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    1.8 (11 reviews)

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    Our recent trip to Laurel in February 2024 proved to be difficult when trying to find a good place for breakfast. Either crowded with a very long wait or horrible food. So we decided to take a chance on what appeared to be a converted fast food building into a diner with a staff of ladies behind the counter to welcome you in. You won't get anything fancy here but you will get very nice people and the food is pretty good. We had breakfast prepared in about ten minutes and the biscuits were excellent. The staff were very helpful always wanting to make sure you had everything you needed. Coffee was not bad either and the price was quite reasonable. So if you're in Laurel, and you can't squeeze into the few places that serve breakfast downtown, go about a mile outside of downtown, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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    Crescent City Grill

    Crescent City Grill

    4.0(573 reviews)
    29.1 mi
    $$

    My husband and I met a friend at Crescent City while passing through on a road trip, and while we…read morewere told it was good by some of the locals, we weren't expecting just HOW good! Our server, Cameron, was kind, patient, and attentive as we waited for our friend to arrive. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great suggestions based on his personal favorites. We started with the crabmeat wontons, which I was expecting to favor traditional rangoons, but these were crispy gyozo dumplings, filled with a savory and smooth blend of crab and cream cheese, and served with sweet chili sauce. They didn't last long on the table :) Even my husband, who usually doesn't like seafood, dug in! Intrigued by the subtle twist on a classic, my husband chose the fried chicken and beignets. I was allowed a bite :) and it was hard to stop there! The flavor of both components was outstanding, and the crispy texture, perfect. I wasn't quite as hungry, so I asked if I could do a classic Caesar salad and add creole shrimp. When I say this was the best salad I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating! The flavor of the dressing was so simple yet rich, the croutons were light and tasted freshly-made, and the shrimp were deliciously savory, with a blackened flavor that exceeded my expectations. All in all, a great dining experience that we will share with others traveling through the area, and will repeat if we're ever back!

    Food was so-so, soggy wyagu burger bun, dried fries & a 45+ minutes wait for just a burger & fries…read moreat 7:45 pm when nobody was there. No wonder most tables were empty! When it comes down to it, it's about the food! The server was a nice young lady & that was about the only saving grace of my over priced & long wait supper. This place looks cool but I want better food, more fair pricing & faster service. I'd recommend you look elsewhere if you want a tasty meal. Don't let the "cool vibe look" deceive you!

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    Crescent City Grill - Blackened Catch Orleans with fruit and creamed spinach.

    Blackened Catch Orleans with fruit and creamed spinach.

    Crescent City Grill - Beautiful outside patio!

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    Beautiful outside patio!

    Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar - Baked ravioli with meat sauce.

    Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar

    4.4(171 reviews)
    29.3 mi

    Felt at home at once. They have a wonderful menu. Lots of dissesI love. I started with the Caesar…read moresalad with anchovies. It is so rare to find a real ceasar it was great. For the entree I had the Fruti de Mare. Excellent, I ended up eating just a little pasta the seafood was so good. Then we finished with the lemon chello cake. Every think was great. The service was attentive but not overwhelming. I'll be back.

    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.

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    Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar - Spaghetti with meat sauce. SO DELICIOUS!!

    Spaghetti with meat sauce. SO DELICIOUS!!

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    Murky Waters Blues & BBQ

    Murky Waters Blues & BBQ

    4.0(138 reviews)
    28.3 mi

    The pulled pork waffle fries were delicious, and the portions were huge. Friendly service and a…read moregreat atmosphere!

    I recently stopped by Murky Waters BBQ in Hattiesburg and found the experience to be average…read moreoverall. The food was generally good. We tried the pulled chicken, boneless chicken bites, pulled pork sandwich, tuna dip, and macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese was easily the standout side dish--creamy, flavorful, and something I'd definitely order again. The meats were solid, but nothing particularly memorable compared to other BBQ places I've visited. The service was okay, but it felt like the restaurant may have been understaffed. Several items seemed to arrive in stages rather than together. Things like silverware, lemons for water, and other small necessities had to be brought out separately, which made the service feel a bit disorganized and slower than expected. One area that could use attention is cleanliness. The women's restroom wasn't in the best condition during our visit, and there was a restroom cleaning log posted on the door that appeared to have last been filled out in March. Whether it was simply overlooked or not, it doesn't create the best impression for customers. Overall, I'd rate the experience 3 out of 5 stars. The food was decent, especially the mac and cheese, but the service and attention to detail kept it from being a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. I've had better BBQ experiences elsewhere.

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    Murky Waters Blues & BBQ - Shrimp poboy fresh and tasty!

    Shrimp poboy fresh and tasty!

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    Leatha's Bar-B-Que - Leatha and family

    Leatha's Bar-B-Que

    4.0(250 reviews)
    24.5 mi
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    Leatha's Barbeque used to be a four star joint to me. Their featured signature item USED to be the…read moreBBQ beef ribs. Since they moved to Petal they have gone waaaaay downhill and they really are no longer the same restaurant anymore. I've been trying for YEARS ever since they moved to Petal to get beef ribs or beef brisket and they NEVER have it! Just ONCE they told me they had some but it wouldn't be ready for many more hours. I don't eat pork and pork seems to be all they ever have here. Well after over one hundred attempts over the years to eat some beef BBQ here I've finally given up as they just obviously have no motivation to offer it anymore so I've got no motivation to even try anymore... Here is my review from back when they were actually still Leatha's Barbeque: "I've been eating at Letha's for many years going waaay back to when she was serving in a house. I REALLY miss when the beef bbq ribs were served on the BONE. They were these huge Fred Flintstone dinosaur bones that had huge amounts of meat on them!!! Now you just get the meat pulled off the bone so that takes away the gnawing off the bone joy of the bbq beef ribs :( If the bone sucking and gnawing joy was still there this would be a total five star place but it is still mighty fine bbq and well worth a visit. I do my best to stop here and grab some whenever I'm in the area but there are some surprise closures and odd hours I've discovered so it is wise to call ahead and make sure they are open when you are planning on going. Leatha told us right after ole Andrew Zimmern came that "that man just took one bite of that coon 'n opossum and wasted the rest." FYI they don't have any of that on the menu so don't expect to see that." So sad to see this classic BBQ joint I've been eating at since I was a kid decline to the point it is now...

    Last month, my son and I were in a hurry on our way to visit a church on a Wednesday night. We're…read morefrom out of town and saw other great reviews about this restaurant. I will simply say our barbecue sandwiches were absolutely INCREDIBLE. The young lady who took our order and served us our food through the window was so sweet and personable. Thank you guys for your excellent service and food. We thoroughly enjoyed it and if we ever pass through Mississippi again, we will definitely stop by for more!

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