First the good. The 6 OZ filet mignon was cooked to perfection and was incredibly tender! Worth…read moreevery penny. The brussel sprouts side was undercooked but had good flavor. The chef needed to par boil until tender before cooling down... all this before hitting the deep fryer. Flavor was good, but tough and chewy. My 14 OZ Delmonico Ribeye was cooked a perfect medium-rare, had great flavor, and overall was a quality cut of beef. The garlic mashed potatoes were served hot and fluffy, but they were not a stand-out, just your average mashed potatoes. They were real, though... when others uses instant. Props for that. My seared green beans were hot and fresh and tasty and very good. Now the bad..... 1. I called hours in advance and asked about making a reservation and was advised that they don't take reservations. Wrong answer.... yes they do. We waited for about 20 minutes but were in no rush, but we observed a few other couples announcing they had a reservation and they were seated ahead of us..... so whomever answered the phone and advised that Edgers does not take reservations,,,,,, yes you do! 2. Service was fast but not good. The server did not come around to offer re-fills on our very empty beverage glasses.... and she brought the dinner rolls well after dinner had started as she admitted she forgot. She did not suggestive sell a desert and instead just brought us our check. 3. There is no music and the dining room is loud because you sit on top of a concrete floor with chipped paint everywhere.... cheap and nasty looking, not worthy of a steakhouse. The cheap turquoise curtains dragging on the floor covering the metal blinds are tacky at best. The hostess station is pure 1971, needs ripped out. 4. The décor was horrendous. They advise "casual country club attire", which is very funny as many, ahem, "gentleman" in the dining room had on various baseball caps... one guy was in flip-flops... and this place is not even in the same county as anything close to a country club vibe.... 5. While they do have cloth table cloths and napkins, sitting in this very poorly decorated and run down less than cafeteria atmosphere reminded me of sitting in the middle of a 1970s funeral parlor show room. I was looking for a casket with a dead guy laying in it.... 6. Presentation needs a complete revamp! No water served, no garnish of any kind, really nothing "nice" about this place except for the funeral flowers sitting in the middle of the converted garage, I mean dining room.... Great food. Quality food. Service provided by staff who would not know how to do a wine service, a staff who are very nice people, but a staff who have never eaten in a fancy restaurant in a first-class city like New York, Boston or San Francisco... foodie environments. Is this a prom date destination? NO Is this a place to impress your date? NO Is this a place to have a business dinner with a new or perspective client? H&%$ NO Is this a place that is no frills with decent food? Sure.... go for the steaks but nothing else....

This is a very nice, very reasonably priced local steakhouse with excellent service. The decor…read moreneeds updating, but you can't fault the cooking. We had the spinach salad - not to be missed - and the Delmonico steak. Both were great. At brunch the spinach salad isn't on the menu but you can still order it. This place is also very generous with fresh bacon bits - loaded baked potato, spinach salad, whatever. You won't go bacon deprived. Recommended.

Stopped in on a Friday after the lunch rush. Excellent selection of veggies! Not all buffets do a…read moregood job of that. The salad bar was stocked well with great tasting items. The line was kept clean and fairly stocked. Our server was polite and attentive even though her area still had several in it. Hadn't been in years and glad we chose to stop that day! Left happy with our lunch choice.

Busy lunch spot in Columbia, MS. Salad bar was excellent. Buffett could be better. Fair pricing…read more Good service

The burgers are amazing in such a unique way. Their fries are killer and their fry sauce. You just…read morehave to try it if you're ever passing through. I recommend stopping by. I just wish they was open more. I live down the road. You will see people park down the side of the highway to ease there. That's not including the people that's carrying food out. Y'all have a great business, and I hope y'all continue to be a success. Nice people. And I love the décor. It's got that old rustic look, but still clean. Nice and neat reminds me of gathering up and a big family which I think is what they were going for now. Getting them 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.

Food has great taste but a little on the pricey side cute environment nice staff and friendly it's…read moredown to earth

Stopped for dinner on way to beach. The service was outstanding, the place was clean and everyone…read morewas very friendly. The girl that was bartending didn't know how to make a Manhattan but she looked it up and it was so good, I had two! We both had the steak bowl and it was delicious. Can't remember anyone's name but they were awesome, took great care of us and wished us a safe journey on the way out. If we are ever back in Magee we will return..

It seems like everything we got wasn't good. I made the mistake of ordering the blue burger. They…read morepretty much use Texas toast you warm up in the oven, it was so greasy I couldn't finished the burger because of the bread. The burger itself was dry and no flavor. The little bit of fixings wasn't really helping. It wasn't worth even eating without the toast. The kids steak was nasty, no flavor and gamy tasting. Even A1 sauce wasn't helping and they didn't eat it. The kids pizza is not a pizza at all. Just pretty much some sausage cheese quesadilla, the homemade sauce isn't marinara so my pizza loving kids didn't want it. They named it pizza but do describe it as a quesadilla. My queso dip tasted out of a can and not of queso. The fries...I don't think they were cooked all the way through. They were greasy and parts were too hard and tasted uncooked or just not enough. Nothing was good. We took a couple of bites and left. The place was empty at prime hour. Place is nice and looks ready for a crowd but the food is not there.

