OmG. Nothing but the best from start to finish! From the drink selection to the dietary accommodation as short notice! Everything and everyone were flawless. A meal to be talked about for years to come...or as soon as I can return, lol! read more

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Truly one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. The restaurant is small, simple, and stunning, with a staff that was flawless--kind, professional, and perfectly attentive without ever missing a beat. The tasting menu was nothing short of spectacular. Each course kept building on the last, with flavors that were bold, balanced, and unlike anything we've tasted before. The venison, paired with an incredible sauce, was unforgettable, and the Okinawa black sugar crème brûlée was one of the best desserts we've ever had. Unique ingredients we had never heard of were transformed into dishes that completely amazed us. A perfect meal in every sense--creative, delicious, and unforgettable. We can't wait to return. read more

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This was my first prix fixe fine dining tasting menu I've ever participated in and let me say, it did not disappoint. Chef Perry had my taste buds impressed all night with every dish. Presentation was next level. Ambiance was personal & romantic. Our waitress did a fantastic job pairing wines with what we were consuming at the moment. This was an astonishing dining experience and would love to come back soon because the complexity of flavors in these dishes were 1 of a kind unique. I would highly recommend! read more

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We had a great experience at Vestige. The restaurant is quite small but is quaint, quiet and casual. There were only nine tables and only five were occupied when we were there. The food was exquisite. The menu is fixed. There were a total of seven courses, including a bread course and a course of small dessert bites. Most of the courses were small plates but everything was carefully crafted and quite good. It is not inexpensive ($105 per person plus tax and gratuity), but it was certainly a worthwhile experience. The service was excellent and personal. Great work! read more

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My husband and I were 45 mins late for our reservation and the staff was nothing but gracious about it. We were celebrating an anniversary and this place made us feel so special and celebrated. This small intimate place highlights service and high quality food creations, a vestige of days gone by. Thank you to the wait staff and to the chef (who came to our table) for a wonderful and relaxing experience! Exquisite!! read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant. The exquisite food, the service, the drinks, the ambiance. I really cannot say enough about this. This place should be a Michelin star restaurant. I've been to European Michelin that weren't as good. Highly recommend this as it is an experience not just dinner! read more

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By gulf coast standards, vestige is in a class of its own. It is a very laid back environment even for its fine dining menu. Very friendly and attentive staff. Having lived on the coast before, I can safely say that this menu isn't for everyone so make sure you read the menu first! By national standards, having eaten at several Michelin star restaurants including a few 3 star restaurants, it's not to that level... yet! read more

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My husband and I enjoyed a dinner here to celebrate our anniversary. Everything was absolutely incredible. The restaurant is in a small adorable house in the main Ocean Springs area. We enjoyed many courses in both had a cocktail and a glass of wine. This is the perfect restaurant for a celebration or special vacation. Highly recommend. read more

Vestige - the first course of many. small perfect delicious bites. - New American Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DqgtggLMJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr VESTIGE. The restaurant, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is small and intimate. Maybe 30 seats. This is almost certainly the very best restaurant on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The tasting menu only food is unique, beautiful, beautifully presented, and delicious. We were absolutely thrilled with the entire experience. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough to justify the wonderful experience of dining here. The chef, Alex Perry, is a genius in the kitchen. The tasting menu varies according to what locally produced ingredients are then available. This is the best dining experience we've ever enjoyed. I would give Vestige 6 stars if that were an option. read more

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This is such a wonderful place for any special occasion. The food is so unique and delicious no matter what is on the menu and the staff is delightful. Amazing food but no fussy vibes. read more

This is my first 5 star review and I would give them 6 if I could. The depth of flavor with each dish they serve is truly outstanding. Each course is unique and delicious. The staff was great and very knowledgeable about each dish and what wine to pair with it, they were also fun to talk too. You could tell they really enjoyed their job. The actual restaurant is an old house and they only have about 9 tables in there so I would recommend getting a reservation. It's an old house and the inside feels very homey and comfortable. I would love to go back and try when they get a new menu. I highly recommend this restaurant it was one of the best meals I've had. read more

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A truly unique experience, excellent award winning preparation of small portions. Very expensive.

