Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Gulf Coast Seafood Restaurant
Since 1983, Original Oyster House has been a cornerstone of Gulf Coast dining, delivering exceptional seafood in a relaxed atmosphere infused with genuine Southern hospitality. Our Gulf Shores location opened as a modest seafood eatery, while our Causeway restaurant overlooking Mobile Bay expanded our reach in 1985. Through decades of dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we've cultivated a reputation as a family-run establishment where every guest feels at home. Our team's commitment to excellence spans from kitchen to dining room, with staff members often dedicating decades of service to perfecting our operations.We emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients - particularly our renowned oysters - while maintaining a casual environment that welcomes families, tourists, and locals alike. Our community involvement extends beyond dining, including scholarship programs and support for local initiatives. The restaurant's longevity and multi-generational staff loyalty reflect our core values of teamwork, attention to detail, and continuous improvement in both culinary offerings and guest experience.
Services
Seafood Restaurant
Happy Hour Specials
Banquet Events
Catering Services
Online Ordering
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We've served Gulf Coast seafood since 1983 with consistent quality and tradition
- Our staff includes team members with decades of restaurant experience
- Daily fresh salad bar complements our seafood-focused menu
- Locally sourced ingredients highlight regional culinary heritage
- Multi-generational family ownership maintains authentic Southern hospitality
What people say
Fresh oysters
Daily happy hour
Family-friendly
Gulf views
Friendly staff
Services
Seafood Restaurant
Our full-service restaurants in Mobile and Gulf Shores offer Gulf Coast seafood specialties prepared using traditional Southern recipes. Guests enjoy casual dining with waterfront views and daily happy hour specials. The menu features fresh oysters, shrimp, fish, and signature dishes like Mahi Down On Da Bayou, complemented by a daily fresh salad bar.
Banquet Events
We provide event spaces and catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private parties at both locations. Our banquet rooms accommodate groups of various sizes with customized menus featuring Gulf seafood specialties. The Mobile Causeway location offers expanded facilities including dedicated event spaces and audiovisual equipment for business functions.
Happy Hour Specials
Daily happy hour specials include discounted seafood appetizers, cocktails, and local beer at our Mobile Causeway location. These promotions run during designated afternoon hours and feature rotating menu items that showcase our culinary creativity with Gulf seafood in a more casual setting than regular dining.
Online Ordering
Our digital ordering system allows customers to place takeout orders for seafood favorites and family meal bundles. This service includes contactless pickup options for convenience, featuring menu items like fire-grilled oysters and shrimp platters that maintain quality during transport while preserving the restaurant's signature flavors.
Recipe Sharing
We share authentic Gulf Coast recipes through our website, including signature dishes like Fire-Grilled Oysters and Key Lime Pie. These recipes use professional techniques adapted for home kitchens, featuring local ingredients and traditional Southern cooking methods that reflect our decades of culinary experience serving Gulf seafood specialties.
People
James Nail
General Manager, Gulf Shores Location
With over 30 years of service, James started as a dishwasher in 1991 and worked through various kitchen roles before becoming General Manager. He mentors staff on career development within the company and maintains our commitment to quality while balancing family life with his wife and five children.
Anatolie Simion
Assistant General Manager, Gulf Shores Location
A 17-year veteran who progressed from dishwasher to management, Anatolie holds an MBA and emphasizes staff development. He values the diverse team environment and customer interactions that make each workday unique, balancing leadership responsibilities with community involvement through local marathons.
Jim Harrison
General Manager, Mobile Causeway Location
Leading the Mobile Causeway team since Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, Jim oversaw major renovations and expansions. A native Mobile resident, he focuses on maintaining family-friendly service standards while managing operational improvements that enhance both guest experience and staff working conditions.
Dre Lawson
Assistant General Manager, Mobile Causeway Location
With 33 years of service, Dre advanced from busser to management through exceptional customer service skills. A professional musician, he brings entertainment expertise to guest interactions and has contributed to award-winning marketing projects while maintaining strong community ties through local film industry collaborations.
Questions
What makes Original Oyster House different from other seafood restaurants?
We combine Gulf Coast traditions with decades of experience, using locally sourced seafood and family recipes passed through generations of chefs.
Do you offer catering services for private events?
Yes, both locations provide full-service catering and banquet facilities with customizable menus featuring our signature seafood dishes.
Are there vegetarian options available on your menu?
While seafood is our specialty, we offer fresh salad bars and side dishes that accommodate vegetarian dietary preferences.
What are your current operating hours?
Gulf Shores location serves daily 11am-10pm, with winter hours until 9pm. Mobile Causeway open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.
Do you have online ordering or takeout options?
Yes, our website provides digital ordering for convenient pickup of popular menu items and family meal bundles.
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