Original Oyster House, Seafood restaurant in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Original Oyster House is a seafood restaurant on the Causeway in Spanish Fort, Alabama, sitting along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The menu centers on Gulf of Mexico catch and offers raw oysters, fried platters, and other dishes made with ingredients from nearby coastal waters.
The restaurant first opened in Gulf Shores in 1983 and added the Causeway location in Spanish Fort two years later. Over time, the Spanish Fort spot grew into the more recognized of the two.
Many visitors choose a seat near the windows to watch the water while eating, which gives the meal a relaxed, coastal feel. The restaurant has long been involved in local community programs, including toy drives and scholarships for high school students in the area.
Parking is available on site, and booking ahead is a good idea for weekends or holidays when the place tends to fill up. Walk-ins are possible on quieter weekday evenings, but groups should always reserve in advance.
The building at the Causeway location sits so close to the water that diners can sometimes spot fish just beneath the surface from certain tables. This position over Mobile Bay makes it one of the few places along the Alabama coast where you eat effectively over open water.
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