When you pay a visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast, you know you’re in for some deep south deliciousness and savory southern foods. Vacations are for relaxing, indulging, and giving in to those island time cravings. Take a moment to check out some of our most over-the-top southern dishes to fill your next plate full of paradise.
No Need to Feel so Bleu
This summer we’re all about blue skies, blue waves, and a Bleus burger! Dive into a delicious cornbread bun full of beef, fried green tomato, and candied jalapenos topped with smoked gouda chipotle cheese. This is a mouthwatering, must-try dish that fulfills all your scrumptious southern desires. Be sure to wash it all down with our favorite summertime staple– a sweet tea!
Flora-Bama’s Finest
With so many fried, covered, smothered ways to gratify your gulf coast cravings, come enjoy Flora-Bama Ole River Grill’s loaded tots. These crispy bites of comfort are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, topped with house smoked pulled pork, pico de gallo, and a tangy BBQ sauce drizzle. Although these tasty tots are listed as an appetizer on the menu, it’s a dish you’ll want to devour all on your own! Don’t believe us? Come taste and see for yourself!
Desoto’s Shrimpy Success
Calling all shrimp lovers! Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen has the picture-perfect platter of your underwater dreams. Take down four large and crispy butterfly shrimp, three decadent coconut shrimp, and four grilled shrimp skewers. Need more to fill your plate? Add your own sides and choose from a buttery baked potato, heavenly hush puppies, fabulous fried green tomatoes, and more!
McSteamy (Baked Oyster Edition)
Aww shucks, it wouldn't be a southern summertime menu without oysters. While oysters are not necessarily an exclusive Gulf Coast dish, the way we prepare them makes them one of a kind! Stop by The Steamer and Baked Oyster Bar to taste test some baked Cajun crawfish oysters. Dig in and enjoy the classic coastal flavors mixed with a little Cajun spice! These half-shells pair harmoniously with a frozen amaretto orange blossom treat. Talk about a beachy banquet!
As we all know, there are plenty of southern delicacies located here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. It would be impossible to cover all the fine places to dine down south in just one article. For more spots to savor the season, stop by Luna’s, Pirates Cove, and Cosmo’s to treat your taste buds to a vacation!