Mississippi Gulf Coast
Attractions Association
MGCAA
Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant #1
1217 North Washington Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-875-9201
www.coastseafood.com
Aunt Jenny’s offers all-you-can-eat Mississippi farm-raised catfish in a wonderfully preserved southern mansion overlooking beautiful Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs. The Lizana family prides themselves on offering customers the best fried catfish in South Mississippi at a truly affordable price. The food is served “family style” with lots of big, fluffy biscuits, sweet potatoes, and all the catfish you can handle. Look for our sign in front of the old home site surrounded by 500 year old live oaks, a block north of Hwy 90 and on the left, next to Anthony’s under the Oaks, just before the Ft. Bayou Bridge.
Harbor Landing
1709 Harbor Road • Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-806-2300 • 228-875-0482
Harbor Landing overlooks the beautiful
Mississippi Sound at the Ocean Springs Harbor, offering indoor or outdoor dining in a relaxing gulf coast setting. Popular with the local boating community, owners David Harris and his family invite you to stop by for fantastic pressed burgers and seafood poboys, gumbo, crawfish bisque, salads, awesome fries and the special Harbor Chips, loaded or plain. Come enjoy our outstanding view of the quaint Ocean Springs Harbor. Easy to find and located at the end of the historic Ocean Springs beach front drive, about a mile east from the bridge.
Mary Mahoney’s Restaurant
700 block of Beach Blvd • Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-0163
Enjoy outstanding Gulf Coast dining in one of the South’s most unique restaurants. Mahoney’s restaurant and bar, established in 1964, is centered on one of the oldest homes in America, the Old French House, circa 1730. The Mahoney family has served presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, and millions of others. Proudly serving fresh, superbly prepared gulf seafood in a relaxing, old world setting. Located in the heart of old Biloxi on the 700 block of Beach Blvd, across from the Hard Rock Casino. Call for reservations. Step back in time and experience the taste of the South with our delicious homemade pecan candy. You will enjoy specialty sweets created from recipes that have been handed down through generations. The Pecan House features pralines, fudge, divinity and a variety of hand dipped pecans. Stroll through our gift shop and discover many unique treasures. We also offer nationwide shipping. Operating Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm • Sun 10am-5:30pm Salute Italian Restaurant 1712 15th Street • Gulfport, MS 39503 228-864-2500 www.saluteitalian.com Salute Italian Restaurant is a distinctive yet affordable dining establishment located in Gulfport Mississippi, on Hwy 90 overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Opened in June of 2008, Salute has quickly become a local favorite. The extensive menu, offering the finest Italian food along with outstanding local seafood dishes as well, all at an truly affordable price. The martini bar at Salute has a great view of the Gulf with an incredible "happy hour". Our bar is THE gathering spot of the Gulfport elite. Martinis, drink specials and wine by the glass make up the diverse selections of Salute’s bar. Cocktails on the patio overlooking the beach and Gulfport Yacht Harbor is the perfect location to relax with friends. Private dining rooms are located throughout the restaurant. Catering for large groups is our specialty. Kid friendly too. Shaggy’s Harbor Bar & Grill Hwy 90, Pass Christian Harbor, 39571 228-452-9939 www.shaggys.biz Visit Shaggy’s in Pass Christian Harbor for fresh seafood, cool cocktails and gorgeous sunsets! Check out Shaggy’s Oyster Bar and enjoy live music while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Named one of the country’s “Best Seafood Dives” by Coastal Living magazine, Shaggy’s is open every day from 11am until late. TatoNut Donut Shop 1114 Government Street Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228-872-2076 For the best tasting donuts in America, stop by the TatoNut Shop in Ocean Springs. TatoNuts are made with a blend of wheat and potato flour which makes a superb donut. TatoNuts have a fresh, pillowy softness clad in sugar glaze. Trapani’s Eatery 833 Hwy 90, Suite 3 • Bay St Louis, MS 39576 228-467-8570 “From the marshes straight to the plate”. For years the Trapani’s family has offered locals and visitors wonderfully prepared regional recipes, including gumbo, paned speckled trout, grilled tuna, and fried green tomatoes covered in crab meat. After dinner, sample Trapani’s famous “calypso martini” or try one of their many outstanding deserts. The restaurant provides friendly staff, a relaxed setting, and colorful patrons always willing to share hurricane stories. Stop by and visit Anthony and Jolynne. Call for information or reservations. White Cap Seafood Restaurant 560 Beach Blvd • Gulfport, MS 39507 228-863-4652 www.gulfcoastseafood.com Located on Beach Boulevard in east Gulfport overlooking the beautiful Mississippi Sound, the White Cap has been a local favorite for affordable, freshly prepared seafood since 1946. Owned and operated by the Lizana family, the White Cap offers tasty fried Gulf shrimp, an outstanding oyster bar, and one of the best seafood platters offered on the gulf coast. Daily luncheon specials include stuffed shrimp, gumbo, red beans and rice, Po-boys and much more. Ray and Buck Lizana invite you to stop by their new building on Hwy 90 just 2 blocks east of Court House Rd. The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint of Lyman/Gulfport opened the doors on June 18, 2008. The Shed offers some of the finest BBQ on the coast. Don't take our word for it. Ask anyone that lives in South Mississippi. They'll tell you The Shed is the best BBQ found anywhere in the country. The friendly folks at The Shed are also active participates in “Toys for Tots, The Humane Society, Kaboom! Kaboom! and many other non-profit events on the coast. The Gulfport Shed is known to feed many of the volunteer groups that continue to come to the Coast to help complete our rebuilding following Hurricane Katrina. It is obvious that The Shed Gulfport has a huge heart and dedication to their community. We at the Original Shed are proud to have them on our team. Check our website for more information about our award winning
Pecan House
441 Hwy 49 • McHenry, MS 39561
800-562-0769
www.thepecanhouse.com
The cooking method, ingredients and attention to detail are what make this little 2nd generation family bakery so special.
Owners David Mohler and his wife Theresa make sure every item is perfect by personally monitoring the many variables involved in the TatoNut baking process–from time and temperature, to water and humidity–all affecting the delightful texture of these unique donuts. 
The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint of Gulfport
food, great blues, and our one-of-a-kind resturants.
Gulfport Directions: Take Hwy. 49 North to Hwy. 53 West (approx. 4 miles north of I-10). Take a left off Hwy. 49 onto Hwy. 53 and drive about a mile. You'll see the packed parking lot of The Shed on you right. Phone: 228-832-1147
