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Wintzell's Oyster House - Guntersville, AL

100% Approval Rating (1 votes)
5 - Overall: Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Fried Green Tomatoes with Crawfish Sauce ($7.00)
Oysters on the Half Shell ($9.00)
J.O. Platter ($19.00)
Fried Oysters ($16.00)
Fried Shrimp ($16.00)

Written Reviews

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harley130
February 23, 2009
"Wintzell's is a landmark on Dauphin Street in Mobile, AL and is best known for its oysters "fried, stewed or nude." The original location was opened in 1938 as a six-stool oyster bar by J. Oliver Wintzell (1905 - 1980). There are now five company-owned locations; the ..."   [Read More].

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14455 US-431, Guntersville, AL
256-582-5600

http://www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com/co_loc_gun.php

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:No Data
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Man, are these a thing of beauty.
"Man, are these a thing of beauty."
harley130





Fried oysters, fried catfish, and fried shrimp.
"Fried oysters, fried catfish, and fried shrimp."
harley130


Fried green tomatoes with crawfish sauce is a must-order appetizer.
"Fried green tomatoes with crawfish sauce is a must-order appetizer."
harley130


Chocolate Lovin Spoon Cake: enough for two, so plan to share.
"Chocolate Lovin Spoon Cake: enough for two, so plan to share."
harley130


Fried oysters and shrimp.
"Fried oysters and shrimp."
harley130


Looks like an oyster joint to me.
"Looks like an oyster joint to me."
harley130


Quotes all over the walls are the trademark of Wintzell's.  It's fun reading them all.  That is Mr. Wintzell in the picture on the left in his later years.
"Quotes all over the walls are the trademark of Wintzell's. It's fun reading them all. That is Mr. Wintzell in the picture on the left in his later years."
harley130


Quoted in 1938, but still relevant in 2009.
"Quoted in 1938, but still relevant in 2009."
harley130


View from parking lot.
"View from parking lot."
harley130


You can come by boat if you want to.  Free docking for customers.
"You can come by boat if you want to. Free docking for customers."
harley130


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