AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar

 


PALMERS OYSTER PALACE MENU

AJ’s has been shuck’n the freshest oysters
on the Gulf Coast since 1984.

Oysters Eugene
Select oysters creole seasoned and broiled in butter (our version of scampi), served with New Orleans French bread

Oysters Rockefeller
Baked on the half shell covered with a
classic spinach coating and
topped with hollandaise

Oyster AJ
Fresh jalapeno’s, Monterey Jack cheese and bacon baked on the half shell makes these the owner’s recommendationOysters on the Half Shell

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Half Dozen
Dozen
Steamed


BEER AND BAIT FOOD

Fried Crab Claws
Blue crab claws dredged in a cracker crumb meal & fried to a golden brown

Fried Clamari
Served with marinara sauce

U-Peel Em/U-Eat Em Boiled Shrimp
A traditional Gulf Coast favorite of Destin’s finest,
fresh from the Gulf. A half pound or a pound

Crawfish and Shrimp Cakes
Bayou style cakes, with a spicy portion of crawfish tails and shrimp mixed with our bread crumb stuffing. Served with AJ’s special sauce

Boudin Balls

A traditional Cajun appetizer! Spicy pork and rice dressing rolled into balls and deep fried

Tuna Dip
Fresh gulf smoked tuna, sit it on a cracker, you can’t beat it

Scampi
Gulf shrimp pan sauteed in garlic butterand
white wine served with AJ toast

Crab Cakes
New Orleans style crab cakes pan fried and served with AJ’s remoulade sauce

Cheese Stix
Served with marinara sauce

O-Rings
Beer battered & golden fried

The Seablaster Combo

Crab claws, calamari, o-rings, tuna dip and cheese stix. It’s a crowd pleaser!


SOUPS AND SALADS


Seafood Gumbo
Chock full of local seafood and sausage

New England Clam Chowder

Cowboys secret recipe, just ask him, he’s sitting at the bar

Red Beans and Rice
A Louisiana favorite of sausage, red beans,
and rice. A blend of spices with a touch of cajun seasoning

Shrimp and Crab Salad

Tender baby Gulf shrimp and crab meat.
Served over a bed of shredded lettuce
accompanied by tomato wedges.
This a great cold salad on a hot Gulf day

Caesar Salad

A fresh crisp bed of greens, tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese, and the Emperor’s dressing
Top it off with grilled Chicken
Top it off with fried shrimp


FRIED SEAFOOD PLATES
All fried plates are served with fries, cole slaw & hushpuppies


Run of Kitchen I
A run through the kitchen of the Gulf Coast finest seafood. Fried fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, clam strips, & stuffed devil crab

Shrimp
Fresh succulent butterflied Gulf shrimp
lightly breaded and fried

Fresh Catch

Always the freshest catch off the docks

Clam Strips
Sweet and tender, fried to a golden brown

Deviled Crab
A deviled crab we are proud to serve

Run of Kitchen II
A run so good we did it again. Fried fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, clam strips & soft shell crab

Oyster
Plump select oysters rolled through cracker meal & golden fried

Soft Shell Crab
Two fried crazy leg crabs, this is a must try

Scallops
Treats from the deep!


GRILLED AND BROILED PLATTERS
All grilled & broiled platters are served with baked potatoe and the vegetable of the day



Yellow Fin Tuna
Fresh top grade yellow fin tuna marinated & grilled to perfection.

Fish of The Day
Always the freshest fish on the dock

Broiled Seafood Platter

A variety of seafood. Well seasoned for the
taste buds. Gulf shrimp, fresh scallops,
mahi-mahi and devil crab

Grilled Mahi-Mahi
Mild, white fish. Also known as Durado
Try it blackened

Surf, Turf and Earth

The best combination of both land and sea.
Black Angus filet cooked to order with
half dozen jumbo fried shrimp and vegetable

Filet
Select cut filet, grilled to a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. It doesn’t get much better.
(Medium or above we cook butterflied)

T-Bone
A full-flavored, classic cut of Prime beef

Teriyaki Chicken

Two boneless breasts of chicken with teriyaki sauce, served with pineapple slices

Steak and Lobster
Select lobster tail broiled with herbed garlic butter served with select cut filet makes this a winning combination

Twin Lobster Tail

Two select cold water lobster tails broiled
with herbed garlic butter. Served with drawn butter


STEAMER PLATTERS
All steamer platters are served with new potatoes & corn on the cob



Alaskan Snow Crab Cluster

The best dinner you will ever work for

No Frills Steamer
A delightful platter of your favorite steamed, snow crab and Gulf shrimp.

