Coastal dining transforms in 2025 with new ventures

This collection of stories examines coastal dining ventures set to reshape the landscape in 2025. Chef Scott Khong reopens his renowned restaurant with new sushi bars in Ocean Springs, while Savvy Sliders brings its unique fast-casual concept to Gulfport.

Buc-ee's sets the stage for a grand opening in Harrison County, and P.S. Taco prepares to introduce its globally inspired menu in Gulfport. Field’s Italian delights diners in Ocean Springs with classic and contemporary dishes, and Desporte Seafood expands with The Crown, an upscale bar in Biloxi. Read the stories below.

Dinner served at Chef Scott’s Asian Cuisine Sushi and Hibachi in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. By Scott Watkins

NO. 1: POPULAR COAST CELEBRITY CHEF HAS REOPENED HIS RESTAURANT. WE RATE THE VIBE, FOOD AND VALUE

Chef Scott is back with a new sushi restaurant. Is it as good as his first eatery? | Published January 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Scott Watkins

The specialty custard shakes at newly opened Savvy Sliders in Gulfport, Mississippi. By Scott Watkins

NO. 2: NEW GULFPORT SLIDER RESTAURANT OPENS TO HUGE CROWDS WEDNESDAY. HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE SAID

“Outstanding.” Savvy Sliders impressed on opening day in Gulfport. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Scott Watkins

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Field’s Italian Ocean Springs is a a new restaurant opening Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Ocean Springs. It’s on Government Street, across from Cash Alley. By Tim Thorsen

NO. 3: WITH DINERS ‘BLOWN AWAY’ AT SOFT LAUNCH, COAST’S NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT OPEN FOR BUSINESS

A mix of classic favorites and Chef Lauren Joffrion’s creative dishes share the menu in the MS Coast’s newest eatery. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

The future site of The Crown on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. By Hannah Ruhoff

NO. 4: SEAFOOD ICON ADDING SOMETHING NEW — AN UPSCALE BAR AND LOUNGE IN THIS SOUTH MS DOWNTOWN

The Crown will have royal touches like chandeliers and brass accents for an elegant experience. | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.