Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Hattiesburg by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Hattiesburg area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Hattiesburg were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Fuzzy's Taco Shop

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#30. Fuzzy's Taco Shop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3102 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Patio 44

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#29. Patio 44

- Rating: 4.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3822 West 4th St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Glory Bound Gyro

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#28. Glory Bound Gyro

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6174 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Salad, Falafel, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Brass Hat Midtown

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#27. Brass Hat Midtown

- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 South 30th Ave. Hotel Indigo Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Mahogany Bar

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#26. Mahogany Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3810 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pubs, Cajun/Creole, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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Casa Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

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#25. Casa Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4400 Hardy St. Ste B5 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Crescent City Grill

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#24. Crescent City Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (550 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3810 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Ed's Burger Joint

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#23. Ed's Burger Joint

- Rating: 4.0/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Murky Waters Blues & BBQ

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#22. Murky Waters Blues & BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 1605 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Fairley's Wings

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#21. Fairley's Wings

- Rating: 4.1/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 631 North Main St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Yamato Japan

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#20. Yamato Japan

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5040 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Sully's - Hattiesburg

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#19. Sully's - Hattiesburg

- Rating: 4.1/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Sullivan Kilrain Road Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

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#18. Pho Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2902 Hardy St. Ste 40 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Half Shell Oyster House

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#17. Half Shell Oyster House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6555 US Hwy 98 Ste 1 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Jutamas

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#16. Jutamas

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6156 US Hwy 98 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill

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#15. Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 6414 Hwy 98 West Ste 150 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Newk's Eatery

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#14. Newk's Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Keg & Barrel

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#13. Keg & Barrel

- Rating: 4.4/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

Trattoria Pizzeria

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#12. Trattoria Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 128 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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Hattiesburgers and Blues

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#11. Hattiesburgers and Blues

- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

T-Bones Records & Cafe

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#10. T-Bones Records & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Vinyl Records
- Read more on Yelp

Movie Star

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#9. Movie Star

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5209 Old Hwy 11 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Southern, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Indian Delight

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#8. Indian Delight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 Turtle Creek Drive Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop

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#7. Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mo'Bay Beignet Co - Hattiesburg

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#6. Mo'Bay Beignet Co - Hattiesburg

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2902 Hardy St. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Jutamas Thai Restaurant

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#5. Jutamas Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 Timothy Lane Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Louisiana Sisters Cafe

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#4. Louisiana Sisters Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3971 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Petra Cafe Greek & Mediterranean

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#3. Petra Cafe Greek & Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6060 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: American, Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Sky Sushi & Hibachi

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#2. Sky Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6565 US-98 Ste 120 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Art Of Roux

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#1. Art Of Roux

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 208 North 38th Ave. Ste 10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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