Where to Find Oysters in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

I’ll Have a Dozen Raw, Please…

We’re so lucky on the Alabama Gulf Coast to have a fresh, local supply of seafood. Purists know there’s nothing quite like a raw oyster. From the Gulf to your plate, it doesn’t get much fresher than that. At many restaurants on the Gulf Coast, you can watch your oysters shucked at the bar and promptly delivered to your table. Whether you top it with hot sauce, cocktail sauce, horseradish, put it on a cracker, or squirt it with lemon, you simply can’t go wrong enjoying a plate of fresh, raw oysters straight out of the Gulf of Mexico.

Here’s a list of a few of our favorite joints who serve up these succulent bivalves in the nude:

  1. The Crab Trip Seafood & Oyster Bar
  2. Flipper’s Seafood & Oyster Bar at Bear Point Marina
  3. Sea-n-Suds Restaurant & Oyster Bar
  4. Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina
  5. Cobalt The Restaurant
  6. Pink Pony Pub
  7. Sassy Bass Caribbean Grill
  8. The Gulf (seasonal)
  9. DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen
  10. The Original Oyster House

Everything’s Better with Butter

Of course, raw oysters aren’t everyone’s thing. And although we think you’re missing out, we’re ok with it because that just means more for us! But seriously,we don’t judge you for it because truthfully, cooked oysters are just as delicious.

Here are a few of our faves:

Oysters Earle at Fisher’s Upstairs – Orange Beach

Bon Secour Oysters, Garlic Leek Butter

Chargrilled Oysters at the The Flora-Bama Yacht Club – Perdido Key

Topped with Romano, Parmesan, & Garlic Butter

Oysters Bienville at Wintzell’s – Orange Beach

Oysters covered with Shrimp, Crabmeat and Parmesan Sauce

Oyster Rockefeller Soup at Acme Oyster House – Gulf Shores

Oysters, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, and a hint of Herbsaint

Wood Fired Sampler at Villagio Grill – Orange Beach

Oysters served with Garlic & Butter, Proscuitto Rockefeller, Gorgonzola & Shallot, and Fontina & Jalapeno

Surfin’ Oysters at Shipp’s Harbour Grill – Orange Beach

Fried Oysters, Roasted Poblano, Brie Cheese, & Pepper Glaze

If you’ve got a craving for some happiness on the halfshell, head to one of these local spots immediately. Do not pass go, do not collect $200 – if you’re lucky, you’ll find a pearl and won’t need the cash anyway. Not into oysters but still want some of the bounty of the Gulf of Mexico? We think you’re missing out (but more for us), don't worry -- we've got plenty of other seafood on our menus!