I'm leery of coast Waffle Houses right nowQuote:
Originally Posted by fader2103
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I'm leery of coast Waffle Houses right nowQuote:
Originally Posted by fader2103
Repetitive, but:
If you want to stick in Gulfport, Corks and Cleaver for a cool fine dining atmosphere. Chimneys is also good. Half shell is a great value and more casual than the other two. Half Shell also went up and down while they were expanding, but the last few times I've been, they've had really good food and it's a little cheaper than Corks and Cleaver and Chimneys. If I were going to pick one, it'd be Corks and Cleavers. Just be aware they only have beer and wine. The only recommendation I've seen that I really disagree with is Captain Al's. It's fine but not good enough to be on my coast rotation. Same things goes for Look Out although fine might be a little more praise than it deserves.
If you're wanting to get out and see the coast:
Bay St. Louis: Trapanis if you want nice, Blind Tiger if you want casual. Northshore is good two but if you're going to pick one place, I'd pick Trapannis.
Pass Christian: I'd go to Bay St. Louis. Hook is good, but I'd rather go to Trapanis. Shaggy's is ok food and fun atmosphere, but I'd rather go to BLind Tiger. Bacchus has been outstanding, but I think they've been a little up and down as they expanded to multiple locations. Not sure how their quality is now. I was down on Old Cuevos Bistro before. Solid, but just enough better places that it was off my rotation.
Long Beach: Darwell's. A BYOB dive. Good food and cool atmosphere at a cheap price. I haven't been to Steven's marina in a while or the Bacchus here (Oyster House maybe?), but they have good reputations.
Biloxi: Mary Mahoneys is good. I think they're overrated, but that's just because their reputation is so ridiculously good. I'd certainly put it with COrks and Cleaver and Chimneys. Also another Half Shell here. Another Bacchus. If you don't mind the casinos, BR Prime has good seafood, Jia is excellent sushi, Mignons has good steaks, Tien has good sushi and other asian food, 32 is good fine dining but is a little inconsistent for the price range. If you want a beachy place, the Reef is better than Shaggys.
Ocean Springs: Plenty of good options, but Phoenecia is the best. BYOB restaurant.
I forgot to mention Trapani's on Beach Blvd in Bay St. Louis. Trapani's is run by people from New Orleans and has a Creole influence. On nice days, it is great to eat out under an umbrella. The fresh speckled trout smothered with ettouffee is really, really good. Since this is a late Valentine's Dinner, I suggest Mary Mahoney's, Trapani's: (http://www.trapaniseatery.net/) and the Oyster House.
Then you need Mary Mahoneys as your primary target. Secondary is Trapanis.Quote:
Originally Posted by whosyourdawgy
po boys and Gumbo for lunch try Lil' Rays in Gulfport
Pirates Cove in pass Christian.Quote:
Originally Posted by whosyourdawgy
Yep, Mary Mahoney's. One of my cousin's family owns that place. It's literally a landmark and nationally known restaurant.
As far a Po-boys go, I always have considered Lil' Ray's the best in Gulfport. Am a huge fan of their Roast Beef Po-boy.
I've been a Lil Ray's fan for decades, but Oneals has their shrimp po boy beat these days. Lil Rays is one of the only places you can get boiled shrimp, crabs, and crawfish (in season).Quote:
Originally Posted by blacklistedbully
Also, a bar in downtown Biloxi, Adventures, had unbelievably good food about a year ago. Not sure if that same chef is still there. One of the best Oyster Po Boys I've ever had.
I was wrong, Starkvegasdawg had it right,,,,,great dishes!
Drive over to Pascagoula and eat at Bozo's. Thank me later.
Lil Ray's is good, but to me they don't really stand out any more. Pirates Cove, Ben's Deli, and taranto's are all as good or better.Quote:
Originally Posted by blacklistedbully
Imo Pirates Cove has fallen off a bit. When I was a kid (15-20 years ago) I remember it being awesome. Last 2 times I've been I wasn't wowed. Still solid though. I've heard tons of good stuff on Taranto's and went one on a Sunday but it was closed. It's on my short list of places to eat I haven't been. I had a great poboy in OC but I cannot remember the name of the place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnson85
What is the place at 49/90 intersection on the west side of 49?
Half Shell Oyster HouseQuote:
Originally Posted by State82
Here Here!Quote:
Originally Posted by shrimp
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Originally Posted by State82
RIP Mary's Drive-In
Yeah. Been there once and it was some really good grub.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeastMan
Mahoney's #1
Is Anthony's Under the Oaks still open? The one time I ate there was well worth it.