We decided to eat at Pier house even though we heard that it was under new ownership since our last visit. We were worried that the assortment of gluten free options may have gone away. However, were we're very pleasantly surprised to find that the new ownership, a Jamaican woman is also gluten free and fully intends to expand GF options to include GF onion rings on the appetizer list. She is currently deciding which menu items will be replaced with more requested items. The new owner is a friendly, warm person with a feel for greeting and making diners feel welcome. We were greatly relieved that she has great Jamaican recipes that will add to the otherwise seafood specialties. My wife has been GF for several years and has been unable to enjoy most fried foods including seafood due to wheat flour. However, we were able to enjoy a wonderful GF fried seafood platter and only the hush puppies were not GF. We also had the delicious crab bisque that is also GF. I am fortunate to NOT be allergic to anything so I was treated to a delicious chocolate truffle that is absolutely the best. This delicacy will soon be available GF. If you are looking for a coastal restaurant with GF options in the Mobile or Daphne causeway area, you should try the Elite Pierhouse restaurant. You won't be dissatisfied. Great food, spectacular views and really good service with moderate prices. Not fast food, but really great southern seafood with Jamaican flare. read more

I called with a last-minute reservation and they were very cooperative and went the extra mile to accommodate us. Gluten free is a huge plus

We dined there for our 53rd anniversary and Duwayne took very good care of us, he made us feel like he really appreciated us dinning there and we were not just another table to wait on. He was very polite and very friendly. The food was awesome! We definitely will come back! read more

Pier House - My wife and I. - Seafood Near Me - Spanish Fort, Alabama

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We had a wonderful dinner at the Elite Pier House! We sat at the bar and our server / bartender Javon was wonderful. I ordered the special which was a triggerfish with lemon burre blanc sauce and my husband had the ribeye with rosemary butter and both were excellent! I would recommend coming here! read more

Pier House - Seafood Near Me - Spanish Fort, Alabama

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A relaxing lunch with a friend and Bella as our server tuned out to be a great choice. Fantastic burgers, cold beer, really good sized portions and fresh. Thanks Bella read more

The, food, service and bayside window view was excellent. Waitress and owner treated us well and made a point to check and ask how we enjoyed the food. Will make sure to return. read more

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There were 3 in our party on a Saturday for lunch, it was very good. Waitress was attentive and friendly. The ribeye steak was very good, juicy cooked perfectly. The shrimp were excellent. We had a great meal and a nice time! read more

On our way from Orange Beach to Mobile, we stumbled upon this incredible spot in Spanish Fort! And what a find it was! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the service was absolutely top-notch. The waitstaff went above and beyond to make us feel right at home, and the owner personally came by our table to check on us (something you don't see often anymore!) The real star, though, was the food. Everything we ordered was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and to our surprise, completely gluten-free. As someone who has to be careful with food choices, it was such a relief and delight to enjoy a meal that didn't feel like a compromise at all. Every bite was fresh, thoughtful, and downright delicious. This place is truly a hidden-in-plain-sight gem. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we could come back. If you're passing through Spanish Fort, or even if you're not, you owe it to yourself to stop here. Outstanding food, genuine hospitality, and an experience that turns a quick stop into a highlight of your trip. Thanks Robin for the outstanding second mile service! read more

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Beautiful restaurant. The atmosphere is so welcoming and extremely vibrant! Super friendly staff and the bartender isn't afraid to pour. I got the seafood platter and the salmon bites, let me tell you, you won't find anything more fresh in the area. Pier House truly did not disappoint. This is a new favorite. read more

Our waiter, Dewayne, was amazing. However, the food was just not great. I got the crawfish pasta (spicy) and not only was it not spicy but it was so bland! The "bread" offered with it was just a hamburger bun that had been cut in half and toasted. My husband got a CHEESEburger. When it came out, he was brought a bun and a meat patty. That's it! :\ We had to send it back to get the cheese on it. There were no condiments even offered. The burger was bland, it had not been seasoned, just grilled. Again, no condiments on it, on our table or offered to him. This place has huge potential but I'm afraid it will go the way of the previous establishment sooner than later. We enjoyed the service and the views. That's it. We won't be back. Sadly. read more

