Coastal Kitchen, LLC

About Us

Meet Your Chef: John ''Chappy'' Chapman
With over 40 years in the restaurant industry, Chef Chappy Chapman is a culinary force rooted in Southern tradition, seafood mastery, and true hospitality. From his early days cooking Gulf Coast crabs during family Jubilees in Mobile Bay, to owning and operating renowned restaurants across the South, Chappy has always believed that great food is just the beginning—it’s about creating memorable dining experiences.

A Mobile, Alabama native with deep ties to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Chappy first made waves in the culinary world with the original Chappy’s Seafood Restaurant in Long Beach, MS in 1984. That iconic spot became a local legend for 22 years until Hurricane Katrina forced its closure. Since then, he has continued to bring his signature flavors and vibrant hospitality to restaurants in Tennessee, Louisiana, and back home on the Coast.

Today, with Coastal Kitchen in Long Beach, MS, Chappy returns to his roots—bringing together everything he’s learned over a lifetime in the kitchen. Known for combining fresh Gulf seafood, tender steaks, and hand-crafted cocktails with warm Southern charm, Coastal Kitchen is more than a restaurant—it’s the next chapter in a story built on passion, resilience, and community.