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

The nastiest food. Couldn't even eat my burrito bc it tasted like it was 3 days old. Waited over 20…read moremins for our food and they forgot our hashbrowns. Had to run in and 2 employees were argueing very loudly.

Still the worst McDonalds ever. Every time we come down we give this location a chance and it is…read morepathetic. Waited in drive thru line for 30mins and left with no food. All the staff are rude and zero effort. Guy working the drive thru window argued with me after he shared the kitchen was backed up with DoorDash orders; but they hadn't taken a drive thru order in 15min. Have tried very hard to find the owner of this McDonalds to share the poor experience everyone seems to have and can't find them. Also have shared this with McDonalds corporate.

It's been 6 years since my 4 star and gotta report that this spot is a solid 5 and continuing to…read moreimpress!!! ​My honey and I were already regular locals back then, but over the years they have somehow continue to kick things another level when you're not paying attention :-); The Philly cheesesteaks are still the absolute gold standard around here, which is saying a lot coming from someone who used to live right in Philadelphia and knows the real deal. I have a few faves like the cheesy mushrooms and the BBQ shrimp, and nowadaya you can't just look at the regular menu. You have to check out their daily specials board because they are constantly knocking it out of the park with creative new dishes and fresh catches. ​The atmosphere is just even more welcoming, but the outdoor seating is much improved with some sand and stage, perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. They updated their operating hours too, so they are now open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Whether you want to escape the usual tourist trap seafood lines, watch a game on their big screens, or just grab a ice cold beer, or really strong drink, with friendly folks, this place just keeps getting better. If you haven't been by lately, you are seriously missing out. Highly recommended!!! 5/26/26

10/10 best sandwhich place in gulf shores! Located right under the bridge and tucked away. Sandwich…read morewas 10/10 and prices were unheard of! Alcohol prices were very cheap! Was packed and rightfully so! Love the house made chips. This is a dive bar so super casual. Has live music outside and outdoor seating.

The food was the greatest thing I've ever had. Being from west Texas we don't have much fresh fish,…read moreit was the greatest Mahi Mahi ever, and the grouper bites were phenomena. The service was amazing. The people there were so kind and helpful on are first time there. Being out side near the ocean and seeing the boats ride by was fun. Hopefully will be back. Thank You The Gulf!

The atmosphere and location of The Gulf are unmatched. Beautiful views, palm trees, and right on…read morethe water. It was very busy when we arrived, so finding a seat was a little stressful. My advice, find a seat, have someone order at the order window, then head to the bar to order drinks. The wait to order food took about a half hour. It was very quick to get our drinks. We were able to snag a couch area on a platform. It was so comfy and we loved the views. A heads up- if you snag a couch like this, kids will get up on the platform and jump off of it. People will step up on the platform and walk extremely close to you. I had to ask a kid to stop throwing sand by us because we were eating our dinner. It was a little chaotic. We were extremely patient and understand, but I could see some people being very upset and annoyed. After ordering, our food came out pretty quick. I started with the coconut grouper bites and they were phenomenal. Light breading, lightly sweat, and flaky. I had the Gulf Grilled Cobia and it was phenomenal. The fish was tender, flaky, and light. No fishiness at all. The sauce on the fish was also delightful. My husband and son had the fajita skewers and both enjoyed them. My husband also had the peel and eat shrimp and said they were amazing at The Gulf. Our drinks were okay. We had better drinks at other places during the week, but they weren't bad. We would return, but try to come on an off-time that wasn't so busy.

Cannot even explain how much I loved Culver's!! Tried for the first time and it was delicious!!…read moreGreat crispy fries, timely ordering process, AND they have really good gluten free burger buns that are pre-packaged and warmed!! Service was quick, accurate, and loved the vibe!! Can't wait to go to another Culver's as a person who has to be gluten free!!

This location offers consistently good service and product, I don't think I've ever been…read moredissatisfied at this location other than wait times. But my most recent trip was during peak lunchtime and it's always busy during the summertime. One thing I can count on here is a good burger to go, burgers, and fries. Combos are always good to catch on the way down to our condo. The cheese really stands out and the patties are seasoned well. This last visit my fries were absolutely phenomenal. I couldn't keep my hands off of them during the drive down Highway 59. The staff here is always very welcoming and helpful. I don't love the standout order takers, cause you can't really see the menu. Also drivers will cut in front of other drivers that have been waiting, and it's kind of chaos. Consistently great burger, definitely will come back and highly recommend.

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.

Closed early and had a bad attitude then proceeded to cuss me out refused to take my order never go…read morehere

BEST Mexican food truck in Perdido Key! This hidden gem is out of sight from the road, but tucked…read moreaway behind a gas station with outdoor seating and great service. We love to call and order takeout, all items are made fresh and fast! We're obsessed with the Birria tacos and Texas quesadilla! A must-go to get your Mexican fix at the beach!

Simple good ass authentic Mexican…read more LOVED the California burrito and the veggie deluxe tacos. Even the beans and rice were fantastic. Not a long line I'm sure due to the hidden location. Must find you're in town. Prob the best and fastest Mexican you'll get in the area

Tasteless sandwich, except for the overwhelming taste, of vinegar. The contemporary Christian…read moremusic, blaring from the PA system, was kind of creepy. I thought Jesus tried to warn us about people like this.

So, we walked in 30 minutes before closing. They had already started cleaning the grill and putting…read morethings up. When we ordered, they didn't write down the order, or put it into the computer to read, just yelled it across the kitchen. Because of this and laziness, they got both of our sandwiches wrong. There's a lesson to learn from this. Don't be lazy, and do things the right way. Also, if you want to close at 8:30 Instead of 9, then change your hours.

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!

Great experience! We were given a 45-60 minute wait time, but were pleasantly surprised to be…read moreseated in about 15 minutes. I ordered the shrimp & grits which was absolutely amazing! I'd never had grits in fried patties like that but man oh man, scoop you up some of that creamy sauce with it & Lord have mercy it was amazing! Unfortunately I also got a small salad before my meal & didn't have room to finish my entree but I definitely brought it home with me. The salad bar was probably the best I've had - those croutons! Yum! The ranch was good too - if like ranch then you know how different they can be - this was the good ranch! My husband got the pork chop & he said it was really good! My son got the creole linguini pasta & said it was great. It looked to be well seasoned & packed full of flavor! I forgot to get a picture of his. While I don't have any little kids, they did have a neat little play area for them with sand. Outside bar (the drinks were a little pricey in my opinion, my husband's small margarita was like $15 - I stuck to tea lol. They have a nice long dock that you can walk out on, the sunset was pretty. The waitstaff was nice, the only thing I'd suggest is for the host staff to be a little more welcoming & friendly. I know they probably get tired of the lines of people & having to repeat the same thing over & over but I'm sure most everyone they encounter is experiencing that establishment for the first time. First impressions are so important & your staff can make or break you. Luckily, the food is so good that I could overlook that in this case. I'd definitely recommend this place!

five stars for the food we ordered but we had gumbo and salad bar. the salad bar is huge! there are…read moreseveral fresh made dressings available. there are several salads also on the bar in addition to the traditional garden style. gumbo was a dark roux with shrimp, sausage and rice. we both enjoyed fresh cocktails while taking in the bay view. service was fast and friendly. Frank was our waiter and was extremely knowledgeable of the menu. this place is huge and has a nice play area if you have kids with you. i really enjoyed this spot but if you have kids it's perfect!