Original Oyster House Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Original Oyster House is an enticing journey through coastal cuisine crafted to perfection. Nestled on the scenic shore in Spanish Fort, Alabama, this culinary gem serves up some of the freshest seafood around. The menu features highlights like the Flounder Pontchartrain, a delightful blackened flounder blanketed in crabmeat and Alfredo, available exclusively Monday through Friday for $15.50. For those craving authentic Southern flavors, their Homemade Seafood Gumbo showcases an old Mobile Bay recipe rich in crab, fish, shrimp, and bacon. The Fried Crawfish Tails are a must-try, perfectly paired with a tangy gator sauce.

  • Fire Grilled Oysters: A customer favorite known for its perfectly balanced flavors.
  • Cheese Grits: Creamy and dreamy, these grits have received rave reviews.
  • Mahi Down On Da Bayou: A standout dish topped with fried crawfish and luscious cream sauce.

Alongside these exquisite dishes, wash it down with a refreshing Devil's Harvest IPA or indulge in their decadent desserts. Each visit promises not just a meal but an experience of flavors that leave you eager to return.

Dinner & Lunch

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!

Popcorn Shrimp

Specially breaded fried popcorn shrimp, enough to share.

$15.00

Get Pickled Fried Pickles

With jalapeño ranch dippin' sauce.

$9.50

Fried Crawfish Tails

A basket full, served with Joe and Dave's Gator sauce.

$15.25

Joe & Dave's Alligator Bites

Delicious fried alligator served with Joe and Dave's Gator sauce... Don't be afraid!

$15.00

Fried Green Tomatoes

Cracker meal breaded and served with creamy rémoulade.

$10.00

Hushpuppies (Baker's Dozen)

With jalapeño ranch dippin' sauce.

$8.00

Chicken Tenders

Fresh breaded jumbo tenders with honey-mustard dippin' sauce.

$12.00

Peel And Eat Shrimp

Served cold with just the right amount of spices. Create your own cocktail sauce.

$15.00

Steamed Royal Red Shrimp

A Gulf Coast deep water delicacy harvested from cold water depths of 1500 feet. Market price

Captain Jim's Appetizer Sampler

Fried dill pickles, popcorn shrimp and delicious Natchitoches crawfish pies - pass it around!

$16.00

Crab Claws

Enjoy the special taste of our crab claws. They're always great! Market price

Natchitoches (Nak-Ae-Tish) Crawfish Pies

A Cajun tradition-Specially seasoned crawfish wrapped in a pastry crust served with creamy rémoulade. A taste of Louisiana!

$12.00

World Famous Fried Mozzarella Cheese

Fresh cut and hand breaded with marinara sauce.

$10.50

Crab Cakes

Two crab cakes with creamy rémoulade.

$15.00

Fried Calamari

With kickin’ marinara dippin’ sauce.

$15.00

Famous Cheese Grits

French Fries

Baked Potato

House Recipe Turnip Greens

Causeway's Best Cole Slaw

Red Beans And Rice

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie

Homemade… flavored with just a touch of Kahlua. Big enough to share.

$8.00

Key Lime Pie

Our homemade key lime pie is so good… pick up a whole pie in the gift shop.

$7.50

Homemade Dessert Of The Day

Selections may include bread pudding, cheesecake or something for the chocolate lover. Ask your server.

Oysters On The Half Shell

A signature of the Oyster House. Always fresh... Always good! Market price

Joe And Dave's Favorite Oysters (8)

Baked with garlic cocktail sauce, applewood smoked bacon and grated Parmesan cheese. Sure to please.

$17.50

Shell Shocked Oyster Sampler

Joe and Dave's favorite baked oysters (3), Parmesan baked oysters (3), and (3) Oyster Rockefellers, which are baked with creamy spinach, onion, applewood smoked bacon, mozzarella and Romano cheeses. Oh yea baby!

