If you want to eat by the water but still fancy a small town, Gulfport is your dining destination. Restaurants in town made headlines with openings including Let It Be Ice Cream Shop, Anani Bistro, Gulfport Brewery + Eatery, Sea Dog Cantina and its latest addition, Salty’s Sandwich Bar.

Located at 3121 Beach Blvd S., Salty’s serves a range of deli and specialty sandwiches. Diners can sit inside to escape the heat, or opt for alfresco dining on the front patio or side yard, both of which are pet-friendly.

Loaded sandwiches are Salty’s highlight, so the menu is chock-full of options like tuna fondants, Cubans, Philly cheese steaks, BLTs, and a variety of reubens. The Salty’s Sub is filled with Boars Head ham, salami, capicola and provolone cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and minced onions, with a serving of special submarine sauce. Oh, and it’s lightly pressed over Cuban garlic bread. If you like a little spice, add cherry peppers for $ 1.49. Fans of nostalgia should grab a fried bologna sandwich for the road. All sandos are served with homemade fries and a pickle. Sandwich options range from $ 8.95 to $ 12.95.

Salty’s also offers classic soups like Tomato Bisque and signature salads like Bomb Diggity made with house greens topped with Boars Head ham and turkey, applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, cucumber. , tomato, egg, avocado and artichoke heart and served with your choice of dressing.

The opening hours for Gulfport beginners are 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday / Thursday / Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday. and Sat and closed Mondays.

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