Restaurants in Hattiesburg

“My husband and I had the best experience with the Staff at Benson’s Steakhouse. When we entered the Restaurant we were greeted with smiles and customer service was excellent, including the young man that was our waiter. Oh! our steaks were cooked to perfection and tender. We will be coming back. Thank You for a Great Dining Experience”

“They had very fast service, good customer enthusiasm, amazing products, and easy access using the crumbl app! And the strawberry pretzel pie cookie is a 10/10!!!”

“Delicious food with big servings. Nice and hospitable service!”

“Great coffee and conversation! Hope to make it back this way soon. Have an amazing weekend!”

“Freshly squeezed juice and açaí bowls”

“Awesome food and Bruno was very polite and attentive. I ordered the Tiranga Chicken combo and everything was cooked to perfection with the Garlic Naan bread and mango lassi. Great experience for a restaurant out of town.”

“Cannot recommend Buschman street cafe enough!!! We ate here for the first time last night for mine and my best friend’s 30th birthday. We had reservations made for 16, and they were perfectly accommodating. The food was amazing, the service was out of this world, and the atmosphere was top notch! We will 100000% be back!”

“I was getting my birthday drink. Thank goodness they allowed for you to get it even after your birthday. And it was drink and size of choice. They are wonderful!! Thank you!!”

“Love the workers and the food!”

“Best steak quesadilla I have ever had. Steak grilled perfect and tortilla was slightly browned with just the right amount of house queso. And they don’t cut it so insides stay inside🙂”

“Everything was amazing. The service was excellent. The food was hot, fresh, & well seasoned. Highly recommend. 10 out of 10”

“Only heard about this place recently & it exceeded all expectations. 🤩 A+”

“Such a cute place! Enjoyed my experience 10/10. We got the mini beignets with the buttercream sauce 🤤🤤🤤”

“Traveling through Hattiesburg and found your place on the internet! Glad we stopped! Very good flavorful gumbo, catfish po-boy, and fried shrimp platter. We will be back!”

“We used to dine here on a monthly basis, but hadn't been in a couple of years. On this visit the menu seemed pricey when compared to their counterparts in the area. They were also out of a couple of things which surprised me since we were there at just after 5 p.m. Newts is well liked by many, so by all means if you haven't been, give them a try and make your own conclusions.”

“I eat here regularly, especially on Tuesday as their Hamburger Steak and gravy is delicious. Today I was too busy at work to sit down and eat. I called in an order and they charged me a 10% gratuity for a to-go order. I honestly believe they should have just went up on the prices a $1 on the daily menu specials then to add gratuity when they advertise a certain price. If not for that they would have a 5 star rating because the food is delicious and the service when dining-in is great.”

“Service was fantastic, and the food was hot and good! I ordered the chicken and veggies. The veggies could've been grilled a minute longer. My son ordered the steak burrito and said it was 10/10. The salsa is one of the best I've had in a resturant.”

“Veteran owned. The staff is amazing and the prices are quite fair. The bear is varied and good. Try the Hefeweisen.The axe lanes and axes are well maintained.Paking may be a little weird buy parking behind the building or the other side of Longleaf Trace should do the trick. An excellent place dor parties or relaxing after shift or on a night off. Karaoke is available.”

“The rolls are pretty good and the service is relatively quick. Every time i've been there the restaurant doesn't have very many people in it so it's a relaxed atmosphere.”

“Husband and I stopped in for a quick lunch. We ordered a few rolls and the gyozas. Server was super friendly and the rolls were super fresh and delicious. We will absolutely be back!”

“awesome service great place to go”

“Great food, service & atmosphere!!”

“I LOVE this place! They even named a roll for me since I order it a certain way :) PLEASE BRING BACK THE HIBACHI AND FRIED RICE! I can’t eat here with my family because my sons want the hibachi :)”

“2025 Update: After having such a good time at Nostalgia the last time I was there (May 2024), I suggested it to a family member who wanted to celebrate his birthday (June 2025). That probably wasn't the best decision. I was disappointed to see they have not only changed locations, but the entire vibe was different. This is no longer a place for mature people (30-45)who like to dress well, hear good music, and have a good time. This is now a place for the younger (21-30) people who like bottle popping, music you can't hear over, and twerking/standing on furniture. If I was 15 years younger, this would likely be my weekend go-to. But not now. Unfortunately, my turn-up era has passed, and I'm in my good, safe, fun era. So I probably wouldn't return. Just wanted to provide an update for those who may have seen my previous review and thought the vibe was the same.

