10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Biloxi

Grind Coffee and Nosh is a prominent café in Biloxi where you'll find several different kinds of coffee alongside tasty treats like sandwiches, paninis, and salads. In addition to the typical medium and dark roasts, you'll find house specialty drinks with combinations like dark chocolate and coconut along with white chocolate and peppermint. When you opt for one of the sandwiches, you can get a salad or chips on the side for free. Be sure to try out their best options yourself at the café, located north of Mullet Lake by the Virginia College in Biloxi.

Half Shell Oyster House is a New Orleans-themed restaurant where you'll find not only oysters but an extensive selection of other seafood, along with pasta and steaks. Among their offerings, you'll find local favorites like the Redfish Orleans and Seafood Stuffed Portabellas. The drinks here are also quite inspired, with the Pink Pearl Martini being particularly popular. Of course, you'll find more than just cocktails, as this restaurant also features wines and beer with a daily happy hour. You'll find this restaurant right on the harbor by the casino.

Mary Mahoney's Old French House is an elegant and historical restaurant that has offered delicious New Orleans- and French-style seafood to diners for 50 years. All the seafood they use is caught fresh, which is easy since Biloxi is located right on the coast. You'll find oysters, lobster, shrimp, crabs, and even a seafood platter with a bit of everything. Don't forget to check out the desserts while you're here. Mary Mahoney's Famous Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce is especially popular. You'll find this restaurant right across the street from the casino by the shore.

Mignon's Steaks and Seafood is a fine-dining restaurant known throughout the Gulf Coast for its pristine attention to detail and delectable taste with a Mediterranean flair. Being a fine-dining restaurant, you can expect only the best when it comes to the steak and seafood on offer. This restaurant has a dress code, so make sure you dress accordingly. Men are expected to wear long pants and collared shirts, while women are expected to wear dresses, skirts and blouses, or capris. You'll find this restaurant on the east side of town within the Palace Casino Resort.

Thirty-Two is a fine-dining restaurant that not only offers an extensive wine selection alongside its steak and seafood dishes but offers scenic views as well. The restaurant is set right along the shores of the Back Bay of Biloxi in Imperial Palace Casino, so you can enjoy pristine views of the water from the restaurant's massive windows. While the food is top of the line and made with unrelenting attention to detail, the wine list here is particularly impressive. The staff is happy to make pairing recommendations based on what food you order as well. In addition to serving wine, Thirty-Two offers a full bar, so you can have your choice of cocktails.

Shaggy's Beach Bar and Grill is a family-friendly restaurant with delicious seafood dishes, a comprehensive drink selection, and a sizable kids menu. Just about any kind of food that can be cooked on a grill can be found here, from seafood to chicken tacos. Being located by the beach, many patrons like to dine outside. If you want to know what the weather is like there, you can check out the live beach camera on their website. You'll find the restaurant on the western side of town past Bay Breeze Golf Course.

Ole Biloxi Fillin' Station is a classic American restaurant with a knack for seafood and a comprehensive drink list, letting you enjoy lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks. You'll find items like seafood gumbo and a wide selection of po'boys to enjoy. In addition to the standard food, you'll also find some delectable desserts. The New Orleans-style cheesecake is especially popular, but if you're looking for something a bit richer, the Chocolate Eruption Cheesecake may be your best bet. This restaurant is set in an old gas station just a few blocks north of the harbor and the Hard Rock Casino.

Burger Burger is one of the best places in town for lunch, serving one-of-a-kind burgers made from only the freshest ingredients as well as other Southern favorites. The burgers are so much the star of the show here that they named the restaurant after them—twice. No matter what burger you order, you can expect fresh meat cooked to perfection. Despite the attention to detail and careful crafting of each burger, the restaurant is known for providing lightning-fast service. They haven't merely found a balance between speed and quality, but have mastered optimizing quality in the fastest time possible. Experience it yourself downtown near the Old Biloxi Cemetery.

Desporte & Sons Seafood is a delicious seafood restaurant where you can buy already-cooked meals in addition to fresh ingredients to take home and cook yourself. On their menu, you'll find a wide variety of freshly caught and cooked seafood items, but that's just the beginning of what they have on offer. Opting for one of their fresh ingredients, whether it be a pound of shrimp or snapper, can create a fun night cooking yourself. You'll find it all downtown, just a short distance south of Circle Park.

McElroy’s Harbor House is a family-owned and -operated seafood restaurant by the shore that offers delicious lunch and dinner items, as well as scenic views of the shore. The restaurant has been a staple of Biloxi since 1974, thanks to its premier seafood offerings like raw oysters and shrimp and grits. The interior of the restaurant has inviting maritime-themed decor, but many diners prefer the outdoor area where you can overlook the harbor as you enjoy your meal. Try it yourself right at the gulf shore just east of the Hard Rock Casino.