Coastal Mississippi Restaurants

White Pillars is a farm-to-table restaurant in Biloxi where Chef Austin Sumrall changes the menu frequently according to what arrives fresh from local farms. Gulf seafood, handmade pasta, steak, rabbit, and pork all appear across the menu, alongside seasonal dishes such as the Gulf Seafood Tower and Korean BBQ pork belly.

The restaurant's bar, WP Lounge, has its own story: its walnut bar is believed to be the oldest known bar in Biloxi and originally came from Chicago’s Blackstone Hotel. The lounge serves seasonal cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a large bourbon selection, with daily drink specials.

While Pillars also hosts drag brunches. Check the events on their website to see the schedule and get your tickets.

Vestige is a small, family-run restaurant in historic Ocean Springs built around an ever-changing multi-course tasting menu. The kitchen is led by Mississippi Gulf Coast native Alex and his wife Kumi from Japan, bringing both backgrounds into the cooking. The place has also earned recognition as a James Beard-nominated and MICHELIN Guide restaurant.

The menu changes with the seasons, and dishes build from one course to the next through different flavors and textures. The team is also happy to adapt dishes for dietary restrictions and allergies when possible. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, reservations are recommended.

Hard Rock Cafe Biloxi brings its rock ’n’ roll theme to the waterfront beside Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the restaurant serves burgers and other American classics, with plenty of music memorabilia surrounding the dining room.

It’s also a convenient break from the casino floor if you want a proper meal, with the Beau Rivage and other Gulf Coast casinos nearby. The cafe also occasionally hosts The Decibel Divas Drag Dinner show, so check their socials to see when you can catch the next one.