Fresh seafood, flavorful dishes, and portions that definitely satisfied. The decor was decent and gave a relaxed coastal vibe without trying too hard. Overall, a solid spot for good food and a nice dining experience. read more

I'm confused why this spot doesn't have 5 stars! Obviously people don't know delicious food! Okay y'all... we drove 3 1/2 hours with a party of six just to check this place out, and let me tell you -- SO worth the trip! From the moment we walked up, the vibe was pure vacation mode: bright umbrellas, good music, and that gorgeous waterfront view that makes you wanna stay all day. Appetizers: We went all in -- charbroiled oysters, raw oysters, gator bites, fried green tomatoes, spinach dip, and a side salad (not pictured because it didn't last long ). Every single bite was on point! The charbroiled oysters? Buttery, smoky perfection. Gator bites? Crispy outside, tender inside, and seasoned just right. Not a single miss here! Entrées: We covered the menu like pros -- fried platter, blackened platter, blackened alligator tacos, redfish, bang bang shrimp tacos, and a side of hushpuppies (because who skips hushpuppies?). EVERYTHING came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The bang bang shrimp tacos had that sweet heat you crave, and the blackened alligator tacos? Hands-down one of my faves of the night. Service + Atmosphere: The staff was friendly, professional, and fast, which made the whole experience even better. The timing was perfect -- no long waits, just smooth service and chill energy all around. And let's talk about that view! Sitting by the water watching the boats roll in while the sun set? 10/10 ambiance. Final Thoughts: I have no clue why this place is sitting at 3 1/2 stars, because our experience was solid 5 all day long. Food, drinks, view, staff -- everything hit. Shaggy's is that feel-good, toes-in-the-sand kinda spot that deserves more love. If you're thinking about going, GO. Order the oysters, grab a cocktail, and let the breeze do the rest. #seafoodlovers #gulfvibes, #worththedrive read more

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First the service is some of the best around! The ambiance 10/10 but the food is a 0! Had bad, like make ya sick bad oysters on the last video and food was over cooked and bland. If you're looking for drinks and a great time this is your place but skip for the food! read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - Oysters. Dry and not good. - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

Cool beach tropical vibe, looked like an inviting bar and plenty of big screens showing tv to hang out with your crew to enjoy some great food, Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, waitress was very attentive. We enjoyed a great meal, took a picture of fried pickles, dove into the meal and forgot those pics. Great place, put the Family in the SUV and head over. Stay safe ! read more

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Love the atmosphere! Great view on the water! Food is usually pretty good! Service is excellent!

Breeze from water fantastic. Bartender we hade the last few times was really good. Unfortunately, she was sent home because they were not busy. Drinks were not consistant. Food was horrible, , so spicy; no flavor just HOT. Manager not very friendly. Rather distant. Probably will not become regulars. Don't seem interested in getting the liquor my spouse drinks. read more

Got on the waitlist online before arriving, which helped a lot. We were sat at a table and immediately our drink order was taken. After 20 minutes, I got my margarita (I asked for frozen, but it was on the rocks), and then about 10 minutes later we finally got our regular drinks and got our order taken. We waited over 30 min for our appetizer and over an hour for our entrees. With the prices and our high expectations, we were very let down. read more

This place is a tiki hut on the spillway for the overflow waters of the Pearl River. This area is so cool! The marshland is all around here down to the Gulf. Shaggy's is literally a tiki hut bar &'grill on the water, with a huge square bar center outside deck side, surrounded by chairs, then bar top tables around the bar seating. Then the parking lot which goes all the way back to the spillway water's edge where there are some docks with piers going out into the spillway. I am pretty sure boats can pull up, tie up and enjoy the live music and food! They have a live musician every evening for those perfect golden hours cocktails and happy hour from 2-5p. Margarita hit the spot! Shaggy's original location in the "Pass" by Pass Christian Pearl River. It was originally a bait shop but was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Rebuilt as Shaggy's tiki bar & grill. I feel like I'm in the Florida Keys, Islamorada area! The sunsets are gorgeous, y'all! read more

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Traveled to the area to do some thrifting while in MS and we wanted something fun and good! I did a quick search since I haven't been in this area in over 30 years and found Shaggy's! My gentleman has never been to this part of Mississippi and had never seen the reservoir so 2 birds one stone kind of thing! Oh my goodness, amazing views, amazing food and amazing waitstaff!! Perfect lunch on a fun day! If you are looking for laidback, good views and fun conversation, check them out! read more

