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Is this the best restaurant in Mississippi for good, cheap BBQ? Here's what a new ranking says

By Edited by Patrick McCreless Produced with AI assistance.
Brad Orrison, co-founder of The Shed BBQ, stands at the entrance of the BBQ and blues joint, located just off of Highway 57 in Ocean Springs.
Brad Orrison, co-founder of The Shed BBQ, stands at the entrance of the BBQ and blues joint, located just off of Highway 57 in Ocean Springs. Lillian Foster

An Ocean Springs barbecue joint is racking up more accolades. The Shed Barbecue & Blues Joint was just named the best restaurant in Mississippi for “good, cheap” barbecue in a new national ranking.

FULL STORY: This MS Coast restaurant is the best in the state for ‘cheap BBQ,’ ranking says

Here are key takeaways:

  • The Shed earned the top spot in Mississippi for affordable barbecue in a July 3 report by Cheapism, a consumer advice and lifestyle news website.
  • Cheapism praised the family-owned spot for pairing “slow-smoked barbecue with a relaxed Gulf Coast atmosphere,” rustic décor, live music and casual outdoor seating.
  • The 9,570 sq. ft. restaurant embraces “old school, down-home southern, tacky charm,” according to its website, and locals love the easy-going vibe and live music.
  • Favorite dishes include ribs, brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken and combo platters. The Shed is located at 7501 MS-57 in Ocean Springs and is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
  • The restaurant also won Southern Living’s “Best in the State” award for barbecue in 2026 and is a three-time Grand Champion from The Memphis.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.

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