Your Guide to Crawfish
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
When it comes to crawfish, there’s no better place to enjoy this Gulf Coast delicacy than on Alabama’s beaches. Like shrimp, these delicious crustaceans are a must-have dish when in the area. Crawfish are heavenly seasoned with creole spices and are often served with corn, potatoes, sausage, and shrimp. Alabama is home to almost 100 species of crawfish, the most of any state, so it’s no surprise that they’re so popular. If you visit during late winter or spring, you’ll want to plan on rolling up your sleeves and chowing down on this Cajun cuisine at local restaurants or seafood markets.
Crawfish Events
Each year, the Orange Beach Seafood Festival in February offers fresh, local crawfish alongside other Gulf seafood. The spice of the crawfish and its sides are perfect for the cooler weather of winter. If you’ve never tried crawfish, this event is a great place to sample a few and share a plate with friends and family.
Bon Temps Poboys and Specialty Meats
Bon Temps is one of the best spots on the island for Cajun food, so it’s no surprise that this locally loved joint is a prime spot for crawfish. During the season, the restaurant has boiled crawfish available on Thursday and Friday evenings and all day on Saturdays. Additionally, Bon Temps hosts a boil featuring AYCE crawfish, drink specials, and live music every April.
Bubba’s Seafood House
Bring your appetite to Bubba’s Seafood House in Orange Beach for their special, which consists of two pounds of crawfish, potatoes, and corn. Or try the shrimp and crawfish combo for even more seafood goodness. Grab an ice-cold beer or coastal cocktail and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Bubba’s.
Tacky Jacks
Tacky Jacks may be known for its shrimp, but we can’t pass up ordering crawfish at this popular joint during the spring. AYCE crawfish is offered on Saturdays at the Gulf Shores location and Sundays at the Orange Beach restaurant, so you can have your fill of Cajun cuisine all weekend long.
OSO
Walk, drive, or boat over to OSO at Bear Point on the weekends for a delicious crawfish meal on the water. Pair your tasty crustaceans with a hearty bowl of gumbo and a draft beer for the ultimate meal. Don’t hesitate, or the crawfish may be gone before you know it!