This place came highly recommended, and after all the hype, it unfortunately didn't live up to the sky-high expectations. That said, I still had a good experience overall--my wallet and cholesterol just might disagree. We showed up as a large group of 13 people with five separate checks, and our server handled it like an absolute pro. Everything was correct, and their patience at the end of a long day deserves major props. Parking was a pleasant surprise--a spacious private lot conveniently located right by the soccer fields. As for the food, we opted for the fried shrimp because everyone had talked it up. The portion looked big, but most of that was the thick breading. The shrimp inside was tiny and unfortunately lacked flavor. It wasn't bad, just bland and overshadowed by the heavy coating. The restaurant itself is huge and perfect for large parties. I definitely recommend calling ahead. They offer TVs, a salad bar, and a full range of drinks--from cocktails to beer. It's very family-friendly. Prices felt a bit high for the portion sizes, but to be fair, seafood is always on the pricier side. They do offer non-seafood options too, which is nice for anyone in your group who isn't a seafood fan read more

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I ordered carryout at lunch from Doc's Seafood in Foley. We wanted Gumbo. So, I got 1 quart of Gumbo, Rice "on the side" AND a dozen Fried Shrimp. We've eaten at the Original Doc's numerous times over 25 years. You'd think the place that openly advertises "The Best Fried Shimp AND Gumbo in the civilized WORLD", could at least compete! Neither were even close. The Gumbo was mostly Okra, very little "Seafood" and watery, not even a roux. The shrimp, undercooked and flavorless. read more

This joint has some of the best seafood near the coast. If only their music was from the 8ps and 90s it would be a favorite place to be. But the ambiance is for ancients who steal sugar packets, not for GenX and younger. Fries were over done. The "salad bar" is full of sweet creamy white "salads". No one here knows what to do about allergies. If you're allergic to anything, what you order will be devoid of salt, pepper, breading, love, flavor, anything worth bothering to serve. read more

Do not order the country fried steak, my husband ordered it. It was slimy and gummy tasting . The lunch special popcorn shrimp was decent. My 4 yr old got the special cup and we were charged $16 and then $2.99 for the sprite/pink lemonade . I had to go back in and the manager corrected it being as it was a $14 cup with drink included. It truly felt like a rip off for $56. We got the special cup the $8 kids meal and the $11.99 Lunch special. Wanted to try docs before moving to outta state. Unfortunately it's not up to par, it's quite sad because it really could be a great place. It was super clean inside so I appreciate that. read more

First time trying out this place. I ordered half dozen of best fried shrimp, dynamite shrimp, and half dozen of large boiled shrimp. The best fried shrimp comes with one trip salad and French fries. The one trip salad means you can only take one time to their salad bar. All the food just standard ok in my opinion. Nothing special or really delicious. In the salad bar, they have fresh veggies, all the salad toppings, salad dressing and potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad. FYI, the boiled shrimp is cold like it's come out from the fridge. The service is fast but the waiters seem rushing us to order. I mean this is our first time and we need time to take a look the menu which I did explain it to her as well. The place is clean and big. Plenty of parking spot during the Lunch time on the weekend. I think it's not worth to come back here, just this one time is enough. read more

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Doc's was recommended to us and somewhere we knew we wanted to try on our vacation. There were mixed reviews, but we decided to try instead of going to our original choice due to Docs having an early bird menu and grilled cheese. We knew early bird ended at 5:00 so we arrived around 4:00. Our entire party of 10 was not there to be seated so while we waited, we purchased items from the gift shop. We were quickly seated once everyone arrived but noticed we were not given the early bird menus. I went up and asked and got a look of the hostess not being very happy. She said they do not put out the early bird menus unless it is after September and you have to ask for it. She gave walked it back to our table and told the waitress we did our research. When we ordered our food there was no problem letting 2 kids and 1 adult order the kids cup off the kid's menu. One of the kids ordered a kid's meal and wanted a salad bar. They said it would be $4.99 and never mentioned it was one trip, so he did not get a lot thinking he could go back. He only wanted a little fruit and some salad and was told no. That is when she informed us it was only one trip for him. We had an adult with us who does not eat seafood or burgers and wanted the grilled cheese. She was not allowed to order off the kids' menu, or they did not offer an adult option for this (we were willing to pay an adult price), but they did not have a problem selling an adult a kid's drink. The food came and that was another disappointment. We ordered a loaded baked potato, and it came out plain. One person ordered grilled meal, and it came out fried. Another ordered a shrimp meal, and it came out the sampler meal. We were told it was entered correctly and she didn't know how it happened. There was not much food on the plates either and the taste did not live up to the hype. The fried shrimp was tiny so all you tasted was the breading. The fish tasted like it was frozen with garlic and butter on it. Then the checks came and we were charged for meals we didn't have. It was one of the meals that we were told was put in correctly. This was our last meal on vacation. It was the most expensive, least amount of food, and worst meal we had the entire trip. We wish we had gone with our original plan to go to a different restaurant. read more

