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Southern Pearl Oyster House (BR) closes its doors after 6 years
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:21 am
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:21 am
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Southern Pearl Oyster House, which opened in 2019, permanently closed its doors Friday, leaving a sign on the door that read, “We are closed. This location has permanently closed as of January 1, 2026. Thank you to our guests and community for your support over the years.”
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I never went, but the building I believe was built from the ground up by SPOH, and it looked nice. It appears that they shut down abruptly.
This post was edited on 1/3/26 at 8:22 am
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Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:30 am to Will Cover
Went two or three times, thought the food was good not great but must've been the clientele of Batun Ruuge that did em in
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:38 am to Will Cover
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It appears that they shut down abruptly.
Most restaurants shut down abruptly so that the entire staff doesn't quit.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:55 am to Will Cover
Forgot about this place. It was in. Weird location, maybe would’ve done better further down Perkins Rd 
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:29 am to whoa
Restaurant closures in BR seem to be far outweighing new restaurant openings in BR..
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:50 am to Will Cover
Weren't they part of the Half Shell Oyster House chain?
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:52 am to RunninReb
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Restaurant closures in BR seem to be far outweighing new restaurant openings in BR..
It’s alarming. Does anyone remember if there were ever this many closures as we’re seeing today?
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:15 am to Paul Allen
I know people in the restaurant/ bar ownership world. It was a really rough year for many.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:17 am to Will Cover
Ate there a few times and always enjoyed it
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:41 am to Paul Allen
Yes, it’s Half Shell Oyster House. They changed the name here because of On The Half Shell in PVille.
We enjoy going in Biloxi. Only went once here. I guess just because we have more options and never really thought about it to be honest.
We enjoy going in Biloxi. Only went once here. I guess just because we have more options and never really thought about it to be honest.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 12:17 pm to Will Cover
Perfect location for another Juicy Fiery Krab Queenz Saucy Seafood spot.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 12:19 pm to Trout Bandit
Was good food when me and family went... ended by culture and we never went back.
The waitress was happy with our tip
The waitress was happy with our tip
Posted on 1/3/26 at 12:44 pm to Will Cover
Went a few months ago and there was nobody there at dinner on a Thursday night. Food was solid. Wait staff was trying but subpar
Posted on 1/3/26 at 1:13 pm to Paul Allen
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It’s alarming. Does anyone remember if there were ever this many closures as we’re seeing today?
The Advocate had 11 as closing in 2025 (the didn’t include The Patio Mexican for some reason)
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Restaurants that closed in 2025:
Drago's Seafood Restaurant, 4580 Constitution Ave.
Habaneros, 10155 Perkins Rowe
Chicken Salad Chick, 801 Frogmore Drive
Roux 61 Seafood & Grill, 8322 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Panda House, 7474 Corporate Blvd.
Bengal Tap Room, 421 N. 3rd St.
Vars Pizza, 3030 Perkins Road
Prima Après, 4225 Nicholson Drive
Outback Steakhouse, 5280 Jones Creek Road
Piccadilly, 5179 Plank Road
Southfin, 4321 Perkins Road
The Advocate
Dragos closed because of a property deal and reopened at a new location. Roux 61 also closed because of a property deal.
None of these others are surprising, or will even be viewed as a loss except maybe Southfin.
By citrate they have these listed as opening
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Restaurants that opened in 2025:
Lagniappe Steak and Seafood, 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Marco's Pizza, 9402 Burbank Drive
Veracruz, 3510 Drusilla Lane
Gunpowder, 4410 Highland Road
KPot, 7620 Andrea Drive
Boba ParTea, 10190 Celtic Drive
Waffle House, 885 Frogmore Drive
Chicky Sandos, 12555 Airline Highway
Panda Express, 6310 Siegen Lane
Dave's Hot Chicken, 640 Arlington Creek Centre
Loft18, 4580 Constitution Ave.
Spanish Town Market and Cafe, 701 Spanish Town Road
Southern Chicks Café & Daiquiris, 7112 Florida Blvd.
Tacos del Cartel, 10155 Perkins Rowe
Salt Pepper Oak, 6721 Exchequer Drive
Starbox Falafel, 4353 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Cozy Griddle, 11445 Coursey Blvd.
Pura Vida, 4005 Nicholson Drive
Blue Iguana, 5252 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Blazin' Hot Chicken, 4075 Nicholson Drive
Court to Table, 477 Burbank Drive
Drago's Seafood Restaurant, 10111 Perkins Rowe
Alexa's Dulceria & Market, 5201 Nicholson Drive
Seoul Stop, 7920 Florida Blvd.
Wagyulicious, 11950 Cloverland Ave.
Spicy Rico, 3332 Lake St.
Bayes Oyster Bar, 315 North Blvd.
Dr. Feel Good, 19970 Highland Road
Jeremiah's Italian Ice, 4343 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Cluckin Delicious, 4762 Plank Road
Noodle Bowl, 2648 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
City Slice, 4225 Nicholson Drive
Smash City, 159 W. State St.
Cheesecake Lab, 7970 Jefferson Highway
Dumpling and Bao, 6212 Siegen Lane
Danny's Dive Bar and Grill, 151 Third St.
Lee's Chicken & Cracklins, 320 Lee Drive
Aroma Indian Grill, 320 Lee Drive
Legend Pot, 2159 Staring Lane
Homakase, 4611 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
The Advicate
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Posted on 1/3/26 at 3:24 pm to Will Cover
We've eaten there a several times over the years and other than their stuffed items (I didn't like the flavor, too much thyme or something), it was always good. I figured with Roux 61 closing nearby, they would get some of their customers.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 4:18 pm to SixthAndBarone
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Yes, it’s Half Shell Oyster House.
This is a very solid chain. Have eaten at ones in Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Covington, and Laffy and it's always been very good.
Also surprised a Roux 61 closed. Ate at the one south of Natchez years ago and it too was very good,
Maybe Katy, Texas could swing a deal - the oyster house and Roux 61 for 500 Mexican restaurants, 250 food trucks, and some Asian eateries to be named later? Are we dealing?
Posted on 1/3/26 at 6:29 pm to Will Cover
I ate there several times when they opened. Never had a good meal.
Not sure if they were making stuff in house but it seemed like frozen/mass produced dishes. Service was not good on any visit and menu felt overpriced for product quality. Could’ve just been bad luck. Always hate to see a restaurant fail, but it was a miss for me.
Not sure if they were making stuff in house but it seemed like frozen/mass produced dishes. Service was not good on any visit and menu felt overpriced for product quality. Could’ve just been bad luck. Always hate to see a restaurant fail, but it was a miss for me.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:10 pm to JTBrett
I had the exact opposite experience. Ate there three or four times. Food was good. Service was good. As for price point, I cannot think of any restaurant for which a consumer can justify current prices. Rationalize? Sure, but not justify. I’d guess the clientele did them in. That and the fact that people’s expectations are getting to be almost impossible to satisfy. Many people seem to want a five star experience at a three star price. Or they go in with such lofty expectations that if it isn’t an orgasmic experience on every level, they complain. That’s not an indictment of customer or host. Just what I think is reality.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:18 pm to tigerinthebueche
Never went. I don’t know anyone that has gone and talked about it. Beautiful building. Must have been very mediocre.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:20 pm to AlwysATgr
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Also surprised a Roux 61 closed. Ate at the one south of Natchez years ago and it too was very good,
It was packed up into the day they closed. They got a really great deal to sell the property
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