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    Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Recently tried docs first night in town after driving all day . Great service, the BEST gumbo I've had to date in my life and also the best stuff crab! So great we ate here twice in 3 days ! Second time arrived aprox 30 before closing time , staff was wonderful, fed us with no pressure . Highly recommend- fried oysters and shrimp also Devine

    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!

    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.

    The crab boil was just what we wanted. Kid's hamburger was burnt. Our waitress and others were constantly coming around to check on us. The waitress helped us break open some of the food. I liked the hand washing station. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating inside and outside.

    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.

    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!!

    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!

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    The service was ok and the food kinda tasted like it was microwaved leftovers. The place did not smell good.

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    Food was fantastic, service was great and the environment was laid back and the welcoming.

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    Seafood platter was so good and the fried oysters along with the hush puppies will knock your socks off!

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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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    I drove two hours just to try Avenue Pub. I had never heard of the restaurant before and only…read morediscovered it through a Facebook post, but it was absolutely worth the drive. The first thing that impressed me was the ample parking. The restaurant also has a small private beach area for customers, along with a great bar area overlooking the water. The property is handicap accessible with both ramps and stairs, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by Assistant Manager Taylor. He made me feel extremely welcome and even recommended a lunch item from the menu. I took his advice and ordered the Pork Ribeye Sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. On the side, I had a salad with their homemade ranch dressing. Without a doubt, this is some of the best ranch dressing I have ever had. The bartender, Cody, was outstanding as well. I tried the Lime Margarita, Blackberry Mojito, and the Strawberry Basil drink. Every one of them was fantastic. You can tell this is a place that people genuinely enjoy working at. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the customers all seemed happy to be there. It's rare to find a restaurant that gets everything right, but Avenue Pub comes very close. If you're anywhere near Orange Beach, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back.

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