7 Best Bar & Grill near Alys Beach

“We had a truly lovely evening celebrating my mother’s birthday last night. We were a larger family gathering, including my two young nieces, ages three and six. The restaurant graciously accommodated us with a beautiful table by the window, offering an enchanting view of the town of Rosemary. What I appreciated most was the atmosphere—it carries an effortless elegance and sophistication that feels wonderfully refined, yet it remains genuinely welcoming and comfortable for the little ones. The background music was a beautiful touch, shifting gracefully from soft Spanish guitar to light jazz and Bossa Nova. It was kept at a perfectly gentle volume, complementing the upscale vibe without ever intruding on conversation.
The service was wonderful. Our server was attentive, engaging, and brought a lovely sense of humor to the table while kindly guiding us through the menu. Every detail of the meal was beautifully executed. The bread basket arrived perfectly fresh, complete with a mini scone that was absolutely superb. For our appetizers the burrata was delightfully creamy, and our main courses the pulpo and grouper were prepared to perfection. To finish, the key lime pie offered a lovely, delicate sweetness.

My family appreciates fine wine, and they thoroughly enjoyed the exceptional Malbec on the list. The cocktails were equally well-crafted.

To close an already marvelous evening, the kitchen kindly surprised my mother with a beautiful, understated birthday dessert that made her night feel all the more special.

It was an exquisite evening from start to finish. We highly recommend a visit.“

“Today was our first visit to Shades Bar & Grill. We were there for lunch & the food & service (our server was Sarah) could not have been better. We ordered the chicken & sausage gumbo, Philly cheesesteak & the chicken jalapeño ranch wrap. Our sides were onion rings & sweet potato fries, however we had a hard time making a selection because of the many great food options to choose from. All the food was delicious & Sarah was a top notch server who was friendly, prompt & efficient. Definitely recommend & will visit Shades again when back in the area.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Big Chill. I took my granddaughter to get braids at Myamis henna for her big dance recital and we were not disappointed. My granddaughter was treated like a princess and they made her feel very special. Oh and by the way....the braids came out amazing!! Thank you so much!“

“Steamboat Grill has great food, a fun atmosphere, and is an awesome place to watch sports. The staff is wonderful and truly makes you feel welcome. A special shout-out to Jameson, who was absolutely amazing! She’s a fantastic team player and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. That kind of genuine attention to guests is hard to find.“

“Nice restaurant & bar with a beach and seaview. The food has a big portion suitable for sharing with 2-3 pax. Staff members are friendly and accommodating.“

“The setup of this place is as cool as can be. I dont know if it was the timing of us being in the area (second week of October) but the people gathered seemed a bit uppity up. Kind of like if you didnt have $400 bags or khaki shirts and a polo you should kind of shoo.“

“When relaxing on the beach it’s so nice to have this place close by! The fries were absolutely amazing and the burger is just what I needed after being in the water all day. The buffalo chicken wrap was really good too :) took this great pic with my burger when I got it, I couldn’t resist!“