Original review: I was invited to Nostalgia to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was easy to find (right off Main Street in Hattiesburg), but parking is scarce (through no fault of the establishment, as there are other businesses on the same strip). The bar downstairs is nice, neat, and clean, and there's ample sitting space. The VIP lounge upstairs is decent (it's the typical VIP: bar, lounge furniture, DJ, dance floor, and restrooms). There's also a really nice patio downstairs where you can enjoy hookah and a drink within earshot of the music. The vibe was great, and there was plenty of security patroling inside and out. No foolishness at all (which I was concerned about due to other reviews). The drinks were ok. This is not a bar where you're going to get mixologist crafted cocktails, but the bartenders do use a strong pour for the typical whiskey and coke or vodka and cranberry. All in all, the music was great (mix of old and new) and we had a good time!”

“Pho Noodles with beef and chicken... and tofu. Coconut Bubble tea with mango pearls (the pearls... yum)
First time here. Passing through on the holidays. Yum!! Locals got it good here.
Friendly staff.
Good comfort food. Meal stayed warm til the last bite.”

“Oh my goodness, they are so good at what they do. My wife enjoys the crab meat fried rice ad coconut shrimp and I really enjoy the shrimp egg foo young.
We enjoy most everything we have ordered there.”

“Good food, good service and good atmosphere! But I don't know why Olive Garden changed their salad. Our salad had a lot of purple cabbage and carrots in it and it was just weird!”

“Friendliness and good food!!”

“melissa was a fabulous waitress. food awesome”

“Awesome place!!!! Love the atmosphere!!”

“Amy did a wonderful job taking care of me! The service was prompt and with a smile! The chicken sandwich was on point. Great atmosphere.”

“The employees are always so nice! So convenient!”

“My family and I flew into town from Los Angeles on 11/11/2021 and the next morning we decided grab a bite to eat at lthe Waffle House, in Hattiesburg, MS location 235. Our only expectation was to eat good food in a timely manner. However. The experience we received was hands down perhaps the best sservice we have ever recieved from iut of town. The food was just what I expected . However, the service and crew was above our expectation. They were prompt, engaging, polite, relatable and more. Our 2 year old who at times can be off and on about her eating choices determined this day she was only interested in bacon. She then adked for chips and i went to the car to get a bag of Gold Fish. Shebthen begin to song the world renowned jingle, " Baby Shark". This led to me singing along with her and soon after several other employees began doing the same. Someone began to play the actual song and from just about the whole resturant was singing along of clirse causing my daughter to become ecstatic and full of joy as she danced! This made my baby girl's day and my family as well. I must say that it's service like this that you miss when its not there and surley one you want to take with you wherever you go! If i had to sum the experience up using a simple phrase it would be one drawn from the 80's television show, Cheers! Because whether people say it or not, "Sometime, you wanna go where everybody knows your name and they're always glad yoylu came! To our server Anggela & Jerry Thank you”

“Awesome food and the service was incredible”

“when I received my order thru door dash I was missing items and when I contacted Krystals and ask to speak with manager about it the woman ask me what it was about I told her she gone tell me that's not their problem I had to contact door dash about it even worse I paid OVER $50 FOR THIS ORDER!!! WILL NEVER use this Krystal's again!!!! the pic is a screenshot of the convo with the doordasher she even tried to tell them the order was wrong and they REFUSED to fix it!!!!”

“By far the BEST coffee shop around. Hands down. Excellent service from the friendly staff. Best, strong, frappes in town. A MUST have. You will be hooked.”

“Haven't been here in a while but the food was soo good just like I remembered and the staff was extremely pleasant.

Parking: Plenty of parking easy to get in and out of”

“Always good, fresh, & friendly !!”

