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    Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Create Your Own Platter with fried shrimp, crab cakes & new potatoes
    Allison B.

    You just know when you walk into a place like this with a plain interior and cracked leather chairs it's going to be good. We came in on a Friday afternoon for a lunch after coming across Yelp reviews while in search of a local place with fried oysters and fried shrimp. The claim to be the "best friend shrimp in the entire civilized world" is a big one, so of course it needed to be tested. I'm not a seafood eater, but my husband and in laws believe they have earned the right to make that claim. I ordered the Island Chicken and added a side of okra. So good! I loved the fries and their hush puppies. The ranch I used to dip my fries in was tasty too! My husband and in laws all ordered a variation of the create your own platter with fried shrimp, fried oysters, and crab cakes. My MIL says she rarely eats cole slaw because she's always been picky about it but she LOVED hers here. She even made sure I got a to go box to take the portion I didn't eat with me. She's been wanting fried oysters since they got their condo earlier this week and said the ones she had here did not disappoint. My husband loved that he could add a cup of gumbo onto his fried platter for only $3. I asked everyone for their meal rating since I don't feel I can rate a restaurant that primarily serves seafood solo because I don't eat it. Everyone said they deserve the full 5 stars, except my father-in-law who said the dessert makes it a 10! I had a key lime pie while they ordered the banana. Everything was great! My only regret is that no one had enough room to even attempt to try a world-famous bushwhacker. Sadly, we leave after this weekend to go back home. However, I'm confident they'll be coming back often to eat more fried shrimp!

    Fried shrimp and crabcakes
    Ava G.

    "Best Fried Shrimp In The Entire Civilized World" They ain't lying! Locals eat here, so you know it's good. The fried shrimp is to die for! I've also tried their baked shrimp, grilled shrimp, crab cakes, and baked fish. The crabcakes come with a delicious sauce. The baked shrimp taste reminacent of shrimp scampi with all the buttery goodness! Fries are cooked to perfection. One thing to note: you make your own cocktail sauce here, all the ingredients are available at the table. Drinks are good, you can get them in a souvenir cup as well! Decent amount of parking available. They have cute merch shirts, I got one for myself!

    Fried chicken salad

    Food was chef's kiss! Highly recommend the stuffed crab - you get 3 per order, with 2 sides & hush puppies! Limited selections for non-seafood eaters - chicken fingers , salads, mozzarella sticks. I had the $20 fried chicken salad the first night we visited; expensive yes, but very large, fresh, and delicious. I think our waiter was possibly one of the family members/owners. Friendly but no-nonsense and was helpful with the menu. Definitely a locals place, which we love. Older building but very clean - had a fish camp vibe Husband wouldn't leave town without another visit. He talked about the stuffed crab all week long until we returned and he ordered it again. This visit I had the fried fish, disappointing. It was very tough. I asked my husband if it had the skin on it but no, it kind of seemed like it had been reheated after the initial fry ‍, but oh man, that stuffed crab!! Don't confuse this location/ review with Doc's Seafood and Steaks bc we did not visit there. This is the one on Canal Road. Recommend!!

    Crab claws dinner
    Kathy D.

    There are two locations, we went to the Shack on Canal. Was very friendly and welcoming. The service was excellent and a casual, comfortable family restaurant. I "built my own" plate with fish, "the best" shrimp and oysters which were also delicious! Food was hoy and plentiful! (Cole slaw and potatoes). I loved the potatoes and slaw was perfect! My husband got the crab claws which were piled high and he enjoyed. We both got a drink, wasn't the best. We were hoping it was better than our hotel pool bar, wasn't. Was cheap tasting...but Loved our food!!

    Grilled Mahi Mahi w/Okra and New Potatos
    Jeff L.

    Every time we visit the area, we are sure to have dinner at Doc's. There are two, and we've only been to the one on Canal which is the original, and rather than explore the other, we stick to what we know. It's a dumpy not-so-little place at the corner of a busy intersection which makes in/out and parking a mess, but it's SO worth it. As usual, we all started with a cup of gumbo, as we love theirs. Son had grilled Mahi because he's not a huge seafood lover but the 'steak fish' types are ok for him. If only I could convince him to explore the menu more and try some other things, I think he'd love them. Wife had grilled shrimp skewers and I had the fried fish and clams. Normally I do the ridiculous huge seafood platter but I was trying to be 'good' - my pledge was to have more grilled less fried. So downsizing to two items was my self-compromise! All the sides were good, portions huge. Their okra is always great. Doc's is ALWAYS going to be crowded, but this was a rare time we didn't have to wait to get in. Service was prompt and friendly and once again the whole experience didn't disappoint! We've been coming to the area for years, and Doc's is one of the few places that has the 'every single time' designation and has never been moved for something different. It'll be on the list again next time!!

