Food and service was very good and plenty of portions. We got ours doordashed and everything was good.

Very casual place along the main road in Orange Beach. From outside it gives slightly upscale but inside it's totally casual. Since it had rained off and on all day, we opted to eat inside. Service was a 6 on a scale of 10. Our server was "interesting". He didn't share the specials but luckily they were taped to the hostess stand. When we asked about things he would say glad you asked or you're so smart. I felt he was being sarcastic but other than that he was fine. All the staff we encountered were nice. Mom and I ordered the fried shrimp. I love shrimp so it was a no brainer for me. He sold my mom on it since they have the best fried shrimp in the gulf (that's actually on the wall too). My sister got the grouper special. Food came out quickly. We loved our food. Coleslaw was good and you got a good portion size. My sister said her grouper was seasoned well and fried perfectly. While I did enjoy my shrimp I would have devoured them if I had more cocktail sauce. You make your own at the table, which was fun but it just wasn't enough. I made two and it still wasn't the amount I like. Overall, good experience and food was good too. read more

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Good: Steaks are pricey but great! Service is great. Waitress named Josey was very nice. Food came fast. Bad: They fried the stuffed crab shells, looked like toasted ravioli from St. Louis. Over cooked and dry. Chicken tender appetizer was a nice portion size but tasted awful. We think they needed to change their grease. The chicken was decent on inside but bad oil soaked breading and made it inedible. If you want your tea or soda to taste good you might want to order water. Our drinks were watery and had too much ice. Cola was see through, sweet tea very weak and watery. Ambiance: if it's cool enough to eat outdoors do so. Inside is a dreary grey with black tables and overall feeling of depression it's so dark. If you are getting a steak they seem to do that well. Otherwise would not recommend. read more

Being a recent relo to the Foley area from Daphne, we have been looking for new food spots and decided to try Doc's - BIG mistake. First let me say the help is welcoming and helpful, sadly that's where the good news stops. The menu is limited and WAY overpriced - big time ! The setting is definitely for the over 50 crowd (aka music, menu selections, salad bar, etc). Lots of "fried" food, little grilled or fresh options. For us when we see "warning signs" after sitting down, we always opt for the least likely stomach offender listed on the menu, in our case the grilled fish sandwich and standby burger both coming with fries. Here is a short list of our YIKES 1) both our sandwiches had previously cooked/prepared meat on them, is was clearly just warmed up for the delivery :( 2) fries were warm not hot and seasoned funny 3) when I asked for mustard they had only the takeaway dispensers no on table dispensing unit :( 4) sandwiches were really bad, the fish was swimming in grease, so much so the bun was not edible. The hamburger was so dry it made sawdust seem like an oasis. 5) coffee was cool on delivery and when we asked them to nuke it , the waitress informed us they did not have a microwave on site - really ? 6) both of us agreed that the best thing on our plate was the garnish of tomato and lettuce 7) a $40 tab plus tip was the icing on the cake This place is new .. the food however is some of the worst we have ever had - the only way we would return is if we were arrested and handcuffed, then blindfolded beforehand. read more

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Dinner last night. We had blackened grouper and fried white fish. Very good! Marcus our waiter was very efficient and wonderful to deal with. I highly recommend Doc's seafood and steaks on Orange Beach! read more

This place came highly recommended to us so I had high expectations. It was very busy, so we had to wait a little, which we didn't mind. The parking lot was jammed and hard to navigate. We waited and were seated earlier than told. Server was quick, kind and helpful. The rating is mostly for the food. We got seafood platters and they were okay. The food was heavily fried and the breading encompassed most of the actual "seafood." The grilled shrimp were good and the crab cake were our favorite. Also, the make your own cocktail sauce is lowkey lazy for me. Just provide cocktail sauce. Overall, it was an okay experience if you're looking for fried food. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Doc's was our first stop after long travel day. They were not too busy when we arrived which was great for our burgeoning appetites. Service was great and quick with our food coming out fast. We sat almost outside on the porch. I had fried shrimp and oysters meal and my wife had the fried shrimp and fish. It's a lot of fried but great fare. The French fries were very good too! Prices were about what you would expect for the area. Enjoyed our visit. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Shrimp and Fish - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Great service and good food! The gumbo was superb and the fried shrimp is definitely the best I had!

Shrimp was some of the best I have ever had and server was a blast. In Gulf shores and like shrimp- this is a must try.

