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    Wilson’s Commissary

    4.0 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BURGER + ONION RINGS
    Delaney S.

    This restaurant was recommended to us by two different people so we made a point to come here for dinner. We stopped in on a Friday night and were seated right away. There is plenty of parking because this location has a large parking lot out front. The restaurant has a large bar, lots of tvs playing sporting events, and long tables to sit at. It was extremely loud inside to where we had difficulty hearing one another chat at the table. I ordered the special that was on the sign out front - shrimp creole over rice with a side salad. My mother ordered a burger with onion rings. We thought the food was delicious. I thought the portions were plentiful for the price. The salad was very fresh and oh my god the shrimp creole was remarkable. There were games to bring to your table to play while waiting for the food. We enjoyed the tabletop ring toss game. This is definitely a good spot to watch a sporting game and have some drinks.

    Meatloaf mashed potatoes and lima beans.

    We arrived around noon on Monday for lunch. The seating is 2 extremely long tables that seats probably 20 people. You will feel like you are sitting on top of others. We ordered a veggie plate with okra, cream corn, broccoli casserole & bread pudding. This meal was tasty and a decent portion. The shrimp po-boy that waa ordered was excellent and a large portion. I ordered the meatloaf, mashed potatoes & lima beans. I would have loved to have had more meatloaf it was terrific but not much of it. The lima beans were flavorful. I suggest you skip the mashed potatoes if you are expecting home made potatoes. These definitely were not. Stop in for a tasty southern cooked meal with friendly staff.

    Mike T.

    Very clean, different look interior with the long table set up. But beautiful look. I sat counterside, ordered fried chicken and 2 sides. Jalapeño cornbread came out. Little bites of goodness.....so tasty. Salad was good. Ranch, yes. Mashed and gravy very good.. a little salty. Fried Chicken? Crunchy, light, moist, delicious...excellent!!

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    Girls working at this restaurant were the rudest people I have ever came across.. I was thinking what a cute little town,expecting southern hospitality. I dont understand what we did All I know is that the people working that day did not want us there, so we walked out.

    Brianna P.

    Oh my goodness, talk about a glow up! New location is so spacious compared to original. There is even seating outside. The food has also improved! The Mexican cornbread is packed with flavor! And the mini biscuits are so delicious, you don't even need butter. But of course you should add butter. Fried fish was perfectly fried. The okra was just right, not breaded to death. The black eyed peas were just what I desired, flavored perfectly with some good ole bacon. The bread pudding was good but definitely a different take on it. It's a white chocolate thick sauce almost like a frosting. Bread is moist but again not like traditional bread pudding. Definitely will be back and is a must if you are touring the town of Laurel.

    Fried pork chops, greens and creamed corn
    D. Scott C.

    They must have been better at their old location. It's all family seating, with long tables. We were told that they had just moved into their current location. We had high expectations of the food, only to be let down in a big way. Boss Lady ordered the fried chicken, which was cold, not crunchy at all, and lacked seasoning. The mashed potatoes and gravy were just ok. She said the BEP was the best thing. I had the fried pork chops (ok taste but overcooked). The greens were sweet (hells no!) and the creamed corn was bland. One of my biggest grips is the beer list. Some of the names were familiar, BUT none of them had a description...PLEASE add a simple description of the beers. We won't be back.

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    Jennifer M.

    This place is a Must if you are ever in Laurel, Mississippi!!! You sit where they tell you, so u may be sitting with some Strangers so talk it up and make some new Friends!!! The prices are Cheap. All dinners are $9.50 (meat, 2 sides and cornbread/biscuits) Add some Homemade Bread Pudding for $2!! The Meatloaf was yummy and the Best Mashed Potatoes I have had!!! Chicken Fried Steak was also good!! We prefer the White Gravy!!! Mac n cheese was ok. Not the worst! Get there early. They are only open from 10-2!

    Vickie E.

    We were delighted to find the new location and it was such a neat vibe! Our server was as pleasant as could be & waited on us with the best of southern hospitality! We got there at 1:30 and they close at 2. They had pretty much sold out of all the entrees for the day. We did order and the food was delicious but was served very lukewarm and the Lima beans had far too much salt. We would definitely go back & give them another shot but would go earlier to be able to have a better selection!! Laurel, MS is a cute southern MS town!!

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    Mike M.

    While in Laurel last week, I discovered this newish restaurant (opened last October) downtown and visited for lunch as Wilson's Commissary is open every day but for lunch only. Inside it's clean looking and attractive and is a table service restaurant that serves Southern style cooking. Parking is free on the street or in nearby free parking lots. The menu has a list of meats and veggies with salads and sandwiches too. Dessert pies and alcohol are also on the menu. Their entrees come with one meat and two vegetables and jalapeño cornbread or a homemade biscuit for $9.50! Yes, that's right, $9.50. I ordered the pot roast that comes with rice and picked lima beans and black eyed peas for the veggies and a biscuit. First to arrive was the bread basket that had mini biscuits and mini cornbread with some butter and they were good to eat. Less than 10 minutes my lunch arrived. The pot roast was shredded in brown gravy and over a bed of white rice. Man, that was some excellent meat, gravy and rice! The roast was very tender (no knife needed) and flavorful and the gravy and rice melt in my mouth. Truly delicious! The lima beans and peas were also delicious with the peas having bacon mixed in them. Finally, my table service was very warm and friendly. With the quality of taste of my meal and at that price point I must give a 5 score here. How can I not? Wilson's Commissary is an excellent place to dine for lunch 7 days a week. Laurel is fortunate to have it and I predict success here.

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    True southern cooking! Some of the best food we've ate. Y'all need to stop in here with a empty stomach because they got healthy portions.

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    Food is hit and miss noticed it's better during the week than on weekends.Wait staff does an excellent job.

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    Great People and service I recommend this this place business good southern comfort food

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    3.5
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    (248 reviews)
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