Biloxi, MS · Harrison County
Mississippi Gulf Coast Hibachi,From Biloxi to Ocean Springs
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is where families from Jackson, Hattiesburg and the Delta come together for reunions, and where retirees and casino-goers settle into rental homes for a week. A chef cooking in the yard of a Biloxi or Ocean Springs house feeds the whole crew without packing everyone into cars on Highway 90.
What a hibachi night looks like in Biloxi
Highway 90 runs along the long man-made sand beach that faces the Mississippi Sound, from Biloxi through Gulfport toward Long Beach and Pass Christian. In Biloxi, the lighthouse, the casino resorts and MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers, draw visitors, and the Back Bay side has neighborhoods with water views. Across the bay bridge, Ocean Springs has oak-shaded streets, galleries and a walkable downtown, with homes and rentals tucked under the live oaks. From Gulfport, boats run out to Ship Island in summer.
The calendar here is packed. Mardi Gras parades roll along the coast in winter, Cruisin' the Coast brings classic cars to Highway 90 every October, and the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival fills Ocean Springs in November. Summer is for family reunions and fishing trips, and many reunions mean three or four generations under one roof. Fishing groups come for redfish and speckled trout in the Back Bay and the marshes, and they come back to the rental hungry. Our family reunion page has tips on timing for big groups.
From the grill
Setting up in Biloxi
Many coast homes are raised, especially near the water, so the grill goes on the driveway or a ground-level patio, not up on a raised porch. Under the house is covered on top, which is not good for smoke; pick open air. Live oaks give great shade, but keep the grill clear of low branches and Spanish moss. Summer heat and humidity are heavy and afternoon storms are common, so book early evening and keep a covered, open-sided backup in mind. Ask rental owners and HOAs about propane grills before booking.
Biloxi questions
We are coming for Cruisin' the Coast. Can we book a dinner that week?
Yes. That week is busy on the coast, so check your date early and mention whether your group will be out on Highway 90 that afternoon so we can time dinner around it.
Do you cook in Ocean Springs and Gulfport too?
Yes, the whole Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian. Travel is calculated and shown before you book.
Our reunion is at a raised beach house. Where does the grill go?
On the driveway or a ground-level patio in open air, not on the elevated porch and not tucked under the house.