Our server, Leyni, was excellent!! The food was very good. The grilled shrimp PO Boy was outstanding. The gumbo was a little light on the seafood but tasty. read more

Food was so fresh! Service was great, our waitress was super sweet! There was a bit of a wait time, but it's right across from the beach so not too bad. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - 14oz ribeye with loaded baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Just like they promised.....It was the best fried shrimp I ever had! Gumbo was also excellent. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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tonight we tried the Docs location on perdido drive. while it lacks the old seafood location feel that i always enjoy at Docs on Canal, it is spacious and clean with outdoor seating available. we sat at the bar and enjoyed the combo plate of oysters, shrimp, and stuffed crab. although they do have the best fried shrimp in the civilized world, if you know you know, i enjoy their stuffed crab best. bar service is typically always fast, one reason we love it and this location did not disappoint. this location is much larger so if your trying to reduce your wait this location is a better choice for you. if your always on island time, maybe i see you on canal. read more

Food for the masses, not for me. Did not want to pay 52 dollars for a steak. Got a 25 dollar hamburger steak cooked beyond perfection. Skip this one could be better. read more

Food wouldn't be flavorful without frying. Food is subpar and service is worse. Will be finding another restaurant ASAP.

Not worth the money or your time. Oysters not cooked. Grouper awful. Grilled shrimp not grilled.

First off, the staff was very friendly and attentive to our table our entire meal. Food was fresh and absolutely amazing. The bathroom was also very clean as well. I tried the grilled oysters and the fried seafood platter. I highly recommend this place to newcomers as it was our first time. Just a great establishment. read more

Quick and great service. Loved the shrimp, clam strips, and hush puppies. Great outdoor seating read more

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The food was ok. The crab cakes were probably the best thing we ordered. The red snapper was too salty. The sides did not have much taste to them. The raw oysters were small but good. The steamed oysters were good. read more

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Would not call it the best shrimp in the world as it was over cooked and they were pretty tough and chewy but it's also peak season and they were slammed so there's that.. not really a fair review given this as service was not good.. but then again this on the main strip in a main tourist trap section so one would think they would be accustomed to it and prepared.. ?? Gifting them another .5 a star up to a solid three to be understanding of that ... read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Bushwacked!... ready for some grub!! - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Food is always plentiful. Food is great. Service is impeccable with our normal waiter. We love sitting outside even on a hot day. I recently ordered seafood platter and while I can eat a lot, I could not finish this one. I tried my hardest. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Well it looks like a buffet. Reds, gumbo, and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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We passed by this place on our way to the hotel and noticed they claim on their menu "#1 steak in America." My husband said, "That's a bold statement. I may have to see if it's true or not." So we did! We arrived at lunch and there were several vehicles in the parking lot, but no wait to be seated. He ordered the 20 oz Ribeye with fries (noted as "premium fries" on the menu) & I ordered the Fish Fillet, blackened, with a loaded baked potato. Loaded = the usual butter, sour cream, along with shredded cheese, green onions, and bacon bits. His steak looked beautiful, but we laughed because the premium fries just looked like regular crinkle cut. He tasted one and then thoughtfully, with the air of a seasoned, Michelin star chef, said, "These are ... Oreida ... Extra Crispy ....Crinkle Cut. Exactly what we buy at home." I'm not arguing with that confidence. My plate also looked wonderful. The menu plainly says at the top that my order comes with fries or baked potato along with Cole slaw and hush puppies but I didn't see that until after I got my order and wondered "why do I have slaw?" Had I noticed this, I would've substituted broccoli or something else for the slaw. It was fine, completely my error not theirs. Verdict: he said the steak, while good, was NOT in fact, the #1 steak in America. Had it been a $28 steak at Long Horn, he said, he would've been very pleased. However, this was a $42 steak claiming to be the best along with what we suspect was Oreida crinkle cut fries. My fish was very good though, good enough to take the leftovers with me so I can enjoy them later. The service was excellent and overall, food was good. Solid 4 stars. read more

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After going to the original Doc's for years and being huge fans of the fried shrimp and Spider Burger we decided today to see what the new store is all about. In part because it has four times as many beers on tap and more wine offerings as well. I also noted that they do a Marg with Hornitos, Cointreau, Agave, fresh lime juice, lemon and orange. If this is truly done with freshly squeezed lime juice then I'm def interested. But get this... $19! Nowhere in all of Texas; even in big city, top tier restaurants have I ever encountered a $19 Margarita. I'd have to watch this poured to buy in to this cocktail. LOL. These days we always order a dozen fries shrimp each, a la carte. No sides to interfere with the main business. We opened the store today at lunch and these came out perfectly cooked, super hot and as crispy as crisp can be. As we were still hungry we ordered six more to share and these had obviously been cooked earlier and then plated for us from a pan under a warmer. Still tasty but soggy and just warm. This store is humongous and while pleasant enough a dining venue it just does not hold the appeal for us of the old seafood dive ambiance of the original store. So we'll stick with the original store for the Best Fried Shrimp in the Entire Civilized World! read more

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Great food and service! Will definitely be back! We had a large party and the staff was very accommodating!

