The Gulf Coast Mom’s Guide to Date Night

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Feb 7

Someone asks, “So where do you want to eat?” and suddenly your mind goes blank. We’ve put the Coast’s best date night spots in one place, from white tablecloths to picnic tables to a date night in on the couch. Tap the ♡ to build your date night list.

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Bay St. Louis & Waveland

5 spots

Gulf viewsLive music

200 North Beach

Housed in the 1903 Echo Building, lovingly restored after Hurricane Katrina, with casual-yet-upscale dining and Gulf views. Expect locally sourced seafood and Southern dishes like Trout Pecan Meunière, fresh oysters and Seafood Pasta Ann.

More details

Live local music on select nights, weekend breakfast and brunch, and a bay-view room for private events.

Raw barReservations

Thorny Oyster

Sophisticated tastes with an undone, comfortable flair: creative seafood, raw bar specialties, modern takes on classic dishes and a vibrant drink menu, all celebrating local ingredients.

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Trapani’s Eatery

Seafood · Bay St. Louis

Tripletails

Seafood + live music · Bay St. Louis

Pass Christian & Kiln

8 spots

Sunset viewsWaterfront

Shaggy’s Pass Harbor

Who said date night couldn’t be colorful? Shaggy’s is lively and relaxed, with vibrant sunset views and a big menu with something for everyone.

More details

Shaggy’s has three Coast locations: Pass Christian, Gulfport and Biloxi.

Asian Paradise

Chinese + Japanese · Pass Christian

Bacchus on the Beach

Cajun · Pass Christian

Hook Gulf Coast Cuisine

Seafood · Pass Christian

Jourdan River Steamer

Seafood + steaks · Kiln

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Mexican · Pass Christian

Sea Level

Burgers + tacos by the beach · Pass Christian

Whiskey Prime

Steakhouse · Pass Christian

Long Beach

6 spots

Day dateGulf views

The Juicy Caboosy

A great indoor/outdoor breakfast, lunch and brunch date spot, with fresh-pressed juices, drink flights, açaí bowls, sandwiches and shareables, plus a stunning view.

SouthernReservations

Radish

In the heart of downtown Long Beach, Radish celebrates the town’s farming history (it was once famous for the Long Beach Red radish) with an ingredient-driven Southern menu led by Chef William Rester.

Bull’s Restaurant

Steakhouse · Long Beach

Juan Tequila’s

Mexican · Long Beach

Long Beach Market & Deli

Casual eats · Long Beach

Sakura

Sushi + hibachi · Long Beach

Gulfport

20 spots

Steak + bourbonDowntown

The Rack House

In downtown Gulfport, with flavorful entrées, hand-crafted cocktails and the first Bourbon Society on the Gulf Coast.

More details

They serve lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends. Check their website for current specials.

OystersDowntown

Half Shell Oyster House

A Gulf Coast staple serving Southern fare with New Orleans flair, with locations in Gulfport, Biloxi and inside Hard Rock Biloxi.

Mexican

El Aguila

A warm, welcoming, family-owned spot for award-winning margaritas and gourmet Mexican dishes, perfect for a special celebration or a casual night out.

Sunset viewsWaterfront

Shaggy’s Gulfport Beach

Who said date night couldn’t be colorful? Shaggy’s is lively and relaxed, with vibrant sunset views and a big menu with something for everyone.

More details

Shaggy’s has three Coast locations: Pass Christian, Gulfport and Biloxi.

PizzaDate night in

Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria

Fresh brick-oven pies and friendly service in downtown Gulfport. Planning a date night in? Order pickup or delivery.

Aztecas Restaurant & Cantina

Mexican · Gulfport

Captain Al’s Steak & Seafood

Steak + seafood · Gulfport

Catfish Charlie

Catfish + seafood · Gulfport

The Chimneys

Seafood · Gulfport

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Seafood · Gulfport

Flamingo Landing

Caribbean + Mexican on the water · Gulfport

Mangiamo

Italian · Gulfport

Murky Waters BBQ

BBQ + live music · Gulfport

Patio 44

Steak + seafood · Gulfport

Salute Italian Restaurant

Italian · Gulfport

Samurai Japanese Cuisine

Sushi · Gulfport

Siam Thai Cuisine

Thai · Gulfport

Sully’s

Steakhouse + live music · Gulfport

Woody’s Roadside

Burgers + tacos · Gulfport

Wiggins

1 spot

Fine diningReservations

Staigle’s Steakhouse

A rare fine-dining experience in downtown Wiggins, with a seasonal menu built on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Biloxi & D’Iberville

21 spots

Seafood + steaksPatios

Catch 110

Across from the Gulf in downtown Biloxi: live lobster, king crab, Royal Reds and other steamed seafood, plus crab au gratin, crab cakes, steaks and more, with an impressive wine list and hand-crafted cocktails.

More details

Dine in the modern coastal dining room, on one of two patios for sunset views, or at the bar.

OystersDowntown

Half Shell Oyster House

A Gulf Coast staple serving Southern fare with New Orleans flair, with locations in Gulfport, Biloxi and inside Hard Rock Biloxi.

