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is your tropical shopping/dining/entertainment destination only minutes from the beach. Experience open-air shopping at favorites like Target, BAM and Bed, Bath & Beyond—as well as chic boutiques and gift shops. Then relax with a cocktail and a bite to eat before enjoying a premium yet affordable movie experience at Cobb Pinnacle 14 Theatres. There’s something for every taste at Pelican Place!
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Actually take time and enjoy gift buying this year at Pelican Place.
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A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Media
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Parks Rogers parks@gulfcoastmedia.com
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senior features editor
LF COAST ALABAMA GU LIFE ON THE
Allison Marlow allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com
Merry Christmas from The Wharf! Christmas on Alabama’s Coast means blue skies and bright holiday decorations. Enjoy all the magic that this time of year has to offer. Find a list of holiday events at The Wharf on page 24.
design and layout Paige Marmolejo paige@gulfcoastmedia.com
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feature story A Charlie Brown Christmas
A behind-the-scene look at South Baldwin Theatre’s production
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contents Beach Art
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A first look at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach’s annual ornaments
Beach Happenings
Holiday events at the Beach
22 Decor on the Shore
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Christmas treasures and where to find them
Out and About
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The jolly ol’ elf himself takes a Coastal Christmas vacation
Food
Christmas cocktails for a crowd
34 Taste of the Gulf
Where to eat at the beach
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That’s what Christmas is all about BY ALLISON MARLOW “Quiet on the set!” the young director shouts as cartoonlike characters buzz around him. Life is imitating art on stage at the South Baldwin Community Theatre. Children are giddy and dancing between the curtains. One young actress shouts, “I have to braid my hair!” and leaps off stage. Another follows her into the darkened, empty rows of seats. In the center of the ring of noise stands Young Artist Director Alex Campbell. With a smile and a wink he looks around at the children spread across the theater and teases, “If you think I won’t yell you are wrong.” Some roll their eyes, others giggle as they snap to their 10 Beachin’ ● December 2018
assigned positions on stage. Campbell is the director of A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of three teenagers tasked to bring the storied Peanuts characters to life. But unlike Charlie Brown’s problem plagued production, in this Christmas play the children have not just taken the helm but are producing and staffing the entire show with a professionalism that makes their mentors’ hearts glow. On stage, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus — the entire gang — is portrayed, as Charles Schulz demanded in the original television special, by children. The sets behind them were built by children. The lights above their heads are being controlled by children. Even
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WHAT: A Charlie Brown Christmas WHEN: Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m. WHERE: South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores
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the costumes and the interview for this magazine were handled in part, by children. But unlike the battered and worn Charlie Brown, when Campbell says, “cut” his cast is on cue. His crew moves like a well-oiled machine. He reminds them between scenes that by Nov. 15, “we are off book.” They nod in compliance. “We are all friends and I want to work hard for them and they for me because we are good friends,” Campbell said. “We have a talented and hardworking cast. It’s a great time.” Each year the theater offers two performances in their Young Artists Series. For the 2018 – 19 season those shows are Disney Aladdin Jr., performed in August and The Pied Piper of Hamelin, coming in May. While other productions through the year may include children in the cast, the Young Artists Series is intended for an all children ensemble. Frank and Brandi Wittman, the mentor directors for A Charlie Brown Christmas knew when 70 children auditioned for the 11 roles, a lot of kids would be left out. That’s when they were inspired by the Christmas television special they were about to perform. “We thought, what if we took it one step further,” Brandi Wittman said. “Peanuts never had any adults and that idea ties in really well.” The pair found mentors in each area of production to work with the students and then organized a job fair to interview interested kids for crew positions. Their adult mentors have taught them to operate stage lights, choose costumes, speak with the media and prepare the front lobby for opening night, among other tasks. Even the four-piece musical ensemble and the choir is completely composed of, you guessed it, children. “It’s been great. The kids have just jumped in and are excited to be doing this,” Wittman said. “We knew the older kids weren’t going to have a part because all the characters had to be kept around the same age. This way they still get to be involved.” 12 Beachin’ ● December 2018
The show is Campbell’s directorial debut and the seventh show he has worked on at the theater. He said South Baldwin Community Theatre’s willingness to hand the keys to the kids has helped to foster a growing love of theater in the younger set. “Sometimes kids can be swept under the rug by adults and you get the feeling that kid shows are less important than adult shows,” he said. “We want to show that kids can do awesome things. This program is inspirational.” Campbell said the Young Artists Series has helped to grow an entire community of kids who love theater. “This is a really good community that we’ve built,” he said. “It gives so many opportunities to kids to meet people and socialize and have a supportive community in their lives.” Wittman, whose own children have participated in the theater’s shows for years, agreed. “For these kids, their sport is theater and they need a place to do it,” she said. “What they learn here is astounding. The older kids take the younger kids under their wing and they work together to make this happen. “This is an awesome team, it’s just a different kind of team,” Wittman said. Back on stage, Marshall Egbert who plays Charlie Brown, wants to know the meaning of Christmas. The theater goes dark. A single light shines upon Linus, played by Joseph Huffaker. He holds the character’s easily recognized, blue blanket close and recites the Gospel of Luke. In the background a children’s choir practice the gentle, soothing sounds of the song, Christmastime is Here. Campbell said his crew aims to keep their presentation of the Christmas classic true to Schulz’s intent: to celebrate the true meaning of the holiday. “It’s not about commercialism but we get away from the true meaning in the whole mess of getting gifts and doing all that stuff in the rush of the holiday season,” he said. “We want to stay true to that message.” Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, indeed.
