I really wanted to like this place! Someone local suggested it and said we had to go, so we did after waiting almost an hour and we’re finally seated just to wait another 15 minutes for someone to come to our table. We ordered the flaming oysters which were just oysters with cheese and bread.. wow, I’d like to say though our waiter was awesome he was super friendly just overwhelmed to say the least! Our food came out sometime later and for the wait and hype it was subpar to say the least. The bill after tip was almost a hundred bucks and what a joke, I never mind spending money on “good” food but that was not it save your time and your money and just go to Boudreaux's half the wait half the price twice the food…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
William Dickinson
I belive our waitress name was trinity she was an amazing never a long wait patient when we was selecting our order the food was so good go and show the blue gill some love it is such an amazing restaurant with an amazing staff definitely would recommend it definitely going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wil Bowman
Great spot with live music. Cool open atmosphere with friendly service. Limited food and draft beer selection. Parking is plentiful and similar to all the other causeway restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Phillip Abernethy
Service from Alyssa was awesome. The food is good, just not as good as the service. Still a go to for seafood in the Mobile Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sandi Whitehead
Food was not good....not sure why people recommend this place, limited menu and poor food quality. I ordered the grilled shrimp and they were so tough I couldn't eat them, they were taken off the bill!!!! They are really known for their oysters and those were wonderful, LARGE!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Michael Jacobi
Food is amazing, as is the service. They know what they are doing. Must visit place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Chargrilled Oysters
Tricia Diaz
Very nice, service was good and the was good. I wish there was seating that wasn't covered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chargrilled Oysters
Daniel Turner
Great place , staff is amazing. Food is spoton !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michele duke
The flaming oysters was amazing as usual and the crab claws was delicious. One of my favorite places to eat!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Fire Grilled Oysters
Curtis Johns
Bluegill is one of the oldest seafood restaurants near Mobile. Right on the mobile bay, you get water views while you eat. They usually have live music so keep that in mind if you'd rather something more quiet. Also, in the summer time the inside seating goes fast for those that need the AC, and it is quite limited. The outside seating started as a deck and slowly over the years has been covered and closed in and is sort of inside minus the cool air from an AC unit. At night the singing can be a little more adult as some may imagine so I wouldn't recommend a family with children for a late dinner. There's room to dance by the band or watch others dance. The food has always been great and the staff are very friendly and willing to help in any way. It's pretty high up on my list of seafood restaurants in lower Alabama.
We had an awesome night with great friends, great food and perfect service. Our new friend and server, Alec F was on point. A must see and enjoy place.
Very good chicken and dumplings special. Good appetizers such as onion rings and of course, oysters. Reasonable pricing and nice outdoor seating on the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Lescale
A very tasty seafood place right off the the interstate. Live music Friday and Saturday nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Famous Fried Pickles, Crab and Corn Soup
Michael Rowland
Great seafood and live music. I love the Blue Gill!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Shrimp Poboy, Famous Fried Pickles, Gumbo, Crab Bisque, Fish Tacos, Sautéed Crab Claws, Chargrilled Oysters, Hush Puppies, Fire Grilled Oysters
Vanessa Fields
I have never had gumbo with wild rice, which is very interesting. My gumbo was lukewarm, not hot, and my sautéed crab claws too much sauce. My sister had the half dozen oysters, and she said they were just ok and too much cheese on the salad. I don't know if I will ever come back since Half Shell is much closer and better
I really wanted to like this place! Someone local suggested it and said we had to go, so we did after waiting almost an hour and we’re finally seated just to wait another 15 minutes for someone to come to our table. We ordered the flaming oysters which were just oysters with cheese and bread.. wow, I’d like to say though our waiter was awesome he was super friendly just overwhelmed to say the least! Our food came out sometime later and for the wait and hype it was subpar to say the least. The bill after tip was almost a hundred bucks and what a joke, I never mind spending money on “good” food but that was not it save your time and your money and just go to Boudreaux's half the wait half the price twice the food…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I belive our waitress name was trinity she was an amazing never a long wait patient when we was selecting our order the food was so good go and show the blue gill some love it is such an amazing restaurant with an amazing staff definitely would recommend it definitely going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot with live music. Cool open atmosphere with friendly service. Limited food and draft beer selection. Parking is plentiful and similar to all the other causeway restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Service from Alyssa was awesome. The food is good, just not as good as the service. Still a go to for seafood in the Mobile Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was not good....not sure why people recommend this place, limited menu and poor food quality. I ordered the grilled shrimp and they were so tough I couldn't eat them, they were taken off the bill!!!! They are really known for their oysters and those were wonderful, LARGE!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Food is amazing, as is the service. They know what they are doing. Must visit place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Chargrilled Oysters
Very nice, service was good and the was good. I wish there was seating that wasn't covered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chargrilled Oysters
Great place , staff is amazing. Food is spoton !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flaming oysters was amazing as usual and the crab claws was delicious. One of my favorite places to eat!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Fire Grilled Oysters
Bluegill is one of the oldest seafood restaurants near Mobile. Right on the mobile bay, you get water views while you eat. They usually have live music so keep that in mind if you'd rather something more quiet. Also, in the summer time the inside seating goes fast for those that need the AC, and it is quite limited. The outside seating started as a deck and slowly over the years has been covered and closed in and is sort of inside minus the cool air from an AC unit. At night the singing can be a little more adult as some may imagine so I wouldn't recommend a family with children for a late dinner. There's room to dance by the band or watch others dance. The food has always been great and the staff are very friendly and willing to help in any way. It's pretty high up on my list of seafood restaurants in lower Alabama.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Poboy, Gumbo
Restaurantji Recommends
We had an awesome night with great friends, great food and perfect service. Our new friend and server, Alec F was on point. A must see and enjoy place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Shrimp Poboy, Gumbo, Salad, Crab and Corn Soup, Soup, Chargrilled Oysters, Sandwich
Very good chicken and dumplings special. Good appetizers such as onion rings and of course, oysters. Reasonable pricing and nice outdoor seating on the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very tasty seafood place right off the the interstate. Live music Friday and Saturday nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Famous Fried Pickles, Crab and Corn Soup
Great seafood and live music. I love the Blue Gill!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Shrimp Poboy, Famous Fried Pickles, Gumbo, Crab Bisque, Fish Tacos, Sautéed Crab Claws, Chargrilled Oysters, Hush Puppies, Fire Grilled Oysters
I have never had gumbo with wild rice, which is very interesting. My gumbo was lukewarm, not hot, and my sautéed crab claws too much sauce. My sister had the half dozen oysters, and she said they were just ok and too much cheese on the salad. I don't know if I will ever come back since Half Shell is much closer and better
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5