Crescent City Grill

This place was recommended by several people when I asked for suggestions on short notice. We started with crab wontons, then have shrimp ettouffee and crabcakes orleans with cream spinach, followed with white chocolate bread pudding, which was surprisinglynot very bready, which i really liked! Actually thought it was cheesecake on the plate at first place. Food was no joke, dang fine! Waitress was fantastic, never let drinks go dry timing was perfecto. I'd LOVE to return, time will tell as we're here for a college visit to see if the Ole kiddo wants to make a home here next year.

Nice cajun restaurant in Hattiesburg . We entered through the bar area outside and it was beautiful! They had an outdoor movie area, a big bar, lots of seating, and fire pits. Inside was huge with 3 more bars and lota of festive Christmas decor. We looked up the menu before and went specifically for Cajun food and for the grilled oysters. But when we got there the waiter told us they did not have any oysters (I do not know for how long). The server was very nice and did a great job making recommendations and describing the fish of the day. We asked for a gluten free menu for my husband which they provided which was nice. We started with the Crab Wontons which were tasty. They had a creamy filling and were crunchy with a sweet chili sauce for dipping. I thought the presentation was lacking and they would have been nice with a garnish or something like a slaw but overall they tasted good. We also got a bowl of the "signature" corn and crab chowder. I was hoping for more cajun flavor and definitely more crab , maybe even some crab on top, but it was more of a basic potato corn chowder with a hint of seafood and no spice. My kids loved it though. Next time I would try the gumbo. The rest of our meal arrived pretty fast and the server was good with refills and clearing plates up until then. I got the Chicken Cobb salad as recommended by the server. I asked for no tomato and dressing on the side. It arrived mixed up, not with the ingredients in rows like some salads so it was hard to tell what was on it and it looked messy. But when I started eating I found that it was covered in chopped tomatoes and was completely missing the avocado. I told our server I would just pick out the tomatoes and he did go get me a side of avocado. Obviously a kitchen mistake and pretty frustrating to have 2 things wrong with one dish. My daughter got the shrimp poboy and fried green tomatoes and loved it especiallythe remoulade sauce! We got a slice of pumpkin cheesecake to go and it was pretty tasty too. Service was great until we got out food and then our server disappeared. It was around 8 and we were thr only ones left in the room so it felt.like he was cleaning and forgot about us. We all need refills and the check but had to wait about 20 minutes. Other than that wait the server was great but I think at the end of the night that happens often and makes customers feel ignored. Overall, I think we will definitely be back. I know restaurants constantly update their menu but I was really hoping for a oyster poboy or debris poboy as pictured online but neither were on the menu. I will cross my fingers that they have grilled oysters next time b/c that would have made our meal so much better.

Not on the menu, but I had the blackened salmon and shrimp with Mardi Gras pasta and it was fantastic. My daughter had the catfish with jambalaya and said the batter didn't have a lot of seasoning, but the jambalaya over top provided enough. We also ordered the white chocolate bread pudding. It's not a traditional bread pudding, texture was more like a thicker flan, but it tasted great. If we're in Hattiesburg again we'll be back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crescent City Grill never disappoints. Their brunch menu is incredible — everything from fresh seafood dishes to the Crescent City Burger with bacon, which is absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is truly top‑tier. If you stop by the Mahogany Bar, Luke and Taylor will take great care of you. One of the best dining spots around!

Went for mid-week dinner. Started with fried cheese curds, they were lightly breaded for a good crisp and cheesy bite. I chose a Dark & Stormy for my cocktail. I usually go for something sweet/fruity but the vibe of the restaurant is "Subtle Sexy" so my drink had to match! It was well crafted, a nice sip to unwind after work. For my entree, I ordered the Steak Frites, medium. Tender and full of flavor! We went home full and satisfied. The waitress was very nice, attentive without smothering, and the manager was doing the rounds to make sure everyone was enjoying their meal.

Ate at Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg and it was really good. It’s a New Orleans–style restaurant, and for being in Hattiesburg (not on the Coast or in Louisiana), the Cajun flavors held up for the most part. We had the shrimp po’boy, shrimp and grits, and the oysters Rockefeller - all pretty solid. The standout was the white chocolate bread pudding - different texture than you would think but it's so worth it. Overall, good food, good flavors, and worth going back.

Loved this place! The food was amazing and the service was terrific. Server was polite and went above and beyond. I was only passing through town so I only went once but if I was a local id be there weekly. The catfish was amazing and the gumbo is to die for.

