When done right, there’s nothing quite like a shrimp po’ boy. From the perfectly fried shrimp to the flaky French bread, it’s the best thing since, well, sliced bread. And lucky for you, we found an unassuming seafood shack that serves up some of the best shrimp po’ boys in the South.

A legendary Gulf Coast eatery, Bozo’s Grocery opened in Pascagoula in 1956.

Bozo’s Seafood Market/Google In 2018, the owners opened a second restaurant, Bozo’s Too, It’s also in Pascagoula, but that’s about all it has in common with the original locale. The new restaurant has a completely different menu.

It might not look like much on the outside – and that’s part of its charm.

Bozo’s Grocery/Facebook Bozo’s was voted one of America’s top seafood dives by Coastal Living Magazine. And that’s just one of the many accolades it’s received throughout the decades.

Much like the exterior, Bozo’s interior is frill-free.

Bozo’s Grocery/Facebook Bozo’s isn’t a white linen type of place. It’s actually a seafood market that just so happens to include a lunch counter. So instead of a fancy dining room, you’ll find communal tables equipped with paper towels.

And don’t be fooled by the name. Bozo’s doesn’t clown around when it comes to great seafood, especially shrimp po’ boys.

Bozo’s Grocery/Facebook Now famous, the po’ boys have received a ton of recognition over the years, often topping best of lists.

Bozo’s po’ boys come in a couple of sizes.

Bozo’s Grocery/Facebook No matter which size you order, though, it will be overloaded with shrimp.

The shrimp po’ boy isn’t the only dish Bozo’s has perfected.

Bozo’s Seafood Market/Google (Although, it has definitely perfected it!)

Like a seafood showcase, the menu is brimming with tasty dishes, from classics to local favorites.

Bozo’s Seafood Market/Google In addition to lots of other po’ boy options, the menu features a slew of seafood dishes. There are some non-seafood dishes, like burgers, too.

From the award-winning seafood fare to the classic “dive” setting, Bozo’s serves up one of the South’s most unique dining experiences. Lucky for us, it’s here in Mississippi.

Bozo’s Grocery/Facebook

Ready to plan a visit to this iconic seafood haven? For more info, call Bozo’s at (228) 762-3322. You can also visit the Bozo’s Grocery Facebook page.

Bozo’s Seafood Market/Google

In 2018, the owners opened a second restaurant, Bozo’s Too, It’s also in Pascagoula, but that’s about all it has in common with the original locale. The new restaurant has a completely different menu.

Bozo’s Grocery/Facebook

Bozo’s was voted one of America’s top seafood dives by Coastal Living Magazine. And that’s just one of the many accolades it’s received throughout the decades.

Bozo’s isn’t a white linen type of place. It’s actually a seafood market that just so happens to include a lunch counter. So instead of a fancy dining room, you’ll find communal tables equipped with paper towels.

Now famous, the po’ boys have received a ton of recognition over the years, often topping best of lists.

No matter which size you order, though, it will be overloaded with shrimp.

(Although, it has definitely perfected it!)

In addition to lots of other po’ boy options, the menu features a slew of seafood dishes. There are some non-seafood dishes, like burgers, too.

So, did you know about this legendary seafood dive? Ever dined at Bozo’s? If so, did you try a shrimp po’ boy? What’d you think? Tell us!

This isn’t the only Mississippi eatery known for a particular food item. Click here to read about another celebrated restaurant that attracts diners from near and far.

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Address: Bozo’s Seafood Market, 2012 Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567, USA