I spent five nights and six days in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Parrain's Jambalaya…read moreKitchen wins hands-down for best meal of all. Key deserves a huge shout out for being such a sweet and attentive server. I liked her tremendously. We had the boudin egg rolls and the Swamp Tour Sampler: jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, gumbo, and red beans and rice. For dessert, we had bread pudding with beignets. The Boudin egg rolls were the best thing I ate on my entire trip. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy, every bite was heaven. The jambalaya was the best jambalaya I had on my trip as well. It had a fantastic smokiness and was not wet at all. I also loved the crawfish étouffée. It was creamy and loaded. The red beans and rice had a bit of a sweet edge that was not quite my taste. Try for yourself. The bread pudding was the perfect sendoff. Bite-size beignets were nestled in the bread pudding. It was a sweet, creamy, perfectly Mississippi dessert. I loved Parrain's so much that I bought a T-shirt. I generally don't like wearing clothes that serve as advertisements, but this place just has to be advertised all around the country. Key, thanks for a great lunch! If you're ever in Biloxi, Mississippi, you must go and try this little gem.

Came here with my wife. Excellent service. I will say that the parking is small but this small spot…read morepacks punch. We got a little bit of everything to check it out. We split a few things between the two of us. We had the tour of the swamp. The red beans and rice was really great. Not always my favorite when we go out but it really stood out. Very flavorful. The etouffee was great. Wish there was more crawfish but I always wish there was more. We all probably do with most dishes. lol. The jambalaya was really good. Well seasoned. Now my wife is picky about gumbo and is a hard judge to please. I am a little more on the giving side and look at it from the perspective of "even a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work" point of view. A day with gumbo is generally a better day most days. The gumbo this day was not great. I have heard amazing things and I was not impressed. I will only mark off a star because everything else was so great. I hope it was just a bad day and we will hope for a better next time. And there will be a next time for sure. The shrimp po boy was slam packed with shrimp. Great bread and dressed well. The boudin eggrolls were fantastic. Sift and tender on the inside and crispy crunchy on the outside. Loved them.

It's been eons since I've gone to Woody's and had food, but I was craving some cheese bombs and a…read morejuicy burger so here we go! Hostess? Fabulous. Immediately sat with a full parking lot. Once sat, I ordered the deep eddy's sweet tea/lemonade, some cheese bombs, and the i c o n i c mushroom Swiss burger with a side of Mac and was thoroughly impressed. Woody's usually never misses (from the time when I lived down here full time) but they were on their p's and q's this go round. Server (her name is Candace, spelling might be wrong but holy crap ask for her!) was fab, bartenders SlappedXSquared and although the place was busy, I was attended to promptly, could hear myself think (the vibe was chill even though it was busy), and had phenomenal service. I recommend coming to the OS location 10/10!

This was our first visit to this restaurant with friends that live in the area. We went on a Sunday…read moreand were able to get right in without a wait. We had the best server, Rebecca R. We ordered Shrimp smackers and Cheese Bombs for appetizers. Both very good! I ordered the Seafood Nachos. Our server recommended to have the tortilla chips on a separate plate so if you take it home they will not be soggy. Smart lady because the order is large. The Nachos came with a sweet chili sauce on top. It was great at first then it became too much. I would have it on the side or order without it next time. My husband ordered the three shrimp tacos with string fries. They were so good! If you have never been here I would highly recommend it. You are missing out.

Food and service was awesome. Even had the opportunity to meet the chef. Chef Ron came out and…read morechecked on us.

Great place to get a drink and relax. Lots of seating and an awesome menu! They also do happy hour…read more3-6 Tuesday-Saturday.

If you've never sweated through a seafood boil while simultaneously experiencing spiritual…read moreawakening and mild crab-induced trauma, Taranto's is the spot for you. First off, they bring the food out in a giant plastic bag like it's evidence from a crime scene. And honestly, it is a crime--how much butter and Cajun seasoning they put in there. The shrimp were so spicy they gave me flashbacks to every bad decision I've ever made, and the sausage? That sausage whispered sweet nothings to me before punching me in the face with flavor. I'm not saying I fell in love, but I definitely Googled "how to legally marry andouille." The corn was hotter than Satan's armpit, and the potatoes were softer than my willpower. I burned my fingertips, tongue, and possibly my soul, but I regret nothing. The staff is friendly in that Southern way where they call you "honey" and tell you you're "lookin' peaky" while piling 7 pounds of shellfish in front of you. If your bib doesn't say "I'm here for a good time, not a long time," you're doing it wrong. Pro tip: don't wear white. Or tight pants. Or any emotional baggage you're not ready to let go of--because the boil will break you down and build you back better. 10/10, would cry happy tears into my crab legs again.

I must stop place to eat went on the golf. Never miss a chance to get here.. you can't beat the…read morefood and service. Top notch.

Stopped in for lunch between appointments. Excellent Gumbo. My lunch partner had the Red Beans and…read moreRice. It was enough for two. I would have helped but I didn't have time for an afternoon nap! The place is friendly and comfortable. Obviously full of regulars. Always a good sign!