    Brian H.

    Delicious white fish and gumbo. It was really good. Simple restaurant. Nothing fancy. Down home southern cooked food. Restaurant was clean, comfortable, and spacious. Service was good. Nice atmosphere and ambiance.

    Ahi tuna nachos

    Cocktail sauce you make yourself table-side is pretty ingenious. Oysters great! I'd give it 3.75 stars. Needs a lil TLC

    Blue Plate Lunch special(Monday): Fried Fish with Fried Okra and Butter Beans
    Carson D.

    This restaurant. This location specifically. A must try if in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Each weekday a specific Blue Plate lunch special is offered from 11am-2pm. Lots of food for a really good price. I really don't think you could go wrong with anything here at Doc's. Basically anything fried is going to be delicious. Their batter used, is a coating that is next level compared to other restaurants in the area. The fried chicken is yummy and as they claim their fried shrimp may be the best in the entire civilized world. I really love this restaurant and highly recommend it!

    Oysters and Clams
    Coleman O.

    We went to Doc's as we have hundreds of times. Each and every time, it just does not disappoint. It's a typical local seafood restaurant with a rustic vibe, but you go to Docs for the food and service. We ordered the Gumbo and the bar is set for Gumbo....okra based and full of delicious ingredients, it truly is the epitome of Gumbo. And we decided on the Crab Claws, and again, fresh claws that were utterly fantastic and what crab claws should be. Top it off with great service, and you get the Gulf Of Mexico's finest seafood and an epic dining experience right in our back yard. There are not enough words to describe how good Docs is....is there any wonder why the locals flock to Docs? Nope. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    Gumbo excellent
    Dawn B.

    We had such a great time here. The service was awesome. When we walked in the lobby was busy and most, if not all, tables were full. We found two seats at the "bar" area and popped a squat. This was an excelled decision as we had people constantly checking in on us. THE FOOD!!! The ordered: Gumbo, fried shrimp, and a platter with catfish, fried oysters and stuffed crab. I didn't care for the stuffed crab, mostly because of the texture but my hubby loved them. The fried shrimp was excellent. Next time I will make sure to get more shrimp. I had an alcoholic drink that was fruity, amazing and strong but I can't renege the name.

    Lauri B.

    3/26/2025: This place is a little hole in the wall locals eatery claiming to have "The Best Fried Shrimp in the Entire Civilized World". That's a heavy statement, so of course, I was intrigued. I can honestly say, they live up to this statement. I live in Houston, Texas where good seafood is abundant and I vacation in Pensacola, Florida every year where I have enjoyed some very tasty shrimp meals. I've never had fried shrimp like this! We wanted to try a little of everything, so we opted for the seafood platter and started with the fried onion rings as an appetizer. They could honestly changed their restaurant slogan to include best damn onion rings, best damn gumbo, and best damn fried shrimp! I would recommend the fried shrimp platter and skip the seafood platter. The fried crab was good, the coleslaw was good, the catfish was okay (I'm not a big fan of catfish) and the fried oysters were okay (also not a fan of fried oysters), but the shrimp takes the blue ribbon! Perfectly battered, large shrimp with tasty tartar sauce. It was delicious! The portions are large enough to split. I didn't count, but there had to be at least 10 large onion rings in our order. They serve them with homemade ranch. We were very satisfied and full after our lunch. They have indoor and outdoor seating. One thing to note if you choose outdoor seating, do not sit by the windows that look into the interior. The door between the inside and outside slams and shakes the windows which was distracting. It didn't ruin my lunch, but it is something to note. Parking is close by, but the parking lot is somewhat small when they are crowded. Orange Beach, Alabama is a beautiful area to visit. We made the short drive from Pensacola, Florida. They probably have several great restaurants but this one is definitely a spot you don't want to miss!

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    1 month ago

    the wait staff was excellent. Very attentive. The food...OMG.. the best fried shrimp. Ambience easy and laid back. Highly recommend!

