Restaurants in Gulf Shores

“Such a fun place!!! We’d never been there before and decided to give it a try. Absolutely did not disappoint!! The entertainment was top notch, and the food was just as good!! There was a mishap of a rather disgruntled guest there, and the Manager Brittany came over just to make sure we were all good. She was so nice and hooked us up with fun stuff. 10/10 place!”

“We have loved everything we have tried so far!! The fried oysters taste fresh and are good! I love the miso soup, shrimp tempura roll, and california roll. My husband loves the chicken yakisoba noodles. The food is the same when you DoorDash vs pickup. It’s always hot and fresh.”

“The service is excellent, the food and drinks are delicious, and the view is stunning.”

“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.”

“We came him for our birthday celebrations, the snow crablegs were very good. Seasoned well.”

“Best sandwich ever.”

“10/10 highly recommend!! The freshest seafood! Friendly staff!. We can’t wait to visit here again! Oh and the BEST smoked tuna dip 😋”

“One of best meals I ever had. Cant say enough about Mr. Rodgers was the best waiter ever !!! If u go request him. I give this restaurant a 5star 6 with him as ur waiter ❤️”

“Love the neighborhood atmosphere at Big Beach! The Bartenders are amazing and the folks who gather there are the bomb!”

“Amazing!!! Best meal! We could not have had a better meal at any res- it was nice to bring it back to the condo and eat while watching football”

“Amazing! The owner was fantastic. The server Jacob was amazing and Dallas the manager is phenomenal and we go back specifically for them! Phenomenal service thankful for them!”

“This was by far the best food me and my husband have ever had. Would highly recommend!! Price was good, staff was friendly and whoever they had cooking that day was amazing!!! We got the blackened yellow fin tuna and bacon wrapped shrimp!!”

“We had an amazing experience here! The food was SSSSSOOOOOO GGGGOOOOOOODDDD!! The oysters were superb!! The oyster chef was very engaging and entertaining! Our waitress Samantha was the best!!! I give this place 100000000 stars ⭐️”

“We ate here only because we had gift cards but man was it great! The steaks were delicious and our server Cody was the best! We will eat here next time we come to Gulf Shores”

“Xavia was AWESOME!!! We had such a great time and the food was wonderful”

“Excellent pizza, very good service love to go back”

“Cute drink place but a bit pricey for what it is. Also they use very cheap chocolate on the bushwackers. The guy I presumed was the owner was nice. However there is NO parking! & the pit bull security for the restaurant next door will literally follow your car.”

“Had breakfast at this restaurant. Food and service was excellent. One of the best omelettes I have ever had. We were in Gulf Shores considering relocating there. If we do, I know where I will be having breakfast every morning.”

“We loved the food, the mudslides and Phyllis!! We'll be back soon!❤️🔥”

“The service is excellent, the food and drinks are delicious, and the view is stunning.”

“Great Scallops and Pork Bellies wonderful.”

“The white fish was amazing! I don’t like fish but my husband ordered the “all you can eat white fish”. The seasoning was amazing. For me to say it was good, you have to trust me, it was good. Usually, the smell of fish makes my stomach turn. 😂”

“VERY impressed! I work in food service, for nearly 18 years, and the manager or owner maybe came out from the kitchen and greeted us, as they were very busy. He was very pleasant and got us seated quickly, the server was kind and brought everything very quickly. The food was TERRIFIC, huge portions, hand battered, great quality, absolutely crazy delicious idea with the grouper Ruben! The vibe, the whole thing was just really great and I would and will definitely recommend and certainly be back!”

“This salad was scrumptious, the buttered bread crumbs were a taste delight. Very nice presentation!”

“I'm very disappointed. I've ate at this restaurant many times from 2018 to 2022 and always loved the food, drinks and experience. we went tonight with new friends and were not happy with our server Taylor, not hospitable, my husband's filet mignon wasn't a great cut very tough, my tuna was a good fish but not impressed with seasoning, my kids both had fried fish and it was very fishy. then our server added credit card fee and thankfully manager refunded that five dollar fee. it was just a weird experience and no one really apologized. we don't mind paying for great food but the server was not kind acted like she was mad at us. I'm so sad”

“I just wanted to say that the manager was excellent. My husband is a blind veteran. Michael/manager/catered to us was great thank you for cleaning the bathroom. Excellent customer service would recommend to anybody.”

“Laid-back restaurant with huge portions. We ordered 1 lb royal reds, crab legs, sausage and crab cakes. Hands down our favorite stop on this trip. Di'Andre, our server, was amazing! Thank you for a great experience.”