$22.00

Fire-Grilled Oysters

Fresh shucked oysters grilled over an open flame ladled with Joe and Dave's special garlic butter and Romano cheese served still sizzling with toasted French bread for soppin. 1/2 Dozen, Dozen. Make it special - Add some applewood smoked bacon. Market price

Shrimp Po' Boy

$15.00

Oyster Po' Boy

$19.00

Soft Shell Crab Po' Boy

$18.50

Alligator Po' Boy

$16.00

Crawfish Po' Boy

$15.75

Blackened Fish Po' Boy

$15.25

Causeway Slammer

Lightly blackened fish, fried green tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and homemade rémoulade sauce. A slamin' po' boy!

$15.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$13.00

Cheeseburger

$13.50

Southern Fried Shrimp Salad

Popcorn shrimp over tossed greens with tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Served with honey-mustard dressing.

$14.00

Seafood Salad

Shrimp, fresh crabmeat and tossed greens.

$14.00

Caesar Salad

Tossed romaine mix in a creamy Caesar dressing with Parmesan cheese and homemade Parmesan croutons.

$10.00

Salad Bar And Homemade Gumbo

Salad Bar Only

$12.00

Fisherman's Pride, Enough To Share

A cup of homemade seafood gumbo paired with a platter of fried butterfly shrimp, fish and oysters plus two baked stuffed crabs and a delicious crab cake.

$35.00

Saint Peter's Platter

Fried flounder, fried butterfly shrimp and stuffed flounder Florentine topped with parmesan cream sauce. Amen!

$25.00

Shrimper's Delight

Fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, stuffed shrimp, fried flounder and a delicious crab cake! WOW!

$27.50

Joe Cain Platter

Blackened flounder fillets topped with fried popcorn shrimp and garlic cream sauce paired with grilled shrimp and a fried crab cake.

$28.00

James' Ultimate Shrimp Platter

Fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, boiled shrimp and shrimp scampi.

$26.50

Any Three Choices

$27.00

Any Two Choices

$25.00

Mahi Down On Da Bayou

Blackened Mahi topped with fried crawfish tails and tasso and Conecuh sausage cream sauce. AAAEE...Dat's good!

$29.00

Josh's Shrimp And Grits

Tender blackened shrimp served with our famous cheese grits. That's the one!

$25.50

Butter Pecan Crusted Whitefish

Pecan crusted fillet, topped with honey pecan butter. Really mild!! Really good!

$22.50

Danny's Shorebird Grill

Tender grilled shrimp and sashimi-grade Ahi tuna.

$26.50

Shrimp Or Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta

Gulf shrimp or chicken tossed with rich garlic Alfredo sauce and penne pasta, baked with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

$21.00

Fried Fish And Grits

Fried flounder and our famous cheese grits.

$22.00

Mike's Grilled Shrimp

Tasty shrimp brushed with Mike's special sauce and then grilled just right.

$24.00

Loaded Grilled Or Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Three grilled or blackened shrimp flour tacos overstuffed with cabbage, shredded cheese, mango salsa and Ya-Ya sauce.

$22.00

Loaded Ya-Ya Whitefish Tacos

Three blackened fish flour tacos overstuffed with cabbage, shredded cheese, mango salsa and Ya-Ya sauce.

$22.00

Today's Catch

Ask your server about today's catch. May be ordered grilled, fried or broiled. Market price

Alaskan Snow Crab Legs

Served with garlic butter. Market price

Shrimp Florentine

Shrimp stuffed with spinach, onions, mozzarella and Romano cheese then topped with a light cream sauce.

$21.50

Dave And Joe's Favorite

Two crab cakes with creamy rémoulade sauce and paired with a half order of Mike's grilled shrimp. Yes, it's simply the best.

$28.00

Whole Flounder

A Causeway seafood tradition!! Prepared fried, broiled or stuffed with crabmeat dressing, the Old Mobile way. Market price

Shrimp Au Gratin

Tender shrimp baked in a cheddar and Parmesan cream sauce.

$20.00

Fried Butterfly Shrimp

$23.00

Fried Oysters

Grilled Chicken Breasts

Twin chicken breasts grilled with herb butter.

