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Siren Social Club sits inside Hotel Vela in downtown Gulfport, Mississippi, a sultry tropical speakeasy that feels a world away from the boardwalk. The space is intimate, the lighting low, and the mood set for an evening of careful eating and drinking. It is the kind of place that rewards curiosity—a bar that doubles as a dining room, where European cuisine meets Gulf Coast hospitality.
The restaurant is led by Chef Austin Sumrall and his wife Tresse. Their menu draws from refined European traditions, with an emphasis on raw bar selections, handmade pasta, and small plates meant for sharing. The bar program leans tiki-inspired, with artisanal cocktails, wine, and spirits that match the enveloping atmosphere.
The dinner menu is composed and deliberate. Start with the cold section: a Caesar salad with local butter lettuce and anchovies, or a scallop crudo with grapefruit, hazelnuts, and satsuma. The raw bar includes assorted oysters from the Gulf, East Coast, and West Coast, served with mignonette and cocktail sauce. Caviar service is available by the half-ounce, with options from trout roe up to French Osetra.
Hot small plates include Agnes Sorel—puff pastry with local mushrooms and parsley oil—and roasted oysters with creamed spinach, bacon, and Parmigiano Reggiano espuma. The 1000-layer potatoes come with basil pesto, romesco, and paprika aioli.
Handmade pasta is a highlight: tagliatelle alla vodka with beef Bolognese, cacio e pepe with squid ink spaghetti, and crab ravioli with English peas, egg yolk, and bacon. Larger plates include a crispy half chicken with chimichurri and spicy honey, a French onion burger with double smash patty and Gruyère, and a classic Beef Wellington with puff pastry and mushroom duxelle.
In 2026, Siren Social Club earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a mark of quality that reflects the precision of the cooking and the warmth of the service. It is a welcome addition to the Gulf Coast dining scene, offering European-inspired cooking in a setting that feels both seductive and sincere.
Whether you come for a full dinner of handmade pasta and raw oysters or simply for a cocktail at the bar, Siren Social Club delivers an experience that is grounded in hospitality and flavor. The restaurant also accommodates private events and offers gluten-free options. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 pm, with weekend hours extended to 10 pm.
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