AJ'S ON THE BAYOU – Seafood
A Gulf Coast fish house on Eglin Parkway where the oyster list alone runs six ways: raw, steamed, crabby, Italiano, Rockefeller, or dressed as Oysters AJ's. Past the shuckers, AJ's on the Bayou turns out seafood gumbo, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits, AJ's Shrimp Orleans, stuffed deviled crab and fried baskets with hushpuppies, fried okra and collard greens. Brunch brings beignets, Bayou French Toast and a Southern Benedict. Weeknights carry their own specials, from pork chops to Friday fried chicken. A slice of key lime pie closes it out. Guests return for the oysters, the portions and an unhurried room.
108 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-837-6457 https://ajsonthebayou.com/fort-walton-beach-shalimar-aj-s-on-the-bayou-locations-bayou0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
Dairy-Free at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Fries and Peel & Eat Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Peel & Eat Shrimp and Sirloin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Fries and Peel & Eat Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp & Grits, Sirloin and Ribeye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sirloin, Steamed Oysters and Ribeye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peel & Eat Shrimp, Sirloin and Steamed Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sirloin and Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
AJ'S ON THE BAYOU in Fort Walton Beach has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Fries and Green Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kahuna Burger | 70.8 g | 71.8 g |
| French Onion | 50.7 g | 53.8 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Smoked Tuna Dip | 41.1 g | 25.9 g |
| Sirloin | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Ribeye | 0.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Trio Dip | 8.2 g | 16.6 g |
| Southwest Chicken Sandwich | 26 g | 16.6 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Chocolate Cake | 62.3 g | 9.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Peel & Eat Shrimp - $19: Served chilled Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Tuna Dip - $17: Served cold with crackers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trio Dip - $22: Smoked Tuna Dip, Crawfish Dip, and Crab Dip. Served chilled with crispy flour tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Shrimp - $16: Shrimp coated in breadcrumbs, fried, tossed in a sweet n' spicy sauce, topped with green onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $17: Creamy cheesy spinach dip with artichoke, served with hot tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10: Hand-breaded and fried, served with Cajun sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $10: Served with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11: Fresh mozzarella tossed with parmesan and herbs, served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $17: Tossed with parmesan and herbs, served with marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Balls - $22: Lump crab, corn & jalapeño salsa, topped with Creole hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $16: Topped with shrimp and andouille sausage with Creole mustard cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Red Beans & Rice - $5.25: Andouille sausage, Cajun seasoning, white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Award Winning Seafood Gumbo - $6.25: Fish, shrimp, scallops, and seafood Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade She Crab - $7: Hot creamy crab soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion - $8: Caramelized onions, French bread croutons, provolone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $10: Spring mix, Romaine, pickled carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine, fresh Parmesan, Caesar dressing, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $12: Iceberg wedge, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, balsamic drizzle Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Oysters
- Raw Oysters - $15: Half or full dozen Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Oysters - $15: Dozen served with drawn garlic butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters AJ's - $15: Jalapeño peppers, Monterey jack cheese, and bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Italiano - $15: Garlic butter, Romano cheese and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $15: Fresh spinach, herbs, bacon, hollandaise Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Run of the Kitchen - $38: Fresh fish, gulf shrimp, oysters, scallops, clam strips, and stuffed deviled crab Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin - $24.95: Grilled 8oz Natural Black Angus choice cut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye - $42.95: Grilled 16oz Natural Black Angus choice cut, AJ's steak butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Shrimp & Grits - $26: Bacon gouda grits, New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp, andouille sausage, biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $24: Pan-seared, lightly breaded, lemon caper beurre blanc sauce, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- AJ's Shrimp Orleans - $25: White wine, gulf shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, Cajun spice, linguine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Kahuna Burger - $17: Ground steak patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet & spicy pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- AJ's House Sandwich - $19: Parmesan-crusted fish, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Chicken Sandwich - $17: Blackened chicken, provolone, bacon, avocado, ancho chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Collard Greens - $3 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hushpuppies - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Bottomless Mimosa - $12: With food purchase
- AJ's Bimini Bash - $12: Five rums and tropical fruit juices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $14: Espresso vodka, vanilla, coffee liqueur, cold brew
Desserts
- AJ's Key Lime Pie - $7: By the slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chocolate Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake of the Day - $8 Dietary tags: Halal
Frequently Asked Questions about AJ'S ON THE BAYOU
- Is AJ'S ON THE BAYOU dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. AJ'S ON THE BAYOU has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Fries and Peel & Eat Shrimp.
- What can I eat at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, Fries and Peel & Eat Shrimp carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does AJ'S ON THE BAYOU have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Fries.
- Is AJ'S ON THE BAYOU gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at AJ'S ON THE BAYOU?
- Kahuna Burger, at roughly 71.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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