$17.50

K.P.'S Sampler

Chicken tenders, popcorn shrimp and a flounder fillet.

$22.00

Soft Shell Crabs [3]

$29.00

Luncheon Grilled Shrimp

Choice of one side.

$14.50

Flounder Florentine

Flounder baked with spinach, onions, mozzarella and Romano cheeses. Choice of one side.

$14.50

Fried Grouper Basket

Choice of one side.

$14.25

Fried Flounder Po' Boy And Gumbo

$15.50

Fried Flounder And Butterfly Shrimp

Choice of one side.

$15.50

Grilled Or Blackened Shrimp Tacos

(2) Grilled or blackened shrimp flour tacos overstuffed with cabbage, shredded cheese, mango salsa and Ya-Ya sauce. Choice of one side.

$14.50

Boudreaux's Favorite

Delicious blackened whitefish topped with Louisiana tasso and Conecuh sausage cream sauce. Boudreaux says, "Aheee dats Good! Ya Ya! Choice of one side.

$15.00

The Ultimate Grill Cheese And Gumbo

Blackened popcorn shrimp, two slices of American and shredded Gouda cheese grilled between two slices of buttered sourdough bread with cup of gumbo. WOW!!

$15.00

Flounder Pontchartrain

Only available Monday through Friday Blackened flounder covered with crabmeat, onions and peppers and topped with Alfredo sauce. Choice of one side.

$15.50

Reese's Cup

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and a splash of vanilla cream

$12.00

Joe's Perfect Piña Colada

What makes it perfect? Dark rum, coconut rum, 151 rum, pineapple juice, mango juice, coconut milk and ice cream; all blended to frost perfection

$11.00

Oyster House Hurricane

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, 151 rum, amaretto, grenadine, cranberry and pineapple juice

$11.00

French 75

Gin, Champagne & lemon juice.

$12.00

Absolute Stress

Drink this and stress will disappear. Vodka, Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, with a splash of orange, cranberry and pineapple juice

$11.00

Bushwacker

A coastal original! Bacardi rum, crème de cacao, Kahlúa, Coco Lopez and ice cream

$13.00

Alabama Mule

Vodka, ginger beer and fresh lime juice served in a copper mug

$10.00

Mary Lou's Margarita

A House favorite! Tequila, Grand Marnier, sour mix, a hint of OJ and a squeeze of lime

$10.00

Five Rivers Punch

New Amsterdam Vodka, Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao, sour mix and pineapple juice.

$11.00

Huckleberry Lemonade

44º North Huckleberry Vodka and lemonade served in a mason jar

$10.00

Causeway Sunset

Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, mango daiquiri mix and a splash of sour mix.

$9.00

Southern Spiked Tea

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, 151 Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cointreau, Lemonade & Sweet Tea

$11.00

Blue Rasberry Lemon Drop Martini

Raspberry Vodka, Blue Curacao, lemon juice & simple syrup rimmed with sugar.

$12.00

Captain Jim's Bloody Mary

A spicy Bloody made with Tito's Handmade Vodka and topped with Bill-E's Bacon, shrimp, pickled okra and an olive

$12.00

Delta Sangria

Blackberry Brandy, red wine, simple syrup, cranberry juice, splash of soda and a combination of muddled fruit.

$10.00

Mardi Gras Sangria

White wine, triple sec, vodka, simple syrup, splash of soda, splash of pineapple juice and a comination of muddled fruit.

$10.00

Causeway Sunset Freeze

Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, mango daiquiri mix and a splash of sour mix.

$10.00

Camelot Chardonnay

California

$1.040.00

Chardonnay

Edna Valley, California

$832.00

Dry Chenin Blanc

Dry Creek Vineyard, California

$1.144.00

Moscato

Mirassou, California.

