Read the menu before you get there. Wait was over an hour but the food being carried around was great. Watch your head though cause you might get hit with a dinner roll of someone around you can't catch. (Yes they throw them across the room) Fun place to go and very affordable for all the food you get. read more

Big rolls, portions, and lots of sides! I had the chicken pot pie and it was good, but not anything special. Like most dishes, it came with two sides. However, there are workers who walk around holding pots of food (the sides) asking if you would like some so there's no need to order more from your server. The service was good. If you've never been, it's a good place to try. read more

Excellent food -we had fried chicken and grilled chicken. Large portion sizes, so go hungry. The rolls are heavenly. The pass around good is an anomaly but good. The garage sale atmosphere isn't as great as Cracker Barrel, so if you're looking for that and/or nice gift shop things to purchase, you won't find it here. Did I mention the rolls? They're amazing. read more

Huge servings of tasty food! Rolls are amazing and the chicken salad is to die for. Love this place - especially after being in the sun at the beach all day. read more

Word of caution to those looking for a good meal to enjoy quietly with friends: This is not the place for that. Here, you pretty much give up the right to eat undisturbed. There are servers regularly stopping to offer you more food, there will most likely be some unwelcomed prank, and a roll might hit you in the head as you are mid-sentence to your dining partner. That out of the way, I don't think you could really give this restaurant a five-star rating based on food alone. I guess it depends on what you are looking for. I generally want to get the most flavor for my dollar when dining out, and Lambert's fell very, very short in this department. I was surprised how high the prices were for standard entrees, but I figured it must be worth it, based on the reputation of the place. Wrong. The rolls were tasty, and large. Nothing else noteworthy, nothing you couldn't get elsewhere (and probably for less). It reminded me of a local version of Cracker Barrel, with a sense of humor and the option to get seconds and thirds if you can handle it. By the time I left, I realized that people don't come here for great food. They come to be entertained and to experience something different. Personally, I think the roll throwing, pranks, and buckets of sides just serve as distractions, so maybe you won't notice how average the food really is. Interesting idea, no need (for me) to return. One star for fun atmosphere ('fun' being relative depending on your mood); one for the rolls. read more

My review matches all the others. Long wait, great food. Only thing is that once we got in there I felt rushed to eat quickly. We also wanted to get some banana pudding but they ran out of bananas. 0.o We got a cinnamon roll instead. It was on a styrofoam plate and covered the whole thing. Thick, powdered sugar based icing (not cream cheese) topped it. They had already wrapped it in plastic wrap to go. :) I don't get where people expected this place to be "healthy." It's not. But the food is goooood and it's a lot for your money. I still am curious how the banana pudding is.... read more

Decent food, huge place, bigger portions, way, way too big. Felt like feeding time on an arc. Very touristy. Not bad, but won't go back. We were with a group of 30, mostly kids so it worked for us. Nice people. read more

Not a fan of having food thrown to me. Busy and vibrant restaurant. Sides were good except for boiled cabbage.

Food is O.K. but it's not worth the wait. The wait staff are well trained and the service is great. I just think it's EXTREMELY over priced for the quality of the food. One star food five star prices. The rolls are terrible and there's a guy walking around spreading apple butter on rolls by request. I Found it disgusting that the knife he used to spread apple butter on customers half eaten rolls was stuck back in the giant jar again and again and again. NASTY read more

While vacationing in Orange Beach, our condo owners highly recommended Lamberts!! Yummy!!!! We arrived at 3pm on Thursday during Speing Break... It was a little overwhelming the people waiting to eat... We were told a 30-45 min wait for 5 people but were actually sat in 20-30 mins!!! The food was great! The best rolls I have ever tasted! Service was great and by far the cheaper of all the meals we have had all week! read more

C'mon, what's not to like about enormous portions of food and endless sides and a jug of sweet tea that'll knock the shoes off of your feet? As everyone will tell you, Lambert's is a must if your around the Foley/Gulf Shores area. You have to try it once. Be aware though, they only accept cash as a form of payment. There is an ATM in the lobby. A gift shop is out front to pass the time if you're stuck waiting, which you will be if you get there around dinner time. Sit back, relax and enjoyed some good food at good prices and a roll thrown at your head. read more

Love this place the food is always hot and delious the staff is always good to make sure you are well taken care of.Its fun watching the staff throw rolls at you and especially when a child catches one. read more

Excellent experience. Wait time was not bad at all. Joy was our server and she was perfect. Loved the food and thrown rolls. Kids enjoy it every time we visit. A must do for tourists. read more