The food and service were horrible. We arrived for the early specials and they were late seating us. The attendant seated us with the early special menu but they would not honor it. If the waiter had been on time taking our order it would have been in by 5:15 the deadline. Will not be back. Overpriced and terrible service. read more

Doc’s Seafood Shack - Seafood Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing all around! Definitely recommend and will be back!!

This was my first visit to this newest location of Doc's Seafood. Prior to this visit I've only eaten at the Doc's Seafood on Canal Road in Orange Beach. I have to say the experience at this Foley location was a massive upgrade from all my prior experiences at Doc's. I had their prime rib special for my initial visit and it was among the best prime rib experiences I've ever had. The service was attentive and the ambiance of the new building is really nice. They also have a nice looking salad bar here. Overall I was really happy with my overall experience and plan on adding this spot to my worthy of a return visit list. read more

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We have been to the Orange Beach location several times and always enjoyed it. This is a new location so we gave them a try. Not much of a crowd at 8:00 pm on a Monday, but the service was good and the food as well. Everything is clean and new. My wife had the fried shrimp and had the spider sandwich. The shrimp were delicious as expected. My soft shell crab was small, but it was crispy and tasty. And as usual, we got too many French fries. The Mud Slide was chocolatey and refreshing. Our server, Samantha, was helpful and efficient. She took our orders and the food came out fast. We will probably stick with the location in Orange Beach, but this place is pretty good. read more

Doc’s Seafood Shack - Seafood Near Me - Foley, Alabama

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Salad bar was the best part close to the server they were great. Salad bar had 3 kinds of lettuce fresh and crisp, lots of toppings, and multiple kinds of premade salads, broccoli, fruit, and pastas. The main dishes were ok, the shrimp was ok, the crab cakes, ok, the white fish, ok, sides ok, the gumbo was ok. The hush puppies were good. The table side cocktail sauce was fun. I would come back for the salad bar and to try prime rib on a Tuesday because this was not my spot for seafood. The restaurant was clean and it was a chill environment with TVs and early dinner specials. Also they sell sweaters if you need some local swag. read more

We are in GS on vacation and Docs was recommended. We shared the grilled seafood platter and it did not disappoint! The grilled shrimp and crab cakes were our favorites but loved everything. Staff was incredibly friendly. We'll be back! read more

I have to say,they might have gotten it together !!! We went back today for the all you can eat salad bar ! Our server Makayla was wonderful, she kept our glasses full and kept coming back to check on us !!! I will probably go back again !! Glad to see that they are improving !!! And the weather is getting better for the outside patio seating area !! read more

We came in at 5:57 and the early bird me is cut off at 6 pm. I jokingly asked if we could still order from that menu and the waitress very seriously said yes. So of course we were delighted. We placed our order and were given 2 salad bowls. I went up to the bar to make the salads and before I took the first bite, here came my entree. Goodness ok fast service. I had told the waitress that I would have a To Go order as well. As we were being rushed to eat, the waitress came over to me and sat down and said hey you probably want to go ahead and go up to the counter and place your to go order. I was not going to leave my meal to do that no. Anyways The whole experience was that we were there 20 minutes start to finish with our meal!!!!! I placed my to go order in which I was charged a 10% gratuity tip and then they had the nerve to ask for more!!! Yall pass on this place and go somewhere they appreciate a customer AND the tip read more

Doc’s Seafood Shack - Early bird grilled platter with baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Foley, Alabama

We have come in almost every Sunday after church with a larger group 7-12 people including kids, since you opened, we have had the same server every week. She is absolutely the best, my daughter loves her eye make it's all she talks about after our visit. Service is always top notch and she is always so bubbly and friendly. Love the salad bar comes with the dinner entrees now!! The only con is food is never "hot" warm at best most of the time. Today the food was very greasy and breading on the fried food was thicker and had no flavor, the server had our order remade very quickly, which we were all very happy the second time around. The service alone is why our group comes back every week. read more

We ordered 2, pick-4 platters of seafood which came out to $90 worth of food. The portion size was absolutely abysmal. The manager on call did speak with us and offered to help in whatever way she could. The quality of the food was nice though! read more