PHOTOS BY ALLISON MARLOW
The glow of a glass blown Christmas BY ALLISON MARLOW Kerry Parks carefully spins the glass globe as her assistant, Dan Rush, stretches blue molten glass around it like taffy. The pair are tasked with creating thousands of ornaments at the Orange Beach Arts Center’s Hot Shop. Each year the shop creates a signature ornament to adorn coastal Christmas trees. The 2018 version features a clear globe adorned with blue spirals. Complete your beachthemed tree with spirals and sea stars hand-crafted by the glass blowing team.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGE BEACH ART CENTER ALL OTHER PHOTOS BY ALLISON MARLOW
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Welcome to the Beach
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night. Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.
BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM
2. Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.
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3. Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.
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4. A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted. A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.
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Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law. Water Closed to Public Use
Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat. 5. All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week. 6. Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc. 7. Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.
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Beach Happenings ONGOING
Photos with Santa at The Wharf
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday Market
»» 10 a.m. »» Craft Farms Golf Resort, Gulf Shores Get in the holiday spirit and get a head start on Christmas shopping when you attend our event! Enjoy libations and horsd’oeuvres while you shop our local vendors. Tell your friends and family to join you for this event. It is free and open to the public!
»» Through Dec. 24 »» Fridays, 3 – 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sundays from noon – 6 p.m. »» Dec.17 – 22: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. »» Dec. 24: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ho, Ho, Holiday photo time in Santa’s Village at The Wharf. Sit with jolly Claus and capture the moment forever! He has checked his list, twice actually, so make sure you are on your best Gingerbread Jam behavior when you snap a frame- »» 10 a.m. worthy picture. Various packages »» Orange Beach are available for purchase. Community Center A gingerbread assembly and DEC. 1 decorating competition for families and businesses. Wildflowers Boutique Open to public 10 a.m. – 2 6th Annual Toys p.m: free entry and viewing. for Kids Cookies and hot chocolate will Wildflowers Boutique will be be available for purchase. Family hosting an event to raise funds judging at noon. Business judging for the Christian Services Center at 1 p.m. Fundraiser for Expect and their annual toy drive! The Excellence Culinary Arts Program. event will be held in the Perdido Beach Resort Grand Ballroom and DEC. 4 will consist of: Hors D'oeuvres - A Silent Auction - Live Music The Baldwin Pops by Triggerproof - Fashion Show Holiday Concert - Dancing - and a Bubble Bar »» 7 p.m. to celebrate at the end of the »» Cultural Arts Center, night! All proceeds will go to the Gulf Shores Christian Services Center and »» Admission is free their worthy cause! Please call 251-981-9453 to purchase tickets.
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7TH ANNUAL MERRY MARKET »» 9 a.m. »» Orange Beach Event Center Come browse more than 70 vendors with a great selection of gifts for the entire family! Admission is free!
DEC. 8
33RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BOAT PARADE The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s 33rd Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Coastal Alabama Chamber of Commerce lighted boat parade takes off at about 5 p.m. from LuLu’s at Homeport Marina and finishes at Flora-Bama.
DEC. 8
Billy Claus and the LuLuBelles
»» 1 p.m. »» LuLu’s, Gulf Shores Billy Claus is Santa’s warm weather-loving brother who lives in the Caribbean but comes this way to help Santa during the Holiday season. The LuLuBelles are Billy’s fun version of Santa’s elves. Billy will arrive in style and visit with the children to hear their wish list to pass on to Santa. Billy and the LuLuBelles will be
available for photos with the children. In addition to kid’s arts & crafts activities, there will also be a reading of Billy Claus and the Spirit of Christmas children’s book written by Lucy Buffett.
