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    Cocktails and Cigar's I'm this place
    Dennise H.

    We were extremely hungry and could not wait too long so we came here as a second choice. I don't regret it one bit! Our serve was a little slow, especially for an almost empty location but this bistro burger was amazing enough to make up for it! I ordered the bistro burger. My burger was cooked medium. It was well seasoned with all the veggies and caramelized onions. The bun was warmed to perfection. I topped it off with bbq sauce ! I also loved the homemade potato chips on the side. It was sooo good but I would also suggest the stuffed mushrooms with the horseradish sauce! Try it, it will amaze you! They offered drinks and cigars, but we didn't have any. This place is such a laid back spot for small social gathers. Thanks for an awesome burger.

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    Janet S.

    I have been multiple times and have tried a few things, and while everything is delicious I ALWAYS come back to the Blackberry Bacon grilled cheese! It's sweet, savory, a little spicy and cheesy! The house made parm chips are delicious too! Their cocktails are top notch, I recommended the smoked old fashioned! Highly recommend, it's a great hidden gem in downtown gulfport with amazing unique options for food and drinks!

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    Amanda H.

    This was quite possibly the worst dining experience I've ever had. The service was so cringe and awful. We ordered our drinks, and it took a while to get back to us because the waitress was doing other things in between. For reference, we were one of four small parties in the restaurant. I've worked in the service industry so I understand wanting to optimize your time. However, when ordering, I asked a question about a menu item and the waitress walked away to go ask someone about the question (and stopped taking our order) I asked and did not come back after asking the question. Instead, she greeted another table and took their order and brought another table their check, and some other things and it was about 10 minutes later that she finally came back to take our order. When she came back, we asked another question about the menu because we have dietary restrictions and allergies and she was pressuring us to get the food item that we couldn't eat and asked us why we didn't want that item and if we were on a diet, which is totally inappropriate. She had to go to the back to ask the chef another question about the menu and then came back many minutes later, and we finally ordered. After that she came back another five or so minutes later, confirming the order (and confirming it incorrectly) because she forgot what we ordered. When she came back to refill my drink, she apologized and said she was a dumb blonde to me (a blonde) and my blonde partner which was awkward and kind of rude. She kept trying to start a conversation with us every time after that when she came to the table and at that point we were frustrated by the interactions and really didn't want to talk. She kept trying to ask us about where we are from, what we have planned for the day, why we were visiting in town, what we should be doing in Ocean Springs in Biloxi and asking a lot of personal questions. That was just really uncomfortable because I think she was just trying to win us over at that point. Normally, we are super friendly and happy to chat with a waitress or literally anyone we don't know, but this interaction was just intrusive and awkward, especially when she commented that we aren't chatty people. Hello, we were not chatty because we were having a terrible experience and we were so uncomfortable that we just wanted to leave. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to tell you all the details of my life after you've made me extremely uncomfortable and have wasted my time. I then had to watch our food sit in the window for 10 minutes before my partner got up and asked her to bring it to us. She said she was waiting on my partner to finish his salad (which he had finished 10 minutes ago) before bringing the food. You would ever prioritize cold food over hot food but our food came cold, and it was really unpleasant. Our food finally came, and it honestly was not good either. I got a chicken, bacon, avocado wrap, and the avocado was way over ripe and tasted really bad. The chips were good however. That is the one positive besides the nice ambience in the restaurant. I was so uncomfortable and ready to leave that I didn't even want to sit and eat my food. I boxed it up and brought it with me. I've never thought "wow I just want to leave and not pay for this meal because I've had such a bad experience" until today. Of course I paid, but this is the only time that I've never left a tip in my entire life, and trust me, I've had some really bad dining experiences and still left a little something. I am so upset by the interactions that I had there, the lack of professionalism, and the quality of the food. I'm usually not one to leave a long rant, one star review, but trust me on this, you do not wanna go here and have the same experience I did.

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    Marion H.

    I love the atmosphere at this restaurant in Downtown Gulfport. My friends and I meet here for dinner and really enjoy the live music. There are great events and the food and atmosphere is top notch. My dad is a cigar aficionado, so this is where I am able to come in Gulfport to pick out some things for Dad that he really enjoys. My favorite cocktail is their 1234 martini and the Cuban sandwich is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back.

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    Robert H.

    this place is in downtown Gulfport just a few doors north of the oyster House restaurant. It is a small place with room for some music some nights it they have a small kitchen where they can make the few items on the menu. It has a fully stocked bar the service is excellent. The surroundings are comfortable, and it makes a great place to sit around and talk with friends.

    I was inhaling the sandwich and almost forgot to take a picture.
    Denise C.

    Stopped by just to check it out for a minute and ended up staying for hours! Great food, great music and the staff is awesome! Chip made the best drinks that had us not wanting to leave. We had the famous grilled cheese and boudin egg rolls-SO GOOD! Check them out on FB for each week's schedule.

    Blackberry grilled cheese, already devoured half!

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    2 years ago

    Good food, cigars and top shelf bourbon. What's not to like? Hidden gem in downtown Gulfport.

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    1 year ago

    People haven't met the jerk that own the place!!! The food is good (overpriced) and the service is good. I will leave if the owner is there!

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    3 years ago

    Always friendly, drinks are excellent. Cozy comfy ambiance. Definitely recommend for a chill night with significant other or friends.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food, really good burger, good potato salad, great drinks. 16 more characters, f-ing yelp.

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    3 years ago

    the duck bites are amazing! The au gratin is amazing! the service is amazing!! I repeat this place often

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    4 years ago

    Great Cuban Sandwich. Great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. I recommend it highly if you are in Gulfport. We will be back.

