Service was slow which was okay for the BBQ vibe. Owner was friendly for sure. But...I just didn't like the food. I understand BBQ is probably the most scrutinized but I'm not a BBQ regular and just trying to be objective. I got a two meat plate which also came with two sides. The pulled pork was more like sloppy Joe style with way too much sauce. The brisket was really thin and more like bacon. I thought the amount of food was small. It all fit on one 8-10" plate. The price was $18.99 plus all the extra OS taxes and tip so ended up being $25 for lunch. Unfortunately, I regretted eating here; especially contemplating other options I could eat out for $25 and decided I won't be back. read more

Love the food here very fast and delicious food easy to get in an out as well i would definitely recommend to anyone

Throwback old fashioned bbq place. Went with the ribs, potato salad , beans- came with piece of Texas toast. Liked the taste of it all. Mike ,the owner- spent 30 minutes chatting with us. Gave us history of the place, talking about the neighborhood,where and what else to do. Fascinating gentleman- I wish him the best ! read more

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Haven't been here since 1998 when we were stationed at Keesler - it's BETTER than I remember. Mike is taking over for his dad, who took it over from his parents. DO NOT PASS OVER this outstanding BBQ, and don't miss the Pies for dessert. read more

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Wonderful food and people. We stopped in while in Ocean Springs for the day and were helped by two of the sweetest young ladies. Our food was delicious as well. Thank you for a wonderful experience - we will be back next time we are in town! read more

Great bbq Great service Love the Pleasants restaurant They provide great service Give it a try read more

This was okay for lunch. I had the rib plate with cole slaw and collard greens, which was served with Texas toast. I'm not sure why it was 20 minutes to be prepared, but I had the Internet and kept myself entertained. The ribs were meaty but very covered in sauce. The cole slaw was good and crisp. The collards were a bit bland. The place is not fancy and has almost no decor. It's simple and that's okay. [Review 14176 overall, 1498 of 2020, number 67 in Mississippi.] read more

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Food taste like it was store brought. The Beans were nasty. I would not recommend. Place did not look too pleasing.

The meat is tiny and overcooked! Little drums from a baby chic. Little thighs from a baby chick. Plus it's dry and scorched looking. The bbq sauce is god awful! No wonder this place is always empty. Anyway, I bit of the drum to try it and the top layer was rubbery so I tried the meat underneath. My dad ate the sausage. We got our money back because we couldn't eat it. Right after, just from that little try we go so sick to our stomachs it started to hurt really badly and I went to the hospital and had a touch of food poisoning. My dad had to shit right after and good thing he did because he didn't get sick like I did. I took the meds and finally got some relief in the morning. EAT HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK read more

If you like boiled rib that are not cute done and a bbq sauce that taste store, ( meaning horrible), you can't go wrong with this place. OMG, I spent $30 for some terrible backyard BBQ. Lol as a philosopher once said, you have to try it to learn it. It amazes me that they have such a good reputation when the food is cooked and prepared so poorly. Lol Taste is an individual thing. For me is pass and go to another place I won't mention on government st. That truly can do a better job. Oh and if your thinking of the shed skip it. What happen to your food? read more

A marked improvement over the last time I was there. Clean and well maintained with no roaches running around. Service is quick and accurate Al's staff has great suggestions for items. Food is flavorful and has plenty of smoke, and sauces enhance the taste. read more

The bbq was what you might expect from a decent bbq joint, but way overpriced for the little you get. In my home state of Arkansas, you'll never leave hungry if you order a main course from the menu. Unfortunately, both my wife and I were dissatisfied when we left this place. I admit I have a big appetite, but my wife rarely ever finishes what's on her plate; and she was first to recommend stopping somewhere to get a burger before we headed home. There are better options for bbq in Biloxi and Gulfport; and they won't leave you hungry. Unfortunately, I can't say this was a pleasant experience. read more

Tha food is delicious and service was amazing. I had a pulled pork sandwich and totally forgot to take pictures because the smell when you walked in had me so hungry that it slipped my mind. I'll be going back soon, and I'll get pictures then. Definitely recommend! read more

