Let me tell you, this place? Community, comfort, and carbs, all in one. From the moment you walk in, it's giving warm, welcoming, "everybody knows your name" energy. The décor is cozy and inviting, like it's hugging you before the food even hits the table. Now LISTEN, do NOT come here playing around. Come hungry. I mean empty stomach, no snacks before, say a prayer kind of hungry, because these portions? Baby, they are not for the weak. Everything is super filling, and they are not shy about it. And somehow, SOMEHOW, our food came out in less than 15 minutes...in a packed restaurant. I don't know what kind of kitchen magic they've got going on back there, but I was impressed. Like, are there teleporters involved? Because wow. Our waitress was also a gem, super social, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we were good. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of without being over the top. All in all, amazing experience. Great food, great vibes, great people. I'll definitely be back...after I recover from this food coma. read more

Duck's Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

This place has an overall dirty feel as soon as you walk in. The food was not good. Pancake tasted like cornbread and the sausage was crumbly dry. Cold brew was meh... but the "cold foam" was just whipped cream. 10/10 would not recommend. Bathroom was also very old looking a dirty. read more

This rating is for breakfast only as we have never gone for lunch but regularly dine in or pick up breakfast. This place has been around for years and for years they have done breakfast right! They have wonderful bacon and always cook it to perfection. If you order it well-done, you get it well-done. Poached eggs soft, medium or hard-cooked are always as requested. The grits are perfectly cooked and creamy. For something different try the Berry Biscuits. This is innovative and as delicious as it is beautiful (fried biscuits with a slightly creamy pecan syrup and loads of berries). Such a delight!!! Whether dining in or taking out, we have never been disappointed in thirty plus years. Its a cozy little space with friendly, attentive staff. Don't miss!! read more

Duck's Diner - Berry biscuits before pre-syrup :) - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Perfect Orange Beach breakfast and even better meat and three. Love this place...warm, friendly and kind of a dive in an old house. Creole Omelet.....yummy Sausage and cheesy eggs thumbs up And bonus like any good southern restaurant they serve Coke products. We will be back on our next trip. Thanks Betty! read more

Wonderful service and good food. The biscuit was fantastic! The cheese omelette was cheesy and good. This is a must try while in the area. read more

Duck's Diner - Cheese Omelette, Hash Browns and Biscuit - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The ad for this place popped up in my social media and one look at the menu and I was hooked (dang algorithms ...). We got there a few minutes before they opened and there were already vehicles in the parking lot waiting. Since we were one of the first people there, I snapped a picture of the inside with no customers but it quickly filled up with what looked like local folks. Very cute place and fun decor. Both the hostess and our server were super friendly. My husband ordered the Riley Special, with scrambled eggs, bacon, and a waffle. I ordered the Creole Shrimp and Grit Cakes with a side of avocado slices. He loved the Riley, but maybe could have eaten a little more? He said it was probably enough for a normal person. The quality was great, though. My shrimp & grit cakes were outstanding: perfect sauce and a LOT of shrimp. I was surprised because I have had shrimp plates at other locations that barely have any shrimp at all. FYI though: the avocado slices were $3.50 when added as a side. The menu didn't really say (I don't think), so I was a little surprised. The rest of the menu looked so good, we're talking about going back for lunch one day! read more

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Service was really good! promptly seated and greeted ! we enjoyed the mimosa flight for starters. he had the creole omelette with hash brown casserole. the casserole was a bit dry but omelette was good with a nice cream sauce. i had the special omelette with feta, spinach and tomato. the restaurant was clean with outdoor benches available for seating while you wait. breakfast is served all day. read more

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Last morning at the beach, fam wanted to do brunch before we rolled out and Duck's wound up being the call. Somewhat surprisingly, this was the only spot we had any meaningful trouble getting into all weekend; there was a 25 minute wait at around 11 AM on a Sunday. There's seating outside and a nice loud speaker so no worries about missing your name being called. They were true to form with the wait time, though (right at 25 min) and eventually we got all 9 of us seated. It's a little cramped inside and can get quite loud but the decorations are fun and kitschy. The highlight of the experience for me was the service; everyone we interacted with was incredibly pleasant and working hard and very efficiently. I ordered a breakfast platter that came with eggs, hash browns, bacon and a piece of French toast. Hubs got something somewhat similar -- don't remember what -- but sans French toast/pancake/waffle. I think my mother in law got chicken and waffles and my father in law got some type of steak or pork chop sandwich. That stands out because whatever it was he said he rarely saw it on menus despite loving it. I don't recall what the rest of the group got other than Sis-in-law and baby cousin got some kind of fancy cold brew drink and liked it. The food was fine but I thought mostly unremarkable. The sweet tea was good. My eggs were cooked nicely but my husband's were veryyyy oily and he didn't care for them at all. My bacon was fine but a little underdone for my preferences. I did enjoy my hash browns; nice and super crispy the way I like them. I added bananas to my French toast and really wish I hadn't. The bananas were some of the most unripe bananas I've ever eaten in my life -- hard, bland, almost sour. I scraped them off and just enjoyed the French toast instead. Overall, no huge complaints, but nothing to sing to the skies about either. Pleasant family atmosphere and simple, familiar food; the service was the best part for me! Not a bad option but wouldn't necessarily be my first choice in the future. read more

