The Little Dooey of Starkville

The fried catfish is exceptional. Super crispy and a burst of flavor with each bite. I try to eat here every time I come to Starkville

Very nice place to enjoy some bbq. Came to see the Tennessee vs Mississippi state football game and was encouraged to enjoy a pregame meal here. It’s a very traditional old school bbq joint. The owner was very friendly to us from Tennessee.

Probably not a popular opinion but the bbq here was pretty average in my opinion. I didn't get to try the brisket as that had sold out right when I was ordering. I did get ribs, pulled pork, and fried catfish. Ribs were the best of the bbq but I've had way better several other places (not local). Pulled pork was dry. The catfish tho was fantastic. Nice big filet. Perfectly fried and extra crispy how i like it. The batter had a nice season that have it a good flavor. Really like the catfish. Bbq not the best but also not bad at all. Sides were also pretty average, at least the ones I tried. Mac and cheese, cole slaw and beans. Love the atmosphere and staff was friendly. Great place to hangout.

We tried this place out and it was good but not something I would return too often. The atmosphere was great, decorated with different signs, pictures and some booth and table areas. Service was good. You walk in, order, pay and sit somewhere with your number. Please note, you have to pay 15 cents for a cup to get water. The shredded pork was good, the sides of cheese grits and baked beans were even better. The catfish and shrimp plate was great with hush puppies, coleslaw and potato salad. The quarter of chicken was okay but a little dry (even the dark meat) and had a little too much of liquid smoke. The waffle fries and corn on the cob were just your regular sides. The turnip greens were delicious! Maybe look at some of the food presentation, which is visible on the pictures, so it doesn

I recently visited The Little Dooey and had mixed feelings about the experience. The brisket was unfortunately quite dry, which was disappointing. The burger was just average, not something I would go out of my way for. On the positive side, the service was good, and the staff were attentive and friendly. Because of the good service, I'm giving it 3 stars. There's room for improvement in the food quality, but the service definitely stands out.