Highest-rated Restaurants in Hattiesburg by Diners

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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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Hattiesburg, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Wasabi Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6096 US Hwy 98 Ste 8 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Pho Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 2902 Hardy St. Ste 40 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Yamato Japan

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5040 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Half Shell Oyster House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6555 Hwy 98 West Ste A Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Sully's - Hattiesburg

- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Sullivan Kilrain Road Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Lennys Grill & Subs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3704 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Brass Hat Midtown

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 South 30th Ave. Hotel Indigo Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Newk's Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Asian Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5004 Lincoln Road Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Jutamas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6156 US Hwy 98 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Midtowner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3000 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Fat Boy's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 6168 US 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Uncle Al Poboys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6152 US 98 Ste 60 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Indian Delight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 Turtle Creek Drive Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Keg & Barrel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. T-Bones Records & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Vinyl Records
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Movie Star

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5209 Old Hwy 11 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Southern, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Hattiesburgers and Blues

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6414 Hwy 98 West Ste 150 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Petra Cafe Greek & Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6060 US Hw 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: American, Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Jutamas Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 Timothy Lane Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Blu Jazz Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 103 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Southern, Jazz & Blues, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. GrateFull Soul

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 Main St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 122 Carlisle Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Italian, Beer Bar, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Trattoria Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 128 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sky Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6565 US-98 Ste 120 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Bird House Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6763 US-98 Ste 1 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp