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Original Oyster House

Seafood Restaurant, French Restaurant, and Gastropub$$$$

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"The cheese grits are amazing...then again all their food is amazing."(7 Tips)
"Grilled oysters with cheese.... Amazing!"(4 Tips)
"Mahi and crawfish, cheese grits..... Sooooo good!"(5 Tips)
"Loaded Ya-Ya Grouper Tacos were out of this world!!! Delicious"(2 Tips)

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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.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 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 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 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 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 PJuly 28, 2016
Excellent seafood, very slow service. Crowded, so be prepared to wait. Fire grilled oysters were a fun choice.
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 FrinkMay 14, 2016
If you want good seafood it's a great place to stop. Friendly people, good prices, family friendly.
BlakeMay 30, 2017
We really enjoyed the Oysters and actually found a pearl!!!
Valencia HendersonSeptember 5, 2016
Some of the best seafood on the Gulf Coast, and the bread pudding is excellent!
Chevy AngelOctober 11, 2013
Great raw oysters, fried green tomatoes!! Alligator bites & crawfish poboy!! Excellent bloody Mary's
Paul WadeJune 11, 2014
Best crab cakes I've ever had!! Bar none!! Why? Because it's 96% crab meat!!! Really REALLY good!!
Teresa Mitchell-PerrySeptember 3, 2016
The turnip greens were amazing & the crab claws are incredible!
David HicksApril 30, 2017
Military discount on Monday only. Great Gumbo and chicken fingers!
Connie AustinMay 18, 2013
Best gumbo around . Great oysters . Good service. Would highlut recommend.
Angie FinleyJanuary 5, 2014
Get the cheese grits and save room for the chocolate peanut butter pie!
Caroline KnowlesApril 11, 2015
My favorite restaurant! Their cheese sticks are to die for!!
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.
Ginnie CodyMay 30, 2012
Stuffed shrimp was good- but just regular fried fish and shrimp are the best! Kids eat free on Tuesdays!
Nelson V. GuevaraMay 7, 2016
Grilled oysters with cheese.... Amazing!
Shannon NicholsFebruary 11, 2015
Ya-ya Grouper Tacos are awesome and much more filling than you think!
Jill OgletreeDecember 21, 2014
Big servings and excellent service.
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 NicholsFebruary 11, 2015
Joe and Dave's oysters! You absolutely cannot go wrong with this!
Morgan NandinMarch 22, 2014
Loaded Ya-Ya Grouper Tacos were out of this world!!! Delicious
Curtis FaulkJune 3, 2015
Mahi down on Da Bayou. Blacked Mahi with crawfish and tasso cream sauce.
J.S. TApril 27, 2019
The service, food, all around great place.
Kristie MbazomoMarch 20, 2014
Cheese grits are the bomb diggity!
Susan FrinkMay 14, 2016
Fried oysters, fish, shrimp. Delicious!
Shannon NicholsFebruary 11, 2015
Try the shrimp grilled cheese and gumbo for lunch.
JoAnnMay 6, 2019
Awesome place to eat the folks and food 🥰🥰
Nelson V. GuevaraMay 7, 2016
Mahi and crawfish, cheese grits..... Sooooo good!
Chris NixonNovember 13, 2014
Wood grilled oysters.
Taylor SmithMarch 18, 2013
Shrimp n Grits must have. Great prices..
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 SheadFebruary 21, 2016
Flounder is great
Nathan PittsNovember 23, 2015
Everything is awesomeness
Avigail Sta AnaJune 30, 2013
Awesome head on shrimp steamer!!!
Steve HilandOctober 4, 2011
Get the Man vs Food platter and share it with a friend!
William StittDecember 2, 2015
Gotta get the grilled oysters
Ryan ClineJuly 1, 2015
Oyster everything
Connie AustinMay 18, 2013
Best oysters around.
Wayne FarmerNovember 24, 2012
http://www.examiner.com/article/original-oyster-house-thank-you
Angela OsborneOctober 4, 2011
Cheese Grits are a must!
Diane HeatonJuly 30, 2011
Come at 2pm only 20 minute wait seafood platter is good
Keegan WrightJune 10, 2012
Crab cakes are amazing!
Nani NiceDecember 14, 2014
My mouth watering
Nick DixonOctober 29, 2011
Anything you eat is good
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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