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We started by ordering a loaf of French bread, split and toasted, and we were thrilled to find that it's the real deal! That's a taste and texture you can't get anywhere else, and we were told they have it brought in. My Cajun husband decided to see for himself. Reviews said this food was real Cajun and the sign on the front of the building assured us that the next real po-boys were 198 miles west. I didn't expect much from this dive bar but was resigned to stay because it was open and we were hungry. Those stairs are tough on old knees and the ramp is quite a trek too. Unimpressed as we entered we were told the downstairs dining room was closing but we were directed upstairs to the bar area. Then we stumbled across The Flying Harpoon 2. Most everything was closed as it was a Sunday night.

After paying for our food and leaving it on the table we headed back toward Gulf Shores, searching for dinner along the way. We parked and got seated and ordered drinks and appetizers. On our first family trip to Gulf Shores we took the advice of some locals who told us we just HAD to eat at Flora-Bama. I cant even begin to imagine what the kitchen looks like, after looking at the bar. so when I wont even stay for a beer, you know it's bad. I am not a snob, far from it, I've been a bartender for 25 years and some of those years I worked in dive bars. I am not understanding the glowing reviews on all of the sites. I couldn't and I wouldnt eat at a place like this. Some very uncomfortable yuppie people, stood against the wall, nervously sipping their Miller lite beers.It was standing room only and lemme tell you, a surly looking clientele.

#Flying harpoon 2 gulf shores full

And still, we walked past the full bar, to the back, where there were only about 4 tables. Immediately upon entering, your nose is hit with the smell of urinal cakes, stale beer and old cigarettes. We were greeted by a drunk smoker, who mumbled something we couldn't understand. It took some convincing, because we often drive by and see surly looking characters smoking on the porch, the place looks like a dump. Well worth the price.After reading the reviews, I finally talked the hubbie, into dinner at the flying harpoon, the one in gulf shores. With a Coors Light and a Rum Runner, our bill came to $50 without tip. We are planning to go back there for lunch tomorrow to try the Po Boys. The cocktail, buffalo, and tarter sauces were tasty too. Brian, our waiter, was very friendly and made a delicious and strong Run Runner. I'm glad that the Flying Harpoon doesn't over-do the food. The shrimp was excellent- big, succulent, and lightly-breaded. A side of cole slaw accompanied the baskets. The baskets had plenty of shrimp and homemade chips.

The menu advertised, "The Only New Orleans Po'Boy on the Island- More falls off of our sandwiches than they put on the theirs." We were pretty hungry so we both ordered Shrimp Baskets.

You come here for seafood: oysters, shrimp, catfish and crab. Our food came out piping-hot in about 15 minutes. The one in Gulf Shores had a loud bar upstairs, so we went to the more "family oriented" one in Orange Beach- just a few miles away. Before you eat here, be advised that there are two Flying Harpoons. My daughter and I ate here after reading some good reviews of it in Trip Advisor, and it lived up to its promise.