Wintzell's Oyster House

My husband and I tried Wintzells Oyster House recently and both liked it. We ordered the oyster sampler and the shrimp sampler. He loved his oysters. My shrimp sampler was pretty good but most of them were overcooked. Service was great and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Parking wasn't bad since they have a dedicated parking lot across the street. Bring a jacket because they keep the restaurant cold!

We enjoyed a great meal. The bienville oysters were delicious. The gumbo had a nice little kick to it and a great consistency. The strawberry shortcake included ice cream on top which was very tasty. We had excellent service and great tasting food. The fried green tomatoes were also very good, including what they called gravy which was a seafood sauce that you could put on the tomatoes which made them even more delicious. Besides being great food the atmosphere is fun because the walls are covered with short, funny jokes everywhere you look. It's non-stop fun reading all of the jokes on the walls!

I was extremely excited for this as I had heard so much about the quality of food and the overall experience. Maybe my expectations were too high. The service was great and the food was good not great. The restaurant has character and could be a little cleaner. Parking was easy as it was right across the street but it was a Sunday night and if really busy downtown parking could be a challenge.

We came in during day busy time of the evening. So we sad at the bar waiting for a seat . Cavarius, the cook , noticed we were sitting there and asked if he could do anything to serve us. So he took care of our air if you need and we were able to order an entree as well as a food meal and had a wonderful time sitting there enjoying his service! Awesome place can't wait to come back!

5 Stars – A True Southern Gem! After a long drive from Dallas to Destin, we were in desperate need of a break—and thanks to Google reviews, we stumbled upon this absolute gem: Wintzell’s Oyster House. Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Mobile, this place is packed with charm and character, surrounded by fun spots to explore. The building and interior have that Bourbon Street vibe—lively and colorful, but without the boozy chaos. The walls are covered with clever signs and sayings that make for great reading while you wait. We grabbed seats at the bar, which had a welcoming, local feel. The staff was warm, friendly, and genuinely made us feel at home. We started with a perfectly poured draft beer and a platter of fresh Gulf oysters that were the size of small beef medallions—salty, briny, and absolutely delicious. But the real standout? The gumbo. Hands down, the best I’ve ever had—rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. I could go on describing the rest of the meal, but honestly, this is one of those places you just have to experience for yourself. Some places simply get it right—and Wintzell’s is one of them.

We absolutely love this place and well worth the 3 1/2 hour drive!! Casandra is one amazing waitress who’s beyond exceptional l!! She’s a natural when it comes to serving others in the restaurant industry! Her kindness shines throughout. She waited on us hand and foot tending to our every need. She has a kind and loving heart. Everyone was so wonderful to us at this restaurant. Cassandra stood out more than ever as she is all about her customers!! Thank you for this wonderful dining experience you gave my husband and I!

If you find yourself in Mobile, AL, and want good seafood, look no further. Stop in at Wintzell’s Oyster House. It’s a local landmark with a casual vibe. The Shrimp Sampler is a must-try with four different shrimp styles on one plate, all cooked well and full of flavor. A solid choice for classic Gulf Coast seafood.

This was the best seafood restaurant I’ve been to ever out of Virginia. The fish had a buttery taste to it that just melted in your mouth that someone gave me a piece of. I could kick myself for not getting fish. Grrr… I had the blackened chicken alfredo and expected it to be spicy but it wasn’t. **Who puts tomatoes and green onions in Alfredo what a shame. Not a onion fan. **⭐️⭐️

Out of towner from NC. This spot was so good and the prices were so reasonable. Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants some good southern seafood. Highly recommend the oyster sampler to get a good taste of everything.

Food was really good!! Seafood gumbo was very tasty and good portion of seafood. Oysters were delicious. Crab claw basket was our first time ever trying this and was delicious!! A new fave of ours. We got to sit outside. Service was pretty good! Great sweet!!

Heard a lot about Wintzell's while in Mobile, was recommended by all so we had to check it out. Place is good size, has 3 different rooms of seating including a seated countertop where you can grab oysters while they're being shucked. Our waitress was wonderful, very helpful in helping my wife gather her order as she had never had oysters before, but is now a huge fan of them. She got the char-grilled oysters which you can watch them being made in a window at the corner of the restaurant. They looked as tasty as they were presented. I can only speak for what I had which was a bowl of Gumbo minus the seafood. Very delicious soup, loved the rice and broth. For my entree I opted for the catfish dinner. It's different from your usual catfish dinner because they are catfish nuggets, definitely a different spin but was delicious either way. How could I forgot the walls of this place, covered with thousands and I mean thousands of signs! If you love seafood in Mobile this is your jam.

