For the freshest Gulf oysters served ‘fried, stewed or nude’ (and now char-broiled) locals have been flocking to Wintzell’s Oyster House for more than 75 years. Although the restaurant has grown greatly since it’s opening in 1938, the original owner’s clever witticisms still adorn the walls and the seafood is just as fresh and tasty as it was back when J. Oliver Wintzell worked here himself.

Eating oysters seems to be the thing to eat in Alabama, and being from Australia and growing up surrounded by fresh seafood, we love that!. We had our first taste of the famous Wintzell’s Oyster House in Montgomery and enjoyed another night in Mobile dining at Wintzell’s, a historic landmark on Dauphin Street in downtown Mobile. It’s one of the most popular places to eat in Mobile and they’re known for their “Oysters-fried, stewed or nude”.

You can be reminded of Mardi Gras all year long with this Mob Town classic at Wintzell’s. A delicious and pretty drink with a side of Mobile history, this cocktail is an homage to Verna Dean, the fire-breathing, 150-foot long dragon float at Mobile’s Mystics of Time Mardi Gras parade. This Wintzell’s signature cocktail includes a mixture of light and dark rums, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine, plus a keepsake glass.

A Mobile tradition since 1938, Wintzell’s Oyster House is a casual eatery serving up the freshest Gulf Coast seafood in town. At the very least stop in and try an order of oysters that come fried, stewed, and nude – as the sign states out front. Fun Fact: Wintzell’s, along with many other local Mobile, Alabama restaurants, joined the Alabama Coastal Foundation to recycle shells to help restore the oyster reefs along the coast.

For authentic Southern cuisine, look no further than Wintzell’s Oyster House. Offering up fresh seafood, including Alabama blue crab, a wide variety of shrimp dishes and po’boys, and, of course, oysters, this popular Alabama restaurant is a must visit. There is a kids’ menu for picky eaters (or order them some fried dill pickles!), and the atmosphere is quaint and laid back, making it fun for the whole family.

A long established local institution, unassuming Wintzell’s is still holding its own as one of the best restaurants in Mobile. I don’t think anybody in Mobile would disagree with me in saying that this classic oyster bar serves authentic southern cuisine just as it should be. Rockefeller, Bienville, Monterey or simply chargrilled, however you like your oysters, you’ll love Wintzell’s.

For those seeking a more laid-back experience, Wintzell’s Oyster House offers a signature crawfish-infused sauce over a variety of dishes, and their acclaimed seafood gumbo pairs perfectly with their freshly shucked oysters. If you’re looking for some heavenly handheld options, you’ll love the fried soft-shell crab po’boy from Debris Po-Boys & Drinks.

With one location downtown and another in west Mobile, Wintzell's Oyster House began as a oyster bar with a mere six stools in 1938. More than 80 years later, the restaurant is a Gulf Coast tradition, offering an array of fresh seafood and other Southern comfort favorites. It also has family-style meals for takeout if you'd rather avoid the crowds.

If Gulf seafood is on your to-do list, then a stop at the founding location of Wintzell’s Oyster House for raw oysters and fried seafood is in order. The seventy-five year-old restaurant’s walls are covered in catchy sayings from original owner J. Oliver Wintzell, who also penned the restaurant’s tagline, “Oysters—fried, stewed or nude.

In the heart of Downtown Mobile, Wintzell’s is known for good oysters served fried, nude or stewed. When you visit, belly up to the oyster bar and watch the shuckers work their magic. Wintzell’s has expanded over the past few decades, with additional locations reaching from the Gulf Coast to central and north Alabama.

**Mobile owes its existence to the sea, and it knows its way around a bivalve. The original Wintzell’s on Dauphin Street is a classic oyster bar, employing staffers like Willie Brown, who has been shucking for forty-five years. In your haste for half shells, don’t overlook the equally fresh shrimp etouffee and gumbo.

This place is an institution and one of the oldest restaurants in Mobile. As the name suggests, you are in for a treat, if Oysters and Seafood are your thing. We shared an Oyster sampler platter, and I had a hard time picking a favorite, but I think the Oysters Bienville with crab meat and parmesan were a contender.

Favorites include wild-caught oysters on the half-shell Wintzell’s Oyster House, fried crawfish tails and turtle soup at Felix’s Fish Camp, and shrimp po’boys at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club. Book a table at Dauphin’s for a splurge and enjoy your Creole cuisine from the 34th floor looking down over the city.

Ask any local for their oyster recommendations, and they’ll undoubtedly point you in the direction of Wintzell’s Oyster House. Find an impressive variety of types including raw, chargrilled and Rockefeller’d. Or go upscale at Dauphin’s, for a platter of oysters with a side of an astounding citywide view.

Don't forget to try the famous seafood gumbo at Wintzell’s or the tortas de carnitas at Roosters!. For a sweet treat, sample some pecan pralines at Three Georges Candy or A&M Peanut Shop. Savoring the local cuisine is an essential part of experiencing the true taste of Mobile.

Beginning with only 6 stools back in 1938, this mainstay has been a local tradition for over 75 years. The downtown Mobile Alabama location has hundreds of Mr. Wintzell jokes and wisdom on the walls. Even Oprah Winfrey recommended Wintzell’s West Indies Salad in her magazine.

Wintzell’s Oyster House is a local favorite that has been serving gulf oysters for over 75 years. The restaurant prides itself on being the best “fried, stewed, or nude” oysters in the gulf. It has also become known for its seafood gumbo, steak, and chicken.

But Wintzell’s Oyster House is famous for its Oyster Challenge, a feat so ridiculous it was on an episode of "Man v. Food Nation" on the Travel Channel. They challenge you to consume the previous record-breaker’s number of oysters (it’s 421) in an hour.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,627 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: American, Bar- Price: $$ - $$$- Address: 605 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602-1797- Read more on Tripadvisor

And the one iconic Mobile restaurant that I did not get to was Wintzell’s Oyster House. It’s in downtown Mobile, albeit a bit farther out than the other places I went. Open since 1938, they are well known for their oysters.

605 Dauphin St.Mobile, AL 36602(251) 432-4605 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Wintzell’s is a locally-owned informal chain eatery serving oysters, fried shrimp & other Gulf Coast seafood, plus a happy hour.

Wintzell’s Oyster House opened in 1938 and has since become an iconic landmark of Mobile. No matter how you like your oysters – raw, Rockefeller, Bienville, Monterey, chargrilled or fried – they’ve got you covered.

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.

Another local standard is Wintzell’s Oyster House, a favorite that’s been around since 1938. Wintzell’s started as a six-stool oyster bar and is known for their delicious gumbo and an array of tasty oysters.

When visiting a city for the first time, I often listen to the many suggestions made by the locals I meet. Wintzell’s is part of Mobile’s history. It started as a simple 6-stool oyster house in 1938.

Unique Option: The Kate Shepard House – Victorian home in the historic neighborhood built in 1897. Features include chandeliers, fireplaces and mantels, stained glass windows, and vintage bookcases.

Wintzell`s Oyster House offers a wide range of tasty oyster dishes. Try their fried and grilled oysters. The restaurant has expanded its menu to include sandwiches, pastas, salads and desserts also.

This locally owned informal chain eatery has been serving oysters, fried shrimp, and other Gulf Coast seafood for over 75 years. Wintzell’s is popular for serving the best seafood gumbo in town.

The number one spot in town to get oysters is at Wintzell’s Oyster House. I loved the oysters at Wintzell’s so much that I might have gone back the next day too…

Another seafood icon, the historical Wintzell’s Oyster House, touts the best variety of oysters — served “fried, stewed or nude.