Pegleg Pete's: A Deep Dive into Delicious Seafood & Cajun Flavors

Pegleg Pete’s isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a Gulf Coast dining experience, renowned for its fresh seafood, vibrant Cajun spices, and laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, understanding the menu is your first step to an unforgettable meal. Let’s explore the culinary treasures Pegleg Pete’s has to offer, from the raw oyster bar to hearty Cajun specialties and beyond.

Oyster Bar Delights

Pegleg Pete’s oyster bar is a must-visit for any seafood enthusiast. Offering a variety of preparations, there’s an oyster for every palate:

Oyster Shooter

For the adventurous, the Oyster Shooter is a bold start. A single raw oyster is combined with a zesty Bloody Mary mix and your choice of beer or vodka. It’s a quick, flavorful way to kick off your meal and experience the pure taste of the oyster.

Raw on the Half Shell & Steamed Oysters

For purists, the Raw on the Half Shell oysters deliver the unadulterated taste of the sea. If you prefer a warmer option, the Steamed oysters are cooked to perfection and served with a luscious seasoned garlic butter, enhancing their natural flavors.

Baked Oyster Sensations

Pegleg Pete’s truly shines with its baked oyster selections, each a unique culinary creation:

Parmesan: Classic and comforting, these oysters are topped with garlic butter, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to a golden brown. The result is a rich, cheesy, and satisfying oyster dish.
Spicy Lafitte: For those who like a kick, the Spicy Lafitte oysters are a flavorful explosion. Finely chopped jalapeños are mixed with bacon, cheddar cheese, and a blend of spices, creating a fiery yet balanced taste.
Cajun: Embracing its Southern roots, the Cajun oysters feature a tangy Cajun sauce, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. This combination delivers a spicy, savory, and slightly cheesy oyster experience.
Rockefeller: A timeless classic, the Rockefeller oysters are topped with a perfectly seasoned spinach mixture, Parmesan cheese, and bacon. The spinach adds an earthy note, while the bacon and Parmesan provide richness and depth.
Buffalo Blue: An innovative and bold choice, the Buffalo Blue oysters combine Maytag blue cheese crumbles with Buffalo hot sauce and bacon. This unexpected pairing creates a spicy, tangy, and creamy oyster dish that’s both surprising and addictive.
Imperial: Indulge in the Imperial oysters, topped with Pegleg Pete’s own crabmeat stuffing, covered with Alfredo sauce, and baked to a golden brown. This is a luxurious and decadent oyster option, perfect for a special occasion.

Baked Oysters 1/2 & 1/2 & Sampler

Can’t decide? The Baked Oysters 1/2 & 1/2 allows you to choose six of one kind and six of another, perfect for sharing or exploring different flavors. For the ultimate oyster adventure, the Sampler offers a taste of Pegleg Pete’s favorite baked specialties: Buffalo Blue, Cajun, Parmesan, Rockefeller, Spicy Lafitte, and Imperial.

Appetizers to Start Your Feast

Beyond oysters, Pegleg Pete’s appetizer menu is packed with tempting choices:

Cajun Shrimp: Tender Gulf shrimp dipped in a spicy batter and fried to a golden brown, served with a flavorful Cajun sauce.
Cheese Sticks: Classic mozzarella cheese sticks, lightly fried and served with marinara sauce – a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Smoked Yellowfin Dip: A must-try! This dip is delicious and perfect for sharing, though the exact ingredients remain a delightful secret.
Snow Crab Legs: Succulent snow crab legs steamed to perfection and served with garlic butter – a seafood lover’s dream.
Blue Crab Claws: A local favorite when available, blue crab claws can be flash-fried or sautéed in garlic butter.
Grouper Nuggets: Bite-sized pieces of grouper, breaded and lightly fried, offering a taste of local fish in a fun, shareable format.
Calamari: Lightly battered and fried calamari, golden brown and tender.
Oysters (Fried): Eight fresh, plump oysters fried to a golden brown – a classic Southern seafood appetizer.
Grilled Shrimp: Five large Gulf shrimp basted and chargrilled, served with garlic butter and dill sauce for a lighter, flavorful option.
Stuffed Shrimp: Four Gulf shrimp filled with crabmeat stuffing, then broiled and topped with a creamy white sauce.
Classic Shrimp Cocktail: Five jumbo shrimp served with Pegleg Pete’s signature cocktail sauce – a timeless appetizer.
Fries Lafitte: Level up your fries with finely chopped jalapeños, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

Favorite Entrees: From Land to Sea

Pegleg Pete’s “Favorites” section offers a diverse range of entrees:

