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

The food was amazing and the service was great!. The ambiance was wonderful, hadn't heard of this and it was a spur of the moment decision to eat here. read more

We had an amazing , unexpected , and memorable ding experience here for a late lunch. We walked into this "cafe" in downtown Hattiesburg to find white paper on the tables, tastefully decorated and a perfect volume jazz playlist providing just the right ambient music. Charlotte our server couldn't have been more knowledgeable about the menu, the establishment and the area. I ordered pork chops, eggs, toast, & grits. Husband had the Blue plate special , and chose the catfish, collard greens & coleslaw to go with the hush puppies & cornbread. They had a full bar & a tempting specialty cocktail menu as well as happy hour specials but we decided to stick with water as we were on a road trip. Again, this was a completely unexpected experience. Everything was cooked to perfection & tasted incredible. Charlotte explained that this is the closest to New Orleans style food that you will find around. She then told us the chef offers "a taste" of 2 deserts (changes daily if offered). A white chocolate Brad pudding and a chocolate cake with sauce. Oh wow!! Much more than a taste but full dessert portion. Both were so good and genuinely appreciated. Such a good meal, with incredible service and beautiful atmosphere. We will be back. Thank you! read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Bread pudding with white chocolate sauce dessert - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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I got the creole crabcake pasta, and it was the best crabcake that I've ever tried. The pasta itself was very good, very flavorful and creamy and not too heavy on the stomach. Good portion sizes and the bread that comes with was also great. Overall, the food came out fast, service was good, highly recommend this place and I would come back. read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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I went to Blu Jazz with a friend for the brunch menu. I had the sweet potatoe pancakes and fried chicken. Very flavorful, and the pancakes were not overly sweet. My friend had the steak and eggs, which were also good. Our waitress was attentive and very nice. Very cute place! read more

Hands down the best pork chops ever! My husband and I drive an hour and a half just to eat here, and it's always worth it. Every visit, the food is spot-on and the staff makes you feel right at home. We'll definitely be back next month -- can't wait! read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Red fish that was cooked perfectly!!! - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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My wife and I went here for an early dinner over the weekend and really enjoyed it. We used to go to Walnut Circle Grill in Downtown Hattiesburg several years ago before they closed down, and the food definitely reminded us of that place. Our waitress Sharlot was very nice, and the chef, who was also very nice, delivered the food to our table himself. We got the fried green tomatoes, stuffed pork chops and Mardi Gras pasta. It was all awesome. That creole cream sauce they put on the stuffed pork chops is one of the best sauces you'll try. read more

Nice, cute, cozy brunch spot whether for a date or just out with some friends. Very friendly staff and jazzy live music. The sweet potato pancakes were a hit! And the bartender whipped up a couple tasty mocktails. I would definitely circle back next time I'm in the area read more

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This little place has my family's business now. Our waitress was very attentive. The food is PHENOMENAL. My parents got the fried green tomatoes and they were the best I've ever had. I got the sweet potato pancakes with fried chicken, it was divine. My hisndand got the chicken and waffles and it was delightful. My dad and brother in law got the stuffed redfish and I think it was the best redfish I've ever had. My sister got a ribeye steak and it was also quite tasty. Overall we will be back to explore the menu even more! read more

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Absolutely delicious! We had a party of 8 and everyone loved their meals. The Yardbird plate with sweet potato was pancakes was phenomenal! Highly recommend the blueberry mojito! We also had the redfish, redfish and grits and fried okra! All delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

Went for brunch and was not disappointed! Good food, good music, good service. I will be going back! read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Chicken & Waffles - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

After walking around downtown Hattiesburg, we decided to stop in for a late lunch. Seated right away, the ambiance is very relaxed but also upscale at the same time. The food was delicious. We had the chicken salad, blackened redfish and grits, and blackened chicken pasta. Everything was top notch! I also got a side of greens that came with the most delicious cornbread. Our server was also fantastic and took good care of us. Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

Today was the first day I got the opportunity to stop by the Blu Jazz. I've passed by on several occasions but always been too busy to stop. Always smelling indulgent aromas in the air, upbeat music, and a dark alluring atmosphere I knew it wouldn't be long before I would be drawn in my this mesmerizing force. I was right. We walked in and it was like stepping into a downtown New Orleans upscale restaurant. They aim to please for sure. There was instrumental music filling the room. It wasn't so loud that you had to scream huh, and wasn't so low to where there were awkward silences. There was Mardi Gras necklaces hanging from fixtures that made you feel as if a parade had just come through. We were greeted and seated awaiting our server. Our server came out post haste. She was very considerate offering a dinner menu in the beginning and then a brunch menu. She gave us time to order and came back with suggestions for a drink. There were different special available based on your alcohol preference. We ordered and the food came out in a timely manner. The food was cooked to perfection. We got the chicken and the stuffed redfish. Both were very good. The fish was nice and flaky and not over or undercooked. Since we do not eat carbs she gave us veggie options. They were amazing. I would have to say we will definitely be return customers. I would recommend. Location: 5 Prices: 5 Customer Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Quality: 5 read more

