The Oyster Trail
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Day 1
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.