Chicken Tenders: Five flash-fried chicken tenders served with french fries, cole slaw, and honey mustard – a comforting and satisfying choice.
Chicken Breast: Tender marinated chicken breast chargrilled and served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, and garlic toast. You can even add a second chicken breast for a heartier meal.
Chargrilled Mahi-Mahi: Fresh dolphin fish basted and chargrilled, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, garlic toast, and dill sauce.
Gulf Grouper: Fresh grouper basted and chargrilled, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, garlic toast, and dill sauce.
Stuffed Grouper: Fresh grouper filled with crabmeat stuffing, baked, and smothered in white sauce, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, and garlic toast. For a Cajun twist, you can substitute Crawfish Julie for the white sauce.
Large Sea Scallops: Large scallops basted and chargrilled, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, and garlic toast.
Grilled Gulf Shrimp: Ten large shrimp basted and chargrilled, a true Florida treat served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, garlic toast, dill sauce, and garlic butter.
Stuffed Shrimp (Entree): Large Gulf shrimp filled with crabmeat stuffing, baked, and topped with white sauce, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, and garlic toast.
Mixed Grill: A seafood feast featuring large shrimp paired with fresh Gulf grouper and large sea scallops, basted and chargrilled, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, garlic toast, dill sauce, and garlic butter.

Cajun Specialties: Taste of the South

For a taste of Southern comfort, explore Pegleg Pete’s Cajun specialties:

Red Beans & Rice: Cooked with country smoked sausage and served over hot fluffy rice with garlic toast – a classic Southern dish.
Cajun Fried Catfish: Alabama farm-raised catfish filets dusted in Cajun spices and crisply fried, served with french fries, cream cole slaw, and Cajun sauce.
Blackened Grouper: Fresh grouper pan-seared in Cajun spices, served with rice pilaf, sugar snap peas, garlic toast, and Cajun sauce.

Steaks: Land Lover’s Indulgence

If you’re in the mood for steak, Pegleg Pete’s offers classic cuts:

Ribeye: A 12oz cut of flavorful ribeye steak.
Filet Mignon: An 8oz cut of tender filet mignon.

From the Steamer: Seafood Boiled to Perfection

Experience the freshest catches from the steamer:

Shrimp Platter: Steamed peel-n-eat shrimp served hot with corn-on-the-cob and new potatoes – a fun and interactive seafood experience.
Snow Crab Legs (Steamer): One and a quarter pound of succulent snow crab legs served with corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes, and garlic butter.
Shrimp and Crab Combo: Steamed shrimp and snow crab legs served with corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes, and garlic butter – the best of both worlds.
Whole Lobster: A one and a half pound Maine lobster served whole with corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes, and garlic butter – a luxurious seafood feast.
Combo for Two: For serious seafood lovers, this combo includes a one and a half pound Maine lobster, a half pound of steamed shrimp, a pound and a quarter of snow crab legs, corn-on-the-cob, and new potatoes.

Enhance Your Entree: Delicious Add-ons

Customize your meal with these tempting add-ons:

Signature Crawfish Julie: Add Pegleg Pete’s signature Crawfish Julie to any entree for a creamy, flavorful seafood boost.
Lightly Fried Shrimp, Five Grilled Shrimp, Three Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Four Grilled Sea Scallops: Enhance your meal with extra portions of your favorite seafood.
Snow Crab, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Whole Lobster: Add even more seafood indulgence to your entree.
Side Caesar Salad, Garden Salad, or Cup of Fish Chowder: Round out your meal with a fresh salad or comforting soup.

Fried Gulf Specialties: Crispy and Golden

Pegleg Pete’s fried specialties are cooked in 100% cholesterol-free vegetable oil and served with creamy cole slaw and french fries:

Shrimp (Fried): A heaping platter of tender Gulf shrimp hand-breaded and fried to a golden brown.
Oysters (Fried Dozen): A dozen plump select oysters, freshly shucked and fried.
Shrimp & Oysters (Fried Combo): A generous portion of fried Gulf shrimp and a half dozen fried select oysters – the best of both worlds.
Gulf Grouper (Fried): Fresh, boneless grouper filet lightly battered and crisply fried.
Blue Crab Claws (Fried): Fresh blue crab claws from local waters, when available.
Combo Platter (Fried): A sampling of fried Gulf shrimp, oysters, bay scallops, and grouper – a taste of Florida seafood.

