Guidebook for Gulfport
Food Scene
Habana Café
5402 Gulfport Blvd SCuban. Voted best in the bay.
Pia's has recently rebuilt and expanded their outdoor seating, which is just a good thing for everyone. The inside is lovely, and there are a couple of dining areas, including some private rooms. But they've really outdone themselves outside. And I haven't even started on the food yet. The food is so authentic, you'll think you're in Italy. And if Dylan is working, ask for one of his tables.
131 locals recommend
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SPia's has recently rebuilt and expanded their outdoor seating, which is just a good thing for everyone. The inside is lovely, and there are a couple of dining areas, including some private rooms. But they've really outdone themselves outside. And I haven't even started on the food yet. The food is so authentic, you'll think you're in Italy. And if Dylan is working, ask for one of his tables.
Refined Mexian and southwestern fare. I think they've done away with the Sunset Menu, which is unfortunate because it was just a delicious bargain! Go!
44 locals recommend
Red Mesa Restaurant
4912 4th St NRefined Mexian and southwestern fare. I think they've done away with the Sunset Menu, which is unfortunate because it was just a delicious bargain! Go!
If he's made the Apricot Bars, try to buy the entire sheet if you can. (yes, the entire jelly roll pan. you can refrigerate!) My favorites for breakfast are the Mic Mic sandwich, the Breakfast Sandwich (with some amazing cross between a tortilla, Nan bread and bread), and the Lisa Bowl. The Iced Salted Caramel Lattes are the best. Oh, and the ice cubes used in the ice coffees? Yeah, they're made outta coffee! No dilution of your beverage for you
9 locals recommend
T And Me Tea Company
801 Beach Blvd SIf he's made the Apricot Bars, try to buy the entire sheet if you can. (yes, the entire jelly roll pan. you can refrigerate!) My favorites for breakfast are the Mic Mic sandwich, the Breakfast Sandwich (with some amazing cross between a tortilla, Nan bread and bread), and the Lisa Bowl. The Iced Salted Caramel Lattes are the best. Oh, and the ice cubes used in the ice coffees? Yeah, they're made outta coffee! No dilution of your beverage for you
Everything is wonderful. There's also a small bar area inside, plus a larger bar, often with live music, outside. Tasty Greek treats plus others. The burgers are great, as is the Steak Diane.
49 locals recommend
Neptune Grill
5501 Shore Blvd SEverything is wonderful. There's also a small bar area inside, plus a larger bar, often with live music, outside. Tasty Greek treats plus others. The burgers are great, as is the Steak Diane.
Texas BBQ. If you know it, you love it. Maybe a little surprisingly
16 locals recommend
Smokin' J's BBQ
5145 Gulfport Blvd STexas BBQ. If you know it, you love it. Maybe a little surprisingly
You can't get a faster, cheaper and more basic breakfast than here. And oh so good
11 locals recommend
Kopper Kitchen
5562 Central AveYou can't get a faster, cheaper and more basic breakfast than here. And oh so good
Yummy's
2914 Beach Blvd SIce cream, hot dogs, snacks
Prime rib, meatloaf with gorgonzola cheese, crab cakes, roasted corn and crab chowder, edamame salad. Done!
24 locals recommend
Backfin Blue Cafe
2913 Beach Blvd SPrime rib, meatloaf with gorgonzola cheese, crab cakes, roasted corn and crab chowder, edamame salad. Done!
O'Maddy's also has a great bar, but the food is so fabulous I put it in this category. Try anything that is one of their signature items (indicated on the menu) and you won't be disappointed. The Bahama Mamas are very good too. And I'm a connoisseur of them!
147 locals recommend
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
5405 Shore Blvd SO'Maddy's also has a great bar, but the food is so fabulous I put it in this category. Try anything that is one of their signature items (indicated on the menu) and you won't be disappointed. The Bahama Mamas are very good too. And I'm a connoisseur of them!
Great place to storm watch. Great fish spread. Several dining options (different levels and menus, from very casual to a little nicer) and great seafood.
45 locals recommend
Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
809 Gulf WayGreat place to storm watch. Great fish spread. Several dining options (different levels and menus, from very casual to a little nicer) and great seafood.
Brass Monkey
709 Gulf WayExcellent Grouper dishes.
Outstanding décor and food. Anything locally caught is outstanding. Ranked in the top 5 of all TI restaurants.
145 locals recommend
Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf BlvdOutstanding décor and food. Anything locally caught is outstanding. Ranked in the top 5 of all TI restaurants.
You can and should eat at Scully's, then take a walk along the boardwalk and explore the shops and ice cream shops. Tourism at it's finest. Key lime pie, stuffed seafood, Bahama Mamas, baked potatoes, coconut crusted shrimp, fish spread.