Great service - fast and attentive. The food was terrific, a great place to bring friends and family. Highly recommend. Got their shrimp po boy and gumbo, the raw oysters were delicious as well. Beautiful restaurant.

We went here last week on a road trip for our vacation. This is a beautiful restaurant, the foyer area with the host desk reminds me of an old hotel. The food was exquisite. We had the smoked duck spring rolls, the corn and crab bisque, the Caesar salad, the crawfish étouffée, and the blackened catch of the day which was monkfish I believe. Everything was delicious and that corn and crab bisque was amazing as were the duck rolls. Our server was Weston and he did a very good job of taking care of us. I highly recommend this place.

Well, we travel every other year to Houston for Thanksgiving with the family! We often stay the night in Hattiesburg, Ms so we can enjoy a delicious meal at Crescent City... Tonight my issue was different menu, after question our great server asking to see main menu, we were told menu had been downsized. We ordered our number one favorite item for appetizer which has always been fried green tomatoes with shrimp sauce. Well the shrimp were not fresh, it's frozen.. that was first disappointment. Very limited menu... anyway.. after second glass of wine we ordered dinner... waiter comes back to tell us ...sorry we are out of that! We ordered our meal but were greatly disappointed. It was just okay, more like you were in college town serving kids with low budget. Over the years of always having an awesome meal and after your first bite .. you would say OMGod this is amazing food! It's like being in New Orleans. You ask for the good , bad and Ugly... so I will tell you , you best pull out the old menu if you want to keep your doors open....disappointing customer!

Food was delicious, always consistently great during both visits here. Service is great as well, we had a large party and they managed it well. Vibes are great, we were in a back private room, so we were tucked away from the rest of the restaurant.

Nice cajun restaurant in Hattiesburg . We entered through the bar area outside and it was beautiful! They had an outdoor movie area, a big bar, lots of seating, and fire pits. Inside was huge with 3 more bars and lota of festive Christmas decor. We looked up the menu before and went specifically for Cajun food and fot the grilled oysters. But when we got there the waiter told us they did not have any oysters (I do not know for how long). The server was very nice and did a great job making recommendations and describing the fish of the day. We asked for a gluten free menu for my husband which they provided which was nice. We started with the Crab Wontons which were tasty. They had a creamy filling and were crunchy with a sweet chili sauce for dipping. I thought the presentation was lacking and they would have been nice with a garnish or something like a slaw but overall they tasted good. We also got a bowl of the "signature" corn and crab chowder. I was hoping for more cajun flavor and definitely more crab , maybe even some crab on top, but it was more of a basic potato corn chowder with a hint of seafood and no spice. My kids loved it though. Next time I would try the gumbo. The rest of our meal arrived pretty fast and the server was good with refills and clearing plates up until then. I got the Chicken Cobb salad as recommended by the server. I asked for no tomato and dressing on the side. It arrived mixed up, not with the ingredients in rows like some salads so it was hard to tell what was on it and it looked messy. But when I started eating I found that it was covered in chopped tomatoes and was completely missing the avocado. I told our server I would just pick out the tomatoes and he did go get me a side of avocado. Obviously a kitchen mistake and pretty frustrating to have 2 things wrong with one dish. My daughter got the shrimp poboy and fried green tomatoes and loved it especiallythe remoulade sauce! We got a slice of pumpkin cheesecake to go and it was pretty tasty too. Service was great until we got out food and then our server disappeared. It was around 8 and we were thr only ones left in the room so it felt.like he was cleaning and forgot about us. We all need refills and the check but had to wait about 20 minutes. Other than that wait the server was great but I think at the end of the night that happens often and makes customers feel ignored. Overall, I think we will definitely be back. I know restaurants constantly update their menu but I was really hoping for a oyster poboy or debris poboy as pictured online but neither were on the menu. I will cross my fingers that they have grilled oysters next time b/c that would have made our meal so much better.

We've been here before, but not around Mardi Gras. Great decorations to match the great New Orleans food!

Food was mediocre, service was good and waiter was attentive. Prices were high.. Probably want go again.

Solo dinner on a work trip This place is neat! What fun spot to hit with some friends, sit on the bar side or the way cool patio. Nice menu choices I had the corn and crab bisque and crawfish etouffee. The soup should have been warmer but tasted nice First time trying an etouffee, it was very tasty sauce over rice. I wished for more sauce and less rice. Loved it Server was friendly and helpful. Go and sit the bar or patio. What a great ambiance

Visited my hometown for a few days and decided to visit this town staple for brunch. I've been here many times and their dishes do not disappoint. This time I had the fried green tomatoes..very good! Loved the southern, cajun combination of flavors. We sat at the bar and let me tell you...Luke, our bartender, did not miss! He really meant bottomless mimosas! Lol! I never saw the bottom of my glass! Great service! I always enjoy this intimate, French quarter style bar setting.

