Came here after a long day at the range with a group of 8, seating arrangements were easy to get…read morebased on timing and the staff was pleasant in helping us get set up even though our entire group was not there to start. Order a few of their cocktails, it was delicious! Tried a craft beer and that was awesome as well! Ended up having their burger for dinner and it was satisfying! Overall service was great, food and drinks came out consistently well, and they had music playing in the background which set a nice environment.

Great place to get pub food. I had takeout and was very convenient. I got the Smashburger, which…read morecame with fries. The burger was a bit smaller than anticipated. The flavors and textures were great. The fries were decent. Nothing spectacular. I'll come back and try again.

While on our way to New Orleans on our road trip, we wanted to stop at Hattiesburg as a lot of road…read moresigns in MS mention this town. This place ended up being our choice and no regrets on that. Alexandra did an amazing job explaining the menu and also being patient with our lack of decision making. LOL. We ended up ordering two burgers as the place is named after burgers and blues (nice to hear a Muddy Waters tune coming by as well) - both Bourbon and Downtown burgers were delicious, had a REAL angus Pattie (and that was appreciated by our tastebuds), a nice bun that could be compacted to edible proportions (we have seen way a lot worse in our lives) and all the fixings were fresh. Oh yes, we added an order of fried pickles but did not expect a full-size order, still yummy but hard to stop.... lastly, we ordered the fried apple pie and a coffee to hold us over. Success on that one, that cake is downright dangerous as you cannot eat stop eating it. TOP stuff. Ambiance? It's a burger place in a medium size town and it delivers exactly that, none of the foo foo, but very honest. Great staff, very personable and courteous. 10/10.

We started with the Hattiesburg Hot wings. They were hot. And they were amazing. Really superb…read morewings. I got the cowboy candy burger. I think that's what it was called. It was delicious! I could not identify all the flavors going on. But it was exceptionally flavorful. And filling. I did ask for sweet potato waffle fries but they gave me regular fries. Que sera sera. Fun place. Good ambiance. Good service.

Amazing food and service. Drinks were also great. We got the corn ribs and fried chicken and it…read morewas delicious. Will definitely be back!

If you're looking for authentic Gulf Coast flavor in Hattiesburg, Crescent City Grill delivers…read more The gumbo was incredible--deep flavor and clearly made the right way. On the bartender's recommendation, I ordered the Catfish Plaquemine, and it was phenomenal. Perfectly prepared catfish with a sauce that really brought the dish together. This place has the feel of a classic New Orleans-style restaurant with consistently strong seafood. Definitely worth a visit and I'll be back.

If great restaurants were graded on atmosphere and service alone, Crescent City Grill would be…read moresitting near the top of the class. The staff is attentive without hovering, professional without feeling scripted, and they genuinely make you feel welcome. The ambience hits that sweet spot -- energetic but still comfortable, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy your meal. Now let's talk about the real headline act: the cheese grits. Absolutely out of this world. Creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned and the pepper Jack cheese added a wonderful touch-- they weren't a side dish, they were the star of the show. If they sold those by the gallon, I'd consider questionable life decisions. I ordered the shrimp po'boy. The shrimp themselves? Fantastic. Fresh, fried just right, and piled generously. The toppings and that homemade remoulade (or whatever magic sauce they're whipping up back there) were bright and flavorful. The only hiccup: the bread. The ends were toasted with the intensity of a NASA heat shield. I needed jaw strength training to get through the first few bites. Once you navigated past that crunchy barricade though, it was smooth sailing. I finished with the deep dish apple pie à la mode. I'm not sure if it was made in-house, outsourced, or assembled by a dessert engineer in a lab somewhere -- but I don't really care. It worked. Warm apples, flaky crust, walnuts, brown sugar, and cold ice cream melting into the whole situation... excellent flavor combo. Bonus points for a strong bourbon selection at prices that don't require a small loan application. That alone will get me back in the door. Four stars because of the bread battle, but I'd absolutely come back -- especially for those grits and a good pour of bourbon.

Dropped in for lunch in a Wednesday because I saw a picture of their burger on Yelp. Ordered…read morecheeseburger and fries. Outstanding. Really good burger. Huge. Ate out side and chatted with Alex, the bartender. Cool guy and great employee. I'd never been there before so he showed me around. Thanks Alex. I'll definitely be back.