Was in the area so decided to check out some of the areas highest rated BBQ places. I have to say I was disappointed with this joint. Friendly staff but girl taking order did not seem to really know menu or even how to take care of you. I will not waste time going into all the details. As for the food, I had ribs and chicken. Why, at 2:30 in the afternoon the BBQ place was out of chicken and could not do a 1/2 chicken dinner so I told them to give me s few ribs to offset. The chicken was kind of dry and no skin on it. The ribs were good. Also had bake beans which were nothing special and slaw. BBQ is more about the sauce here and this misses the mark for me. First, no sauce on the tables. Seems they only have one sauce and it's just OK. A little spice or peppery but does not stand out. read more

Pleasant's BBQ - Chicken and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Best bbq I've had on the gulf coast to date. Not only that the owner and staff are very friendly. I honestly felt more like part of the family than anything while ring on my take out order. Pulled pork sandwich was top notch and they even send it separate so it's not soggy by the time you get home. 10/10 highly recommend read more

Food poisoned like never before!!!! I almost died. I had to get on an antibiotic AND antiviral AND take anti-nausea medication. I lost 30 pounds in less than 3 weeks... and could not stand. I will NEVER eat here nor from their food trucks and advise you not to either. SHAME ON THIS PLACE and the people who work there, specifically Michael!! read more

Fast and kind service! Clean and cozy restaurant. Indoor or outdoor seating, plenty of parking. read more

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My Hubby and I just enjoyed a great lunch here. The people were FANTASTIC! Definitely recommend this place . read more

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I did not like the pulled pork sandwich. Baked beans did not taste like baked beans, more like canned pork and beans. Fries were good and fresh. Will not be back. read more

Good BBQ, very friendly owner and staff. Ordered the 2 meat plate. Both brisket and ribs were awesome. Had greens and beans for sides. Both were distinctly favorable and very good. Being from Colorado, I'm used to half ass bbq that all tastes the same. Pleasant's was an eye opener to the art of bbq. For desert, we had awesome little sweet potato and pecan pies. Rolled out a happy man. The owner Mike gave us a tip on Our next stop - Shearwater Pottery; and a friendly regular at the next table got in his car and led us there. True southern hospitality. read more

Pleasant's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ordered wings. Was serves 6 flats that looked like they came from immature chickens and were overly seasoned. Staff rude and acted as if they didn't want to be bothered. They also didn't have anything on the menu available for order. After taking a bite, I threw the chicken in the trash and walked down the street to another restaurant where the service more than made up for the bad taste left in my mouth from Not so Pleasant's BBQ. read more

We like driving off the beaten path to find nonchain dining. We ordered several items. I must admit the ribs are awesome. And call ahead to order a whole pecan pie. We had single pieces and wanted more. We went back the next day for food for our 10 hr drive home! read more

Best BBQ on the Gulf Coast. Service will make you feel at home. The daily specials are on fire especially the pork chops, meat loaf and the catfish. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent bbq and very clean place. Sweet, friendly owners. We enjoyed the ribs and pulled pork with the Mississippi style bbq sauce - tomato based with vinegar and just sweet enough. Sides of baked beans, coleslaw and turnip greens were all delicious and home made. Full tummies and happy faces. Lots of parking too. read more

This is a good little family business . The employees are very friendly. It is very clean place . The food was very fresh and hot !

Love this small mom and pop place. It's been around a long long time and I can see why. We were treated like family from the time we came in to the time we left. Great service. Cant say enough about the friendly service. Awesome experience but let's get to the most important thing of all The Food. On Tuesdays they have meatloaf, cabbage, cornbread and mashed potatoes. All of it was delicious. Also ordered a sausage link with a side of potato salad and was extremely good. Me and my family really liked this place so definitely give it a try. The menu isnt big but the food they do have is amazing. read more

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Now this is BBQ at it's best!! Great ribbs, excellent brisket, great potatoe salid, and damn fine BBQ beans. Michael Pleasant and his son do a great job of customer service. I shall return. read more

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Ordered the daily meatloaf special and a pulled pork sandwich. It was all good food. Need to go back and hit the bbq menu harder.