“Our Family absolutely loved eating here. We will definitely make it a regular thing when we are in town. Super large portions and the staff there are pretty spectacular!”

“The shrimp was amazing! It really was the best shrimp on earth!”

“We walked in, saw the car & we asked can we sit at the car table and we were immediately seated. Brittany S. was our server and was fabulous. She was pleasant, smiled, joked with us & checked on our needs on a regular basis. When we were done eating, we asked if she would take our picture with the car and she said sure! We asked for a couple of angles and she happily did it! The food was excellent, came quickly and there was a lot of it. We enjoyed everything about our experience!”

“LOVE this place:) had the tuna poke & it was ?? Jinny was incredible!”

“This place is my go to for coffee and my favorite chicken pesto panini sandwich. The seasonal flavors are delicious and the muffins for breakfast are warm and tasty. The staff here are so kind, welcoming, and friendly. I'm so happy that I found Happy Pappy's! I'll certainly be a repeat customer for as long as possible.”

“I ordered the cheese steak fries the fries was entirely too hard so was the fries on the 2 kids meal.I ordered a sloop dog with nothin on it and the whole ticket was $83.Customer service was good food wasn't good”

“Place is super cute and staff was super sweet! We’re on vacay and seems like every restaurant has rude staff but these girls were the best! And the ice cream was so delish and affordable!”

“Such a fun place & the hotdogs are absolutely delicious”

“The OmG poboy was delicious. Shrimp perfectly fried and super fresh! Even the lettuce and tomato tasted like it came from the garden. The tomato was perfect. I loved the sample of swamp soup, also delicious. I wanted to taste the gumbo, it also did not disappoint! Hush puppies perfectly flavored. Fries and okra fresh. Service was friendly, wait time was appropriate. Highly recommend. It does have an old vibe to the building. I’m guessing it was an Asian restaurant prior. Overall absolutely amazing, it’s definitely on my return restaurants in Foley.”

“Will certainly be our go to place next time at Gulf Shores. 5 star review!”

“Last week I called to order for a customers job site, spoke with Natalie and from the first call to her arriving on the site, everything was absolute top notch! I had 130 people to feed and was worried to be honest, but the communication, the service, and of course the food itself, went above and beyond my expectations! For anyone looking to feed a crowd, give them a chance, you will not be disappointed!”

“My wife and I went for dinner while on spring break, she had the brisket Mac and cheese, and I had the bleu burger. Both were amazing!! Also the salad we got with our meals were the best!!! Our waitress was amazing as well. This place is top notch!! Thanks for having us!!”

“Amazing rolled ice cream. Awesome experience, fresh ingredients! 10/10 will eat again!”

“great unique flavors very nice and pleasant stuff would definitely go back.”

“The food was some of the best we’ve ever had! The vermicelli bowl is so hard to find and it was soooo delish! The staff was so friendly and we will definitely be back!”

“I’m a big fan of Beach Girls! I’m from Iowa but spend my Christmas in Gulf Shores area They have a fun and tasty holiday menu and the girls are so friendly and welcoming when you order. I always get my favorite coffee drinks from beach girls. Thanks for making the holidays special”

“Place was great! I got the shrimp wrap and it was delicious! I live in Louisiana and all I can think about is that shrimp wrap. And the service was excellent! I really recommend this place!”

“Traveling to Gulf Shores for a little get away from snow and cold. Found this awesome little dinner! The food was delicious and service was top-notch! If you’re in the area, I highly recommend having a meal. Our breakfast was the best that we have ever had in vacation!!! ❤️”

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

“So yummy with several options to customize your sweet treat!”

“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!!”

“Service was great! Shout out to our server, Austyn!”

“My husband and I stopped in here and enjoyed beignets for breakfast. The lady behind the counter who took our order was very friendly and provided excellent service. The beignets were absolutely delicious and we will be going here again before we leave to head home. Highly recommended.”

“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.”

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Ice House Taproom was a fantastic spot! The atmosphere was great, with an awesome vibe and great music that made for a fun and relaxing experience. The bartenders were friendly, attentive, and made some delicious drinks.

We also tried the wings, burgers, and tacos, and every dish was excellent. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and definitely hit the mark. Between the food, drinks, and welcoming atmosphere, this is a place we’d happily visit again. Highly recommend checking it out!”