"Must stop" on any Gulf Shores trip. Come early. Be prepared.for a wait during peak hours. Eat more than you can possibly want. Leave stuffed. read more

We absolutely LOVE Lamberts! We come a few times a year and have never been disappointed! The food is delicious and the staff always friendly and the rolls are always hot! We will be coming back soon again! read more

I thought this was a pretty cool place although I can see where other reviewers think this place may be bad for the waist-line! If you make it through the 2+ hour wait, the food is pretty good. I had the home-made chicken salad and it was great! Granted there were about three servings on my plate. My dad had the pot roast and it was to die for! Absolutely delicious. Mom had the fried chicken dinner and we all agreed that it was quite bland. My sister had the pulled pork and it was just all right. The BBQ sauce that was served on the side had an odd sweet taste to it. As for the "passarounds" they were alright. Our table tried the black-eyed peas, macaroni with tomatoes, fried potatoes with onions and fried okra. I only tried the fried okra and it was delicious. The "throwed rolls" were very good but the whole concept of throwing them across the room was hard to grasp. Can't they just bring them to your table? If you are in the Gulf Shores and want decent food with a two hour wait, then this is your place! If not, there are plenty of other great places to try out. read more

Fantastic, albeit, touristy (like us) spot. We went with two adults and four teens, including a vegetarian. The roll throwing is fun and was enjoyed by all the kids. Several of us had chicken fried steak. It was fantastic. The corn was cooked perfectly and s-w-e-e-t! Our veggie girl had three sides and was happy. Bottomless giant mugs of soda were perfect for our group. Loud, chaotic with rolls flying through the air added to the fun atmosphere. Go. read more

I enjoyed the pecan smoked chicken today. Really delicious and since I can'teat a half chicken in a meal, brought home for one more meal.

This place deserves all the hype it gets! We arrived at 10:35 (they open at 10:30) and BARELY got seated right away. It was already almost packed to capacity. So much FUN!! I had the fried chicken wings and they were delicious. The fried okra, black eye peas, and steamed cabbage that all come as pass arounds were very good. I don't know how anybody would be able to eat an entire meal here, the portions are huge!! The food is normal southern fare and is very good.... read more

I'm surprised that everyone thinks the food is so great. It is decent but seriously not the best southern food I've ever had. We tried pork and chicken, both were good but not great. The sides were ok as well. The novelty of it is fun- rolls being thrown at you, our waiter was funny, the servings are ridiculously large. It's a neat restaurant, fun, touristy but seriously people, there is better southern fare out there... read more

Lamberts is the most amazing restaurant I have been to in a long piririalolicly time and definitely come again

Great food! Love the atmosphere of this place. Family friendly, staff were superb. We stopped here on our way from Texas to Key West. Decided to stop back again on our return trip home. read more

Fun, good, and fun! We took the kids here on our way home from Orange Beach. They had the best time catching rolls, which were amazing, btw! There is every type of southern comfort food you can imagine on the menu. My husband enjoyed most the food the staff came around to the tables and served. In addition to your entree and sides, the staff brings cabbage, black eyed peas, fried okra, fried potatoes and onions, and Mac and tomatoes. For such mass produced food, it is great. Large portions and so so so so so much! read more

Tradition. For the last 25 years we have come here at least once during our week long stay. This is the case with many families. But I am giving it a 3 because it's inhumane to walk around offing people food when you haven't given them a PLATE to put anything on. I have to sit and wait for the server and then the food to come out to get sides. All the while you are hungry and have to listen incessant request to stuff then there's the old line that is stamped into everyone's memory..."oh you have to have a PLATE". Then when you get your plate of food and don't need or want any sides. Lol. The food and atmosphere are great but come on. Give a brother a plate....at least once you place your order? It doesn't have to be a big plate either just something to hold the potatoes. We've experience so my changes to the system over the years...this should definitely be the next. read more

We love heading to the beach on the weekends, especially now that it is winter and it is rather deserted except for locals. With that being said, not all of the restaurants are in full swing and we have found Lamberts to be a fun, economical choice for our family. The food is abundant and pretty good comfort food. The kids love catching rolls and devouring fried okra on their napkins before the main meal. It is a happy atmosphere where you feel like you are eating with your large extended family. The food is decent, although nothing you could not find elsewhere or make at home. It is easy on your wallet and honestly it can be your only meal of the day. Lamberts is an institution down here and I can see why. Mm mm... Yeast rolls! read more