What a tremendous experience. The food is fantastic. The wait staff is wonderful. The restaurant is now on a Michelin watch list. It was worth every penny. In fact we left thinking they don't charge enough. We loved the Tasting Menu experience. I highly highly recommend it! I recommend that you book far in advance. read more

Took my son here as his birthday gift and request. Glad we went. Fantastic time with a delicious tasting menu. The waygu practically melted in my mouth. The different courses were unique and worthy of the James Beard recognition. The drinks were tasty and the service was nice. Loved the explanation of every course. Quaint restaurant. I loved the "home" feel of it and the decor. I was here years ago before they started the tasting menu (and I started reviewing restaurants) but I remember this location - beautiful. read more

This restaurant opens available reservations 42 days in advance. We placed the date on our calendar when we wanted to log in and reserve a table for the desired date, as we know they fill up quickly. The morning we were able to book, I logged on and there were 3 times left for our desired date of April 12th. I selected one of the times, acknowledged that we would be charged the per person rate of $105, and was excited to have secured a spot for a birthday celebration. Weeks went by, and I randomly received a text stating that the restaurant now had a private event they would be hosting that evening and no longer could honor our reservation, but offered the 11th, the night before, for us to come. Being from out of town, this was not an option. Due to the nature and reputation this place has, it was very distasteful to not only be cancelled on once a better opportunity came along for the restaurant, but to be notified via text, which made it very clear the priorities of this establishment. We will not attempt to come back and we will continue to share our experience with others. read more

One of the top 5 dining experiences I have ever had! Intimate setting with excellent food, service and drinks. The menu is creative and every dish is an experience. The waitstaff was knowledgeable and gave good descriptions and suggestions. I know a review mentions small servings- it's plenty of food! I can't wait to visit again. read more

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Amazing little gem in downtown Ocean Springs. The restaurant has one menu that is fixed (tasting menu). The small front of house staff is both knowledgeable and friendly. The food is of high quality and quite good, their Wagyu beef was the star of the show. I would recommend Vestige if you are looking for a dinning experience and not just another place to eat. The restaurant was also a runner up for "Best Restaurant in the South" from the James Beard foundation and that is quite something in the Culinary World. read more

Vestige - New American Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Amazing! Evidently this restaurant has been in Ocean Springs about 8 years. A co-worker mentioned that he and his wife went here a few weeks ago and they highly suggested it. My husband and I decided to take the 30 minute drive from Pass Christian and we are so glad we did! The restaurant itself is a small one room restaurant with few to several tables. It was an Intimate setting, I wouldn't suggest taking a big group. The menu is a set tasting menu for the night. They have an extensive whiskey selection, cocktails, and beer list. Not that many wines by the glass to choose from, but enough. Every single tasting selection brought out was more amazing than the next. The food we were lucky to receive was truly a work of art. The wait staff was extremely attentive and described each dish as they were brought out. The staff even gave suggestions on the best way to enjoy each tasting, whether it was to pick up and eat like a cracker, or to use the spoon to scoop up the delectable sauce. It was truly a one of a kind experience and we can't wait to go back! read more

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Great experience all around - food top notch...every course was unique, packed with flavor but not overpowering. Waitstaff was on point - very knowledgeable, very attentive but again not overdoing it. High expectations for this restaurant and still managed to exceed them. read more

Yes, it is a tasting menu, but servings barely larger than an amuse bouche makes one thankful for the bread basket served in the middle of the tastings. No wonder, as one of the servers said "the bread is everybody's favorite". No coffee service for dessert and a"service fee" on the use of the credit card capped off an evening of feeling the $99 price per was not that great of a value. On the plus side, service, ambience and cocktails were excellent. And of course the tastings were inventive and flavors nuanced individually, but harmonious as a whole. read more

This restaurant deserves a couple of Michelin stars. I know it's difficult with the availability of wines in Mississippi but the Michelin reviewers should take notice of this tiny gem in hip Ocean Springs, MS. We celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary here last night and were star struck/in awe/speechless/grinning. The tasting menu was beyond our wildest dreams. See the menus I attached for more accurate descriptions. Mike was our most gracious host and seated us at the front table in the window overlooking Washington St. We started with a delicious glass of Gonc Canvas Pet-Nat, a sparkling dry Rose from Slovenia...out of this world. Our 1st course was 3 mini bites, 1. sushi of jumbo lump crab & smoked Trout roe, 2. tartlet of grilled mushrooms with a foie gras emulsion and 3. a sake-like beverage that was sweet and mellow. Our 2nd course was a creamy bavarian dish with tiny golden beets and sturgeon caviar. Unbelievable tastes floating on the tongue, so light and spectacular. Course 3 was accompanied by the most wonderful Chablis from France and was tilefish accented with delicate tomatoes. Then came the freshly baked bread course with a garlic butter and a sweet butter. With a glass of Cabernet from Paso Robles we savored the star of the dinner: Course #4, Wagyu beef with black truffles (OMG). The menu describes our dinner so much more eloquently but this is what I remembered. There was a dessert course, too, and every single course was divine. The chef came out to meet us, he was very kind and very young so I expect he will continue to achieve greatness in the world of food. We are so happy he chooses to do this in Mississippi. My advice is to go to Ocean Springs and dine at Vestige, at least once in your life. read more