A delicious meal with great, quick service! They have a great special a whole bottle of wine, two entrees and dessert for $59. We celebrated valentines early :) read more

Pier House - Flourless chocolate torte - Seafood Near Me - Spanish Fort, Alabama

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First of all we had been to this place when it was something different and were pleasantly surprised at the staff and the food this time! The greet at the door was nice and welcoming! Our server was prompt, concise, and extremely accommodating. Her name was Emily. She was knowledgeable and explained everything. She guided us with suggestions throughout our meal. The food was phenomenal! We started with stuffed mushrooms, stuffed with what you may ask, I don't even care they were the best I have ever had! The sauce they were in was a white creamy sauce that you would slap your mama for and it was second to none! We had fried jalapeños as well and we expected them to be stuffed but they were sliced and fried and served with another amazing sauce and also delicious! I had blackened shrimp and pasta, again the sauce was to die for. The shrimp were nice and big but I wasn't a fan but that's my fault, l'm not a big seafood lover but I have had shrimp where they didn't have that sea taste before but these did so I didn't fancy them. The pasta was like macaroni noodles which I had never seen before in this type of dish but still good. My husband had the sirloin with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed veggies but we were already full because Emily had brought some delicious garlic toast points out and I was slathering them in the stuffed mushroom sauce. I decided to put my meal in a box to go because there was a banana foster calling my name. holv molv it was to die for!!! We sat at a booth overlooking the water. read more

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Great food and service. Off hours and peak hours the food and service was both exceptional We first ate at Pier House when the chef started this place in Orange Beach. They struggled at first with help and organization. But the food was always top notch. Now that they have settled in Spanish Fort service has been on par with the food. A+ and recommend read more

First time going here. Party of 12. Live music was nice. Not too loud and we sat right up front. Our server was very attentive. Had a good system for taking care of us. Half adults. Half children. We had the special which was grouper. A blackened mahi sandwich, shrimp and grits. Sautéed crab claws. A side of okra and a side of sweet potato fries. The food was delicious. Flavorful and fresh. I was pleasantly surprised that we didn't have to wait for anything before we all ate. The food runners were definitely working tonight. An overall great experience and will most certainly come again. read more

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An excellent new restaurant on the Causeway in Spanish Fort. We stopped in for lunch and we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. They have a very large indoor dining area and a nice outdoor seating area. Indoor is more comfortable seating, outdoor is picnic tables. The menu is simple but plenty of options to choose from. We opted for the crab claws for an appetizer. Market price of $29.00, but you get a lot more than expected. My wife had the Shuck Yea Salad. Great salad with six oysters, bacon crumbles, blue cheese crumbles, with a vinaigrette dressing. She loved it. I had the Sunday Sliders. One with blue cheese, one with onion jam, one with avocado. All of them were delicious and thick cut fries. Stephanie took very good care of us during our lunch. read more

OMG! We've been eating here since they opened because they had friendly, gluten-free and non-dairy food options but not anymore! Apparently, the new owners are either cutting costs and/or simply don't know how to prepare gluten-free meals. Today, we ordered gluten-free meals we've always ordered but with the new ownership, I have two sick ladies from being served gluten and we won't be going back. Beware if you have food sensitivities! read more

This place is amazing. Service is exceptional. The owner is very welcoming and the food is fresh from scratch. Absolutely incredible food. Don't miss out on this hidden gem. read more

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For someone who is gluten free, and lives in the south where there isn't many gluten free options besides salad and grilled entrees, this was the first time I had fried shrimp in years and it was amazing! The whole menu is gluten free and everything is homemade down to their spices. Their menu has multiple allergy free options including soy and dairy. The quality of the food is super fresh and you can tell that it is great quality. Pictures is fried shrimp, and the caramel cake, which is also gluten free and was one of the best cakes I've had. The owner said it is her grandma's recipe that she made gluten free. The Pier House definitely has made some loyal customers, we will be back! Edit: for people saying it took a while for their food, it is because everything is made fresh, meaning they don't pre-make their food read more

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Our Second Time coming. We came back because we enjoyed our first visit here, but the second time was just amazing. Our meals were seasoned perfectly. I had the blackened shrimp platter and it was really good. I tried a taste of my wife grilled Mahi, and was impressed. So good. The service was excellent as well, from the host to the wait staff. All around professionals. We will be back and bring friends. This is our new favorite spot on the Causeway! read more

