DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — One of Dothan’s longest-standing restaurants is celebrating a major milestone Saturday, marking 70 years of serving the Wiregrass.
Hunt’s Seafood & Steak, a longtime staple for Gulf seafood and hand-cut steaks, is celebrating its anniversary with all-day dine-in specials for customers on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Specials include a dozen raw oysters for $7, a 14-piece shrimp dinner for $7, an 8-ounce ribeye dinner for $7, domestic beer for 70 cents, well drinks for $1.70 and bags of oysters for $70.
Founded in 1956, Hunt’s opened during a period when Dothan was rapidly growing as an agricultural and business hub for Southeast Alabama. Over the decades, the restaurant became known for fresh seafood brought up from the Gulf Coast and for being a gathering place for families, farmers, business leaders and visitors passing through the city.
Through changing times and generations, Hunt’s has remained a fixture in the community, known as much for its familiar atmosphere as for its menu. Many Wiregrass residents recall family dinners, celebrations and traditions tied to the restaurant, making it one of the area’s most recognizable dining landmarks.
Restaurant staff said the anniversary celebration is a way to thank loyal customers who have supported the business for seven decades.
“Whether you’ve been part of our story for years or are visiting for the first time, we’ve got a seat and a smile ready for you,” the restaurant said in a Facebook statement.
The anniversary specials are available all day Saturday for dine-in customers only, while supplies last.