Thursday night steak night on the deck was delightful. Cowboy cooked us up a delicious ribeye and…read moreour waitress, Cindy, was great. It was a beautiful evening to sit out on the deck and enjoy the live guitar music provided by a local college student. I highly recommend a stop at J's Tavern

What a pretty and fun place to hang! Beers are delicious and don't miss the pig candy! It's…read moreamazing. Goes so well with the Brussel Sprouts! Angela is the best server! Super fun! Attentive and friendly!

We went here after a long day of travel and business meetings. I ordered the Bee's Knees burger…read morewith garlic parm truffle fries and both were delicious. The burger was a good size and had plenty of toppings. They come by themselves so take a look at the sides. We opted for the full side of fries and it was big enough to share.

When they were located in Collins, I visited several times. They introduced me to a Smash burger…read morethat was delicious. Their shrimp poboys were as good as Louisiana style. They were from Hattiesburg; I think the Covid 19 pandemic hurt their business.

601 Social Eatery is a breath of fresh air among gas station and fast food places along the roadway…read morein Collins. This former gas station now quaint diner is a MUST STOP! Order the catfish or shrimp poboy and let LaKisha squirt their sassy Voodoo sauce all over. OH, definitely get the chicken wings also with the Voodoo sauce. If you are a good patron, you will have the opportunity to order the fried Oreos- yes, you should! The poboy bread tastes as if New Orleans is right outside. The owners and employees are the nicest and most appreciative one will find amid the desert of good ol' diner food. I will definitely return! Thank you for awesome service!

Wife and I enjoyed dinner at Mario's for my birthday dinner. Our server, Carmen did an excellent…read morejob. Was attentive to our table refilling the bread basket, which the bread here is awesome. The fried calamari was on point. Our entrees came fairly quickly, lobster ravioli and Mario's pizza. In true Italian culture, both dishes was plenty with leftovers to take home. Carmen offered syrawberry cheesecake as a birthday gift. The restaurant is quiet enough to have a conversation and enjoy your meal without distracting noise.

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar -- a place where I left happy... but also slightly disappointed…read moreand emotionally confused. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which sounded like a life decision I'd brag about later. What arrived was 4 ravioli and 4 small shrimp -- which, in most cultures, is called an appetizer but I might just need to go on a diet. Flavor-wise it was... politely stated..Not bad, just kind of bland. Also the shrimp still had the tails on, so dinner became a part-time job. Nothing says "fine dining" like performing minor seafood surgery in pink sauce while your pasta cools. The wine list was the real plot twist. No rosé. No Sauvignon Blanc. I have never -- and I mean never -- gone to an Italian restaurant and ordered beer out of necessity. Yet here we are. It just didn't feel right. Now, credit where it's due: the garlic bread was actually really good (though I'm pretty sure it didn't grow up in that kitchen), and the limoncello cake -- confirmed not house-made -- was honestly the star of the meal. Service was great, atmosphere was pleasant, and I didn't have a bad time... Three stars: good evening, questionable portion sizing, and a restaurant that accidentally convinced me to drink beer at an Italian restaurant.

Mar 2023 We had a group get together for the night cobbling…read moretables together to accommodate all of us. We had grabbed a few beers to entertain though there were a number of them that the keg was already tapped unfortunately. There was large outdoor seating area with a small outdoor stage as well, probably for day concerts. A jazz band was setting up inside the play for the night though which was nifty. Food was decent. I had gotten the grilled cheese and fries. Others had gotten burgers and chicken tenders, and there were mozzarella sticks to share. Fries came out hot which was nice, but nothing's gonna wow you on that end. Oil definitely needed to be changed though to be honest. Can be good for certain purposes, but misses on other marks.

Great atmosphere! wonderful people. good times.!!…read more The garden in the back is super comfortable and there is a cornhole game !

Right off the bat, as soon as we walked in, it smelled amazing. We were able to seat ourselves, and…read moreour waiter was very pleasant and accommodating. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and my favorite part was the music playing in the background. The food was spectacular. I ordered the lamb kabob, and the lamb was incredibly tender and grilled to perfection. It also came with hummus and a Greek salad. I topped everything off with the baklava, which was crunchy, delicious, and not overly sweet. Overall, this experience was a 10/10. It might just be my new favorite spot and definitely one of Hattiesburg's hidden gems.

We LOVE this place. The food is always amazing and the staff make us feel welcome…read more Every time we come our food comes out fast and the portions are huge!