50 Best American Restaurants near Gulfport

“Congenial atmosphere and staff“

“A bus of us went to Gulfport to support the community after the devastation that occurred after 2 hurricanes.
7 of us descended on O'Maddy's for lunch. I was having a hard time deciding and asked our server for a recommendation. She said that Big John was a customer favorite. 4 of us ordered it. My sister opted for no bun, I switched from a pretzel bun to a brioche bun. All I can say is WOW! We all thought it was absolutely delicious. The thinly sliced roast beef was rare as promised and plenty of it. The beer cheese sauce, cole slaw, and potato chips on the sandwich completed this culinary delight. The french fries arrived hot and were delicious. We also asked for horseradish on the side to add to the deliciousness. None of the 4 of us could finish and got boxes to take the rest home. One in our party opted for the fish and chips, and he said it was delicious as well. Another ordered the salad with salmon and said that his was excellent.
We were seated pretty quickly and had excellent service. We will definitely be back!“

“You can always count on a delicious meal at Neptune's. Quality, consistency and excellent servers. Over many years, I have enjoyed dining there. Neptunes is definitely my favorite restaurant in Gulfport.“

“I love the food and the atmosphere. The menu is unique and the Sundry store is great as well. Also check out the Wine boutique too!“

“Thank you for your support and donation of chicken wings to our 11th Annual Showers of Love Community Baby Shower! Without Community Partners such as you we couldn't do what we do!“

“Chimichurri steak salad is a game changer“

“Food and service can’t be beat. My family loves it here!“

“Our group of thirteen dined here today to celebrate two birthdays, seated at two tables. We spent close to $800, and I have to say — the food was exceptional and our server was outstanding. The staff provided warm and attentive service that truly stood out. Unfortunately, what should have been a joyful celebration was tainted by the behavior of the new ownership. A gentleman, who appeared to be part of the new management team (a man in his early forties), sat and later stood in different areas of the restaurant, repeatedly glancing at our group — the only African American party in the establishment — as if we were out of place. At no point did he acknowledge our tables or the two ladies whose birthdays we were celebrating. Yet, he made a point to warmly engage with non-Black patrons seated at the bar. The contrast was noticeable and deeply disappointing. In 2025, it’s disheartening that anyone still needs to be reminded that the color of money is green, and respect should not be selective. We value ourselves, our experiences, and where we choose to spend our hard-earned money. While the food was phenomenal, the lack of respect and basic acknowledgment from ownership left a lasting negative impression. We will not be returning, and I truly hope the new owner learns that real hospitality includes treating every guest with dignity and appreciation — not just those who resemble him. #Disappointed“

“Great on the beach location“

“Their brunch menu is outstanding!!! Service is outstanding!!! Atmosphere is outstanding!!! Highly recommend!“

“First time at coco wood and Ronda was our server. She gave us recommendations and let me say she hit the nail right on the head. Everything was so tasty and the quality was so fresh. Best I have had on these beaches in a long time. This will be our new spot to go to enjoy unique food and not just the same old stuff you can get anywhere.“

“Amazing food and relaxing atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great food and service! Yum yummy“

“Had lunch there today. Food was excellent and more than I could eat. Service was fast and friendly. They had a turkey, dressing. mashed potatoes, and corn lunch plate that also came with soup or salad for $10.95. Literally enough food for two meals. I brought half of it home for later. Will definitely be back, I wanna try their meatloaf next.“

“This place is a little hidden gem. Had some of the best chili dogs I ever had! Highly recommend. Staff is super nice and it’s got such a good vibe inside!“

“our new favorite outdoor Sunday spot. amazing food in this hidden gem! Met the family that owns it. super cool people. Bring brunch back!“

“Stayed here on an overnight, hadn't been in 10 years, and I had forgotten the quaint atmosphere of this place. Combined with good food and great friendly service, it's a great stop in St Petersburg whether you stay at the hotel or not. Some good daily specials, for both food and drink. Again came face to face with NAM (which stands for Not A Moose, from what I overheard! He's a caribou!) who overlooks the bar. This place is worth a visit if you've never been here!“

“Excellent food. Great service. Home fries are the best.“

“We had an amazing dining experience here, celebrating a birthday-food was great and our waiter was fantastic!“

“love Cody's. Been coming here for years. Great food, good people and wonderful service.“

“Loving our stay here in a spacious suite. I have slept better here than I have in years! We had dinner out in the courtyard. The redfish was locally sourced and delicious. The soft shell crab was very good according to my friend. It’s a quirky place to stay, but very well run. Love the breakfast delivered in the morning.“

“Always consistently good food and friendly staff. Whether you choose breakfast or lunch you won’t be disappointed. It is our go-to breakfast place! Our favorites are sausage gravy and biscuits, French toast and Victor’s pancakes have to be the best around.“

