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Rumors Aside, Neptune Grill Is Open

Someone posted a fake ad stating that Neptune Grill was closing and up for sale. It's simply not true, the owners said.

A not-so-merry prankster appears to be behind a fake Craigslist post that stated Neptune Grill in Gulfport is for sale.

News about the "sale" on Craigslist blew through Gulfport Wednesday like a bad rainstorm, with comments showing up on local websites.

Word even reached the owners of Neptune Grill, at 5501 Shore Blvd. South, who were as shocked as anyone, according to a post on Neptune's Facebook Page. 

The folks at Neptune were able to get the ad off the website and immediately posted a statement on Neptune's Facebook page.

"To all of our friends and guests of Neptune Grill, 

TO PUT RUMORS TO REST NEPTUNE GRILL is not planning on closing anytime soon. We, the owners, just learned our business was placed on craigslist without our knowledge (brought to our attention today and removed off of craigslist today.) We appreciate the support our customers have and continually give us. So, please help spread the word that we are NOT closing any time soon... Thanks!"

Fortunately, the folks at Neptune's Grill seemed to have a sense of humor about the stunt, or at least took it in stride.

A Neptune fan, Connie Applie, spoke for a lot of people when she wrote: "Glad to hear. Not a very funny joke."

Bob Macleod added: "That's good because I had some damn good tacos with Barb today. Hate to have to find another taco place."

Eileen Navarro expressed her appreciation for Neptune Grill: "What a relief! Neptune Grill catered the Gulfport Community Players' "Cathy Awards" dinner and everyone was so pleased with the menu selections and the extra touches that Gus provided. We hope they will cater our next dinner. Their spinach pie is the absolute best!"



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