber hotel patrons most nights during the week, but repeated requests for better food and alcohol selections are ignored. I just want it to be better. It's one of our only options available in the evening in midtown!

This place is temporarily closed. The owner should update the listing. Major bummer because we…read morebooked at the Indigo hotel because of the on-site restaurant.

Some of the interior seating

Tomahawk Pork Chop over Mashed Potatoes w/ Steamed Vegetables

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IHOP

2.6(75 reviews)

1.3 mi

The amazing food made up for the cramped feel of the restaurant. Pancakes were fantastic. Will be…read morereturning.

We went in on Sunday night and put order in . There was 5 of us . Our food came out very slow and…read morenot together. We were there probably 2 hours . I noticed a lot of food went out for call in orders while we waited. I've been there 2 times not impressed. The waitress all were nice , we just couldn't get our order together and it took a long time .

IHOP Cover

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IHOP

Tabella

3.7(164 reviews)

0.6 mi

I love stopping at Tabella when I am in Hattiesburg. We went for lunch for my mother's birthday,…read moreand everything was amazing. The service was great, and the food was even better. I got the chicken parm, my Italian go to and recommend it to everyone.

Took us 10 minutes to even be acknowledged by our waitress in a half empty restaurant…read more They brought out the wrong food when they brought our food out. The only positives were the comped entree and gift card because of the bad service.

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Meat Lasagna

Veal marsala with the sod of meatballs

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Meat Lasagna

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Owen H.

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2 years ago

the hashbrowns were so good.the bacon was so crispy. the waffle was very good ,and the waffle paired well with the syrup. So good I love it . read more

Joshua C.

Elite 14

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1279

11 years ago

First time to one of these places (never really wanted to try it). I now call it Awful House.

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The Midtowner

4.3

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Great place great atmosphere, they have a bar and they're open real early serving alcohol and food…read more It's quite perfect for those who work late at night and just get off in the morning and need a break from reality. Their food is really good though, and staff is friendly. Highly recommended for breakfast/brunch.

Pretty warm inside for advertising that it's air conditioned. The food was okay, nothing just…read morespectacular. Our server was good though.

Vicious Biscuit

4.4

(66 reviews)

04/22/26 This visit…read moredid not disappoint. We live in Florida and first visited Vicious Biscuit (the original location) quite a few years ago while on vacation. They opened one in Florida and when we visited we were just not as impressed and decided we probably wouldn't go back unless it was the original one. While on vacation again, we noticed Vicious Biscuit on the map and decided to give it another try. I'm so glad we did because the food was spot on and delicious. I got the Vicious and my husband got the Flame Thrower. The biscuits are buttery, flaky, and flavorful. Both of ours came with a cheddar jalapeño biscuit and they were exactly as we had remembered when we visited the OG Vicious Biscuit. The chicken, the cowboy candy, and gravy on mine were perfect. The chicken, cowboy candy, and candied bacon on my husband's were equally excellent. Great job on making us wanting to visit again! Vicious Biscuit is once again a stop we'll be looking for on our next road trip!

I ordered breakfast here three days in a row because it was that good! I can be kinda picky when it…read morecomes to breakfast so, anywhere that has egg whites and gluten free bread comes in clutch. I ordered the egg white omelette a couple times and each time it was really good! The pico de gallo on top was fresh and complemented the avocado. I The potatoes were also seasoned really well too. My husband had the keto bowl more than once as well so, you know he enjoyed it. The restaurant is cute and modern. They get busy really fast of the weekend so, we just preferred to order takeout in advance. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm staying in the area.

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ

4.0

(140 reviews)

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.

The Honey Baked Ham Company

4.1

(15 reviews)

Welcomed immediately upon entering. The young man was kind and very polite as I asked questions…read more The service was quick and the sandwich was tasty; not too heavy. Just what I wanted on a hot summer day.

Can't do a same day order in the app....how 19th century of a company. Tried to add mustard on…read moresandwich and was told it would be an upcharge and yet if I used the 19th century app for a next day order then no upcharge would occur. Lady taking my order was unconcerned about my concerns and then I realized.....THIS IS WHY I RARELY EAT HERE! This was my last visit to a business that does not care. I will get better service and a more flavorful sandwich from McAlisters. Place is clean and quiet, so I guess they have that going for them.

The Deck

3.1

(13 reviews)

I ordered a steak, egg and cheese biscuit that turned out to be a heavily greasy steak, cheese with…read morea microwaved egg biscuit. I paid over $8 for this and an apple juice. Tasted horrible. Definitely won't try it again. May one day try a burger. I've heard great things about them.

Was in town for an late afternoon cross country meet in Columbia. Asked a friend where to go for…read moresome good grubb at 6pm on a Tuesday, they said The Deck is right near by and good! Attached to the gas station. You can sit down or drive thru. Service was fast and the gentleman serving was very polite. Burgers were more than I expected. Meaty and worth it! The Deck burger had me happy with all the pickles on it. Plenty room to sit inside and very clean.

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3.3

(23 reviews)

This has always been our place to go for sandwiches in Hattiesburg. Firehouse has the best subs…read more However, the last two times we have eaten at this location the smoke has been so strong it burns your eyes and your clothes smell like grease. There is something wrong with the vent equipment in the restaurant. This has got to be hurting business. I know we will go somewhere else if this continues.

This place is usually pretty good but today it was not. Quite a bit shy on the meat and extras…read more Missing the extra pickle. The workers here are always awesome as far as attitude goes, but they sometimes skimp on tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, meat. The sandwich tasted good. It was just kind of on the skinny side. It's kind of loud when the place is busy so I wouldn't suggest eating your food there. Pick it up and go somewhere else.

Movie Star Restaurant & Catering

4.0

(5 reviews)

I absolutely love this place it reminds me of home. I love the decor and the people look so…read morefriendly. They are always checking on you for refills and if u need anything. We live not far from here in Columbia. The fried chicken is always so crispy. All the vegetables taste fresh from the garden. I die for there sweet tea.

Location is easy to find. Workers are nice and attentive. Giving 1 star because of the quality of…read morefood. The salad was soggy and brown marks showing that it's old. None of the food is labeled. The corn bread muffins had no taste. The bread rolls were plain . The fried chicken was dried out completely. The mashed potatoes had some pink stuff in it. The vegetable soup barely had broth. The dessert station was bland. The only thing we enjoyed was the blue bell ice-cream cups. :/

Chicken Salad Chick

3.7

(19 reviews)

They were busy. We had a kinda long wait for our food…read more It was okay. The fruity Fran was very lacking in fruit. It's supposed to have apples, grapes, and pineapple. Look at the photo and you be the judge. It's like the old Where's the Beef commercials. Except where's the fruit?!

This store is becoming a disgrace to the Midtown area. Every time I've visited recently, they're…read moreout of something. Today, I came during lunchtime, not long after they opened, and almost every side was gone. I chose one option, and it was out. I picked another, and that was out too. I even tried changing my side to a pimento cheese and that wasn't available either. It's incredibly frustrating to come in expecting a full menu and have so many items unavailable, especially during lunch. The only positive part of my visit was the cashier, who provided excellent customer service despite the situation. Unfortunately, great customer service can't make up for the constant lack of food. I won't be returning to this location.

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