We had a party of 8 which I understand is a large party. We ordered efficiently and didn't do appetizer's in an effort to streamline the process. We ordered water and that took 45 min to get. We waited 2 hours for a food and we got salad at the same time as our meal. The food was cold. The server was friendly but was overwhelmed and poorly trained.

Good experience, the people I went with got like 5 mimosa kits so that was something, outside had a piano player and good experience

This is my new favorite place in Hattiesburg, Mississippi when traveling the ambience is superb Shai behind the bar is amazing and she makes the best old-fashioned. Their food is absolutely perfect.

Amazing food and service! The owner came out and made us feel at home, even invited us back for some evening entertainment and dinner! Will definitely be back!

This was my first visit to Crescent City! We ordered the fried green tomatoes for an appetiser. They were good but I would not order them again as you only get three tomatoes and in my opinion the price is high for that and we had to split the third tomato between the two of us. For my entree, the decision was difficult but I decided to try the Catfish Plaquemine dish since I love seafood. The menu did not state the dish came with sausage so that was a surprise and I gave my husband most of those pieces. The flavour was divine, though! I wish the dish came with a side salad by default. Grimm was a wonderful server! I will definitely go back to try another dish next time I am in the area.

Second visit. Today we ordered Crawfish Flatbread but I forgot the pic before we ate the whole thing! It was delicious. We also ordered Crawfish etouffee. It was spicy but delicious. Our server was very nice and super quick. Loved the music and candlelight at the table.

They had a special dessert called the King Cake Bread pudding. Was so amazing. I would go and get it before the season ends. They sell out of it daily

One of the best restaurants in Hattiesburg! The food is fabulous (especially enjoyed the smoked duck egg rolls). The atmosphere is great!

Everything about it is always right. Staff, service, food, and atmosphere. This, and its neighbor The Purple Parrot Cafe, lit the candle for Chef Robert St John. He "made" the Hattiesburg Restaurant Scene what it is!!

Food was terrific, oyster on half shell large and seasoned well Salad house dressing perfect, crawfish etouffee was full of crawfish and flavorful, crab and corn bisques was good but a little thick and cool for my taste but that didn't change the ranking. Service was exceptional and very informative This is a great spot check it out.

We got seated in the room to the left of the front door as you walk in. The room stunk like a garbage dumpster and was so dark I could not see the menu. This immediately put me in a bad mood. I ordered the French onion soup and 1/2 dozen grilled oysters. The French onion soup was ok except in stead of a slice of bread beneath the melted cheese it appeared to be salad croutons. The oysters were horrible. They were over cooked and literally the size of a dime. They needed some fresh garlic for flavor. I think this was my last visit to the CCG.

My husband and I always stop by every time we are in town, it's our go to place! The crab wontons are my absolute favorite, I could eat a few serving of those and be perfectly happy!

Food was good. The grilled black drum didn't need the sauce on it. It made it mushy textured. Not a lot of salad options. Service was good. Wait staff very pleasant. The lighting was horrible. Couldn't read the menu fine print. I had to use my phone flashlight.

Walked into the bar area, posted up with a tv that had the game I wanted to watch on and asked for a menu. Male bartender said they weren't serving food in that area, despite two women clearly eating a few seats down. Selectively choosing who you serve isn't a good look, I guess I'll take my business somewhere else.

Skip this one! The ambience of this place is nice, maybe a little too dark. Mahi mahi was not good. Could have gotten the same texture and flavor if I had peeled the breading off of some wal mart fish sticks I made at home. The steak was simply not a cut of meat that justifies 44 dollars. The broccoli was good and the fried green tomatoes. Service was not great! Never got steak sauce I asked for. Everytime we were waiting for the waiter he was up front talking away with a colleague. In this economy if food and service are not justified people won't be back.

A slice of the Big Easy in Hattiesburg. Amazing ambience filled with historical decor, each area specific to a historical N.O person like Louis Armstrong. The crab claw appetizers are delicious, the zydeco chicken is always a favorite. Plan for a leisurely meal to enjoy the vibe. Always great service. Been going there for decades, literally.