We are locals and have frequented Docs maybe half a dozen times. Their fare is pretty much centered on fried seafood and we know that going in. Last trip which was recent I ordered the soft shell crabs and although I knew they weren't fresh, they were really just pretty much fried batter. And I'm a soft shell aficionado if I do say so myself. Maybe they should only serve these in season. The oysters on the po-boy were not freshly shucked as well. The shrimp on the loaf was the best item of the night. I got a draft beer for $6 which wasn't very cold. With my dinner I got two new potatoes and two bites of a pretty good coleslaw. Service was fine and friendly but cannot go over a 3 star ok rating for now. Might stick to lunch for our next meal here and enjoy some fried chicken. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Winter special seafood combo - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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The really do have the worlds best fried shrimp - the grilled shrimp are amazing too.

Horrible food. Expensive , we don't like , we order crab sandwich , it was horrible , no flavor

Definitely not the best shrimp in the civilized world - way too much breading! Restaurant was nice inside. We sat at the bar and service was good. read more

The restaurant was busy and we were a party of 2 so we took the first available table, which was in the bar area. Our waitress was also the bartender, she took our order and was delivered fast. My wife had the boiled shrimp was very good and cooked well. I had the Best Fried shrimp, as advertised in the civilized world, it was good but the "make your own tartar sauce" was what sold me on the shrimp. The atmosphere in the restaurant was sea-fairing and the esthetics were nicely done. Thanks Barry B. read more

We stopped in for lunch. We shared a pick 3 combo. The broiled shrimp were good but not great, the fried oysters were great and the fried shrimp were excellent. Very good service from Kelly. A great stop for lunch in an area that has a few hundred restaurants. read more

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The grilled shrimp were very delicious. Making your own cocktail sauce was pretty cool as well. Great service and nice atmosphere. When we were leaving saw the sign outside and it made me like the place even more. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Love the shout out for Charlie Kirk - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Met at Docs for early lunch. Food was good, tasty Had grilled chicken salad which was huge and fresh. Husband had double burger with cheese. He enjoy it and said it was good. Other family members had seafood and said it was good and fresh. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Lunch - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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We got there late -- after 8pm -- when we knew they closed at 9pm. No problem! We were seated promptly and our orders placed. Food arrives quickly, hot and fresh. The shrimp, both fried and grilled, were tasty with very large portions. The new potatoes were perfectly cooked red potatoes, served with butter. Nothing else needed. Even though we were there near closing, refills were done quickly and service did not suffer. The ambience is casual with plenty of seating. Looks like a hole in the wall from outside but is homey on the inside. I like it! Recommended. read more

The food was really good. We walked in at 11am as they were opening and received the worst attitude from the host. She was extremely upset we had walked in as she was getting settled in at the podium. The management apologized and let us know she's not usually like that but she was annoyed by getting guests just as the doors opened. Its best to visit this establishment a good 30 minutes after they open. read more

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First time to the area on a quick mini vacation from CO. Found Docs Seafood Shack online and decided to stop in for dinner. Our waiter Dallas was amazing, very friendly, attentive and made our dining experience easy and fun. Food came out quick, accurate and very tasty. Great overall dining experience and look forward to dining here again next time we're in the area. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - NY Strip dinner with fried shrimp and loaded baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

This restaurant is wonderful! I had the Island chicken which was delicious with cheese and grilled pineapple. My husband had deep fried oysters and they were good too. Our waitress was very friendly and quick too. The restaurant had a gift shop in front but the tables and chairs were plain and ugly. read more

Over priced and under delivered! Very surprised they mainly offered platter. Which were expensive and seams to be deep fried from a bag. We ate at several higher end restaurants and payed much less and better quality food. read more

Great service on a Sunday afternoon 11-24. Happy hour 7 days a week 3-7. $2 drafts $3 wine!! Daily food specials after 4 pm. Has the casual beach bar/ restaurant atmosphere- some padded seats! Tried a steak w shrimp and grilled mahi both tasty! Tried the gumbo which was hearty . Make your own cocktail sauce at the table is another signature feature.. Lots of big screen tvs to watch sports etc. No wait to be seated yet this is low season.. outdoor cornhole off front patio also to enjoy. read more

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Food was only so so. Mostly fried options and not much else. Others highly recommended it so we were disappointed.

Service was great. I went at lunchtime. First, I thought it was on the water-it's not. Second, in spite of signs everywhere saying " best fried shrimp in the world " I wasn't impressed. I ordered the filet of fish sandwich with fries. I got enough fries, overcooked, for 3 people. The fish was nothing special. There's daily lunch specials. read more