“My husband was told Taco Fiesta was a must try for authentic Mexican street style tacos, and they absolutely lived up to the hype! I had the steak street tacos, and they were some of the best I've ever had...perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. The salsa they served with them was spicy and packed with flavor, exactly how I like it.
The food was fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time. Taco Fiesta is definitely a spot we'll be visiting again whenever we're in Orange Beach! 🌮🔥”

“We stopped here today and the food was great!! The prices are even better. The cinnamon roll was AMAZING. The latte was perfection.”

“😍,greatest BBQ , BEST SLAW< best service,”

“Amazing, welcoming and friendly staff. We come every time we are in town.”

“We had a brisket, a butt and a whole side of salmon and they were all incredible! Full of flavor, tender and delicious! Also got some smoked pimento cheese that was amazing as well. We will be back to this little gem!”

“If I could eat here year around……. OH-MY!!!!!!! The BEST spot along the Alabama coast!!!!!!!!!”

“The cake we ordered from ASB was from perfect. The design was spot on from what we requested and the cake was delicious! Highly recommend!!”

“The twister cones are delicious! The signature cones are creative. A trip to Gulf Shores is not complete without a stop here!”

“Mrs Sheila was a QUEEEENNN! Amazing customer service, the sweetest soul, and such an adorable shop. 10/10 would recommend!!🤘🏻☺️😝💕”

“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”

“10/10 even days after coming home from vacation at Gulf Shores, we are reminiscing on Nonna’s Pizza!!! The perfect spot for the best pizza and most amazing service!!!”

“Club was amazing! Wife got the French dip and loved it. Definitely going back before we leave for home.”

“Really good, huge portions, quick, reasonable prices.”

“Finally tried this place out! It is so worth all of the hype on social media! I'm a huge chicken salad lover and this is hands down some of the best chicken salad! The crackers just add to it! So worth it! I will be here multiple times during my vacation! Sadly we do have one in Michigan where I live!”

“When on vacation we always try out local places rather than spend our money at big chains. Hands down you will not be disappointed! We each got 1 scoop and it was amazing! If you are in the area this is a must go!”

“Just had my first coffee, medium/dark roast at anchored coffee House. It was exceptional! Check them out, you won’t be disappointed.”

“I would highly recommend Sweet Cone Alabama for a sweet treat in Orange Beach! Cute ice cream shop, with candy and chocolate sweets too, quick service, plus a very nice staff. 10/10”

“Great food and excellent atmosphere”

“Great food and reasonably priced!”

“Good food, great service..we love Kiva Grill!!”

“Everything is delicious from the food to the drinks! My go-to coffee place.”

“TCBY has always been a favorite of mine but they closed all the locations near our home. Finding this on vacation was the icing on our beach vacation cake! The parfaits are a family fave!”

“Best, cutest drink place in gulf shores. The sea turtle latte is so fun and so good, especially in the bucket. The avocado bagel is AMAZING. The owner is also super friendly. We’re on vacation and have already stopped by twice and definitely will again before we leave!”

“Played 3/28 all 27 and the course is fantastic. The sand bunkers are very soft. Greens were rolling perfect. 👌”

“The burger is one of the best I’ve had!! (I’m a burger snob) I got it slightly medium. Fresh & delicious!! Upgrade to fries as they are seasoned & crispy Highly recommended.”

“This is more of a clubhouse than a bar. It's a nice place for the residents of One Club but I wouldn't recommend it as bar for the public to visit. I visited on a Saturday night and they had line dancing lessons. I would think they would have this during the afternoon and not during the night when people just want to drink, listen to good music,and have a good time. The only thing that was great was the service. Cha Cha was one of the best bartenders I've experienced in the area.”

“We had a great dinner at Tide & Table on our last night in the Gulf Shores area. Our experience started with fast and friendly valet parking from Sid outside the entrance to the hotel. Valet parking is complimentary for diners. Our food and service were amazing. We shared the Conecuh Sausage Broiled Oysters as an appetizer. I couldnt resist dessert, and their key lime pie is one of the best I’ve had in the area. We would definitely go back!”

“Shop is bright, colorful, and super clean! The staff is warm and welcoming! We enjoyed vegan lactate free coconut gelato, pistachio, and classic chocolate!! Delicious!!”

“Amazing experience at Gulfshores Nutrition! Everything was absolutely delicious and made with quality ingredients. The owner and staff are fantastic – friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about their customers. Great atmosphere, great food, great people. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!”

“Love dippin' dots, colder the better..would like a greater selection..”

“The best rosters in Baldwin county. My coffee was so good”

“TCBY has always been a favorite of mine but they closed all the locations near our home. Finding this on vacation was the icing on our beach vacation cake! The parfaits are a family fave!”