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What a GEM! One of the best restaurants in Mississippi with 2 of the best chefs in the south, Vestige boasts decadent prix fix small courses bursting with local flavors. Their menu changes daily, but they will never serve a bad bite. The drink list is excellent. Make sure to make reservations in advance! read more

Vestige - New American Near Me - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Was visiting for business and decided to go to this restaurant based on other reviews. Was not disappointed and humbly surprised. I have been able to eat at many Michelin star restaurants and this is at that caliber. The tasting menu was on point with each dish showing off multiple techniques and layers of flavor. The presentation was great and amazing taste. Many of the dishes have Japanese flavors which adds to the flare! Only odd dish was the home made bread in the middle of the meal as a course but the 3 types were yummy so I can't complain too much. Next time I'm in Ocean Springs I definitely plan to visit again. read more

Vestige was one of the best meals I've had in years. The tasting menu has a diversity of flavors and is filling but not too heavy. The shrimp dish and the main non- meat dish of morels were my personal favorites! I can't wait to go back to taste the menu in the near future read more

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This was a top 5 restaurant experience for us. Excellent service. Menu was challenging in an exceptional way. The Wagyu ribeye was orders of magnitude better than the Ruth's Chris filet from the night before. read more

This place never fails to impress!! The menu is insane! I joke around that this is a 5 star Michelin restaurant because it's THAT good! If you live within 60 miles of here, you MUST visit at least once! I made sure to reserve a table here for my birthday after dining here once before! The gold candle on the desert was a special touch(: read more

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Excellent!!! Delicious and different food. They explain each flavor when they serve you. And you can actually taste each flavor . Highly recommend this as a special event night. Wish I could go once a week. The service is outstanding!! Have been many times an never had a bad experience. read more

Looking at this place... you wouldn't peg it for a 5 star restaurant. But don't worry, it is all about the food. We enjoyed a 5 course meal fit for royalty. We were pleasantly surprised by exquisite attention to detail, the subtle but complicated flavors, and the presentation. The service was wonderful and i wish we could've talked to the chef. It was so amazing. They change the menu on a weekly basis so we're very excited to go again and see what the chef conjures up next. To start we chose our cocktails. Harriet in Okinawa was a rich dark sugary drink. I quite liked it. The sazerac was of course a classic but the absinthe was powerful! We sipped on these while they prepared our courses. First course was a small tartlet and last on my list of favorites. Not to say it was bad at allll but the other courses outshined this. (Also i had no idea how to eat this esp in a fine dining atmosphere haha) Second course was so lovely. The cucumber complimented the floral sauce so well and the fish was very nice. Really fresh tasting and nice for a light start. Third course was one of our top 3. (My bfs 2nd fav)The rockfish was cooked perfectly and paired with the tartness of the tomatoes and heart of palm it really made us wanting moreee. Ahhh the bread and butter. It was indeed like crack. And it made us google where to find such nice butter after we left. We got more cocktails: side car was fruity and light. The lost opera was multi leveled flavors that reminded us of smoked brisket with cherries. Fourth course was my personal favorite. The ribeye was cooked just how it should be. Medium rare. But paired with this exquisite combination of mushroom cream (jus) and truffle omg i died. Even the eggplant, which is usually not either of our favorite, was really nice. And finally the dessert, of course, was insane. (My bfs 1st fav and my 3rd) it was not too sweet which is always nice. It had a tartness we really enjoyed. The cake covered in the Bavarian was amazing and the peaches soaked in St Germain has me trying to concoct it at home. Everything flowed together and i wish we could've had 3. Overall it was such a fun experience. For a foodie like me I'm always curious what's in the recipe and it was nice to have everything listed right there and be able to place it in every course. Highlights were the pickled spruce on the steak: We thought that was so interesting. The butter... GOD it's that good. And the service was immaculate. The servers were professional with a touch of humor and a whole hearted passion for what they do. Chef, if you're reading this. Can you cater our wedding??? hahaha. read more

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Very impressive. Great service, great food but bring your gold credit card as it is expensive. It appears the only choice is a fixed price menu with five courses, but every course is memorable. We especially loved the appetizer. We were a little puzzled as to why a restaurant a stone's Throw from the gulf coast would serve Pacific fish, but everything was really good. Probably the best duck breast I have ever had. The bread is obviously house made. The dessert was exquisite. Very gourmet food that we could not even imagine crafting ourselves. An obvious five star restaurant! A must try if you are a foodie. Kudos! read more

James Beard, I'm looking at you. This is the real deal and arguably the best restaurant currently in the region. Even New Orléans' finest and most innovative spots have nothing on Vestige at the moment. The other reviews say it all (except for the mis punctuated, incoherent one star), so I can just tell you to get here. Now. read more

One of the very few restaurants in Ms offering a tasting menu with a talented chef. We thoroughly enjoyed each and every of the 5 courses. The time between each course was executed perfectly and the service was excellent! The atmosphere could use some upgrades but overall we were very satisfied and will absolutely return! read more

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Our friends invited us to come check out this restaurant. We had made reservations and sat fairly quick. It's nice and cozy, the service was very attentive & informative. Each course that came out, the server would let us know what and where it came from. Everything was delicious, I enjoyed the Wagyu the most. It's a little pricey for the amount of food but very enjoyable. read more

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This is a hidden gem!! If you are a foodie, it is a must!! Every bite is as artful as amazing! The service is also first class!!

