Fisher's Upstairs at Orange Beach Marina

The atmosphere was perfect and the food was excellent! The scallops were the best we've ever had and every dish had a memorable twist. The carrot cake was my personal favorite for the evening! I look forward to going back some day.

Do it. Make a reservation for this place. Service was top-notch. Atmosphere was what you'd expect for an upscale beach restaurant. The royal red dish w/ golden raisin risotto was delicious. However the swordfish was the best we've ever had. A smokey taste with a touch of cajun spice made this our top choice. Will be back for sure.

It's a great atmosphere but the food is just mediocre in flavor and over priced. The presentation is great but it only gets 2 stars because they didn't follow through with the flavor. Very bland and lacking creativity for the price you pay. I've had much better food for alot less in regards to price. The pork belly was all fat and not rendered down all the way.

Atmosphere was very nice! The food was also great, my mom said the fish was the best she’s ever had. Vegetarian/vegan options too. Unfortunately, one entree brought out was entirely the wrong order and then the correct dish took about twenty minutes to arrive at the table. Luckily the server did own up to his mistake. Server was nice, but his type of mask is not conducive to safely serving guests. Staff did not enforce guests to wear masks either. Overall though, we loved our food and the vibe was great. The breeze is super nice in the evening. Beware of mosquitoes after sunset though!

An awesome boat ride took us from Perdido Key to Fisher's. A dockside seafood joint with a casual flare. I have to start out by saying I wasn't much for a hot piece of fish sitting on a cold bed of couscous but, hey, try something new once in a while, right?. The seafood tower and crab claws were all on point. Service lacked a bit of finesse however, but servers are hard to find nowadays I recognize. Would have liked the finished plates cleared away before the next course arrived but they were mostly just pushed aside. For an eight top that made for a true mess. Must comment that a " management type guy stopped by in his game shirt, track shorts and his black calf high Socks. Didn't represent management well in that get-up! Our one complaint about our table needing clearing before dessert (please) fell on a deaf ear because he did absolutely nothing. I'd have to say I wasn't impressed and it's a good thing our friends picked up the tab. NO ONE WAS HAPPY about the mess at our table. This was certainly a recoverable situation..too bad it wasn't addressed. I cannot recommend-sorry-for the price point- the service was less than expected.

Recently enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Fisher's Upstairs. A return after 3 years. Service and food was wonderful! Our server, Robyn, was excellent. We started with the tasty BBQ shrimp appetizer. The seared scallops and cauliflower was simply delicious! The fitting end was a crazy good chocolate dome and vanilla bean icecream for dessert. Already looking forward to a future visit.

I was prepared not to like this place much because of the tiny menu. But everything was so good it was hard not to like. My wife and I shared the corn fritters. Not your ordinary fritters! We also shared the Mediterranean Salad which was wonderful. She had the swordfish and I had the shrimp and grits. We shared the apple fritter for dessert and next time we’ll try something else. Great service! Thank you Barbara. And they take reservations!!

This is one of those places you go to every time you are in town. Quality food at a great price. The hash was excellent. The murder points oysters were amazing! Service was just as good as the food. We sat downstairs for Sunday brunch. Came as we were and didn’t feel out of place at all.

This is our 2nd visit to Fishers and it was even better than our first dining experience there. We made our reservations on Open Table and were seated as soon as we arrived. We were warmly greeted by our server Mia. Her delightful attitude and thorough knowledge of the menu made for a wonderful dining experience. It's easy to see that she enjoys her work and her kindness is contagious. I ordered the fresh fish of the day which was the pan seared red snapper on top of three healthy grilled asparagus; garnished with mushroom risotto pasta mixed in a mouth watering grain mustard cream sauce- topped with apricot almandine sasa- oh my it was exquisite. My wife ordered the fresh grilled gulf shrimp- which consist of a hearty portion of plump grilled shrimp laid on a bed of grilled mixed vegetables and topped with sautéed mushrooms and mango with a sprinkling of potato crisps. -We enjoyed a side of caraway cabbage braised for 2 hours in bacon and onions with a feta and pancetta topping- it popped with taste and variety. It could have been a gourmet meal in itself. I have never had anything as delicious and tasty for a side dish anywhere. The restaurant is beautiful with white table clothes accompanied with atmospheric lighting that enhances the mood for exquisite dining. The menu though not lengthy was plentiful in variety. When in orange beach and you are tired of fried seafood- Fisher's is a dining delight!

