TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Hattiesburg - Updated November 2024

"Everything was fantastic. We’d never gone before so we over-ordered. We had pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork, potato wedges, sweet potato fries,..."

Taryn Rogers

"This place was an amazing experience! Atmosphere: It's off of Hwy. 98 and no easily seen, but that adds to the atmosphere. The gravel..."

Thank_Q

"This was one of the better places Hattiesburg for barbecue. The. ribs did taste like they had been par boiled then smoked. The sauce was made in..."

Christopher Starr

"My family and I tried Leatha's last week for the first time and left very satisfied. The restaurant is not a sight of beauty by any means and the..."

Matthew

"I insist upon visiting Leatha's whenever we come to Hattiesburg to visit my in-laws. The BBQ is smoked and bathed in a sweet, tomato sauce. I always..."

Baldibanks

"With all the recommendations and reading the many reviews, I finally decided to try Leatha's and the food truly did not disappoint, however the..."

Semaj

"Recently we celebrated my fiancee's 32 birthday when his sister put together a last minute small family gathering of her 2 boys, herself, him, & me..."

Tena Prescott

"Seriously one of the best meals I have ever had in my life! Leatha's has become a regular stop for my entire family when we are headed to the Gulf..."

Dana Fleming

"wonderful BBQ. I had the 4 meat plate. it tasted wonderful and the pork ribs were the best! the plate is served with two large sides, rolls, and a..."

John W

"Leatha's has the best BBQ POSSIBLY IN MISSISSIPPI and most definitely in Hattiesburg by far. U gotta try the beef ribs and the steak. U will..."

Nguyen Lee

"Best bbq I've ever had. I love sweet bbq. My family and I have been going there for years. Just about as southern as you can get. Famous people's..."

Brandon

"Southern style BBQ may not be my thing, but I genuinely enjoyed Leatha's. I would consider myself an ameteur BBQ'er. I have studied the BBQ'ers bible..."

Professional Eater Mike

"For all you Texans and Texan wannabes: Leatha's does not serve Texas BBQ. If that's not OK with you, stay away. If you want to have the best BBQ..."

Flint

"The first clue that you are about to eat some serious BBQ is that there are wash cloths on the tables instead of paper napkins! When a friend heard I..."

Burger Belly

"Great HOMETOWN BBQ. The food is always plentiful and delicious! I ordered a steak and split it with my daughter. Well worth the price for a 1 POUND..."

JDK

"Awesome BBQ!. Went here for dinner during the week and loved it. I had the chicken and part of my friend's ribs. The place is very relaxing and I..."

Jessica Trieskey

"Best BBQ I've ever had. Memphis? Nah. Kansas City? No way. Texas? Don't make me laugh. The best BBQ in the world is at Leatha's. The pulled pork,..."

The Discriminating Palate

"Fabulous barbeque!!!. I can't say enough good things about Leatha's. I love their Bar-B-Que and their potato salad, baked beans, everything! I tend..."

Book Blogger

"It's the best! I loved it! All the workers are so nice! Their steak is..."

Miranda

"Delicious Que. Was visiting my home state of Mississippi and relatives from Hattiesburg recommended Leatha's for lunch on a Saturday. I was very..."

Alicia McManus

"Best BBQ I've had in three states. I'm in the military and in our past three states, this is the best BBQ. My sister in law visited, she works at a..."

MustangMatt

"I love a down home southern atmosphere, and this place has just that! You will feel like family. The menu is short and sweet just like the tea. The..."

LB

"It was great! Can't wait to come back, the ribs were boneless and served that way since they fall of the..."

Barret Scarbrough

"Words are not enough to express my gratitude for LEATHAS Simply awesome! Don't forget to try the..."

Downtown John Brown

"Well worth the trip! A great ride from Jackson on the motorcycle, and I always bring home some for the..."

R.W. Martin

"Leatha's BBQ'n. Tue-Thu 11AM-8:30PM, Fri & Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun & Mon Closed. Casual. Located oddly behind an RV center, Leatha's is a well-known..."

Ugo

"BBQ is awesome! Discovered this place last year and talked about the place as soon as we left it. Made a long road trip again this year and this..."

Sam

"Good baby backs, chicken & pulled..."

Ken Blalock

"Best BBQ in the south! Point blank..."

RBea

"Good pig by folks who care...."

Kevin Bullard

"The ribs are..."

Paul Burke

"Some of the best pulled pork I've had other than smoking it myself. The ribs are fall off the bone tender, and the sauce is served on the side. The..."

