Ocean Springs is a popular culinary hotspot on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! With a large variety of cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And the best part? You can walk to most every spot from The Roost! All you have to do is check-in and bring your appetite!
VESTIGE
715 Washington Avenue
Owned and operated by the dynamic husband-wife team, Alex and Kumi, Vestige offers contemporary dishes with a focus on seasonality, sustainability, and locality. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation as a Semi-Finalist, Alex draws a lot of inspiration from Japan, where Kumi grew up. Their menu may change, but it's always delicious.
EAT DRINK LOVE
701 Bienville Drive
Eat Drink Love is a local favorite! They offer not only a delicious meal catering service, but their seasonal salads, sandwiches, wraps, and dips are some of the best in Ocean Springs! & their view of the bayou is simply amazing! Be sure to check out their upstairs bar 701 Craft, as well!
CHARRED
1019 Government Street A
Nestled near the very heart of downtown Ocean Springs, Charred is a delicious oyster and steakhouse that offers a wide variety of dishes highlighting both the land and the sea. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or a nice dinner in this well established local spot! And afterwards, we'd recommend wandering further down Government Street. You are sure to find some live music- just follow your ears!
THE LADY MAY
708 Washington Avenue
Located along Washington Avenue, The Lady May is one of downtown’s newest establishments. This popular spot features delicious brunch, lunch & dinner menus and has an in-house market and outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying the occasional live band! We recommend trying the breakfast charcuterie and the Build Your Own Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar!
WHITE PILLARS
1696 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS
Okay, we know we said this was all about places to eat in Ocean Springs, but we just had to include White Pillars over in Biloxi. Owned by Chef Austin and his wife, Tresse, this couple have established an extremely popular and successful restaurant. It has been voted Best Restaurant on the Coast and Chef Sumrall was recently nominated as a Semi-Finalist by the James Beard Foundation. Serving up fresh and local dishes and incredible cocktails, White Pillars is a wonderful experience not to be missed!
THE SHED BBQ
7501 MS-57
A short drive down the highway brings you to one of the most eclectic BBQ & Blues joints on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Shed (there isn’t a more accurate name out there) is built from random pieces and parts to create a one-of-a-kind experience for locals and visitors. Boasting incredible BBQ dishes featuring homemade sauce from their “saucery”, a full bar, and great music, The Shed has become a well-loved and highly recommended establishment on Coastal MS!
MAISON DE LU
626 Washington Avenue Suite B
Right across the street from our sister property, The Inn at Ocean Springs, you’ll find a French named restaurant. Maison de Lu offers a truly unique and memorable experience with their al fresco dining on their back or front patios, intimate indoor seating, full bar serving delicious cocktails, and their French inspired menu. Maison de Lu is that perfect stop after a day full of downtown shopping and museum going, and is sure to make everyone happy!
PHOENICIA GOURMET RESTAURANT
1223 Government Street
Just down Government Street, you’ll find one of the longest running fine dining restaurants in Ocean Springs. Operated by a local family with Lebanese roots, Phoenicia’s strives to deliver a unique dining experience with a focus on traditional Mediterranean dishes like grape leaves, hummus, and shwarma and coastal favorites like seafood and grits and fish forward dishes. They are open for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner making this a great spot for any time of day!
PATRICKS OCEAN SPRINGS
2105 School Street
Patrick’s (Formerly Jocelyn’s) has been an establishment in Ocean Springs for over 40 years! This local seafood restaurant was started and operated by Jocelyn Mayfield who perfected coastal / Creole cooking styles and recipes. After her retirement, her grandson, Patrick, reopened the doors with a few upgrades and a new name. Known for its old school style atmosphere and amazing coastal dishes, this is a perfect spot to go with friends, family, or a date! I would recommend making a reservation first, though!
Featuring a family-friendly atmosphere, they specialize in crawfish & burgers and have over 60 craft beers.
Home of the famous “sassy salads,” Lancaster’s also boasts a wide variety of soups, platters, and homemade hush puppies!
You guessed it, known for their fresh cut pizzas, Tom’s has lots of specialty pizzas to choose from, or you can build your own!
Nestled in the middle of Government Street, Murky Waters boasts “blues, brews, and BBQ” all year long!
Enjoy quality, craft beer and cocktails in a welcoming, community taproom.
The newest addition to Downtown OS, Rooftop is fast becoming known for its fun atmosphere, tacos, and large tequila selection.
Local go-to for handcrafted hummus, unique gyros and pizzas, craft beer and live music on the weekends!
Mosaic Tapas Bar & The Beer House
This casual fine dining spot features a wide variety of international cuisine, beer, cocktails, and wine!
A music hub and local favorite, The Grocery is known for their Bloody Mary’s, muffulettas & poboys, and late night fries!
SWEET SPOTS
Always save room for dessert!
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POP BROTHERS
800 Bellande Avenue
This bright blue establishment is a big hit with locals and visitors! Pop Brothers is known for their homemade, artisanal popsicles in almost every flavor imaginable! Get yours dipped in chocolate or get a sweet treat for your sweet pup, they have it all! I’d have to say one of our favorite flavors is Lavender Milk & Honey… or Berries & Cream… or Nutella….
QUAKES ICECREAMERY
1922 Bienville Boulevard
A (super) fast drive down Hwy. 90, you'll find the fun and funky Quakes Icecreamery. Known for their homemade custard served in sundaes, scoops, and "quakes,” it's the perfect treat for anytime of day. And don’t forget to grab a Sharpie and sign your name on their wall of past visitors! Although, you might have to search a bit to find room!
FRENCH KISS PASTRIES
910 A Washington Avenue
You can really taste the passion and love for baked goods and other delicacies at French Kiss Pastries! You can't go wrong with any of their decadent pastries, tarts, macarons, gelato, or the biggest cinnamon rolls you’ll ever see! It’s a great place to gather and treat yourself!
TATONUT DONUTS
1114 Government Street
This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Tatonut Donuts. You really can’t go wrong with one of their freshly made donuts! Paired with one of their gourmet coffee drinks, this spot is perfect for any morning treat!
Since they open at 6 AM to make those donuts fresh, they do close up shop around 5 PM!