Restaurant: Wintzell's Oyster House

Since 1938, Wintzell’s Oyster House has been serving up seafood to the Gulf Coast. What starting out as a six stool oyster bar in downtown Mobile has turned into one of Mobile’s most beloved restaurants.

With 12 seafood restaurants along the Gulf Coast, there must be a secret to their success. Downtown Mobile Wintzell’s Oyster shucker, Russell Mauceri said their secret, simply put, is “it just tastes better here because people are a lot more friendly.”

Wintzell’s serves all gulf seafood; including: shrimp, crab, salmon and of course, oysters. Wintzell’s is known far and wide for its oysters; whether, fried, stewed or nude. Many come into Wintzell’s each year to have their first oyster at the oyster bar.

Wintzell’s is also famous for their award-winning seafood gumbo. According to Mauceri, it does not matter which contest Wintzell’s is competing in, they always win best seafood gumbo. It has been voted numerous times as the best seafood gumbo, by the Taste of Mobile and Reader’s Choice.  But, Wintzell’s offers much more that just seafood. Wintzell’s has salads, chicken, steaks and burgers. Wintzell’s also caters and has banquet facilities available at any location.

Whether visiting Wintzell’s for the first time or going back again make sure to sit back, relax and enjoy Wintzell’s famous signs, they just might make your day.

Wintzell's Oyster House

Historic Downtown Mobile Location

605 Dauphin Street

Mobile, Ala. 36602

Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.