The Steamer & Baked Oyster Bar
Cold Oysters, Warm Beer, Wine's an Afterthought
Behind Souvenir City · Gulf Shores · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 1, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list here feels like someone grabbed a distributor's generic coastal restaurant starter pack and called it a day. This is a place that knows what it does well—steamed seafood and cold beer on a Gulf Coast patio—and wine is clearly not part of that equation.
Selection Deep Dive
The selection leans heavily into safe, crowd-pleasing California Chardonnay and basic Pinot Grigio, with maybe a Sauvignon Blanc thrown in for variety. You'll find the usual suspects: Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, maybe a Kim Crawford if you're lucky. The red wine section exists mostly as decoration since nobody's ordering Cabernet with Royal Red shrimp. There's no thought given to seafood-friendly regions like Loire Valley, Galicia, or even Washington State Riesling. It's a list built for people who don't care about wine but feel obligated to order something other than a Bud Light.
By the Glass
The glass pour program is whatever's open behind the bar, likely the same four wines they've had since opening day. Expect large-format pours of safe whites that pair adequately with fried food but won't enhance the brininess of those baked oysters. Rotation is nonexistent—these bottles are permanent residents until they're replaced with identical successors.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc — $9
Not exciting, but clean and crisp enough to cut through butter-baked oysters without breaking the bank
Dry Rosé (if they have one)
Often overlooked at seafood joints, but the acidity and salinity of a decent Provence rosé would actually complement steamed shrimp beautifully
Any red wine by the glass
Room temperature Cab with oysters is a crime against both the wine and the seafood—stick to whites or beer
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Royal Red Shrimp Tray
The off-dry profile and bright acidity would highlight the shrimp's natural sweetness while cleansing the palate between bites
❌ The Bottom Line
Come for the oysters and the Gulf view, but don't come for the wine. Order a cold beer or a cocktail and save your wine budget for a restaurant that actually cares about it.
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