I am giving this restaurant 4 stars, but it really is a 3 1/2 star. We were a party of 7 guest and didn't have a problem getting seated. We started off with Moscow Mules cocktails and Fried Green Tomatoes. It was a different, but good, take on fried green tomatoes. They were topped with sautéed shrimp and mushroom and a creole beurre rouge. For my main dish I ordered the Crawfish Monica. It was very tasty. My dad had the Crescent City Nachos Au Gratin. He thought the cheese sauce was very good. It is a different way of serving nachos. Although the staff were friendly, service was okay. The food was good but wasn't "wow". It was good enough that I would return if I am in the area again. It is a good place for family, friends, and dates.

Huge peacemaker sandwich. Triple IPA on menu... hope to come back for dinner sometime. Happy to share this gem I found while traveling

We finished the molten Mohawk 4&9 mile race. Came here to eat. Manager helped seat our party of ten. Lana is a wonderful waitress and food was great! Fun place decorated for Mardi Gras. Highly recommend! Wonderful time!

My experience at this restaurant was decent. The food tasted really good but the service was poor. Our waitress was extremely nice, but there seemed to be problems in the kitchen. It took 45-50 minutes for our appetizers to come. Two of us received our food and two didn't. After 10 minutes, our third received their food, but our fourth received their food 20-30 minutes after that. It ended up being a two hour and 30 minute experience. During the dinner, we had to repeatedly ask on food and drinks. Thankfully, the manager was so kind to offer us free deserts. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. It was very relaxing and calming. The decor and theme was truly a refined seafood restaurant. Overall, it was delicious, the environment was relaxing, but unpleasantly long and tedious as the restaurant was nearly empty on our side.

Simply my favorite restaurant in all of Hattiesburg. I eat here every single time I drive through. The place is always clean and has a distinct New Orleans feel and vibe. The menu is diverse- featuring great Cajun and creole dishes. The service this last trip was slightly slow, but I think this was a new employee. Grilled oysters on the half shell, gumbo, crawfish étouffée are all amazing. The bar is a place I could go to every weekend. And the outdoor patio would be a great place to hangout on a nice summer night.

We ordered drinks and one order of mediocre fried crab claws (market price $24.99). The salads and soup of the day never arrived. We waited an hour and a half and asked for the check. This was the second time we ate at Crescent City. The first time, we enjoyed the food but were annoyed to wait 45 minutes for our main course to arrive. The kitchen is either understaffed or poorly managed. If you have plans after dinner, do not dine here. If you have hours to spend chatting and drinking, I'm sure you would enjoy the extremely leisurely pace of this kitchen.

We were traveling through and decided to stop at this unique location for a "later than usual" lunch. The restaurant was nice, clean, and had a wonderful atmosphere. After checking in with the hostess, we were seated fairly quickly. However, in my opinion, the wait for our food was pretty long for just two people. We originally ordered the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer, but our waitress had received news that they had sold out. So, we happily ordered the crabmeat wontons instead. Surprisingly, our waitress came to our table with both of the appetizers and apologized for the miscommunication (she did not charge us for one of the apps). Both of the starters tasted pretty good, but the mushrooms didn't seemed to be "stuffed" as described on the menu - just fried. By the time we received our main courses, we had already waited for almost an hour beforehand. As for our entrees, we just had the Cajun Cobb Salad and the bowl of gumbo. There was nothing too special or unique about either one, but they were light and able to keep us full for the rest of the summer day! I think this is a really cool place to visit while traveling through, but there are some areas that they still need some improve on.

Legit Cajun restaurant Highly recommend the gumbo and catfish dish Reasonably priced

Went in last night for my birthday my lemon drop martini was very good however, my char grilled oysters almost all of them were no bigger than a nickel and after finding out the price of $37 a dozen I was very disappointed!!! I go to oyster house in Hattiesburg next time

Service great. The Mardi Gras pasta used to be my favorite, however, the last couple of times I've ordered this, it's been more pasta than anything.

Nice restaurant with well prepared food. I had the grilled catch of the day which happen to be mahi-mahi. It was very tasty with an excellent topping of artichoke hearts and mushrooms, albeit for an additional $7.99. My side of jambalaya was average at best. My wife really enjoyed her shrimp and grits. I did like my fried green tomatoes. The service at the bar was very good. The ambience was nice.