Doc’s Seafood Shack - Two pick four platters - Seafood Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Got to eat at Doc's Seafood in Foley this week and their so-called "Best fried shrimp in the entire civilized world" must be in the entire yankee world. I have worked in just about every yankee state and the fried shrimp at Doc's resembles yankee fried shrimp. There is a ton of batter on a what I call a small shrimp. The count is somewhere between 30-40. I am thinking 36-40 shrimp which is a small shrimp but "batter up" and they become one large wad of something. On the plus side, their portions are generous which they state in the ads. My wife's okra was fried right and out mac and cheese was ok. Our server was Faith and she did a wonderful job. I gave them a score of about a 7 due to their yankee shrimp. We also had a salad and their salad bar was real good. I enjoyed my salad. Other entries might be good but stay away from their fried shrimp. Faith held our order to the kitchen until we had finished our salad. She timed it just right. read more

My parents, husband, and I all went here for supper last night. The building & staff were outstanding! I did not have to open a single door, the salad bar was constantly being topped off, and they kept the restaurant spotless! We all had cocktails, I even got TWO Slurricanes, yum! (all of the drinks were worth their price, I was "warm" after the first one). The Doc's house brew was light & refreshing, your typical house beer. As far as the food goes, it is pricey! I would recommend SHARING the platters, our eyes were bigger than our bellies. My husband got a cheeseburger, just your run of the mill burger, obviously not what they are known for lol. Favorites: The grilled seafood platter. I begged them to let me buy their seasoning. I am not a fan of fish, but I gladly ate half of it! A bit of knowledge, the boiled shrimp is supposed to be served COLD. The crab cakes were delish! As far as the Super Seafood platter, it is your typical fried seafood plate. The best part: The stuffed crab, so so good! Dislikes: The gumbo, 2/10 ): Unseasoned and unimpressive, maybe we went on an off night, as they sell their gumbo by the gallon. The only other dislike of the night was the soft shell crab. You couldn't even tell it was crab. However, their salad bar was amazing, every topping you could ask for and some yummy side dishes. Chicken salad, pasta salad, potato salad, and seafood salad. As well as your other odds and ends you find at a salad bar. Definitely worth a try, some really interesting items on the menu. I wish there were some smaller options that were a little more price friendly. Overall, I would come back after a payday, but not every week if that makes sense. The staff gets an 11/10 though! Outstanding service! read more

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Great new foley location!! This location has a fantastic salad bar that is included with any dinner entree purchase! Good service, friendly and inviting atmosphere. Also a good place to catch any game the bar areas has lots of big screen tv's!! read more

My family and I came down for the weekend to go to Mardi Gras. We stopped here and ate one night and it was pretty good. My family seemed to like their food alright and the staff was nice. The inside was nice and big. I saw that they had a bar area with TV's as well. We would eat here again. read more

I had been to the Orange Beach location and loved it. This location was a let down. Yes, the crab cakes are still the best I've ever had, but when I ordered popcorn shrimp, at first they brought me a plate with six shrimp on it. SIX!!! I guess it was the fried shrimp platter? When they corrected it it was better. The hubs got the soup and salad. What a let down!! It was a small bowl for the salad bar (ONE trip ONLY) and a CUP...NOT a bowl, of gumbo. He said the gumbo was bland and he was left wanting. I was so hopeful, and left moderately disappointed. But if you go, trust me, get the crab cakes! read more

26.00 for a shrimp dinner. Includes potatoes and a crummy coleslaw. Too expensive. Once you add a couple beers you'll end up paying 42.00. Not for me. Wont be back. read more

We enjoyed our meals. Went on Thursday evening and had the specials. Good prices. Decor is nice inside and out.

Food was just okay. Service was terrible! I asked my server for lemons. Twice. The third time, she went to check on two more tables before going to get them. In the meantime, we complained to the manager who acted like he didn't care if she brought them or not. But here is a pic of the bowl I received. They were already squeezed!!! They obviously don't need this local's business! read more

Doc’s Seafood Shack - Squeezed lemons that were brought to me. - Seafood Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Our server was great. Kind and attentive. The food was not worth the money. I ordered Doc's Julie and it was so salty and the portion a little small. My husband had the Grilled Seafood Platter and his fish was also over-salted. My daughter had the popcorn shrimp and the shrimp was very greasy. We put the shrimp on a napkin to absorb the excess oil. I'll rate the food 3 stars. Service and cleanliness of the restaurant 5 stars. read more

