Admiral-oysters Fort Morgan

The Oyster Trail

In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Shuck ‘Em, Shoot ‘Em, Fry ‘Em, Char ‘Em

When it comes to seafood, the Alabama Gulf Coast does it best. Whether you like them raw, fried, or steamed, these restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are sure to cure your craving for fresh oysters!

Day 1

a plate of baked oysters sitting on a table at The Steamer beach restaurant in Gulf Shores

Lunch: Oyster Trio

Begin your oyster journey at The Steamer and Baked Oyster Bar in Gulf Shores. This casual seafood joint offers seven different kinds of oysters - all amazing. Since choosing which ones to order is so hard, we suggest opting for their Mix Em' Up plate. You can select three different varieties in either a half-dozen or dozen order. Choose from raw, steamed, baked parmesan, baked alfredo, baked Mexican, baked Rockefeller, and baked Cajun crawfish oysters, each one more delicious than the last!

Rockefeller Soup

Dinner: Oyster Rockefeller Soup

We are sure you have heard of Oysters Rockefeller, but have you ever heard of Oyster Rockefeller soup? Wrap up the first day of your oyster crawl at Acme Oyster House in Gulf Shores and try their Oyster Rockefeller Soup. This flavorful delight has oysters, spinach, Parmesan cheese and a hint of Herbsaint liqueur. Be sure to finish the evening with an oyster shooter — one freshly shucked oyster with cocktail sauce and vodka served in a shot glass.

Day 2

Fried Oysters

Lunch: Fried Oyster Basket 

Fish River Grill #3 is the perfect laid-back lunch spot. Coined as a funky, junky, redneck joint, this restaurant's fried oyster basket is in the "Top 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama." It’s served with their famous swamp soup, homemade hush puppies, coleslaw, French fries and fried okra, so we recommend you come hungry.

Cobalt Oysters

Dinner: Creole Casino Oysters

End day two of your oyster trail at Cobalt in Orange Beach. Enjoy some of the best waterfront views in Orange Beach while sampling the oysters. Cobalt serves Rockefeller, raw, and garlic parmesan oysters, but our favorite is the creole casino. Bursting with flavor, these cooked oysters are topped with tasso, jalapeño, red bell pepper, shallots, cream cheese, and smoked Gouda. 

Day 3

Lover Boy Po'Boy

Lunch: Lover Boy Po'boy

Bon Temps Po’boys & Specialty Meats is the perfect lunch spot for day three of your oyster trail. We suggest trying the lover boy po’boy. The golden fried oysters are served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on Gambino’s New Orleans-style French bread.

a half dozen baked oysters served with bread at Jesse's on the Bay fine dining restaurant in Fort Morgan

Dinner: Boutique Oysters

Jesse's on the Bay is a waterfront restaurant in Fort Morgan, offering a fine dining experience with unbeatable views. Jesse's offers a rotating selection of boutique oysters, so you can try a different flavor each time you visit. If you prefer them raw, you can order a dozen or half dozen of the house raw oysters. Jesse's even has its own hot sauce to go with its delicious oysters.

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