Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Mississippi

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Mississippi? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tien - Teppanyaki / Shabu Shabu

4.8

4.8 (261)

$30 and under

Asian

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Designed with multicultural appeal in mind, the AAA Three Diamond-rated tien features a variety of Asian cuisines, including Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. We offer Teppanyaki, Shabu Shabu, or Sushi, all served with a unique interactive experience right at your table.

Top review

Leevip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Fun evening with our hibachi chef Kevin! Loved the food and we would definitely do this again.

Morton's The Steakhouse - Biloxi

4.8

4.8 (1332)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Morton’s The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.

Top review

Ashleigh

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

Our waiter Chris was exceptional! I had the filet and my husband had the aged ny strip. The filet was wonderful, my husband also thought my filet was better than his strip! The gouda au gratin potato’s was also a fav of ours.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon Trio

Salute Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (176)

$30 and under

Seafood

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Salute Italian Seafood Restaurant is located in Gulfport Mississippi where we offer a fine dining experience in a casual dining atmosphere. We offer an open exhibition style kitchen that allows the amazing aromas of fresh garlic and fresh herbs to fill the entire restaurant. Salute is located under the majestic oak trees where you can enjoy dining on our patio with a view of the Gulf of Mexico; experience one of the Coast’s amazing sunsets while you dine. We feature a wine list to please anyone, classic Italian dishes made from the finest traditional ingredients, as well as Coastal inspired Seafood dishes and of course, Southern Hospitality! Don’t miss out on HAPPY HOUR every day. Great drink specials and house cocktails being served from our bar facing the Gulf. Salute Italian Restaurant is perfect for any family gathering, anniversary, a special romantic dinner or just a quick, yet satisfying, bite at the bar! Stop by anytime. You won’t be disappointed. We hope to see you soon.

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James

Dined 6 days ago

Food was excellent as was the service! Great value for your dollar…the portions are huge! Prices are very good , my only negative would be the cleanliness of the restrooms (kinda my thing😬) not bad but room for improvement…..but we had a a great dining experience and will definitely be back!

White Pillars

4.8

4.8 (1885)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Farm to table restaurant located on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, just steps away from the beach and the Mississippi Sound. Located in a gorgeous restored and updated beach front home built in 1905. We use locally sourced farm fresh ingredients to serve a menu that changes daily with availability of fresh ingredients as well as with the changing seasons. We offer craft cocktails, local beers, an extensive list of fine spirits and wines paired with a dining experience that is second to none.

Austin Sumrall is the Chef and owner along with his wife, Tresse. He was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America. White Pillars has been recognized and awarded in many state and national publications since its opening in 2017. Austin was crowned " King of American Seafood" in 2021 and nominated by the James Beard Foundation as a semi-finalist for "Best Chef South" in 2020. His specialty is keeping his menu fresh and ever changing with local ingredients and a worldly flare.

Top review

Jimvip

Dined 7 days ago

Great restaurant. We ate there two nights in a row. Everything is farm to table. Sitting on patio is a little noisy at times. Micheal was our waiter both nights and he was awesome.

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Korean BBQ Pork Belly

4.7

4.7 (501)

$31 to $50

American

Tupelo

About the restaurant

Recently named the Best Fining Dining Restaurant in Mississippi by Mississippi Magazine and located in the Fairpark District, Park Heights offers Chef Thomas Lester's menu including seared hanger steak, yellowfin tuna tartar, heirloom tomato caprese, prosciutto wrapped monkfish and prime cuts of beef. The main dining room, with its reclaimed hardwood floors and retro lighting, provides an atmosphere that is sophisticated without feeling formal. Often sited as the best in town, the service is professional and gracious, and the wine list is extensive. If you enjoy dining al fresco, try the rooftop or patio which have amazing views of downtown.

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Beth

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service was excellent. I will be back! I am new to the area and the restaurant came highly recommended.

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Popular dish

Miso BBQ Salmon

Sapphire Supper Club at Legends Hotel

4.6

4.6 (814)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

The Sapphire Supper Club features the finest seafood & steaks, world-class wine, and live music.

Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or counting on a successful meeting, planning it with us is for those who crave attention to detail.

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Andrew

Dined today

Food was delicious and the entertainment was great

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Bee's Knees Brussels Sprouts

FRANKIE'S ON MAIN

4.6

4.6 (65)

$30 and under

Southern

Natchez

About the restaurant

While dining under the porch at Frankie’s you will see beautiful crepe myrtles blooming, a horse drawn carriage pass by, and many smiling faces shopping on Main Street all while enjoying elevated, traditional dishes. Come visit Frankie’s on Main for a true southern experience!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 10, 2024

Frankie's provides the full dining experience. Great cocktails to accompany your food. Can't say enough about the lamb chops! Best I have ever had!

Saltine

4.4

4.4 (75)

$30 and under

Seafood

Jackson

About the restaurant

A modern oyster bar focusing on Southern cuisine, highlighting fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables to share. Saltine, named as a nod to the plain cracker often served with seafood, pays homage to Jackson's rich history with oysters and seafood. Oysters are sourced from the Gulf of Mexico, east and west coasts and Canada and served raw, smoked, wood-fired and fried. Saltine also offers an extensive beer list with over 30 taps of craft beer, as well as a wide selection of rum and several signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner are offered daily with a brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, happy hour specials daily from 4-6pm!

Top review

Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Dinner was great! Service was ehh. Four of us were there for dinner, three of our entrees came out together and the fourth came out 20 mins later.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie - Biloxi

4.2

4.2 (1609)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sugar Factory American Brasserie - Biloxi! We are open 7 days a week!! Walk-ins are welcome. Gluten-Free Menu is available upon request. Parties of 10 or more are considered Banquet Parties. Please make these large-party reservations by contacting us directly. At this time we highly suggest reservations at this location, due to limited seating. If you are arriving with people under the age of 21 , reservations are REQUIRED by hotel security. If you are arriving with people under the age of 21 , reservations are REQUIRED by hotel security. All customers under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by a person 30 years of age or older

Top review

Mary

Dined 6 days ago

This place is exceptional. Food, Fun and Friendly!

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The Sugar Factory Club

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Sugar Factory Omelet

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The Signature Sugar Factory Burger

One Thirty One Lameuse

4.2

4.2 (208)

$31 to $50

American

Biloxi

About the restaurant

Welcome to One Thirty One Lameuse, the newest restaurant in downtown Biloxi! We invite you to explore and be inspired by our restaurant while allowing us to help you host your perfect event. We are open Wednesday - Sunday.

Top review

jon

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Our favorite dining experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Excellent steaks cooked perfectly the temperature, fantastic Golf seafood, and a selection of excellent desserts made for an outstanding Dining experience. David is a fantastic bartender and provided an excellent complement to our meals. We will certainly be back Location is convenient to casinos and Ground Zero Blues Club.

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