My favorite thing during the summer is to be at the beach or at least to dream that I am at the beach having shrimp.
Today without traveling six hours, I can sit on my own back deck and enjoy fresh gulf bay shrimp. In fact, the steamed shrimp from Off the Boat is the best I have eaten.
When Greg and Kelly Parker built their dream home in Mentone, they often wished they could still enjoy the gulf coast seafood. Friends from Orange Beach encouraged them to make the leap and open a takeout seafood restaurant in Fort Payne.
This month marks the six month anniversary of the opening of Off the Boat. According to Kelly, “This milestone in their lives is the most life changing. The people of this area are happier. The concern for each other is genuine.”
The Parkers certainly reflect the desire to serve others. During the tornado disaster, they provided hot meals for many of the storm victims.
The menu at Off the Boat includes items for everyone. The baked chicken can be ordered even by those who are sensitive to shellfish. Vegetarian plates are also available.
If you have a special recipe, uncooked seafood can be purchased. All the products are wild caught. No pond raised or confined products are sold.
The restaurant is takeout only. The food is prepared after the order is placed. A usual time wait is 30 minutes. The hours of operation are from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
New items are being added at customer request such as lump crabmeat. The restaurant’s specialty is the seafood lasagna.
Sorry Savannah, Georgia, Fort Payne now has the best seafood bisque! Stop by Off the Boat at 1702 Gault Avenue, North, Suite 101 or call your order in at 256-845-4699. Tell Greg and Kelly the Chamber sent you.
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