Columbiana, Alabama · Highway 25

THE LOCAL Oyster House & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Fresh oysters raw or baked, gumbo, fried seafood baskets, margaritas, and cold beer. A small oyster bar on Highway 25 in Columbiana.

Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–9 PM
What we're known for

Oysters, Gumbo & Cold Drinks

Casual seafood, cooked to order, Tuesday through Saturday.

Oysters, Two Ways

On the half shell over ice, or baked three ways — garlic parmesan, Southern Rockefeller, or bourbon butter.

Raw at market price

Gumbo & Gulf Plates

Seafood gumbo, low country boil, fried grouper, stuffed crab, and a seafood platter that covers it all.

Most plates $10–20

Margaritas & Cold Beer

Margaritas, beer on tap, wine, and a full bar. Live music some nights.

Full bar · On tap
Every week

Weekly Specials

Every Tuesday

Taco Tuesday

Taco specials all day Tuesday.

Every Thursday

All You Can Eat Shrimp

All the shrimp you can eat, every Thursday.

Every Friday

Half Off Oysters

Half-price oysters all day Friday.

Every Saturday

$1 Wings

Dollar wings all day Saturday. Thirteen flavors to pick from.

“A hidden gem — it definitely lives up to the ‘local’ part of its name.”
— Tripadvisor review
Come see us

Hours & Visit

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday11 AM – 9 PM
Thursday11 AM – 9 PM
Friday11 AM – 9 PM
Saturday11 AM – 9 PM
SundayClosed

Find Us

The Local Oyster House & Seafood roadside sign — white script lettering on a periwinkle blue board with a navy border
The Local Oyster House & Seafood
21270 AL-25
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 671-5069
Outdoor seating Kids' menu Dogs welcome outside Live music nights Free parking
Good to know

Questions We Get

When are you open?

Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 9 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes. There's a kids' menu with smaller portions.

Where do I park?

Free parking in back and across the street.

Do you serve alcohol?

Full bar — margaritas, beer on tap, bottles, and wine.

How much do the oysters cost?

Raw and baked oysters are market price and change with the catch. Call (205) 671-5069 for today's price.