# Upgraded Vegan Seafood-Focused Menus Wintzell's Oyster House Partners with Mind Blown™ By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintzells-oyster-house References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/pr/2025/03/26/mind-blown-iconic-85yearold-wintzells-oyster-house-adds-plant-based-seafood-to-its-menu) & [plantbasedseafoodco](https://plantbasedseafoodco.com/)  Wintzell's Oyster House, a historic seafood restaurant chain with 85 years of Southern culinary tradition, has partnered with [Mind Blown™ Plant Based Seafood Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-shrimp) to introduce vegan seafood options to its menu. The collaboration marks a significant shift for the iconic Alabama-based eatery, which is known for its classic 'Fried, Stewed, and Nude' oysters. Through its collaboration with Mind Blown™ Plant Based Seafood Co., Wintzell's Oyster House now boasts plant-based alternatives including oyster-style po'boys, crispy shrimp baskets, and crab cake sandwiches. This strategic expansion caters to growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical dining choices while maintaining the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor. The timing coincides with both [Lenten seafood consumption trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenten-season) and Wintzell's recent recognition as one of America's top seafood restaurants by MSN. Image Credit: Wintzell's Oyster House ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Crispy Fried Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-shrimp.md) - [Groundbreaking Seafood Sub-Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-seafood-co.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-cake-sandwich.md) - [Alt Seafood Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-crabby-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based QSR Seafoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-seafood-menu.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-blown.md) - [Plant-Based Seafood Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldly-plant-based-seafood.md) - [Dusted Plant-based Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-scallops.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Seafood Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-seafood-options.md)