5 Burger Spots in Gulfport that Locals are Raving About

Gulfport is known for seafood and coastal eats, but locals have very specific opinions about where to get a top‑tier burger.

These five spots get mentioned a lot.

1. The Rackhouse Steak & Spirits

Steakhouse atmosphere, but the burger is absolutely a star in its own right.

You’re getting a thick, steak‑quality patty, cooked to temp, on a toasted bun with toppings like cheddar or Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Sometimes you’ll see specialty versions with fried onions or house sauces.

It’s a knife‑and‑fork kind of burger that eats like a full entrée, especially with fries or onion rings on the side.

2. Shaggy’s Gulfport Beach

Right on the water, Shaggy’s looks like a place for fish tacos and frozen drinks—but the burgers are quietly very good.

Expect a juicy, grilled patty with simple toppings: American or cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.

The beachy setting, cold drinks, and laid‑back vibe make the burger taste even better after a day in the sun. Locals often recommend it as the perfect casual “post‑beach” meal.

3. Burger Burger

A local favorite with an appropriately straightforward name.

The menu leans hard into burgers, with classic and specialty builds: chili burgers, mushroom‑Swiss, bacon‑cheddar, and more adventurous combos depending on the day.

Patties are juicy, buns are soft and toasted, and you can usually choose from a variety of sides—fries, tots, onion rings, or Southern‑style sides. It’s exactly what you want from a hometown burger joint.

4. Murky Waters Blues & BBQ

Known for live music and barbecue, but the burger section of the menu has its own fanbase.

Burgers are smoky and rich, often incorporating BBQ elements like pulled pork, brisket, or house BBQ sauce as toppings.

The buns are sturdy enough to handle all that, and the sides—mac and cheese, baked beans, fries—turn it into a serious comfort‑food plate. If you like your burgers with a smoky twist, this is where locals send you.

5. Half Shell Oyster House (for the Half Shell Burger)

Primarily a seafood restaurant, but the burger is a bit of a sleeper gem.

You’ll typically get a thick, well‑seasoned patty topped with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a house spread on a toasted bun.

It’s a solid, sit‑down burger option for when someone in your group isn’t feeling seafood, and locals will tell you it holds its own against the oysters and shrimp.