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Czak’s Coastal Cuisine
Czak’s in Pascagoula is a restaurant with an eye toward the future of the community. Contemporary, breezy and open, it brings fresh energy to one of the city’s older corridors and feels poised to elevate the local dining scene.
Owner and Head Chef Josh Walczak pours his entire self into this place—the food, the bar program, the décor—every detail reflects his vision. In each bite, you taste not just technique, but genuine passion.
The restaurant operates as close to a true scratch kitchen as you’ll find. Anything not made in-house is sourced locally from trusted vendors, and— bonus for diners with dietary restrictions—the menu is almost entirely gluten- free.
Czak’s isn’t just raising the bar in Pascagoula—it’s setting a whole new standard. This is the kind of restaurant that re-energizes a town. With a team that genuinely loves what they do and Chef Josh driving the vision with heart and hustle, Czak’s delivers food that feeds both your appetite and your optimism.
If you want to taste what the future of Pascagoula dining looks like, start here.
617 Krebs Ave., Pascagoula 228.471.5070
Hours:
Mon-Tues: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wed-Thurs: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
& 4:30-7:30 p.m.;
Fri: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Coastal Comfort Foods With An
Elevated Mindset & Approach
Private Dining Room & Deck • Grilled Fried Broiled Seafood • Steak
Red Beans • Creole • Jambalya • Chicken & Dumplings • Best Gumbo Around
Burger of the Month • Daily Lunch Specials
Mon-Tues: 11am-2pm
Wed-Thur: 11am-2pm & 4:30pm-7:30pm Fri: 11am-1:30pm & 4:30pm-8:30pm
617 Krebs Ave Pascagoula 228-471-5070
czakscoastalcuisine@gmail.com
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