BCGS: Christmas Through the Ages
»» 10 a.m. »» Foley Public Library In honor of the season, Virginia Shelby presents a look at the Christmas traditions of our forebears.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
»» 2 p.m. »» Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores
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The Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert
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Phone Calls from Santa
»» 5 p.m. Experience a memorable moment this Christmas season! Santa has a special message just for you! Parents, celebrate the holiday season with a FREE personalized phone call from Santa guaranteed to amaze your child! Register through Friday, Dec. 7. Registration can be made at the Recreation Center, Cultural Center or online at www.gulfshoresal. gov/recreationregistration. Registration forms need to be completed and returned no later than Dec. 7. Calls will be made on Dec. 13 and 14 from 5 – 7 p.m. Santa will try two times to reach your child at the requested day/time. If child is unavailable, a voice message will be left. For more information, call 251-9689818.
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Breakfast with Santa »» 8 a.m. »» Erie Meyer Civic Center
Admission: $5; free for children 3 and under. Families may enjoy a traditional breakfast spread and photos with Santa Claus
DEC. 31
Flora-Bama’s New Year’s Eve Bash
»» 7 p.m. »» Flora-Bama Admission: $40 in advance through Dec. 30; $45 at the door (ages 21 and up); $55 at the door (ages 18-20); $10 at the door (ages 18-20 who purchased an advanced ticket) Ticket price includes live music, all-you-can-eat food, party favors and champagne at midnight to ring in the new year.
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Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
»» Noon »» Flora-Bama Ring in 2019 by taking a dip in the Gulf waters followed by a traditional New Year’s Day feast of black-eyed peas, cornbread, ham and more.
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Billy’s Seafood If It Swims, We’ve Got It! Open Air Seafood Market
BILLY’S MOM’S SHRIMP SALAD
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Co. Rd. 10 W. on Bon Secour River
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NOON YEAR’S EVE »» 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. »» LuLu’s Gulf Shores Noon Year’s at LuLu’s is a fun filled day for kids and adults alike. Crafts, kid safe fireworks (bubble wrap,) and a sand castle building contest are only the tip of the iceberg. When the clock strikes noon there will be a beach ball drop! Hundreds of colorful beach balls will flood LuLu’s beach, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. A live band, face painting, balloon animals, and more will be at LuLu’s to start your New Year’s celebration off right.
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and join us for the annual Wharf DEC. 8 Holiday Sip N Shop. Shops will be Holiday Sip & Shop open from noon until 6 p.m. Make Jingle Jubilee Kids »» Noon – 6 p.m. sure to pick up a deal guide at any Craft Day Tis the season to spend…and retailer on-site and map out your »» Noon – 4 p.m. save! Our home is your home, buying itinerary for the day. It’s true that your kiddos are so make yourselves comfortable the original masterpieces, but now we wanna see you make a few to display for the holidays! Come DIY at The Wharf during our 2nd annual Jingle Jubilee Kids Craft Day. It will be any budding artist’s playground. There will be crafting stations at various stores and restaurants, a Coastal Christmas Art Contest exhibition, and much more. Don’t worry about bringing anything — your ONGOING imagination should be more than enough! Free!
ICE SKATING RINK
»» Through Dec. 18: Monday – Friday, 4 – 10 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. »» Jan. 1 – 13: Monday – Friday, 4 – 10 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. »» Christmas Eve the rink closes at 4 p.m. »» Ice Skating Rink will be CLOSED on Christmas Day. »» New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. – midnight »» Front Parking Lot next to Fire Station at The Wharf »» Cost: $10 for skating (Includes skate rental); $13 for skating and Ferris wheel; $80 for frequent skater pass; $3 for a pair of socks Let us bring winter to you. Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin, or fall into the season. Share this unique experience with family and friends. Plan a date night! Whatever the occasion, coast on blades with us along the coast. 24 Beachin’ ● December 2018
DEC. 9
Happy Howliday Kid & Pet Parade
»» 2 p.m. If you love a good parade like the rest of us, this one will have ya waggin’ with glee! The 2nd annual Happy Howlidays Kid and Pet Parade at The Wharf is the pawfect occasion to put the whole family into the festive spirit. Strut down Main Street with your pup, pig, or parrot dressed in full spiritof-the-season wear. That goes for humans as well! Bring those portable sleighs, lighted wagons,
or Elf-booted feet for walkin’ and join us for a procession you’ll never furrrget. Admission is free.
