Highest-rated restaurants in Hattiesburg by diners

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January 31, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants in Hattiesburg by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Hattiesburg, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Sully's - Hattiesburg

- Rating: 4.2/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Sullivan Kilrain Road Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Burgers
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#29. Pho Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2902 Hardy St. Ste 40 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#28. Wasabi Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6096 US Hwy 98 Ste 8 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#27. Fairley's Wings

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 631 North Main St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers
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#26. Jutamas

- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6156 US Hwy 98 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
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#25. The Midtowner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3000 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Southern
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#24. Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 6414 Hwy 98 West Ste 150 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Newk's Eatery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
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#22. Keg & Barrel

- Rating: 4.4/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pubs, American
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#21. Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (157 reviews)
- Address: 122 Carlisle Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Italian, Beer Bar, Wine Bars
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#20. Big Trouble

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2313 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Noodles, Cocktail Bars, Asian Fusion
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#19. T-Bones Records & Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Vinyl Records
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#18. The Bird House Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6763 US-98 Ste 1 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Health Markets
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#17. Movie Star

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5209 Old Hwy 11 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Southern, Buffets
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#16. Trattoria Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 128 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#15. Newt's Catfish

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 503 Elks Lake Road Ste 30 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood
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#14. Indian Delight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 Turtle Creek Drive Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Indian
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#13. Mo'Bay Beignet Co - Hattiesburg

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2902 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#12. Hattiesburgers and Blues

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
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#11. Uncle Al Poboys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6152 US 98 Ste 60 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Seafood
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#10. Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Blu Jazz Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 103 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Southern, Jazz & Blues, Burgers
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#8. Jutamas Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 Timothy Lane Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
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#7. Southern Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 River Ave. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets, Southern
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#6. GrateFull Soul

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 Main St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food
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#5. A & B Discount Grocery Chinese Takeout

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Emerald Lane Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
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#4. Petra Cafe Greek & Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6060 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: American, Greek, Mediterranean
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#3. Sky Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6565 US-98 Ste 120 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#2. Cow & Coop's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 29 Rivers Drive Ste 20 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers
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#1. Art Of Roux

- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 208 North 38th Ave. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Food Trucks
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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