25 Best American Restaurants in Gulf Shores

“We are from Georgia, but every time we go to Gulf Shores, we eat at Jesse’s. The place is beautiful and the atmosphere is great. The food and service is awesome! Their steaks are the best. Their shrimp and grits are wonderful. We always get their dessert sampler. We love this place!“

“Wow!!!!! It is the BEST restaurant I have eaten at in Gulf Shores. The fish and shrimp basket did not disappoint. Doc's was a complete letdown, and I was very discouraged, but even with it being close to closing, The Beach House did not disappoint; even the service was top-tier!
It is the same excellent service and the same great food!“

“Pretty fun dive bar with a jukebox. Younger crowd here at night, so bring your energy. Food is better than you would expect from a place like this. There’s a cool spot to drink on the water downstairs, has great sunset vibes. Overall one of the better bars to drink at down here if you want to meet someone.“

“awesome experience and great views!!“

“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“

“Great service from a very busy waitress. Superb breakfast.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Ordered fish and chips, and mahi sandwich. Loved that the fish wasn't over breaded. Both meals were tasty, the fries were awesome. The tarter sauce was pre-packaged and a little bland. Staff was friendly, service was quick. Went when they were not very busy. We sat outside and the table was a little dirty from people using it from the next door ice cream shop. The waitress wiped it, but could have done a better job. If you sit outside in the evening, depending on your table, the sun could be right in your eyes, so check that out before you choose the patio. Our seats were shaded, so no issue for us.

Kid-friendliness: Had inside arcade for additional money and free outdoor games.“

“Amazing food. We had red snapper and grouper. Jewels our bartender and server=double awesome! Go now!“

“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.“

“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!“

“We have been coming to the Gulfshores/Orange Beach area for 12 years, and today was our first time eating at DeSoto’s. It was absolutely amazing, and my whole family enjoyed our meal. We had the absolute best service by the general manager, and the whole staff was so welcoming. I would give this restaurant a 10/10, and we will be coming back for every visit!“

“Okay yall let me tell you ,I went in there 12/19/2024 just myself . I just moved here and wanted to try something new . KITTYS KAFE BLEW MY MIND !!! They have a life long customer for sure !! I got the wings daily special and it was so much to eat !! The wings were so good ,along side of the fries and Mac and cheese plus cornbread ! Kitty,you made my day!!! It felt like home !! And the food is all homemade !!! Thank you !“

“This was our first time to this restaurant, and we will most definitely be back! The food was amazing, but the service was even better. I’ve been a sever for 17+years, and they had me taking notes! I WISH I caught their name, but whoever you were, THANK YOU! You made my birthday boy’s night! (You have short black hair, and my son has long-LONG blond hair). Anyways, again thank you. We came hangry, we left stoked. ❤️“

“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.“

“Incredible food! We will return and recommend to everyone!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Great breakfast & excellent service provided by Abbey!“

“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!“

“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!“

“They have been working hard to perfect their Bushwackers…and let me just say, THEY NAILED IT! They’re amazing…even better than Flora-Bama! This place is awesome. The staff are super friendly and the view is top notch. Highly recommend!“