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Hands down best experience I've ever received from a restaurant! Quickly greeted and seated with an unmatched southern hospitality, Mr Charles Carter was hosting the Fourth of July Brunch and had the place rocking! Everyone was interactive with the singing and clapping, the vibe was nothing short of amazing. I got a shrimp PoBoy with jambalaya, being from south Louisiana I always expect a sub par sandwich but Blu Jazz Cafe did not disappoint one bit! Shrimp were nice sized & fresh, jambalaya was perfectly moist and seasoned. Even the battered fries were incredible, my lady ordered a hamburger steak with fried okra and potatoes. The okra looked and tasted fresh cut and hand battered, the hamburger steak definitely tasted like a fresh hand made patty. Every single thing we had ordered was nothing short of Great! We were having such a great time singing and enjoying the show we decided to stick around and order some desert..... white chocolate bread pudding with the sauce and my lady ordered the brownie and vanilla ice cream these were probably the best desserts I've ever had in a restaurant! I honestly can't get over how great of a time we had! They gained life long customers for sure! read more

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We went to the Lucky Rabbit antique stores and bazaar on a Saturday. This was our first visit to downtown Hattiesburg. The downtown area is quaint and lively at the same time. We decided to try the Blue Jazz Cafe, based on reviews and the menu. This was one of the best decisions we have made in a long time. I can't adequately describe the flavors. They were amazing!! We started with crab cake appetizers. These were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I had their daily special, which was called Grits and Grillades, I believe. It was stone ground grits, with smoked short rib for a protein, caramelized onions, green and red bell peppers. I was able to cut the meet with my spoon!! It was that tender. The dish was very good. My wife had the shrimp and grits. It was the best shrimp and grits we have ever had at a restaurant!!! The cream sauce was so flavorful!! The shrimp had great flavor and was not overcooked. It was mind blowing quality. Our server was very engaging and attentive. The meal was nicely spread out, meaning we had our drinks for a little while before we got the appetizer. There was plenty of time before our meal was served after the appetizer. We enjoy having time together while enjoying a meal and not feeling rushed. The owner, Nelson, is very personable and humble. I enjoyed having some conversation with him as I was leaving and he opened the door for me. He seemed like a genuine person. I highly recommend Blue Jazz Cafe if you are in downtown Hattiesburg. read more

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Came to Blu Jazz cafe while staying in Laurel Mississippi and everything was closed on the 4th of July in Laurel and we were not warned by the B&B we booked at. Right at the start from walking in the door, I was greeted with big smiles. Sat promptly. Cool place with a great atmosphere. We were lucky because a blues, jazz band that sounded phenomenal started to play. Southern Creole dishes on the menu so it made it hard to choose. I wanted to try them all! I at the chicken daily lunch special and my husband ate the chicken and waffles. We ordered crab cakes for an appetizer. The crab cakes were all crab, big and delicious with a little creole sauce on top. Phenomenal! Our lunch was fresh and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this restaurant. The adult cocktails are great too! The staff is super friendly and happy you are there. This was one of the best restaurants I have been in for years. read more

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Great service! Food was fast. Ordered chicken and waffles. Super tasty. Wish I would have ordered shrimp and grits, those smelled and look good. read more

Everything was really good, food, service, and clean!!! A must try! Went for brunch on our way to Gulf Shores. Group of 11 no problem.

Healthy servings with amazing taste! Service was fantastic as well. Great place to come inside and sit down for a great meal! read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Yard bird with sweet potato pancakes! Highly recommend! - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Omg!!!! Kudos to the chef! Went there and could have stayed! The food was SUPERB! The staff made my time there spectacular! Gave you a vibe of actually being in New Orleans! I wish that I could give you more stars!!! Certainly deserving of it! I WILL BE BACK! read more

I found a piece of hair in my food, which was really disappointing and unsanitary. When I brought it to the staff's attention, the manager only offered to replace the side -- no apology, no discount, no real effort to make it right. Mistakes happen, but how they're handled matters. I won't be returning, because the lack of accountability and basic customer care was just as unappetizing as the food. Manager name: Alice read more

This meal was very good and filling. The service was excellent. Very quick and friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was all very friendly. This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to. read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Crab cake pasta - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Great atmosphere, service and the food was absolutely wonderful. We had crabcakes and redfish, which were beyond good and the portions were huge. This place is a gem. read more

Visitors to Hattiesburg, Blu Jazz came recommended by a local we met in a bar. With a jazz band playing the Saturday night we were there the ambience was perfect. Table service was top-notch and the cocktails were generously poured. Across five diners we got chicken, steak and the catfish. All very good. Out the door tipped five of us cost $300. Great dinner experience in Hattiesburg. read more

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Service was above and beyond our waitress was on point. The food was okay nothing outstanding. The steak was a bit salty and too much pepper it lacked other seasonings. Brunch was priced fair. Cute establishment. read more