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The food was good, we loved the atmosphere! The service was great. All the employees seemed to work together very well and were super friendly. We ordered several mixed drinks (Miami Vice, Biloxi Blue, & Rum Punch). They were all great. They even offered half-off select mixed drinks while we were waiting on our table. To eat, we got fried green tomatoes with crawfish, fried pickles and the blackened gator tacos. The food was all really good. I really liked how the gator bites on the tacos were blackened and not fried. I do wish they had a grilled shrimp option for tacos. We will be back! read more

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Reva and E'miah were the best!! They were so kind and had great table side service! My friend and I came here for drinks and split and appetizer. I highly recommend the Pineapple Paradise drink! read more

Came here for an early dinner and to enjoy the view. The outdoor area was really nice to sit in with great views and lovely weather. The bartender seemed to care more about the regulars. The food was mediocre. Was, disgusted by the dead bugs at the bar (see picture). The only reason I'd come back is just for the patio area. read more

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We were in Jackson visiting Millsaps college with our daughter and had Saturday night to ourselves since she stayed on campus with some of the girls there. We wanted a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the pretty sunset and cool air. Well we found the perfect place. Shaggy's did not fail as we sat outside by the water and saw one of the prettiest sunsets. The music was perfect with a single man band playing feel good music while we had the games on in the background. The food was tasty and the service was great! Our server took time and spoke with us making the whole experience even better I would've never thought a place like this existed in the middle of Mississippi so glad my wife found it. If you're in the area give it shot. Thank you Reva and thank you Shaggy's! read more

Ashley and Kent along with the entire wait staff made our evening OUTSTANDING! The beautiful sunset views , the clean interior, and the convenient parking make this an ideal location. Cocktails were top shelf, food was hot and fresh, and service was fast and friendly. This is a great spot for lunch or dinner! read more

Great food, great scenery and atmosphere and friendly services. You will love this restaurant.

Food was good but service was horrible. The worst. Every last one of the servers were not there to work. read more

Southern hospitality and great food are right here! We had a great time on our first visit and we'll be back next time we are in the area.

My husband and I were in town for a Willie Nelson concert. Stopped at Shaggy's for an early dinner. It did not disappoint. My husband loved his oysters. I had a great burger and the chips and dips were tasty. We sat on the patio and enjoyed our refreshing beers with a view of the Reservoir. Staff was super friendly and attentive. read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

Service was not good. We sat there for 25 min and never saw our server. The hostess sat us down, took our drink and appetizer order. Then no one was to be seen again. Our appetizer came out fast and it was yummy too. But you should not have to sit somewhere for 25 min and not see your waitress. We were pretty sad too because the place was cool and we really wanted to like it there but the service was terrible. read more

Reception: These ladies are personable, pleasant & lovely. Ambiance: My hubby fell in love immediately. He is already saying "this is my spot right next to the water, cool vibes & awesome people." Service: Jacob is fantabulous!!! I can't tell you enough how amazing he was as our server. He was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly & enthusiastic. Food: Hubby said he loved his jerk bowl. I ate his plantains yummy lol. I had the poke bowl & it had good flavor & only downside is less tales cabbage, maybe a hint of edamame with some ginger and more yellow fin tuna. My hubby is from here and we leave here now. And I'm a Cali girl that loves lots of authentic poke ingredients. Though I am pleased with the taste. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - Jerk Shrimp Bowl - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

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Solo traveler, so I sat at the bar. Inviting and warm environment, I am sure this place is fantastic in the summer. Since I am working I drank water so no review on the drinks or prices of drinks. The bartender was very kind and attentive. I ordered the She Crab Soup in a cup, which may be 1/2 a cup in reality. Then I ordered the New Orleans Shrimp Po'Boy. The fries were cold and the shrimp were not deveined. I am aware the vein is edible however the visual is not very appealing. The fries were cold as was the sandwich. Glad I went but won't be back. read more

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Shaggy's on the Rez is a cool place to spend a bit of time if you are in the Jackson, Mississippi area. The service is friendly and professional and Shaggy's on the Rez has a good menu. There is plenty of parking and Shaggy's on the Rez (as the name would suggest) sits on the edge of the reservoir and offers a great view of the reservoir and has a great overall vibe. I would definitely recommend Shaggy's on the Rez. read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

From the moment with walked in the door - friendly service & atmosphere was great. We brought our girl Dixie with us & our server came immediately & gave her water. Our server Kay was great. She said she was only here for two weeks but she was great!! So, we order the seafood fries and they were delicious!! We also had the Cajun Bloody Mary's were awesome!! The fish sandwich & tuna bowl were great!! The jerk shrimp & chicken were too spicy we could not eat it. The description should say very spicy & I love spice! But we will be back!! read more

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Great food and great service. Beautiful location to eat on the patio beside the water!! read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - View from table - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

Food was great here. Big shout out to E'miah and Reva for awesome service! Must come again and definitely sit by the water.