My wife and I try to find locally, family owned restaurants when we travel to try out. I played on Yelp for a good 30-45 minutes to find the Pier House. The reviews sounded delicious and a e were not disappointed. With me, your business either gets a 1 or 5 star rating. I don't rate mediocre. My wife is originally from Venezuela and has tried hush puppies at a couple places. They were good enough for her to want to order them periodically. When she ate a couple at Pier House she leaned over and shyly asked if we could get another order to eat at our hotel tonight. They really are that good. She had the seafood pasta, which had a really good portion of various seafoods and the sauce was very creamy. I had the blackened shrimp platter with sweet potatoes fries. The bourbon sauce was well paired with both. Plus, I obviously had to have at least a half dozen raw oysters. I mean....come on! It's the south by the water! They tasted very fresh and were delicious. All the staff, especially our server (we ate at the bar because it felt the coldest there), were very friendly, and one of the owners stopped by to talk with us. I am in the Air Force and she has family that served in the AF as well. Overall, great relaxed experience before we hit the road again. read more

My husband and I have been back to Pier House several times since my first review and we still LOVE it! Several positive changes have been made since they first opened and my favorite one is the shrimp platter now has a DOZEN fried butterfly shrimp instead of 8 and the fries are "twisty" and so delicious. Still thankful for the GF batter so I can safely eat fried shrimp again. Love Carrie and her staff! Our top date night choice! read more

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Wonderful restaurant. It has the vibe of those places on stilts at the beach...but actually with terrific food. The hostess and the waitress were very nice. The singer was pretty good and he was a nice guy too. Our food was fantastic. My wife got spicy shrimp and grits and it was fersure spicy. I got blackened fish and it was cooked perfectly. The fried okra had light breading with just the right spices. Then men's bathroom is really nice too because it's two completely separate one-person bathrooms off a little hallway. Lots of privacy and very clean. We happened to be in the area, but if we ever come back here we'll go to Pier House again. read more

Best seafood I've had in very long time. And best service. Great waterfront views. Quick seating and service. Above and beyond. Will be my go to restaurant in area from now on. I can't say enough. I got oysters raw and chargrilled. Stuffed mushrooms were outstanding. Gouda grits were perfect for once. read more

Great place all around for lunch. 4 stars just because I'm picky but the red snapper esceveche was fantastic! And service was excellent read more

Pier House - Red snapper esceveche - Seafood Near Me - Spanish Fort, Alabama

To start, Happy Hour is 1600-1900, seven days of the week. The environment was relaxed, clean and well kept, much more so than the previous owners. And, the view of the bay was a terrific bonus. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful when choosing from the menu. She served my husband's beer in a chilled glass - always a plus! For appetizer, we enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms, which was served with a basket of bread. The Cesar Salad was crisp and in a chilled bowl. Our Gulf Shrimp Platter was served with a delicious bourbon dipping sauce. Nothing was completely over-the-moon outstanding or best I've ever had, but everything was flavorful, prepared well, and worth the value. Ample parking is available and a handicap ramp is an option if one prefers not to use the stairs. read more

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We ate at Pier House last night with friends. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had and the Mahi was wonderful. Two dinners a bottle of wine and dessert for $59 was a great deal. Our server Chloe was very accommodating and helpful. Run don't walk to Pier House now one of our new favorites! read more

Great view of water. Service was excellent Food was very good Will definitely go back again read more