Oh my goodness. This place is simply incredible. The food, the service, the ambiance. Simply incredible. Our only complaint is that the host would not give us a reservation- then when we arrived at 5pm for opening we asked if our party of 7 could sit at the window couch table and she said it was reserved for a reservation at 7pm. They never arrived and we ate for two hours and the table stayed empty. It put a bad taste in everyone for seeming snooty. But the wait service, food, and ambiance still was five stars for me.

We came to fishers upstairs for Thanksgiving lunch and had a great meal. This is a little more up scale and has a great ambience inside! The scallop appetizer was great, although it only came with three scallops. We also really love the sweet corn fritters- they are a must! I got the shrimp and grits that was sooo good, and we also really enjoyed the pork chop with apple compote! Portion sizes are pretty big which is great! The service is always top notch as well. We will definitely be back quite often!

My wife and I have been visiting Fisher's upstairs every year for our anniversary for the past 8 or so years. While the ambience of the restaurant is still spectacular, the overall quality of the experience has progressively declined very significantly over the years. The menu literally has not changed at all and is probably in need of some type of overhaul. The menu has a small amount of variety, which is fine, but we are kind of running out of things to order. To make this task even more difficult, the past couple of visit items shown on the menu were not available. The wine and cocktail lists are ok, but the quality and variety of available beers leaves a lot to be desired. Also, in my humble opinion, any upscale restaurant should be offering cappuccinos and espressos, but sadly and somewhat perplexingly it continues to be not a part of Fisher's offering. The quality of service overall has also been on the decline when compared to several years ago. I understand that this is an area that every restaurant is struggling with these days but it does not excuse everything. For example, here is what really absolutely annoyed me during our visit earlier this year, which I think is completely inexcusable: as I mentioned above, this is our go to restaurant for our anniversary so I informed the restaurant of the occasion prior to our visit and asked for a private table by the window. I even placed a follow up call a few weeks later to secure a nice table. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were literally the ONLY party seated in the middle of the room at a NON private table. To our servers' credit she did resolve this situation fairly quickly within about 10 minutes, but I believe this annoyance should have been avoided. I don't want to be too harsh; Fisher's is still a decent place, it is a beautiful restaurant with lovely views and better than average food, but it is not nearly at the same level it used to be.

The food was delicious. We started with the Farm Raised Oysters which were very good. For our entrees we had Fresh Gulf Fish of the Day & Steak Frites. The fish of the day was Red Snapper. It was so good! We loved the sauce and the okra it was served with as well! Our waiter was very knowledgeable on the oysters and told us about how the oysters are grown in a temperature controlled environment. We sat outside on the patio so we had a view of the beautiful boats in the marina. We enjoyed our evening here!

Absolutely reliable standby favorite. Menu changes enough to stay fresh and seasonally relevant. Love that they have more unusual catch of the day fish selections (Triple Tail, Tilefish, Barrel Fish, etc.). Great cocktail menu and a fun staff. Highly recommended.

For upscale dining and an upstairs view of the bay go to Fisher's at Orange Beach. Whether you crave nouveau cuisine or traditional favorites you'll love the touch of class that comes with the excellent service at this fine upper class restaurant. Business casual dressing and reservations are required. Don't let a trip to Orange Beach conclude without a trip to Fisher's.

The food was fantastic and the service was great! Our waiter was very friendly and took great care of us! The food was fantastic! We had the octopus and scallops for appetizers and I had the red shrimp for my entree. Everything was great and the atmosphere was relaxing!

