4 Local Dishes To Try this Month

Our contributing food fanatics share the local dishes that made them hungry for more.

FRIED CATFISH AT LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
“The catfish was fried to perfection — golden, crispy and hot! You could see the specks of pepper, which I knew would be delightful. To complement my catfish, I had a loaded baked potato, which was packed to my absolute satisfaction. To top everything off, I had a nice cold glass of delicious sweet tea, which took me back to evenings on the porch with my grandmother. A girl definitely knows great sweet tea, and this was it.” — Suntrease Williams Maynard, Special Counsel, Adams & Reese LLP
Lighthouse Restaurant • 12495 Padgett Switch Road, Irvington. 824-2500

OYSTER LETTUCE WRAPS AT THE WASH HOUSE
“When my wife and I got married, we had our reception on the back porch of the Wash House in Point Clear. The crispy oyster lettuce wraps were served as an hors d’oeuvre, and they were the hit of the party. They are still on the menu today, and they’re as great as ever.” — Brian P. Britt, Attorney, Kopesky & Britt LLC and Fairhope Title Services, LLC
The Wash House • 17111 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope. 928-4838

STUFFED SHRIMP AT CHUCK’S FISH
“As the weather cools, my palate looks for warmth and comfort. So at the end of a gallery day, I head to Chuck’s Fish where I find just the thing to satisfy — bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, served with red pepper aioli and savory mashed potatoes. On my most recent visit, the dish included tender broccoli, which perfectly completed the plate. Sitting upstairs is my new favorite spot to soak up the tasteful, rustic atmosphere.” — Kim Kelly, Owner, Sophiella Gallery
Chuck’s Fish • 551 Dauphin St. 219-7051

DESSERT AT MARY’S SOUTHERN COOKING
“Whenever I’m driving down Springhill Avenue, I’m always tempted to pull into Mary’s, a restaurant boasting a serious lineup of Southern standards that I would put up against anywhere else in town, and their dessert is no different. It is the only restaurant I have been to where the banana pudding is so good that you should call ahead to order — which I’m looking forward to doing as soon as I finish typing.” — William Peebles, Agent, NAI Mobile
Mary’s Southern Cooking • 3011 SpringHill Ave. 476-2232

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