Had a dinner date at this restaurant last night. The hostess and our waitress were both very…read moresweet, friendly and excellent service. We had the bacon wrapped shrimp for an appetizer-DELICIOUS! For my entree I had the shrimp Alfredo & my date had the steak & shrimp. The shrimp Alfredo was decent, the sauce was not creamy but very thin. With that said I took the leftovers home and had it for lunch. This made a world of difference! The sauce thickened to the desired consistency, and everything was delicious! My date didn't make any remarks about his meal but I can say the steak was cooked to his satisfaction, the baked potato and vegetables looked good as well.

They have wonderful food great service and offer quite a selection . They are usually busier on the…read moreweekends but the gumbo is amazing!

The food was excellent! We had fried oysters & fries (meaty, not shoe string fries) and the shrimp…read moreand grits. Both were delicious! Food was hot and fresh. Also tried the gator bites and chicken wings. Very good too! Attentive service and the Christian music playing set the atmosphere, which was peaceful. The owners were very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back and tell everyone we know.

We were pleasantly surprised by this little gem! The seafood is soooo fresh - it felt like we were…read moreon the coast eating today's catch! The burgers are well prepared and have some creative flare! We will absolutely be back! We had the Cowboy Candy Appetizer, crab and shrimp boil (mix Cajun and and By the Bay seasonings), Lobster Rolls, and Bacon Jammer Smashburger!

Food was bland and not worth the cost. Service was mediocre and the ambience was lacking. I don't…read moreplan to go back, waste of money.

I ate here for multiple birthday parties at one time. We were in the party room with 34 people and…read moreit was very cramped and the AC was not really working. The thermostat was set on 50, but it was 81 in the room with no air flow. The rest of the restaurant was comfortable, but it was not in the party room. We also had one waitress for all 34 people, so getting drink refills were a challenge, but she did the best she could, so kudos to the waitress. I had the fried combo with fried catfish, fried shrimp, and the Cajun fries. I thought my food was pretty good. I tried some of my son's seafood boil he had and it was not too bad, but I've had better. I'm not sure if I'll go back, especially if we're in the party room.

I tried the seafood boil tonight. My first indication that it was not going to be legit was that it…read morewas not in a boil bag but a styrofoam container I was so disappointed. It was a tasteless hard potatoes mess. The egg was not seasoned with the rest of the boil. I specifically asked for crab legs (which is an up charge). How is crab an up charge. But they did not add to my order I was excited when I saw clam, but they were chewy. I did call and spoke with someone who said she was "the manager" who did say I could come back and get something else but why would I? Hopefully to go orders are not their thing and it's better

The hubs and I had a nice time at Fins last night for his birthday! I'm so happy Fins is enjoying a…read moresoft opening and did not sustain any damage in the EF 1 tornado on 12/28/24, although the beautiful historic pecan tree adjacent to their building was uprooted (sigh!). The restaurant was very clean, the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful, and the food was served quickly! Our server was Amanda, and she was friendly, ensured she got answers to our questions and was really kind! Hubs and I split a half dozen oysters on the half shell which were really good! They were served with lemon quarters, saltines (out of their wrappers), horseradish sauce (light on the horseradish), and a really delightful Mignonette sauce! I was busy taking photographs and hubs ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos for each of us. The French fries were delicious! Amanda was kind to ask for and bring us some ketchup. Again - great fries! Hubs really enjoyed the Mahi tacos!!! I did not like them. I expected a flaky, flavorful white fish and this tasted like seasoned overcooked chicken slices reminiscent of Budding's deli meats. Relooking at the menu they don't offer a chicken taco. Anyway, the avocado slices were fresh and good, although I scraped off some white sprinkles that were all over the tacos and I'm not sure what they were. A happy birthday boy was my main concern for this outing, and I look forward to returning to Fins UP! There's a lot of potential here with the bright open space, nice music and cute bar/seafood display area! Not to mention motivated kind staff willing to get questions answered and happy to serve! A couple of suggestions I have is: 1. top off all your salt/pepper shakers that are on each table. This is simple side work and should be part of each shift's closing/opening processes. It indicates apathy when I see half filled salt/pepper shakers. 2. use your pre-shift "tag-up" meetings to inform your staff about the types of oysters you are serving. There's a big difference between describing oysters as "Gulf Coast" versus "Murder Point Oysters" that are raised in baskets in the open waters of the bay, just west of Bayou La Batre, AL and are available year-round or serving "Sweet Jesus Oysters" that are grown in Hog Neck Creek, that offer a buttery flavor with celery notes and are available year-round. I make this distinction because if Fins UP were to serve either of these oysters, I would be beyond excited because it is rare to see them in north AL restaurants and serving them would set them apart! 3. sell some merch! The "get shucked" t-shirts would be fun to buy! I have one from a Palm Bay, FL restaurant at which I dined. I look forward to a glass of wine (when they get their liquor license, which I assume they will since "Bar" is in their name) and a half dozen Murder Points or Sweet Jesus' soon!

