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Dauphin Island Restaurants

Surrounded by the abundant waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island offers a prime location to enjoy fresh seafood. Feast on fresh shrimp, oysters, fish, and crab caught directly from our local waters at Dauphin Island seafood restaurants and markets. Or reel in your own catch on a fishing charter and prepare your filets in your Boardwalk Realty vacation rental. Whether you are craving fried fish, po-boys, or shrimp n grits, you can find it all on Dauphin Island!

Dauphin Island Seafood Restaurants

Let someone else do the cooking for you and enjoy fresh seafood at Dauphin Island’s local restaurants:

Dockside Seafood Restaurant

Dockside Seafood Restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it’s a place that cares about the future of the Gulf Coast and supports local fishermen. Stop in for fresh and sustainably caught seafood, like shrimp po-boys and fish tacos. 

Islanders Restaurant & Bar

Head to Islanders Restaurant & Bar for a delicious menu of New American cuisine, Southern specialties, and seafood delights. Dine on the outdoor patio and soak up the sunshine while enjoying crawfish pasta, po-boys, shrimp n grits, or seafood tacos. 

Miguels Beach’n Baja

Visit Miguel’s Beach’n Baja for fresh Baja-flavored tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and salsa. Choose protein options like mahi mahi or shrimp. Pick up take-out and bring it back to enjoy in your vacation rental or by the beach. 

Dauphin Island Seafood Markets

For the freshest seafood on the island, head to Skinner’s Seafood, a locally owned and operated seafood market. All their seafood is fresh and wild-caught from the Gulf by local fishermen. Order food from their take-out menu, and they will steam your choice of seafood, seasonings, and sides. Or buy fish wholesale and bring it back to make your own seafood feast in your vacation rental. 

Dauphin Island Fishing Charters

Catch your own meal on a Dauphin Island fishing charter. Head out into the water with a local captain and reel in trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, and tripletail. Some fishing charters will even clean your fish for you at the end of the trip. Bring the day’s catches back to your Boardwalk Realty vacation rental and cook a meal together!

Reserve Dauphin Island Vacation Rentals for Your Alabama Getaway

Book accommodations for your Dauphin Island getaway with Boardwalk Realty. Browse our selection of over 50 vacation rentals on Dauphin Island and find the perfect home away from home. Enjoy all the comforts of home, including spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, and off-street parking. Plus, enjoy easy access to Dauphin Island’s beautiful beaches just steps from your rental home. Book with us today and escape to the Alabama Gulf Coast!

After spending time soaking up the sun on the white sand beaches of Dauphin Island, refuel from the day’s adventures at one of our local eateries. Whether you are craving freshly caught seafood, delicious Southern BBQ, or hearty breakfast platters, there is something for everyone’s taste buds at our Dauphin Island restaurants. And for the days you want to save on eating out, Boardwalk Realty has the perfect place to hang out and prepare meals together in your vacation rental kitchen!

Pirate’s Bar and Grill

Pirate’s Bar and Grill offers authentic Southern food in a scenic waterfront setting. They are the perfect place to enjoy fresh gulf seafood, world-famous wings, live music, drink specials, plus pool and beach access. Don’t forget to order the Original Dauphin Island Bushwacker, made with a delicious blend of ice cream, rum, and chocolate!

Islanders Restaurant

Witness a picturesque sunset from the outdoor patio at Islanders! This Dauphin Island restaurant is the place to be to enjoy freshly caught seafood, live music, trivia, and late-night bites at the tiki bar. 

Dockside Seafood Restaurant

Enjoy seafood with a view of the bay at Dockside! Their menu keeps it simple and delicious with options like shrimp, po’boys, tacos, burgers, and seafood baskets.

Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood

If you are craving some Southern-style BBQ, head down to Reel Deal. They offer BBQ pork, brisket, ribs, and chicken served as sandwiches, plates, or by the pound. Then pair your meal with mouthwatering sides like baked beans, okra, and hush puppies. 

Skinner’s Seafood

Stop at Skinner’s Seafood and pick up a delicious dinner to enjoy in your vacation home. Their steamer take-out menu includes crab claws, scallops, shrimp, crab legs, and oysters. Choose your favorite sides for the perfect meal, including coleslaw, corn on the cob, red potatoes, or andouille pork sausage. 

Miguel’s Beach’n Baja

Miguel’s Beach’n Baja is known for its fresh tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and homemade salsa. This hole-in-the-wall eatery combines West Coast flavor with the soul of the Gulf Coast to create tasty dishes for every palate!

Lighthouse Bakery

Stop for breakfast at the Lighthouse Bakery for fantastic coffee and freshly made sweets like cinnamon rolls, muffins, turnovers, and cookies. In addition to sweet treats, bakery visitors can also enjoy sandwiches on freshly baked bread and delicious three-egg omelets served every Saturday. Celebrating a special occasion while on the Island? Call ahead to order a beautiful custom cake!

Captain Snapper’s Marina Bar and Grill

Located at the scenic Dauphin Island Marina, enjoy a variety of delicious eats at Captain Snapper’s, including crab legs, fresh half-shell oysters, ribeyes, burgers, and more. 

Dauphin Island Alabama Beach Vacation Rentals 

After enjoying fresh seafood at Dauphin Island restaurants, return to your vacation home with Boardwalk Realty. We offer a wide selection of Dauphin Island vacation rentals for every group, whether you are looking for a beachfront oasis or a home with a private pool. Regardless of where you stay, you will have access to a fully-equipped kitchen complete with cooking basics, dishes, silverware, a stove, a coffee maker, and a dining table. Book your Alabama beach vacation today!

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