This is probably one of the best bbq restaurants I've been too. I'm not a big fan of ribs but the ribs here were amazing!!! Seriously 10/10!! If you want some good BBQ go to Pleasant's, you won't regret it. Also, the staff is awesome! Our waitress was so kind and Michael, the owner, came out and talked with us, which we enjoyed! Overall 5 star rating from me for the great food and even better hospitality! read more

For people who like to eat out a lot, or at least people who like to go on road trips, there is this dream of walking into some random place that you might have missed if you we're paying attention and having a meal that defies your expectations. That place may be a diner with the best apple pie in America or an eatery attached to a gas station off the interstate that oddly enough serves the best Chinese food you've ever had. But you're always a little reluctant to go in at first, and your bravery is rewarded. Pleasant's BBQ is such a place. Located in trendy Ocean Springs, Pleasant's has an unassuming storefront but just the bare minimum of what you'd expect from a restaurant. Within a few blocks of the restaurant are designer stores, fine dining restaurants, and bars. But Pleasant's is just four walls and a some tables and chairs. I happened upon this place while pub crawling in Ocean Springs on St. Patrick's day 2011. I was hungry and all the other places in the area were jam packed. Pleasant's was just beyond the crowded areas and was able to accommodate our large group. Indeed, we were the only customers there when we arrived. I ordered the Pleasant's special, a pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and coleslaw. The food won me over. Everything tasted as it you'd imagine it would when eating southern BBQ. I'm not sure what their secret is, but according to them, "The secret is in the sauce!" Whatever the secret is, it works. Definitely check this place out if you get the chance. read more

The staff/owners are incredibly sweet and wonderful, and the food is amazing and always filling! I go every chance I get, I've never had any complaints over anything from them. Cannot recommend them enough, you will be getting great service and a great meal. :) read more

We had the pork sandwich and beef sandwich. Both were very good. The sides were homemade and tasted good. The sauce was so good we bought a bottle to go. They were very friendly and lived up to the "pleasant" name. read more

Real bbq & so delicious. Would return. The owner is super friendly. I got the brisket and it was perfectly smoked and sauced. Honestly, this could be the best bbq I have ever had. read more

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Stopped by here on a journey for barbecue in Mississippi, and as the other reviews say - it is all about the sauce. The sauce is a sweet/molasses/tomato style sauce, and a healthy dose is mixed in with the pulled pork. Ate the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. The ribs were the star of the show. They had a nice smoke to them, and were finished off on the grill with the sauce before serving. Since I am not a fan of sauce-driven barbecue, I would only give this joint three stars. The four stars are given for the pitmaster, Michael Pleasant, who spent some time with us while we ate. read more

Pleasant's BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, and ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Nice location, easy to park, right off of the main street in Ocean Springs. Brisket was moist and tender, sliced thin, which is different than I've ever had it but in a good way. Sausage had a great smoked flavor, texture was good; crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, again in a good way. Ribs were my favorite, fall of the bone, great smoky flavor. Potato salad and baked beans were just okay. I met the owner, very friendly, great service. Will definitely be back. 5 stars. read more

Best BBQ we found in the area! Cooked in the smoker out front. Tried the ribs, brisket, and sausage. read more

Pleasant's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Loved the authentic BBQ experience. Met the owner. Met some locals. If you want fancy sides, this isn't the place. But the ribs were tasty and the homemade sauce was outstanding (and used in moderation) read more

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Ordered the brisket plate. The brisket was dry and the house made BBQ sauce was sub par in flavor. The portion size of the brisket was fair but the baked beans and potato salad was tiny in size. The price of the food would seem fair if they gave bigger portions of the side items. I was going to leave a 3 star review but the waiter was 5 star, so I must be fair to that outstanding service. read more

The food was great. I would have given five stars but they didn't hold the bbq sauce on kids plate. They are supper nice and great food. Hope as a small business u visit. read more

Great prompt service with a friendly smile was recommended by one of the owners. Stopped in the give it a try, because owner asked me to. Purchased BBQ ribs and chicken, beans and collards. With a tease portion of pecan pie (lol) I am glad I beat the evening crowd. The food was good, but not worth the $16.00 I paid for it, nothing to brag about or have to return. I hadn't had good ribs in a while, and these can't beat my family BBQ at Cook outs. read more

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