Love this restaurant. The quality is great. The flavor was definitely there. The restaurant it self…read moreis small and intimate. The service was amazing. What really won me over was the fact that the manager reached out the following week to see how our experience was. I didn't get a chance to speak with her but ma'am you keep up the great work.

Service was outstanding, and the food was really dam good, for those that complain have obviously…read morenot eaten outside of McDonald's. Ambiance was amazing. My wife and I ate outside, fans were turned on only for the summer love bugs..... the temperature and breeze were amazing. We enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere..... not a bad way to spend a Sunday brunch. Like I said...... if people complain about length of time to wait, etc.... It's only because they have never eaten at a quality restaurant.

First time visitor to this highly recommended establishment & I hold them now in high regard. Why…read moreyou ask? Service! We were a party of 8 and everyone knows larger parties are not easy to wait. Jordan did a phenomenal job showing patience and kindness to our family. All we wanted was a great time and good food at best, but we got 5 star treatment all around. Most of the family ordered filet mignon and loved every bite This is a must have dish if you're a steak lover. Apologies to the manager who assisted and BLESSES us. We noticed what you did for us *insert gold trophy emoji*

Okay is the word. Service was great. Price point was really…read moregood. Building and area was nice. The burgers were a little dry. The burger combos we tried were just off a little. The black and blue was runny. The cheese on the quesadilla was so runny that you could barely eat it, much less as a have held. I would not run steaming, or go hungry before eating here, but some fine running is needed.

The food was great! My husband got the ribeye beef tips and I got the large catfish plate…read more Prices were a bit high in my opinion for the portions we received but nonetheless it was delicious. Be sure to get the bread pudding!!

The service was lacking to say the least ,All of the food came out cold starting with hush puppies…read more& collard greens. The backed potato was the only thing that came out warm. The 4 of us ordered the large ribeye and it was the toughest steak We have ever attempted to eat ,as we finished our meal I paid our bill , I mentioned it to the owner an he said I could have warmed it up for y'all. The owner was a ASS.

If you like fried catfish this is a good choice. I've heard their steak is great also, but I'm a…read morecatfish fan so it's hard for me to choose steak over fish. Great staff and fast service.

Food tastes great, but the lighting is terrible. It's so bright so the sense of privacy is totally…read moreremoved. There's also no music at all so quiet is quiet and that's uncomfortable My wife and I sat down next to a couple we go to church with and had to almost whisper to keep a private conversation, it was so bright and quiet we felt compelled to talk but stayed true to the date. Hushpuppies are cooked perfectly! Catfish on the bone is great though takes work to eat. Steak is good also. The blackened fish was a bit mush and lemony, but no real issue. Would I come back? Yes! But not because of the atmosphere. Give it a try

What can I say except why has it taken us so long to find this gem? We love to support locally…read moreowned businesses and when the food is this amazing, it makes it easy We came with our aunt and uncle who surprised us for our anniversary. We started with their meatballs. The recipe is the owner's Nonna's recipe. So light and flavorful. Not the hard golf ball you find at a lot of places. The sauce was incredible. I told Mike I could eat an order of those over polenta for my entree! The bread and butter served before dinner is really good. A delicious butter with a hint of salt that complements the ciabatta that has a perfect pull to it. The chocolate martinis are on the dessert menu but don't sleep on starting your meal with one. You won't be disappointed! Our aunt and uncle had the chicken Vincent. Nice portion. 2 lightly floured and panned chicken breasts atop fettuccini tossed in a cream sauce. Seasoned wonderfully. The pasta can be hard to manage on a fork. Our preference would be penne just for the ease of eating it but no complaints on the flavor, presentation or portion side. Mike had a ribeye. Pittsburg, MR. Hard to get MR on a Pittsburg ribeye but it had a perfect char and flavor. Was closer to M-MW but again, excellent flavor. Don't look at the picture and say that's burned, google Pittsburg steak before you think that. The whipped red potatoes are heaven. I had the fried shrimp. Oh. My. Stars. Those fresh gulf shrimp tasted incredible. The best shrimp I've had in so long that I can't remember. I ate Mike's potatoes and he ate my fries. He said he wished the fries were a little crispier but loved the flavor. The tartar sauce. I could drink it. The best. Reminded me of the old Ralph and Kacoos. Freshly made in house. Bursting with all of the flavors. We love the feel of the restaurant. The tables are not too close together. The music was a bit loud when we got there and since 2 of us have hearing aids it made it double hard to hear each other but after the first couple of songs it seemed to go down a notch. We loved their music choices. For dessert we had the brownie. A thick, deep chocolate that was rich and decadent. Not cakey at all. Ala mode took to the next level. The bread pudding was melt in your mouth delicious. The owner is an absolute delight. We can't wait to go back so Mike can get the crawfish enchilada and I'm getting the shrimp again! Also, they have a gorgeous venue for special occasions connected to the restaurant. Can't wait to get back down there! Didn't take all the pictures so we could live in the moment but did get the entrees.