I like to look down on people who look down on things and it's with no small amount of humility…read morethat I confess to sitting at the new Grimaldis eating pizza with my wife laughing at the restaurant across the street called Chuck's Fish. We'd never heard of it and having recently returned from the gulf I was feeling rather smug about seafood. What could this Chuck know about it all? Feeling adventurous, we decided to walk over and check it out after eating an entire pizza. Pizza was pretty good. Chuck's Fish was epic. I love that there's no TV at the bar. I love the decor. I love the fact that the namesake was a civil rights attorney. I love the fact that I can get incredible sashimi and order our daughter a pizza that is just as good as the joint across the street. Chuck I apologize. I promised the bar staff I'd Yelp you up after the first visit but once bitten twice shy so I gave it another go. I'm at your bar now. Trudy is helping me out. She's a pro. So was the team here on Saturday. That's why I'm back in fact. The people. Also. The food. Can go on about the food. But. Y'all. Just come and experience it. This social media stuff is only good for so much. A nudge. A hint. An inkling. Hamachi ponzu with fresh jalapeño. Yes. Get that. Goyza with one perfectly crisped side? Yeah. Two of those. Catch of the day? Either way is gonna be good. Tks Charles!!!! You got two new regulars. Hopefully many many more.

I had a wonderful dinner here celebrating my boyfriend's promotion at work…read more Chuck's is a beautiful low lit restaurant, with a calm yet upscale atmosphere. The decor in here is absolutely beautiful. Our server Stephanie was the sweetest ever. She gave us recommendations and helped us navigate choices on the menu. I opted for a glass of their rosé while he got their old fashioned, wasn't his favorite since they did not have Buffalo Trace. He's not a fan of Bulleit. However he was alright with it. We got the Cowboy sushi roll and snapper necks as appetizers. Both very flavorful and cooked well. Having Louisiana hot sauce was the icing on the cake for him. Entrees we got were both mainly red snapper, he got it Parmesan crusted and I went for bronzed because it came with mango salsa over rice pilaf. He had risotto. Both dishes were very good, however they definitely could have benefited from a bit more salt (in our opinion). Green beans were cooked extremely well. We both cleaned our plates! As for desserts I went for the bread pudding and he opted for the creme brûlée since he had never had any. Bread pudding was absolutely immaculate and I'm glad Steph talked me into adding ice cream. He wished he had gotten my dessert after trying it but his creme brûlée was still pretty decent. Not a big custard guy. Overall this was a great experience and to help others gauge their bill, we spend a little under $200 before the tip. Not extremely cheap but not overly expensive. We just like trying it all - drinks, apps, entrees and desserts. Would love to come back soon!

The food is absolutely spectacular. We had the loaded seafood oysters, jalapeño bacon oysters, and…read moregarlic parm wings. The oysters were phenomenal!! The flavor on the wings was the best garlic parm I've ever had and were delicious too. I'd wait all day for Da Shoal Shack to cook me up something because it's going to be delicious every time. support this small biz!

I have been seeing all the great pictures of food they had been posting. So I went there to try…read moreit out. It looked like a meat and three menu that was not very exciting. Nothing like the pictures. So I ordered the chicken tenders - that was about an exotic as I could get. And they were pretty good. But not the best in town. And it cost $23. So unfortunately, I'm ruling this one out . But I'd give you an A+ on pictures and marketing your pictures are great

My favorite sister and I had a great belated birthday lunch for her here at Salty Cod on a fairly…read morequiet and fairly slow Friday that I took off work for - which is rare for me! She enjoyed two lovely cups of their coffee and then I think water, and I had some vino since she was driving. We split a 10 ounce filet mignon (which is not on the lunch menu but is available if you ask for it) and it was beyond delicious! I trusted our excellent server (I think her name was Holly) to select the cut of meat for sister and me from the butcher shoppe, Corkshire, and it was beyond excellent!! It was just as good, if not better than the filet I split with my Sorority Sister when we came here for my birthday in February! Sister and I also shared their take on a bruschetta. It was good; however, for me, it was the "weak link" - I like a traditional bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella, balsamic, fresh ripened tomatoes, etc., and this was more akin to a charcuterie board on toasty bread slices. It looked beautiful! The meat topping was plentiful and lovely, it had more fat on it than I care to have. There was a sort of berry relish on another layer and that's where I called it quits on the bruschetta. My sister did enjoy it, though, which is what mattered! We ordered two mac and English cheddar cheese fritters for Sister, and she really really loved those! They were presented wrapped individually in their to go box, to keep each one warm, and again, Sister, loved them! Neither of us had room for desert which, since Salty Cod has a separate bakery/gelato shoppe, would have offered some delicious options! Thanks, Salty Cod, for another memorable, relaxing birthday celebration!

The Easter buffet was the best!…read more It was the usual sausage and scotch eggs, but it was very fun to taste the special event! The fresh cream of the French toast was fresh and very delicious！

I've been meaning to try The Seafood Spot since last year and kept forgetting. I did myself a…read moregreat disservice. I tried it today and it was amazing! I had 1/2 lbs. of shrimp that came with potatoes, sausage, boiled eggs, and corn. The star of the show, however, was the sauce! At one point, I actually grabbed a spoon and just ate the sauce. Delicious food and the staff were super, super courteous and friendly!

Food was really good. Shrimp was kind of chewy but it still had amazing flavor. The staff was…read morereally nice.

The staff is always so kind! Food is always fresh. Drinks are never empty…read more I personally love ordering the Jack Jack burger when I eat here. It's OH SOOOOO TASTY.

Came to dinner with my family for the first time and enjoyed ourselves. The waitress was nice and…read moreattentive. The ambiance was nice, not too loud or overcrowded... The food options were good. Everyone found something they liked.. Will return to try new things...