Restaurant news and openings on Mississippi Coast in July

Want to give your tastebuds something new to try? News of restaurant openings and transformations along the Mississippi Coast quickly spread this July.

Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria reopened in Gulfport after a brief closure, retaining its original menu alongside new additions like Catalina dressing for pizzas.

Meanwhile, changes on Biloxi Beach will include the transformation of the former Lucy’s site by new owners who plan yet-to-be-revealed adventures, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Restaurant Row.

In Ocean Springs, PJ’s Coffee is slated to bring New Orleans-style tastes, featuring beignets and specialty coffees when it opens this fall.

In Biloxi, Field’s Mediterranean joined the Coast’s culinary scene with dishes fused from Mediterranean cuisines and fresh Gulf seafood.

Read the stories below for more details:

Classic hummus is one of the authentic dishes at the new Field’s Mediterranean in Biloxi. The menu features fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. By Courtesy of Field's Mediterranean

NO. 1: ONE-TIME HISTORIC HOTEL WELCOMES NEW STYLE OF RESTAURANT TO MISSISSIPPI COAST

An award-winning chef is back in South Mississippi with a fusion menu that combines Mediterranean flavors and Gulf seafood for a new taste. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

Fresh mozarella “sticks” is one of the classic favorites, at Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, which is open again in downtown Gulfport. By Courtesy of Tony's Brick Oven Pizzeria

NO. 2: TONY’S REOPENS IN SOUTH MS WITH CLASSIC ITALIAN DISHES AND BRICK OVEN PIZZA

Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is open again with new owners, serving the pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches that made it a Coast favorite | Published July 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

The former Lucy’s restaurant on the beach in Biloxi on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 has a new owner who hasn’t yet revealed plans for the property. This is one of several changes on Restaurant Row between U.S. 90 and the sand. The former surfer inspired restaurant was purchased by the owner of neighboring restaurant, Shaggy’s. By Hannah Ruhoff

NO. 3: FORMER LUCY’S SOLD ON BILOXI BEACH. BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO RESTAURANT ROW

The sale of Lucy’s Retired Surfer restaurant on the beach in Biloxi is another sign of the times on Restaurant Row. Here’s what’s happening. | Published July 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

Hero Claw Kingdom - Emmay Mochi Donuts, Desserts & More in D’Iberville on March 12, 2025 By Hannah Ruhoff

NO. 4: DONUTS, ICE CREAM & ‘THE CLAW’ OPEN IN SOUTH MS, WITH ASIAN STREET FOOD TO FOLLOW

Two new family-friendly venues are open in South Mississippi, with ice cream, Korean donuts and a neon arcade filled with claw games. | Published July 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

A new PJ’s Coffee will open soon in a busy South Mississippi location, featuring fresh beignets and coffee all day. By Courtesy of PJ's Coffee

NO. 5: POPULAR COFFEE SHOP BRINGING BEIGNETS AND MORE TO THIS BUSY MS COAST LOCATION

A coffee shop is coming to one of the busiest areas of the Mississippi Coast. | Published July 22, 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.