BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Three South Mississippi restaurants received recognition from Michelin, showcasing the Magnolia State’s rising culinary acclaim.
The Siren Social Club in Gulfport, White Pillars in Biloxi, and Vestige in Ocean Springs made the “Recommended” list of more than 100 dining spots.
This means Michelin’s anonymous inspectors have visited, evaluated, and given the restaurants their enthusiastic approval.
Siren Social Club
Michelin described the Siren Social Club as a spot where “seafood takes center stage” with “inventive, globally influenced dishes served in a lively, modern setting.”
The Siren Social Club also serves plates like beef Wellington and foie gras mousse.
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Michelin said the eatery was “playful yet polished,” and that it “embodies the contemporary spirit of coastal Mississippi dining.”
“Just steps from the Gulf, Chef Austin Sumrall leads the culinary team at Siren Social Club, where inspiration flows directly from the coast beyond its doors. Seafood takes center stage in inventive, globally influenced dishes served in a lively, modern setting. The menu celebrates both indulgence and artistry with items like garlic shrimp, roasted oysters, and caviar service featuring trout, paddlefish and kalug – alongside plates like beef Wellington and foie gras mousse. Playful yet polished, Siren embodies the contemporary spirit of coastal Mississippi dining.”
— Michelin
The Siren Social Club is located at 1409 24th Avenue in Gulfport.
White Pillars
Michelin described White Pillars as a place that “offers a dining experience that blends coastal sophistication with Southern heart.”
The restaurant is a restored 1905 mansion that sits along Highway 90.
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Michelin said Austin Sumrall, the chef and owner of the popular dining spot, “crafts dishes that spotlight Gulf seafood, heritage grains, and foraged ingredients.”
“Set within a restored 1905 mansion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, White Pillars offers a dining experience that blends coastal sophistication with Southern heart. Chef and owner Austin Sumrall crafts dishes that spotlight Gulf seafood, heritage grains, and foraged ingredients, all presented with an eye for elegance. The restaurant’s MICHELIN distinction reflects Sumrall’s talent for honoring Mississippi’s bounty while redefining what fine dining means on the coast.”
— Michelin
White Pillars is located at 1696 Beach Boulevard in Biloxi.
Vestige
Michelin said the chefs at Vestige “merge Southern tradition with Japanese precision to create one of the South’s most distinctive dining experiences.”
The chefs at Vestige are Alex Perry and Kumi Omori.
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The menu at the restaurant is seasonally driven and includes locally sourced vegetables and Gulf fish.
“At Vestige, chefs Alex Perry and Kumi Omori merge Southern tradition with Japanese precision to create one of the South’s most distinctive dining experiences. The seasonally driven tasting menu highlights locally sourced vegetables, Gulf fish and foraged coastal ingredients – a reflection of the duo’s thoughtful fusion of cultures, artistry and commitment to sustainability."
— Michelin
Vestige is located at 715 Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs.
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