Average and underwhelming. This place must pay their PR people well. Southern Living, Garden and Gun, James Beard... The service was very average, our waiter was an idiot, the food was totally bland. There was also a lot of rules. $50/person deposit for reservations. Can't order special #2 if special #1 isn't sold out. Spare me. ITS SO LOUD IN HERE WTF SPEND $200 ON SOME ACOUSTIC TILES DUDE. On the plus side, the marina setting was cool and all the ingredients were high quality. The meats were all good cuts (swordfish, grouper, assorted in gumbo) and cooked right. The decor was nice. Overall it was not worth the hour drive from Fairhope and didn't live up to the press.

I really liked this restaurant. It was casual yet upscale. The redfish was unmatched. I also had the spinach and oyster salad. It was good and the oysters were cooked perfectly but they basically had no flavor. I really don't fault the restaurant for that. Dessert was a bit of a disappointment but I am a purist. Strawberry herbal shortcake..... not for me... give me shortcake or biscuit. Bananas foster was a weak attempt and had a weird taste also. Go for the creme brûlée if you are traditionalist like me . Service was good and I had no complaints there.

Great service and food gourmet experience . Unique cocktails experience and nice dessert s

We had a great meal at Fishers with raw oysters, Fried oysters , grilled Mahi-mahi, salads and tiramisu to go. Our happy hour drinks were super. Nick was a great server. We had a fabulous table by the docks. Our only suggestion was the music, it was loud and sort of head banger rock. Looking around at the clientele we thought a softer playlist would have enhanced the experience for everyone. Otherwise great!!

Limited menu and the food is overpriced and not worth the hassle. Much better food in Orange Beach besides here

Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina is much more than delicious food and an epic atmosphere; the staff and owners are movers and shakers. They have been on the frontline since day one, feeding and helping us rebuild after the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ida. One day very soon, I'm personally visiting the restaurant to thank Mr Earl, Bennet, Earl Jr, and Forest Long for sending these amazing people: Michael Plauche , Lil Red, Jonathan and Jaclyn Tibbs Chris Scott, Kam and Channler to Terrebonne Parish, LA (from AL) to help strangers in need during their most darkest hours. That in itself awards this restaurant more than 5 stars and a lifetime of loyalty. Thank you. The community thanks you. We will rebuild together

We stopped with two other couples while visiting Orange Beach. The restaurant, service, and food are top notch. My wife had a steak and I had the fish special of the day. Both were top-notch meals. What you expect from a restaurant at this category (and price). her steak was beautifully cooked and seasoned. My fish was delicious. There is an extensive wine list with reasonable prices and cocktails. Our server was super attentive and helpful. Desserts were good. Our friends enjoyed their meals too. Two observations: there is not much of a view. I was hoping for a nice bay view to enjoy the sunset - this is not the restaurant for that. Second, they asked customers to wear masks and had them available for anyone who did not have one, but they did not enforce it - which is hard in this type of restaurant. Overall a good experience and reasonable price for the quality of the food and service.

This is our second time eating here and it was just as good as a few years back. Gorgeous dining room, excellent service and tastiest of food and drinks.

Beautiful place. Very limited menu but everything was delicious. Went with hubs and 2 adult daughters. We shared the crawfish beignets which were so good especially the remoulade. I had the filet which was perfectly med rare, daughter had braised short ribs and Brussels sprouts and couldn't stop raving, other daughter had the scallops and hubs had the special red snapper. Everything was perfectly cooked.

The friendly service, food and view was amazing. Great Sunday after church. They were serving brunch. It was a start to the most perfect day.

Revision.....I am making a revision to my review below. After posting this review, the manager, Sara, asked me to call her. We spoke at length about our experience. I think it was just an off night with the food and not typical of our normal experience here. Sara was so sweet and listened to every detail. I have never had a manager contact me or even care about our experience. This restaurant has always been one of our favorites and Sara just made it even more so! It's a must stop for anyone in the area for the atmosphere and service! We usually always love Fishers while on vacation. We went on a Tuesday and dockside was closed, so we ate upstairs. We have eaten upstairs before and it was great. This time....it wasn't as good. I had the snapper. It was good and I loved the risotto; although, the dish needed more seasoning. My husband got the filet. He said it was definitely not worth the money. We don't mind paying for good food but the steak just wasn't very good to be $42. We will still go back because we always have great service and we love the atmosphere. Hopefully, the food will be better next time.

