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CAPTAIN AL’S STEAK
DINING
Pecan Crusted Tripletail.
ADDRESS
1458 Magnolia St. Gulfport
CONTACT
228.831.5751
WEBSITE
www.captainalsgulfport.com
S O C I A L
Facebook @captainals
HOURS
Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday 12-9 p.m.
Sunday 12-8 p.m.
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
18 DISCOVER COASTAL MISSISSIPPI Fall 2023
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For owner Stacey Magnusen, Captain Al’s is more than just a restaurant. It’s a piece of coastal history, spanning decades and offering some of the best fried food you can find. Magnusen can often be found at the local docks, hand selecting the freshest Gulf seafood. She has a pride and passion in her craft that transcends throughout all areas of Captain Al’s. With one of the largest seafood menus on the Coast, Captain Al’s is one of those rare restaurants that appeals to all audiences and has stood the test of time. Magnusen’s commitment to her family’s restaurant, along with an incredible team, have resulted in a very devout and loyal customer base.
Captain Al’s has always been known for their steak and seafood. And rightly so. They have some of the absolute best fried shrimp this side
of the I-10 coastal corridor. And their steaks cannot be beaten. Grilled in
the main dining room over an open pecan wood flame, Captain Al’s steaks are a high-quality menu staple. However, the most recent addition of Chef Milton Joachim IV has brought
a new element of excitement to the Captain Al’s menu. Chef Milton’s love of seafood is ever present in all of
the new dishes he has introduced at Captain Al’s, while keeping customer favorites on hand and in abundance.
Each dish stands out, but there are definitely a few that really steal the show. The Oysters Joachim are a personal favorite and a dish that Chef Joachim has worked to perfect. Crispy fried oysters are topped with a house tarragon-aioli, red onion marmalade and micro greens. Because I love all things appetizers, I suggest ordering the Oysters Joachim along with the Fried Green Tomatoes. Thick-sliced green tomatoes are battered and fried then topped with pickled slaw, red