Guidebook for Gulfport
Food Scene
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 habitants recommandent
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!
Prime rib, meatloaf with gorgonzola cheese, crab cakes, roasted corn and crab chowder, edamame salad. Done!
24 habitants recommandent
Backfin Blue Cafe
2913 Beach Blvd SPrime rib, meatloaf with gorgonzola cheese, crab cakes, roasted corn and crab chowder, edamame salad. Done!
Yummy's
2914 Beach Blvd SIce cream, hot dogs, snacks
You can't get a faster, cheaper and more basic breakfast than here. And oh so good.
11 habitants recommandent
Kopper Kitchen
5562 Central AveYou can't get a faster, cheaper and more basic breakfast than here. And oh so good.
Texas BBQ. If you know it, you love it. Maybe a little surprisingly, the sides are really, really good. Green beans, mac and cheese are to die for.
16 habitants recommandent
Smokin' J's BBQ
5145 Gulfport Blvd STexas BBQ. If you know it, you love it. Maybe a little surprisingly, the sides are really, really good. Green beans, mac and cheese are to die for.
Neptune Grill
5501 Shore Blvd SEverything is wonderful.
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 habitants recommandent
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.
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 habitants recommandent
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd S 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.
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 habitants recommandent
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!
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 habitants recommandent
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.
Habana Café
5402 Gulfport Blvd SCuban. Voted best in the bay.
Brass Monkey
709 Gulf WayExcellent Grouper and Grouper sandwiches
Outstanding décor and food. Anything locally caught is outstanding. Ranked in the top 5 of all TI restaurants.
145 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
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.
My new favorite. Small place, care taken with the plates and the food is just really, really good. And different. (In a good way.)
13 habitants recommandent
Tangelo's Grille
My new favorite. Small place, care taken with the plates and the food is just really, really good. And different. (In a good way.)
This one's a keeper, which is great for such a wonderful location. Ever-changing beer choice, great food.
23 habitants recommandent
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.
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 habitants recommandent
Leafy Greens Cafe
1626 Central AveI 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 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
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
The backdrop is just what you'd want if you were creating an iconic, surf-inspired venue!
72 habitants recommandent
Postcard Inn On The Beach
6300 Gulf BlvdThe backdrop is just what you'd want if you were creating an iconic, surf-inspired venue!
Salty's Gulfport Bar
5413 Shore Blvd SBecause why not?
Everything Else
Historic Peninsula Inn
2937 Beach Blvd SSpa treatments.
Historic Peninsula Inn
2937 Beach Blvd SSpa treatments.
Pinellas Trail
Pinellas TrailBiking long distances, mostly on abandoned railroad ROW.
Shopping
Uniquely Original Art Gallery
915 24th St S Located in the Art Village in Gulfport.
Carefully-curated selection of sea life, marine and beach-inspired art and home decor.
9 habitants recommandent
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.
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St NIf you go, you know.
BoTiki
3015 Beach Blvd SNice things.
Parks & Nature
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 left the stumps!?! But it is still a nice place, plus there's a fort, beach grills/snack bars, etc.
577 habitants recommandent
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park 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 left the stumps!?! But it is still a nice place, plus there's a fort, beach grills/snack bars, etc.
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 habitants recommandent
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...
Arts & Culture
Go because it is amazing! If you have ever seen any Chihuly glass, small pieces or large garden installations, you know what I am talking about! You can't see this just anywhere and we're lucky to have it here.
320 habitants recommandent
Collection Chihuly
720 Central AvenueGo because it is amazing! If you have ever seen any Chihuly glass, small pieces or large garden installations, you know what I am talking about! You can't see this just anywhere and we're lucky to have it here.
Entertainment & Activities
People love it. Wine made from all kinds of fruit. Just the sort of weird thing you'd expect from Florida.
25 habitants recommandent
Florida Orange Groves Winery
1500 Pasadena Ave SPeople love it. Wine made from all kinds of fruit. Just the sort of weird thing you'd expect from Florida.