Page 20 - Hancock County Tourism ~ 2022

20 2022 hancock co. guide
Our bountiful tables
are waiting to welcome you.
When you Play on the Bay, bring a hearty appetite! Hancock County is the crown jewel of the Mississippi Gulf Coast dining scene. Dining choices offer a wide range of cuisine. We have whatever you’re craving — seafood, regional, Creole/Cajun, Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean and much more.
and rice is also a popular regional favorite. Not to be overlooked is our typical Southern
We’re known for our famous fresh seafood that includes fish, oysters, soft shell crab and shrimp. You just can’t beat oysters on the half shell, gumbo, or a shrimp poboy on French bread. Regional favorites are jambalaya, shrimp Creole, crab cakes and shrimp and grits. Want a break from seafood? Red beans
food that includes fried chicken, vegetables, roast beef and spicy barbecue. There are restaurants serving mouth-watering steaks and those featuring pizza, sandwiches and burgers. Luscious desserts, doughnuts, artisanal breads and ice creams complete the tasty choices.
Dining
The dining atmosphere runs the gamut, too. Relax with a cold beer and a burger overlooking the bay, sit at a bar surrounded with history while you sip a cocktail and eat charbroiled oysters, or dine in a beautiful setting to celebrate a special occasion.