DEC. 31
Reelin’ In The New Year – New Year’s Eve Street Party
»» Kids’ Confetti Drop: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Confetti Drop at Noon) »» Entertainment: DJ Ramsey: 5 – 7 p.m. »» Kyle Daigle: 7 – 9 p.m. »» Wes Loper Band: 9 p.m. – midnight. »» Kids activities (5 – 9 p.m.): trampoline jumpee, mechanical bull, rock wall, surf simulator, face painting »» Fireworks and Marlin Drop at midnight! »» Cost: Admission is FREE; Various kids activities range $5-$10 2019, you’re on the hook and we’re bringin’ ya in. Reel in this upcoming year with us at The Wharf for our annual New Year’s Eve Street Party. Let’s bid adieu to 2018 in the grandest of style. Live bands, family-friendly AND adult-centered fun all rounding off at midnight with our marlin drop and fireworks. Resolutions are for the start of the month. Give yourself one last excuse to let loose!
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Décor on the Shore COASTAL CHRISTMAS TREASURES AND WHERE TO FIND THEM BY MARY MESSER
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ccording to psychologists, holiday décor creates that neurological shift that can produce happiness, spiking dopamine - a feel-good hormone. Anything that takes us out of our normal habituation, the normal day in and day out signals our senses. Hopefully this article will bring encouragement as you create holiday joy for your family and friends. I thrill at the question, “Mary, will you help me with Christmas Decorations?” Tis my favorite time of the year! My thoughts turned to sharing with you some locations and resources in our area. From searching for an annual add-on for your 28 Beachin’ ● December 2018
already established Christmas decor to new beginnings. Hopefully you will discover places you may find your very own unique treasures.
LET’S START WITH THE TREE Nothing sets off Christmas more than the Messer scent of a live tree. One of my early childhood memories are of my sisters and I with Daddy traipsing through our lands searching for the perfect Christmas tree. Baldwin County is so blessed to have Fish River Trees where this childhood memory can be yours to share. It is actually an
experience within itself: from an amazing farm of live trees, to a raffle which supports Trees for Troops, Santa visits, free train rides and much more. This place enlivens the child’s heart in each of us. Several of the locations mentioned below offer artificial trees as well, which are wonderfully accepted into our fast-paced lifestyle this time of year. While spending a Christmas season in Germany, I became even more enthralled with the traditions created by my ancestral lineage like decorating trees with wooden ornaments and candle replicas of the original “real lit” ones, displays of nutcrackers, hanging wreaths and filling fireplace mantel stockings with yummy treats. While silver tinsel on tree branches is almost obsolete, it was first used to decorate Christmas trees in Germany as far back as 1610. Holiday decorating isn’t restricted to just red and green. Broadened color schemes are festive and refreshingly unique. Enhanced with lights, garland, ornaments, ribbons and bows, the list goes on and on. In the South, Magnolia leaves, pine cones and holly berries, along with cotton garland, sticks & wreaths, are often added to decorating ideas for trees, mantles, front doors, and mailboxes. Of course, on the coast we tend to add sea life to our Christmas decor. And don’t be skittish about hanging ornaments — even from a chandelier or two! Best wishes for a most joyous holiday season!
Listed are area locations that will surely help you fill your part of the world with wonderment from the outside to the inside, making every room look as festive as possible with jolly holiday decorating ideas! Fish River Trees - Summerdale Merry Market - The Wharf Orange Beach The Royal Standard - Gulf Shores Silverhill Furniture & Decor - Silverhill Bungalows - Foley & The Wharf Trim-A-Tree - Foley Trees and Trends - Foley Christmas Round the Corner - Fairhope Ole Bay Mercantile - Fairhope The Garage Studio - Point Clear Cracker Barrel Tuesday Morning TJ Maxx Ole Time Pottery Pier 1 Hobby Lobby Lowes Home Depot Kirkland’s Big Lots Michaels Target Walmart
A nationally acclaimed Interior Designer, Mary’s talent is displayed in recognizable designs of residential and commercial properties across the Southeast.
