We were at The Wharf in Orange Beach doing some shopping and hunting for a solid lunch spot that…read morewasn't a typical tourist-trap beach restaurant. We stumbled upon Bird Dog Chicken and it turned out to be a great find. The restaurant is locally owned, with friendly staff and a steady stream of locals coming in for both dine-in and takeout. We ordered three of the Four Piece Chicken Tender boxes. Two were rolled in their Louisiana Hot and one in the classic Hot Buffalo sauce. The traditional Buffalo was the clear winner for us -- the Louisiana Hot had a bit too much of the 'Louisiana' seasoning for our taste. That said, both sauces were excellent: hot enough to satisfy without being painful, and packed with great flavor. Included Ranch sauce was great too. The chicken tenders themselves were nicely sized (noticeably bigger than Raising Cane's) and came with a generous portion of lightly seasoned fries. Everything was fresh and crispy. Location-wise, it's super convenient -- easy to hop back on the road or head straight to the beach afterward. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Orange Beach! Highly recommend.

Nice fast food place. Super welcoming friendly staff! Food came out quick and tasty. Definitely a…read moregreat place if you want fast

Having been raised in WI I can say the food and custard is amazing. The service is spot on!read more

We got our usual order, and the food was what we expected. Unfortunately, this particular location…read morewas filthy. The trash cans were overflowing, the condiment station was a mess, the floors were covered with trash, and the bathrooms were in terrible condition as well. We visited around 8:00 p.m. on a Wednesday night, and it wasn't especially busy. There were plenty of associates behind the counter, so I would have expected at least one employee to be maintaining the dining room. The lack of cleanliness really took away from the experience.

Repeat visitors One of our favorite places to go with a…read moregreat view. Located close to Sail Wild Hearts, other boat rides Always go at least once or twice when visiting Probably a bit pricey, but the food, location, etc is worth experiencing for yourself or with a group of people. Service was good, friendly staff. Look forward to visiting again.

We weren't planning on Tacky Jack's but we drove past it during our dolphin cruise and decided it…read morelooked tacky and fun and we had to go! So so glad that we did! We enjoyed ourselves so much! We were right on the water and had a beautiful view. Our server grabbed our drinks and starter order shortly after being seated. The kids ordered drinks in souvenir cups. I started with a spicy margarita and it was delicious. We also had fried pickles and nachos to start. The nachos were phenomenal. The fried pickles were also very good. I had the mahi mahi tacos and they were delicious. I had them blackened and the sauce on the tacos was delicious. My second drink was a bushwhacker and that was super yummy. We ended with a banana pudding and that was delicious as well. Our server was such a gem! She was so friendly and just awesome. We forgot a souvenir cup and she sprinted to find me. I greatly appreciate that!

When I was a kid growing up in Ferndale, Mi. we had a McDonalds with a huge fish tank. The…read moreMcDonalds and fish tank are long gone but this McDonalds reminded me immediately of it. Granted ITS fish tank is much smaller, but still pretty cool. The staff may have been a bit... "Medicated" when we arrived, but the gentleman offering me "Anything they make, just for you, just ask" made me feel more welcome than I have at a McDonalds in a while. So if you are looking for some quick grub away from the beach, stop in.. They'll get you anything they make.

This place was so slow I can't believe how slow it was we ordered and it took an hour to get our…read morefood. The manager was very rude, started blaming everyone else for the line being backed up, prioritizing the drive through more than the people inside. All the other workers were calm and very nice but don't go here if you are in a hurry.

Best bar food hands down in Baldwin County- and never a dull moment- but always safe , courteous,…read moreand INFAMOUS!!

The burger was great, but I definitely won't be back . The service was horrible, and the place is…read morejust nasty. We sat right at the bar, and there were only a couple of people in the place, but the bartender just kept ignoring us. It didn't seem intentional. I just think no one ever told her she's actually supposed to wait on the customers. Worse than the service was the cleanliness. The place is just a health hazard. People were smoking in the kitchen, not washing their hands, the walls of the kitchen covered in grease. I went to the bathroom, and one of the employees walked out of a stall and out the door without washing his hands. Hope it wasn't the cook. I went to wash my hands, and no paper towels. I can't believe the Health Department lets this place stay open. Anyway, the burger was good! Hope tomorrow I don't regret having ate it

Friendly, hard working staff . Clean. We got our orders fast . Enjoyed our Blizzard. We will be…read moreback

Visited on June 1, 2026…read more I understand this is a busy tourist area, but this visit was disappointing. The dining room had visible spills on the floor, debris under some tables, and several tables that had not been wiped down. I eventually found a clean table. Although there were only a few customers ahead of us, we waited roughly 15 minutes before placing our order. During that time, there was little communication from staff and no acknowledgement of the wait. After ordering, I went to fill our drinks at the self-service station. While I was doing so, an employee approached carrying our two sundaes and attempted to hand them to me while I was holding cups. When I explained I couldn't hold everything at once, she followed me to the table and set them down. After another 10-12 minute wait, the food arrived cold. The overall impression was of a location struggling with organization, cleanliness, and service flow. Hopefully this was simply an off evening, but based on this experience I would choose another option next time.

The vibe and food was 10/10, beautiful views of the bay. We had the empanadas those were delicious…read more The pork chop dinner was grilled perfectly, and shrimp and grits were top.

Excellent food and great service. The sweet potato fluff is best you will find on the island.read more

What an amazing experience, start to finish! We (5 + a high…read morechair) arrived around 5 PM and were seated immediately. Our 18 month grandson decided to throw a fit immediately upon sitting down. Kristy B, without being asked, immediately brought a small plate of french fries and shredded cheese. The "beast" was tamed! Kristy was SO attentive and proactive throughout the meal, which was exceptional all around. 2 filets, crab cakes, ahi tuna and kids burger, were all delicious. The sides were spot- on

Wife and I had supper there first week of February. Went soon after opening, so we're immediately…read moreseated. Steak I ordered tasted good, but both my wife's and my steak had a lot more fat than expected. Cut of steak was not what we expected for that price point. Service was good, but were seated near kitchen, wife was annoyed by constant flow of traffic around our table. This was our second time to eat at this Big Mike's location, and most likely our last. I think there are better values to be found in the area.