Loved by locals and vacationers alike, DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen has been serving the Alabama Gulf Coast for more than 20 years. Their customers give excellent reviews on so many of their seafood specialties, but one menu item is always a favorite — and for good reason!
The coconut shrimp at DeSoto’s is made with a house-made batter, and this special recipe keeps people returning from all over the country each season. In fact, it is so good it has earned a spot on the “100 Dishes To Eat in Alabama” list by the Alabama Tourism Department.
“One hundred percent of this recipe is made in-house, from the batter seasoning to the dip,” says co-owner, Rosemary Steele.
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So many of the sauces are made in-house at this family-friendly restaurant. But that’s not the only thing that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more!
Read on to get the dish on the much-loved eatery’s most popular dishes, as well as what’s new at this long-time Alabama Gulf Coast staple.
Fan-Favorite Dishes to Try on Your Next Visit
Not a coconut shrimp fan? Other menu items favored by their customers include the pecan-encrusted fresh catch and blackened or grilled triggerfish.
Their Shrimp and Pasta Marsala is another menu favorite, and choosing one side for any entrée is always a difficult decision because there are so many appealing options. Fan favorites are the fried green tomatoes, sweet potato casserole, and their steamed veggies or corn fritters.
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You will also love Desoto’s bread baskets, full of freshly baked Bavarian wheat and honey wheat rolls, served with a side of honey butter before your meal.
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Be sure to stay for dessert because the key lime pie is excellent, too!
Updates at DeSoto's
The area was grateful to have DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen fully reopened after the wrath of Hurricane Sally, which devastated the Alabama Gulf Coast in late 2020 — including significant damage to Desoto’s that required them to close their doors for a few weeks during repairs and renovations.
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After a lot of hard work, DeSoto’s was able to reopen and has since even added a few new perks.
After completely renovating the interior of the restaurant, DeSoto’s now offers an online waitlist for their peak hours. This has become such a wonderful bonus for customers planning to dine during busy vacation seasons. You simply add your name to the waitlist (https://bit.ly/3w7ODtz) before arriving, and you will receive a notification when your table is ready. It’s that simple!
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The next time you visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, whether for the day or on vacation, we suggest visiting this community favorite. DeSoto’s is located only two blocks from Gulf Place, the main public beach access point in Gulf Shores, so you can easily take a short walk after a day in the sun to enjoy delicious local seafood.
Be sure to follow Desoto’s on Facebook for menu details and updates each week!