For oyster enthusiasts, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a true paradise. The region’s restaurants excel at serving the ocean’s finest bivalves, presenting them in every form from classic raw bars to inventive grilled and fried preparations. The combination of fresh local harvests and skilled chefs makes this area a must-visit for any shellfish lover.

Here are 20 premier destinations for oysters along the coast:

• White Pillars – 1899 Courthouse Rd, Biloxi

• Half Shell Oyster House – 2500 13th St, Gulfport

• The Chimneys – 1640 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport

• Jazzeppi’s Restaurant & Martini  – 11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport

• Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria – 1101 30th Ave, Gulfport

• Cora’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar – 1201 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport

• Murky Waters BBQ & Oyster Bar – 11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport

• The Reef – 1720 Beach Blvd, Biloxi

• McElroy’s Harbor House – 695 Beach Blvd, Biloxi

• Blow Fly Inn – 1201 Washington Ave, Gulfport

• Shaggy’s Biloxi Beach – 1760 Beach Blvd, Biloxi

• Taranto’s Crawfish – 1501 28th St, Gulfport

• French Oyster Bar & Deli – 1601 23rd Ave, Gulfport

• Patio 44 – 1410 44th Ave, Gulfport

• Leo’s Oyster Bar – 1148 Bayview Ave, Biloxi

• The Project Lounge – 1218 28th St, Gulfport

• Sailfish Cafe – 130 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport

• Bozo’s Seafood Market & Deli – 3117 34th St, Metairie

• Cajun Crawfish Hut – 1301 30th St, Gulfport

• McElroy’s Harbor House – 695 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS

With this list in hand, you’re ready to explore the vibrant and delicious oyster scene that the Mississippi Gulf Coast has to offer.