Made for a nice night out. The servers were attentive and every taster we had was delicious. Surprisingly we left full. The ambiance was nice but where my wife sat the street light kind of shined in on her. Would do again but it's kind of a bummer if you find something you like it might not be available the next time. read more

The absolute best " farm to table" restaurant on the coast. The high quality of service combined with an upscale atmosphere makes this restaurant top of my list for a date night. The food is nothing more than perfect! Each week the menu is constructed and presented from scratch. All items are in season and waiting to be devoured! One of the best dinner experiences you'll have. read more

Absolutely phenomenal. I dined here during Covid and thoroughly enjoyed the tasting menu that they offered. It is a small unassuming spot with simple and delicate yet comfortable decor. I informed the host of our party's egg allergy when making a reservation and they ensured that the entire meal was able to be enjoyed by everyone. Thankfully because of the tasting menu, the only decision I had to make all night was my drink which was still not any easy choice. My table thoroughly enjoyed their cocktails and were impressed with the beer and wine selection offered. Our waiter was professional and knowledgeable yet down to earth and easy going. I appreciate that Vestige finds the perfect balance between a fine dining establishment and a casual restaurant. The food and service and entire experience was close to that of a Michelin Star restaurant but it was comfortable and relaxing and casual enough that the table next to us had their baby with them. Compliments: Each element of the meal was ingenuously designed, expertly crafted, and executed to near perfection. This was by far the absolute best meal any of us had ever experienced on the coast (including New Orleans) and we are eager to return. Since it is farm to table, everything is locally sourced and the ingredients are only of the highest quality. I loved seeing some unique ingredients making multiple appearances throughout the meal (figs, miso, peach) which tied it all together. The theme of the meal was Japanese inspired, a cuisine which I am partial towards so that was a bonus for me! The pace of the meal was great and our waiter was somehow able to time our dishes perfectly while waiting on all 5 other tables, server as the host/front of house, and answer the phone. Critiques: I found a small crab shell in my dish....at least I know it's fresh! My husbands ribeye was cooked rare while mine was closer to medium. I just would've preferred a bit more consistency. And lastly I would've loved the chance to speak with our chef after the meal but he I only saw him stop by one table that night. Regardless of the minute detail critiques, this meal was phenomenal. I cannot recommend highly enough and look forward to retuning! read more

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We've been here a handful of times since living in Ocean Springs and I have to say this most recent experience a few days ago was very disappointing... SO much so, that I won't be returning ever. After covid, the restaurant switched to a set menu in which you don't get to chose ANY of your courses. Its very pricey, little under $90 a person -without alcohol, tax or gratuity. The portion size of the various courses are tiny, about the size of my pinky finger or smaller. Chef even considers one the courses bread and butter. This isn't the part that really disappointed me-- it was the fact that the food literally made me sick to my stomach for 2 days. I am a health coach, I eat very clean- mostly organic, plant based & some grass fed meats...so let's just say I'm in tune with my body & how it reacts to things. The food was very rich, like over the top rich and strange cuts of meat IMO. And I've learned that a few friends have had the same experience after eating here. I want my wknd back that I've spent in severe GI pain :( read more

Where to start, the absolutely incredible food, amazing service, or great atmosphere. The portion sizes are small but wow; some of the best food I've ever had. Every meal was absolutely delicious. The bread was even the best I've ever had. Our server was so nice and friendly and truly went above and beyond. And the place is adorable, small place with not much seating which is what I loved. If you're anywhere near the area, this is a must try. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We came for a birthday. One person in our party is pregnant so I messaged the restaurant prior to our visit and they curated a safe tasting menu for her that did not lack in quality. The restaurant is small and cozy. Our waiters were both extremely knowledgeable and personable. The drinks were outstanding. The food was out of this world! We've done many tasting menus and, for me, this was one of the best. The ingredients were fresh. We will definitely come back! read more

This was an experience. We had a phenomenal night experiencing the flavors Vestige had to offer. If we ever find ourselves back in Ocean Springs, we can't wait to experience the flavors the chef has in store. We did have a bad piece of Wagyu and weren't ever asked about how our experience was, but I don't think service is what they are known for. read more

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