“My favorite diner. The food is always amazing. Service is impeccable. Best grits I’ve ever had. The flap jacks are unmatched as well. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“They need better groceries. I wish I had taken a picture of the chocolate pie they tried to make me settle for! it was neither fresh nor in one piece. It never shld have been served to me! Leo gave me a hard time to boot.“

“Absolutely Lovely, staff all work as a team. Food was good and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend 5 ?“

“Delicious and gluten free if you’re into that kind of thing!“

“Had a great time, the help was terrific... Didn't know they had such great management, Lori was so nice!“

“It's perfect! probably the best food truck in Miami.“

“If you’re sleeping on Harvey’s, you’re missing out on a St. Pete legend. I waited waaaaay to long to visit! Service? Next level, they are super attentive and rad! Bacon cheeseburger? Dude, juicy, stacked, and unapologetically messy in all the right ways. But let’s talk about those onion rings—my god, the onion rings…Crispy, golden halos of fried perfection! Five 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘, ALL DAY!“

“The Hangar is the best ever. The service is courteous and friendly and the food is always fresh . I would definitely recommend this particular restaurant and location to any one“

“Warning: Tasting this burger will forever ruin your taste buds for any other burger, ever. Seriously. Oh, and their filet is divine. And the beef carpaccio is incredible!“

“Delicious food and good service. We tried some fried pickles (so good), some burgers and a Cuban sandwich. It was all delicious. The Cuban was my favorite. Thank you to our server, Alexis.“

“Best food best service we always ask for aj she's the best but all are very friendly helpful just a great place“

“I have celiacs disease and was a little nervous to eat here, but our waitress Amber was so kind, knowledgeable and made sure eating here was safe for me. They have a separate fryer for those with a gluten allergy. The food was amazing (I didn’t get sick) and the atmosphere is so fun. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Dietary restrictions: gluten free“

“I vend here and everyone is so friendly and food is amazing and band is perfect. Staff support is very helpful. I love this place“

“Great local spot! Great food and bartenders!“

“Looking for a kopper kitchen cookbook..email me if you have one mom3tlc“

“Had the chicken quesadilla and French fries. The quesadilla has sliced pickled jalapenos inside with tender pulled chicken and cheese, so if you're not a fan of the peppers, keep that in mind when ordering. It came with sour cream and salsa, and i ordered a side of guac. The fries are just okay. My husband ordered the fried Grouper sandwich and onion rings which he says were pretty good, but not outstanding and my adult son said the same about his grilled Grouper sandwich which was a pretty small filet. We're all natives, so we're picky about our seafood. They had bottled and canned beverages and some beers on tap, no fountain drinks or fresh brewed ice tea. I wish they had regular lemonade because the sugar-free lemonade was overly sweet and fake tasting. The staff was friendly, service was good, and the place appeared to be pretty clean, including the bathroom. Overall, a decent little local spot, but a little on the pricey side.“

“We rented the restaurant out for an engagement photography session, and the staff was very accommodating! The architecture was stunning. We can’t wait to go back!“

“Was a 5 star now a 3. I've been coming here every Tuesday for 2 years and it's been an excellent experience. Since the change in servers/ personnel ,the service and experience has declined greatly. Our table waited 15 minutes for a server at 3:00. Katie (bartender) and Avery (server) are excellent and should work the bar area.“

“Excellent housemade meatballs, excellent service, marvelous location. We will definitely return for the Sunday brunch and a Steve burger!“

“Everything was great ! I had shrimp dinner 🍽️ :)..“

“I’ve been coming to this specific Culver’s for years and I just came through the drive thru and Tanya (Tonya) not sure how she spelled it— was excellent. She had such a charisma and positive aura about her and she made my experience more than pleasant. Employees being genuine is hard to come by in 2025. Just wanted her to know I noticed her charming attitude!“

“ok. the delish Chicago Dog. I frills menu but authentic. The hotdogs a beef are Vienna Meat products. We will be back. If anyone reading this remembers Bruce Chicago Hot Dogs. come here.
Come on give them a good Ole try. You won't regret.“

“Our experience was amazing at the Postcard Inn! I had 10 girl friends come into town for my Bachelorette Party and this stay was perfect for our group! The rooms were comfortable and the hotel amenities made the trip a breeze! With a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop on site we didn’t have to go far to have a great time! The pool and cabana experience was just what we wanted!“

“From the very start we were greeted with a warm welcome. Our server, Taffanne was very polite, friendly and made us feel“

“Great prices!!! Thanks“

“honestly the best restaurant at the whole resort. the food is amazing. the wings are truly grilled, not just roasted and thrown on a plate. I had the coastal chicken tenders and I am going to spend the rest of my life trying to recreate that dipping sauce, it's that good. their service is amazing, when my boyfriend was feeling sick they helped me out to get some plain bread to help settle his stomach. they're super accommodating of allergies for us. this is probably the only restaurant we're eating at more than once in our stay“