We stopped by on our way from New Orleans and enjoyed a quick snack consisting of wild caught oysters, grits, and gumbo. All three were very good, as was the service, which was quick, friendly, and attentive.. My only complaint is that the booths were terribly uncomfortable and the women's restroom was nasty.

First time going to Wintzells and it was awesome. From the place to the staff to the amazing food. They seem to have a great beer and drink selection and the bartender was on point with some of the drinks we tried. Can't wait to be back and try other dishes as well.

Second time coming back here. I incredibly craved the chargrilled oysters. Upon the recommendation of the server, we also got the red fish special, cajun seafood pasta, and gumbo. Overall, these were delicious dishes, it was just too salty (except the gumbo) which overwhelmed the other flavors. The ambiance and service is commendable. I would definitely come back for the chargrilled oysters!

It had been at least ten years since I'd set foot in Wintzell's downtown location. But returning recently was like walking back in time, for everything was exactly as I'd remembered it. Wintzell's is a comfortable spot to drink and fine, certainly not fancy by any means. I took a familiar perch at the bar and received immediate service. Again, just as I recalled, the staff was on top of their game throughout the evening, keeping me well stocked with food and beer without hovering over me. The raw oysters may have actually been better than I remembered! These had a saltier brine that I usually find present on the Gulf shore, and all were meaty and clean. The shucker had also done their job well. It was too hot to eat anything heavy, so I followed up the half-shell contingent with a fried oyster salad. The oysters themselves were again delicious, and the salad's greens weren't bad, but the dish seemed to be missing something to make it truly special. And that's the only thing I found lacking during my visit. Not everyone is fond of visiting downtown Mobile at night. I get it. But this place is a treasure that shouldn't be overlooked.

The oysters were perfectly done. Had the sampler. Also, had the fried crab claws. Server was great. I can't believe we ate so much and so fast.

This place, the food and the staff were absolutely outstanding!! We came here for a convention and wanted good southern, Cajun and soul food. The shrimp and grits along with fried green tomatoes were unbelievable!! The best I've ever had!! The waitress was so fantastic too! If I'm ever back in Mobile, this is definitely a stop!

Some of the best seafood you are going to get in the city is at this place. Definitely worth checking out if you want some great seafood. Parking is available in lot right across the street from the restaurant.

Started our beach trip in style!! If you have to take the tunnel the stop here first! The crab claws were amazing the char grilled oysters will be a table favorite. The shrimp in grits is more than one can eat and it's deveined!!! The hush puppies had the kick from jalapeños. Staff was friendly.

Had some fantastic Louisiana oysters last week. Both Mike J. and Willy P. were awesome! Very friendly guys with a super customer focus. Made us feel very welcomed.

I had the blackened fish tacos, and they were delicious as was the loaded baked potato. Very casual place, has TVs on in the bar with football games on them, so it's not too quiet, but the noise level was very acceptable. Madison, my server was excellent. For wine lovers, they have a choice of 6 ounce or 9 ounce glasses, which is always appreciated.

We arrived at 4:51 pm and the place was not packed but there were tables and where we were seated there were two large families. This was my first visit to the downtown location. I have heard of it all my life but in my adult life there was a location in Fairhope and that is the location we patronized. It took a good 15 minutes for our waiter to acknowledge us, I was actually looking for other places to walk to when he came to our table to get our drink order. At this time we also placed our food order. I found the restaurant dirty feeling in general as there were dirty tables and they would just move the dishes instead of clearing them. I think from watching there is a moral problem between employees. However, I did find the ladies restroom in excellent condition! In the end when our food finally arrived we are glad we stayed. We found it excellent and hot! My friend did state that their cheese grits are not the best. The oysters were fried to perfection and his broiled platter had excellent taste. We will return and hopefully the restaurant will be a little tidier.

The food was not as I remembered it. The shrimp were tasty but the hush puppies were dry and tasteless. The okra was spectacular. Maybe it was an off night.

Let's begin by saying our waitress, Tasha, was fantastic! She was welcoming, funny and treated us like family. It was so hot in Mobile today and we were tired and starving. We were seated promptly. We ordered drinks. I the Caribbean Margarita and my husband a beer. Both were great. We decided on the oyster sampler and crab claws (half fried and half sautéed. All were cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The oysters were big and not overcooked. The crab claws were phenomenal. Tasha was the delightful and so warm! She is made our Anniversary lunch extra special. She is most definitely invited to the family cookout!

Food was superb. Server was on point. We ordered the seafood platter and a shrimp platter. Side salads were good. The fried seafood was just excellent. We will come back to this restaurant next time we are in Mobile.

