Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 7756 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA |
Zip code: | 35210 |
Website: | http://www.shrimpbasket.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Thursday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Friday: | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Saturday: | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Sunday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
The food was good. The server was very nice and polite. I think her name is Alesha. She keep the food coming. I would visit this location, again. Crestwood! I think that would be Irondale, if I'm not mistaken.
I would have rated this place as a 3 star if it provided decent food at a decent price. But the raw oysters, steamed shrimp and some sides were better than expected. I'd give it 5 stars if the meal were free. So the place is nothing fancy and very plain. Almost like a local dive - that is not a dig. It is comfortable and has decent (unusual) food. Could not get to our normal oyster house (Fish Market on Hwy 280 Bham) and found this place. Had oysters on the half shell. They were good, slightly briny, and almost plump at a decent price for a dozen - 14 bucks. Then had steamed shrimp platter. They were good but could have used more "Old Bay." Melted butter and cocktail sauce went well. Their shrimp slaw is unique and worth having. My date loved the turnip greens and I enjoyed sweet potato fries.
It's a big step above Captain D's, but it's not my favorite. I've been spoiled by living near the Gulf in Florida and having easy access to excellent, fresh seafood growing up, so I have high standards for seafood. I recognize that to get high quality seafood here in Birmingham, you'll have to pay top dollar, but I can't make myself give this more than 3.5 stars.
Had the catfish basket (forgot to take pics), and it was good! The wait staff was very polite, attentive and sweet. Recommended!
We visited here when we were out of town, and even though I have had better seafood, it was very good for being so far away from the coast! We actually ate here several times, just so that we could try multiple dishes. The staff were very nice, and helpful in making our choices. I will definitely return again if ever in the area. The outdoor misters definitely made it a lot easier to sit outside in the summer heat!