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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.
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Alabama’s Gulf CoastThe Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar
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.
Welcome to Tin Top
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.
Some Tin Top Menu Favorites
Scenes from the kitchen and the coast—oysters, steaks, Royal Reds, and a few house favorites.
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 FavoriteRibeye Steak
Coastal SpecialtySautéed Crab Claws
Fresh OystersBaked Oyster Sampler
Guest FavoriteFried Seafood Platter
Southern ClassicShrimp & Grits
Appetizer FavoriteCrab Cakes
Lunch FavoriteFried Shrimp Po’Boy
Gulf Coast FlavorHalf-Shell Oysters
Sweet FinishKey Lime Pie
Signature PlateTin Top Platter
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
Seafood Favorites
Straight from the Gulf
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
Gulf Seafood, Steaks & Southern Coastal Favorites
Discover what’s happening at The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Bon Secour, Alabama — from fresh Gulf seafood and oysters to hand-cut steaks, cocktails, Southern favorites, and restaurant updates. See why locals and visitors make Tin Top a favorite dining destination on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Shrimp and Grits Bon Secour AL
Gulf shrimp, smoked Gouda cheese grits, and our house crawfish sauce come together in one of Tin Top’s signature Southern favorites.
Tin Top Gift Shop
- Spices and merch.
- Seasonal gifts, tees, hats & more.
- Grab a gift card for someone you love.
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!!”
“Very nice local off the beaten path find… shrimp & grits were superb… fast and friendly service.”
“BEST seafood I have ever had! Trigger fish with lobster sauce, stuffed mushrooms, and turtle cheesecake—amazing.”
Hungry for the best steak and seafood?
Join us at Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Bon Secour.
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