For seafood enthusiasts, the Original Oyster House in Spanish Fort is a must-visit location, with a menu full of well-liked items that have drawn customers in for decades. Their award-winning gumbo, freshly shucked oysters, hand-battered fried crab claws, and blackened Mahi Mahi are among the menu’s standout offerings. Another popular option among guests are seafood platters, which come with heaping servings of stuffed crab, flounder, and shrimp. The restaurant’s well-known cheddar grits and red beans & rice are must-try sides that go well with any seafood option for those looking for a little extra indulgence.
Popular Dishes:
Award-Winning Gumbo
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Hand-Battered Fried Crab Claws
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Seafood Platters
Famous Cheese Grits
Red Beans & Rice
Flounder Ponchartrain
Standout dish:
The Flounder Ponchartrain, a delicious delicacy with a flawlessly cooked flounder fillet covered with a rich and savory Ponchartrain sauce prepared from shrimp, crabmeat, and a creamy butter blend, is one of the Original Oyster House’s best-known dishes. This dish, which costs about $26, is a local favorite because of the way the flavors are balanced and the freshness of the seafood—which comes straight from the Gulf. There are two side options for the meal, however many customers choose to finish their meal with the house salad and cheddar grits.