We went to Lambert's cafe with a party of 10, nothing Lambert's isn't used to. We arrived and were seated around 7:45 on a Thursday night. Our server took our drink order fairly proptly and the pass arounds should have started... key word there-should. We recieved one go around with rolls, two of okra and once our meals came out, we had to ask for other pass around and the waiter told us he would have to see if they had any left in the kitchen or if they had thrown them all away. I dont know why a restaurant would throw anything out while they still had people in the dining area. We were not there right before closing, however it seemed like we were ruining their night. I have always looked forward to visiting Lambert's on our trips but after this visit, I will not be returning. read more

This place is GREAT!! My wife and I really enjoyed it. The food is pretty good. We really enjoyed trying the sides they brought around. The rolls were FANTASTIC! However, you are not going here just for the food. You are going for the experience. If you are looking for a typical dining experiece don't go here and write a whiny review. Just go someplace else and enjoy your dinner. For those of you looking for something a little different and fun give this place a try. I had the fried chicken and my wife had the chicken & dumplings. They were both good. The food is not of the healthy variety so don't waste your time here. It is just good food, fun atmosphere and a good staff. Just so you are aware, the line to get in can get very long. read more

Awesome awesome awesome. Food service and atmosphere. Just a wonderful experience. Come hungry

I come to this place whenever I'm in town. We love the rolls they throw and the endless pass arounds. I highly recommend this place if your reading this. read more

We love how fun this restaurant is! They throw rolls to you until you've had your fill. Order a meal and get all the pass around you can eat. The food is so good. It gets a bit crowed at times but definitely worth the wait. read more

This place is great! Definitely worth the wait, it goes very quickly. The atmosphere is super and it's a must do when you're in the area!

It is known for its roll throwing and that's cute but the food is not good enough for the prices!!

Ask for Nick! He was fantastic with our 12 guests. The throwing of the rolls was extremely interesting. We enjoyed the Charbroiled Chicken and Hamburger Steak with all of the pass arounds. Loved the potatoes and onions! Instead lemons they had lemon juice packets. Had a great play area for kids because come prepared to wait. Only took cash or check no cards acceptance right now. read more

Love Lambert's. No one person should eat as much as they give you in this place. Nonetheless, I would drive out of my way to dine here. It's memorable in many ways, not the least of which is portion size and flying food (throwed rolls)! Well worth a visit if you're anywhere close by. read more

Excellent! The wait of 45 minutes was worth it! Super friendly staff. Eccentric country decor. Home style menu and AMAZING food. The fried okra was perfect! Not soft, not oily. Perfect. The rolls are seriously gigantic and so delicious. Everything we ate was cooked perfectly. The price is incredible too. 2 adults and 3 children for $40! And we took home leftovers read more

Just as good as the original for sure. I almost feel it's better because of its small size the rolls and pass arounds are always coming by. The BBQ pork steak is a must it's so good. I however doubt you will find anything not good here. We had excellent service as you can expect from Lamberts. We arrived at 11 on a Monday and it was busy, but no wait. Definitely the place to stop if you are in the area. read more

Fantastic service, food, atmosphere. There is an extremely long wait during the peak summer months (we waited an hour and a half as a 2 person party) but it was worth it. As a northerner I am not used to deep fried southern food but decided the "when in Rome" rule applied. If you're willing to deal with the wait and unhealthy food this is the place to be near the Alabama gulf coast. read more

Very good place to eat. If you come, come very hungry. Food piles up quick and fills you up quick. Had an open face roast beef sandwich. Beef and gravy was delicious. It came with mashed potatoes and baked beans. The potatoes were not as good as I expected or hoped for. The beans and corn bread were fantastic. Great atmosphere. Great food. Also had a fantastic waitress. read more

Do NOT miss this place when in Foley/Gulf Shores area! The food was great and tons of it with all the pass arounds- (that are free) The potatoes with onions were delicious! If you do not hurt from eating too much coming out of there - you didn't try hard enough! I love the atmosphere and our waitress was terrific! I had chicken fried steak and it was fantastic! They throw the rolls to you and they are huge fresh and hot! we brought my 19 year old son who can eat a small horse, he was stuffed coming out of there! We had such a great time! We will go back again the prices are a little high but with all the extras you get for free, you feel like it was well worth it! We didn't go during the summer and heard the lines can be long- but we were seated almost immediately. read more

Came out of our way on vacation to eat here for the first time. And got to the door to see that they closed at 4 today. Totally understandable because of the holiday but it was not on website and it said the restaurant was open all day today. Very disappointed, been wanting to try it for years. read more