“We ate there two nights in a row. The salad bar was great,”

“We have been coming to Gulf Shores for 9 years now. The Beach House is across from our condo. It is perfect. Food variety and quality, everyone can find something and enjoy it. The staff is always spot on and delightful. Pricing is what you expect, not over priced. We will continue to come back with our family every year.”

“One of my favorite restaurants in Gulf Shores!”

“Great fruit amazing smoothies very nice staff”

“Coffee was, sit out the beautiful deck! Great place to chill out!”

“wonderful wait staff, fun atmosphere, reasonable prices and delicious food!! We'll be back!!”

“3.82 - Overall, this was a pleasant dining experience for a vacation meal. The warm, fresh chips were a highlight, though the salsa selection was a bit hit-or-miss for my personal taste. While the green salsa was enjoyable, the orange and chipotle varieties featured a unique flavor profile that didn't quite land for me.
​The rice was perfectly fine, though fairly standard. However, the tacos could use a bit of refinement to really stand out. What truly elevated the visit was the excellent customer service—the staff was wonderful. Thank you!”

“The food was amazing! Service was great. The food reminded me of my home cooking. So delicious! E we will definitely be back.!”

“Always welcoming staff and food is always on point!”

“This place did not disappoint, I will be back for sure!”

“Christopher Larocca was the absolute best bartender we had at our week stay The Lodge. We’ve stayed multiple times, but always found our self, coming back to The Dragonfly at night for drinks, him, and the amazing atmosphere he brings with it. 10/10 bartender.”

“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.”

“The biggest highlight is the staff! They are amazing, entertaining, friendly, ect.. I could go on and on. Now to the food! Never had a bad meal at this location! So fresh amd hot and most importantly delicious! Every time we visit Gulf Shores, we eat here, almost every day! The staff will get your day started on the best foot ever!”

“very fast had a group of 7. had our food before we got our drinks filled everyone had a positive attitude and everyone was doing something 1st fast food of any kind that was actually fast. I don't write reviews but they all deserve a big shout out.”

“Followed the rainbow to West Beach Coffee House this morning and it was worth it. 🌈☕️❤️”

“Absolutely amazing very cheap and filling great service and super kind lady serves us there was a little bit of a language barrier but we still we able to communicate so it’s not a big deal”

“I got the crab cakes. My husband got a tuna burger, which actually ended up being the first fish he's eaten that he actually likes. Crab cakes were delicious as well. The staff was super kind and even checked up on us to make sure the sandwich was to my husband's liking. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting!!”

“expensive but good milkshakes!”

“This place has had a bad reputation over the years, but it recently got new ownership, and let’s say they've really turned the bar around for the better! I had been there in previous years and swore never to set foot back in there. This past year, I’ve had some friends who started going and working there, so I gave it a shot. I was very impressed because it was like a whole different bar I was walking into.

So much security, who are always on top of things (I’ve heard that a lot of the security and bartenders have undergone extensive training to make sure everyone stays safe). At the front door, they check IDs with a scanner and a book of all IDs for each state. They are a 19-and-up bar, but anytime I’ve seen people not of legal age trying to sneak a sip, they are always on top of it and kick them out immediately.

A lot of people (locals) like to down on it and say you will get roofied, or see a lot of fights. Still, I honestly haven’t seen or heard of any of that happening under this new ownership (not saying it never does, but it’s definitely not as bad as it used to be under old management), and guess what? That can happen at any bar you go to. I know so many people who have been roofied at the FloraBama or other bars in the area. I saw way more fights going on at the Shaker every weekend at the wharf.

It is so much fun that they do karaoke too, have live music, and have so many different areas to visit and hang out. They have done a spectacular job at renovating the place too. I really enjoy the outback area, especially on holiday weekends and big occasions, because they have a DJ and a host and do so many fun games to win things.

Food and drinks are great, too, as is the service! Evan is my personal favorite!!

All I’m trying to say is it’s a whole different bar now, a whole different crowd, a whole different experience, a whole different atmosphere, and the locals who have heard and/or have said bad things about it over the years should really give this new business a try!”

“7/11/21 The crew working this evening should all get bonuses!! I have never seen a place so packed, inside and out, drive thru and nonstop Doordash. I was in the restaurant industry for a long time and probably would have walked out if I would have been working at Zaxby’s tonight. Not one time did I see an employee not smiling and providing 💯 customer service. Give them a raise boss!! Congratulations on hiring great employees! 🎉 🙌🏻 😎👍”