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    Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Baked fish and crab cakes with new potatoes I already seasoned with tartar sauce
    Lenee L.

    Be sure to go early. They don't take reservations. We (11 top) went on a Tuesday evening showed up at 5 o'clock and had a 30 minute wait but was able to hang out at the bar. Everyone was very friendly and it was comfortable. The food is delicious. We started with the world's best seasoned gumbo, which was great. I wish I ordered a bowl instead of a cup. It was the first time I had fried crab-cakes, which did not disappoint. One of their famous Bushwhackers is a great option give me for dessert.

    Fried shrimp dinner
    BigAlsCandy C.

    Still hungry from lunch today, we decided to visit Docs late this evening. Pulled in to a crowded parking lot and people standing around outside waiting for a table. The Mrs and I walked in and immediately sat at a completely empty bar. Ordered two beers and some food. We had our food before even having a second sip of beer. We had the famous gumbo and the world famous fried shrimp and ohhhh was it sooo good. Gumbo was spot on and excellent. Shrimp was hot, fresh, and wonderful. We had plenty and was able to split an entree and had plenty to take home for later. We were already eating while the same folks were still waiting for a table. If you don't mind the bar, that's definitely the place to sit. Our bartender/server was on top of things and very attentive and friendly. Wish I had gotten his name but he had on a red shirt tonight. Kudos sir.... You were great.

    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!

    Seafood Gumbo

    The Doc's gumbo has to be top 5 on the Alabama coast and the wait staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about their menu. It's tight quarters but kinda gives it the seafood shack vibe. The Bushwhacker is a must and again top 5. My only complaint would be they use Swai for their fried fish. Being on the Alabama coast you might think they could use a gulf fresh fish or a farm fresh catfish.

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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!!

    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

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

    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.

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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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    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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    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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    Voyagers

    4.3
    (254 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Craig, Craig, Craig is the server to have at Voyagers! Food…read moreis amazing, steak cooked to perfection- medium rare, they go out of their way to provide for you. Craig has a natural charisma that really comes through when he's serving. He makes you feel like family while still keeping everything professional. Such a great experience--if you're in Orange Beach, definitely put this on your list. The Atlanta crew

    My husband and I were staying in Gulf Shores and wanted to have an upscale dining experience…read morenearby. Based on reviews, we chose Voyagers for our Tuesday evening dinner. When we first arrived at the resort, we were in awe by the beautiful landscaping. We arrived early and decided to have a cocktail at the resort bar before our dinner reservation at 7:30PM. There was live music in the lounge area. When we checked in for our reservation, we were seated right away by a window, which I requested. The view was nice. Our waitress was quiet and seemed very busy with multiple tables. For appetizers, we ordered the fried quail knots and a bowl of soup. For dinner, we ordered the duroc pork chop and 10 oz filet. For sides, we ordered Bayside Blue Mac and Potato Hash. Overall, everything was VERY rich and decadent, heavy. The pork chop was tough, the filet was very thick and tough, the sides were salty, saucy, and heavy. Overall, the resort is nice and the view inside the restaurant is pretty but the food was too heavy and rich for my liking.

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    Luna's Eat & Drink

    4.4
    (929 reviews)
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    Went there for lunch. Amazing experience all the way around. I will definitely be back for the food…read morethe atmosphere and the service and the beer selection. ATMOSPHERE Nothing too special about the atmosphere here. I just love that. It was nice clean open area with large windows and plenty of seating and easy to get around. The bar area look cool and the layout was nice. FOOD this is why you came here, right! All kinds of fish cooked all kinds of different ways. Delicious gumbo. Love that pimento cheese ball appetizer with that blueberry pepper jelly! For lunch, I had the meat and three. It was all good, especially the collard greens. SERVICE THIS WAS MAYBE SOME OF THE BEST SERVICE I HAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS IN ORANGE BEACH THIS WEEKEND. OUR SERVER WAS SO AMAZING. I HATE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT SHE WAS ON TOP OF IT AND SUPER DELIGHTFUL. DRINKS The bar area looked really nice. Most of my table had iced tea which everybody enjoyed. I also got a beer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was very impressed by their beer selection and they are a verified venue on the Untappd app so you can go to that app to look at all the beer selection and even filter and sort the beers so that you can have an easier time selecting the proper beverage. It even came out in a glass that matched the beer that I had! I like that extra touch.

    I went after church on Sunday with my sister and brother in law about 1:45 pm. The place wasn't…read morecrowded. Had a laid back beach vibe. They had a meat and three sides which is a southern thing. I chose the fresh catch. with side salad, boiled red potatoes, and greens. I had asked the server for the salad first. But it was brought with the meal. The salad was fresh and crisp, with a surprise of a small Peppa dew pepper. Blazing red with a little heat and delicious. Haven't seen them in a restaurant ever. Unfortunately my fish and potatoes were cold, cold and butter congealed. The greens were warm and good I had also ordered the cornbread. It was refreshing to see that it wasn't the usual cake like kind, plus not the ultra sweet kind either. More bread like with a hint of sweetness. Delicious. The fish and potatoes had a nice flavor but unfortunately the cold food spoiled the experience. Since I was a guest of my sister I didn't say anything about the cold food. What a disappointment. Maybe when I return things will be better.

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    Coastal Orange Beach

    Coastal Orange Beach

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    What a delightful experience! A friend and I enjoyed breakfast on the Gulf. Food was yum! But the…read morestand-out was the small-town-friendly service. Desiree greeted us like we were the very people she hoped to see that day then handed us off to Keen who was even friendlier. I'm gluten-intolerant so Keen quickly grabbed a GF menu for me. I ended up ordering ala carte and was very satisfied. Brought my husband home a sweet roll bigger than his head. He's loving it! Just an all-around great experience. When I receive service like that I know there must be an awesome management team keeping everyone so happy! Keep up the good work, Desiree and Keen!

    While this seems to be a lovely establishment, I would steer clear of it if you have any food…read moreallergies. Apparently it is not important enough to service staff to understand what is like to have someone in your party that has a food allergy. The most important thing, is to have the ability to empathize with your guests, and make their experience a good one. If there is an issue with cross contamination in your kitchen, then create an area in the kitchen solely to address those with food allergy needs. For example, when your customer tells you the sprite has no flavor, you don't just come back and tell them it looks fine to me and everything is hooked up. Try tasting it yourself and at least bring a new cup of it to the table. Don't come back empty handed. Then there was the Crab Cakes. After all of the seafood places I have been to in the southeast I found these crab cakes to be just so so. If you are going to deep fry them, please understand that the crab meat will turn to the consistency of tuna salad and is not pleasant to eat whatsoever. Perhaps skip the breading/deep fry and pan fry them instead? While the breading on the crab cake was crisp and delicious, it was a little off setting to have mushy crab on the inside. Again, this was a beautiful venue with a great view. I am troubled by the lack of attention to detail, especially when it comes to addressing your guests.

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