Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
Spanish Fort seafood restaurant crowned “best in state” by Cheapism
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Cheapism, an online platform centered on providing readers with cheaper alternatives, has named The Original Oyster House in Spanish Fort as the “best in the state” for seafood.
The restaurant is known for its authentic southern-style seafood and great family-friendly atmosphere.
Keep reading to see why this local seafood joint is a Spanish Fort staple.
Serving up seafood and the perfect beach vibes since 1983
The Original Oyster House has been open for an impressive 42 years, since its grand opening in Gulf Shores back in ’83.
Longtime friends and business partners, Joe and Mary Lou Roszkowski and Jane and David Dekle got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build their dream: a place where all family and friends alike can enjoy some great seafood. Soon after, their business culminated into one of the most successful and longest-running seafood restaurants in South Alabama.
Now, the oyster house has been named the “best seafood restaurant in the state” and continues to be a familiar favorite in Spanish Fort, according to Cheapism.
“Since the ’80s, this seafood destination has been a celebration of Gulf cuisine. Come with a group and run as much of the menu as you can.”
Cheapism
What makes The Original Oyster House so special is its attention to the culinary art of combining exquisite cajun flavors and seafood lovers’ favorites. Its menu is filled with seafood delicacies galore.
- Homemade Seafood Gumbo: An old Mobile Bay recipe made fresh daily, with crab meat, fish, shrimp and rich bacon rendered roux. A great complement to any meal!
- Joe and Dave’s Favorite Oysters: Baked with garlic cocktail sauce, applewood smoked bacon and grated Parmesan cheese. Sure to please!
- Pleasure Island Stack: Fried green tomatoes stacked with delicious blackened white fish. Topped with Parmesan cream sauce and popcorn shrimp.
- Broiled Seafood Lover’s Platter: Shrimp scampi, mild flounder, baked stuffed shrimp and boiled shrimp.
Are you ready to see for yourself what makes The Original Oyster House so good? Check out their Spanish Fort location:
- The Original Oyster House: 3733 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
- Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM-9:30PM | Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
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