“Great service!! Always a good experience with the staff”

“Breakfast, catfish and Grits, with a Biscuit and some orange juice.. huuu... man it was good.”

“Absolutely fantastic food, fun atmosphere, caring staff! A “don’t miss” for Hattiesburg!”

“Delicious birria pizza and elote! Great prices. Friendly staff. On time for the ETA of a pick up to go order.”

“Great food EVERYtime regardless of what you order! Cool vibe. Good service . My favorite for breakfast….meat lovers hash!”

“Y’all might wanna get this sweet lady some help that’s here by herself but she is doing an amazing job!”

“JUST A QUICK VISIT TO HATTIESBURG AND TOTALLY ENJOYED THE FOOD. SUCH A GREAT EXPERIENCE.”

“So... I had the vegetable pho with tofu and a banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake). PHENOMENAL. A flashback of Ho Chi Minh restaurants... so happy it's here in Hattiesburg! ❤️”

“Today was my first ever visit with Salad Station. The worker was very helpful in answering my questions. The atmosphere was good and the eating area was clean. My salad was delicious.”

“I’m afraid I could not express how much I’ve enjoyed eating at GrateFull Soul the food is great the people is friendly,caring,and very polite. And they offer plenty varieties of food for us picky eaters who are spoilt I always get just what I want and no sass. Thank you all very much”

“We like going there , it’s just all around a great place to hang out”

“Braden was fantastic as our waiter! We got the tour and the lobster ravioli. Everything was delicious! Service was amazing!”

“I love the expedient service and the hot white chocolate mocha with the whipped topping is to live for...”

“I live an hour and a half away but come through Hattiesburg a couple times a week and always stop for coffee. Every person there has been overly nice and helpful except for tonight, the blonde young lady may need extra training on customer service.”

“we visited the Cattiesburg Cafe this weekend, and had an amazing time! The staff was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable on all their cats, and even some cute pups! We really enjoyed getting to play with and experience the different breeds and their personalities. We will definitely be back!”

“Excellent fish and chips! Very friendly service!”

“We stopped here on our way back to Texas, i must say this was delicious!! Their buns are really tasty, the service it’s good. Everyone is so kind. You won’t regret eating here totally. Btw, their service was really fast !!”

“Our new favorite Sunday after church lunch spot! The moment we walked in the manager Robbie was very welcoming and assisted us quickly with a table. Our server John was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, as we have 2 in our family with food allergies. The food was served quickly, hot, and delicious! There are not many places we go to eat with our allergies, but we felt safe and enjoyed everything we had and will most definitely be back!!”

“Solid beer selection and Ryan is a fab bartender!”

“Now accepting credit card payment.?”

“10/10 sooo good! - I went Sunday and got the grilled shrimp and they were amazing! I decided to go back today to get the royal reds, corn, and potatoes 🔥🔥 thank for taking care of me Bonner!”

“The food was delicious and the service was excellent”

“Best away from home coffee! Wish we had your shop back in Northwest Kansas. If we are ever in the area again we will stop by! Service and product were excellent! Thankyou!”

“Ice cream is fantastic & delicious!! The young man working last night by himself around 7-7:30 was the absolute best!!! He had a smile on his face even with the large groups of people whole came in!! He deserves a raise or big bonus!!”

“First time visiting Southern Seafood and we couldn't have been more satisfied with the freshness of the food, the flavor, the fries were on point (so crunchy), the friendly service and the cleanliness of the restaurant. The food portion was more than enough. They have severaI southern sides to choose from Drinks: I chose that Southern SWEET Tea, and it was just as I like it. This place did not disappoint and we will be back. PS we bought fresh catfish fillets and shrimp, from their market, to cook up at home.”

“food is great service is amazing”

“Rayner's Seafood is the BEST in the Pinebelt. Serving delicious catfish and seafood since 1962. Friendly folks and good prices. Highly recommended!”

“Best Mexican in Hattiesburg!”

“BEST coffee and the fresh-made parfaits are SO good”

“fun time. friendly. welcoming. 10 out of 10.”

