Food lovers should mark their calendars. VisitHATTIESBURG has announced the seventh annual Hattiesburg Restaurant Week, which will take place from Oct. 13-19. This year’s theme, “Turn Up the Heat,” will feature local restaurants offering special dishes that highlight warm, spicy, or hot elements, making Hattiesburg a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
Hattiesburg is home to nearly 200 local restaurants, making it a culinary hub in Mississippi, drawing both locals and visitors. Nearly fifty local eateries are set to participate in the coming week’s event, making it the largest one yet. From gumbo and sizzling steaks to cheesy dips and delicious sips, the variety of restaurant offerings will showcase Hattiesburg’s culinary talent.
“Hattiesburg Restaurant Week is one of our favorite weeks of the year. It continues to grow into a must-experience event,” said Kristen Brock, Director of programs and development for VisitHATTIESBURG. “This event drives additional revenue to our local restaurant scene while also highlighting Hattiesburg’s creative and diverse foodie scene.”
Some of this year’s exclusive “Turn Up the Heat” dishes include:
- Bandits BBQ, Diablo Sandwich
- Bourbon on Front, Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Crescent City Grill and Mahogany Bar, Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Cali-Heat Quesadilla
- Glory Bound Gyro Co., Honey Habanero Hummus
- Gratefull Soul, Sweet Chile Pimento Cheese with Kicked up Crackers
- Hattiesburgers and Blues, The Firebird
- Keg and Barrel Downtown, Chili Crisp Smash Burger
- Keg and Barrel West, Pepperjack stuffed Boudin Balls
- Mercury West, The Honey Badger Pizza
- Main Street Juice Co. Hattiesburg, S’mores Toast
- Mugshots Grill and Bar, Philly Rollups
- Patio 44, Candied Bacon- Jalapeno Burger
- Royal Spices, Spiced Curry Chicken Pot Pie
- Southern Prohibition Brewing, Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
- Strick’s BBQ, Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich
- Tabella, Sicilian Calamari
- The Midtowner, Southern Heat Chili
- The Porter Public House, Chili Crisp Shrimp Po-boy
- Topher’s Grill, Honey Sriracha Loaded Fries
- Uncle Al Poboys, Cajun Roast Beef Poboy and Cajun Burger
- Zelaya’s Bakery, Crazy Spicy Mangonada
Restaurant Week is a program of VisitHATTIESBURG, and it would not be possible without the support of local chefs and restauranteurs. To create a cohesive dining experience throughout the city, several customized options with the HBURG logo and #EatHBURG hashtag will be featured throughout the city.
“Hattiesburg’s front-line servers and back-of-the-house staff are among the best that exist in the industry, and we always enjoy working alongside them. This week, we are happy to provide them with new server aprons with the HBURG logo,” said Marlo Dorsey, CEO of VisitHATTIESBURG. “Guests dining in participating restaurants will receive a fun recipe card for Hattiesburg Firecracker Pimento & Cheese, complete with chili pepper seeds for planting.”
Plans are underway to engage the community with a series of giveaways, including gift cards and exclusive merchandise, along with week-long discounts found on the “Visit HBURG” mobile app. Diners are encouraged to share their Restaurant Week experiences on social media with the hashtag #EatHBURG.
The latest details, as well as a comprehensive list of participating restaurants, will be available at www.visithburg.org/eatlocal/. The Foodie Guide is conveniently sorted by neighborhood to help diners plan their culinary adventures.