Surf and Earth

Plenty of steamed shrimp and medley of fresh vegetables

PASTA


Shrimp Orleans
A delicate saute’ of Gulf shrimp in a light sour cream reduction with fresh mushrooms & sun-dried tomatoes served over linguini

Shrimp Salvatore

From our friends at Pete & Sam’s restaurant, in Memphis, Gulf shrimp simply pan sauteed in garlic, butter and white wine with mushrooms, served over linguini

Chicken Florentine
Sliced breast of chicken in 100% olive oil, reduced in a medium Cajun sauce, topped with prosciutto and parmesan cheese over a bed of linguini


ORIGINAL HOUSE SANDWICHES



Seafood Muffuletta
Shrimp crawfish tails and scallops Cajun seasoned and pan sauteed. Served hot on a large round roll with traditional olive spread on thebottom and melted provolone cheese on the top. A new local favorite!

Aj's Grouper Sandwich

Fresh grouper lightly seasoned & broiled with lemon and wine. Dressed with AJ’s New Orleans style red remoulade sauce and lettuce


AJS CLASSIC SANDWICHES
All of the following sandwiches are dressed with coleslaw & tartar. Served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies.Grilled Tuna



Fried Fish
Soft Shell Crab
Fried Shrimp
Fried Oyster
Grilled Fish
Grilled Tuna
Blackened Fish


All of the following sandwiches are dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato. Served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies.



Kahuna Burger
This is our cheeseburger in paradise. Dressed with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion slices

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast marinated in teriyaki sauce with pineapple

Shrimp and Crab Salad Sandwich
Served on a croissant dressed with lettuce and tomato


PO BOYS
All of the following sandwiches are dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato. Served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies.



Shrimp Po-Boy
Oyster Po-Boy
Grouper Po-Boy
Steak Po-Boy

Thin slices of marinated steak with roasted bell peppers and onions topped with provolone cheese. Served on New Orleans French bread


KIDS MENU
All Childrens meals served with french fries
Kids 12 and Under


Popcorn Shrimp
Fried Chicken Fingers
Corn Pups
Fried Fish Fingers
Kids Burger
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Cheese Pizza


FULL BAR AVAILABLE

CONSUMER INFORMATION: There is risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any rawanimal protein. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood or have immune disorders, you are at greater risk of serious illnessfrom raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, consult a physician.
Check our chalk board for specials!


Upstairs @ Club Bimini

Happy Hour Specials
Monday - Friday 11:00 - 7:00

Bimini Breeze $2.00
Big Draft $2.00

AJ's Drink of the Day Only $2.50

Mondays - Fuzzy Navel
Tuesdays - Bay Breeze
Wednesday - Cosomo
Thursday - Electric Lemonade
Fridays - Margarita

Sunset Happy Hour
Twice as Good
Monday - Friday 4:00 - 7:00
Cocktails are served as double talls

AJ's Sunset Happy Hour Buffet
Friday
Afternoons 4:00 - 7:00

Sunday Afternoons
AJ's Shrimp Boil
Bloody Mary's $2.50
Pitchers of Draft $5.00
Bimini Breeze $2.00

Jones & Company Play Every Sunday Afternoon

Mullet Toss: A Locals favorite Fun for the Whole Family!




AJ's is located 1/4 of a mile East of the Destin Bridge overlooking the Harbor. You can spot our sign next to High and Dry Marina, or if you're traveling from the West, watch for the dolphin mural on the Marina's west wall. We're not hard to find, but in case you get lost, just ask the locals.


AJ's World Famous Seafood & Oyster Bar
         • Daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Club Bimini
         • Daily 11 a.m - 4 a.m.

116 Highway 98 East
Destin, Florida

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