Farm to tableReservations

White Pillars

An award-winning farm-to-table restaurant, cocktail lounge and event venue in a restored Biloxi beachfront home, run by Chef Austin and Tresse Sumrall. Every detail, down to the Mississippi-made pottery, celebrates the Coast.

More details

White Pillars was nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award.

Sunset viewsWaterfront

Shaggy’s Biloxi Beach

Who said date night couldn’t be colorful? Shaggy’s is lively and relaxed, with vibrant sunset views and a big menu with something for everyone.

More details

Shaggy’s has three Coast locations: Pass Christian, Gulfport and Biloxi.

Day date

The BrewPaddle Cafe

More of a breakfast, coffee or lunch date couple? This Parisian-inspired cafe has specialty coffees, pastries baked in-house, and great breakfast and lunch. Perfect for a day date.

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Cora’s Restaurant & Bar

Steakhouse · White House Hotel, Biloxi

Field’s Mediterranean

Mediterranean + steaks · Biloxi

Ground Zero Blues Club

Live blues + Southern · Biloxi

Jia

Asian · Beau Rivage

Mary Mahoney’s Old French House

Seafood · Biloxi

McElroy’s Harbor House

Seafood · Biloxi

One Thirty One on Lameuse

Southern · Biloxi

Osaka Japanese Hibachi & Sushi

Hibachi · D’Iberville

Patio 44

Steak + seafood · Biloxi

Pepe’s Bosque Mexican Grill

Mexican · D’Iberville

The Reef

Seafood on the beach · Biloxi

Rock N Roll Sushi

Sushi · D’Iberville

Saltgrass Steak House

Steakhouse · Biloxi

Tasty Pot

Hot pot · D’Iberville

Thirty-Two

Fine dining · Beau Rivage

Ocean Springs

10 spots

GourmetReservations

Maison de Lu

Started in 2008 by New Jersey native Luann Ellis, Maison de Lu grew from a little sandwich shop into a downtown Ocean Springs staple, with creative gourmet dishes and true Southern hospitality.

More details

Dinner reservations are highly suggested. Gluten-free options are available for most items.

Farm to tableButcher shop

Farm & Flame (4-Bulls)

A farm-to-table butcher shop and restaurant serving beef, chicken and pork from a process they control start to finish, so you know exactly where your food comes from. Come for a date day or date night.

Indian

Indian Delight

A stunning interior and incredible, authentic Indian food, with more than 50 dishes on the menu. This is the second location, after the original in Hattiesburg.

Anthony’s Steak & Seafood

Steak + seafood · Ocean Springs

Bacchus on the Bayou

Cajun on the water · Ocean Springs

The Lady May

Southern from scratch · Ocean Springs

Mosaic

Tapas + live music · Ocean Springs

New York Pizza

Pizza · Ocean Springs

The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint

BBQ + live music · Ocean Springs

Vestige

Tasting menu · Ocean Springs

Pascagoula

2 spots

pascagoula2 · A–Z

Brady’s Steaks & Seafood

Steak + seafood · Pascagoula

Scranton’s

Restaurant + catering · Pascagoula

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The Gulf Coast Mom’s Guide to Date Night

Bay St. Louis & Waveland

200 North Beach

Thorny Oyster

The Blind Tiger

Trapani’s Eatery

Tripletails

Pass Christian & Kiln

Shaggy’s Pass Harbor

Asian Paradise

Bacchus on the Beach

Hook Gulf Coast Cuisine

Jourdan River Steamer

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Sea Level

Whiskey Prime

Long Beach

The Juicy Caboosy

Radish

Bull’s Restaurant

Juan Tequila’s

Long Beach Market & Deli

Sakura

Gulfport

The Rack House

Half Shell Oyster House

Siren Social Club

El Aguila

Shaggy’s Gulfport Beach

Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria

Aztecas Restaurant & Cantina

Captain Al’s Steak & Seafood

Catfish Charlie

The Chimneys

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Flamingo Landing

Mangiamo

Murky Waters BBQ

Patio 44

Salute Italian Restaurant

Samurai Japanese Cuisine

Siam Thai Cuisine

Sully’s

Woody’s Roadside

Wiggins

Staigle’s Steakhouse

Biloxi & D’Iberville

Catch 110

Half Shell Oyster House

White Pillars

Shaggy’s Biloxi Beach

The BrewPaddle Cafe

The Blind Tiger

Cora’s Restaurant & Bar

Field’s Mediterranean

Ground Zero Blues Club

Jia

Mary Mahoney’s Old French House

McElroy’s Harbor House

One Thirty One on Lameuse

Osaka Japanese Hibachi & Sushi

Patio 44

Pepe’s Bosque Mexican Grill

The Reef

Rock N Roll Sushi

Saltgrass Steak House

Tasty Pot

Thirty-Two

Ocean Springs

Maison de Lu

Farm & Flame (4-Bulls)

Indian Delight

Anthony’s Steak & Seafood

Bacchus on the Bayou

The Lady May

Mosaic

New York Pizza

The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint

Vestige

Pascagoula