Locals know this place is great. If you're traveling to Hattiesburg for any reason, like a…read moregraduation or baseball game or football game. This is the review for you. There are absolutely no shortages of places to eat in Hattiesburg. Some visiting might lean towards safe places with menu items they feel secure and safe with, and there's nothing wrong with that. But, if that's you you're missing out on some amazing food. Today I took my wife for mother's day as they had some special items on their menu, while also keeping their regular menu available. We started with their standard dumpling appetizer. We get it everytime we eat there and they're delicious every time. The meals we picked were the the kimchi cabanara and the shrimp and grits. Both on their special mother's day menu. Both were absolutely delicious with fresh ingrediants, balanced seasonings and amazing flavors. I'm Italian and grew up eating traditional family Sunday dinners but this bowl of pasta was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere of the place is very modern with a combination of traditional asian features mixed with some modern MTV inspired artwork. If you're into craft cocktails they got you covered as well. The only miss we had to day was our server never came back to take our dessert order, when we asked to order it he confused what we said for the bill and brought that instead. Not a deal breaker, we were actually too full for it anyway and we've had their desserts before. They always inventive and delicious. At the end of the day, one small service hiccup wasn't enough to overshadow what was an outstanding meal and experience. In a city packed with chain restaurants and predictable menus, places like this are what make Hattiesburg's food scene worth exploring. If you're willing to step outside your comfort zone a little, you'll be rewarded with creative dishes, quality ingredients, and flavors you'll still be thinking about on the drive home. We'll absolutely be back.

I came to Big Trouble excited for some ramen and left with a bowl that mostly tasted…read morelike...confusion. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Katsu Ramen, and unfortunately the "spicy" part must have taken the day off. The chicken katsu itself had less flavor than most fast-food chicken patties, which is a tough comparison to lose when you're floating in a $20 bowl of ramen. The broth seemed to rely almost entirely on the chili oil for personality, but instead of bringing heat, it mostly just gave the broth a slightly odd flavor. Not spicy, not rich--just kind of...there. Oddly enough, the noodles ended up being the most flavorful thing in the bowl (aside from the egg), which is not exactly the headline you want for ramen. Now the bright spot: my server, Eden. Absolute 5-star service. Friendly, attentive, and the kind of server that makes you feel welcome even when your meal is slowly disappointing you. If this review were based on service and ambiance alone, I would be handing out 5 stars. Honestly, I've had instant ramen packets that cost about $0.25 deliver more flavor. The only reason I finished most of bowl was because once you paid $20 for plain noodles, and gave up your only time to get food, there's a certain stubborn determination to see it through.

Brass hat. Hmmm. The drinks are good. I've always enjoyed them, never had any complaints. The…read moreservice and vibe are cute and totally worth checking out. The food........ The food is interesting. It is pricey for what you get and I don't mean portion size I mean quality. It's not bad, it's not great, but it is ok. Cobb salad 6/10 Fries 7/10 Drinks 9/10 Now the 18 dollar crab cakes (two per order)............ Crab is a stretch , more so like a salmon croquettes. Only had them once, probably wouldn't get them again and they were brought out Burnt af...... the top part was ok, that bottom was a joke.

We were intrigued by the reviews online, and we were looking for a spot where we could have a…read morecouple drinks, enjoy a few sharable plates, and just unwind from a long week Brass Hat was slightly difficult to find. We pulled up and noticed that the GOS location was pointing to a hotel building. There was no signage from the road or exterior of the hotel, but we went inside and found this restaurant is more of a lounge restaurant within the hotel The menu offers a variety of "tapas," and the portions are large enough that everyone in a small party should be able to try the dish. The cocktails were well made, and they came out in a timely manner Our server was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Overall, the service was good. We did try to slightly modify a couple of the dishes, and one couldn't be modified, and another was just disregarded, but everything tasted good This isn't the most inexpensive spot for happy hour, but it is a nice atmosphere Some tips: Definitely go the tapas route so you can try a variety of dishes. The firecracker shrimp was one of my favorites Cheers!

This weeks lunch special turned out to be one of the best burgers I have ever had. Seasoned…read moreperfectly, complimented with the pickled onions and tzatziki sauce. If you're anywere near this place go now to enjoy this lunch special before it goes away. And as always, the service was exceptional. It's also a nice place to relax during your busy work day. Quiet music, dim lighting. My favorite restaurant in Hattiesburg.

Great food, excellent service and attention to details. Love the atmosphere, this might just be my…read morefavorite American food restaurant.

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.

The best of ribeyes! Medium rare perfectly cooked. Flavorful and tender. Friendly atmosphere, very…read morehelpful people. A blessing to have found this place. I'll treat myself often!

