Classic fried seafood with waterfront seating. This is not fancy - it's southern goodness. I enjoy the fried shrimp, fish & oysters. They host live music on the weekends as well! read more

Great down south river front dining for the whole family. There is an indoor seating section seperate from the indoor bar area which features a sitting area with couches & a big screen. There are 2 outdoor sitting sections. 1 has a huge fireplace for winter nights & the other sits right next to the sand box for the kids. On game nights, the football game will be playing & the atmosphere is great. There also is a band playing on a good night. There is a marina as well as a dock to pull up to for quick pick ups. The service is great & always friendly. The food is good & similar to most all other places in the area. The owner will sometimes come sit & talk & he seems to be a pretty cool fellow. Drinks are a little pricey but that seems to be everywhere now. read more

Just okay, really. Most items seemed to tend to the bland side and our dining companion informed us that the prices have gone up and the portions have gone down. That's not a good combination. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Big daddy burger - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Food and ambiance,all good.Try it I'm sure you'll be back for again,and recommend this restaurant to your friends.I

To be perfectly honest, I fount this place on Yelp after exhausting nearly every other possibility (other places had waaay too long of a wait). During this past 4th of July, I wanted to find some local sea-food in a place with great atmosphere, good pricing, and a little off the beaten path. Big Daddy's Grill met all of those expectations. My wife and I made a party of 2, and they were able to sit us immediately, although right by the kitchen entrance/exit. This actually worked to our advantage, as every single passing waitress/server continued to ask us if we needed anything and offered genuine interest with smiles galore. It should be noted that their interest in our dining experience did not become annoying or bothersome. They seemed to know how often each other had talked with us, and were careful to not annoy us with their inquiries. My wife and I both ordered split po' boys. She had the shrimp and soft-shell crab, while I opted for the crawfish and softshell variety. She had the onion rings and I went with the fries. We also ordered the fried crab claw appetizer (1/4 lb), which was absolutely delicious, and in retrospect, made me glad I had not ordered the 1/2 lb, which would have been way too much for 2 people. As it were, the portions were huge (though my wife's half with the shrimp could have used more qty) They had live music playing, as they do on the weekends, I guess, and while it was quality, it was entirely too loud for the space they had. This is pretty much the sole reason to keep them from a 5-star review. I often couldn't hear my wife speaking at all, even though we were practically shouting. Thankfully, the duo took multiple breaks, which allowed us a chance to converse without the need for a bull-horn. Overall, the quality of the food was fantastic (though the foodie in me would have liked a less 'peppery' batter for the fried food, which every source-food shares-LET THE FOOD SPEAK FOR ITSELF!) and the portions were well in alignment with the prices being asked. I know this review is lengthy, but it deserves a reading just as the experience at Big Daddy's Grill deserves a chance. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - The fried crab claws. - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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This is a great hidden gem. Reasonably priced with excellent food and great service. The wings are huge the crab claws are the best around and even the burgers are great. Onion rings and sweet potatoes are really good. You just can't go wrong eating here. We love taking people who have not been here because they love it. We are only here for a month every year but we eat here at least once a week. read more

fried pickles, blackened shrimp, hush puppies were all great! little sand pit area for the kids to play in so hubs & i pretended we were on a date night. highly recommend. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - blackened shrimp with sweet potato fries! - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Pretty darn good. kinda pricey though, and no oysters or crabclaws. over all good food and service.

Big Daddy's Grill is your local riverside Burger Joint. Great fried, Blackened and grill seafood. Well known for the Big Daddy Burger and the Big Daddy Basket including enough fried fish, shirmp, crab claws, oysters and fries. (enough for 2). They have TVs for football season and live music on Friday and Saturdays most of the year. If the weather is nice sit outside on the covered deck and watch the boaters on fish river. Overall a great place friendly service and calm atmosphere for all guest. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Great fried crab claws as you might can tell...Thanks for a great meal Jason aka Big Daddy. - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Great big portions to share and take your family. Right on the water you can dock your boat, fill up, & eat and pay for it all on one bill. Margaritas & mixed drinks are not a disappointment. Picnic style benches with plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Once on a while you have the craving for fried food and this place had it . I had the fried shrimp and catfish, fried green beans and fried pickles... All good , not greasy. The place is by the river so it's pretty nice to sit outside. There's a great sand area for the kids to hang out. The best were the fresh baked pies...peanut butter yum ! read more