Duck's Diner - Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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We had lunch here. My partner had a shrimp poboy that was good. I had a cowboy burger that was not really great. It was a little salty and the beef did not have a lot of flavor. read more

Duck's Diner - Poboy - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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The people were very friendly, and the ambience inside was very cute and welcoming. The portions seemed small and whatever oil they used to cook the hashbrowns tasted like the same oil used to make fried rice and half of them were too crispy to eat. The biscuit was good and my husband said the ingredients in the omelette tasted fresh. read more

Loved it here! It feels like your grandparents decided to convert their home into a diner. Lots of duck decorations! Tables are set up in the main house section and on the two enclosed porches. Bathrooms were clean! Waiters and waitresses were all helpful and attentive! So kind and even gave us suggestions on popular menu items. Banana stuffed French toast was delicious!! It tasted sort of like a cinnamon sugar donut with bananas and foster sauce. It was also topped with pecans. The biscuits were super fluffy and soft on the inside. Hash brown casserole was a favorite for the whole table. You'll see that some of the scrambled eggs were well done, but that was as requested. Best breakfast some of us had all week! read more

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Wait was worth it, food was amazing but we had a precious little one sitting with her mother who was amazing!! We were in line with the door and each time it opened, cigarette and cigar smoke would come through and the poor little who just wanted breakfast, kept inhaling the smoke and made her asma kick in. Mom went to ask for to go but I had her walk to the back and take a couple good breaths and come back. Finally the smoke stopped and she really didn't want to leave. They delivered their breakfast anyway after mom already paid for it to go. She really enjoyed her meal but people should not be allowed to smoke that close to a door. read more

Great service and the shrimp and grits was the best I've ever had. The crispy fried grit cakes topped with that shrimp cream sauce is amazing! read more

Duck's Diner - Shrimp and grits - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Dude!! That was literally the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. I would add a picture but I ate it too quick lol

Came here all 3 days we were in town Nice little quaint place, wait staff is great. Food is obviously good! I'm in love with the yogurt parfait and even asked what yogurt they use, they didn't know so I'm super sad about that!! read more

Duck's Diner - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

According to previous reviews, this is a nice family owned diner that is loved by many locals. My friend and I stayed in Gulf Shores for Hangout Fest, and we decided to stop here on our way back to Pensacola. I like to support small businesses when I am traveling. Since this is a family diner, expect the ambiance to be loud. There will be babies and kids and if the noise level bothers you, you should not eat here. Everything is straight to the point with the menu. They do not allow substitutions. It makes sense because they are used to make everything their way. The decor is nothing fancy, as it is very dated. In hindsight, if you're looking for something modern and upscale this place is not for you. I was not looking for that, so everything was good for me at this point. However, there is delicious southern food awaiting at this place. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles with a side of bacon and my friend ordered Ducks Special. Our waitress was very sweet, although she forgot my friend's hash-brows. I throughly enjoyed my chicken and waffles. It was my first time trying that combination and I was surprised by how the flavors mingled together. Overall, I enjoyed this small family owned diner. If you like golf you should come and dine here since they have a little golf course in the back of the diner. We had a cool seat overlooking out the golf course. The price is right and the food is delicious! read more

Duck's Diner - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Great place to stop. Shrimp and grits are delicious for breakfast since I'm not a fan of eggs. Seating is very close but it is what it is. Not much elbow room but good food. :) read more

Breakfast was and is always spot on fresh and delicious !! 5 stars It stays packed because it's a favorite of many and worth the short wait. read more

Amazing breakfast ! Very filling great prices considering the location and the staff were courteous and fast. Got the stuffed French toast 10/10 and wife had the meat lovers omelette she gave it 10/10. Only complaint was the restrooms needed a little TLC. Overall great place. read more

This is our go to breakfast place. Great food, great service. Never had a bad meal. Staff is efficient and very personable.

