Boonies BBQ and Catfish — Restaurant in Pearl River

Seating is outside, bar inside is smoking. They’re working to screen in the dining area, they do have the fly swatting spinners to deter bugs. Try to pay cash, as the menu indicates a 5% discount. Beers reasonably priced outside of happy hour, but sold out of the bar in the main building.

Service was friendly and informative. The three sauces they bring out were excellent. My favorite was the pickle one.

Fried pickles seemed to be in a cornmeal type batter. They were done very well.

The stuffed jalapeños were the best tasting I’ve had, a bit soft, but it’s because of how they cook them. So much flavor, and different than others, which is always interesting.

The smokehouse smash burger was done very well, though one of us isn’t into onions, so those were omitted.

Pick two plate was brisket and turkey. The turkey was perfect, however the brisket wasn’t the best I’ve had. They haven’t been open more than a couple months so I’ll extend some grace as they find a groove with business trends. Maybe I’ll do the ribs next time. They were out of burnt ends, so possibly a hint on the brisket there.

Sides were potato salad, Brussels, and Mac & cheese. Potato salad was a classic, Brussels sprouts were so good and cooked perfectly. The Mac & cheese was great, their piggy dust seems to be pork rinds smashed down.

The pickled greens were SO good, fresh, crunchy, and flavorful.

Definitely coming back to try the rest...

While being disappointed by almost all the bbq on the MS. Gulf Coast, I came across Boonies on Facebook. My wife and I were really in the mood for GOOD bbq but didn't have time to run over to TX, or up to TN, so we decided on the hour plus drive to try Boonies. We were so happy we did this! There isn't a bbq place in South MS. that can touch this place! The burnt ends are just as good if not better than anywhere you'll ever go! The brisket was absolutely amazing. Very flavorful and juicy! Would put it up with any actual Texas brisket. The smoked turkey was ridiculous...ridiculously phenomenal! Not many people can smoke turkey breasts and have the gushing with flavor and juices! My wife and I have made the hour plus drive a couple times now and have tried almost all they have to offer, and we still can't figure out what is the best thing. Can't go wrong with any of it! Everything they do there from the food to the service to the staff, is right on point. Job very well...

We came across Boonies while passing through on our way back to Alabama, and it was some of the best food we ate on our two week trip. Boonies is not far off of I-59, but it is a couple miles out of the way so just be prepared for that. Everything we ordered was fantastic: the pulled pork, brisket sandwich, brisket tacos, boudain balls, okra, fries, Meme’s tater salad was SO good - all of it was very tasty and the smoked sausage was so full of flavor! The collard greens were a rich highlight, as well. The staff were all nice and welcoming, even put down water and a “pup cup” for our dog! We found this place by accident, but we will definitely be back! The jalapeño honey bbq sauce was so good, we bought some...