just about the best in biloxi, gumbo is better than my mammas

Great suggestion by a hotel clerk; menu has a little of everything (Steaks, Thai, Pasta, Sandwiches, Fresh Fish); I had the Pad Thai w/shrimp; suggested by the waitress; it was hot, sweet and really good; I saw a couple of po' boys at another table, they were HUGE; the wait staff was a bit young & inexperienced but they were working hard; the bar and the restaurant were in the same room so it was a little bit loud; you could at here several times and not come close to trying all the interesting dishes; when in Gulfport-Biloxi skip the chains (ie, Chili's, Applebees, etc) and check out Shady's; I plan to eat there tomorrow before I leave town.