This was a cool spot. I love exploring when traveling for work. Colleagues introduced me to this…read morespot. Found parking fast and was seated quickly. We were greeted by Svan. I just got a salad with chicken. It was really good and the portion size was for two meals. My colleagues also got salads as well and enjoyed. I would have ordered something heavier but it was later in the evening. I guest that will be a reason to come back. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff was great. Food was good. I will return when in the area.

California Dreaming has gone down hill Prices up and quality…read moredown Had a club sandwich. Suggestion go across the street to TimberCreek Golf Club, they make a great club sandwich Ca dreaming wasn't even close

Met some business associates here on a Tuesday for lunch. We ate on the patio. The service was…read moreoutstanding. We had two since they were training a new guy. Great experience. We had the grilled oysters. They were perfect. I could have eaten several dozen. The tea was good. The fish of the day was whitefish- Swai. No go with that. I would have expected a gulf fish. I had the Mahi instead. It was great. We had a great experience with super food.

This spot has a really charming atmosphere and definitely nails the "cute coastal" vibe. Service…read morewas a highlight--staff were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. That said, the food was a bit of a mixed experience. The chargrilled oysters unfortunately came with quite a bit of shell, which made them difficult to enjoy--though we did manage to find some actual pearl in there, so small win and fun! The grilled fish and shrimp were noticeably overcooked, and my husband's fried shrimp leaned the same way, lacking that fresh, tender bite you hope for. Sides were decent but didn't particularly stand out for my grilled dinner. Husband said slaw and hush puppies were good, my green beans were delicious. Overall, it's a lovely place with great service, but the kitchen execution didn't quite match the setting. With a few tweaks, this could easily be a standout spot.

Supremely underwhelmed with the food this time but the service was still excellent. The restaurant…read morewas clean and well lit. As a family, we came to the Spanish Fort area during Hurricane Ida evacuation in 2021. The food was extremely good and plentiful. Fast forward to 2026, we revisited here and ordered the same seafood plates and was surprised how much they've reduced the amount of food. In 2021, I remember we had 3 catfish filets, imitation crab cake, hush puppies, numerous shrimp, and oysters and everything was hot to taste. It was so much food we needed take out boxes. This time, we were only given 1 catfish filet, four boiled shrimp, 4 fried shrimp, 3 oysters, another imitation crab cake, two cold hush puppies and a plate full of cold French fries. The sides were meh, with canned turnips that were so cold that I couldn't eat them and pretty decent baked beans that were actually tasty. Everything was seasoned very well but it certainly was not worth the $30 price point per person. There was a noticeable difference between what we experienced in 2021 and now. Suffice it to say, we won't be returning here again. Oh how I wish there were a Papadeaux's in Louisiana, Mississippi or the Gulf of Alabama area.

Great family restaurant. This is the type of place you could meet your friends, classmates or…read morefamily for a good old country good time. Everyone thought the food was good. Plenty of options for seafood and American style dishes to choose from the menu. The service was a little slow but I attribute that to the number of people in our group. We were a group of 12. There was plenty of parking, the place was clean and the staff was friendly. The prices were also reasonable.

Half the places weren't open. They had tons of options. Overall the place we did eat from was good…read more Very cool place to take kids because of the park. Just wish they had all the places opened & the bathrooms as well.

Since I've visited, they've added a few things and I still LOVE it!…read more They've added a sun shade in a part of the seating area (needed that), Cammie's Old Dutch ice cream is here (w/ Sno Biz-- definitely needed that), and there's also an adults-only area after 7pm (nice). I'm loving the increased and unique lineup of events coming to the FORT. I attended my first comedy show in the gulf coast area, here last night. Cheers to even more fun times and the evolution of the FORT Container Park!

Nice hiking trail within a housing development in Spanish Fort. The trail begins at a Cul deSac…read morethat is marked by a historical marker sign. The bridge is in diserepair and there are some burned ruins of a former structure, other then that, it was a good hike.

The Fairhope Pier is an excellent choice for walking. You can walk along the beautiful bay and…read moreenjoy beautiful scenery and meet people and walk upon a steady path. There is always an amazing breeze and lots of birds singing to you. There is a beautiful rose garden recently restored and new bathrooms and lots of new drinking fountains with dog fountains attached along the route. You can hang out on benches, sit on the grass with a blanket or sit in your car and enjoy. Come walk, fish or just enjoy life. All are Welcome!!!

Well landscaped park with stunning waterfront views. Very clean, pet friendly. Within walking…read moredistance of the Fairhope downtown strip/ French Quarter. Beautiful park, highly recommend.

Five Stars all the way for Briquettes Steakhouse! From the moment I walked in early for dinner,…read morethere was absolutely no wait. My server, Braxton, greeted me with a warm smile and stayed attentive throughout the entire meal--he made me feel like a VIP. I ordered the petite filet, cooked medium-rare to absolute perfection. It arrived quickly, and each bite was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The sweet potato casserole surprised me--in general, I avoid sugary sides, but this was so worth it. Briquettes offers a fantastic range of sides, and I went with the grilled broccoli. The char from the grill gave it an extra pop of flavor, a perfect complement to the steak. They even brought out complementary rolls that were delightfully soft and warm. I judge restaurants by their iced tea, and theirs was spot on--refreshing, ideal for a hot Alabama summer. The veggies were cooked just right, and the added bonus of horseradish on the side took my meal to the next level. I actually finished every last bite--a rare occurrence for me! This isn't a bougie, reservation-only steakhouse like you find in big cities. It's a laid-back, hometown gem where you can pull up, park, walk in, and enjoy an outstanding meal without breaking the bank. I'm so glad it's close to home--Braxton and the team at Briquettes have earned a loyal customer. I'll definitely be back!

