Sycamore House

The Christmas Eve dinner at the Sycamore House was a wonderful treat. Food was nothing short of amazing. The four-course menu tastefully curated to offer straightforward but delicious flavors from appetizers to dessert. Service was attentive but reserved and not intrusive, as always, very French in style. My only suggestion would be to freshen up the dining room with lighter colored walls, it would elevate the experience even more.

My work has taken me to many places in the world, and this restaurant stands right up against any I’ve eaten at in London or Paris. Not in terms of pomp, circumstance or fanfare, but in the ways that matter - the way they treat their customers with grace and respect, they way they treat their food with grace and respect. Everything here is super high-quality, creative, warm, and welcoming. You can dress up when you come here or dress down, and you will be treated the same. The chefs know what they’re doing. The front of the house and wait staff know what they're doing. The food is exquisite. The kitchen is quite accommodating, too; I like really spicy food, and most places don’t believe me ('middle-aged white woman can't possible really mean spicy!') and won’t spice up my dish. But this kitchen can take their fish almondine and make it extra spicy while still retaining the buttery richness that makes this nutty dish a star. I have a hard time ordering anything else, because it is so good and they make it so perfectly, just for me. My husband is stuck on their shrimp and grits; the shrimp sauce is dark and redolent of long-stewed seafood stock and the grits are perfectly al dente with a creaminess that is outta this world. We’ve had seared callops and ropa viejo and daily specials at Sycamore House, too, and everything has been excellent. The salads are perfectly dressed, very lightly. Every detail is perfect, but nothing is fussy. The ambience is charming, and you are always greeted with a warm smile. It’s a home run from the outset, starting with the crispy French bread and whipped, creamy butter. The wine list is good, too. You absolutely can’t go wrong here. I almost forgot to mention the desserts, because we're almost always too full, but they are also fab! I can personally vouch for the key lime pie and the creme brulee.

As a solo diner one doesn't always want to be privy to other table conversations. So, I asked to be seated on the porch and had the place to myself, as the large group wasn't due to arrive until long after my departure. It was my own special dining experience! If gazpacho is being served, I always order it. This was the best I've had: creaminess from yogurt and lots of minced cucumber. My main course was actually an appetizer: BBQ Shrimp. Thick roux with a dose of spice. Finally, what can be said about their creme brulee other than it was perfectly elegant. Highly memorable!

We were so fortunate to get a reservation at such a late notice. A local merchant recommended them to us. Since they only take reservations, we didn't expect to get one when we called. Someone had just cancelled and we got in! Such a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Bay Saint Louis! Thank you to the amazing staff and chefs. We had an amazing experience and delightful dinner at the Sycamore House. Highly recommend! We'll definitely be back!

My favorite restaurant in Bay St Louis! The food is excellent, there's a great wine list, and the staff is amazing! I went to celebrate my birthday and it was definitely a great special occasion spot! The shrimp remoulade appetizer was great, and the ropa vieja, BBQ shrimp and grits, and BBQ shrimp poboy were favorites with our group. Also there were so many great dessert options we ordered about half of them! Key lime pie and creme brulee were excellent. 👌 I can't say enough great things about this restaurant!

Mixed experience honestly. Food and atmosphere are top notch, food especially had creative and international twists you wouldn’t expect for the town and were really well done. The service was the real issue. We went for my dad’s 61th birthday. Took about 20min to be brought bread and waters, waitress was very spacey and another waitress came to take our order because she’d noticed it had been so long, our waitress was also — I’m sorry to say — not quite cohesive with the atmosphere: messier presentation and exhausted/inconvenienced attitude. I also pulled her aside to ask if there was something we could do for my dad’s birthday, as he hates to make a fuss but secretly wants some elements of celebration. She ended up bringing out a bread pudding with a candle which was nice, but I was a bit surprised with the bill, I’ll be honest. We have absolutely no qualms with paying and tipping well, but — and maybe I’m just traditional and things have changed — I was a bit surprised to see the birthday dessert on the bill. Again, we’re fine to pay and I didn’t bring it up, but it did feel a bit off for what is probably aimed at being the most fine dining service in BSL, and just in my personal experience in past bdays in BSL and elsewhere — it just felt a bit cheap for the atmosphere and intended level of service. But the larger issue was presentation and attitude toward her tables, as I also saw the table next to us get their Aperols 15-20min after ordering them. But fabulous food and probably fantastic for private events with that gorgeous space & if you can pick the staff. Included photo of my curry — not my best photo but definitely the best flavor!!