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    Excellent! Great atmosphere and food! Will def be back next time we're in Orange Beach

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    Food and extras were superb. Their horseradish for fresh oysters was off the chart. An old world staple that has a solid future.

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    The people here were awesome and the food was great!!! The food came out fast!! We will definitely be coming back to eat!!

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    Great food. Very good portions. Awesome Pina colada. Less than 15mins wait. Great staff.

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    One of our favorite place... senior plates are value meal .. food has always been very good. Friendly owner & staff..

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    Ask the Community - Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

    Is there crab legs?

    My wife ordered crab claws. I don't know about crab legs.

    Omg I love this place but what's in the weird wooden room?

    Been their tons of times, haven’t noticed little wooden room, must have been to hungry.

    Do they have tv's to watch football?

    Yes they do. However, just two TVs

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    Barometer Waterfront Grill - Blackened Grouper

    Barometer Waterfront Grill

    4.1(61 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    This little sleeper of a place was quite the surprise. When we pulled up there was very little…read morebusiness which caused us concern. We were seated immediately by the staff and sat outside with awesome views of the marina. For an appetizer we chose the crab and shrimp dip served with naan bread. The dip had plenty of meat and sprinkled with thinly sliced parm. The naan bread was hot as well. I chose the Bayou Cajun Pasta that was full of sausage, shrimp, crawfish and peppers. It was piping hot and the spicy level was high but not spicy hot. My son had the shrimp and fish basket. The shrimp were large and perfectly prepared. The fish came with the tail fin on it and was delicious. Finally my daughter-in-law had the shrimp scampi and she said it was delightful. Thanks for the great food and service.

    Came in with a larger party of over 50+ people, so the circumstances were a bit different. Each…read moretable was waited on by a team of 4-5 servers. They did an exceptional job. The inside of the restaurant was beautifully designed, with an upscale beach vibe right on the marina. As well as, a tiki bar for drinks and more food options. Lots of outdoor seating is available during the warmer months. Offering a lunch/brunch menu from 10am-3pm mon-sat, opened at 9am on sunday and dinner menu till close. I had the Shrimp Scampi & brussel sprouts to eat and the Orange Beach Sangria. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great. The pasta had an overpowering lemon flavor and the brussel sprouts in a vinegar-like dressing. Overall, this was a good experience wise from service to ambiance, but the food could have been better.

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    Downstairs bar side

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    The Gulf - Mahi-Mahi Tacos

    The Gulf

    4.1(2k reviews)
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    The atmosphere and location of The Gulf are unmatched. Beautiful views, palm trees, and right on…read morethe water. It was very busy when we arrived, so finding a seat was a little stressful. My advice, find a seat, have someone order at the order window, then head to the bar to order drinks. The wait to order food took about a half hour. It was very quick to get our drinks. We were able to snag a couch area on a platform. It was so comfy and we loved the views. A heads up- if you snag a couch like this, kids will get up on the platform and jump off of it. People will step up on the platform and walk extremely close to you. I had to ask a kid to stop throwing sand by us because we were eating our dinner. It was a little chaotic. We were extremely patient and understand, but I could see some people being very upset and annoyed. After ordering, our food came out pretty quick. I started with the coconut grouper bites and they were phenomenal. Light breading, lightly sweat, and flaky. I had the Gulf Grilled Cobia and it was phenomenal. The fish was tender, flaky, and light. No fishiness at all. The sauce on the fish was also delightful. My husband and son had the fajita skewers and both enjoyed them. My husband also had the peel and eat shrimp and said they were amazing at The Gulf. Our drinks were okay. We had better drinks at other places during the week, but they weren't bad. We would return, but try to come on an off-time that wasn't so busy.

    This place was super cute but the food was very expensive and not worth the quality. We ordered two…read moremeals on the cheaper end of the menu and it was over $80 with no drinks. Our meals came with fries and the fries tasted like they were cooked two hours ago in old frying oil. Then, we ordered drinks, I got a margarita and it tasted super weird like they put a bunch of club soda in it?? So yeah the environment was nice but if you go I wouldn't order anything. There's another restaurant across the street Cobalt that we went to the night before and their food was amazing! The food quality was way higher and the prices were great!

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    The menu and Jerry!

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    Shrimp tacos with a view

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