Edgar's Steakhouse — Restaurant in Laurel

Tucked away in the heart of Laurel, Edgar’s Steakhouse serves up a classic Southern steakhouse experience with a few elevated surprises. On a recent visit, I had the chance to sample a bit of what this local favorite has to offer, and while there were a few minor missteps, the overall experience was satisfying.

I started with the sautéed crab claws, a promising appetizer that showcased fresh Gulf flavor. The claws were generously portioned and sautéed with a bold hand. While the taste was there, a few of the claws were a bit on the tough side, and the dish leaned a little heavy on the onion—just enough to slightly overwhelm the delicate sweetness of the crab. A touch more balance could’ve taken this dish from good to great.

For the entrée, I went with the ribeye burger, paired with steak fries. Simply put, the burger was a highlight. Cooked to absolute perfection, it was juicy, flavorful, and had a wonderfully rich beefiness. The real star here, though, was the bacon jam—sweet, smoky, and just the right amount of indulgent. It added a depth of flavor that elevated the whole bite.

The steak fries, while hearty and crisp, weren’t quite my style. They were thick-cut and golden, but seemed to have stayed in the fryer a bit too long, making them overly crunchy on the outside and edging toward dry inside. That said, fry lovers who enjoy a serious crunch might feel differently.

Final verdict: Edgar’s delivers on its promise of quality meats and hearty Southern flavors. With a few tweaks—particularly in balancing flavors and fine-tuning texture—this could be one of Laurel’s best-kept secrets. The burger alone is worth...

This restaurant is located at The Dixie Golf Course and this was my first visit to this location. I have to say my first dining experience at Edgar's Steakhouse was very positive as I was provided the absolute best service I have had in the entire area! The daily specials are nice and they also have one of the best selections of menu items in the area.

The building and restaurant interior are on the older side and might benefit from some refreshing to improve the ambiance but what they have works for now. The steaks seem to be on the expensive side here but perhaps they are worth it? I haven't had a steak here yet so that is TBD. I enjoyed my experience with one of their daily specials! Now I also enjoyed my dessert but I found the price for my creme brulee to be rather expensive for just a creme brulee. Now I eat creme brulee all the time in NOLA and it is usually cheaper than what I paid here but I don't know anywhere else around Laurel, MS that does a creme brulee... so maybe the price reflects the rarity of this item locally?

The rest of the restaurants in the area need to send their servers here to learn how to do a great job and take care of their patrons better...

My thanks to all the great...

Oysters are one of my favorite foods and that’s what I came for. I started off w half charbroiled & half raw. The charbroiled oysters were okay. They were a good size and texture, but I strongly dislike cheese on oysters so I wouldn’t order the charbroiled oysters again. The raw oysters were better to me, so I ordered another 6. (there was a crab in one of my oysters which is commonly found in oysters and mussels, I just left that one alone lol) I think the average person would enjoy both the charbroiled and raw oysters a lot more than I did, simply because this is one of my favorite items so my expectations are very high. I also ordered the friend green tomato stack & this was my fav! It looked so good, that I forgot to take a pic until I was half way done. It came w a mini salad on the bottom, amazing shrimp, and a comeback sauce. The shrimp was seasoned perfectly, a very nice addition to the stack. The service was amazing, felt very personable. It was only one other family when I came in but it was about four when I left. The lighting is dark but not too dark to where you can’t see. I would recommend & return. I feel like it’s only right I go back to...