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Original Oyster House

Original Oyster House

Seafood Restaurant, French Restaurant, and Gastropub$$$$
Spanish Fort
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    Lynn A.
    "The cheese grits are amazing...then again all their food is amazing."(7 Tips)
    Nelson V. G.
    "Grilled oysters with cheese.... Amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Nelson V. G.
    "Mahi and crawfish, cheese grits..... Sooooo good!"(5 Tips)
    Morgan N.
    "Loaded Ya-Ya Grouper Tacos were out of this world!!! Delicious"(2 Tips)
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  • CNN
    CNNDecember 3, 2014
    For over 30 years, this family-friendly restaurant on raised pillars over Mobile Bay has served seafood with a southern accent. Gulf oysters arrive on the half shell, either raw or chargrilled. Read more
  • Victoria U.heart icon on user image
    Victoria U.June 22, 2016
    Let's talk shrimp and grits. You need those in your stomach immediately. As an appetizer get oysters and the fried crawfish tails. Then celebrate.
  • Eboné B.
    Eboné BracySeptember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I always enjoy my food best in the bar area at one of the high top tables!!! And as far as food goes, I always prefer the grilled sutchi with cheese grits and turnip greens! So delicious.
  • James D.heart icon on user image
    James DiotteJune 23, 2016
    Can't go wrong with anything here. The fried craw daddy tails were my favorite, the dipping sauce was sweet, acidic perfection.
  • Lynn A.heart icon on user image
    Lynn AgeeJune 11, 2015
    The cheese grits are amazing...then again all their food is amazing. Patsy is the best waitress ever. We have had her a few times. Above and beyond service.
  • Travel Channel
    Travel ChannelAugust 4, 2011
    The seafood here is so fresh that you can't choose just one thing - make a platter with a little bit of everything, from succulent shrimp to fried oysters. As seen on Man v Food Nation.
  • Brian P.heart icon on user image
    Brian PJuly 28, 2016
    Excellent seafood, very slow service. Crowded, so be prepared to wait. Fire grilled oysters were a fun choice.
  • JenKuduheart icon on user image
    JenKuduFebruary 6, 2011
    Crabs claws and cheese grits are a MUST! The mahi down on the bayou is wonderful. The fried crawfish topping makes this dish. And mikes grilled shrimp is always good.
  • Susan F.heart icon on user image
    Susan FrinkMay 14, 2016
    If you want good seafood it's a great place to stop. Friendly people, good prices, family friendly.
  • Blakeheart icon on user image
    BlakeMay 30, 2017
    We really enjoyed the Oysters and actually found a pearl!!!
  • Valencia H.heart icon on user image
    Valencia HendersonSeptember 5, 2016
    Some of the best seafood on the Gulf Coast, and the bread pudding is excellent!
  • Chevy A.
    Chevy AngelOctober 11, 2013
    Great raw oysters, fried green tomatoes!! Alligator bites & crawfish poboy!! Excellent bloody Mary's
  • Paul W.
    Paul WadeJune 11, 2014
    Best crab cakes I've ever had!! Bar none!! Why? Because it's 96% crab meat!!! Really REALLY good!!
  • Teresa M.heart icon on user image
    Teresa Mitchell-PerrySeptember 3, 2016
    The turnip greens were amazing & the crab claws are incredible!
  • David H.
    David HicksApril 30, 2017
    Military discount on Monday only. Great Gumbo and chicken fingers!
  • Connie A.
    Connie AustinMay 18, 2013
    Best gumbo around . Great oysters . Good service. Would highlut recommend.
  • Angie F.heart icon on user image
    Angie FinleyJanuary 5, 2014
    Get the cheese grits and save room for the chocolate peanut butter pie!
  • Caroline K.heart icon on user image
    Caroline KnowlesApril 11, 2015
    My favorite restaurant! Their cheese sticks are to die for!!
  • Stephanie A.