Pasta Dishes: Italian-Inspired Seafood

Pegleg Pete’s pasta dishes are served with garlic toast:

Grilled Chicken Pasta: Marinated chicken breast chargrilled and served atop fettuccine with marinara sauce and broccoli florets. Alfredo sauce is available as a substitute.
Chicken Parmesan: Marinated chicken breast coated with seasoned bread crumbs, baked with mozzarella cheese, and served over fettuccine marinara. Alfredo sauce is also an option.
Pegleg’s Marinara Pasta: A generous portion of fettuccine smothered in marinara sauce. Alfredo sauce can be substituted.
Pasta with Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Grouper: Fresh Gulf grouper or shrimp basted and chargrilled, served atop fettuccine smothered in marinara sauce. Alfredo sauce is available as a substitute.

Shrimp (Steamed): A Pegleg Pete’s Specialty

“U Peel-Um Mates” – Fresh Gulf Coast shrimp steamed in beer and Peg Leg Pete’s very own Cajun spices, served cold with cocktail sauce:

1/2 Pound & 1 Pound Steamed Shrimp: Choose your portion of this flavorful and unique shrimp preparation.

Soups & Salads: Lighter Options

Gumbo: A hearty soup featuring a variety of Gulf Coast seafood and vegetables seasoned with gumbo filé, herbs, and spices, served over rice with garlic toast.
Fish Chowder: Creamy New England-style chowder with fresh chunks of grouper.
Key West Salad & Pegleg’s House Salad: Fresh salad greens with various toppings and dressing options, with additions like grilled chicken, grouper, shrimp, mahi-mahi, or fried oysters available.
Caesar Salad & Garden Salad: Classic salad options with protein additions available.
Garlic Toast: A simple but essential side.

Flash Fried Lunch Baskets: Quick and Delicious (11am – 2pm)

Served with French Fries and Creamy Coleslaw:

Catfish, Shrimp, Grouper Nuggets, Fresh Shucked Oysters (Lunch Baskets): Choose your favorite seafood for a quick and satisfying lunch.

Sandwiches: Casual & Flavorful

Served with French Fries and Pickle:

Grouper BLT: Chargrilled grouper filet with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Hellmann’s mayo on Texas toast.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Marinated grilled chicken breast on a kaiser bun with lettuce and tomato.
Club Sandwich: Classic club with turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dressings.
Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy & Fried Grouper Nugget Po’ Boy & Fried Oysters Po’ Boy: Southern-style po’ boys with your choice of fried seafood.
French Dip: Roast beef or turkey simmered in au jus with Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll.
Grouper Sandwich: Choose fried with American cheese or blackened with Swiss cheese and Cajun sauce.
Grouper Supreme: Blackened grouper with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, tartar sauce, and Swiss cheese.
Hoagies: Cold hoagies with roast beef, turkey, or ham, served with Swiss cheese and Key West dressing.

Burgers: Classic American

Served with French Fries:

Hamburger: A half-pound 100% pure ground beef burger.
Mushroom Swiss Burger: Topped with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Cajun Burger: Cajun seasoned and topped with Swiss cheese, peppers, and onions, with Cajun sauce.

Side Orders: Complements to Your Meal

Various Sides: Choose from sugar snap peas, broccoli, new potatoes, fries, corn cobette, cole slaw, red beans and rice, rice pilaf, and white rice.
Large Fries & Fries Lafitte: Upgrade your fries with nacho cheese, chili and cheese, or the loaded Fries Lafitte.

Desserts: Sweet Endings

Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce, Key Lime Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Dessert of the Day: Indulge in classic dessert favorites.

Beverages: Refreshments for Every Taste

Soft Drinks, Ice Tea, Coffee, Milk, Bottled Water: Standard beverage options.
Extensive Wine List: A wide selection of white and red wines.
Draft & Bottle Beers: Domestic and imported beer choices, including Peg Leg Pete’s Riptide Amber.
Signature & Frozen Drinks: Enjoy tropical cocktails like Shipwreck, Margaritas, Coladas, Daiquiris, Bushwacker, Bimini Mango, Raspberry Swirl, Key Lime Pie (Frozen), and Frozen Shipwreck.
Virgin Daiquiris & Shakes: Non-alcoholic frozen drinks and shakes.

Pegleg Pete’s offers a diverse menu that caters to all tastes, but their seafood, especially the oysters and shrimp, along with their Cajun-inspired dishes, truly stand out. Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch basket, a hearty seafood dinner, or just drinks at the oyster bar, Pegleg Pete’s is a destination worth exploring. Remember to check for daily specials and seasonal availability to make the most of your visit!

Pegleg Pete’s: A Deep Dive into Delicious Seafood & Cajun Flavors