Food is extremely good. Service is always good as well. My biggest issue is that the dining area feels very cramped. Overall I would say it is worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Daniel Bostick
Fantastic Wahoo Tacos
Patric Garmeson
Every time someone asks me where to eat in Fairhope the first suggestion is always Dragonfly. I am always blown away by the amount of flavor y’all can put into every bite of food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Firecracker Shrimp Bowl, Tempura Turnip Fries, Pork Skins and Queso, Steak Tacos, Tempura Green Beans, Firecracker Shrimp, Fried, Sauce, Seared Tuna, Blackened Ribeye, Fried Green Tomatoes, Kung Pao Chicken Bowl, Vegetable Bowl, Quesadilla, Noodles, Blackened Ribeye Tacos, Moscato, Firecracker Shrimp Asian Slaw Pacific Rim Sauce, Tomato Plate
Paul Demeree
The food is so unique, you’ll never make a bad choice no matter what you order. Been here many times and have ordered nearly the whole menu over that time. All of the tacos are great… you can’t go wrong with any of them. All of the ramen and rice bowls are fantastic. The chef and owners here have an amazing vision that definitely works!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Firecracker Shrimp Bowl, Pork Skins and Queso, Steak Tacos, Firecracker Shrimp, Blackened Ribeye, Kung Pao Chicken Bowl, Quesadilla, Noodles, Blackened Ribeye Tacos
Amanda McGrady
Don’t think I ordered the right thing this time, but I’d go back and try something else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Susan Hiebert
We ate here for the first time today. Not at all what we expected and I mean that in a negative way. The cole slaw was boiled cabbage with spices. My chicken noodle bowl had very little chicken, too much curry, and was like eating chicken noodle soup. By the time we got home, I felt so sick! I guess we didn't realize what type of food we were eating. Service was awful. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Leanne Carpenter
I eat at the dragonfly every chance I get. The food's fantastic service is great and it has a wonderful atmosphere. And I love the signs on their door. Lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Fairhope, consistent food, good atmosphere and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Davis
This was hands down the best eating experience I’ve had in what seems like an eternity. The food was fresh and flavorful. Nice vibes and cool people. 10/10 100/100 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda
A Lifelong Favorite — Hoping for a Return to the Originals
I’ve been coming to Dragonfly Café since I was 16 years old (I’m now 30), and it’s always been my absolute favorite restaurant. I’ve followed it through at least three different locations over the years. When I joined the Army, my family even packed up tacos and drove them all the way to South Carolina for my graduation. That’s how much this place means to me.
Every time I come home, it’s the one stop I make without fail. It’s not just food—it’s tradition, nostalgia, and love wrapped into every bite. But on this last visit, I noticed some changes to the recipes, and honestly, they were hard to ignore. This isn’t a complaint—it’s a request, from someone who deeply loves this place—to bring back the originals. The magic has always been in the details, and it felt like some of that was missing.
That said, the oyster French toast remains hands-down the best thing on the menu. It’s iconic, unique, and perfectly Dragonfly.
I’ll continue to support this restaurant with all my heart—it’s meant so much to me over the years. I just hope it stays true to the flavors that made it unforgettable in the first place.
We’re so thankful that dragonfly moved out of downtown Fairhope everything is better parking service food, all of it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
The food here was great 👍 . Nice out side seating. They brought fresh water 💧 and treats for the puppies 🐶 . We definitely will be back for more ..
Scott Smith
To start our server was great and very attentive. The food was good but not as good as when the restaurant was at the old location. The inside of the restaurant is very dark. Natural light would help so much. The whole time we were eating 3 employees were talking loud enough that we could quote you the whole conversation no matter where they were in the restaurant. With all that being said we miss the old location and probably won't be returning.
Robin Luce
Love the location and the service but they need to tone down the hot pepper spice.
Chelsea Anne
Food was delish for both adults and kids. Our server was delightful and the vibe was perfect 👌
Food is extremely good. Service is always good as well. My biggest issue is that the dining area feels very cramped. Overall I would say it is worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fantastic Wahoo Tacos
Every time someone asks me where to eat in Fairhope the first suggestion is always Dragonfly. I am always blown away by the amount of flavor y’all can put into every bite of food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Firecracker Shrimp Bowl, Tempura Turnip Fries, Pork Skins and Queso, Steak Tacos, Tempura Green Beans, Firecracker Shrimp, Fried, Sauce, Seared Tuna, Blackened Ribeye, Fried Green Tomatoes, Kung Pao Chicken Bowl, Vegetable Bowl, Quesadilla, Noodles, Blackened Ribeye Tacos, Moscato, Firecracker Shrimp Asian Slaw Pacific Rim Sauce, Tomato Plate
The food is so unique, you’ll never make a bad choice no matter what you order. Been here many times and have ordered nearly the whole menu over that time. All of the tacos are great… you can’t go wrong with any of them. All of the ramen and rice bowls are fantastic. The chef and owners here have an amazing vision that definitely works!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Firecracker Shrimp Bowl, Pork Skins and Queso, Steak Tacos, Firecracker Shrimp, Blackened Ribeye, Kung Pao Chicken Bowl, Quesadilla, Noodles, Blackened Ribeye Tacos
Don’t think I ordered the right thing this time, but I’d go back and try something else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We ate here for the first time today. Not at all what we expected and I mean that in a negative way. The cole slaw was boiled cabbage with spices. My chicken noodle bowl had very little chicken, too much curry, and was like eating chicken noodle soup. By the time we got home, I felt so sick! I guess we didn't realize what type of food we were eating. Service was awful. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I eat at the dragonfly every chance I get. The food's fantastic service is great and it has a wonderful atmosphere. And I love the signs on their door. Lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Fairhope, consistent food, good atmosphere and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was hands down the best eating experience I’ve had in what seems like an eternity. The food was fresh and flavorful. Nice vibes and cool people. 10/10 100/100 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Lifelong Favorite — Hoping for a Return to the Originals
I’ve been coming to Dragonfly Café since I was 16 years old (I’m now 30), and it’s always been my absolute favorite restaurant. I’ve followed it through at least three different locations over the years. When I joined the Army, my family even packed up tacos and drove them all the way to South Carolina for my graduation. That’s how much this place means to me.
Every time I come home, it’s the one stop I make without fail. It’s not just food—it’s tradition, nostalgia, and love wrapped into every bite. But on this last visit, I noticed some changes to the recipes, and honestly, they were hard to ignore. This isn’t a complaint—it’s a request, from someone who deeply loves this place—to bring back the originals. The magic has always been in the details, and it felt like some of that was missing.
That said, the oyster French toast remains hands-down the best thing on the menu. It’s iconic, unique, and perfectly Dragonfly.
I’ll continue to support this restaurant with all my heart—it’s meant so much to me over the years. I just hope it stays true to the flavors that made it unforgettable in the first place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We’re so thankful that dragonfly moved out of downtown Fairhope everything is better parking service food, all of it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here was great 👍 . Nice out side seating. They brought fresh water 💧 and treats for the puppies 🐶 . We definitely will be back for more ..
To start our server was great and very attentive. The food was good but not as good as when the restaurant was at the old location. The inside of the restaurant is very dark. Natural light would help so much. The whole time we were eating 3 employees were talking loud enough that we could quote you the whole conversation no matter where they were in the restaurant. With all that being said we miss the old location and probably won't be returning.
Love the location and the service but they need to tone down the hot pepper spice.
Food was delish for both adults and kids. Our server was delightful and the vibe was perfect 👌
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