24 Best American Restaurants in Gulf Shores

“We went there last night (9/6/24) for the second time. It is never a disappointment. I had the 6 oz. filet with the vegetable of the day (it was a specially made green bean) and the risotto, all of it was AMAZING. Literally the best food to touch my tongue Not only do we love this atmosphere and the best food we have ever eaten, but now it has special meaning as my boyfriend took the opportunity of the beautiful views and the dock outside to propose. I said yes! And now Jesse’s will always be our place, where we can always share an amazing mean and beautiful memories together. Thank you Jesse’s for another wonderful experience and the best food for our palate. WE WILL BE BACK!!!“

“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.“

“Liz was great to talk with. Pimento burger was great. Enjoyed some live music while there.“

“Excellent food, great old-school diner atmosphere, very capable staff, great value.“

“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“

“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.“

“Was looking for a nice breakfast spot to go on our way back home from an awesome beach week. At first the entrance was a little confusing because it is off the highway and in a golf and residential community. The signage could be a bit larger or more plentiful, but like most people, Google Maps and Waze will lead you straight to the front door.Walked in and was greeted immediately. The barista was extremely helpful and patient. Recommended the Brown Sugar Latte, and had plenty of non-dairy options. The coffee was amazing! Also order the Classic Bagel breakfast, which was 2 eggs any style, crispy back (YEA!!) and real cheddar cheese. So many options for different breakfast sandwiches and bagels. And they have Conecuh sausage! Has pastries and plenty of sweet treats. The view is of the 1st tee box and the 18th green. Excellent spot for an adult beverage, plenty of coffee options and a full breakfast and lunch menu.“

“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.“

“Wonderful experience every time. Our favorite hole in wall piece of heaven!!“

“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!“

“Quick service and very good food ! Taste like grandma made it . Will definitely be back !“

“First night of vacation, and we happened to stumble on The Cove. It was a fantastic stumble!
Amanda (I'm going based on my receipt) was our server and she was amazing! She made us feel welcome and gave some great recommendations!
This is a laid-back location, which was a definite plus!
This is definitely a spot we will be adding to our vacation must visits!“

“I recommended this restaurant to a few of my colleagues/friends and they thoroughly enjoyed their food and it was a return visit for me. I was highly impressed with the smoked tuna dip and my New Orleans catch. I will definitely come back again.“

“Ordered the pork chops..out came 3 beautiful chops. Went to eat them and they were extremely salty. Could not eat them. Came home and washed them off with water. They were little chewy next day for lunch.
Too bad...will not order again.“

“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.“

“Have eaten here three times now and everytime I just want the gyros the fries are honestly sooo good too and I'm not even a frie person like that!! They also offer an extra loaded gyro which is awesome too. I will recommend you all to everyone. I want to take my mom when she visits eventually! Its better than the old Greek spot that used to be here. can't wait to try everything else like the baklava!“

“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“

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

“Had an awesome breakfast this morning!! And the view is pretty great too!!:)“

“Been coming here for 20 years. Had another great visit today....and have been craving the Chicken Nachos since last visit. However, y'all have apparently changed the prep on these nachos since last time....and honestly very disappointing...(just say "no" to pump cheese..yikes). When done the original way, these are the BEST nachos on the planet. Can you please change it back? Everything else was fantastic. Thank you!“

“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!“

“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!“