Our first visit to Pier House restaurant I had been really looking forward to trying this one out and waited till the dust settled. First observation they need an elevator for those like me who have trouble with stairs and walking. Not comfortable having to be on the lookout for gators and snakes. We got there shortly before 5pm and were told all the window seating were already reserved then got seated at one that's the only table they don't reserve (w/a broken fan above), which is the end booth and in the corner. 15mins later other guest who was seated at a table next to us was waiting on her other party... shortly after the other person arrived and obviously not thrilled with where they were going to sit. After she complained to their waitress they were then moved to the window booth behind us... so much for the booths being "reserved!". On my side the booth seat was already worn out (and large sunk-in spot!), and my husband could barely fit in the other side (and he's not fat). Fan above was broken (already mentioned) so it was warm where we were at. The Crab bisque soup was good. Mushroom w/toasted bread was also good. Raw oysters were on the warm side instead of cold or on a bed of ice/the Parma oysters could've had more garlic and shucked better we would've enjoyed more without having to remove shell bits or crack our teeth chewing. Also, we had to ask for: appetizer plates, horseradish and cocktail sauce... she did bring crackers without us having to ask. We both ordered the Steak Coulette per our waitress recommendation. It was juicy which she said it would be, but also chewy was a bit mind boggling. Both of our shrimps were good (his fried & mine grilled); and the mashed potato w/asparagus was tasty! After all of what we ordered we were too full for dessert but ordered their caramel cake to go. So disappointed on the size of slice for the price ($10). We asked if they offer military discount, so our waitress went to check came back and said they do, but only for the one who "served", (and not the spouse), to which I have an issue with, because spouses/families also served by holding down the home front, supporting our military spouses during: peace time, war time, field training, several duty moves, longer than normal work hours, being on the call 24/7, and often time being both parents! Thank goodness there are more businesses who recognize and support military families and not just half of our military serving, retired or disabled! Update 5/17/2025: Your response (accepting no responsibility... only excuses), and after trying the cake today, has ensured we won't return. The cake was very chalky and tasteless, we also weren't provided any of the fruit / whip cream it is supposed to come with. BTW - your Hooah ending to your reply came across very condescending when directed at an unhappy customer. read more

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Food was awesome. Service was great with highly recommend if you like good seafood. Great happy hour prices also

Lots of potential. Food was lukewarm. Chargrilled oysters were not sizzling off the grill. Constructive criticism here- It feels like it's primarily a lack of hustle and effort. read more

This place was incredible. The gumbo was delicious. That seafood was very fresh. The owner came around to check on our table and she was so nice and personable that we felt like family. We also got to see mama alligator in her 13 babies behind the restaurant. This will be a regular stop on our way through to the Beach every year from now on. read more

We absolutely loved this place at orange beach. It was upscale, but a comfortable feel with amazing food and hand crafted cocktails. We loved speaking with the owner and it was very much focused on making an experience. Unfortunately, this new location is just another commercialized tourist restaurant with lackluster service, drinks and food. We brought so many friends and family to the last location bc of how great it was and sad that isn't the case here. read more

Food was delicious; the crabby dip was sooo good, a bit of spice but we love that!! Al if our meals were delicious, the bourbon sauce so good!! Waitress/Owner super sweet, food came out super fast! We made a reservation for 6, 4 adults, 2 children and got seated right away. My only suggestion is that the platters have more than one side included. While we left plenty full because we got an appetizer, we are just not used to a platter only having one side. Maybe include 2 hush puppies and a side would be a much better value than having to choose between hush puppies and a side. Also, my fault, I didn't look at the breakdown and didn't realize 15% was added, maybe a party of 6 (but two were children) Either that or our check was incorrect, usually don't need a breakdown so didn't get one and didn't dispute it so not giving a bad review, just something to note next time. Edit: I completely understand and don't mind automatic gratuity added, but when it was 4 adults, a 1 year old and 3 year old who had their own drinks in their own sippy cups and the owner brings the machine with the total and tip screen up without saying a word then it becomes deceiving. There was no training going on while we were there and not mentioned as any excuse to why it took her a good 20 mins to bring our check (which wasn't a check just a machine) after we were clearly finished, we had to flag her down and ask for it after an extensive amount of time. If this was due to training someone, that someone was never visible to us and never mentioned so mentioning it as an excuse after my review is just that, an excuse. I definitely would rather good quality shrimp and this was but I have also been to plenty of other places with the same quality shrimp and price but hush puppies included, $24 for one side either hush puppies or fries is a bit high when other places can include a couple hush puppies with the side. This is the reason for the 3 star, overall experience including quality taken into consideration. Thank you for listening. read more

Love this place!! Food is always delicious, service is impeccable and attentive, ambiance is great and views are amazing. Highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms, triggerfish, specialty cocktails and bananas foster for dessert. read more