Nice new building but food is over priced. Salad bar is good but doesn't compare to Wolf Bay. French fries were the best thing I had there. Burger was over cooked and dry. Service was lacking. Place was empty when we were there. Might be a place to have a beer but I would go somewhere else to eat. read more

The prices are high with limited selections. Disappointing! We ordered unlimited salad bar with a sandwich only to be told we could only get a one trip with that selection of meal. My son ordered a loaded potato and when it was delivered it was a plain baked potato that he had to put on his butter and sour cream. Save your time and go somewhere else that has better food and prices. read more

Their fish.in pond raised and imported. The gumbo is not very good. The crab cakes are not made with Gulf coast crab meat. My wife will not be back. James Barnell read more

Pros: The staff is wonderful. The hostess (Shelby I think?) was very friendly and bubbly. We had 2 different food servers (one of them may have gone on break?) and they both were very efficient and personable. I loved the salad bar. The seafood salad and chicken salad were very good. The crab cakes were also delicious. The add on of $4.99 is a great value for a one time trip to the salad bar. Cons: Some of the portions seem small for the price. Also, the restaurant is kind of noisy and feels like a mall food court. There is nothing to divide the space. I am hoping that since they are new, they will add a lot more decor to absorb some of the sound. But currently, it is not very cozy. Overall impressions: Wonderful staff, good food, mixed impression on value, ambiance is lacking. PS: The salted caramel Bushwhacker is amazing! read more

Outstanding food and service! Prime rib was tender and juicy. Fried shrimp was excellent as usual.

My third time there! Favorite fried shrimp! Everyone is always friendly and fast service. Today was my son's birthday and he wanted to get a hamburger from there. They made his visit extra special for him and I really appreciated it! He was so excited! Entire staff was welcoming and as always, the food was great. read more

AYCE Salad bar $13.99 and crab cakes $16.99 are very good AND SERVICE WAS GREAT. However husband got the pick 2.. which came with 6 shrimp, and 2 small pieces of fish for $30.99. Fried Shrimp had so much breading on it you couldn't taste the shrimp. Breading tasted like Popeyes..definitely won't be back for the seafood platters at that price. read more

I advised the 2 ladies at the entrance that it was my mother's B-Day and told our waitress. I had no idea they didn't offer dessert for such but the waitress came to the table and told my mom Happy Birthday but never even offered a dessert menu as an option. She turned 81 today and just finished cancer treatments a week ago. Needless to say, a momentous occasion...I went back to the entrance and advised the same young ladies that if they don't offer anything for b-days, fine, but at least. OFFER a dessert menu. All they could say was that I should have let them know. I did. Food was good but I'm so disappointed. Should have gone to Wolf Bay. read more

It was not that great service was not that good kept messing up my orders I asked for no ice in my drink and I got ice in my drink

As others, have been to the Orange Beach location but the vibes are definitely different. The Foley restaurant feels more like Texas Roadhouse. Plenty of parking. Workers were all friendly. Didn't have to wait long for food but we went at 4:30 pm in January. I had looked it up to check out the menu and the prices looked high didn't figure worth the drive from Orange Beach. Then saw a few days later they have a Prime Rib special on Tuesdays from 4 pm-close and we happened to be in Foley so we stopped in. Also was curious to see their salad bar. For $23.99 you get prime rib, a choice of side, a roll and 1 trip salad bar. My husband and I split the prime rib. It was good and cooked perfectly (medium), husband said the baked potato he got for the side was just okay. I ordered an extra side of green beans for myself and they didn't look very appealing but had really good flavor and would get again. I was impressed with the salad bar. My husband loves beets so I got a few of those for him, the chicken salad was very good, as well as the pasta salad, shrimp pasta salad and broccoli salad. I would rather have all those than lettuce salad. Was so worth the price for all the food we got but again the 1 trip salad was included with the meal. Otherwise, if you are wanting the salad bar only, go with the All You Can Eat option for $2 more than the one trip. Would go again if they have a special deal going on. read more

Wow was not expecting much since it was only their second day being open, but these people got it going on. Everybody was super nice the food and prices were exceptional. I had the fried shrimp and yes, they are the best in the whole civilized world as were the onion rings. Salad bar had a good selection of items the chicken salad was really good. I give them a 10 out of 10. this will be our new go to restaurant here in Foley. Big shout out to KK and Chad for making us feel so special. You make a great team. read more

new opening in foley will not go there again this is not a seafood restaurant it is a franchise like mc donalds,i had the jumbo soft shell crab not even close to jumbo all fried flour for big money read more