Feast in Ridgeland

The world is your oyster — and fried catfish, fresh shrimp, blackened chicken and more — at Ridgeland’s restaurants

From a restaurant headed up by a James Beard semifinalist to some of the tastiest cornbread and fried catfish this Southern state offers, Ridgeland offers a variety of restaurant experiences sure to please worldtraveled palates as well as those looking for culinary comforts closer to home.

Follow the lead of the locals and head to Pelican Cove Grill for generously filled po’ boys (shrimp, catfish and crawfish), either of which pairs perfectly with their signature Pink Pelican cocktail, a mixture of rum, fruit juice and coconut, with ice cream thrown in for good measure. As its name suggests, Crab’s Seafood Shack serves plenty of delicious versions of the crustacean, including crab dip, crab cakes and Dungeness crab legs. Or if you’re craving catfish, fried pickles and mustard greens Cock of the Walk has you covered. Gather the group together for a well-deserved meal. At Renaissance’s Local 463 Urban Kitchen , award-winning chef Derek Emerson sources the freshest regional ingredients for his unique take on Southern comfort food with dishes ranging from Dr. Pepper-braised short ribs to honey-rosemary fried chicken. For classic French bistro food that nods to its Mississippi location — think crawfish and andouille crepes, steak frites and crème brulée — go to Anjou’s in Township.

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Katie Coats, 601-605-5251, kcoats@visitridgeland.com, www.visitridgeland.com