We were about 10 minutes late arriving due to rain and trains and they greeted us with open arms and were very understanding. Taken to our table and greeted with a Happy birthday for my husband. The sunchoke soup was delicious. My husband enjoyed his fish dish and I got the shrimp curry and while not spicy like I'm used to with Thai food, it had a wonderful lemongrass flavor that was very unusual and super delicious. Dessert was devine. Loved the ambience and warmth of the house feel. Service was excellent. A great place to go for a romantic evening.

Dined at The Sycamore House in commemoration of an anniversary. Everything about the place from ambience to service to presentation to taste exceeded every expectation. Had the Thai Lemongrass Soup, Poisson Amandine (speckled trout), and Dark Chocolate Brownie with Brandied Cherries. Note: The blueberry ice cream was lagniappe from my server. Elegant yet eclectic, and as fine as any restaurant I've dined at. My new favorite place anywhere, including NOLA.

Superb Customer service ! All staff were on point and never stopped providing great service! Highly recommend!

Beautiful, historic home inside - feels like you are someone's special dinner guests. A nice selection of entrees and appetizers. I had read about the pizza, so we had gumbo and a cheese pizza. The gumbo was excellent. The pizza, not so much. It looks pretty, but the crust tastes like a frozen pizza crust. Service could not have been more lovely and the martinis were perfect and reasonably priced.

Used to be our go to brunch spot but now they aren't open for Sunday brunch anymore. So sad

I'm reluctant to write this, because seating is so limited. I don't want to tell others about what a great and unique dining experience This is. My husband and I have been coming here for many many years. Service is impeccable. Local menu selection is limited, but top-notch. The ambience has you dining as a special guest in someone's home. Wine selection is very good. It's OK if you disagree with this review, it makes it easier for us to be able to get in to our most favorite restaurant on the coast.

Nice place... The food is good, not great.. The service is okay, not great. The atmosphere is nice. That is all that I can say.

Beautiful restaurant, outstanding service, delicious food. What more could you want? Reservations are a must. Oldest fine dining restaurant in Bay St Louis. Chefs trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Parking is behind the restaurant, so you don't have to pay for parking like everywhere else. If it's not a night for fine dining, their pizza is amazing! Very casual, like everything else in the Bay.

Poor reception. Very limited wine options. Wine was warm. Food inedible. My entre beef was tough with an overpowering reduction sauce. My daughter's fries were burnt, my wife's curry was dry with a sparse amount of vegetables. We left most of our food on the plate and the waitress did not ask how our dinner was, just brought the check. It was the father's day dinner to forget. So sad a restaurant that at some point was good has such deterioration. Honestly

We had a seemless takeout experience from placing our order to enjoying every bite. The shrimp and grits were outstanding - in fact, the best I've had. My partner's Poisson Amondine ' was a more-than-generous portion with one of their several sauce choices. Salads were equally impressive - fresh and locally sourced with organic ingredients. We were delighted with this dining experience and we will return!

Wonderful food and service in this local gem. The old house setting provides a wonderful atmosphere. Our group enjoyed the sun hike soup, shrimp and grits and the daily fish special. Reservations are suggested. We will definitely be back

Menu had lots of variety and we enjoyed salmon, shrimp and grits, ropa vieja, and a Thai curry. Restaurant is a small old house so it's crowded and noisy. We were there Saturday night so it's probably quieter at other times.

If you want a good dinner dining experience in the Bay, this is place for you. The staff is amazing and we never had bad service. It's very cozy inside and makes you feel you are truly at a restaurant, which is odd to find along the Gulf Coast. The pizza's are really good, but this place definitely has one of the best steaks in town.

We arrived on a Thursday night without reservations, but were given a small table by the window. The curry and chocolate cake were excellent, as was the house Cab. The striped bass was cooked perfectly but could have used a squeeze of acid. Overall very pleased to find a quiet place with a bit different menu. Great service.

