Hey, seafood lovers!
Pay attention. We’ve traveled extensively throughout the US, and at this point we can confidently say we’ve eaten our way around the country. (If you follow our Instagram stories, you know just how true this is.) At this point, we really should have one of those bumper stickers on the back of our car that says “WILL TRAVEL FOR FOOD” - because that’s basically become our life’s motto!
One of our favorite genres of food is fresh seafood. It’s rare that we find it on our road tripping escapades, but we get SO excited when we do. We had no idea Coastal Mississippi was the seafood mecca that it is until we visited a few weeks back, and we’re still drooling over the meals we had in this picture-perfect destination.Here are four of our favorite spots, in no particular order, so that you too can one day discover the mouth-watering cuisine this “secret coast” has to offer.
THE CHIMNEYS
Located across the street from the sand, The Chimneys is an elevated and picturesque dining experience that will undoubtedly satisfy all of your seafood cravings! From seafood gumbo, to crab claws, to their famous shrimp salad, their menu is extensive and decadent and fantastically fresh. We recommend sitting outside for a Gulf view!
Lunch with an ocean view!
Delicious Cajun Redfish at Chimneys
THE OLE BILOXI FILLIN STATION
This beloved Biloxi restaurant is nothing fancy, and that’s exactly why we like it. It’s home cooking at its finest - and it’s the spot that many of the local fisherman come for lunch, every single day. That’s when you KNOW it’s good! The Ole Biloxi Fillin Station has a hearty and drool-worthy menu that features charbroiled oysters, fried shrimp po boys, and the real star of the show, crawfish nachos. Go hungry.
WHITE PILLARS
We love discovering a date night spot that has it all - an innovative menu, farm to table cuisine, specialty cocktails, a romantic ambiance, a friendly staff… You get the idea. White Pillars has all of that, plus a fascinating history and a passionate chef, Austin, that will eagerly share its story. Austin gathers the best and freshest produce from the local farmers market every weekend, and is constantly changing the menu as new seasonal ingredients become available. You can be assured that whatever seafood Austin is serving, it will be of the best and freshest variety!
Beautiful decor at White Pillars
Pork belly to start :)
Every dish is a work of art!
VESTIGE
From the moment we arrived in Coastal Mississippi, people were telling us we NEEDED to go to Vestige. This quaint little restaurant is quite the talk of the town - and for excellent reason! Their chef Alex Perry is a James Beard semifinalist, and their rotating seasonal menu is one of the best in the state! Their seafood “Catch of the Day” is constantly changing, but trust us when we say that it will inevitably knock your socks off. ;)
Incredible steak and beautiful presentation!