Hattiesburg · Forrest County, MS

Birthday ideas in Hattiesburg

Scout analyzed 38 Hattiesburg places and surfaced the ones that actually fit birthday.

Places analyzed

38

Matches

24

Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Crescent City Grill

University Heights

Crescent City Grill

This Cajun-American restaurant is good for a relaxed family meal or casual outing, often paired with local errands. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and $15-$40 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Blu Jazz Cafe

Food & Drink

Blu Jazz Cafe

Blu Jazz Cafe is suitable for an evening out, offering fine dining often paired with live jazz music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Petal Relay Park

Outdoors

Petal Relay Park

Petal Relay Park is a free outdoor space, ideal for a casual family outing or solo walk. Expect to spend an hour enjoying the park, likely paired with other local activities.

OutdoorsRelaxedPlayful
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Half Shell Oyster House

Food & Drink

Half Shell Oyster House

This upscale-casual restaurant is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly for those interested in Southern seafood and oysters. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-70 per person for a meal with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Big Trouble

Nightlife

Big Trouble

Big Trouble is an Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar suitable for an evening meal with friends or a casual date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for dinner and drinks, costing around $20-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Hattiesburg Zoo

Family

Hattiesburg Zoo

Spend a few hours at Hattiesburg Zoo for a family-friendly animal encounter, with additional train and carousel rides. Plan for a 3-hour visit costing about $10-25 per person, plus any extra rides or food.

AnimalsOutdoorsViews
$10–$25 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Hattiesburg Restaurant

Food & Drink

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Hattiesburg Restaurant

Walk-On's is a good casual spot for a family meal or group outing to watch a game, offering burgers and fried food. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a meal and drinks, with a visit lasting around 1.5 hours.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar

This Italian restaurant is suitable for a dinner outing, whether for a family meal, a casual date, or a small celebration. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-40 per person for food and possibly a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Donanelle's Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

Donanelle's Bar & Grill

Donanelle's is a straightforward bar & grill for a casual meal of American comfort food. Expect to spend an hour and $15-35 per person for a relaxed bite.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Equinox Coffee

Food & Drink

Equinox Coffee

Equinox Coffee is a good spot for a casual solo stop or a relaxed meet-up with friends for coffee and a light bite. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Tabella Italian Restaurant

University Heights

Tabella Italian Restaurant

Tabella is an Italian restaurant suited for a dinner outing, offering classic dishes and drinks. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $30-60 per person for a meal and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$60 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Sully's Hattiesburg

Food & Drink

Sully's Hattiesburg

Sully's is a casual steakhouse good for a family meal or a relaxed date night. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-75 per person for dinner.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Keg & Barrel

Nightlife

Keg & Barrel

Keg & Barrel is a good spot for a casual meal or drinks with friends, offering a large beer selection and pub fare. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$40 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Patio 44 Hattiesburg

Food & Drink

Patio 44 Hattiesburg

Patio 44 is an elegant option for a dinner outing, offering steak and seafood. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $30-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Java Moe's Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Java Moe's Coffee Company

This coffee shop is a good stop for a quick, affordable coffee or light snack. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Java Moe's Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Java Moe's Coffee Company

Java Moe's is a solid spot for a quick coffee run or a relaxed solo work session, typically costing $5-15 per person for a drink and snack. Plan for 30 minutes to an hour depending on your visit.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Chesterfield's

Nightlife

Chesterfield's

Chesterfield's is a casual bar and grill suitable for a family meal or a relaxed outing with friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-$25 per person for American fare.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$10–$25 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
GrateFull Soul

Food & Drink

GrateFull Soul

GrateFull Soul is a casual spot for an affordable meal, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person enjoying classic soul food dishes.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Town Square Park

Outdoors

Town Square Park

Town Square Park is a good spot for a free outdoor stroll or to visit a farmers market. Plan for 1-2 hours, with potential small purchases from vendors.

OutdoorsFoodArts
$0–$20 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Hattiesburgers and Blues

Food & Drink

Hattiesburgers and Blues

Hattiesburgers and Blues is a casual spot for American food, good for a quick meal before or after a downtown activity. Expect a visit around an hour, with a per-person cost typically between $15 and $25.

FoodLive musicRelaxed
$15–$25 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Java Moe's Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Java Moe's Coffee Company

Java Moe's is suitable for a quick stop for coffee and a light bite. Expect to spend 30 minutes and under $10 per person, perfect for a solo break or a casual meeting.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$10 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Benson’s Steakhouse

Food & Drink

Benson’s Steakhouse

Benson's Steakhouse is suitable for an evening meal, typically lasting 1.5 hours, with an average spend of $35-75 per person. It's a solid choice for a dinner before or after a local event.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$75 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Kamper Park

Outdoors

Kamper Park

Kamper Park offers a family-friendly outdoor experience, combining walking trails and playgrounds with the Hattiesburg Zoo. Expect a visit lasting a few hours, with costs varying depending on zoo entry, ranging from free for park access to around $20 per person for zoo admission.

OutdoorsAnimalsSports
$0–$20 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
T-Bones Records & Cafe

Shopping

T-Bones Records & Cafe

T-Bones Records & Cafe is a good spot for a casual hour of browsing records, enjoying coffee, or grabbing a quick sandwich, typically costing $5-$25 per person. It's suitable as a relaxed standalone stop or as part of a longer shopping or exploration outing.

FoodShoppingArts
$5–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 33 of the 38 analyzed Hattiesburg places fit birthday.
  • 15% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 82% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic.

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