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Walnut Circle Grill Reviews List

Walnut Circle Grill

Located in historic downtown Hattiesburg, Walnut Circle Grill offers casual fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
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17 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(17 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 17 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(3)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(12)
  • neighborhood gem(9)
  • romantic(9)
  • good for groups(8)
  • great for outdoor dining(8)
  • fit for foodies(5)
Walnut Circle Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A bright spot in Hattiesburg.

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner with Walnut Circle and are appreciative that we used Open Table to make our reservations. This restaurant maintains a certain level of excellence in a town not known for high end dinner experiences. The service was warm and friendly and not overbearing. The food was prepared to our liking and was fresh and tasty. This was a big night for the restaurant as Southern Miss was having its' graduation ceremonies that day and Walnut Circle was in high gear to accommodate the large groups. They handled everything with professionalism and a smile. Well done. For those desiring to have a nice evening with your date/wife, you cannot go wrong with this restaurant."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The group that attended Walnut

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The group that attended Walnut Circle was the Secretaries from South Jones High School. It was Administrative Professional Day. The principals from our school treated us to lunch. We had a great time. The food was great. We will definately eat there again."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a great dining experience.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always a great dining experience."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The food here was mediocre,

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food here was mediocre, at best. I got a salmon special which was very aggressively and unpleasantly spiced with clove and coriander, while my partner ordered a steak that was lacking in the most basic kiss of salt and pepper. Our side dishes were similarly unremarkable as we were served baby carrots which were unseasoned and virtually raw, and the mashed potatoes lacked the kind of richness a touch of cream and butter could have offered. The deserts on offer were also tired: we shared a chocolate ganache cake that was just OK, although it was probably the highlight of an unremarkable meal. For Hattiesburg, this is a beautiful space in a downtown area with a lot of potential; but our meal was just blah."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
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Review 5 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was great and the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was great and the service is even better."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good, fancy restaurant. I

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good, fancy restaurant. I would certainly try it. It could certainly use some areas of improvement."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Walnut Circle Grill is a romantic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Walnut Circle Grill is a romantic restaurant with excellent food and staff! I always feel so special and pampered when we visit. I especially love the shrimp and grits, walnut salad, and steaks that are prepared to perfection. Overall, it's a wonderful dining experience!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The ambience at walnut circle

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The ambience at walnut circle was elegant and warm with sophistication. In combination with the food, it was fantastic."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I ordered the lasagna but

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I ordered the lasagna but had to send it back because it was cold in the center.
Overall, the food was mediocre for the price paid. We were not very impressed.
The table next to us also had a problem with their order.
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Dined on 02/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

1st time in a while at an old fav

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Was good but not great. I think we may have caught them on an "off night". Big crowd and bit of noise coming from the bar towards the end of our dining experience. My 8oz filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare but it was a bit tough, lukewarm and dry. Smoked duck for the appetizer was good and so was the wilted spinach salad. Wine list probably adequate but not what I was expecting. Service started out a little slow but was very good once we got started. We will go back to dine here again at some point in the future."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Walnut Circle Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We all enjoyed this dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We all enjoyed this dinner very much."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Walnut Circle Grill
Based on the average of (6) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Noise Level
1.5 / 3
Moderate