Downtown Dining
You don’t have to wander very far to find a delectable, culinary experience in Ocean Springs. This small town may not seem like it, but it is home to plenty of dining establishments. Featuring a wide variety of cuisines, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Vestige
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 changes pretty consistently, but it's always delicious.
*Open Tuesday-Saturday
Eat Drink Love
Eat Drink Love is a local, lunch spot 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! Please note, they have MOVED! They will now be located at 701 Bienville Boulevard.
*Will reopen mid-late January 2022.
Evergreen
Evergreen offers playful takes on traditional southern fare with broad coastal influences emphasizing seasonal and sustainable ingredients sourced from collaborations with local farmers and purveyors
The Lady May
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
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
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
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’s
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.
Bright Eyed Brew Co.
Start your day off ~bright~ at one of the best coffee spots in Coastal Mississippi. Serving a menu filled with espresso based lattes and nitro cold brew concoctions, this is your one stop shop for all of your caffeine needs. Located in the heart of downtown, they are perfect for an early morning brew or a mid-day boost!
Featuring a family-friendly atmosphere, they specialize in crawfish & burgers and have over 60 craft beers.
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!
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!
Be sure to save room for DESSERT!
Pop Brothers
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….
Tatonut Donuts
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!
*Open Tuesdays-Saturdays
French Kiss
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!
Quakes Icecreamery
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!
With so many places to try and so little time, it’s going to be hard to get to them all, especially since there are even more culinary favorites across the Ocean Springs bridge and along the rest of the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Luckily, our doors are always open to help accommodate your trip anytime!