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Gulf & Southern-style seafood, plus a kids’ menu, in wood-paneled digs with a laid-back vibe.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 701 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (251) 948-2445
Website: https://www.originaloysterhouse.com/
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Reviews
Whitney Prince
We have been here several times and it never fails to be a great experience. There is usually a wait, but they give you a buzzer and you can grab a drink and go do some shopping while you wait. I had raw oysters for an appetizer and the soft shell crab for my meal with baked potato and salad bar for sides. The others at the table got the shrimp bake, stuffed flounder and crab stuffed grouper. It was all cooked perfectly and delicious. Our server was Mr. Rogers, and he made our experience even more enjoyable with his excellent service and fun conversation. Highly recommend!
… moreJeremy Duke
Good salad bar, fried mozzarella was good, liked that the marinara for them was served cold. The shell shocked oyster sampler was outstanding. My wife had the chicken Alfredo and it was good as well, it had too much sauce for her liking, but flavor was very good. Also had a side of cheese grits and they were outstanding.
… moreDominic Hudson
The food was absolutely amazing here. This was my first-time here. I have eaten at the Mobile location. Everything was cooked to perfection. We received our food really quick. The flounder was outstanding. Our waiter was 5 star. Definitely will come back.
… moreCraig Gaddy
Food was good. Service was great. Salad bar was my favorite part. Gumbo was good. It was a little cold. Beautiful setting though with good chance to talk. Everyone was so friendly.
… moreSarah Buchanan
Original Oyster House Boardwalk is a fun and delicious experience for all ages! My family and I have eaten here my whole life, and I love it every time. They have quite the extensive menu. Some of my favorite foods here include the fried oysters, fried shrimp, fried grouper, fried crawfish, fried alligator, blackened or grilled mahi mahi, red beans and rice, collard greens, and hush puppies. The servers are always so welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable, providing great recommendations for menu options and information about specials. They also have delicious sweet tea!
The food is fantastic, but the atmosphere is what truly makes this place fun and unique. Seated along the Little Lagoon, Original Oyster House Boardwalk has large windows with an open view of the water. Watch herons, spot fish, and keep an eye out for alligators while you dine among fun fishing themed decor. If there is a wait to be seated, you can check out the gift shop, walk along the boardwalk and check out other fun shops, or feed the fish at the end of the deck. As a child, I always enjoyed “alligator hunting” while looking off the deck and coloring on their fun kid’s menus while we ate.
I highly recommend checking out the Original Oyster House Boardwalk to anyone looking for good food and family friendly fun in Gulf Shores!
… moreThe food is fantastic, but the atmosphere is what truly makes this place fun and unique. Seated along the Little Lagoon, Original Oyster House Boardwalk has large windows with an open view of the water. Watch herons, spot fish, and keep an eye out for alligators while you dine among fun fishing themed decor. If there is a wait to be seated, you can check out the gift shop, walk along the boardwalk and check out other fun shops, or feed the fish at the end of the deck. As a child, I always enjoyed “alligator hunting” while looking off the deck and coloring on their fun kid’s menus while we ate.
I highly recommend checking out the Original Oyster House Boardwalk to anyone looking for good food and family friendly fun in Gulf Shores!
Amanda Major
The Original Oyster House has been serving up seafood since 1983. I vividly remember eating there in high school, and it looks the same in a lot of ways today. Located in the oldest shopping center in Gulf Shores on Gulf Shores Pkwy, the theming is coastal Alabama- boat motors, fishing gear, and tons of photos of fishing trips from days gone by. The menu is extensive. We have eaten there so many times through the years- fried shrimp and fried fish are old favorites and always as good as we remember. They also fry pickles, alligator, crawfish tails, hushpuppies, green tomatoes, chicken, crab, oysters, and cheese sticks. Other winning options are seafood gumbo, crab claws, snow crab legs, a bunch of baked dishes, po’boy sandwiches, and hamburgers. The salad bar has a constant line of diners waiting to create a really fresh salad. There you’ll find a 10 gallon bowl of Ranch Dressing, which shows how popular it is. And as a $5 add-on to our entree, the salad bar was a steal. Our waiter today, Steve-O, said they have the 2nd best cheese grits in the world. Who has the first? Steve-O’s Aunt Nancy in Kentucky. He said he personally makes the best cocktail sauce anywhere around. Steve was a great server- speedy, knowledgeable and efficient. He name-dropped classics like Elvis and Winston Groom. The Boardwalk area has a lot of shops, but none better than the Oyster House’s Trading Company. Opened 10 years ago, it’s a small, compact little store but it’s just so cute! The attendee was really sweet. They sell a large collection of Oyster House t-shirts and sweatshirts, other brands of shirts, hats, bags, books, sauces and seasonings, art and jewelry with a southern theme, souvenirs, and toys and books for the kids. It’s a must see right after your meal, and you’ll be hard pressed to walk out empty handed. There’s so much bench seating outside to handle the summer vacation crowd. Off season is much more manageable. The restroom is clean and roomy. Full belly, new shirt – you’ll be glad you stopped in!
