Original Oyster House

Original Oyster House The Original Oyster House restaurant first opened its doors in Gulf Shores in 1983. Our restaurant on the Causeway, overlooking Mobile Bay, opened in 1985.
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Since then we have proudly served the Gulf Coast the best seafood in a casual atmosphere. Since 1983, the Original Oyster House has been a "must-go-to" place for great fresh Gulf seafood, service and Southern hospitality and for its panoramic waterfront sunsets. A top spot for hand-shucked and fire-grilled oysters, the Original Oyster House is also legendary for its homemade gumbo, cheesy grits wi

th blackened shrimp, seafood platters as well as handcrafted desserts including its famous peanut butter chocolate chip pie. Patrons, employees and children are welcomed as family. Both the Mobile Causeway and Gulf Shores locations offer spectacular waterfront views, private party rooms and have been celebrated as the area’s finest family seafood restaurants for more than 30 years. Consistently earning high marks in customer satisfaction, the Original Oyster House’s mission is to exceed customers' expectations with the best employees in the world and is committed to give back to the community through sponsorships/donations, scholarships, first responders lunch as well as its environmental initiatives.

A stunning Gulf Coast sunset. A large menu full of simply southern seafood and homemade desserts. And the kind of genuin...
08/06/2026

A stunning Gulf Coast sunset. A large menu full of simply southern seafood and homemade desserts. And the kind of genuine, warm hospitality that has made the Original Oyster House a Gulf Coast landmark for decades. Come for the sunset, stay for the signature dishes and Southern Hospitality. ❤️ 🍤

What's your go-to appetizer at the Original Oyster House?Peel and Eat Shrimp, crab claws, fried pickles,  gumbo, etc. Dr...
08/06/2026

What's your go-to appetizer at the Original Oyster House?
Peel and Eat Shrimp, crab claws, fried pickles, gumbo, etc.
Drop your answer in the comments.

08/04/2026

The Original Oyster House has been a Gulf Coast landmark for decades and every vintage sign, every weathered wall, every old photo of hurricanes and celebrities and every familiar corner tells a story. These aren't just decorations. They're the heritage of Southern hospitality, a testament to a restaurant that has fed Gulf Coast families, welcomed strangers and kept regulars coming back. Come walk through a piece of Gulf Coast history, we look forward to serving you!

The Original Oyster House has been a Gulf Coast landmark for decades and every vintage sign, every weathered wall, every...
08/01/2026

The Original Oyster House has been a Gulf Coast landmark for decades and every vintage sign, every weathered wall, every old photo of hurricanes and celebrities and every familiar corner tells a story. These aren't just decorations. They're the heritage of Southern hospitality, a testament to a restaurant that has fed Gulf Coast families, welcomed strangers and kept regulars coming back. Come walk through a piece of Gulf Coast history, we look forward to serving you!

08/01/2026
07/30/2026

Although it’s our 19th Annual Never Forget Lunch, it’s the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. It’s hard to believe this day in infamy happened a quarter of a century ago. Please celebrate any first responder by sharing our Save-the-Date.

Happy Hump Day, Gulf Coast! 🦪You've made it halfway through the week, you deserve something legendary. Fresh Gulf oyster...
07/30/2026

Happy Hump Day, Gulf Coast! 🦪
You've made it halfway through the week, you deserve something legendary. Fresh Gulf oysters, spectacular waterfront views, and Southern hospitality are waiting for you.
Wednesday just got a whole lot better. See you on the water tonight
🍤

07/29/2026

The Original Oyster House restaurants will honor Mobile and Baldwin County law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and sheriff officers by offering a free Never Forget Lunch at the Gulf Shores and Mobile Causeway locations on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 from 11 am to 4 pm. The 19th Annual Never Forget Lunch was established by the Original Oyster House restaurants in honor of the 9/11 first responders who risked their lives to save, protect and serve and in recognition of all first responders for their service. An ID or first responder’s uniform is required for free dine-in only lunch.
Blood Drive Tribute
In memory of victims of 9/11, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, community blood supplier, will also be on site at the Mobile Causeway location for blood donations. A specially designed t-shirt supporting first responders will commend all donors. Blood donations collected at the Never Forget Lunch are distributed to local hospitals. Mobile’s best attractions including Exploreum, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, USS Alabama Battleship, The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, Azalea Trail Maids, OWA Parks & Resort, City of Daphne and Visit Mobile will be there to pass out discounted tickets and raffle prizes to thank our first responders. Other donors include Historic Blakely State Park, Waterville USA, Beinville Bites and iHeart Media generously supports the Never Forget Lunch through public service announcements.

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Spanish Fort, AL
36527

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 9:30pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

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