50 Best American Restaurants near Bon Secour

“I tried the Tin Top for the first time today (lunch on a Saturday), I was dining alone, as I really just stopped by to check the place out. We are opening an Airbnb about a half mile for the restaurant and want to be able to recommend it to our guests. Food was pretty good, I had a basic hamburger and slice of key lime pie, I think that their dinners may be more impressive, as it is a popular spot. They have all you can eat on Wednesday, I believe it was mullet and catfish. They had a prime rib special on the board for $34. Overall it was a pleasant experience, however it took the staff 5 minutes to acknowledge I was there, they asked if I would like to be seated at the bar, when I declined the girl gave me a bit of an irritated vibe, she wasn’t rude, but just let her annoyance show a little, i was one person taking a full 4 top table. Once seated, it took my actual server at least 5-6 minutes to get to my table, she was very sweet, and super friendly. She got my order and bring my drink, she did a nice job of keeping my drink glass full, but my meal was delivered (by someone else) with no burger toppings whatsoever, just a burger on a bun with cheese… at $14 a little lettuce, tomato pickle etc is nice. It took her a while to come back and she actually noticed that it was a bare naked burger and fries, offered to run back and get toppings, that took another 5 minutes, bu this time my food was cold. When she stopped back she had my bill, but had not brought my pie (I preordered it with my food). She picked up the bill added the pie and you guessed it, it took her a really long time to come back with the pie, like almost 10 minutes. The pie is just key lime pie, it was not the best I have had and certainly by no means the worst, it doesn’t have any whip cream on it and it is a pretty small slice for $8. After I finished my pie it took a long time again to get my updated bill, and I actually had to grab her and just hand her my cr card to pay so I could leave. It took about 1 hour and 20 minutes to have lunch (1 person) it wasn’t real busy, I would say probably 60% capacity, and it was lunch not dinner, on a Saturday afternoon. I will definitely try this place again, as the food warrants a redo, but if the service is the same, this would not be a repeat for a 3rd visit, it good food, but not good enough to be sooo slow.“

“Three of us went with high expectations Two were well satisfied with Grouper and Lobster meals, I had a rib eye steak that was so tough that I was unable to eat. The manager comped the meal quickly with an apology, Believe this was a rare occasion and appreciate the way it was handled.“

“Food was great, and the bartender, Chris (Kris?) was attentive and friendly. Took dessert to-go and it looks lovely.“

“Our waiter was the best , he was so attentive, not only to us, but I think he had another table of 12 women and at least five other tables
I think his name was Trenton, he was the best, and kept our drinks and extra sauces coming !! The food was great. Atmosphere was great, we really had a great time!!“

“nice staff.. great food.. plenty of seating activities there to do I highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich and the baked 1/2 chicken is excellent!! comes with zucchini and roasted red potatoes! a little pricey but I got it 2 different times it's worth every penny!! they cook the chicken and pork in a smoker and the flavor is really good!! my husband had the Greek salad loved it!! Great restaurant in gulf shores“

“Driving around before estimates this morning & was a little hungry.
Found this little sweet spot, because im a firm believer in Local & mom & pop places.
Breakfast & service was amazing & cant wait to come back again.“

“We went for a late breakfast after googling for a breakfast place. I'm so glad we did. Our omelets (western and Philly cheese steak) were delicious and the coffee was heavenly. Definitely stopping there on our way home, because their coffee and banana French toast are calling to me.“

“This place is great! The menu is mexican and the food is really good. I had a chicken burrito 🌯 and it was huge. Their refried black beans had such a good flavor, that I ate them 1st. The service was good, tho I know we were there off season and I'm sure during tourist season it has to be crazy busy. You have to climb stairs, but they have an elevator for handicap, just call them so they can send it down.“

“We had an awesome time at The Hangout tonight!! Spent a few hours jamming to the band before and after. Our family had so much fun in the restaurant and the band was making us laugh all night. The line and wait time almost made us change our minds, but they really make it worth it. I’m really glad we decided to stay. Drinks were all around amazing. Our daughter loved every minute and the foam party was really fun. 10/10 highlight of our vacation so far!! Ava thank you for the fun, fast, and attentive service! And thank you Six Piece Suits for the fun music and making the outside atmosphere great. There is a little bit of a long wait to sit at a table, but they provide so much fun outside before you go in we even had to come back for more after we had dinner. Put this on your to do list when coming to the area. Food and drinks came out fast as well. 💛“

“The food was sooo delicious!! 10 out 10 recommend and the service was awesome they were very welcoming!!“