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    3 years ago

    Love this place. The owner is very welcoming, and the entire staff is super helpful. Can't recommend enough. Looking forward to coming back.

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    Dauphin's

    Dauphin's

    4.2(477 reviews)
    66.5 mi
    $$$

    Business dinner- great views & top notch service. Tuna steak…read morewas amazing, filet with crabmeat most excellent, duck dish best ever eaten. All perfectly cooked. Though no room for dessert - tried the Crème Brûlée and Pecan Bars- and managed to damage significantly-despite large portions.

    Finding the place was a bit of a challenge, but as long as one could locate the correct door, there…read morewould be a sign that points in the right direction. My partner and I went straight to the top floor and were seated in a spot that allowed us to see the entire city view. It was very clear that this was a fine dining spot, because I was given a blazer by the restaurant staff since I failed to dress up for this occasion. I have never tried alligator meat before and managed to taste it for the first time here. It tasted like popcorn chicken and having Thai chili sauce was a good move because it offered the dish good flavor. I didn't use any of the ranch dressing. The gulf shrimp chowder was extremely tasty because it contained a good amount of black pepper and a lot of shrimp and cream corn, making the soup taste creamy in a flavorful way. My partner had great things to say about the duck, which was a specialty dish. The maple glaze was obvious and provided the duck breast meat with good flavor. However, the green beans were very plain with barely any seasoning. I ordered the farmer's plate, which was a vegetarian dish, and I thought that it was overall only okay because the snow peas were very undercooked, and they occupied majority of the dish. The green tomatoes, tomatillos, and zucchini all tasted very good. In terms of desserts, the chocolate cake was very hot and moist inside, which made it clear that it was fresh. The outer crust was very crispy but the inside tasted too plain. The key lime pie was very well-made, with a soft layer of graham crackers along with tasty mango syrup and hibiscus reduction defining the extra taste. Overall they both tasted great. I must mention that our server Ashleigh was very attentive and helpful. My partner and I appreciated her help a lot during our experience. Also, it was good to listen to some quiet live performances during the dinner because it added an extra level of vibe.

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    Dauphin's
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    White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge - Shrimp & Grits

    White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge

    4.3(229 reviews)
    9.4 mi
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    Everything was exceptional! From the time we walked into the restaurant. The Ambiance, the service,…read morethe menu, the staff, and our waiter Dillon. He was amazing. My fiance and I were very impressed with him. He told us all about the history of the restaurant and convinced us to come back on Piano nights Friday and Saturday. His attention to detail was exceptional and the presentation of the food was amazing. We did not leave a single morsel of food on our plate. Hats off to Chef Austin! I recommend this restaurant to anyone on the Gulf Coast! Also the lemon drop cocktail was the best I've ever tasted! Hats off to the bartender

    I can confidently say that The White Pillars is the best restaurant I've visited in the area. From…read morethe moment I arrived, Ebony made the experience exceptional. She was detail-oriented, accommodating, and genuinely delightful throughout the evening. Her attentiveness made my visit feel both memorable and incredibly comfortable. I ordered two of each of the oysters they were serving, along with the duck fat fries, and both were unforgettable. The fries, in particular, were some of the best I've had in a long time--perfectly crisp and flavorful. Even the ketchup was outstanding (yes, the ketchup!)--I wish I could keep a bottle of it stocked in my own kitchen. As for drinks, I had the best cognac Negroni I've ever experienced, crafted by Dylan. It was beautifully balanced and expertly composed--truly a spectacular cocktail I won't soon forget. Impressed, I asked him to make my espresso martini as well. Once again, he delivered a perfectly balanced drink that took me by surprise and served as the ideal finale to the evening. Dylan is clearly a professional who takes pride in his craft. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant and am already looking forward to my next visit!

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    White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge - Dining room decor

    Dining room decor

    White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge - Mahi mahi 3

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    White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge - Front near

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    Potions Lounge - The vampire's piano

    Potions Lounge

    3.6(106 reviews)
    64.6 miFrench Quarter

    This was a bucket list item on our trip to NOLA, and I'm glad we made it. Reading other reviews, I…read morecan totally get feeling ripped off by paying a $20 cover charge. I had a different experience as we went before 7 pm, so no cover charge and we did not have any of the issues with bad service. The drinks were ok, and I agree, a little overpriced. The Atelier Vie Rouge was a nice drink, but I left without feeling any effects, so perhaps also on the lower end of ABV. I also agree that the plastic drink cups could use some enhancement. Surely, there are plastic or perhaps even some eco-friendly materials that are shaped more in line with the atmosphere However, the inside is the attraction here, and it was a relaxed, goth-cool vibe. Great music, fun projected images, artwork, and even some shrines.

    Good Vamp atmosphere lounge. Came here one evening on the trip at NOLA. Unfortunately no pictures…read morewere allowed to be taken. To begin with , its very tricky to find, as you have to ask someone in black outside a bar the instructions, instructed to you, its def fun if/when you're tipsy.. Wonder why their is a cover charge, when you have end up buying drinks seperately inside. There also is a very persistant tarot reader which puts off the entire mood, especially when you're continously asked to have your tarot read... i must give it to the drinks, I tried 2 and they were amazing, the Love Potion comes with a souvinier glass mini bottle, to take home and the bottles def are amazing. The couches are very mystic and the decorations have an vampy aura around it, which is pretty awesome.. Minus the tarot reader and the non pic policy and the cover charge, its pretty awesome...

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    Potions Lounge - Balcony view

    Balcony view

    Potions Lounge - The vampire's sitting room

    The vampire's sitting room

    Potions Lounge

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    Downtown Bistro - venues - Updated May 2026

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