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.
Get Pickled Fried Pickles
With jalapeño ranch dippin' sauce.
Fried Crawfish Tails
A basket full, served with Joe and Dave's Gator sauce.
Joe & Dave's Alligator Bites
Delicious fried alligator served with Joe and Dave's Gator sauce... Don't be afraid!
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cracker meal breaded and served with creamy rémoulade.
Hushpuppies (Baker's Dozen)
With jalapeño ranch dippin' sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Fresh breaded jumbo tenders with honey-mustard dippin' sauce.
Peel And Eat Shrimp
Served cold with just the right amount of spices. Create your own cocktail sauce.
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!
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!
World Famous Fried Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh cut and hand breaded with marinara sauce.
Crab Cakes
Two crab cakes with creamy rémoulade.
Fried Calamari
With kickin’ marinara dippin’ sauce.
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.
Key Lime Pie
Our homemade key lime pie is so good… pick up a whole pie in the gift shop.
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.
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!
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
Oyster Po' Boy
Soft Shell Crab Po' Boy
Alligator Po' Boy
Crawfish Po' Boy
Blackened Fish Po' Boy
Causeway Slammer
Lightly blackened fish, fried green tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and homemade rémoulade sauce. A slamin' po' boy!
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cheeseburger
Southern Fried Shrimp Salad
Popcorn shrimp over tossed greens with tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Served with honey-mustard dressing.
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, fresh crabmeat and tossed greens.
Caesar Salad
Tossed romaine mix in a creamy Caesar dressing with Parmesan cheese and homemade Parmesan croutons.
Salad Bar And Homemade Gumbo
Salad Bar Only
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.
Saint Peter's Platter
Fried flounder, fried butterfly shrimp and stuffed flounder Florentine topped with parmesan cream sauce. Amen!
Shrimper's Delight
Fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, stuffed shrimp, fried flounder and a delicious crab cake! WOW!
Joe Cain Platter
Blackened flounder fillets topped with fried popcorn shrimp and garlic cream sauce paired with grilled shrimp and a fried crab cake.
James' Ultimate Shrimp Platter
Fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, boiled shrimp and shrimp scampi.
Any Three Choices
Any Two Choices
Mahi Down On Da Bayou
Blackened Mahi topped with fried crawfish tails and tasso and Conecuh sausage cream sauce. AAAEE...Dat's good!
Josh's Shrimp And Grits
Tender blackened shrimp served with our famous cheese grits. That's the one!
Butter Pecan Crusted Whitefish
Pecan crusted fillet, topped with honey pecan butter. Really mild!! Really good!
Danny's Shorebird Grill
Tender grilled shrimp and sashimi-grade Ahi tuna.
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.
Fried Fish And Grits
Fried flounder and our famous cheese grits.
Mike's Grilled Shrimp
Tasty shrimp brushed with Mike's special sauce and then grilled just right.
Loaded Grilled Or Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Three grilled or blackened shrimp flour tacos overstuffed with cabbage, shredded cheese, mango salsa and Ya-Ya sauce.
Loaded Ya-Ya Whitefish Tacos
Three blackened fish flour tacos overstuffed with cabbage, shredded cheese, mango salsa and Ya-Ya sauce.
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.
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.
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.
Fried Butterfly Shrimp
Fried Oysters
Grilled Chicken Breasts
Twin chicken breasts grilled with herb butter.
K.P.'S Sampler
Chicken tenders, popcorn shrimp and a flounder fillet.
Soft Shell Crabs [3]
Luncheon Grilled Shrimp
Choice of one side.
Flounder Florentine
Flounder baked with spinach, onions, mozzarella and Romano cheeses. Choice of one side.
Fried Grouper Basket
Choice of one side.
Fried Flounder Po' Boy And Gumbo
Fried Flounder And Butterfly Shrimp
Choice of one side.
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.
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.
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!!
Flounder Pontchartrain
Only available Monday through Friday Blackened flounder covered with crabmeat, onions and peppers and topped with Alfredo sauce. Choice of one side.
Reese's Cup
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and a splash of vanilla cream
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
Oyster House Hurricane
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, 151 rum, amaretto, grenadine, cranberry and pineapple juice
French 75
Gin, Champagne & lemon juice.
Absolute Stress
Drink this and stress will disappear. Vodka, Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, with a splash of orange, cranberry and pineapple juice
Bushwacker
A coastal original! Bacardi rum, crème de cacao, Kahlúa, Coco Lopez and ice cream
Alabama Mule
Vodka, ginger beer and fresh lime juice served in a copper mug
Mary Lou's Margarita
A House favorite! Tequila, Grand Marnier, sour mix, a hint of OJ and a squeeze of lime
Five Rivers Punch
New Amsterdam Vodka, Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao, sour mix and pineapple juice.
