VisitHATTIESBURG is preparing for the city’s fifth annual Restaurant Week, scheduled for Oct. 2 - 8, 2022. Home to nearly 200 locally owned restaurants, Hattiesburg has more local eateries per capita than any other Mississippi town, making it a premier culinary destination.
“Last year was the largest participation for Restaurant Week to date, and we are already seeing a lot of excitement in this fifth year,” Kristen Brock, director of programs and development of VisitHATTIESBURG said. “Hattiesburg Restaurant Week helps to stimulate the local economy and boosts support for Hattiesburg’s award-winning restaurant scene.”
During the week-long event, visitors and residents can indulge at more than 40 of Hattiesburg’s local eateries, with many offering exclusive specials for the week. Now in its fifth year, the week’s theme is once again OctoberFEAST but with a saucy twist! Each participating restaurant has selected a menu item featuring a sauce of choice, including sweet, savory, dippable, and drizzled varieties.
The growing list of Restaurant Week exclusives include:
• Benson’s Steakhouse and Taproom – Drunken Filet
• Birdhouse Café – Vegan “Pulled Pork”
• Colludium Brewery – Brewmaster Bratwurst
• Depot Kitchen & Market – Pho’rench Dip
• Ed's Burger Joint – Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese and Hot & Tangy BBQ Wings
• Fairley's Wings – Dill Pickle Wings
• Keg & Barrel – Three Cheese Crab Dip (Downtown) and Prime Rib French Dip (West)
• Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar (Midtown and West) – Chicken Toscano
• Mugshots Grill and Bar – Pig Wings
• Pier 98 Steaks, Seafood & Catering – Creole Alfredo
• Strick’s BBQ – Jack Daniels Ribs
• The Grill at Shadow Ridge – Bacon Pepper Jack Burger
• The Midtowner – Creole Chicken and Biscuits
Hattiesburg Restaurant Week is a program of VisitHATTIESBURG, with support this year from natural gas provider Spire, known for energizing restaurant and residential kitchens throughout Hattiesburg.
“At Spire, we understand the vital role restaurants play in a community. That’s why we’re proud to forge this partnership with VisitHATTIESBURG to support our local restaurants, while adding to the quality of life for our residents,” Freddie Triplett, Sr. business development representative of Spire, said. “Natural gas provides many benefits to consumers. Connecting with the community and sharing our message over the dinner table through Hattiesburg Restaurant Week is a natural fit for Spire.”
Participating restaurants will be provided promotional items during Restaurant Week, including branded aprons and coasters.
Known as Hattiesburg’s leading culinary event, Restaurant Week aims to support local restaurants by giving individuals incentives to enjoy the city one bite at a time. VisitHATTIESBURG and Spire will be giving away numerous prizes throughout the week to Restaurant Week participants through visithburg.org/eatlocal. Prizes include gift cards, HBURG merch, and more. Patrons are encouraged to share Restaurant Week meals on social media using #EatHBURG for additional giveaway entries.
The latest information about Hattiesburg Restaurant Week and a full listing of participating restaurants can be found on visithburg.org/eatlocal/. The Foodie Guide is sorted by neighborhood to aid diners in planning their Hattiesburg Restaurant Week culinary adventure.
