Ridgeland’s Al Fresco Dining Hot Spots Reign Supreme
Let's face it: sometimes where we eat can fail to live up to what we’re eating.
With the heat dying down and cool creeping in, we’re rapidly presented with another option, one with limitless potential for fine dining and finer memories. Ridgeland’s Al Fresco scene offers a safe, delicious alternative for avid foodies and weary delivery diners alike.
In Ridgeland, you can comfortably enjoy your oysters on the half shell, salmon benedict, or applewood smoked bacon burger as they were meant to be enjoyed—at a patio table just steps away from where they were made.
Local 463 Urban Kitchen ($$)
Owner and operator Derek Emerson—award-winning chef and James Beard semi-finalist—made a name for himself by blowing minds at Local 463 with affordably elevated favorites and tastebud-cracking classics.
Gorgeously plated kung pao rock shrimp starts off your al fresco experience, followed by spicy Thai flatbread and a grilled redfish sandwich. For dinner, the tuna tartare and super Kobe burger are sure to leave their mark. From surf to turf and everything in between—you won’t forget your trip to Local 463.
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Steakhouse Capital of Mississippi
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