Blalock Seafood & Specialty Market in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a great fresh seafood market with shrimp and seafood boils you can customize. Located right off of Hwy 59.
Blalock Seafood
Blalock Seafood & Specialty Market has been a Gulf Shores seafood institution for over a decade, voted the People's Choice Award for Best Seafood Market on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Located right off Highway 59 on Gulf Shores Parkway, the market carries locally caught fresh fish, shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico, blue crab meat, fresh shucked and by-the-dozen oysters, gourmet seasonings and dry rubs, fine cheeses, and specialty items
Blalock in Gulf Shores is one of our favorite places to swing by and pick up a shrimp boil. The perfect quick and easy lunch on the Alabama Gulf Coast that tastes great.
Shrimp Boil
Blalock Seafood Gulf Shores has amazing made to order shrimp boils for $10 a person. Each order comes with ½ pound of medium Gulf shrimp, a ½ ear of corn, ½ pound red potatoes, and 3 chunks of sausage.
They will steam this with your choice of seasoning - Mild, medium, cajun, or spicy.
You can upgrade to large shrimp or jumbo shrimp. They can also prepare a shrimp boil and sell it raw so you can prepare it at home for the same price. You will need to buy seasoning for the raw boil.
Fresh Seafood
Blalock has fresh seafood available with options changing by the season.
Fresh Fish may include: Salmon, Tuna, Grouper, Trigger, Mahi, Flounder, Triple Tail, and Cobia.
Free Pack to Travel
The team at Blalock will professionally wrap and seal your seafood purchases so they travel safely home with you. This is a complimentary service for all purchases
Why you will love Blalock Seafood
- Voted People's Choice Award for Best Seafood Market on the Alabama Gulf Coast
- Over ten years in business with a loyal following of locals and return visitors who stop in every trip
- Locally caught fresh Gulf seafood with inventory that changes daily based on what is fresh and available
- Free Pack to Travel service professionally wraps and seals your purchase so you can bring fresh Gulf seafood home
- Knowledgeable staff who can answer questions about preparation, recommend what is freshest that day, and help you put together a great meal
- Easy access right off Highway 59
Things to know when planning a visit
Address - 1911 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL
Phone - 251-968-5811
Hours - Monday to Saturday 9 am - 6pm, Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is accessible parking in front of the store with ramp leading up to the store entrance.
Pets - Pets are not allowed in the seafood market
Parking - There is parking in front of the store
Gulf Shores Restaurants and Attractions nearby
The Cove Gulf Shores - A great local restaurant and bar near Blalock Seafood on Gulf Shores Parkway.
Lickin Good Donuts Gulf Shores - One of the most popular donut shops in Gulf Shores.
Pho Mo Gulf Shores - A Vietnamese restaurant with pho, smash burgers, and Asian noodle dishes in Gulf Shores.
Efe's Greek Kitchen Gulf Shores - A locally loved Greek restaurant in Gulf Shores with gyros, Greek salads, and Mediterranean favorites.
Fish River Grill Gulf Shores - A Gulf Shores institution for Southern-style seafood with complimentary Swamp Soup with every dine-in order, gator bites, frog legs, po-boys, and burgers.
Soul Bowlz Gulf Shores - Fresh acai bowls, nutrient-packed smoothies, and healthy bowl options right in Gulf Shores. A great lighter option nearby.
TopSail Steamer Gulf Shores - Gulf Shores' take-home steam-and-eat seafood bucket shop right on Gulf Shores Pkwy. Customize your bucket with shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, and potatoes and cook it at your rental.
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
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Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties and Lucky Bird Vacations for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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