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A coastal Christmas vacation when all across the sand, Twas the month before Christmas n a beach mouse; Not a creature was stirring, not eve e, the snowbirds not yet there, The summer crowds had gone hom appeared out of nowhere! When all of a sudden St. Nicholas for a relaxing weekend at y from the North Pole long enough awa aks sne ta San , out ns tur it As as Eve sky. be-trotting ride through the Christm glo , ual ann his for out g din hea the beach before on Alabama’s coast. ght up with him as he played tourist cau s her rap tog pho s tter Shu ch Bea
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Steve Webb is available to perform at all your magical holiday get-togethers. Reach him at 850-777-0994.
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Christmas Cocktail
Crazy Sista Cooking with Lucy Buffett
White Sangria Celebrate the season with a pitcher-perfect holiday punch recipe, compliments of Lucy Buffett. Find more of her delicious concoctions in her latest cookbook, Gumbo Love. Chock full of recipes for Gulf Coast cooking and entertaining, it also makes a great gift! Makes 4 – 6 servings
Buffett
1 bottle Oregon Pinot Gris ½ cup Absolut Apeach vodka 1 can ginger ale 2/3 cup sugar ½ fresh pineapple, cut into cubes 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges 6 fresh diced strawberries 1 fresh mango, cut into cubes In a very large pitcher, combine wine, vodka, sugar and fresh cut fruit. Stir with vengeance. Let ingredients seep in the fridge for two to 24 hours (the longer the better). Add ginger ale can and cubed ice about half an hour before serving. Place a strainer over mouth of pitcher and pour to order. Garnish with any fruit left over! 34 Beachin’ ● December 2018
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Gulf Coast
Arts
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251.948.2627 gulfcoastartsalliance.com 225 East 24th Ave Waterway Village, Gulf Shores Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 36 Beachin’ � December 2018
taste of the Gulf Coast
Featuring Billy Claus of LuLu’s
in this issue Bill’s By the Beach Cactus Cantina DeSoto’s Fish River Grill
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Tacky Jacks Mexican Garbage Nachos Peel & Eat Shrimp
Gator Bites
Crawfish Tails
Crab Claws
Crisp Luau Pork Bites “ Wangs”
Smoked Tuna Dip
Fried Pickles
Trigger Platter
Chicken Strips
Fried Green Tomato Fries
Shrimp PoBoy Firecracker Shrimp Po Boy
Grouper Tacos
Philly Cheese Steak
Grilled Tuna Samich
Chicken and Shrimp Wraps
Gulf Grouper Samich
Jacks Hand Pattied Burgers
Chicken BLT
“Tacky Shrimp”
Shrimp Platter
Oyster Platter
Ahi Tuna Platter
Shrimp & Grits
Crab Cake Dinner
Gulf Grouper Platter
Firecracker Shrimp Shrimp Tacos Shrimp & Cheese Grits
Royal Reds
Shrimp Platters
Fried Seafood Tri o Platter
Steamed Royal Reds
Ribeye Steak Platter Combo Platters
Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad Seared Tuna Salad Jacks House Salad Chicken Tender Salad Seafood Gumbo
Crawfish PoBoy
Flaky Fish PoBoy
Cajun Chicken Breast
Flaky Fish Platter
Oyster Po Boy
Famous Tacky Jacks Farmer’s Omelet Build Your Own Omelet Hash & Eggs
Shrimp Omelet Sunrise Egg Platter
Pork Chop & Egg Platter Breakfast Sandwich Shrimp & Cheese Grits
Breakfast Burritos
Belgian Waffle
French Toast
Wheel House Pancakes
Biscuits & Gravy
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Voted “People’s Choice” “mustA-visit” Since 2004
•Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood also been voted • Friendliest Staff
while in Gulf Shor es
hores S f l u AG tion Tradi ned y Ow Locall
Casual family atmosphere Reasonable prices • Senior menu available
ing n n i w d r a Aw sh i F d n a Shrimp lties Specia
Seafood Kitchen
138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores • 251-948-7294
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138 West 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL
251-948-7294
www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com
Seafood Kitchen SALA SA LA AD D SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu
Lunch L hM Menu
HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS
(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00
Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catfish Fried Catfish Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SANDWICHES
7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99
(Served with french fries)
Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees. Add House or Substitute Salad for side dish 1.99 Po-Boy Sandwich 10.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 11.99 *Monte Cristo Sandwich 8.99
STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 8.99................1 dozen 16.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 12.99 Shrimp Remoulade 8.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 9.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........17.99 1 lb........29.99 Tuna Dip 9.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 9.99 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GUMBO & SOUP Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99 FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Riviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99 Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99 Bisque & Salad 8.50 SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Fried Seafood Platter
3.25 1.99 11.99 14.99 16.99 12.99 11.99 15.99
SEAFOOD PLATTERS
Dinner Menu