Jack

"Every time we go to leatha's we leave stuffed! It's well worth the drive! Be sure to order the fried potatoes. One..."

Daphne Freeman

"#1 Rib Joint around Hattiesburg. Simply the best ribs in this area. Smoked to perfection and tender as you'd..."

Hiker

"Fall off the bone. Ribs are absolutely amazing, only place I get ribs. Delicious sides and BBQ sauce. Never go wrong with..."

Katie

"Best Ribs and Pulled Pork. Leatha's is the place I bring out of town guests to when they want great ribs and want the "quintessential" Mississippi..."

AK

"BAR-B-YUM.. For some reason, when I go eat here, I feel like I am eating on the set of Fried Green Tomatoes or something. Cute little charm to the..."

Jennifer Temple

"Food Good Customers Bad. The BBQ was great, the sides very good and getting waited on by Leatha's daughter was worth the money and the trip. My only..."

Saintsalive

"Best BBQ in the world!!!. Don't let anybody fool you Letha's is simply the best BBQ in the world. Enough..."

Danon

"Leatha's YUMMY- I was there in 2009 after Hurricane Ike and Gustfa with a very dear friend and a crew from the Red Cross. We all fell in LOVE with..."

Gail

"Great BBQ ! Ribs both pork and beef melt in your mouth. Beans are tender and flavorful! Hospitality makes great BBQ and it is abundant here. Don't..."

Sally Scheid

"LEGIT. Leatha's BBQ is legit--not just the BBQ, but all their side items as well. Meat falls off the rib bones every time, and their BBQ sauce is..."

Alex

"Good BBQ for this area. Tasty large portions with excellent sidesGood BBQ ( but could be smoked longer IMHO)When I am passing thru..."

J Daigle

"New in Town. Before we even moved to town Leathas had been put on our "must go" list by a friend who is from Hattiesburg. He was so right.. Great..."

Justaguy

"The sauce is out of this..."

QB

"Sweet family! Great food!..."

Heather Fried

"Discovered Leathas about 5 years ago and have fallen in love with it. If I want BBQ this is the first place I think of. The environment is pretty..."

Pat Shane Thornton

"Southern BBQ. Probably the best BBQ you can find at a restaurant in or around Hattiesburg. A little over priced to suit me, but you get what you pay..."

Larry Morgan

"Good BBQ. Very friendly staff that makes you feel like your right at home with family. The BBQ is good and the meat is very tender. I enjoyed pork..."

Belle Dame

"Very simple menu with limited choices, but THE BEST BBQ WITHIN 100..."

William Stianche

"Good BBQ, it's been featured in southern living magazine and often described as a "hidden gem". However, a little overpriced and overrated in my..."

Nick

"Good BBQ. If you're in the mood for BBQ go here. This is the best you will find in MS....the atmosphere is a little strange, but the comfort food is..."

CE

""Better than Memphis BBQ" Best little secret in Hattisburg. Look behind the RV..."

Kent Gaddy

"Best Barbeque in the Nation. Leatha's has been snubbed if it isn't in the top 10 best restaurants in Hattiesburg, because this is one of the best BBQ..."

Stephen M

"The restaurant is one large rectangular room with a partition in the rear that separates the kitchen from the..."

3rdDegreeBerns

"I got the 2 meat plate with chicken and brisket. My 2 sides were cheesy potato casserole and mac n cheese. Everything was excellent with tons of..."

Wilcor Electric

"Delicious! I had the rib and chicken plate, both were cooked perfectly, falling off the bone tender, and seasoned nicely. I’m not a big fan of bbq..."

Darlene Carpenter

"The WMD is probably one of my favorite BBQ sandwiches I've ever tried, highly reccomend with OG..."

Josh Trichell

"All BBQ is the same, right? Wrong, go grab you a Robert E. Lee (pulled pork with homemade slaw on top) and let them sway you too. Did I mention they..."

Adam Conerly

"The best of the best. All the meats are smoked perfectly. The only bake beans from a restaurant that I actually like. Can't say enough about the..."

Marcu Burkett

"Excellent barbeque. Large portions. Super friendly staff. My new go to place to eat in Hattiesburg. Have eaten here twice and impressed both times...."

Tessa Guntharp

"Great 👍🏼 BBQ!! Ribs, Chicken, Sausage, you name it, it’s ALL GOOD! I was very pleased with the service, and the food! I tried the Cheesy..."