Great place indoor and outdoor seating. Sand yard for kids to play. Great staff GREAT food My husband and I had the Big Daddy's burger and you better be hungry, it's BIG Great place, will be going back Wonderful crab cakes read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Great hamburger - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Nice little casual place with a nice laid back atmosphere. Met a buddy there for lunch. Was not busy. The wait staff were friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. The food was hot and fresh. read more

Enjoyed some amazing crab claws, fried shrimp and catfish. Their Gumbo is outstanding and we really liked the wraps and Po-Boy sandwiches.The shrimp are plump and great tasting. Service is fast and friendly! Wherever you are, this restaurant is worth the trip to Fish River near Fairhope, AL. Not far from Mobile! read more

So glad my husband and I found this place while traveling back roads of Fairhope. The food was awesome! I had crab cakes platter (mostly crab meat and not mostly filler like most places) and hubby had chicken tenders which actually were 3 large filets. We dined overlooking the river. What a great view! Service was super nice and quick too. There were guys playing live music outside which was an additional surprise. Telling all my friends, and will definitely be back. read more

Really?! Dinner at Big Daddy's was awesome! Can't wait to go back. The crab claws were good. The fried shrimp were great as were the oysters. The hush puppies were some of the best I've had -- maybe as good as Grandma's. The view over the river was very nice. Make no mistake Big Daddy's ain't fine dining, but it is damn good eatin'! read more

We came in from Louisiana for my bday weekend and was recommended to try it out, well it was well worth the stop.. the fish is really good, nice big pieces and the fried crawfish tails were perfect.. not over seasoned at all. The potato salad was my absolute favorite! The views on the outside patio is by far the best! We stopped in twice on my three day vacation it was so good! read more

Great food, service. If it wasn't raining outside seating on river would be fabulous. Our server was great. Mo Dat sauce waa wonderful. In fact we found it later in the weekend and bought some to take home read more

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We stopped in here for a quick bite to hold us over for an early dinner, and Big Daddy's was a perfect place to visit along Fish River. You can come by boat or car. It's casual with good food and good service. No complaints! We split a pound of fried crab claws to start. They were okay, but not the best I've had. It was hard to get the meat off the claw for most of them. I ordered a grilled shrimp wrap and it was pretty good. I just indulge on local seafood while I'm here. It came with sweet potato fries, which were too soggy for J's liking, but i liked them. My parents-in-law split a patty melt and it was also good. No frills, but made well. That's the general theme of Big Daddy's. We had some drinks, but I can't remember the names. They have a full bar inside. If you're looking for a simple but good place to eat, Big Daddy's is it. And, it has a nice view of the river, too! Also, if you're coming by boat, you can't bring your dog, and you need to have clothes and shoes on in order to eat there! read more

Dined on the back porch yesterday for lunch.. we had a party of 8 and we arrived after the lunch crowd. They weren't particularly busy, but the service would've given you that impression. Our waiter was very nice, but just a little slow to come to our table throughout the meal. Everyone seemed to like their food for the most part. One guest ordered the fried crawfish basket, but she said it really didn't taste like crawfish because it seemed as though it had been fried in the same oil as something else, so it took on that flavor. I had the fried shrimp basket. It was phenomenal! Shrimp were huge and weren't overly fried/breaded. Sweet potato fries weren't anything special-- slightly soggy and no seasoning whatsoever. Cole slaw isn't great either-- added a lot of salt and pepper and that still didn't do much good. Two guests also got the oyster basket. Seemed really overpriced ($16) for how much food they were brought and they said they were just okay. Some of the people we were with are locals who dine there on a regular basis and they said their food is always really pretty good there. read more

We went to Big Daddy's on a Sunday afternoon with some friends. Lots of varied menu items. I had fried shrimp and it was good; the hamburgers were delicious. read more

We had a party of 7 they were packed . Had us seated in 5 mins. Great place for the kids to play in the sandbox. Our waitress was great and the crawfish wAs great as well. The mixed drinks are in small cups but other than that it was great read more

Terrible service at outside bar. Rude when asked if the portable speaker could be moved or turned down a little. Definitely not happy about the request. read more