Butterfly Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catfish
Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar
16.99 14.99 18.99 20.99 17.99 17.99 18.99 15.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Shrimp Lover’s Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES
17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99
Stuffed Shrimp Shrimp Scampi Blackened Catfish Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner STEAMED SEAFOOD
17.99 18.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
(Served with new potatoes & one side)
Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 29.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 28.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 27.99 TONIGHT’S CATCH (Served with your choice of two side dishes) Choose from the following preparation styles:
Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch
17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99
Broiled Seafood Platter 14.99 Stuffed Shrimp 12.99 Mahi-Mahi 11.99 Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99 Tilapia 9.99 Grouper 12.99 Snow Crab Legs 16.99 Royal Reds - 3/4 lb. 16.99 Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 18.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 13.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 13.99 SIDE DISHES Fried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese
New Orleans Catch Mediterranean Catch Caribbean Catch *Pecan Encrusted Catch *Paneed Catch LAND LOVER’S FARE
22.99 22.99 18.99 21.99 22.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 22.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $5.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 15.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 15.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 15.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 14.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 17.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 19.99 Scallops Alfredo 18.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 21.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 15.99 - with grilled chicken 18.99 - with shrimp 18.99 SIDE DISHES Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.99 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes
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251-943-8115
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850-912-8565
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Mexican Grill
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tarters
a jitas
cactus guacamole
a sizzling plaTTer oF bell peppers and onions wiTh your choice oF meaT. all FajiTas are served wiTh leTTuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cacTus griTs or reFried beans
3 aMigos cheese dip
Large bowl of our delicious cheese dip with grilled shrimp, steak* and chicken. Served with pico de gallo on the side and your choice of warm corn or flour tortillas so you can roll your own tacos 9.99
Cantina Sampler
A trio of our famous cheese dip, pico de gallo and guacamole. Served with a heaping basket of tortilla chips. No substitutions please 9.49
cactus guacaMole
Fresh chunks of avocado mixed with tomatoes, onions, light jalapeños, lime juice and cilantro large 8.49 small 4.49
chicken wings
cheese dip
Eight flavorful chicken wings tossed in our unique sauce, served with your choice of dressing 9.99
large 6.99 | small 3.99
chicken Fingers
large 7.59 | small 4.59
Four lightly breaded chicken strips served with fries and your choice of dressing 8.99
cheese cu rds
For one
chicken shriMp steak*
or two
11.99
20.99
12.99
21.99
13.99
23.49
all Tacos are orders oF Two or Three and are served in your choice oF soFT Flour or crispy corn shell. includes choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cacTus griTs or reFried beans
piña fajitaS
A cored pineapple half stuffed with grilled chicken on a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions 15.99 subsTiTuTe: sTeak* +3.00 | shrimp + 2.00
Bean & cheese dip
tacos Mexicanos
BeeF & cheese dip
large 7.49 | small 4.59
haBanero salsa 1.99
texaS fajita naChoS
Choice of grilled steak* , chicken or shrimp with sautéed onions and bell peppers on a bed of refried beans in a crispy tortilla shell with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream, drizzled with cheese 8.99 A large crispy tortilla shell on a bed of refried beans, filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef with a side of our cheese dip 7.49
Fajita nachos
Grilled chicken over lettuce, spinach, avocado and diced tomatoes, topped with pico de gallo 8.99 subsTiTuTe grilled sTeak* + 2.49
grande sup reMe nachos
Tortilla chips topped with black or refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños and melted cheese 9.99 sub sTeak* or grilled chicken 1.99
nachos
cheese nachos 5.99 cheese & beeF 7.49 cheese, beeF & bean 7.49
cheese & bean 6.49 cheese & shredded chicken 7.99
cactus grilled chicken salad
gulF coast seaFood Bu rrito
A blend of Triggerfish and shrimp mixed with fresh pico de gallo, house spices and tomato salsa, then topped with cheese dip and red burrito sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 12.99
seaFood Quesadilla
shriMp diaBlo
Guacamole with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese 4.99
caldo de caMarón (shriMp)
Shrimp cooked in hot sauce with Mexican rice, onions, mushrooms, cilantro and slices of avocado. bowl 8.99 • cup 4.99
caldo de pollo
Authentic Mexican style chicken soup bowl 6.99 • cup 3.99