22 locals recommend
Sculley's Seafood Restaurant
190 Boardwalk Pl EYou can and should eat at Scully's, then take a walk along the boardwalk and explore the shops and ice cream shops. Tourism at it's finest. Key lime pie, stuffed seafood, Bahama Mamas, baked potatoes, coconut crusted shrimp, fish spread.
Tangelo's Grille
My new favorite. Unusual dishes, well done.
This one's a keeper, which is great for such a wonderful location. Ever-changing beer choice, great food.
23 locals recommend
Little Tommies Tiki
5519 Shore Blvd SThis one's a keeper, which is great for such a wonderful location. Ever-changing beer choice, great food.
Raw! I stumbled across Leafy Greens because I had a potential guest who was visually challenged and on a raw diet. She cooks most of her meals at home and didn't want to do that while on vacay. Imagine my surprise at finding this gem!
15 locals recommend
Leafy Greens Cafe
1626 Central AveRaw! I stumbled across Leafy Greens because I had a potential guest who was visually challenged and on a raw diet. She cooks most of her meals at home and didn't want to do that while on vacay. Imagine my surprise at finding this gem!
Amazingly creative burger options (although even the "plain" is good...) and the fries are excellent.
25 locals recommend
Siri's Gourmet Burgers & Pizza
2813 Beach Blvd SAmazingly creative burger options (although even the "plain" is good...) and the fries are excellent.
Mangia Gourmet
2930 Beach Blvd SVegan, vegetarian and organic to the max!
It has a cult following. It’s every breakfast diner you’ve ever been to, rolled into one. Worth the wait.
24 locals recommend
Skyway Jack's Restaurant
2795 34th St SIt has a cult following. It’s every breakfast diner you’ve ever been to, rolled into one. Worth the wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Salty's Gulfport Bar
5413 Shore Blvd SThe backdrop is just what you'd want if you were creating an iconic, surf-inspired venue!
72 locals recommend
Postcard Inn On The Beach
6300 Gulf BlvdThe backdrop is just what you'd want if you were creating an iconic, surf-inspired venue!
Parks & Nature
A little further the other direction (north) is Caladesi Island State Park. You may need reservations for the short boat ride to it, but that boat ride is one of the things I like. Just the thing to cool you down a bit. And it is very native there, with only one building I believe. So you can really get away from the crowds...
192 locals recommend
Caladesi Island State Park
A little further the other direction (north) is Caladesi Island State Park. You may need reservations for the short boat ride to it, but that boat ride is one of the things I like. Just the thing to cool you down a bit. And it is very native there, with only one building I believe. So you can really get away from the crowds...
If you would like to go spend a little extra time, Fort DeSoto is quite nice and there are bike paths there and bike rentals too. My favorite beach there used to be North Beach, but a year or so ago they cut down all the Australian pines because they weren't native. The pines were one of the unique things about the beach. But I understand people get these ideas in their heads, and they removed them. And
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkIf you would like to go spend a little extra time, Fort DeSoto is quite nice and there are bike paths there and bike rentals too. My favorite beach there used to be North Beach, but a year or so ago they cut down all the Australian pines because they weren't native. The pines were one of the unique things about the beach. But I understand people get these ideas in their heads, and they removed them. And
You get to take a ferry and its a really beautiful, cool, and quiet place. Leave the SPB and Clearwater crowds behind.
57 locals recommend
Egmont Key State Park
You get to take a ferry and its a really beautiful, cool, and quiet place. Leave the SPB and Clearwater crowds behind.
Arts & Culture
Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueThe Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdUnusual.
Everything Else
Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueShopping
Uniquely Original Art Gallery
915 24th St SCarefully-curated selection of sea life, marine and beach-inspired art and home decor.
9 locals recommend
Domain Home Accessories
3129 Beach Blvd SCarefully-curated selection of sea life, marine and beach-inspired art and home decor.
Swimwear, hats, kayacks, bumpers for your boat. West Marine has the essentials and they carry brands you trust. Check this out before you hit the tourist "traps" on Gulf Blvd.
West Marine
2010 Tyrone Blvd NSwimwear, hats, kayacks, bumpers for your boat. West Marine has the essentials and they carry brands you trust. Check this out before you hit the tourist "traps" on Gulf Blvd.
Essentials
Earth Origins Market
6651 Central AveCoffee, ice cream, cookies, sauces, cheese, meats and wine. Could you really need anything else in the event of a crisis?
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NCoffee, ice cream, cookies, sauces, cheese, meats and wine. Could you really need anything else in the event of a crisis?