A favorite Ocean Springs hotspot recently crossed the bridge to open a second location in Biloxi so locals and tourists could have an opportunity to savor fresh, never frozen food while also enjoying a beautiful waterfront view.
Woody’s Roadside Bar & Grill opened in January on U.S. 90 and offers a family friendly restaurant with a unique environment. Owners Jeff Glouner, Kevin Williams, and Danny Chinn gave their new restaurant a classic feel by using large multimedia murals of vintage-style postcards on the walls to showcase local scenery.
“We wanted to feel a little outdoors and be super casual,” Danny says about the décor. “It’s a fun atmosphere.”
Whether dining indoors or on the patio to take in the Gulf view, bring your appetite because the portions are large and sure to please.
If you’re up for an appetizer, you can’t go wrong with the crowd favorite: Woody’s Cheese Bombs. A huge block of white cheddar is cut every day to create cubes that are twice battered, then deep-fried into warm gooey goodness. The Big Style Nachos also are tasty, as well as the Creole Shrimp Smackers, which consists of a large portion of crispy fried shrimp tossed in a secret Woody’s sauce that will wake the taste buds.
“It’s a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet,” Danny says. “It’s a proprietary sauce that we concocted in the kitchen one day that we think is pretty spectacular.”
Woody’s extensive menu features a wide variety of items including sandwiches, salads, seafood, tacos and 17 different burgers for which Woody’s made their name.
“All of our beef is certified Angus and we literally cube and grind up a roast every day,” Danny says. “It’s as fresh as you’re going to get. You are ensured the beef is from a single source and never frozen.”
After careful consideration, I chose “The Cruisin’ Burger” — a fresh ground Angus patty, chipotle mayo, fried jalapeno, Applewood bacon and pepper jack cheese topped with two cheese bombs, lettuce, tomato and red onion. The white cheddar mixed with the heat of the pepper jack and jalapeno brings a nice balance to each bite of the sizable burger.
Other standouts include the “Smokey Mountain” burger, which is topped with bacon, smoked gouda, an onion ring and remoulade sauce, as well as “The Hangover,” which is topped with Havarti and cheddar cheese, hash browns, bacon and a fried egg.
If you’re craving something more unique in taste, try the Cajun burger — a combination of Angus and andouille sausage — or the “Get Me to the Greek” burger, which is a blend of lamb and fresh ground Angus served with marinated red onion, balsamic mayo, feta and Swiss cheese, and Kalamata olives. Other creations include “The Macho Nacho” burger blended with chorizo and “The Big Bad Bison” blended with buffalo.
Woody’s also has an extensive bar featuring many specialty drinks and beers. The Woody’s Top Shelf Rita made with Patron Silver tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, orange juice, margarita mix and Roses lime juice is particularly refreshing. They also have 12 beers on tap that are rotated out for variety and to highlight local brews. A nice perk is that each draft beer is served at 32 degrees thanks to the patented Chill-Rite system in house.
Woody’s Roadside Bar & Grill in Biloxi is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. And don’t forget to ask about the opportunity to purchase a fine art print of a postcard mural by local artist Jody Barrilleaux.
IF YOU GO
1894 Beach Blvd., Biloxi
(228) 265-7758
woodysroadside.net
Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.