$832.00

Pinot Grigio

Gabbiano, Italy

$832.00

Pinot Gris

Gabbiano, Italy

$936.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Hedges CMS, Washington

$1.144.00

White Zinfandel

Canyon Road, California

$832.00

Andygator, Louisiana

$6.00

Bud Light

$4.00

Budweiser

$4.00

Coors Light

$4.00

Corona

$5.00

Corona Light

$5.00

Heineken

$5.00

Michelob Ultra

$4.50

Miller Light

$4.00

O'Douls

$3.25

Stella Artors

$5.50

White Claw (Can) Black Cherry

$5.00

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie

Homemade, flavored with just a touch of Kahlúa. Big enough to share

$7.50

Key Lime Pie

Our homemade key lime pie is so good; pick up a whole pie in the gift shop

$7.00

Homemade Dessert Of The Day

Selections may include bread pudding, cheesecake or something for the chocolate lover. Ask your server

Cabernet Sauvignon

Louis Martini, California

$936.00

Merlot

Columbia Winery, Washington

$936.00

Pinot Noir

Prophecy, California

$832.00

Red Blend

Apothic, California

$832.00

Sparkling Prosecco

La Marca, Italy

$10.00

Sparkling Rose

Pizzolato, Italy

$13.00

Renegade Wines By Glass Or Bottle

$936.00

Bulleit Rye

$10.00

Clyde May's 85º

$11.00

Jim Beam

$7.00

Knob Creek

$11.00

Maker's Mark

$9.00

Old Forester 86

$7.00

Canadian Club 6yr

$7.00

Canadian Mist

$7.00

Crown Royal

$9.00

Fireball

$7.00

Jack Daniel's

$9.00

Jameson

$9.00

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

$9.00

Chivas 12yr

$11.00

Dewar's

$8.00

Glenlivit 12yr

$15.00

John Emerald Alabama Single Malt

$12.00

Johnny Walker Black

$12.00

Blood Orange Berliner Weisse 16oz

Cullman, AL 300 Miles

$8.00

Blue Steel 16oz

Fairhope, AL 14 Miles

$8.00

Cheap Sunglasses Kölsch Golden Ale 16oz

Fairhope, AL 14 Miles

$5.00

Judge Roy Bean [Coffee Stout 16 Oz

Fairhope, AL 14 Miles

$7.00

Peace, Love & Hippieweizen 16oz

Cullman, AL 300 Miles

$8.00

Take The Causeway IPA 16 Oz

Fairhope, AL 14 Miles

$8.00

Blue Moon Belgian 16oz

Denver, CO 388 Miles

$8.00

Devil's Harvest IPA 16oz

Hattisburg, MS 100 Miles

$8.00

Dr. Juice 16oz

Broussard, LA 269 Miles

$8.00

Hopsecutioner IPA 16oz

Athens, GA 395 Miles

$7.00

Michelob Ultra 16oz

Saint Louis, Mo 650 Miles

$6.00

Miller Lite 16oz

Albany, GA 270 Miles

$5.00

Modelo Especial 16oz

Grupo Modelo 1500 Miles

$8.00

Southern Pecan Brown Ale 16oz

Kiln, MS 98 Miles

$6.00

Sweet Water 420 Extra Pale Ale 16oz

Athens, GA 395 Miles

$8.00

Yuengling Lager 16oz

Pottsville, PA 1095 Miles

$6.00

Drinks & Desserts

Kids Menu

Popcorn Shrimp

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$7.00

Fried Fish Fillet

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$7.00

Corn Dog

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$6.00

Popcorn Shrimp & Fish Combo

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$8.00

Chicken Tenders

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$7.00

Burger

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$8.00

Pizza

served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request

$7.00

Salad Bar

$7.00

Side Applesauce

$1.00

Award Winning, Homemade Seafood Gumbo

The Original Oyster House's famous seafood gumbo came from a family recipe handed down through generations. Made fresh daily, our seafood gumbo combines crab meat, flounder and shrimp stewed in a tasty bacon roux and served with rice.

World Famous Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie

The smooth and creamy peanut butter flavors combined with a touch of Kalua and the crunch of chocolate chip and oreo crust, earned this world famous pie a listing in the 100 dishes to eat in Alabama before you die.

