CITIZEN – American
A coastal tavern and raw bar on Highway 30A, tucked into the white walls of Alys Beach, where the shucking starts early and the wood-fired hearth runs all evening. The Citizen builds its card around Gulf and East Coast oysters on the half shell, chargrilled oysters in Calabrian butter, gulf fish ceviche, tuna poke and a chilled seafood tower. Dinner brings wild Gulf fish with lemon-dill gnudi, fisherman's grits, hearth-braised short rib, pork schnitzel and grilled lobster tail. There is a daily afternoon oyster happy hour, weekend brunch and a deep list of Champagnes. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar.
20 MARK TWAIN LANE 101, ALYS BEACH, FL, 32461 850-909-0702 https://citizenalys.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at CITIZEN
Dairy-Free at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Tower, Classic Brunch Dishes and Wood-Fired Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Tower, Classic Brunch Dishes and Wood-Fired Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Tower, Classic Brunch Dishes and Fresh Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Craft Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Craft Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 1 low-sodium-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at CITIZEN
CITIZEN in Alys Beach has 5 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Tower, Classic Brunch Dishes and Wood-Fired Steak. 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 CITIZEN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Fish | 0 g | 20.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Lunch & Brunch
Weekend and weekday service featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, and classic brunch dishes.
- Calabrian Shrimp - $18: Shrimp cooked with Calabrian chili Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Brunch Dishes - $22: Assorted seasonal brunch favorites Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Raw Bar
30A's best and favorite oyster happy hour served at the raw bar and in the lounge.
- Seafood Tower - $110: Selection of fresh seasonal seafood Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Oysters - $24: Daily selection of fresh oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
Coastal fare in an elegant yet unpretentious setting.
- Wood-Fired Steak - $48: Steak cooked over wood-fire hearth Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Grilled Fish - $36: Fresh catch of the day prepared over wood-fire Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Curated wine list and expertly made cocktails.
- Craft Cocktail - $16: Expertly made seasonal cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Champagne Selection - $95: Curated selection of old and new world Champagnes Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about CITIZEN
- Is CITIZEN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CITIZEN has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Tower, Classic Brunch Dishes and Wood-Fired Steak.
- What can I eat at CITIZEN on a dairy-free diet?
- Seafood Tower, Classic Brunch Dishes and Wood-Fired Steak carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CITIZEN have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Craft Cocktail.
- Is CITIZEN gluten-free?
- 5 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 CITIZEN?
- Grilled Fish, at roughly 20.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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