“These folks HAVE IT FIGURED OUT!!!! Every single bite was perfect”

“The perfect place for our elementary field trip lunch. The private room was very accommodating for our large group and the pizza was delicious!”

“Thank y’all so much for the bread and pastry! They were delicious! You’ve won another customer! Also , the last time we were in, we tried the strawberry cake and it was great! Keep up the good work! Cecil and Sandra”

“The best food in town greatest service!”

“This is one of the best home style cooked meal you will find best of the best five star I'll anyone the best restaurant in Hattiesburg go and visit you will be glad you did my restaurant of choice.....”

“Excellent place for Pool.....a little outdated Jukebox and decor, however tables are very well maintained and the hourly rate is extremely affordable. Tournaments on Sundays.”

“We went up to the June Jam with 9 bands ! This is the best venue we've been to in a long time. The hospitality was second to none and Janet the owner is a fantastic lady that showed us a great time ! We will watch this venue and me and my friends will be going back for sure oh the food is awesome too! We will be there for The June Jam in 2026 you can bet if you missed this one you better not miss the next one ! 9 bands on 2 bandstands!!! See y'all net year!”

“First time eating here and the burger was the best that I’ve had in Petal. The chicken tenders and onion rings were also good.”

“Idk about the inside I Always use the drive thru window! ? They have one. Makes it So much more convenient. The food is hands down the BEST I've had in Hattiesburg. Id go as far as saying in several counties! Always Fresh. Veggies are Fresh. Crisp. Brightly, naturally colored. Chicken fried rice Actually has chicken in it. Chunks of chicken in fact! Always tastes like it was made to order. & The portion sizes are Well worth the cost. Everything is fairly, affordably priced! No I do Not work there Nor do I know anyone that does or that has any connection to there other than a customer. I refer Everyone there! Have Never Ever been disappointed! Always fast, friendly service as well. Id give u more than 2 thumbs up but only have 2! ?. please Please continue this quality & quantity!! Even as I undoubtedly become crazy popular! Oh & Everyone should try their Chinese donuts!!! ? OMG ?

Parking: In a relatively small shopping center. Easy access to & from the parking lot. Options of those too. Not a busy strip so always get great parking!”

“Yes - the food is wonderful. However, the service is very slow. I wouldn’t recommend going on lunch break even though we got there before the “lunch hour” it was extremely slow and I only ate one of my chicken tenders and got a to go plate. My party of 3 all had chicken tenders and fries and one with a side salad- not a complicated order. I will definitely go back just not at lunch or when time constraints are an issue.”

“This place was amazing. Their party mix snacks is really good. They're vegetable chips was really good and they have complimentary popcorn. That was also really buttery”

“My wife and I have been to Chesterfield's twice and we will be going back.”

“I love dining at O' Charley's. I had lunch with my sister. I had a spicy Bloody Mary with my entree. It was delicious! I really enjoyed my server, Skyler Smith. She did a great job making sure we had a good time... I will ask for her next time I go there. *****”

“This is one of the best home style cooked meal you will find best of the best five star I'll anyone the best restaurant in Hattiesburg go and visit you will be glad you did my restaurant of choice.....”

“We recently ate lunch at Tabella. I had the lighter meal of lemon pepper chicken, garlic green beans and garlic potatoes. The chicken was a thin piece of breast that had been grilled which is what I like but it was overcooked resulting in it being dry. The green beans were undercooked. The potatoes were excellent as was the service. This won't stop us from eating at Tabella in the future but it wasn't what we have come to expect when eating there.”

“Delicious food with big servings. Nice and hospitable service!”

“I eat here regularly, especially on Tuesday as their Hamburger Steak and gravy is delicious. Today I was too busy at work to sit down and eat. I called in an order and they charged me a 10% gratuity for a to-go order. I honestly believe they should have just went up on the prices a $1 on the daily menu specials then to add gratuity when they advertise a certain price. If not for that they would have a 5 star rating because the food is delicious and the service when dining-in is great.”

“Wide selection of good food and very good service.”

“i can see why its the oldest bar in hattiesburg. i definitely recommend the experience.”

“Front counter service is horrible and rude!”

