Fried & Gulf-style

Best Seafood in Gardendale, AL

You're four hours from the Gulf, but fried catfish, shrimp, and hushpuppies are still a Friday night staple up here. Here's where to get them in Gardendale.

  1. 1

    Shrimp Basket

    550 Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071

    (205) 694-0280

  2. 2

    Captain D's

    1284 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071

    (205) 631-5925

  3. 3

    Long John Silver's

    523 Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071

    (205) 631-8264

Good to know

  • Friday is the big seafood night statewide — expect a wait after 6pm.
  • Ask what's fried fresh versus what's been holding; the good kitchens will tell you.

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