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Classic Gulf & Steakhouse

Browse brunch, lunch, dinner, and weekly specials — oysters, Gulf shrimp, prime steaks, and house favorites served in that simple, elegant Tin Top style.

Timeless plates, rich flavors.

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Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, and celebrations. Share the flavors of the Gulf and our steakhouse classics — a gift they’ll remember long after the last bite.

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Alabama’s Gulf CoastThe Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Gulf Seafood • Prime Steaks • Classic Southern

Fresh oysters, Gulf shrimp, hand-cut steaks, and house favorites—simple, elegant, unforgettable.

Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar is your spot for lunch and dinner with seasonal specials and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Explore our menus and join us soon.

Alabama coastal favorite isn’t fine dining, but ‘the finest of casual dining’
Sunday 10 AM – 9 PM • Monday–Wednesday 11 AM – 9 PM • Thursday–Saturday 11 AM – 10 PM

Welcome to Tin Top

Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar Bon Secour’s coastal kitchen since 2004.

Welcome to Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar—our coastal kitchen along the Bon Secour River. Since 2004, we’ve kept the focus simple: start with exceptional ingredients, treat them with respect, and serve every guest with genuine Southern hospitality.

From the Gulf, To Your Table!

You’ll taste it in the briny snap of freshly shucked oysters, the sweetness of Royal Reds, and the smoke-kissed edges of a grilled Gulf catch. Hand-cut steaks get a deep, sizzling sear and a clean finish—no shortcuts, just technique and time.

Lunch keeps things light and lively; dinner settles into a warm, relaxed rhythm. Sundays bring a brunch built for lingering, while weekly and Happy Hour specials keep the board fresh with seasonal finds and chef favorites.

We pour with the same care we cook—easy-going beers, a thoughtful wine list, and cocktails that pair cleanly with the food. Save room for a sweet finish (locals swear by the white chocolate pudding).

Whether you’re dropping in after a day on the coast or planning a celebration, we’re here to make your time with us memorable—plate after plate, visit after visit. Thanks for being here; we look forward to serving you.

WHO WE ARE

Bob Hallmark didn't always know he would be in the restaurant business. Before opening up this popular dining destination in 2004, Bob was a general contractor.

Today we are proud to serve seafood and other favorite area side dishes to local friends and out-of-town guests alike.

OUR BEGINNINGS

Growing up with four brothers and a mom with a passion for cooking, opening up a restaurant to showcase his love for food was a dream for Bob Hallmark.

After years of entertaining family and friends and preparing amazing spreads of a variety of foods, fulfilling that dream soon became a reality. Right in the heart of Bon Secour, the Tin Top is a great place for steak and all your Coastal Alabama favorites.

GIFT CARDS

Give the gift of Tin Top! Gift cards are available in any amount and can be used for dine-in or takeout.

Pick one up in our gift shop, or call us to purchase and have it mailed to you.

The Pearl of Bon Secour

We source the freshest local seafood and premium aged beef—prepared with care and a southern coastal flair.

Daily Specials

From AYCE Wednesday to Friday Prime Rib, there’s always something worth the trip. Check our weekly board.

Hearty Steaks

Sink your teeth into the best steaks on the Alabama coast—seared, seasoned, and served the Tin Top way.

Hand-Cut & Fire-Kissed

Steakhouse Cuts

Seasoned, seared, and rested right

Steak Carlisle

House Favorite • Prime Steak, Seared Hot

Our guest-favorite steak: deeply seared for a crust, tender at the center, finished with our Coco Loco Shrimp. Classic, coastal, and perfect with a bold red.

  • Hand-cut premium steak cooked to temp
  • Finished with our Coco Loco Shrimp
  • Pairs beautifully with Gulf sides

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Steak Carlisle at Tin Top—seared steak with pan jus
Gulf Fresh

Seafood Favorites

Straight from the Gulf

Royal Reds — sweet Gulf shrimp at Tin Top

Royal Reds

Sweet Gulf Shrimp • Coastal Favorite

Plump, sweet, deep-water Royal Reds—rich and buttery with that just-caught taste of the Gulf. Simple, generous, and downright craveable.

  • Naturally sweet, tender Gulf shrimp
  • Finished with lemon & butter accents
  • Perfect with a cold beer or crisp white

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Always improving Tin Top—one plate, one guest, every day.

Our commitment to our guests is simple: exceptional ingredients, passionately served.

Thank you for dining with us at “Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar” — The Tin Top Family
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Tin Top Gift Shop

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Scratch-made favorites. Gulf seafood, steaks, and Southern sides done right.
Come as you are. Laid-back vibe, indoors or patio when the weather’s right.
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Guest Testimonials

Real words from our diners

We’re grateful for every review and read each one. Here are a few highlights from guests who’ve shared their Tin Top experience on Google.

“My absolute favorite place to take my family and friends… The food is incredible!!”
— Bonnie C.
“Very nice local off the beaten path find… shrimp & grits were superb… fast and friendly service.”
— Julie C.
“BEST seafood I have ever had! Trigger fish with lobster sauce, stuffed mushrooms, and turtle cheesecake—amazing.”
— Lacy W.
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Twenty guest-favorite plates

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