“Great coffee, food, and ambiance. I love this place!“

“Best hamburger and hamburger steak we’ve had in a long time! Seasoned to perfection, and absolutely delicious! The staff was very friendly, as well. Overall great experience!!“

“Stumbled upon this place while visiting Owa. Waitress was very nice and food was excellent! Party of 5 with different orders and everyone said their food was great! Will definitely return!“

“I had a great experience at the Culver's in Foley! I wanted their strawberry fields salad for lunch, but when I went to the drive through, a huge power outage in the area temporarily closed the restaurant. The manager came to my car to tell me this; I jokingly said I don't get my favorite salad today, I guess. The manager offered to make the salad without chicken, which was fine with me, and at no charge. This was such a nice gesture and was truly appreciated! I hope Culver's sees my review and appreciates the great customer service by this young man.“

“six stars :highly recommend this restaurant for the locales and winter temporary visitors it's a down home community center for young and old the food is outstanding. with food that will melt in your mouth. the experience is like fun park you must experience it to enjoy it.“

“Friends and I went for the Sunday morning brunch. The seating area has a very nice view. The brunch had an omelette made to order area with many add ins. There was a table with eggs, french toast sticks, fruit, bacon and sausage. There was a very nice variety Giant cinnamon rolls were delicious. The wait staff was attentive.“

“First time here. Had a great time with friends enjoying some karaoke! Great place to hang out and have a few drinks. Bartender was very rude. Only negative I have to say. Will definitely come again but won’t be ordering from the bar if same guy.“

“Great Good, reasonable prices & amazing staff“

“💯 We usually just get their ice cream, but we stopped here and had their burger and BLT combos before we went to our movie. Our kids said their meal was better than The Hangout and these are the best fries in town! Nice and friendly service too!“

“The food was amazing, as we left the restaurant, we couldn"t stop talking about how we would definitely return. The combination of fantastic food, and great service, and inviting atmosphere made it a standout dinning experience. We even started planning our next visit, eager to try more dishes and share the experience with friends and family. If your looking for a place that offers quality food at an reasonable price, this restaurant is a must-visit!! Thank you Gift Horse Staff!!“

“So I read the reviews just now.. í just started working here and find it to be super cool! The staff is great . I read there were unfriendly staff members . Well I can assure you whoever that was is no longer here working . Because everybody seems family like and super friendly and accommodating to all who come to the texaco summit . Great food , very clean and stocked and extremely organized too . So if your experience before was awful. Try again I promise you will see a huge difference. We are here for you guys . And happily so . Thanks for reading
Smooches
Tammy“

“Great food and a great staff they gave my father who is a veteran a discount on our bill today. Thank you so much. Ps my dad is 81 years old and hard for him to get around.“

“We had an outstanding lunch here. Our waitress was wonderful. If ever in the area again will be back.“

“The food was great my family loved it and the service was excellent. The only problem was the 45 minute wait but it was because it was so packed 10/10 would recommend“

“Great food! Isis was a great waitress! Loved the insults!“

“Excellent service. Food was great! Highly recommend!“

“Great waitresses! Great service!“

“Exceptional. Holiday weekend. Positive and great service from the host to the servers to management who you could see was actively involved. As somebody who worked in the restaurant industry it literally makes me happy to see that. The food was ready quick, hot, fresh, and delicious. The space was clean as clean can be. We will always come back here. Kudos to this place because they are doing it right. Rare to get both good service and good food from a restaurant these days, but the folks on this shift nailed it.“

“Absolutely some of the nicest people I have ever met, and the food is always great. !!!!! The prices can’t be beat“

“My husband loves liver and onions. That’s a dish I don’t cook at home. We’ve been here for 15 years now and on a regular basis we go to Kitty’s Kafe’ for liver and onions. He particularly likes the green beans. We love the people and the atmosphere. One day I’ll take photos of our cat to add to their collection.“

“Great service and even better food! In-house hot sauce is the best, if you haven’t been I highly recommend!“

“Just ate a late lunch today and ordered the Fried Shrimp lunch plate w/slaw and steamed veggies. Absolutely delicious! Food was amazing and waitress was great! Husband’s fried fish plate was also great! Sweet potato fries appetizer was also a fantastic addition!! Highly recommend for a great meal that is reasonably priced!“

“Burgers were excellent. Cooked perfectly and has a char broiled taste. It's an older bar, nothing fancy. Service was pleasant and quick. Had love music. Couldn't understand the guy but good guitar player. I would go there again when visiting for a good burger.“