Homemade Key Lime Pie

Our homemade key lime pie is so good with just-the-right-amount of creamy, sweet and tangy!

Quart Cheesy Grits

$10.00

Quart Red Beans & Rice

$10.00

Cole Slaw

Grab-n-Go

Gluten-Free Menu

Parmesan Garlic

Raw Oysters

Joe And Dave's Favorite Oysters

Fire-Grilled Oysters

Famous Cheese Grits

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Baked Potato

Cole Slaw

Today's Catch

Broiled, Blackened, Grilled or lemon peppered

Peel And Eat Shrimp

Can also be ordered as an appetizer

Josh's Blackened Shrimp And Grits

Tender blackened shrimp over creamy cheese grits

Grilled Shrimp

Chicken Breast

Broiled, blackened or grilled

Steamed Alaskan Crab Legs

Snow crab legs and drawn butter

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Blue Cheese

Honey Peppercorn

Italian

1000 Island

French

Tartar Sauce

Remoulade

Hollandaise

Marinara

Cocktail

Special Drinks

Bloody Mary & Margarita

$5.00

Draft Beers

Local Craft Beers including Blood Orange Berliner Weisse, Blue Steel, Cheap Sunglasses Kölsch Golden Ale, Judge Roy Bean, Peace, Love & Hippieweizen, Take the Causeway IPA, Blue Moon Belgian, Devil's Harvest IPA, Dr. Juice, Hopsecutioner IPA, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Southern Pecan Brown Ale, Sweet Water 420 Extra Pale Ale, Yuengling Lager

$5.00

Wines

House White Zinfandel, Merlot & Chardonnay

$5.00

Well Drinks

$5.00

Fried Mozzarella Cheese

Fresh cut and hand breaded with marinara sauce.

$7.00

Get Pickled Fried Pickles

With jalapeño ranch dressing.

$7.00

Fried Green Tomatoes

Cracker meal breaded and served with rémoulade sauce.

$7.00

Cajun Popcorn Shrimp

Specially breaded fried popcorn shrimp, enough to share.

$10.00

Happy Hour Menu

Banquet Menu

Fire Grilled Oysters

Market Price per doz

Oysters On The Half Shell

Market Price per doz

Stuffed Mushrooms With Crab Dressing

Petite Crab Cakes With Remoulade Sauce

Spicy Boiled Shrimp

Fried Popcorn Shrimp

Fried Jumbo Shrimp

Southern Fried Oysters

Market Price per pound

Fried Blue Crab Claws

Market Price per pound

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

BBQ Conecuh Sausage Bites

Smoked Yellow Fin Tuna Dip

Fruit Tray

Vegetable Tray

Fried Chicken Tenders

Southern Fried Flounder

Broiled Flounder With Pecan Butter

Broiled Flounder With Tasso Sauce

Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta

Shrimp Alfredo With Penne Pasta

House Turnip Greens

Our Famous Cheese Grits

Red Beans And Rice

Redskin Potatoes

Country Green Beans

House Salad

Creamy Cole Slaw

Our Famous Homemade Seafood Gumbo

Homemade Key Lime Pie

Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce

Blackened Shrimp Alfredo & Penne Pasta

Blackened Chicken Alfredo & Penne Pasta

Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin Jezebel

Fried Flounder Fillets

Baked Shrimp Au Gratin

Sliced Roast Beef

Florentine Stuffed Whitefish W/Garlic Cream Sauce

Florentine Stuffed Chicken W/Garlic Cream Sauce

Jumbo Fried Shrimp

Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce

Cup Of Award-Winning 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!

Create-Your-Own Seafood Platter [Choice Of 3]

Choose 3 from: Fried Shrimp, Stuffed Crabs, Fried Oysters, Fried Fish, Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled House Catch, Grilled Shrimp, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi plus a choice of 2 sides.

Homemade Bourbon Bread Pudding To Share

Valentine's Sweetheart Special 32.99 per person