Wow, what a treat. First off get the oysters, obviously. Raw or cooked is up to you. Both ways can't be beat (watch out for some shell if you get raw, though). The sautéed crab claws are spot on, the red beans and rice is amazing, the blackened Mahi with that crawfish sauce, the redfish. I can just keep going. When you are done, make sure you save room for the ice cream. Do not go without it.

Just the kind of place you want on a road trip. Easy parking across the street, excellent service and tasty food. Highly recommend!

The place had some good nostalgia, seems to have been around to quite a while. They were quite busy but sat us fairly quickly. Nice employees. Salads were very good, the house herb vinaigrette was good but a little oily. My husband ordered the half and half with oysters and fish. He ordered oysters and fish. They did forget his cheese grits. They made it right. I had the shrimp sampler and all were good. The bacon wrapped shrimp was my favorite. Load bake potato was very good too!!

Really disappointed. Saw the great ratings and figured it was a solid choice. Walked over from the hotel and ordered to take back with me. A first hint should've been when I asked the hostess her opinion on what's great and she let me know she "hasn't eaten the food here in years".... Ordered Gumbo, Cajun Seafood Pasta with Red beans and rice, and Shrimp and Grits with fried okra. The flavor of the Cajun pasta and sauce were good. LOTS of shrimp and 4 scallops- but all of them tremendously overcooked. The okra was fried in really old oil and we each ate one piece before immediately calling it quits. Grits were mediocre at best, again with shrimp cooked so long they were tough and chewy. Red beans and rice had good flavor and a little spice, but were very soupy. The gumbo wasn't in the bag, but after trying the other food, we didn't call to ask for it to be replaced, because--- blah. The restaurant is cute and casual and with better food, we'd probably be back. Alas, this is not the case.

3.5/5 Arrived at 7 PM on a Sunday and had to wait about 30 minutes for two people. We ended up ordering the raw oysters, the gumbo, the Cajun seafood pasta, and the fish of the day. The gulf oysters were amazing and the best I'd had. Gumbo was amazing too. The Cajun seafood pasta was too rich and lacked complexity of flavor in my opinion. Hush puppies were great. The broccoli was severely over cooked and extremely mushy like watery mashed potatoes . Service was friendly and attentive The ambience inside maintains the 1930s character of the restaurant Overall, we would come back for the oysters and the gumbo

Highly recommended by airport personnel prior to my arrival in Mobile. Hotel front desk person co-signed and shared that there were different locations with in Mobile. I was told that the Dauphin location was the original, so headed there. Restaurant is located in cute downtown area on a street with many restaurants, bars and general nightlife. Street spans several blocks with parking readily available in the evening. Upon entry I was given the option to sit in dining area or eat at the bar. Selected bar area to be able to watch BBall game while dining. Bar tender was extremely friendly and provided thoughtful responses to my food and beverage inquiries. Selected the West Indies salad, half dozen oysters lightly steamed and the Redfish Bienville. The oysters, the main reason for my visit, did not disappoint. They had a sprinkle of seasoning which added to the delicious flavor. Unfortunately cannot say the same for the West Indies salad. The fact that it was a clump of fresh crab meat allows for the 4 star rating. It lacked any seasoning to be deemed worthy of the West Indies monicker! I had to question why it was called that name as there was no spices to warrant. The bartender mentioned something about a previous association with the current location giving it the name, but no reference to Jamaica or any island. If you are ok with just having crab meat on a platter (which does work) than I would recommend this starter. The Redfish Bienville was tasty. I did ask for the cheese sauce to be light, and bartender said he would put on the side. That did not happen and ended up scraping it off after trying some. Definitely did not add to the blackened fish or shrimp, which was flavorful and served over a bed of Cajun rice. In general, cute spot with lots of witty sayings posted, novelty signage and good selection of fresh seafood. Would only return if out voted by others in my party, otherwise "been there & done that."

Great food the best in mobile. Service was slow again why do you have to have some many characters to post on here

Ok..being from Nola, I am a tough critic of seafood in general. Came to this place for dinner..they were closing in 20-30 min but EVERYTHING closes early in Mobile during the week apparently. I wished we had been turned away bc the whole time we were there, we felt rushed. I tried the gumbo..swing and a miss for me. The flavor was really off..didn't taste like a gumbo at all. Bc of that and time constraints, only ordered a dozen of the charbroiled oysters. These were good. Very casual vibe..I may need to try them on another day well before closing to give them another try...