The New York Strip was one of the best I've ever had!!! Beautiful atmosphere also!!!!read more

The food was amazing overall, although I thought the pork chop was overpriced for what you…read morereceived. Our waitress did a good job and was friendly throughout the meal. There was a very large party that had taken over the entire patio during our visit, so I completely understand why the kitchen and service may have been slower than usual. The frustrating part was the seating process. There were several open tables, but customers weren't being seated very quickly. We were a party of two, and the table we eventually sat at was empty for about 20 minutes before we were seated. There may have been a perfectly good reason for the delay, but nothing was explained to us. Once we were seated, the food was worth the wait. I would definitely recommend making a reservation and giving yourself plenty of time, especially if you're visiting during a busy evening. The building itself is also worth mentioning. The inside has a fun, unique atmosphere that's different from your typical restaurant and adds to the overall experience. I'd definitely eat here again because the food was so good. I'd just make a reservation next time and plan on not being in a hurry.

So close and yet so far…read more.. I guess I am spoiled having owned and operated several successful restaurants ( including a popular steak & prime rib house ), and owning a home in San Francisco where no doubt one can easily find amazing food served in amazing restaurants by classy staff who understand what delivering excellent service means... But, we do love our Laurel.....and I do love The Loft! Food gets 4 stars, atmosphere and "the experience" gets 2 stars... Tried The Loft last night for prime rib... 1. The cute as a button young hostess was chomping on her gum to the point it was annoying! Very sweet young lady, but chomping her gum with her mouth open as she talked, walked, sat you, etc. Issue number one here.... no manager on duty? No adult with a measure of class to advise her to spit out her gum.... and THIS is consistent with the tone of this rant & atmosphere..... her open mouth gum chomping is only a part of the issue at The Loft. 2. Prime rib meal was a great value and the quality of the meat appeared to be excellent. Correctly priced in my view! The portion was excellent. I ordered my cut medium-rare and it was served to me a perfect medium-rare..... but look at the photo I attached! Looks well done, huh? SEE ABOVE- my Prime Rib & Steak House did 5.5M a year in sales, we were experts at roasting high quality prime rib.... STOP DIPPING THE PRIME RIB IN AU JUS AS IT DOES TWO THINGS..... ONE, IT TOUGHENS THE MEAT AND TWO..... IT ELIMINATES THE BEAUTIFUL PINK/JUICY PRESENTATION OF A FRESHLY CUT SLICE OF MEAT. Do not make the same mistake that Hog Heaven makes... by cutting the prime rib in advance then storing it on a steam table.... need to slice prime rib "to order", and NEVER dip it in hot au jus as it toughens the meat and makes rare or medium-rare or medium meat look well done. Mt cut was on the tough side but only because I can tell the cook (sorry, not a chef ) dipped it in au jus to heat it up right before serving... it came out looking well done but it was in fact medium rare as ordered. The hot au jus toughened up the meat though, so you lose a few stars for that bad practice. SEE my other photo of my prime rib from my restaurant, never dipped in au jus, and look how nice and pink and juicy it is compared to what was served last night. At my steakhouse / prime rib restaurant I had a batch of baked potatoes coming out over the oven every 20 minutes during peak hours of operation to guarantee my patrons received a fresh and hot potato. Last night the server explained upon arrival to our table that the cook forgot to put in the potatoes so they may not have any in time for my dinner.... happily, by the time we were served the potatoes came out of the oven so mine was incredibly hot and fresh... and hopefully the owner reads this and adopts the "out of the oven every 20 minutes" practice. Reduces waste too... Salad was fresh and the portion size perfect... no complaints coming out of either end of me regarding the lettuce! :) Ok, now the bad part.... Turn up the air! Same complaint we had last year... the same complaint we heard from two tables near us..... your restaurant is TOO COLD and the icy air blows down on the hot food doing what? You guessed it.... making your food cold! No need to freeze your patrons... cool is ok, icy cold is not fun, not comfortable.... Your flatware, again.... is a joke. Come on... as I asked before... drive down to Hattiesburg and visit Longhorn and take note of their nice silverware and steak knives. SEE the photo? We are not prison inmates, this is not elementary school or a long-term care facility.... please provide your patrons with some decent, not cheap, flatware.... your choice of the cheapest flatware takes down your restaurants classy-level by 2 stars. Train your servers! Laurel is visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors a year to see the Home Town sites... and obviously many visit The Loft. One's impression of Laurel, in part, is formed by ones experience at each restaurant visited...yes we are small town, yes we are deep south... but lets train what class is! Please... Learn the wine menu, where each wine comes from, etc., and learn the stages of service that includes how to properly suggestive sell. Our server was great overall, but she did the usual " did you save any room for desert?" routine. To increase revenue, server quest check averages and tip averages, teach how to suggestive sell! After pre-bussing and then later removing dinner plates.... have them approach the table and say this... "I just tried our bread pudding and it was amazing! We make it fresh daily and the cheese cake too which, by the way, I had last night and it was incredible... can I bring you a slice? You're going to love it..." Is The Loft a nice place? Yes, but "nice" is relative... it's not "fancy nice". Lastly, men... take your hats off!