{"id":42720,"date":"2026-06-05T14:05:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=42720"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:06:28","slug":"coast-to-delta-seafood-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/experiences\/coast-to-delta-seafood-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Coast-to-Delta Seafood Road Trip\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42725 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992793575987737;width:1134px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42725 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992793575987737;width:1134px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-23-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mississippi\u2019s seafood story starts on the Gulf Coast, but it does not end there. From shrimp boats and oyster bars along the water to fried catfish in the Delta, the state\u2019s seafood traditions stretch across regions, landscapes and generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Along the coast, menus are shaped by the Gulf: shrimp po\u2019boys, crab claws, oysters, fresh fish and seafood platters served with salty breezes nearby. Farther north, the flavors shift toward Delta catfish, hushpuppies, fish fries and river-country restaurants that tell a different but equally iconic Mississippi story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Together, they create the perfect road trip for travelers who want to taste Mississippi from coast to country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"start-in-bay-st-louis-02973a50-87e0-40c8-8238-1d34eb5999eb\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start in Bay St. Louis\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex advgb-dyn-25de4f53\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42722 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669915651358951;width:1200px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42722 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669915651358951;width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20220301-bay-st-louis-18-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Begin your seafood road trip in Bay St. Louis, a laid-back coastal town with waterfront views, art galleries, local shops and plenty of places to settle in for a seafood meal. This is the kind of stop that invites you to slow down. Walk through Old Town, browse a few boutiques, then find a patio or casual restaurant where shrimp, oysters or a po\u2019boy&nbsp;feel&nbsp;like the right order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bay St. Louis is an easy first stop because it captures so much of what makes the Mississippi Gulf Coast special: small-town charm, creative energy and fresh coastal flavor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"follow-the-coast-to-gulfport-and-biloxi-a00cacc2-4772-4da0-a12a-175c1efae54e\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the Coast to Gulfport and Biloxi\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Continue east toward Gulfport and Biloxi, where Mississippi\u2019s Gulf seafood scene takes center stage. Coastal Mississippi spans 62 miles of shoreline, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to enjoy Gulf-to-table dining, waterfront views and classic coastal experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In Biloxi, order shrimp, crab, oysters or fresh fish before exploring the waterfront, casinos, museums or nearby beaches. Gulfport adds its own mix of harbor views, family-friendly attractions and casual seafood spots. This part of the route is ideal for travelers who want the full coastal experience: a little beach time, a little sightseeing and a lot of seafood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex advgb-dyn-ff8a277f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized advgb-dyn-7df9018b\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2019021-gulfport-chimneys-crab-claws-food-14-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42723 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669871061264973;width:683px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" 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aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42724 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42724 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20170609-mda-biloxi-mississippi-mary-mahoneys-28-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"add-ocean-springs-for-art-and-oysters-da65daf3-c365-4977-8457-6a8865bd5acc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Ocean Springs for Art and Oysters\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ocean Springs brings an artsy, walkable feel to the seafood road trip. The downtown area is filled with galleries, boutiques,&nbsp;restaurants,&nbsp;and caf\u00e9s, making it&nbsp;a great place&nbsp;to spend an afternoon between meals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">While you are there, visit the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, which celebrates the life and work of one of Mississippi\u2019s most distinctive artists. Coastal Mississippi notes that the museum highlights the work of Walter Anderson and the Anderson family, along with changing exhibitions that connect visitors to Gulf Coast creativity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After the museum, settle in for oysters, fish, crab or a seafood-forward dinner before turning the&nbsp;trip&nbsp;inland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"make-a-midway-stop-in-hattiesburg-or-jackson-474f89ae-9b28-4566-accd-b870e2100cd2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Midway Stop in Hattiesburg or Jackson\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42726 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42726 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20181026-food-hattiesburg-fried-catfish-midtowner-6-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As you leave the coast, break up the drive with a stop in Hattiesburg or Jackson. Both cities offer strong dining scenes and make natural transition points between the Gulf Coast and the Delta.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In Hattiesburg, pair lunch with public art, local shopping or a stop along the Longleaf Trace. In Jackson, explore museums, restaurants and live music before continuing north. This section of the route gives travelers a chance to experience more of Mississippi\u2019s culinary range beyond seafood alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"head-to-belzoni-the-catfish-capital-4e30fd3b-cff8-46ba-bf2b-52eb6b879a3d\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head to Belzoni, the Catfish Capital\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No Coast-to-Delta seafood road trip is complete without catfish, and Belzoni is one of the most important stops on the route. Known as the Catfish Capital of the World, Belzoni sits in the heart of the Delta, where farm-raised catfish has played a major role in the region\u2019s identity and economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors can stop by the Catfish Museum &amp; Visitor Center, which is open Monday through Friday with free admission, according to Mississippi Delta Top 40. The museum offers&nbsp;helpful&nbsp;context for understanding how catfish became one of Mississippi\u2019s signature foods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If your timing lines up, plan around the World Catfish Festival, a Belzoni tradition that celebrates the area\u2019s aquaculture history, local pride and, of course, plenty of catfish.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"finish-with-delta-flavor-26835e1f-c684-45ea-9bb7-a164dacfea52\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finish with Delta Flavor\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42727 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669975186104219\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42727 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669975186104219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20180226-greenville-restaurant-does-eat-place-118-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">From Belzoni, continue through the Delta to places like Greenwood, Greenville or Cleveland. This is where the seafood road trip becomes a full culinary journey. Order fried catfish with hushpuppies, look for local tamales, explore blues history and enjoy the kind of restaurants where the food is tied closely to place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Delta\u2019s seafood traditions feel different from the coast, but they are just as essential to Mississippi\u2019s food story. The flavors are hearty, soulful and deeply rooted in the land and rivers that shape the region. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-order-along-the-way-81b89ab7-eac3-4114-aa63-93f5f423d044\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Order Along the Way\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">On the coast, look for shrimp po\u2019boys, chargrilled oysters, crab claws, seafood gumbo, fried shrimp and fresh fish. 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