Huckleberry Lemonade
44º North Huckleberry Vodka and lemonade served in a mason jar
Causeway Sunset
Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, mango daiquiri mix and a splash of sour mix.
Southern Spiked Tea
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, 151 Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cointreau, Lemonade & Sweet Tea
Blue Rasberry Lemon Drop Martini
Raspberry Vodka, Blue Curacao, lemon juice & simple syrup rimmed with sugar.
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
Delta Sangria
Blackberry Brandy, red wine, simple syrup, cranberry juice, splash of soda and a combination of muddled fruit.
Mardi Gras Sangria
White wine, triple sec, vodka, simple syrup, splash of soda, splash of pineapple juice and a comination of muddled fruit.
Causeway Sunset Freeze
Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, mango daiquiri mix and a splash of sour mix.
Camelot Chardonnay
California
Chardonnay
Edna Valley, California
Dry Chenin Blanc
Dry Creek Vineyard, California
Moscato
Mirassou, California.
Pinot Grigio
Gabbiano, Italy
Pinot Gris
Gabbiano, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Hedges CMS, Washington
White Zinfandel
Canyon Road, California
Andygator, Louisiana
Bud Light
Budweiser
Coors Light
Corona
Corona Light
Heineken
Michelob Ultra
Miller Light
O'Douls
Stella Artors
White Claw (Can) Black Cherry
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie
Homemade, flavored with just a touch of Kahlúa. Big enough to share
Key Lime Pie
Our homemade key lime pie is so good; pick up a whole pie in the gift shop
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
Merlot
Columbia Winery, Washington
Pinot Noir
Prophecy, California
Red Blend
Apothic, California
Sparkling Prosecco
La Marca, Italy
Sparkling Rose
Pizzolato, Italy
Renegade Wines By Glass Or Bottle
Bulleit Rye
Clyde May's 85º
Jim Beam
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
Old Forester 86
Canadian Club 6yr
Canadian Mist
Crown Royal
Fireball
Jack Daniel's
Jameson
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Chivas 12yr
Dewar's
Glenlivit 12yr
John Emerald Alabama Single Malt
Johnny Walker Black
Blood Orange Berliner Weisse 16oz
Cullman, AL 300 Miles
Blue Steel 16oz
Fairhope, AL 14 Miles
Cheap Sunglasses Kölsch Golden Ale 16oz
Fairhope, AL 14 Miles
Judge Roy Bean [Coffee Stout 16 Oz
Fairhope, AL 14 Miles
Peace, Love & Hippieweizen 16oz
Cullman, AL 300 Miles
Take The Causeway IPA 16 Oz
Fairhope, AL 14 Miles
Blue Moon Belgian 16oz
Denver, CO 388 Miles
Devil's Harvest IPA 16oz
Hattisburg, MS 100 Miles
Dr. Juice 16oz
Broussard, LA 269 Miles
Hopsecutioner IPA 16oz
Athens, GA 395 Miles
Michelob Ultra 16oz
Saint Louis, Mo 650 Miles
Miller Lite 16oz
Albany, GA 270 Miles
Modelo Especial 16oz
Grupo Modelo 1500 Miles
Southern Pecan Brown Ale 16oz
Kiln, MS 98 Miles
Sweet Water 420 Extra Pale Ale 16oz
Athens, GA 395 Miles
Yuengling Lager 16oz
Pottsville, PA 1095 Miles
Drinks & Desserts
Kids Menu
Popcorn Shrimp
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Fried Fish Fillet
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Corn Dog
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Popcorn Shrimp & Fish Combo
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Chicken Tenders
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Burger
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Pizza
served with French Fries and complimentary applesauce side upon request
Salad Bar
Side Applesauce
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
Quart Red Beans & Rice
Cole Slaw
Grab-n-Go
Gluten-Free Menu
Parmesan Garlic
Raw Oysters
Joe And Dave's Favorite Oysters
Fire-Grilled Oysters
Famous Cheese Grits
Default Item
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
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
Wines
House White Zinfandel, Merlot & Chardonnay
Well Drinks
Fried Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh cut and hand breaded with marinara sauce.
Get Pickled Fried Pickles
With jalapeño ranch dressing.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cracker meal breaded and served with rémoulade sauce.
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
Specially breaded fried popcorn shrimp, enough to share.
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.