Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar Bids Farewell to Original Location, Prepares for New Beginnings

Alabama's cherished Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar, nestled in the quaint fishing village of Bon Secour, is closing its doors at the original location today and preparing to welcome patrons at a new site soon.

In a heartfelt Facebook post, the restaurant shared, "It’s bittersweet. Today marks our last day at the place we've called home for the past 20 years. As we close this chapter, we eagerly anticipate starting anew on the Bon Secour River. We'll announce our opening date once the move is complete. Our new address will be 17451 County Road 49 South, Bon Secour."

The post continued, "Join us for one last meal at our original spot if you can. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at our new location. Thank you all for your love and support over the years. We can't wait to see everyone soon."

Owners Bob and Patty Hallmark ventured into the restaurant business two decades ago, transforming their dream into reality among the Spanish moss-draped oaks at 6232 Bon Secour Highway. With Bob’s background as a general contractor and Patty’s as a schoolteacher, they sought to fill a culinary void in Baldwin County with Bob's desire for a great steak.

Tin Top quickly earned a reputation not only for its steaks but also for its fresh Gulf seafood, thanks to its New Orleans-inspired cuisine. One standout dish, the Tender Fenton, combines a 10-ounce tenderloin with Tin Top’s signature Oysters Fenton, all served in a bowl of house-made steak sauce and accompanied by toasted French bread for dipping.

Recognized as one of AL.com's 9 Hidden Alabama Restaurant Gems and home to one of AL.com's 68 Must-Try Alabama Dishes, Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar continues to capture the hearts and palates of its patrons.