Too good for 3 stars, too many miscues for 5 stars. Ordered Tito's & soda, but out of Tito's. Ordered steak & frites for my wife, but they were out of flatiron steak. Wanted steak so got ribeye instead, which was good but twice the size she wanted so much of it was wasted. I ordered the speckled trout that was catch of the day with Ponchartrain topping; fish was very good, but lump crabmeat topping was mushy. I was expecting a light topping with pieces of crabmeat, mushrooms, green onions, and lemon, but this was very heavy. Our salads were delicious and when they were brought to us I ordered a glass of wine apiece to go with our dinners, but the wine didn't arrive until we were halfway through with our entrees. Tab was $150 before tip. We may be back, but we'll try a couple other restaurants first.

Crab and corn bisque was very good. The Mardi Gras pasta was a little bland for me but my daughter loved it. Nachos were good except our chips were kinda stale. Over all it was pretty good. We would give it another try. The service was great. Today was a 3 star experience. Cool place and ambience

Service 10/10. Jack , while appearing very young, is a top notch server. The hostess was great. Ambiance 10/10. My selection of food 6/10. I chose a small Caesar salad with added blackened shrimp and fried jalapeños. It was my own fault. I should have asked for the dressing on the side. For me, the salad had about 4 times the amount of dressing expected. It kind of ruined the dish for me. Don't let my experience discourage you- just consider asking for dressing on the side.

Another great experience. Excellent food and service. Cool atmosphere & laid back vibe.

The food was worth the wait! We got there around 7 on a Friday and were seated fairly quickly. The restaurant has a unique charm to it. We order the shrimp and grits and catfish. We waited an hour for our food which was pretty disappointing as others food was coming out. When the food arrived we forgot all about being upset because it was delicious. So savory and rich. Our waiter also was very accommodating and kind. We also were offered a free dessert for our wait which I appreciated. So we ordered a blueberry cobbler that was stellar. Overall this place was amazing our wait is the only thing keeping me from giving five stars.

This was my dad & I's first time eating at this restaurant. "Braxton" our waiter was so nice. I love the vibe of the restaurant also. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because I wish there was more vegetarian & vegan options than there is. My food was still good tho!

Disappointing dinner tonight at CCG. I ordered Plaquemines Catfish, the catfish was not crisp, but soggy, as if it was microwaved, not fresh fried. The flavor was terrible, like old grease, jambalaya was just awful. Notified the waiter and ordered fried shrimp as a replacement. It was ok, but the fries were the only thing that was enjoyable. The shrimp were crisp, unusally dark in color(batter) and tasted like they were fried in old grease. Hubby had Zydego chicken, liked it with creamed spinach. He finished his meal before I got my replacement dish. We usually go to CCG for special occasions and mostly have good experiences, but the last 3 visits have been very inconsistent on food quality, flavor and presentation.

Top notch service! The crawfish étouffée roux was perfect. The tomato dish was cooked perfectly crisp. Great portion size as well as an excellent beer selection. Most notable aspect was the cadence of my waitress' service. She timed each course carefully so I did not have two dishes in front of me. I'll be back for more.

Waited almost 45 minutes for our soup and salad during lunch hour. This is second time the service has been poor and food mediocre. Not sure what's going on. This establishment was once great. Just keeps missing the mark!

Great food and great service at the bar. The staff was friendly. The three people behind the bar had each other's back and made for a great experience watching them work while I enjoyed the blackened chicken pasta.

The Zydeco Chicken was good with the cheese grits. The Seafood Enchiladas were a bit spicy and they were ok. The Crawfish Bisque had 1 crawfish in it but the flavor was good. The service was way off. The waiter was confused most of the time. He brought us our check before we got our food. When we kinda laughed about it, he said, "have I brought you your food?" Our empty table should have made it obvious to him that he had not. Later he brought us a salad. When I said it wasn't ours and the neighboring table said it was theirs, he said he was just doing what the computer told him to do. He couldn't give the correct table the salad he sat on our table even though he hadn't walked off yet. When he left, we handed it to them. A good 10 minutes later he showed up with a salad for them. He was very friendly but did not need to be waiting tables.

Wow this place was good! Finally good pasta in this area. Service was great as well as the ambiance, get like I was in New Orleans. Lots of flavor and sauce on the pasta which I like.

It was amazing! We were traveling through from Tampa, FL to Dallas, TX. We stayed the night over in Hattiesburg, MS. When we lived in Meridian, MS there was one there that we loved to eat at in the early 2000's but it closed down. We weren't sure if this was the same place but found out it was. So happy to know there is still a Crescent City Grill around and will definitely stop by again when we travel to Tampa, FL to see the kids. We had the gumbo, red beans & sausage & rice and the fried green tomatoes. Man it was delicious!

Delicious food, great service and charming atmosphere. Will definitely recommend and return.