Lil' Ray's Restaurant

Got the fried mushrooms as an appetizer, then the jumbo shrimp, crawfish, and a dozen raw oysters. Seriously some of the freshest and best seasoned seafood I’ve had. Would recommend to anyone

All of the food was excellent. Gumbo has a tomato base rather than a roux, but was still delicious. Bread was a little chewy was really the only negative.

3 strikes and you are out. First time dining here: employees were fighting with each other in the dining room over someone coming in early and taking tables, this carried on for our entire dining “experience”. Second time, came in to order togo crawfish. I was told my order would be taken several times over the course of standing there for 20 mins while this woman ran back and forth to her tables, and ignored taking my order. I finally walked out, without my order taken. Third time, placed an order for crawfish and boiled shrimp, 4 pounds total. Sat there for almost 40 mins waiting. The lady finally asked me what I needed and I told her I was waiting for the order I had placed 40 mins ago, she acted like she had already forgotten I just did that. Finally, she finds my order, which had been

Over in an area called Long Beach, near Gulfport. Great place if you do not want to go to the touristy food establishments. It's small and quaint and friendly. Prices are decent for seafood and a quiet atmosphere. I'm guessing it's more of a "locals" venue, as it wasn't too crowded, however we got there about an hour and half before closing. The staff were very nice and friendly.

Really delicious food and very good service. Super reasonable price. My daughter had the royal reds and THEY WERE HUGE. My wife had the Mahi. I had a cheese burger. All were well prepared.