Enjoy Some Of Alabama’s Freshest Seafood On The Oyster Trail

A trail in Alabama features seven restaurants known for serving some of the state's best oysters and other seafood.

It's no secret that Alabama is well known for its fresh Gulf Coast seafood, especially oysters. Listed below is a trail that'll take you to seven restaurants that serve some of Alabama's best oysters, in addition to other seafood favorites. With a distance of 470 miles and an estimated drive time of 8 hours and 25 minutes, this trail could easily be taken in a single weekend. To learn all about this trail's restaurants, take a look below.

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1. Lash's Seafood - Rogersville

Lash's Seafood is one of North Alabama's true hidden gems. Serving everything from fried oysters and crab legs, to fried shrimp and grilled tilapia, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit for seafood lovers. Click here for more information.

2. Half Shell Oyster House - Tuscaloosa

Half Shell Oyster House serves a variety of Southern-inspired dishes with a New Orleans twist. A great selection of seafood favorites are offered at this restaurant, including oysters that are shucked throughout the day to guarantee freshness. Click here for more information.

3. Capitol Oyster Bar - Montgomery

Capitol Oyster Bar is located on the banks of the beautiful Alabama River. This restaurant specializes in oysters, but it also serves a variety of other seafood favorites such as fried shrimp, catfish, seafood gumbo, and more. Click here for more information.

4. Wintzell's Oyster House - Mobile

Wintzell's Oyster House is located in downtown Mobile. Founded in 1938, this award-winning restaurant serves some of Alabama's freshest Gulf Coast seafood, including some of the tastiest oysters in town. Click here for more information.

5. Original Oyster House - Spanish Fort

Alabama's Original Oyster House offers many types of seafood dishes, including peel and eat shrimp, crab cakes, seafood gumbo, and of course oysters. Everything is fresh and delicious! Click here for more information.

6. Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - Gulf Shores

Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe is a seafood shack with an incredible ocean view. When it comes to food, this restaurant serves all kinds of seafood such as fried oysters, whitefish, fried shrimp, grilled scallops, etc. There's something for everyone. Click here for more information.

7. Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar serves a variety of seafood dishes. Most people visit them for their famous fried shrimp. However, the restaurant's fried oysters are quite delicious, too. Click here for more information.

Have you ever eaten at any of these seafood restaurants? If so, please share your dining experience(s) with us in the comments below.

For more information about Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Plates Are Piled High With Seafood At The Delicious Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar In Alabama.

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