Originally a pair of eighteenth century Acadian cottages that were joined to make one residence, it now houses the Sycamore House, a lovely restaurant perfect for any special occasion. It oozes southern charm and is oh so romantic. The service was top notch from the bartender down to the server who brought out our entrees. For starters we decided on the barbecue shrimp and the Thai scallops. The scallops were definitely the star of the entire show. Jumbo pan seared scallops served with cellophane noodles and peanut sauce with an Asian lime vinaigrette. Exquisite. The barbecue shrimp were just ok. They serve it with a sauce that is slightly sweet and I felt that that aspect could be left out. Spicy BBQ shrimp are better, in my opinion. I chose the salmon for my entree and it was cooked perfectly and served with jalapeño garlic butter. Very, very tasty. All in all it was a great experience and I'll be back for sure. Their brunch menu looks awesome. Mimosas, anyone?

Three and a half years later, the four of us enjoyed another wonderful meal at The Sycamore House. It was a great meal with excellent service. The menu had changed somewhat from our last visit and the new items were good additions. Each course was excellent. The Thai dish with scallops was very good but be forewarned about the slices of jalapeño peppers - if you don't like spicy food, don't eat them. I cleaned my plate including the peppers but the dish would have been as good without eating them. Starters included Caesar salad, shrimp and a house salad. Our entrees included a filet Mignon (cooked to perfection - at least medium rare but not more than medium), Ropa vieja (which is Cuban style brisket), the evening's fish served amandine and their Thai-Indonesian style curry with shrimp. We all cleared our plates. Dessert included mint chocolate chip ice cream, creme brûlée and key lime pie. Excellent choices from an interesting menu. One final note - we did ask to move from the room along the front of the house to the room on the side because the chairs in the side room are more comfortable. Small point but thought it turned out to be important for this evening's meal. If we hadn't moved, we would have talked about how uncomfortable those chairs were. Would go again and again.

Love this restaurant! Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend to take the ride out to Bay St Louis and enjoy the town!

Several items on menu are favorites. Service is good. Drinks are excellent. Enjoy the salmon salad and the soups and specials are well conceived and prepared. Also like the atmosphere

Best restaurant in town. French cuisine in an old Victorian home. The chef constantly outdoes herself. I am constantly surprised.

Deep potholes leading to a congested parking lot. No salt and pepper on any of the tables. $22 for seven "large-ish" grilled shrimp. This place is more "style over substance". The experience is very restrictive and the portions small. They choose the sides for your entree and they don't tell you what they are unless you ask. The sides I got were a tablespoon of grilled veggies and some orange bland mixture with the consistency of Gerber baby food. It was really bad. I think the "baby food" was sweet potato or pumpkin but so bland you couldn't tell. We were in and out in less than an hour - just nothing approaching an experience you'd want to hang out for. There's much better faire in Bay St. Louis within walking distance of this place.

Arrived at 6pm for a party of (2). Waited by the bar as instructed by their sign and was immediately informed by the Waitress there was no available seating for tonight. I counted 4-5 groups, no more than (3) in each. Disappointing, as the website currently lists as open until 8pm.

Second visit just as wonderful as the first. The Barbecue Shrimp is addictive and comes in an appetizer, a entree, a pizza or on a po boy.

We had a very unpleasant lunch experience at the Sycamore house this past Saturday. While the setting and menu looked very good, they only had one person waiting on tables for the lunch crowd. It took 90 minutes for us to order and be served an appetizer and sandwiches. When the sandwiches arrived, my ropa poor boy was Luke warm, and the hamburger my wife ordered was over cooked. My impression is that if we had been regular customers, the service would have been better, but as we were new, they shuffled us off into side room with another couple who could safely be ignored. If you are a regular local customer, by all means go and enjoy the atmosphere and the menu, but if you are visiting, avoid this place like the plague.

This a beautiful space/environment for a fabulous meal. It is "southern elegant" and before we were even seated I felt a bit pampered and relaxed. This sort of restaurant is where you dine for the experience, not merely to feed your body. That means your food is not going to be plopped down in front of you minutes after ordering with the warning "the plate may be hot" (because it has been sitting under a heat lamp). Every dish presented was obviously made for that specific diner and the care given the development of the meal shined. For the evening we had turtle soup, scallops and the Drum. They were all perfection. Service is very attentive. For a lovely, leisurely meal The Sycamore House is a winner.