I have eaten at Briquettes numerous times, and it never disappoints. They have a few locations in…read morethe Mobile area, and I have eaten at the location on Montlimar and the location at the Eastern Shore Mall. My go to is their ribeye, and it is usually seasoned and cooked just right. But I took my wife and daughter to the Spanish Fort location for lunch and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. The ribeye, although cooked to temp tasted like the chef poured liquid smoke on it. It even smelled like smoke. I took one bite and that was it. The waiter came over several times and never asked why I wasn't eating it. When I asked for the check, he asked if I wanted a box to go and I told him no way. My wife insisted that we take it home to the dog, but she wouldn't eat it either. So disappointed in this location. What happened?!? NOT RECOMMENDED

After visiting the USS Alabama this place was 5 mins down the road and right on the water. It…read moredidn't look like much but the place is an old school seafood and chop house with excellent food, great service and even some alligators below the water front balcony for a truly southern vibe. Kids loved the menu as much as my wife and I. Highly recommend!!

We came here 4 years ago and food was excellent decided to stop today for lunch. We were greeted by…read morethe host who sat us in Jordan's section. The menu had changed from the last time we were here. We asked Jorden about the plate that had and she was very quick to ask her chef if ghee remembered it or could make something similar. Let me tell you they definitely delivered. The crawfish special platter. Amazing & great portion it came with 2 sides. Make sure you get the red beans and rice! The boudin balls were very flavorful with lots of meat. Service was excellent & Jordan was absolutely amazing, she was happy to be there and definitely cared about service.

The atmosphere is very retro and I love that. ****But first, if the manager reads this, I overheard…read morea conversation about the floor. Your mopping solution is off and that is why the floor feels like that. There is too much solution to water. You will have to strip the floor (not like stripping wax, but just stripping the chemicals and it will suck and take time to do). I learned this the hard way, I had to use vinegar water and go over the floor several times till the water was not soapy anymore from the floor. I dont know what you can use in the restaurant business. Then the floor will be good. **** The food was decent. Those onion rings are really good. My daughters liked their food which was French fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders. We then opted to get some frozen custard (ice cream to them). Both got sundaes with chocolate custard, one plain and one with M&M's. I'm glad I got mini sizes because that was plenty. I also go a mini concrete with vanilla custard with peanut butter and reeses mix in. I was pleased with it. I would say it is around 8 oz. So good size for a mini. Oh, I got the Jalapenos Cheeseburger with french fries, and it was decent. I tried the jalapeño French fry sauce and it was decent. The service was super fast! Maybe 5 minute wait for food. The servers were very professional and pleasant. The place was pretty clean, could do better, but I'm just really picky about that kinda stuff. The bathroom was clean. Overall, I would go back.

We popped in today because my points were expiring. My friend had the double and I had the all beef…read morehotdog. I love the toasted bun and the all beef dog and just plain. It tasted great. My friend loves their double and we both love their fries. They were busy when we arrived but the lady behind the counter was on her A game and kept the line rolling. The restaurant was clean and it was loud today because of the crowd. We will be back.

We stopped in today because I received an email stating that they offered a 6 oz sirloin, 2 sides…read moreand a soda for $12.99. The steaks were cooked to medium rare to perfection and the best taste even though they were only 6 ounces. My complements to the chef!! The mashed potatoes and gravy were the standard and I love those. The green beans were nothing great and the rice was like a rice pilaf. This is an excellent deal for a Wednesday night dinner. Our server was friendly and kept our table never went without. They have music in the background and the place was clean and the temperature was better today than last visit .

On Dec 31, 2025 I ordered dinner for two with a coupon for ten dollars off I had from using…read moreInstacart. My son ordered a hamburger with loaded baked potato and I got a small steak that came with two sides, I selected sweet potato casserole and French onion soup. The meal was just over 60.00 even with the ten dollars off discount. The steak was tiny and tuff as shoe leather, in fact I considered repairing my boot sole with it. The French onion soup was ( I measured, 3 ounces lol) that's not even 1/2 cup. It was ok because it was not tasty and although I basically live across the road from the restaurant it was cold and I threw it out, it lacked any characteristics of the classic dish. FYI a normal individual serving of soup is 8 to 10 ounces. The sweet potato casserole was pure sugar, I have to admit it tasted ok, but I wouldn't have intentionally ordered dessert for dindin. Now for my son's burger, the bun was hard as a brick! We threw it out and I put his meal on a brioche bun I had at home. The " loaded baked potato wasn't very well baked and certainly not loaded but I was left wondering if maybe the kitchen staff were baked and loaded. A total waste of 60 + dollars and tip we should have gone to Five guys with much better food for a fraction the price!