Service was great! She was very attentive, food was immaculate. Crab claws were stellar, Cajun popcorn was delicious. Mimosas & Bloody Marys were great. Everyone loved their food. Truly a great experience! I'd recommend making reservations if you have a big party, it's just more considerate for the staff. Clean restaurant, clean bathrooms, we love it here. read more

We had the crab dip and snapper bites. Both were really good and flavorful We were a table of 4. We had the surf and turf, triggerfish and redfish Oscar. The beef is grass fed which is hard to find at most restaurants. And gluten free is available for every dish. Everything was prepared to order and tasted amazing. We definitely would return and look forward to when we can. read more

We've been so excited to try Pier House and went early on a Saturday night. There were only a few tables when we got there and were ready to order. Our waitress was very nice, but it took awhile for her to come over and to check on us once we started eating. The wrong burger got delivered to the table, and when I got the correct one (bacon Gouda), it was shredded cheese not melted on part of the burger but not all of it and the burger was extremely well done. I don't know why I was asked how I wanted it if it was going to come out that way anyway. It was so dry and lacked flavor. It said it came with caramelized onions, which ended up being two large chunks of grilled onions that were very unappetizing. My husband got a seafood platter, and the serving was small. He had to ask for sauces, which our server brought quickly, but it was still lacking. While we were there, a group of servers and someone from the kitchen got into a loud argument. The combo of the lack of professionalism, slow service and sub par food will keep us from coming back anytime soon. read more

We went opening weekend thinking it was a fluke, let's give them another chance. We so wanted it to be better. My husband ordered the guoda burger mid rare, it showed up well done and the bun couldn't even hold the burger it was so saggy. We never saw a manager to even complain about how bad it was. The first time they had blue moon, now they don't. The first time they had tall beets, now they don't. We will definitely mark this place off our list of go to's read more

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Our server, Craig, was the best part of the entire night!! He's a great server, very on top of things, and OH So friendly! Appetizers came out exactly on time as requested. Food came out almost too quickly. (Just my opinion...Time does fly when you're enjoying your company) If you want fast-food, this may be your place. Appetizers: Marinated Crab Claws. They were OK. Nothing to rave about. I think they could have used a bit more flavor. Crab Dip: Ummm, It was missing something. I added hot sauce to give it some flavor and spice it up a bit. I ordered a ribeye. I'm sorry to say, it was not cooked the way I ordered and resembled a Sirloin, which I don't particularly care for, hence the reason I ordered a ribeye. (Comes with two sides) I ordered a side salad and mashed potatoes. (They do not have baked potatoes). They brought out a HUGE salad. Ok, maybe that's their side salad. The ranch dressing, that I was told they make themselves, I think needed a bit more "Ranch". (It was more sour cream than ranch) I do favor a homemade buttermilk ranch, so their dressing, again, it was ok, but nothing special. Everyone, party of 10, said their food was ok... Now we get to our dessert. A cake that we brought in, and our server placed in the cooler for us. Come time to cut said cake, and we are told that there is a $15.00 plate fee. "I'm sorry, a what?" A plate fee because they have to pay the dish washer to wash the extra plates. Hhmmmmm... At what point could they have advised us of this and asked about us having a birthday party and bringing in a cake??? Well, perhaps when this reservation was made. (Yes, we made reservations as opposed to just walking in). Or maybe when they were called back to increase the number in the reservation? OR EVEN, Perhaps when we walked in with a cake?? OR... And I'm going out on a limb here... But maybe when our server asked if we wanted the cake placed in the cooler? I'm not exactly sure. However, the manager did state the fee, and reason for the fee, when we asked for plates and forks. Can't say I have EVER been asked for a plate fee, or EVEN heard of such. Not even in a Fine Dining restaurant. Or McDonald's for that matter. Now mind you, the appetizers alone were $150.00. (Plus tip) I know this because I paid for them. (Four orders of Crab Claws - 2 pounds worth, and two orders of the Crab Dip) I can't imagine what the total for the table was. This review, is of course subjective and from my own personal opinion and experience. (And those in the party) So, Diner Beware. I heard the hamburger was good. read more

Burger was amazing! Great service, great food and very clean. We Will be back next time we are in town. read more

Pier House - Crab claws! Lightly battered and delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Spanish Fort, Alabama

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