… moreWendell Laughter
Day 4 in Gulf Shores and have tried several seafood places so far, none of them were “bad” or disappointing but, some had better food, some had better service, better prices, better atmosphere, etc.. but the Oyster House excelled in every aspect. Really good food, top notch service, pleasant atmosphere.. and everything was reasonably priced compared to the other venues we’ve tried do far.
Would proudly recommend the Oyster House to anyone.
The only sad part is, I didn’t get any pictures of the others meals, mostly consisting of oysters. My meal was grilled Mahi, stuffed clams, fried oysters, and a loaded baked potato.
… moreWould proudly recommend the Oyster House to anyone.
The only sad part is, I didn’t get any pictures of the others meals, mostly consisting of oysters. My meal was grilled Mahi, stuffed clams, fried oysters, and a loaded baked potato.
Mari Bryan
My husband and I decided to try oysters for the first time and this place did not disappoint!! We had the oyster sampler plate and loved it. My husband ordered the meal with the mahi mahi fish, and I ordered a sushi-grade tuna steak, and it was literally the best meal I’ve had in a while. I was also surprised at how amazing the cheesy grits were! Our server Kim was phenomenal and made our experience even better! We will definitely be going back and recommend this place to anyone visiting Gulf Shores.
… moreMary Steinacker-Grimm
Every time I have been here this place has been packed with people! I don’t know if it is because of the atmosphere or because of the food, but I think I have never seen this place empty even near closing time. There is a gift shop next to it that has its own entrance as well as one attached to the restaurant.
… moreT Aaron
Let’s start with the atmosphere. I wouldn’t say there’s anything extraordinary about this restaurant. The carpet, tables, and decor are all dated and old. Old photos of people fishing from the 80’s or 90’s and faded aquatic posters on the walls. Maybe some people like that sort of thing, but for me, when I’m spending nearly $200 to done out, I guess I’d like things to be a little newer and in better condition. It didn’t feel purposefully kitschy like Cracker Barrel. It just felt neglectfully worn out. We were there on a Sunday evening, and it was relatively quiet. No special events happening. We were seated right away around 5:45pm.
Service was good. They kept our drinks filled and food came quickly. The salad bar was constantly being stocked so it didn’t run out of things.
Food: For the price, it was meh. Hit or miss. The salad bar was basic and not really worth the $13 they charge for it as a meal, and the plates for it are tiny, like side-salad plates that couldn’t even hold a dinner-sized salad and a roll.
My daughter got the blacked Mahi
Mahi, and it was very over-cooked and dry, but not bad tasting. I would expect a seafood place at this price point to be able to cook a basic fish well. Her side of Mac and cheese was also very over cooked. The pasta was mushy. My son got the Joe and Dave’s Favorite oysters and he said they were good. Peel and eat shrimp were fine. Some of the better hush puppies I’ve had. My youngest child got kids meal chicken tenders and fries. There were clumps of dust in the basket!! It was obvious that they aren’t cleaning well. Probably clumps of dust fell from the light fixtures or ceiling tiles into the stack of baskets in the kitchen and they didn’t notice. It was gross.
Also, I know things are just more these days but a soft drink is $3.75, which is just insane.
Overall, it was a little over $160 for all 5 of us before tip, and I didn’t really feel like it was a good value or experience for the price, hit-and-miss on quality of the cooking, and serious concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen, so I don’t recommend it. I’ll update after we try some other restaurants nearby with some recommendations for alternatives.
Update: if you want amazing seafood, go to Jesse’s on the Bay. It’s only a little bit more money, but the quality is light years better in terms of quality, taste, service, and atmosphere.
… moreService was good. They kept our drinks filled and food came quickly. The salad bar was constantly being stocked so it didn’t run out of things.
Food: For the price, it was meh. Hit or miss. The salad bar was basic and not really worth the $13 they charge for it as a meal, and the plates for it are tiny, like side-salad plates that couldn’t even hold a dinner-sized salad and a roll.
My daughter got the blacked Mahi
Mahi, and it was very over-cooked and dry, but not bad tasting. I would expect a seafood place at this price point to be able to cook a basic fish well. Her side of Mac and cheese was also very over cooked. The pasta was mushy. My son got the Joe and Dave’s Favorite oysters and he said they were good. Peel and eat shrimp were fine. Some of the better hush puppies I’ve had. My youngest child got kids meal chicken tenders and fries. There were clumps of dust in the basket!! It was obvious that they aren’t cleaning well. Probably clumps of dust fell from the light fixtures or ceiling tiles into the stack of baskets in the kitchen and they didn’t notice. It was gross.
Also, I know things are just more these days but a soft drink is $3.75, which is just insane.
Overall, it was a little over $160 for all 5 of us before tip, and I didn’t really feel like it was a good value or experience for the price, hit-and-miss on quality of the cooking, and serious concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen, so I don’t recommend it. I’ll update after we try some other restaurants nearby with some recommendations for alternatives.
Update: if you want amazing seafood, go to Jesse’s on the Bay. It’s only a little bit more money, but the quality is light years better in terms of quality, taste, service, and atmosphere.