“Best meal of our whole vacation! The food was amazing, and our server Axel was the absolute best—super friendly, attentive, and helpful. He made the experience even better. Definitely coming back next time we’re in town!“

“I dropped in one morning just to check the place out! Breakfast is my favorite meal for dining out. It was an outstanding experience. Fresh food, properly prepared and served quickly. I had the scrambled eggs with jalapeños. Both the coffee and salsa were good too! I'll be back!“

“They have a GREAT happy hour! The server was superrr nice but I think he was new so he didn't know a ton of info but the deals were fantastic. The oysters were $1, the shrimp scampi pasta was only $12 and so good. The view was beautiful and peaceful. Would definitely come back if in town!“

“Madelia was attentive and efficient, but accused me of not ordering the shrimp I had asked for (instead of saying, “Oh, I didn’t hear you” or “I’m sorry, I must’ve misunderstood”). Then, after she had left the check, we used the QR pay-by-phone option posted at our table. When we got up and left she chased us out of the store saying we hadn’t paid. I told her we had and walked back into the store so she could confirm.

The food was good. The atmosphere was good. And, except for making us feel like liars and criminals, I’m confident our server is competent and capable. I just wish our interaction hadn’t left a bad taste in our mouths….“

“We stopped by on Monday around 5pm and enjoyed the laid-back ambiance with hardly any crowd. The dishes we chose were tasty, and Patrick, our server, was super friendly and responsive to our requests. My husband's ribs and my quesadilla, accompanied by loaded waffle fries, were all delicious! My only issue was the restaurant was freezing.“

“No Ms. Toni, will not go! Her AND Ms . Melodi leaving at the same time, had to leave for a reason. That's not a coincidence. They are the hardest workers in the industry I know. I went for them. I never cared for the food. All the good reviews have Ms Toni mentioned in it!“

“When in Gulf Shores we always make a couple trips to Lulu’s. I have a gluten allergy and they are always very good to me and the food is always good. I never have to worry about getting sick. I love the staff they are always very nice and accommodating and never make me feel different just supported. We have never had a bad experience and I look forward to it every trip. Thank you Lulu’s for always being so good to me.“

“Right on the beach, great service, yummy food, nice view, and cold beer. We had the gumbo - yummy and the chicken nachos - huge and delicious!“

“Absolutely delicious sandwiches as usual“

“Stopped in for a beer and a burger. Wound up listens to the awesome band after the football game.“

“I give it a 100% A+....it's a great place to eat, karaoke, corn hole & just have a whole lot of fun!!! I have met some awesome people there & the owners are truly the best!!! Everyone should go & see for themselves.......they will love it....:)“

“Shout out to Autumn, Bryce and Kai. Just finished a hard day at work, I missed lunch, needed some comfort food and all three ended up being the bright spot in my day. I got my bacon sandwich and some scambled eggs to take home and unwind from a challenging day at my job as a maintenance man during the busy peak season on Orange Beach (insert long sigh here). I thank them more than you know. Good conversation as I waited even as they were attentive to the other customers they served along with their other job duties. I notice those things. I hope this review comes to the attention of management as an example that will keep me coming to support this national food chain.“

“we recently went here for my Husband's birthday. Nicole was our awesome waitress. The whole place sang Happy birthday🥳. food was great and fast service. The cook ( didn't catch his name) went above and beyond and made fresh gravy, it was on point. we will be back, before we leave. 😃🙂🙃😉“

“Gulf island grill is the spot in Gulf Shores now that gives the best service. The servers are top notch and the food is incredible. The manager is top notch I will be back in April“

“Great place for the food and view. Be sure and ask for Abi to serve you. She's the Best!!!“

“Absolutely amazing experience — and they truly treat veterans with respect!
As a veteran who has lived all over the country, I can confidently say this was one of the best places we’ve come across for a birthday party. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations.

We worked with Megan, the event coordinator, who was fantastic. She even called the day before the party to confirm all the final details and answer any questions we had. Her professionalism and attention to detail really stood out.

The facility was clean, safe, and well-organized. The pizza was delicious — much better than what we’ve had at similar places in other cities (looking at you, Pensacola!). The kids had an absolute blast with bowling, laser tag, and they finished the day enjoying the arcade games. And we weren’t rushed!

A big shout-out to our party host, Joseph, who was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful throughout the event.

Everything about this place hit top marks. Highly recommend — especially for military families looking for a fun, stress-free celebration spot“