Grilled shrimp and Triggerfish with fresh pico de gallo, sautéed onions and bell peppers. Served with sour cream, lettuce and tomato on the side 10.49 add rice and/or beans + 2.49
shriMp tacos
Filled with shrimp grilled with garlic butter and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado and honey habanero sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans Two Tacos 11.49 | Three Tacos 13.49
Bu rrito ranchero
Large flour tortilla filled with grilled steak* or chicken, grilled onions, peppers and topped with our zesty ranchero salsa and melted cheese. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 10.99
california burrito
cactus grilled Bu rrito
Large flour tortilla with grilled steak* or chicken and covered with our cheese dip. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 9.49
California Burrito
Grilled steak* or chicken, Mexican rice, black or refried beans and your choice of mild or hot salsa rolled in a large flour tortilla. Topped with cheese dip, sour cream and avocados 13.49
VegetaRian Veggie Fajitas
Grilled tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, green and red bell peppers and onions. Served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo accompanied with flour tortillas 9.99 For Two 17.99
spinach and MushrooM Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms with sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes served on the side 7.49 add rice and/or beans + 2.49
shriMp & grits
carnitas
Slow-simmered pork tips cooked with sautéed onions. Served with fresh tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream 12.99
shriMp cocktail
Shrimp in our cocktail sauce. Served with fresh avocado and crackers 12.99
chiMichanga plate
spinach enchiladas
Two enchiladas filled with sautéed spinach and tomatoes and topped with enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 7.99
cactus Veggie Bu rrito
Seasoned mixed veggies wrapped in a large flour tortilla, topped with sour cream and avocado. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 8.49
Flan
A traditional sponge-based custard with a sweet filling 5.49
sopapilla 2.99
Fried cheesecake chiMichanga
chu rros 4.99 Fried ice creaM 4.29
ruM sisters
With strawberry sauce 7.49
chocolate taco
Chocolate dipped ice cream taco 5.49
Gourmet alcohol infused cakes from orange beach! Ask your server for this weeks special flavor!
twisted sista
Dark chocolate, Kahlúa and white rum 6.49
ids ’ Menu cactus Fingers
Chicken fingers with fries 5.99
taco
Chicken or beef taco served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 5.99
enchilada Meal
Cheese, chicken or beef enchilada served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, beans, Cactus grits or fries 5.99
Mini nachos
Mini Quesadillas
Kid-sized quesadillas stuffed with cheese and chicken or ground beef and served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, beans, Cactus grits or fries 5.99
cactus Mini Bu rrito
Beef or shredded chicken burrito served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, beans, Cactus grits or fries 5.99 subsTiTuTe sTeak* or grilled chicken for 1.50.
served wiTh leTTuce, TomaToes, sour cream and cheese. add rice and/or beans + 2.49
BeveRages
Fajita Quesadilla
Grilled steak* or chicken with sautéed onions and peppers. Served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese 10.49
shredded chicken 6.49 ground BeeF 6.49 cheese only 5.49
Bu rrito • chile relleno • enchilada taMale • taco • chalupa • tostada
any one
any two
7.99
9.49
any three 10.49
la cartE BeeF or shredded chicken taco 2.49 BeeF or shredded chicken enchilada 2.59 grilled chicken taco 2.99 grilled steak* taco 3.49 triggerFish taco 3.49 shriMp taco 3.49 gringo taco 3.49 BeeF Bu rrito 2.99 grilled chicken Bu rrito 5.99 chile relleno 3.49 or
shriMp 6.99
grilled steak* strips 7.99 BeeF or chicken chiMichanga 7.99
ides aVocado slices 2.69 diced toMatoes .99 onions .99
lettuce .99
salsa Verde .99 Mexican rice 1.99 Black Beans 1.99 cactus style cheese grits 1.99 rice & Beans 3.99 pico de gallo 1.79 shredded cheese 1.49
grilled chicken or steak Quesadilla
Grilled chicken or steak* served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes 9.49
s
reFried Beans 1.99
Grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp with sautéed onions and Grilled shrimp served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. peppers served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese 11.49 Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes 10.99 texas fajita quesadilla
tu
-cantina+
grilled chicken For children 12 years and younger. includes soFT drink or Tea (dine-in only). add 2.00 For adulTs
Cheese and chips nachos 5.99
shriMp Quesadilla
ac
grilled steak* Burrito 7.49
Quesadill as texas Fajita Quesadilla
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A large flour tortilla stuffed with beef or shredded chicken, then lightly fried 9.99 add sTeak* or grilled chicken + 1.99
A dessert sampler of ice cream and churros. Serves four 8.99 With ice cream 4.79
arroz con pollo
Grilled chicken and cheese dip over a bed of Mexican rice 8.49
served wiTh your choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black or reFried beans or cacTus griTs. addiTional charges For sTeak*, grilled chicken or shrimp
Chicken breast smothered in bell peppers, onions and our cheese sauce 12.49
A bowl of our delicious Cactus style grits mixed with our seasoned jumbo shrimp 9.49
helado grande
chicken diaBlo
Grilled chicken cooked in our homemade spicy, cheesy sauce. Served with your choice of two ((2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 12.49