Really wanted to love this place, especially going for my birthday. Gumbo had no flavor. Fritters were good and the best thing we ate was the Mediterranean salad. Special of redfish needed some salt to maybe help with flavor, the risotto was good. My steak had no flavor, everything tasted burnt. Everything looks pretty but I am not paying all that money for it to look pretty. Liked that the person calling about reservation wishes happy birthday but no one else did, did not say anything since it's in the special requests and marked as birthday. Headed to Publix to get a yummy dessert, didn't want to spend anymore money here. We also were going to try their other restaurant in two nights but have cancelled, can not have a repeat.

Honestly, the food was awesome and the drinks were fantastic.. but it's hard to earn five stars from me. The outdoor bartender worked his patootie off, though. Brandon was kind even with actual beads of sweat dripping off his forehead. The servers were equally as nice with the camaraderie (even the girl who said he sister said she looked like Jeffery Dahmer with her new glasses -- you looked amazing and your sister is cray!). They were all so kind. Seriously. And the food was awesome. My favorite thing was the corn fritters. I'm pretty sure I'd do some terrible things for those fried pieces of goodness. Regardless of my moral standing, go here. It's delicious and the people are awesome. Ask Brandon about his ex-powerlifting days; he'll show you a cool gym and some awesome pictures. Thank you!!!!!!

Fishers upstairs is a very nice restaurant. My wife and I enjoyed it as a special treat. I ordered the duck, it was cooked perfectly and I was very happy with it. The same goes for my wife who ordered scallops. I also felt the service was top notch. A little pricey, but worth it

Solid dinner out with friends. Has a bit of a country club feel, without the membership fee. I would be happy to go back next time we're in Orange Beach.

Went for dinner a few days ago. The service was great and so was the ambiance as usual. I ordered the raw oysters which were delicious of course. I then ordered the gumbo and the vegetable salad. The gumbo was really dark and thick which is fine but that was no real flavor, pretty underwhelming. And the veg salad was ok.. nothing I'd get again. It was better once I warmed it up at home and put it over some rice lol. Overall I'd come back to just hangout but not spend $60 on not great food. Kinda liked the downstairs vibe more anyway.

Average food and service. NO DIET COKE AVAILABLE!! Nice location next to boats and the water.

Another one of the top restaurants that I have tried while out in Gulf Shores area. I must have come during the one busy weekend of off season because it was 7:30pm on a Thursday night and the wait for seating was 45 minutes. The bar was open so I sat down for a drink: Walk the Plank - the non-alcoholic version. Before I knew it, I was seated. The menus were in a leather booklet, which I thought was very cool. The selection is not crazy so you don't feel overwhelmed. I ended up starting with oysters and fried alligator served over kolrabi slaw with Sriracha aioli. My entree was the braised short rib in addition to dirty rice and roasted brussel sprouts. I ended with the pumpkin cheesecake. I must say the oysters were large, plump, and delicious! Best I've had so far in this area. The server also brought out cornbread and butter, again super yummy. The fried alligator bites tasted like chicken but gamier AND delicious. Everything felt fresh and light. Then came out my main course... The braised short rib was this huge block served over celery root puree with soy sauce glazed shitaki mushrooms and sweet grilled carrots. Everything worked together and it was a flavor party in my mouth. So good! The dirty rice was quite flavorful as was the crispy brussel sprouts. I had to take part of the food home because I was stuffed! Still had room for dessert though. No regrets! I will be back :D

So good! Love the bbq shrimp and gumbo!! Rice was crunchy not sure if it's suppose to be. The cornbread was like dessert and crispy on the outside - best cornbread I've had ! First time in Gulfshores!