Finally able to try the Sycamore House and I was NOT disappointed. Food was absolutely amazing. Chef asked how food was afterwards. Two couples out and two of us ordered the same pizza, most defiantly could of split the 12" it was very big The waitress must of been new because she defiantly didn't know the menu and wasn't very friendly, I'm sure just a learning curve. The host though was so enthusiastic and such a great experience and so unbelievably friendly.

Sycamore House is a beautiful old house in the heart of Bay St. Louis. We were seated in the front room right next to the loudest, drunkest table. It was extremely loud throughout the meal, but that can't really be helped by the restaurant. The Ceasar salad was a good start. I ordered the scallops and they were amazing. My husband ordered the half filet with some type of spiced barbecue sauce on it. Both of our entrees were wonderful. After eating, we finished with a coffee and glass of wine on the back patio. It was super quiet back there bc it had recently rained and we were the only guests venturing outside. My ears needed a break from the crazy noise. When we go back, I'll request one of the tables on the screened in porch.

I gave this restaurant a 2/5 because when we arrived with our 3 kids they wouldn't accommodate for our 9 month old son. They wanted us to put him against the wall by his self! Like who does that? They were very rude to us. My sister has the salmon salad and she was food poisoned along with my brother and law and niece and nephew who had a taste of her salmon. They parking was difficult, the atmosphere wasn't the greatest, there was dust everywhere! On the plus side, I'm vegan and I love that I had a few option to choose from. I had the tofu curry and it was amazing.

This is in Bay St Louis, on the gulf outside New Orleans, but Qype does not understand this. Very nicely laid out inside and out, in an attractive old house. Nice greeting, pleasant & attentive staff. Medium length wine list that has been thought and tasted through. Very reasonably priced quality Californian wines, e.g. from Alexander Valley. Bit of a confusion as 'specials' were rattled off, but natives probably can cope well enough with this. Short menu of well thought out dishes, with some simple (and all the better for it) fish and a little fusion. Well and carefully prepared with excellent veg decorations. Sensible sized portions. First class desserts. Detour if in the area, a bit of an oasis.. Reasonably priced . Re-visited Nov 2011 and still up to spec!

I was SO disappointed with our dinner last night. They were really off their game. It happens. I know. I hope it was just a one night thing because I h as he had some excellent meals here. I had the house salad which was excellent and the Poisson almondine. The almonds were burned and almost rancid. My fish was served on a bed of rice. That was weird. My friends' entrees were just ok, nothing wrong, just ok. But the service was off, took forever for a staff person to b rating menus, take drink orders, to bring food...everything was off. Hope to see improvements next time!

I hosted a bridal shower at Sycamore House yesterday. Stella and all the staff were wonderful and accomodating. The room was elegant, the food delicious and plentiful!! I could not be more pleased with the experience. I would recommend the Sycamore House to anyone looking for a charming location for a meal or an event. The crabmeat and mushroom cheesecake bites are my favorite, but the BLT, the scones,and the cucumber sandwiches were also wonderful! I could not be more happy that we chose the Sycamore House

Truly outstanding food. Service was very good. Ambience was wonderful as it resides in an old house. The only knock on it is it gets crowded and parking is absolutely terrible. Arrive in a small sedan and you should be fine, but in a full size truck....no bueno. We had the pizza which was fantastic. Definitely worth another visit. Should be 4.5 stars, but the parking is a definite minus.

Sunday Brunch was amazing. What a charming restaurant and wonderful service. A friendly, fun and more of an outing than just a meal. We will be back!!

My husband and I really enjoyed the quaint atmosphere of The Sycamore House. We were really looking forward to going to this restaurant without our kids for quite some time. The service was great, the wine was good and loved the coffee and desserts!! The salad and main courses didn't do much for either of us, very bland. They need to flavor the dishes more and it would be perfection! We will be back, but for coffee and desserts only.

This place feels like an unfunny parody of a nice restaurant. The service was honestly so terrible it was almost funny. Rudest waitress I've ever seen. The food was over seasoned and almost seemed like they tried to put their own disgusting twist on classic dish. The "sushi" seems so old it was scary. All for the price of a "fancy" restaurant.

