Acme Oyster House Gulf Shores, Alabama, brings the flavors of New Orleans to the Alabama Gulf Coast!
Acme Oyster House
Acme Cafe opened in 1910 in the heart of the French Quarter. Over the past 100+ years Acme has perfected cooking Gulf Oysters and Seafood.
They opened the Acme Gulf Shores location in 2014 on the Intracoastal Waterway. The company has survived through natural disasters, major world events, and more to continue to be, as they say, "Rawsome"!
Whether you are in town on vacation or a local to the area, you are going to enjoy this gorgeous restaurant and amazing food.
We are excited to partner with Acme Oyster House and share all of our favorite menu items.
My husband told me he would return any day for the Acme Special Po'boy, which is packed with Hot, debris-style roast beef, ham, turkey, American, and Swiss cheeses.
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Indoor Seating
One of the things we love about the Gulf Shores Acme Oyster House is the amount of indoor seating there is. The tables are nicely spread out, so you can have a conversation and not feel like you are sitting close to other people.
They can host large groups in a separate room or combine tables to fit a large family in the dining area.
Indoor Bar
The indoor bar is right in the middle of the restaurant and all of the oyster action. If you have ever wanted to see a chef prep oysters, this is the spot to be.
There is even a large mirror over the bar so you can watch the oyster shucking action up close. The chefs are amazing and will answer questions about the different types of oysters and the shucking process.
I learned that the raw oysters are from an oyster farm on Dauphin Island. They are farmed in a specific way to keep them similar in size and flavor year-round.
The chargrilled oysters are larger and have thicker shells to handle the grill's heat.
The guys behind the counter were amazing! I can't believe how many oysters they shuck a day.
Outdoor Seating
There is great outdoor seating on the back porch overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
The perfect place to enjoy a great meal in the shade of the covered porch. There is a large grassy area with corn hole and a few chairs to relax in near the water.
Acme Oyster House Menu
Acme Oyster House's Menu is filled with the fresh seafood you dream of while visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Don't worry, they have all of the New Orleans favorites, including red beans and rice, gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, hush puppies, and New Orleans Bread Pudding!
Menu Highlights
Appetizers - Boo Fries, Onion Rings, The Sampler (pictured above), Fried Oyster Remoulade, Fried crab claws, Fried crawfish tails, Meat pies, Buffalo Wings, Craw puppies, Boom Boom Shrimp, Crispy Crab Cake on a bed of sweet Corn Maque Choux and Acme Remoulade sauce, Crawfish Dip, and Fried alligator.
We had the sampler and it was fantastic! The meat pies had a bit of spice to them and tasted great, the buffalo wings were so good! If you like onion rings, you will love the breading on these!
Oysters - Raw Oysters from Dauphin Island are shucked right at the oyster bar.
Chargrilled Oysters are cooked on the grill in a herb butter sauce, then topped with a special cheese blend!
New Orleans Specialties - Seafood Gumbo (Shrimp and Crab), Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, Oyster Rockefeller soup, Jambalaya, Acme Poopa in a French bread bowl, Butter bean plate, Red Beans & Rice (pictured above), Seafood Etouffee, and a New Orleans medley.
Po-Boys - Fried Peace Maker Po-boy (Golden fried oysters and shrimp, seasoned to perfection with TABASCO® infused mayo)
Acme "10 napkin" roast beef po-boy (Traditional slow-cooked chuck roast, served hot and debris-style.)
Fried oyster po-boy, Fried shrimp po-boy, fried fish po-boy, ½ & ½ po-boy, Fried Crawfish tail po-boy, Fried soft shell crab po-boy, Turkey po-boy, Ham po-boy, Hot sausage po-boy, Grilled smoked sausage po-boy, Grilled marinated chicken po-boy, Grilled marinated shrimp po-boy, Acme special po-boy, ½ pound hamburger po-boy, Half po-boy and cup of soup or gumbo, half po-boy and salad.
Amce Special Po'Boy with Hot, debris-style roast beef, ham, turkey, American & Swiss cheeses pictured above.
Fried Platters - Fried oyster platter, Fried shrimp platter, Fried fish platter, Fried seafood platter, ½ & ½ platter, Fried soft shell crab platter, Fried crab cake platter.
The Captain's Platter (serves 2) - Fried oysters, shrimp, fish, soft shell crab, craw puppies, French fries, hush puppies, onion rings, and cole slaw.
Fried Fish Pontchartrain - Lighly battered and fried fish, topped with fresh crabmeat, shrimp, and a butter cream sauce, served with a vegetable medley.
Grilled - New Orleans Hamburger Steak, Grilled marinated shrimp platter, Grilled marinated chicken platter, and Grilled fish of the day.
Sides - French Fries, Sweet potato fries, Grilled smoked sausage, Hush puppies, Vegetables, coleslaw, Potato salad, Red Beans & rice, Jambalaya.
Desserts - Brownie sundae, New Orleans Bread pudding, Vanilla ice cream, Pecan cobbler, Key lime pie, Root beer float, Max's Bananas Foster cheesecake, Chocolate caramel pie.
Kids Menu - Fried fish, fried shrimp, chicken tenders, cheeseburger
Gluten-Free - Raw Oysters, Chargrilled Oysters, Salads, New Orleans Hamburger Steak, Grilled Marinated Shrimp Platter, Grilled Marinated Chicken Platter, Grilled fish of the day
Vegan - House Salad (Fresh mixed greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes). They have oil & vinegar or balsamic vinaigrette.
Vegetarian - House Salad, Vegetable Medley, Cole Slaw
Signature Cocktails - Oyster Shooter (One freshly shucked oyster with cocktail sauce and vodka served in a shot glass.)
Acme Sunset, Hurricane, Bread Pudding Milk Punch, VooDoo Mary, and so many more.
Why you will love Acme Oyster House
- Best Seafood restaurant in Gulf Shores
- Local raw oysters from Dauphin Island
- Family friendly restaurant in Gulf Shores
- They take reservations!
Things to know when planning a visit to Acme Gulf Shores
Address - 216 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL
Phone - 251-424-1783
Hours - 11 am - 9 pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a ramp leading up to the restaurant's main entrance. Accessible parking is available. Inside the restaurant there is space to move around.
Plus Size Seating - The indoor chairs do not have arms on them. The chairs are sturdy and comfortable. The outdoor chairs do have arms on them.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed in the restaurant
Parking - There is a dedicated parking area in front of the restaurant.
Reservations - Reservations can be made online.
If you have a group with more than 11 people please call the restaurant.
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