I ate at Fisher's for the first time while vacationing in OBA and it was amazing. I think it is the best meal out I have ever had. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the wait staff is amazing. They clearly focus on offering an exceptional dining experience. While it is on the expensive side, it is well worth it if you are looking for a nicer place to dine.

A hidden gem and one of my favorite meals in the south. Getting a table was a bit cumbersome, but totally worth it. Thank you to OpenTable for coming in the clutch! It was a blast getting to experience Southern class in a waterside environment. Every dish from the apps to the entrees were made to perfection. The dessert for us was walking along the marina in the late afternoon, greeting by boats, the smell of saltwater, and warm sunlit views!

we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the marina. the restaurant is decorated nicely and will make you feel like your on vacation. we had a couple of good appetizers and service was good. the octopus appetizers is really good! For entrees, my wife had royal reds with couscous and i had the yellowtail, both were good. our server was fast and the sommelier was helpful.

Eat here a lot the best food in orange beach. You can never go wrong with fishers. The service is amazing. The vibes are amazing.

Awesome restaurant. We had lunch here in the middle of a sunny day while biking around the area. We will definitely be back for dinner. Atmosphere is great. Views of the marina are pretty great if you like looking at massive yachts. Food & drinks were excellent. There wasn't a lot of people at the time we were there so service was pretty good.

Wonderful atmosphere, service, and food. We split the scallop appetizer, salad, and the yellow fin. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. We are looking forward to a return trip.

Amazing place! Food is great but ambience is unbelievable! One of our favorite places in orange beach!

Evvening dining downstairs overlooking the Marina on a cool summer evening was a perfect setting for raw oysters and ahi tuna appetizer with capri salad.All very good!

Food was sub-par from great over the last several years. The shrimp and grits were OK, didn't peel some of the shrimp in the dish. Tomato stack salad didn't have a lot of flavor. May give it another chance but not likely.

My wife and I went for dinner tonight, we arrived a little early for our reservation so we decided to have drinks at the bar. The person tending bar was David, he was so pleasant we decided to just sit and eat at the bar tonight. We started with the octopus appetizer, my wife had the snapper and I had the hanger steak. Every bit of our food was amazing as usual. The staff is always so friendly, the drinks were poured well and the food was perfect. We will definitely be back and make this one of our favorite date night spots. Thank you to the restaurant and their staff for always doing a wonderful job.

Party of 9 last night on the deck upstairs--beautiful night, great service from Vanessa, and delicious food. The special gulf fish-grouper over grits-was excellent! We continue the birthday month celebration for our 88 year old matriarch! Thank you Vanessa for grace under pressure! You are the best!

Really delicious meal and good portion size. This place is more expensive than most places along the gulf but the scenery along the docks was pretty. Would recommend looking nicer than workout type clothes. Service was good and staff was friendly

This was sooo yummy. We got the pork chop & quail. Drinks were very tasty too! It is beautiful inside!!!

I came to Orange Beach last month with some friends. It was highly recommended for us to eat here so we made it our spot for the last night there. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. I wish I could remember her name. Thanks for a great experience and a great way to close out our trip!

This place is fantastic. It's in a marina and so fun to look at all the yachts and boats. The food is very very good and it's a great classy atmosphere. Good drinks too. It is definitely on the pricey side but a great place for a fancy dinner. I will definitely come back here

I always feel underdressed when I come here but never out of place. The food is always excellent. One of the few popular places in the area that doesn't overcook fish. Service is what you'd expect from more pricey places but the prices are reasonable. The decor is tasteful and feels very upscale but approachable.