I couldn't be happier to finally have a good steakhouse in Hattiesburg that uses quality,…read morelocally-sourced beef. Their steaks and burgers are better than anything the franchised steakhouses have to offer. Period. No debate. They have a market attached to the restaurant and it is my favorite place to shop for hard-to-find cuts; ox tail is my favorite and practically nonexistent in most meat departments. I have yet to try any of their goat or lamb, but their ice cream is addictive. You've been warned. The front of the house staff is always very friendly and attentive while the back of the house is always on point with the food. The two I've spoken with the most have been Ashley and her manager, Danielle. Both are wonderful; I can't say enough nice things about them. Danielle's hard work is evident in her people and the establishment. The restaurant itself has a modern, southwestern aesthetic that is very clean and cozy featuring a spacious horseshoe bar with a variety of seating indoors and out. The wood paneling, leather seating, and soft lighting create the perfect atmosphere for a business lunch or nice date, but is especially pleasant during a normal lunch. You couldn't ask for more from a local steakhouse.

I was in town visiting a friend and we decided on Benson's for dinner. We arrived around 6pm on…read moreSaturday and were seated right away. The restaurant atmosphere seems casual but the food made up for it, as our meal was delicious. We ordered a round of drinks (can't remember the exact names) and they were good. We tried the spring rolls appetizer and those rolls are stuffed with meat- they were ok. Next came the main meal, ribeye with Brussels and praline casserole and everything was amazing! The steak was cooked perfectly and very seasoned! If I am ever in the area again, I will be stopping in for another great meal!

All I can say is Wow!! The food was amazing and the atmosphere is on point…read more My wife had the steak bites and I had the 10oz filet. Her steak bites cooked at medium were still tender and delicious, my filet was in the top two that I've ever had, it could have been cut with a butter knife. The food, the service and the atmosphere make this place 10/10 without question. We can't wait to eat here again.

We came on a Thursday night. Seated immediately. The inside is bright and fun. Our server was very…read morenice and took time to answer our many questions. The menu is large. It seemed many of the options are massive or huge, per the menu descriptions. I got the big burrito. It was very good. Great flavor. It was a bit soupy due to the topping. But it did not take away from the flavor. The salsa that came with the chips had a pleasant kick to it. All in all we enjoyed our dinner here.

Good place to get Mexican food, friendly service. I got four tacos each of a different meat for…read moretakeout. Unfortunately, there was no salsa and chips for takeout compared to other places. The quality of the meat was OK, some chicken pieces were chewy, some of the pork was kind of crunchy. I would come back though..

A very swanky and fun place to go for a cocktail and small bites! The decor and atmosphere felt fun…read moreand inviting and the drinks were delicious! We went when it was very busy, but the servers made sure that we were taken care. 10/10 recommend going!!

This was not my first time here and it's never been great. This time was god awful. It smelled like…read morea dead animal or mold inside so went to the patio area. Got drinks and informed server of our time limitations. Had to get our last drinks to go because they took to long and check while literally walking out. Our to go drinks were the size of shots, so not even close to the previous size, but the same price. Will pass on returning. So many other better options around.

Beats Cane's by a mile. Glad it's downtown. Stop in and get ya 4 piece, slaw and red beans…read more Don't forget the daiquiri.

Great chicken tenders and fries along with their sauce too. Nice outdoor seating area. The chicken…read morehad a funny taste to it. However, food was piping hot when it came out. The sauce was pretty good too more tangy than other places. There's a hint of herb or lemon, on the chicken, which was nice!

There are 2 locations of this business. We went to the west location by a friend's recommendation…read more We were looking to order raw oysters but after talking to our server, Ashley we decided to try the oyster trio. Loved the Rockefeller and Chargrilled but was not crazy about the Elote with the corn and and little spicy. Just a personal preference. We also ordered the Boogie Bombs that were so good with the pepper jelly. For entrees I ordered the Blackened Redfish which come which vegetables and grits. The sauce over the redfish was great! It complemented the Redfish. The only thing that I would improve on would be the grits. They were a little dry. My husband ordered the pepperoni pizza and Ashley recommended the pepper jelly with it. We had great service. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend this place.

I really enjoyed my first Keg & Barrel visit. The fried catfish was tasty and fried beautifully…read more The hubs beef nachos were tasty as well. The staff was friendly and our order came out quickly. We randomly enjoyed the creaky, wooden floors that moved and slightly jostled us as patrons passed by. Weird, I know, but it gave a nostalgic, country living on the porch vibe that we noticed and appreciated. The drinks (French 75 & Old Fashioned) were well made also. Cheers!