This Mississippi Seafood Spot Offers Fresh Food Cooked Straight From The Boat
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published February 10, 2022
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
For the freshest seafood in Mississippi, you’ve got to head to the Gulf Coast. And for the freshest seafood on the Gulf Coast, you’ve got to head to Desporte Seafood. A combination seafood market and restaurant, it receives daily deliveries right off the boat. It just doesn’t get any fresher.
Your “ol’ Biloxi destination,” Desporte Seafood is located in the historic part of the city.
And fittingly, it’s housed in a stylish storefront inspired by the seafood factories that once filled Biloxi. There’s even a water tower to complete the look.
Desporte Seafood has been selling the best, freshest local seafood for generations.
Though the current location just opened in 2020, the Desporte family is basically seafood royalty. The owner is actually a descendant of one of the oldest seafood families in the United States.
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Continuing the tradition of bringing fresh seafood to the masses, the Desporte Seafood of today is both a retail seafood market and a restaurant.
In addition to seafood baskets and po’ boys, the menu features seafood-based dishes, like gumbo and etouffee. There’s also an array of classic sides, such as French fries, hush puppies, and potato salad.
Not sure what to order? You can’t go wrong with the shrimp po’ boy. It’s the bestseller.
It’s stocked with fresh seafood as well as international items, local seasonings, pre-made items, and more.
For more info, call Desporte Seafood at (228) 400-9100. You can also visit the Desporte Seafood website. And make sure to like Desporte Seafood on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the inventory, specials, hours, and more.
So, did you know about this seafood market-café combo? Ever dined at Desporte Seafood? If so, what’d you order? And how was it? Tell us!
This isn’t the only must-visit for seafood fans. Click here to read about a legendary seafood dive known for its shrimp po’ boys.
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