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THE SALTY OYSTER
The Salty Oyster
Biloxi
ADDRESS:
1763 Beach Blvd., Biloxi
PHONE:
228.432.5005
WEBSITE:
www.facebook.com/ TheSaltyOyster
HOURS:
Wed. - Thurs.
4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat.
12 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun.
12 a.m. - 10 p.m.
story and photos by Julian Brunt
There isn’t a question that the Salty Oyster is a pretty cool place. Just driving up in the parking lot and seeing the repurposed cargo containers, bright blue and yellow, now that was a very cool idea indeed. It’s a raised deck with a bar that will make you think you’re
in the Caribbean. There’s a refreshing lack of big screen T.V.s so you can actually have a conversation with your friends along with a great view of the Mississippi Sound and white sand beach.
Is that all? Aren’t there a handful of places just like that right next door? Nope, you got that wrong. The Salty Oyster is a great place to hang out with friends, the view can’t be beat, and there is almost always a cool breeze coming off the salty water.
But it’s more too. It’s a place you can
drop in when you’re in a hurry, get seated, eat and be out just as fast as you like. It’s also a great place to bring the family for a relaxing afternoon or evening, but there’s still more. If you’re a serious aficionado of the classic American cheeseburger, like I am,
then this is a place to come and savor one of the best burgers on the Coast. What could be better than taking a
hot afternoon off, watching the sun go down with a few friends, and getting a seriously good burger and a cold beer?
The menu is petit, but for this sort of beach side joint, it’s perfect. You’ll be delighted to see a very good smoked tuna dip on the menu. It’s a Gulf Coast classic that seemed to disappear for
a while, but it’s back in a major way. Also, think about the crispy fried calamari, wonderfully paired with red
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