Bring a coat. GO!!! But bring a jacket at the least. Update. It was last spring break when we found…read morethis gem and I couldn't wait to come back to town so I could eat here again. My wife reminded me that last year I had went back to the car to get a jacket because it was so cold in there. Still is very cold. We noticed this time that everyone that was seated, as soon as their drink order was taken, someone from their party went out to get jackets. This time I got the Bayou Businelle and it was so good that after I ate every tasty morsel, I used the roll to sop up and clean the plate. I wish I lived closer to Cafe New Orleans. I still didn't get any pictures as I was hungry and dug right in. Highly recommend.

I finally tried Saltie Jax at Crave Food Hall in Ocean Springs, after spotting them on social media…read morea few times. This was my first visit to Crave, and it's a nice setup with a few different eateries. I went for their "Crabster," a lobster roll with some crab and a special sauce. The price was $38, which I'd already expected, and I felt it was a pretty fair one-time splurge. The lobster was good--definitely a solid portion, though not the most life-changing bite I've ever had. It came with a side of potato chips, which.... eh. Overall, it was a good experience--something fun to try, especially if you haven't had a lobster roll before. The food hall itself didn't completely wow me, but it was a nice spot. I'd give the lobster roll 4 stars--worth a visit, but probably not a frequent go-to for me. The service was friendly...

WORTH THE WAIT!! After hearing about their successful food truck, we had to try Salty Jax Seafood--…read morenow located at CRAVE Food Hall in Ocean Springs. When we arrived Saturday night, there was already a line! Make sure to check out their Facebook page before you go for updates. I got the Connecticut Lobster Roll and hubby got the Cajun Lobster Roll, both came with chips. First bite-- HEAVENLY!! The lobster was perfectly warm and buttered, and the roll it sat on was nicely toasted and slightly sweet. There was about a 30 minute wait until we got a text that our food was ready. However, we already expected that our food would take a bit of time, considering how long the line was. Overall, we enjoyed the food and had a great time inside the food hall!

Food was excellent Our server Baron was very attentive and…read moreefficient Great atmosphere So good we are returning tonight

I recommend you go to the location a few blocks away. This one inside the casino isn't as good and…read moreis also a little bit more expensive. There's a stand alone restaurant nearby which is better. Our server was nice. It was dark and inside a casino. Decor dated. Plenty of free parking at least at the casino. I ordered a dozen chargrilled oysters and they didn't come out sizzling hot like they should have. The oysters themselves were luke warm. Tasted ok but not great. Shortly afterward, I had diarrhea.

The food is delicious. We started with the wedge salad. The homemade dressings are very tasty and…read moreflavorful. My husband ordered the filet and it was enjoyable. He got the garlic sauce for dipping. I had the pimento bacon burger without the bun. It tasted really yummy. So much flavor. I got a side of house made ranch for dipping and loved the flavors. Very family-friendly. Lots of seating.

Wow just wow. I'm a…read moreNortherner who moved to Texas for the last 24 years and since my son in law joined the Air Force have not been this far down in the true Deep South since we lived briefly in Atlanta (which could be argued is not the true South)! Our son in law had his birthday today and wanted to come here and so we did! We came around 6pm and were seated quickly. The place has a very cool vibe - lovely patio dining - great warm fire feature on the patio - and a warm friendly interior. We got the menus and quite frankly were blown away by the wine and cocktail choices- drinks arrived swiftly. Our waitress- Jasmine - was simply amazing. I can not say enough about her warmth and hospitality. She helped us navigate the choices and made excellent recommendations- she was always present for us and omg the food. The "debris fries" as an appetizer was amazing - as beyond good as expected. I ordered the southern pot roast (over mashed red potatoes) and O M G. First bite and I had to stop and wave - I felt the warmth of the lord come down from above and provide what can only be described and a second coming to deliciousness! I had to pause and look up to the sky and ask our savior why I had spent my whole life never to come to Biloxi and find this place! See here; pot roast up north, and sure there in Texas - is different. It's all good. But this one, great balls of Fire - greatness. I slowly worked my way through - there's a slightly saltiness to it - perhaps from the gravy - but it all works sooooo well together. Honestly for this kid from West (by God) Virginia who's now 59 years old - it's like I found out for the first time how cooking should be done. I could go on for another few paragraphs about the pot roast or I could share how good the kids food was (it was all equally delicious). Let me cut to the chase. Food is beyond expectations! Our server (Jasmine) was amazing. If their other servers are 70% as good as her this is Michelin Star place right there ! Bar was hopping. Tables were happy - place has a great vibe. But the sweet ending - the price - was beyond fair / I expected to pay more for what I got. This place is an honest bargain. Or perhaps this Northerner is new to the South ? I don't know but I am so happy! Thanks to the wait staff, the greeter, the bar, and the management for leading a great experience!!!

I Lovvvvvvve this place. their food is not only great tasting but clean and I love fried livers and…read moretheirs are off the chain and you can't hardly find fried chicken approximate 50 mile radius that I know of are decent anyway thank you keep doing what you're God bless.

I love this place. Locals are lucky to have this here. Way to go Hartz Chicken Buffet Family. Yall…read moredo a great job keeping everything clean and fresh. We had 5 hungry boys getting after it today. Everything we had was banging. Can't wait to come back