Food was good. Not as good as other seafood restaurants nearby. Expensive for what we got. I will not be going back. We did have good service and the place was clean. Just not my cup of tea. read more

Best seafood place around. Love coming here. Shrimp is nice and crispy. Always arrives hot. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

This place is a gem! We are traveling thru and picked this place for the Big Daddy burger and famously good service. We were not disappointed! Kendal was our server and she was incredibly sweet and attentive. The burgers were amazingly good! I ordered a single patty and it was divine and the sweet potato fries were delightful! Defiantly give this place a try! read more

By far the best burger in Baldwin County! Food and service were great. Off the beaten path but well worth the trip. Very reasonably priced. Ordered: Bushwaker, Spinach Dip and Big Daddy Burger w/ fries read more

Came on Labor Day place was packed . Sat outside on deck looks over the river . Boats can pull up. Good service. Got the grilled fish po boy with sweet potato fries. Really good had an Abita purple haze wish they had better choices on beer selection more craft would be nice read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Grilled fish po boy sweet potato fries and Abita - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

We shared a basket of blue crab claws and they were delicious. It came with cole slaw, sweet potato fries and onion rings which were great. The mile high pie was wonderful as a finish. The view of Fish River out of the windows and from the deck was spectacular. We will be back! read more

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Can't believe this place has been around as long as it has, but still has a plastic directional sign. Coldest beer I have had in a long time. Lots of great options for everyone from sonny to grandma. Located on the river with indoor and outdoor dining. Go have fun and relax. Good service Bun appetite. read more

Delicious sweet potato fries and burgers. Fun outdoor setting on the water and great cocktails. We will return.

I love this place. The atmosphere, service and food are always great! I got the special the last time I was there. It was blackened snapper and I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the snapper filet. I love their sweet potato fries too. Great place to bring the family read more

Another successful nutrient heaven experience at big daddies with the smoke tune dip for an appetizer and the blackened fish wrap with sweet potato fries not to mention the chocolate whip pie. Fat man heaven! read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Blackened Fish Wrap - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Great laid back atmosphere, prompt, friendly service and delicious food. I highly recommend going here. Ask for Jason and you will get excellent service. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Must try the hog wings. Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Good fresh gulf shrimp, barbecued along with fried local oysters. Accompanied by amazing sweet potato fries and onion rings. The lunch.special was enjoyed by both of us. Seafood gumbo not so much. Lacking flavor. The view from the dining room over the water was appreciated on a cold day where we could not seat on their spacious deck by the water. Fast courteous service and samples if the draft beer helped our visit to be wonderful. read more

Big Daddy's Grill - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

This neat little bayou restaurant is outstanding. It's a nice laid back atmosphere. The I had the fish plate and it was damn good food. The fish was breaded and cooked real nice, the hush puppies were outta this world good, the slaw had the right amount of sweetness, the potato salad had a bit of smokie to it which tied the whole thing together and the sweet tea caped it off along with the view of the canal. I will definitely be putting this on my return list. read more

Stopped by on tip from near by friends. Really enjoyed the shrimp basket. Best I've had. Came back several times over month of November. Ask Jack about their Pumpkin Turtle Pie too. The best ever. We'll be back in spring for more great food and drink. Thanks to your whole crew. read more

Excellent atmosphere. A little out of the way, but that's part of the charm. Great setting right on the water. Food was very good for fried seafood. Oysters tasted fresh and are fried just right. Catfish was delicious. Portions are large which makes up for the slightly higher than average prices. Great place. Can't wait to return. read more

Great service at this local favorite. On a quiet creek, nice deck, attentive servers, good food. They will bring you insect-repelling candles, which is a thoughtful gesture for this creekside restaurant. Had a burger, which was good - points for asking how I wanted it cooked - and fries, which were also very good. They do have some local/craft beers. Not a ton, but a few, and they rotate, which is just enough to keep you coming back for a fresh brew. read more

Wow! This place was great! We stumbled upon this place as we were on our way back to our hotel and it's off the beaten path a bit but well worth it. It was my first time trying gumbo and it was amazing. Wished it came in a larger bowl! The menu is a nice variety as well. It was too chilly to sit outside and it was dark so we couldn't see the water either. Definitely a must try! Staff was very friendly too. read more