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Barnacle Bill's

650 Lemoyne Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528-4456
251-861-8300
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2.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Dinner
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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We are property owners who own a seasonal rental, though live in another state. We had given up on Barnacle Bill's a few years ago but decided to try again due to the recommendation of a friend. We ate at BarnacleBill's on a Friday night, and though they were quite busy we were seated promptly, had friendly, prompt service, and... More

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Dauphin Island AL
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This winter our Book Study group has met at Barnacle Bill's almost weekly. The service has always been good and so has the food. I had sea bass there twice and it was great. Oyster and shrimp baskets are generously filled and served promptly. Several of our group enjoyed the big salad. They will serve the seafood grilled, fried or... More

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Canal Winchester, Ohio
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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My family and I must be slow learners because we always give this place "one last try". Maybe it's because there aren't a lot of restuarant choices on the island.... and it has a cool name and looks fun from the outside. However, once you step inside, the fun is over. We have always waited a long time for our... More

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Beaufort, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

We enjoyed the food, both getting shrimp po boys. The shrimp was large and we liked the batter. The bread was GREAT! I would recommend trying this restaurant. More

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Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Variety of food choices, blackened grouper was very good. Service was not as slow as expected by previous reviews, but only ok with service. More

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Birmingham, AL
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

It was not as bad as thr reviews are saying!!! I went there ( on a thursday night) with my 11 year old daughter and she loved it so much we went back the next day.I had the gumbo and my daughter had the kids pasta with marinara. For desert we had the choclolate mouse, wich was super sweet but... More

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Pasadena, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

We had read that the food and service were poor, but it was the only restaurant we could find open for dinner and not pizza on Dauphin Island. So, we went. Had no difficulties getting a seat (Thursday night), and the service wasn't bad, given that our waitress was also bartending, and there should have been 3 people covering the... More

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Starkville, Mississippi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I LOVE the atmosphere here. Everyone is so friendly. Amazing food, as well! A bit on the pricey side, but as a tourist wanting amazing seafood, can't complain. More

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Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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We ordered the blue crab cakes and grilled shrimp. Portions were great and seafood was excellent. Why come to Dauphin Island and not get seafood, right? The coleslaw was made fresh for us and it was great and a huge bowl was served with our meal. Price was reasonable. Would eat there again. More

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Jackson, Mississippi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
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We recently ate at Barnacle Bill's with family (including a 6 year old and 2 year old). I was reluctant to eat here based on the reviews I'd read but my brother-in-law and sister-in-law had really liked it in the past and wanted to eat there again. Thank goodness I had been warned about the service. We waited a pretty... More

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