coBos
pollo cactus Melt
Grilled shrimp cooked in our homemade spicy, cheesy sauce served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 12.99
Desserts
texas Bu rrito
Ground beef or shredded chicken rolled in a flour tortilla, covered with cheese and topped with lettuce and sour cream. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 9.49
hueVos rancheros
Fried eggs over lightly fried corn tortillas, topped with tomato-chili sauce 9.49
*These iTems are cooked To order: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Burritos
Bu rrito Mexicana
texas tacos
One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese 13.49
taQuitos
Three rolled and lightly fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese dip 10.99
triggerFish tacos
Local Gulf Triggerfish grilled and served on a soft flour tortilla or crunchy corn tortilla with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado and honey habanero sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans Two Tacos 11.99 | Three Tacos 13.79
guacaMole salad
Large flour tortilla stuffed with grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp, grilled onions and bell peppers, covered in our cheese dip and salsa. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 11.99
enchilada sup reMe
One shredded chicken, one beef, and one cheese enchilada topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream 10.49
eafood
taco salad
Spinach, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, mushrooms, shredded cheese, avocado and sour cream with your choice of dressing 5.99
Grilled steak* or chicken on a bed of tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers. Topped with cheese dip and sour cream 10.99
carne asada
Grilled steak* presented on a bed of sizzling onions and bell peppers with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce and sour cream 12.49
piña fajitas (chicken)
Grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp on a bed of tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers. Topped with cheese dip and sour cream 12.49
gringo tacos
TradiTional plaTes are served wiTh your choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black or reFried beans or cacTus griTs
Fajita salad
house salad
Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh grilled pineapple and chorizo. Topped with raw onion and cilantro Two Tacos 12.49 | Three Tacos 13.99
Tr aditional l ates
oups & al ads Nachos
tacos de pollo
Seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese Two Tacos 9.99 | Three Tacos 10.99
jalapeño & cheese dip
large 7.59 | small 4.79
texas fajita nachos
Grilled steak* tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese Two Tacos 11.99 | Three Tacos 13.99
cactus tacos
large 7.99 | small 4.99
steak tacos
Authentic Mexican-style street tacos with carne asada, fresh cilantro and onion on corn tortillas. Served with lime Two Tacos 10.99 | Three Tacos 13.49 Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese Two Tacos 10.99 | Three Tacos 12.49
chorizo sausage & cheese dip
Deep-fried to perfection and served with tomato dipping sauce 6.99
texas tacos
Tacos
texaS fajitaS
A sizzling platter of bell peppers and onions with grilled steak*, chicken, and shrimp 13.99 For Two 25.99
scoop oF haBanero .99 jalapeños .99
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sou r creaM .99 coke | diet coke | tea | dr pepper sprite | BarQ’s root Beer | leMonade orange Fanta | Mello yello | coFFee
tortillas 1.49 *These iTems are cooked To order: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
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“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”
Fish River Grill #3
Fish River Grill #2
(Next to Rouses)
(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)
251.948.1110
251.952.FISH (3474)
GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie
Now Open: Fish River Grill by the Bay 19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL • 251.928.8118 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer
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Aw Wi ar nn d ing 1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabama (Next to Rouses)
251.948.1110
OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!
CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS
(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish RAW Cajun ls Golden Fried Catfish Platter (U.S. Raised) o t OYS h Pis g Crawrefis in TER th o Fried Select Oyster Platter N ’s The B ! A {Fair Like ‘Em Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) hope R by th Fried Gator Platter e Ba y
VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY
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Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger Swamp Burger • Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger
REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab ***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT
APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG
“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!
BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ BUSHWACKER DIXIE DARLIN’ ~ MARDI GRAS MARGARITA
608 S. McKenzie Street (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama
251.952.FISH (3474)
19270 Scenic Hwy. 98 Fairhope, Alabama
251.928.8118
1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses) Gulf Shores, Alabama
251.948.1110
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer
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