The food was delicious. Customer service was amazing. Service was quick. Oysters were plump. House made green hot sauce was fresh and paired well with the poboy and rice. Food tastes fresh and like it was made with love!

Didn't care for the catfish bc it's a flour batter vs corn meal type. It's like fish n chips batter that's used. I took it off to eat the fish n was disappointed bc I wanted the crunch!

Florida to New Orleans, another annual pilgrimage in the books! And every year we make it a point to wind up at Wintzell's! This time we dropped in on our Sunday return trip home. I'll call it our Dauphin Street delight! It has become tradition for us to sit at the oyster bar. Up close to the seafood & the shuck'n! THE best seats in the house! For this visit... Dennis was our Oysterista! Our Shuck Master! Our Master of Mollusk Ceremonies! Turns out he would make old man Wintzell proud the way he shucked and served! He was fun, too, so we know ol' J. Oliver would love that! Yes indeed! Another tradition for us? Bring on an order of Fried Green Tomatoes! Gotta luv 'em! Slide a tangy slice through that crawfish sauce...Oooooooh The rest of the bites are a bit of a blur...let's just say we were totally immersed in an ocean of savor and flavor. Doesn't matter what we ate. I believe we've tried everything on the menu over the years and we're always happily sat-is-fied, deep fried and tongue-tied!!! From the BEGINNINGS and OYSTERS to the SERIOUS EATING & the most scrumptious WHAT-CHA-MA-CALL-ITS! The drive back to the Florida flatlands just revs us up for our next trip West, to Wintzell's and beyond!

This place is in the loveliest of areas. The inside is incredibly spacious and you can watch them shuck and charbroil the pursuers from a bar area. The food is O.M.G!!!! We started with the oyster sampler and the oysters Rockefeller is better than most that you will find. I was curious about the Monterrey and beinville oysters because I had never seen those items on any menu, so this was a good way to try those without having to give up the charbroiled oysters. Our entrees were outstanding. My picky eater son loved the charbroiled burger. He wouldn't even tell anyone it was good until he was done for fear that someone was going to want a bite lol. My shrimp and grits were AMAZING. So much shrimp and sauce on the grits and it was beautifully plated. It come with a side and they had some pretty good options, but since I tend to eat pretty junky when o travel, I got the steamed broccoli. I was expecting the broccoli to be pretty bland, but it wasn't. It had a great butter and garlic flavor to it. So proud of myself for being healthy :)

Alright , so my husband and I got a few things . I got the oyster sampler, which was 10/10 && also the half & half. My fish was not fried well at all , and when I mentioned it to the waitress who delivered my food , instead of correcting the issue she looked me dead in my face and said I'm supposed to eat a piece of fried fish with a knife and fork . I don't know where she is from , but regardless of how you eat it , it should not be falling apart. The waitress' name was Victoria && she honestly ruined the rest of night . Now the waitress who delivered my food was not my actual waitress, my actual waitress was Taylor and she and Suzanne the host were amazing .

The food was on point and the the service was spectacular. I sat in the bar area and the ambiance was relaxed, family friendly and fun. Had the crab claws and they were excellent. The half and half platter with oysters and scallops was outstanding.

Wintzell's Oyster House is a great place! We had fried green tomatoes and crab claws from the appetizer menu: VERY YUMMY. We also ordered the gumbo and I must tell you it is a winner!!!!!!!!! The service was great! They gave us a complimentary gumbo and hushpuppies! Best hushpuppies ever. I highly recommend Wintzell's. We loved the atmosphere and unique eclectic decor.

Food, Service, Vibe here is awesome. You'd think you were in New Orleans! Everything looks good on the menu, but the oysters are phenomenal!

Atmosphere: Wintzell's is a lively and historic restaurant in Mobile with lots of interesting quotes on their walls. We never got bored at our table, as we always had something new to look at! Service: The service was good, and we received our food fairly quickly. Food: We ordered the Low Country Boil with a side of Cajun Rice and the Cajun Seafood Pasta with a side of Cheese Grits. The other members of our party got the Oyster Sampler, which looked delicious. The Low Country Boil had a nice assortment of shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn! Everything was cooked well and the quantities were also quite generous. The cajun rice on the side was good, but the main standout was the boil. The Cajun Seafood Pasta was very heavy and salty, though the seafood in it was great. We weren't able to finish the dish because of how salty it was, but it made for good leftovers. The Cheese Grits were decent, as there was cheesiness present in each bite. Overall: Wintzell's is a highly loved restaurant in Mobile with some solid seafood. It's a great place to bring family and friends to show them what Mobile has to offer. We would love to come back again to try their other menu items.

