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    White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge

    4.3 (232 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Will W.

    I was on an oyster pilgrimage from Atlanta, heading straight to White Pillars to eat at Chef Austin Sumrall's table. I had a mission, and it began with a name I trust: French Hermit Oysters. I knew they'd be on the menu. And when you know what you're after, you don't make detours. White Pillars is a place of intention. It's housed in a grand old building, but the soul of the restaurant lives in the kitchen. Every oyster was handpicked. I recognized some friends -- Murder Points, Little Honeys, and the French Hermits themselves. These are the oysters that tell you where you are. I like to eat early. 5:30 at the bar. Nobody around yet, just the sound of glassware being polished and staff hitting stride. They were sharp. Every single person -- hostesses, bartenders, servers. You can tell when a team does a proper pre-service. These folks did. Let's talk about what I ate, because this menu is serious. I started with the Isle Dauphin oysters from Dauphin Island. Auburn Univeristy's Shellfish Lab is out there, so I knew they'd be raised right. And they were. But it was the French Hermits that knocked me flat. Clean, briny, defintely as fresh as you will ever have. You don't dress up oysters like that. You just enjoy! Next came the steak tartare served in bone marrow with a cured duck yolk. That's a sentence that should make any French food lover pause, well and drool... It was rich and smooth, with that unctuous heat that marrow brings. One of the best bites I've had all year. Then came the Korean pork belly. It had a crisp top and a soft, rendered interior that melted like good butter. The cilantro lime slaw gave it brightness. People don't give cabbage enough credit. Use it every time you can. It's a workhorse. But the sleeper dish? African Pompano Carpaccio. I wasn't expecting it. It came thinly sliced with a crème fraîche aioli that caught me off guard in the best way. It was delicate, cold, sharp, perfect. If I lived closer, I'd ask for that every week, no strike that, every day! They could swap the fish seasonally -- just keep the rest of the dish as is. That's a 10 out of 10 plate. If you disagree... "Here's your sign". Now, the Crab Rangoon Ravioli -- this was local magic. One of the bartenders told me about Biloxi's Vietnamese population and their influence on the city's seafood. The dish is a love letter to that history. Turmeric pasta, coconut-Parmesan broth, crispy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Spicy, rich, bright. A bit of heat, but not too much. Okay -- that's a lie. It had heat in those cripsy jalepenos. Good heat. A good burn as they say. They served bread with whipped pork fat -- house-rendered, seasoned, finished with honey or herbs or a salt blend that reminded me of Old Bay but better. Bread like that doesn't need a write-up. It just needs to be eaten. This was as "nose to tail" as you can get. No Lie. I ended with a peach cobbler. I'm from Atlanta. I didn't have a choice. It was familiar, not flashy, but executed perfectly. A whiskey pairing wrapped it up, thanks to the bartenders who clearly knew their stuff and enjoyed sharing it. White Pillars isn't just a good Southern restaurant. It's a restaurant that understands what Southern food can be -- elegant, inventive, deeply rooted in place and season. Chef Austin Sumrall's team is doing it right, and they're not doing it halfway. I'll be back. That's not a maybe. I'm already planning it.

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    Shannon S.

    This is one of the nicest looking restaurants in the area inside and out. They have an AMAZING bar that is HUGE. The chef/owner is actually a cousin of mine I had never met before. The dining experience started out rather odd as the server went over the menu VERY fast to the point it just wasn't really understandable. The other very disconcerting issue was that they had some really AWFUL music playing which really took away from the ambiance. The food had some issues for me as they serve your bread with pork fat instead of butter and they don't really tell you that is what you are being served... so since I don't eat pork that wasn't good for me. It was quite a pain to just get some plain old butter from the kitchen or I would have even been happy with some beef tallow, duck fat or goose fat. For my main course I got the steak burger which was a very nice burger. My dining companion got the mahi mahi which was also quite nice. We both got the chocolate torte for dessert which was a delicious finish to the meal and the best part of the dining experience. If pig fat instead of butter doesn't bother you then this would be an enjoyable experience for most folks. I would like to return to sample more of the menu but the pig fat instead of butter deal ruins it quite a bit for me and my dining companion simply refuses to ever return due to that one issue.

    We had a fantastic dinner at White Pillars in Biloxi. Great restaurants start with great food, but truly outstanding restaurants are defined by exceptional service, and White Pillars excels at both. From the moment we walked in, the hostesses were warm and welcoming. We had mentioned in advance that we were celebrating a birthday, and they went the extra mile by printing Happy Birthday on the menus, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. Our server, Brady, was one of the best servers I've ever had. She expertly guided us through the menu and absolutely nailed every recommendation. To make the evening even more special, the chef sent out a few appetizers to start the night, which elevated the entire experience. I can't say enough about how wonderful the team at White Pillars made our evening. Highly recommend for a special occasion... or any occasion.

    Live music and each room will give you a different theme feel!   Bar, historical and contemporary atmospheres.   Professional services.

    The venture is exceptional and was decorated beautifully for the Christmas holidays. The service was definitely one on one. The food style and flavor was just beyond what I would have expected. Definitely a place for your special event for your other or family and friends get together evenings.

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    Giavanna A.

    Incredible experience from start to finish. Everything we got was amazing. The miso Caesar Brussel Sprouts were TO DIE FOR! Lovely upscale ambiance and service was impeccable. Great date night location and just great food!

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    Delicious cocktails, classic and new. Friendly staff and patrons. A FIRST RATE architectural atmosphere. Bravo

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    Great place. Love going here. Very cute ambiance and music playing. Staff is very friendly. Food is great.

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    Best restaurant in Biloxi. Service is excellent. Great atmosphere and the food is high quality and delicious.

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    Nice venue. A setting that is great to take a date or celebrate an occasion. One of the gems on the coast.

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    Ask the Community - White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge

    Is this place Dog friendly?

    We allow dogs on the patio, but it is a Biloxi law that they are not allowed inside.

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    No strict dress code but a lot of typically business casual

    Are reservations required for dinner?

    Not, required but highly recommended

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