We went to dinner at Fisher's Upstairs with our Financial Planner and his wife. Our waitress, Lisa Marie, was fabulous. Top notch service. We had fried oysters, gumbo, and the sea scallops for appetizers. We had to order 2 orders of the fried oysters as they were so small. The sea scallops app contained 3. Very skimpy potions. For the entrees, we chose the filet mignon, royal red shrimp, stuffed quail, and another bowl of gumbo. The gumbo came with no bread or crackers. Our financial guy had to ask for bread, which the waitress then brought him one long skinny baguette. I gave him the skinny baguette that came with my royal reds. While the quail and filet mignon dishes were perfectly cooked and top-notch, sizable portions, the "Royal Reds" were basically shelled small normal white shrimp in an herb butter sauce. It was served with the baguette that I gave away. Very small portion ($42 and totally underwhelming), and not Royal Red Shrimp at all. More like a shrimp scampi. I have had Royal Reds at The Point and at Tacky Jacks, and theirs were superb compared to Fishers. Two of use ordered the Cajun Rice as a side and it was very good. Now onto dessert. I cannot find the dessert menu online to refer to the correct names, so bear with me. Our Financial guy's wife ordered the Strawberry Shortcake. Very good, but had a twist of having black pepper in the cake portion and basalmic glaze on the strawberries. A more straight-forward version would have been more palatable. The two men ordered the toasted butter pecan ice cream and were very pleased. I ordered some type of mud-chocolate cake with chocolate pudding (only chocolate-based dessert) and it was very underwhelming as well. The cake was in cubes and hard. The bourbon list was very satisfactory, while the red wine list does not contain a straight-up merlot of any type. I had to ask the waitress what was the closest wine to a merlot, and she steered me toward a malbec-type red. I drank 2 glasses, but not my favorite. Overall, it was a pleasant evening, but the food could have been somewhat better. This is our second trip to this restaurant with our financial planner, but we would not eat here again on our own.

Only the downstairs restaurant. Great for kids downstairs. Very relaxed. Upstairs ok but over priced and stuffy.

Maybe the only restaurant that I've given five stars! The food was fabulous can't get it better anywhere! The staff was super friendly and down to earth and they were very accommodating. Even though this restaurant was fine dining the staff treated you like family which was nice.

My boyfriend and I had dinner at Fisher's upstairs! We had oysters, marinated crab claws and the farmers salad. Oh myyy goosshhh that salad was insanely awesome!! The same for the marinated crab claws and the oysters were absolutely nice and cold! Our dinner, the jumbo seared scallops were so fresh and succulent! Our waiter was outstanding and very versed on the menu and the specials. The atmosphere was very relaxing and great ambience. We truly enjoyed ourselves and were able to have great conversation without loud background noise! If you are in Orange Beach, Alabama I highly recommend this place! It won the James Beard award in 2017 so I suggest that you make reservations . If upscale dining is your cup of tea . I highly recommend Fisher's !!

We decided to try Fisher's dockside tonight. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. Cool with a breeze which makes dockside perfect since it's mostly open air. We had the oysters, boudin balls, and crab claws for appetizers. All were great, I just think there was to much mustard on the boudin balls. Oysters were small but very sweet. Crab claws were meaty and cooked perfectly For dinner my wife ordered the shrimp and Tasso rice. The rice was somewhat cold on the edges but had good flavor. I had the courtboullion which had really good flavor just wished it was a bit spicier. Everyone said there food was great and drinks were excellent.

Before a Sat night concert at the Wharf, we grabbed dinner here. We really liked the overall atmosphere. I guess you could call it fancy coastal country, if that is such a thing. We were seated promptly to a table with a nice view of the water, and were impressed with the overall service. The complimentary cornbread was delicious and definitely didn't hurt the overall experience. Wahoo was the catch of the day, and my order. The Mrs ordered the seared tuna. While I enjoyed my dish, the tuna was definitely the way to go. Seared just right with just the outer layers cooked. In the future, I will definitely be opting for seared or raw tuna. Overall, a bit pricey. But atmosphere and staff, along with food make this place worth it for a special occasion or a night where you want something more than the usual touristy food along the coast.

Fabulous food and atmosphere! Highly recommend this place. Food was the best. We are across from a couple that drove 2 hours just to eat here. It's a hidden jewel for sure and classy