Try These Top Rated Seafood Restaurants in Mobile, Alabama

Being so close to the Gulf of Mexico, you know there are lots of great seafood restaurants on Dauphin Island. If you decide to head north to visit museums or a race at the international speedway, there are plenty of seafood restaurants in Mobile, AL. That means fresh seafood in this area is always a treat. You are guaranteed a memorable dinner when cooked to perfection and combined with delectable sides, appetizers, and desserts. 

Great food, a wonderful atmosphere, and no dishes to do after are all on the table at some of our favorite seafood restaurants. 

Get ready for a tasty meal by reading our list of the seven best seafood restaurants in Mobile, Alabama. Some of these eateries are the height of fine dining, and some have a family-friendly and casual atmosphere. No matter what, the seafood will be tasty!

Half Shell Oyster House Mobile

With locations throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, the Half Shell Oyster House brings New Orleans-inspired food to the area. The Mobile location on Airport Blvd, right off exit 3 of I-65, is open for lunch and dinner all week long.

The cooking and atmosphere of the restaurant have touches of New Orleans. Traditional fares such as crab cakes, seafood gumbo, and fried shrimp are offered alongside delicious signature dishes like Bacon and Pecan Crusted Redfish, Seafood Stuffed Portabellas, and Seafood Au Gratin Snapper.

With an extensive wine list and a variety of draft and bottled beers, you’ll be sure to find the perfect pairing to go with any meal. You can order standard cocktails and specialty drinks such as the Pink Pearl Martini and the Triple Chocolate Martini. You can pair your dessert with dessert wines, cocktails, or coffee.

The restaurant has a distinct French Quarter vibe with exposed bricks, wrought iron railings, stained glass, and antique doors. Big easy jazz can be heard throughout the dining room to complement the decor and food.

Wintzell’s Oyster House

Founded in 1938 by Oliver Wintzell, Wintzell’s offers Raw Farm Raised and Wild-Caught Oysters. You can also get Fried Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Oyster Po Boy, and more. Oysters are the specialty of the house. Anyone in your party who is not that into oysters can find other seafood, pasta, chicken, and steak dishes to satisfy their appetite.

Wintzell’s is a community-minded business. They support many local organizations and help out local nonprofits and charities. Wintzell’s not only has some of the best seafood in Mobile, AL, but it is a company you can feel good about supporting.

If some members of your party are a little too antsy to sit in a restaurant, but you still want to have a delicious meal with their family-style takeout meals. Bring the food back to your Dauphin Island beach rental and enjoy the meal in the comfort of your home away from home. Wintzell’s is conveniently located on Dauphin St. in downtown Mobile.

Dauphin’s

For a sophisticated night out with a breathtaking view, don your best classy casual attire and come to Dauphin’s. Located on the 34th floor of the Trustmark Building, you can look out over Mobile Bay and the town as you dine on perfectly prepared seafood, chicken, steak, and vegetarian options. Make a reservation at the Chef’s Table in the kitchen to get the best views in the house.

Locally sourced food is the prime ingredient in the French creole specialties. This includes historic flavors of French Creole cooking such as Spanish, Native American, African, and Islander. Dauphin’s is the perfect spot to rekindle the romance and feel like royalty.

Dauphin’s is open all week and has a special Sunday jazz brunch.

Felix’s Fish Camp

Right on the bay in Spanish Fort, Alabama, you can sit and watch the sunset at Felix’s Fish camp. Enjoy classic Mobile dishes with some new twists. Seafood, burgers, salads, po’ boys, steaks, and more are enjoyed by all at Felix’s Fish Camp. You get a great experience with outstanding service. 

Enjoy live music in the boathouse bar while sipping beer, wine, and cocktails.

The restaurant is open most of the week for lunch and dinner, with lunch specials available until early afternoon. It’s a perfect pit stop on the way to or from Fort Myers, Orange Beach, or Dauphin Island.

Neighbor’s

Neighbor’s offers traditional southern comfort food. You can get fried or grilled seafood, chicken, burgers, steaks, vegetables, and pork. This is a place for the whole family. Everyone will be satisfied after a meal at Neighbor’s, and your meal won’t break the bank. Don’t forget to try the Fried Green Tomatoes or their Gumbo, or ask about their daily specials. You can eat in or get take out. Neighbor’s is open every day but Monday.

R & R Seafood

Enjoy the casual and friendly atmosphere at R&R Seafood. You’ll feel like you are at a shrimp boil in the backyard of your childhood neighbor. 

Ray started R&R Seafood as a bait and shrimp shop, and all his customers raved about his fresh seafood. He began expanding until hurricane Katrina took the whole building away. He rebuilt and made his business into a proper restaurant and seafood market.

You’ll find seafood cooked in a variety of ways at R&R, as well as chicken, pork, and even gator, and there’s even a special kid’s menu. Beer and soft drinks are available.

R&R is located on the Causeway between Mobile and the Eastern Shore. Call ahead to order takeout or stop by to eat in. Either way, you’re sure to get excellent service.

R&R is open most of the week for lunch and dinner.

Ralph & Kacoo’s

Ralph & Kacoo’s restaurants can be found in Louisiana, Texas, and Mobile Alabama. The Mobile location is right on the Causeway. You can dine in the dining room or outdoors and admire the beautiful views.

Open all week long, Ralph & Kacoo’s serves up southern classics and Cajun food like shrimp, oysters, and other kinds of seafood as well as chicken, steak, Po’ boys, and other amazing meals. Try out one of Kacoo’s favorites, the Shrimp Trawl. You get fried gulf shrimp, blackened shrimp, stuffed shrimp, shrimp etouffee, shrimp au gratin, and hushpuppies.

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