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I've enjoyed it. Service is acceptable. food is tasty, and the dim lit jazz atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. read more

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I come here for a graduation dinner and the experience was terrible. We waited nearly 4 hours for our food. Once we received our food my food was completely incorrect. I ordered shrimp pasta and received shrimp and grits. After this mistake I asked the waitress for a discount because I was told my food was given away by accident. The manager comes and informs me that they do not do discounts even if they inconvenienced me. I do not recommend at all. read more

I have been her twice. Once for dinner and once for brunch. We will not make that mistake again. WAY overpriced and the service is absolutely horrible!! Waited an hour for a table for brunch and spent $200 for brunch. The waitress forgot our appetizer and forgot 2 of my kids orders. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

We were visiting Hattiesburg and had no idea what would be a good place to go to so we used Yelp and found this place. It turns out the locals agree that this is one of the better stops for lunch and probably dinner but we did lunch. I ordered a catfish and fries and I have had catfish in the past that I wish I had not ordered. But this catfish saved all prior attempts. It was tasty flaky and moist. It really was the best Catfish I ever had. We will be stopping by again when we next visit family in Mississippi. read more

Had brunch Saturday. Our server Maylayna was great! We tried crabcakes, taste of New Orleans, and blackened pork chops with eggs. We enjoyed everything and the grits were exceptionally good. read more

We stopped here as we passed through town on the way home after a Thanksgiving trip. What an unexpected surprise! We were hoping for a comfortable place to grab a quick bite but it was so much more! The service was great. The staff were so friendly and we even met and chatted with the owner but the biggest highlight was the food. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! My favorite was the red beans and rice but the chicken and waffles were amazing too. We also ordered a green salad with grilled chicken and fried shrimp, mashed potatoes with the most delicious gravy. Everything was so good!! read more

Excellent excellent excellent!!!! The ambience, the music, the food, the service and the hospitality, all deserve 10 stars!!! Whether you're passing through like us, a local or staying in town for a while, you MUST try the Blu Jazz Cafe! Just go. You won't be sorry. You may even look me up to thank me. Thanks to Nelson and Keagan for wonderful food and service. See you next time we're in town. Wait! See your in the morning at the bagel spot for breakfast before we head out. read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - JP the blues man!! Playing what, 5 instruments?! Loved it! - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Great live music and fantastic food. The ambiance is a bit odd and the cigar store next door can leave a scent inside, but the food and servers more than made up for it! read more

Vibes are great! Food? Not so much, it's good if you're looking for a quick bit (I guess). My food was flavorless but pretty. The service wasn't to die for either, I went with a group of friends and sometimes felt like my waiter dreaded to come to my table. Nevertheless, we tipped. Would I go back? Not at my own will. read more

Loved the ambience and the wonderful helpful workers. The food is exquisite and will definitely go back.

We went to this place after being in Hburg for almost two years. With COVID it was closed when we first moved so on an anniversary night, we gave it a shot! Service was perfect with Elanna and food was really good. The only thing I would suggest is expanding the wine list. Reds were pretty basic and there would be a lot they could do with little effort! Pix attached. Red snapper grilled and blackened and stuffed with a huge baked potato, salad and broccolini. Stuffed with shrimp and crab meat. Oh, the appetizer is crab cake with shrimp and some sort of Cajun sauce. Awesome. Good music as well. Very nice spot. Check it out! read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Crab cake appetizer - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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We had our son and daughter in-laws wedding rehearsal dinner here . Jay and his team were very accommodating and reasonably priced . We offered our guests the redfish, crab cake pasta the NY Strip .Each of these entrees were amazing. We noticed in the lower level was live music . A fun local place for your next occasion out read more

Oh yeah. The home wreckers in this place will give you good feelings the whole time you are there. Music is awesome. Nice little place.

Wowza- this place was so delicious! I go to New Orleans quite often, but this shrimp poboy was one of the best I've had. My friends got the steak and eggs and the fried catfish with grits and fries and also had nothing but great things to say. Whatever they do when they fry..they're doing it right. I didn't get a photo but the bread pudding that was brought out for my friend's birthday was also soo delicious, and I'm picky about my desserts without chocolate. Lastly, Eric was such a great server! He was super kind and fun and made our experience very great. Great jazz atmosphere too- This place rocks (also sorry for the terrible photo I didn't expect to be writing this lol) read more

Blu Jazz Cafe - Southern Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg is winning with this place! Although this was my first time visiting since they've been established, the staff made me feel like I was weekly regular. The parking is decent, especially since there wasn't much going on the night we decided to try it out -- we got a fairly close street park. The ambiance and atmosphere when you first walk in is welcoming and exudes a real home town vibe. Our server, Keiana was awesome -- she was attentive, personable and pleasant. We ordered the nachos as an app, which is something I highly recommend! Our entrees includes, the burger, the grilled chicken with veggies, the catfish and the wings. Everything was awesome and priced at very reasonable prices. I would def suggest a visit to this restaurant in downtown Hattiesburg! read more

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