“Traveling through Hattiesburg and found your place on the internet! Glad we stopped! Very good flavorful gumbo, catfish po-boy, and fried shrimp platter. We will be back!”

“Now accepting credit card payment.?”

“THE ABSOLUTE BEST SALMON, HONEY CHICKEN, SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN AND I AM GOING NUTS... TRYING TO FIND OUT THE SEASONINGS THEY USE FOR THE SALMON! I CAN'T GET OVER THE SCRUMPTIOUS FLAVOR! EVERY WAITRESS IS SO PLEASANT AND COURTEOUS! HUBBY AND I COULD EAT EVERY MEAL THERE... UNTIL OUR LAST MEAL ON EARTH! THE BEST!”

“OMG! Really enjoyed this place Good food , Good music and Good drinks Waiter Ashanti was Awesome just all good vibes”

“Been there twice! Fried Catfish was Xcellent! Fried Pork chop Xcelent! Healthy Portions! Worth Every Penny!”

“The music is good, but they play it way too loud. The place gets very crowded and there is limited seating. They do have a sign by the DJ booth that says no drinks on the dance floor, but I continuosly saw people taking their drinks and cigarettes on the dance floor. The dance floor is a good size, but needs to be sanded down smooth because now it is uneven and is a trip hazard. For some reason there are regularly 6 or more people moving in and out of the bar/grill area. ???”

“JUST A QUICK VISIT TO HATTIESBURG AND TOTALLY ENJOYED THE FOOD. SUCH A GREAT EXPERIENCE.”

“Nice friendly severs and a large choice of menu options Clean and inviting atmosphere. Great place to stop on road trips”

“They had very fast service, good customer enthusiasm, amazing products, and easy access using the crumbl app! And the strawberry pretzel pie cookie is a 10/10!!!”

“Awesome food and Bruno was very polite and attentive. I ordered the Tiranga Chicken combo and everything was cooked to perfection with the Garlic Naan bread and mango lassi. Great experience for a restaurant out of town.”

“My daughter and I went to Rock N Roll Sushi today I wanna give a special shout out to Roy for being an excellent sevrant.”

“The food was delicious and the service was excellent”

“I love the expedient service and the hot white chocolate mocha with the whipped topping is to live for...”

“Good food, good service and good atmosphere! But I don't know why Olive Garden changed their salad. Our salad had a lot of purple cabbage and carrots in it and it was just weird!”

“Breakfast, catfish and Grits, with a Biscuit and some orange juice.. huuu... man it was good.”

“Delicious food with big servings. Nice and hospitable service!”

“Newly remodeled, Excellent food, top notch waitress, very clean.”

“My wife and I have been to Chesterfield's twice and we will be going back.”

“Braden was fantastic as our waiter! We got the tour and the lobster ravioli. Everything was delicious! Service was amazing!”

“We stopped here on our way back to Texas, i must say this was delicious!! Their buns are really tasty, the service it’s good. Everyone is so kind. You won’t regret eating here totally. Btw, their service was really fast !!”

“Biggest problem here is deciding what to eat because the menu is so large. Have enjoyed everything we’ve gotten from here.”

“Absolutely fantastic food, fun atmosphere, caring staff! A “don’t miss” for Hattiesburg!”

“I highly recommend this place for cookies.
One of the best hands down in Hattiesburg
Shain L was so helpful and patient.He gave me some great recommendations on what cookies to get since I was having trouble deciding between.
If you haven’t already go try them. If you already had them go back and try their new cookie flavors.
I been a couple of times and every time their cookies are good and I tried different ones each time”

“This place has cool vibes! Arcade games, movie posters, it looks like a hangout spot from a sitcom. The food was good and they also have a full bar with Fireball on tap and frozen daiquiris. I especially enjoyed the Spicy Peach wings and Garlic Parmesan cheese sticks.”

“I love this place. Food is so delicious!”

“Stumbled upon this last night since no other nightlife was happening on a Thursday. The vibes were just right, the music was fun and it just felt comfortable.”

“Nathan was very courteous, respectful and attentive at the front counter. He was knowledgeable and welcoming and ensured I enjoyed my visit. Definitely will visit here more often.”