Though they have been in business since 2002 this was our first trip to the restaurant. The house is a lovely original house that would be easy to believe is a residence if not for the sign in front. We were seated in the front room that has the fireplace and view of the front porch. There is also a side room and a back patio that would be lovely in cooler temperatures. Since we were there on the day that the Olympics opening ceremonies were occurring it was not busy at all (not so good for them, great for us). Service was very attentive and correctly handled, especially the wine presentation. Our server was glad to see us and made a nice conversation about the area. The wine list was very solid with many choices at different price points but nothing that would require a home equity loan to afford. There is a nice balance between old and new world selections with a small edge to California/Washington. We selected a Charles Krug Chardonnay - slightly off the beaten path but a nice bottle. The food - we started with the crab and mushroom cheesecake that was very good. It is lighter than you would expect and had good crab flavor that was not overbearing; a great starter to the meal. Next we had the house salad and the spinach salad, both of which were outstanding. The dressing complemented the greens rather than drowning them and the goat cheese and blue cheese added great flavor. Main courses were the Shrimp & Grits and the pan seared Scallops. Both dishes were excellent. The Shrimp and grits had the correct amount of spice to make you pay attention but not dull your taste buds for the grits. The scallops were cooked all the way through without being chewy (how do they do that?) and the sauce was wonderful. As you can tell, they went from strength to strength throughout the meal and it was a great dining experience. We heard the chef/owner commanding things from the kitchen a couple of times, an indication of their passion and attention to detail. If you are in town, make sure you have at least lunch here - we did not try their pizza but heard great things from the locals; and we highly recommend dinner. Bon Appetit!

I give the pizza 5 stars but everything else 3. They serve the best pizza I have ever eaten. If you like olives you must try the Mediterranean pizza. We highly recommend the bbq shrimp pizza. I craving it just thinking about it. We try the entrees often but always go back to the pizza.Their entrees are pretty good as well. They serve moderate portions that are not heavy. I have to admit, the place is a bit stuffy. Inside is quiet, awkwardly. You'll eat on dainty mismatched china, which I found cute. If your dressed down and are looking for a good conversation at a normal level, I recommend asking if you can sit out back or on the porch.

The Sycamore house is a top notch eatery in the small town of Bay St. Louis. For not being on the water, the restaurant makes up for it with the charm of an old southern plantation set amongst beautiful trees and landscaping. The food here is some of the best in BSL. We started with the crabmeat and mushroom cheesecake, which was awesome, and then I had the turtle soup followed by the ropa viejo. All three dishes lived up to expectations and really hit the spot. If you do choose to eat here, prepare for higher prices and for a quiet environment. The restaurant is perfect for a date night or a special occasion, but isn't the best for large loud groups or little kids. BOTTOM LINE: Some of the most flavorful food in BSL... great for a date night or special occasion.

There is no better fine dining establishment in Bay St. Louis. Sushi night on Wednesday is to die for. Order one of Michael's pizzas and you can thank me later. And brunch. $3 mimosas and $3 bloody mary's. Mudbug eggs. Enough said.

If the restaurants on the beach are a bit too touristy for you, I'd recommend coming inland and visiting this is a cute little spot with casual seating and a cool back porch. Its no less touristy but at least you feel less like a schmuck when you eat here. They have pizza. Some random quasi-Mediterranean dishes. A duck confit. A couple po' boys. Boring... I would have really liked to find some home style rice and beans. Or a crawfish stew. Something seasonal. Something regional. I expected a menu as beautiful and unique as the people I met around town and The Sycamore House really let me down. Sorry, guys!

The only thing better than than the beauty of this charming home, is the amazing food!! The grilled with yams and jalapeno pineapple sauce dinner was incredible! The BBQ Shrimp is the best! The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, the drinks also great! Don't miss the charming back bar!

This is a fantastic restaurant that provides upscale dining with a relaxing atmosphere. The food is top notch and the venue is perfect for a beautiful southern wedding.

We were a party of eight on a Saturdayy night which consisted of three children and five adults. We arrived at 7:30 and did not receive our food until 9:00. Pleasant staff and atmosphere but much too long of a wait. I had the shrimp and grits which I didn't finish. The dish was too peppery hot for my taste and the grits had oil floating around it. Others liked their food and had been there before but said they also had a very long ain't. Granted it was a busy Saturday night but an hour and a half waiting for food just not acceptable.