Just a great menu, great home town service. Great selections and all I have had was great

Had the peach bourbon pancakes. Yum-Yum oh so good will definitely be back.Service was great everyone really friendly. read more

The food and service at Duck's Diner is awesome! It is a must have every beach trip we make.

What an incredible place! My friend and I have lived there for several years just happened stumble past it and decided to give it a try. The chicken fried steak with some of the best I've ever had, southern biscuits, grits, it was all dynamite. Service was perfect. Everyone was nice. They all seem glad to see us and we were able to enjoy our cocktail with our breakfast. Five stars! read more

I had breakfast here. The service was excellent. I was waited on by Heather. The food was very good except that the grits were kind of watery. Other than that the ambience was fine and I enjoyed the breakfast. read more

DO NOT COME HERE! It is literally robbery. Cost $30 for three biscuits. Go right down the road to brick and spoon. I live here and will never come back. read more

I had the banana stuffed French toast, wow! Cooked to a crispy outer perfection with the soft banana inside was so good. Then there was the sauce put on it that sent the whole dish over the top! Definitely will be visiting again while we are in orange beach for the week! read more

Duck's Diner - Banana stuffed French toast. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

GREAT customer service- walk in the door, greeted with a smile, waitress was attentive, overall great people : ) We walked in and were seated immediately, near the window and could look out to the golf course. Food was delicious and came out hot! I had the French toast and hash browns. My sister had the creole shrimp and grit cakes and said it was phenomenal. For drinks, my sisters also had a peach bellini (said it was lip smacking good) and our waitress was so kind to put my orange juice in a nice glass so I could fit in with them lol *Tasha- the awesome waitress read more

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The Mimosas were amazing, not too sweet. The omelette was awesome and our waitress was witty. I highly recommend Duck's Diner!!! I'm going to go back and try the banana stuffed French toast read more

The food was great, good service. Prices were also good. Tucked away behind a meat market so you might not see it. They also serve lunch. read more

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Typical diner ambience. Service was good. I've had too many shrimp and grits dishes to count and this was definitely one of the best ones. That Creole sauce is amazing! read more

Duck's Diner - Corned Beef Hash with Eggs, Hashbrowns, and Biscuit - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Home cooking. Great staff. The food is unbelievably fair priced. Someplace you would expect to find on route 66. That's a good thing. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is a hidden gem. Ladies perfect place , your husband can get his usual egg,potatoes, bacon or sausage. You can get this fabulous delicious things you can't make at home . Pecan biscuits with strawberries and blueberries with a light sauce. read more

Duck's Diner - Pecan biscuits with blueberries and strawberries. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Found this place accidentally on my way to the golf course that sits behind it. Wow, friendly friendly service with a smile, excellent food, great atmosphere and very reasonable prices. They have a bar too. But the employees here are the jewels in the crown. They treat you like your a local even when your not. We've been in this area for a week and ate out a lot. This place is by far my favorite! Ii read more

Duck's Diner - Fried porkchop (thick) mashed potatoes and gravy (they have white gravy too) and purple ull peas. $9.99 includes tea. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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It's a greasy spoon type diner to get a decent breakfast in the AM while on vacation or just taking a break from more expensive places. I keep my breakfast pretty simple and have enjoyed eating here a few times. Kind of hard to mess up eggs though. That's all I've ever had here. For an egg based breakfast Duck in here. They get crowded so be aware. read more

Lady in the front (hostess) older lady was extremely rude and unprofessional. We thought we heard our name called over the speaker and when we went to check in she got ugly with us saying "I didn't say your name I said Moe, which is a girl" then just kept repeating "I said Moe, I said Moe" and even spelled it out? Will not be back because of this experience. read more

Duck's Diner - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Pretty good food. Ate there twice on our trip. This first day the waitress seems kind crabby. The next day we had much better service. Long wait. read more

Outstanding quality, served hot and very friendly. Enjoyed their menu and their pricing. Just a great experience and highly recommend

Very nice diner. Looking for a local breakfast spot, I found Duck's. They have an extensive menu, but I noticed the shrimp and grit cakes and went with that. This was a very good choice. Two fried grit cakes smothered with a shrimp creole cream sauce. What a great flavor. I had them hold the tomatoes. It also included two pieces of garlic bread. Service was good I would return. read more

It was a long wait, but once we got in, the servers were very friendly. The food was as expected - cooked well, a bit salty, and filling. We got corn beef hash extra crunchy, bacon, a pancake, fruit, and a Philly cheese omelet with hash browns. It isn't the best we've had but it was good overall. read more

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