AMAZING food! Been twice haven't been let down. I would love to come back. Sadly just driving through town. This is going on my list of destinations for deliciousness

Looking for a place to eat in Mobile, saw the good ratings, headed to the downtown location. Had Catfish Dinner and the catch of the day, snapper. My preference is whole catfish on the bone. The strips were over battered. Very little catfish flavor. All you taste is the batter. The snapper was grilled and the seasoning has way too much salt. Fried okra was ok. I would prefer a little more frying time. Seemed "limp". The green tomatoes were good. Our server was on day two of her employment at the restaurant. I ordered the gumbo, but it did make it to the table. She did deduct it from the bill. Parking is challenging but achievable. Overall I didn't feel good about my meal.

Enjoyed our meal!!! Wifey had the JO special consisting of 3 shrimp, fish, and oysters. Everythg fries to perfection. Our had the special of the day which was red snapper. I had it blackened. The spices were great, very delicious. Choice of greens or broccoli as a side. Went with the latter. Our server, Noah, was on top of everythg from suggestions from the menu to keeping our glasses full. It never get old reading the sides!!!

Great South Alabama seafood. Oysters are always fresh. Fish and shrimp platter always a great go to

My husband's family met together to celebrate Christmas together. We both enjoyed the J.O. Platter which is a favorite consisting of fried fish, shrimp and oysters. Fried perfectly and a side of cheese grits. An impressive Bloody Mary was enjoyed before lunch.

Service was quick - food was decent- ambiance kinda reminded me of Cracker Barrel without the fireplace. Decent prices- and the oysters were fresh and tasty

First time visit and we were pleased! We loved the interior with all of the entertaining signs that had us laughing the whole time. For starters we tried the gumbo and the fried green tomatoes. The gumbo was very flavorful with the right consistency for the roux, I wanted a little more meat but I'd get that gumbo every time. A must have! The FGT came out piping hot and crispy! Very tasty! For the main entree Hubby had the blackened Bienville Redfish over a bed of rice with shrimp and I had fried snapper. Both of us had collard greens and he had an extra side of fries and I had hush puppies.. and a succulent bread pudding for dessert! yeah I know .. we went for it! We walked out feeling guilty but oh so full I had to ask the Lord for forgiveness! Let's just say we'll be back our next time in Mobile, AL! By the way, our waitress was the tops! She could almost read our minds before we even asked for refills, she was there! She had such a stoic matter about her.. her mission was to get us full and I'd say mission accomplished!

After long waits and poor service elsewhere, our group arrived at Wintzell's felling famished and exhausted! Kay was attentive and predictive. The meal was just special, and the day was saved. Thx for the superb service & food! I will be back!

Forgot the name but got the roasted oyster sampler platter. Very good. Waitress was very good and attentive.

Had fish and shrimp. Shrimp is large and flavorful. White fish was flakey and perfectly cooked. Very delicious. The environment is casual and homey. There is a lot of room. Great music playing. Service was good. Kayla was a very good waitress.

The place is fun, the food is wonderful. Our waitress was so fun and helpful. Very nice atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.

Family friendly Old Mobile Seafood Family! "The ACME Oyster House of Mobile, AL. " You can hunt high and low and you won't be disappointed with your food.

I was having a frazzled afternoon with some travel plans changing but I knew I wanted to try Wintzell before I flew home. I must have looked as hectic as I felt because as soon as we walked in, the hostess greeted me, asked if I was okay, and offered me water. That kindness and attention to a customer goes a long way. Our waitress Brandi was so attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. I'm happy this was my last meal in Mobile!

Great service, a decent beer selection and lovely prices for the kind of seafood you're getting. I got the grilled platter (other option was fried--but I was trying my best to cut down on the already cholesterol-laden meal). Well-seasoned whitefish and juicy not-overcooked shrimp and scallops. The order of oysters were prepared Bienville style (I think Parmesan, crab/shrimp, butter and deliciousness). A fair tip: order the baked potato loaded style...I did get the steamed broccoli as my secondary side to save a few calories--it was seasoned with salt and a bit of butter to complement. Wife had the red snapper and it was pan fried and similarly well seasoned. If you're ever in town, take the walk along Main Street and check this place out.

This place has a unique atmosphere. It's a busy vibe. Ordered a combo plate to share with my man. The scallops were overcooked. The shrimp was decent. I surprisingly liked the oyster, I am not usually an oyster fan. The fish was a bit bland but seasoned. The whole combo plate basically had all the same seasoning. I didn't love it, but I didn't dislike it either. It was decent. Service was fair, prices were to be expected, and they have a huge parking lot across the street.