Great spot for Sunday brunch! Very flavorful Eggs Benedict. They don't skimp on the crab meat on the crab omelette. They brought hot, fresh scones out to us after we order with amazing, whipped butter. We had champagne with our meal but also considered their mimosas. Friendly staff and great, local place!

Rude impatient employee would never step through their door I was treated so poorly by employee

This is such a cool place. Great ambience, great food, and wonderful service. It is located in a wonderful part of town. A great place to eat on a Sunday morning.

I am a recent transplant to this area and have dined here twice. Both times were superb. The ambience was relaxing, Old Southern. The food was the BEST, the service was as good as any I've had in Europe. It's a lovely old place....great to dine on the screened in porch if it's nice and pleasant out. Not great for large groups and not for small children. But I go there now for the food, the atmosphere, the intimacy. It is truly fine dining and not just eating.

The appetizers (bbq shrimp and Thai scallops) we're good however the shrimp had a ton of black pepper. The bread pudding was average at best by mississippi standards

Fantastic pizza, sushi, brunch & bbq shrimp poboys!! Favorite restaurant in the Bay! Pro tip: make reservations for brunch. There's a patio and porch area that's highly desirable. Fancy atmosphere and menu - worth the wait if there's a line!

To say it was completely horrible would be a lie, the little mini blueberry scones at the beginning were great! We started with Thai grilled scallops and glass noodles in peanut sauce. The scallops were chewy and had no flavor other that the sauce. I had a cup of the Sunchoke soup, it wasn't bad, wasn't anything to write home about either. Tasted like puréed artichokes that was heated up, poured in a pretty cup and served with 2 tiny croutons. I ate it, we were hungry and service was very slow. For my entree I order the Grilled Salmon salad that comes with lemon caperberry aioli and vinaigrette. Sounds good, right? It was a hunk of grilled salmon on top of a heaping bed of lettuce. That's what I ordered, right? It wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. The aioli and vinaigrette were order on the side, thank goodness!! The aioli tasted like pure mayonnaise and the vinaigrette was mainly oil. The salmon was cooked to perfection, just flat tasting; and the lettuce, well, it's lettuce. My daughter decided to try the Thai Indonesian style curry with chicken. Now, she's had curry many times and usually finishes her meal, this one, no. When I asked if she was going to take the remains home, she relied, "I will, but I won't eat it." The pictures on the internet look great, but things I've learned; looks can be deceiving. But, the mini scones were good. Price too high for bland food. Just because it's in the quaint little hipster town and in a quaint little house doesn't make it worth the price. So, my suggestion is pass this one up!

I'm at an age and stage in life where I can enjoy most any meal, fine dining or street food, but to be genuinely impressed is exceedingly rare. Sycamore House knocked my socks off. The historic building creates a comfortable and casually elegant atmosphere. No worries about the parking lot as we had walked from the marina where we were docked with our boat. The service we received was flawless. But the food - OMG - every bite and morsel perfect. Many years since I last had turtle soup; it was rich and delicious with lots of turtle meat. The grilled tuna with pineapple jalapeno sauce - perfect. The asparagus side interesting and the exact desirable level of doneness. Topped it off with outstanding bread pudding. Even loved the music choice at just the right level of sound. Had a good glass of wine and a latte after. I'm running out of superlative adjectives. When the check came I expected it to be way more than it was. I would consider it is a MUST for a visit to Bay St. Louis. In fact, if I were traveling on I-10 I would go out of my way to eat here again.

Spent the weekend across the street and went out of convenience. Happy we did. To start with the place is full of old fashioned character. The front house staff were super friendly. Our waitress was great and really helped with selections from the menu. Now to the good stuff. The food. To start the wine prices were very reasonable and the house Cab was perfect. The house salad was a good start. Simple but well done. I also had the Tuna Poke app and the tuna was really fresh. My wife had the Almondine Drum which was great. Was not floating in butter like most places. The almonds were crunchy and went well with the Jasmine rice. I had Scallops which the waitress recommended and they were great. They were seared perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Great start to a weekend in Bay St. Louis.