In many ways, Bay St. Louis is like a little New Orleans, without the pretense and debauchery. Instead, you get all the flavors and fixings of the Big Easy, but it’s actually easy. Fields Steak and Oyster Bar is a high-end chop shop with a flair for fresh-shucked oysters.
Thorny Oyster claims to be a celebration of local ingredients and creative dishes made to excite the senses. Maybe I’m not mature enough to say that name three times fast, or maybe that’s what they wanted me to think. Either way, Thorny Oyster is a new southern seafood restaurant located inside the Pearl Hotel.
There was a time when Pass Christian was considered the Newport of the South. Now, it’s quieter, quainter, but still so charming. Sea Level; a beach cottage tucked in a beachside cove located in Pass Christian Harbor.
They serve fresh takeout fare with a coastal flair. Stop in for a burger or shrimp taco and stay for the cornhole and sand toys. It’s a seaside picnic and provisions all in one.
Welcome to Biloxi Beach y’all. The unofficial seafood capital of the Mississippi Coast was once considered the seafood capital of the world. About 70% of the nation’s oysters and shrimp are harvested from the Mississippi Sound as well as other succulent seafood delicacies. The first Biloxi stop is Shaggy’s, home to funky family fun with breathtaking beachside views.
The Blind Tiger shares some similarities with Shaggy’s. They’re both oceanfront restaurants with fresh breezes and blazing sunsets. However, there are some key differences too. TBT Biloxi is very accessible, with ample parking, a boat dock, and a direct walkway to Harrah’s casino and hotel.
Patio 44 features steak and seafood but claims to be the ultimate in casual dining. That’s what we love about dining in southern Mississippi. No matter what’s on the menu, they always make you feel at home.
Our coastal Mississippi restaurant tour now crosses over the Biloxi Bay Bridge and into the adorable town of Ocean Springs. During Prohibition, Al Capone used Ocean Springs as his illicit port of call. He maintained a home here and distributed the liquor by rail when it arrived. We enjoyed The Wilbur’s speakeasy-inspired craft cocktail, but we loved their BBB Burger.
We headed into the heart of Ocean Springs historic downtown for our next culinary adventure, Maison De Lu. The restaurant features contemporary French bistro fare in a homey setting. We loved dining on the covered patio and watching the storms rage in the night.
We loved the concept of Mosaic because it was like two restaurants in one. You could eat under century-old oak trees on the patio or head inside and hang out at their newly renovated wine bar.
Scranton’s in Pascagoula was the final stop on our Coastal Mississippi local food tour. Scranton’s is the historic district’s most unique restaurant. This 1920’s building once housed the town’s firehouse and city hall. Guests can peek inside the old town vault and touch the bars of the town’s original jail cell.