Awards & Recognitions
The Original Oyster House has been recognized, reviewed and rewarded by local and national journalists, bloggers and tourists. Some awards recognizing the Original Oyster House’s commitment to quality food and service to our customers include:
- Stephen Shillito Wins Coastal Alabama’s Island Spirit Award
- Dean Smythia Wins Coastal Alabama’s Island Spirit Award
- Rufus Young Wins ARHA Stars of the Industry Spirit Award
- Anatolie Simion Wins Coastal Alabama’s Island Spirit Award
- David Dekle and Cecilia Mace Presented the 2018 Gardberg Awards
- Original Oyster House Pilots Alabama’s First Oyster Shell Recycling Program
- Original Oyster House Wins Gold as Alabama Retail Association Retailer of the Year and VIDEO
- Joe & Dave of the Original Oyster House Win ARHA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
- Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Environmental Award
- Fire-Grilled Oysters, Winner of Best Bites Challenge and Reader’s Choice Favorite
- Taste of Mobile Best Independent Restaurant
Gulf Coast Media Baldwin’s Best
- Best Oysters – 2021
- Best Shrimp & Grits – 2020
Time, Inc. Network’s Travel & Leisure, Names Original Oyster House as One of the Best Oyster Bars in America
Southern Living Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards: Voted one of three Best Seafood Restaurants in the southeast (Gulf Shores and Mobile)
Mobile Register’s Annual Reader’s Poll
- Best Overall Seafood Restaurant Best Shrimp
- Best Oysters
- Best Gumbo
- Best Crab Claws
Mobile Bay Monthly
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant
Baldwin County Newspapers Reader’s Poll
- Voted Best Overall Seafood
- Voted Best Gumbo
- Voted Best Sweet Tea
Lagniappe Reader’s Annual Nappie Awards
Voted Best Seafood
Coastal Wine Tour
Best of Brunch Winner 2006
Sunny 105.7 FM People’s Choice Award
- Best Seafood Overall
- Best Gumbo
Recommended by The New York Times, Southern Living Magazine, and Coastal Living Magazine
Island Spirit Award Winners for Superior Customer Service
- Dean Smythia – 2021 Award Winner
- Anatolie Simion – 2018 Award Winner
- Daniella Allen – 2013 Award Winner
- Karen Trammell – 2009 Award Winner
- Buster Burns – 2006 Award Winner
- Pamela Ford – 2005 Award Winner