    Stephanie AcostaNovember 7, 2010
    On busy nights they have a guy making balloon animals for the kiddies. He's the best! Oh, and the food is ok too. Can't go wrong with fried shrimp.
  • Nelson V. G.heart icon on user image
    Grilled oysters with cheese.... Amazing!
  • Ginnie C.
    Ginnie CodyMay 30, 2012
    Stuffed shrimp was good- but just regular fried fish and shrimp are the best! Kids eat free on Tuesdays!
  • Shannon N.heart icon on user image
    Shannon NicholsFebruary 11, 2015
    Ya-ya Grouper Tacos are awesome and much more filling than you think!
  • Jill O.heart icon on user image
    Jill OgletreeDecember 21, 2014
    Big servings and excellent service.
  • Candace G.
    Candace GurleyMarch 18, 2013
    Food is good...but they should removed the part on their sign that says best employees....they did not greet us ...and sat us at a six top table ...hello its just two of us!!!
  • Shannon N.heart icon on user image
    Shannon NicholsFebruary 11, 2015
    Joe and Dave's oysters! You absolutely cannot go wrong with this!
  • Morgan N.heart icon on user image
    Morgan NandinMarch 22, 2014
    Loaded Ya-Ya Grouper Tacos were out of this world!!! Delicious
  • Curtis F.heart icon on user image
    Curtis FaulkJune 3, 2015
    Mahi down on Da Bayou. Blacked Mahi with crawfish and tasso cream sauce.
  • J.S. T.heart icon on user image
    J.S. TApril 27, 2019
    The service, food, all around great place.
  • Kristie M.heart icon on user image
    Kristie MbazomoMarch 20, 2014
    Cheese grits are the bomb diggity!
  • Susan F.heart icon on user image
    Susan FrinkMay 14, 2016
    Fried oysters, fish, shrimp. Delicious!
  • Shannon N.heart icon on user image
    Shannon NicholsFebruary 11, 2015
    Try the shrimp grilled cheese and gumbo for lunch.
  • JoAnnheart icon on user image
    JoAnnMay 6, 2019
    Awesome place to eat the folks and food 🥰🥰
  • Nelson V. G.heart icon on user image
    Mahi and crawfish, cheese grits..... Sooooo good!
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NixonNovember 13, 2014
    Wood grilled oysters.
  • Taylor S.
    Taylor SmithMarch 18, 2013
    Shrimp n Grits must have. Great prices..
  • Cindy M.
    Cindy McCroryApril 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    You can seat yourself on the bar area if you don't want to wait! Service is excellent !
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SheadFebruary 21, 2016
    Flounder is great
  • Nathan P.heart icon on user image
    Nathan PittsNovember 23, 2015
    Everything is awesomeness
  • Avigail S.
    Avigail Sta AnaJune 30, 2013
    Awesome head on shrimp steamer!!!
  • Steve H.
    Steve HilandOctober 4, 2011
    Get the Man vs Food platter and share it with a friend!
  • William S.heart icon on user image
    William StittDecember 2, 2015
    Gotta get the grilled oysters
  • Ryan C.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ClineJuly 1, 2015
    Oyster everything
  • Connie A.
    Connie AustinMay 18, 2013
    Best oysters around.
  • Wayne F.
    Wayne FarmerNovember 24, 2012
    http://www.examiner.com/article/original-oyster-house-thank-you
  • Angela O.
    Angela OsborneOctober 4, 2011
    Cheese Grits are a must!
  • Diane H.
    Diane HeatonJuly 30, 2011
    Come at 2pm only 20 minute wait seafood platter is good
  • Keegan W.heart icon on user image
    Keegan WrightJune 10, 2012
    Crab cakes are amazing!
  • Nani N.
    Nani NiceDecember 14, 2014
    My mouth watering
  • Nick D.
    Nick DixonOctober 29, 2011
    Anything you eat is good
  • Connie H.
    Connie HavilandMarch 19, 2011
    be prepared to wait OVER an hour...no matter the size of your group...we have only 3
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