It's on the rez..., Well the first time I came it was great, the 2nd time... meh..., I wanted to sit outside because it's was a good breeze coming off the rez, it got crowded quickly ,the food is fresh, the calamari was cooked too hard, second one was a little better. Will return drinks are good. read more

The food is excellent and priced accordingly. Service is great and fast. The service staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is family friendly and tends to lean towards island style. read more

Food was good. Reva, our waitress was excellent! Was on time without hovering or neglecting us.

Server was very attentive, food was very good, all 3 meals. The mixed drinks were the smallest I've ever had.

First - huge props on their attention to food allergies. This place has a lot of seafood and I have a shellfish allergy. I mentioned that when ordering my burger. The waitress made note of that. And my burger came out first as the "seafood allergy" plate to keep it separate. Much appreciated!! Now, the food. I got The Big Kahuna burger. It was messy and tasty. Good bun. Tons of bacon. The bun got a little soggy from all the pineapple salsa. The burger was a 4. The crispy fries were a 5. The view was great. It's on a large reservoir. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside as it was 90+ degrees outside. The place has an island feel. Country music was playing. Cute, bright inside. Friendly staff. I wish I'd ordered one of their tasty frozen beverages. read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - The Big Kahuna burger and fries - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

shaggy could be a nice place to relax and eat and have a drink. I gIve it a 1 star they allow dogs in their place where drinks and food are being service that's a no no foe me my husband was out their sept 5 on a Friday this female had a dog and the dog was barking we couldn't enjoy our food nor drinks and than another person came in with a dog, so my husband and i just left... never again i feel that is so disrespectful to customer a dog barking while we trying to eat and relax and enjoy ourselves.. so sad smh read more

I love this place. Everything about it. The crab claws are the best. Always fresh, never frozen. The service is always good and you can't get any better atmosphere in central Mississippi sitting and looking at the Rez. You are on "Island time" for sure! read more

Janiya...hands down, sweetest server! She was funny, attentive and made the experience great!

Definitely will return. Awesome service, great view, and outstanding food. There are so many choices on the menu, I wanted 4 or 5. I chose the stuffed flounder and wasn't disappointed. My wife had the Big Kahuna burger (which I tasted) and it was awesome. We started with fried green tomatoes (a must try), which was the beginning of a totally outstanding meal. Thank you, Shaggy's on the Rez. read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - Stuffed flounder and the Big Kahuna burger. - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

The view was pretty and the service was fast but I ordered the very pricey triple dip item (chips with guacamole,salsa and queso) and it had very few chips. It would have been 5 stars if they had provided more chips upon request. read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - Lack of chips - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

This place has CHANGED and definitely not for the better. The menu is very skimpy now and leaves NO room for those who don't/can't eat fish. There's roughly 2 chicken dishes to choose from now. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad and my husband ordered the redfish from the chef's specialty menu. The salad was the size of a side salad at $16 and the redfish was smaller than that. It came with potatoes and sautéed vegetables that were not cooked at all and came out cold. The fish was underdone as well. For $35, I would have expected a lot more fish and sides that were cooked all the way through and hot. The only redeeming quality was the free dessert we got for ordering the mess of a redfish dish. We got one of the cheesecakes and were thoroughly satisfied with that and that alone. The service wasn't terrible but the server was up our butt clear up to the point that we received our food. Then she was nowhere to be found and we ended up with 3 different people coming to check on us sporadically. Overall just a really bad experience for what used to be our favorite place. read more

Love where it is - on the water! Their shrimp baskets are very good! Love the view of the reservoir!

it was sooo good. the service was good, the food was good, the drinks were kinda flat and the pasta tasted similar to olive garden but it was really good overall read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - Shrimp Alfredo - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

The loaded fries were amazing. Will go back for that by itself. Also had to platter with fish, shrimp,and crab cakes. Didn't too much like the crab cakes but the shrimp and fish was good. read more

Fun restaurant and staff. Great outdoor seating area with live bad. Chefs red fish with veggies and potatoes were fantastic! I could eat it every night. The chef came out to chat with us, what a great night. read more

Shaggy's on the Rez - Chefs red fish - American Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

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