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.

This place was super cute but the food was very expensive and not worth the quality. We ordered two…read moremeals on the cheaper end of the menu and it was over $80 with no drinks. Our meals came with fries and the fries tasted like they were cooked two hours ago in old frying oil. Then, we ordered drinks, I got a margarita and it tasted super weird like they put a bunch of club soda in it?? So yeah the environment was nice but if you go I wouldn't order anything. There's another restaurant across the street Cobalt that we went to the night before and their food was amazing! The food quality was way higher and the prices were great!

Experience wise, the lady running the cash register was super nice and answered all of our…read morequestions! Loved the atmosphere and the decor. Super family friendly with lots of options. However, we unfortunately weren't impressed with the flavor. Presentation wise, very fun and cute. The mermaid tail was presented with everything I got except I didn't get the mermaid tail gummy/charm on my sundae, a bit odd haha. The mermaid tail was $8 but really it was beautiful! The vanilla ice cream however, was not great. It tasted like imitation vanilla, like vanilla extract. Not a fan at all. My husband got a milkshake with m&ms and gummy worms. Mix ins were great... but the ice cream again was just OFF. It didn't taste like a normal chocolate ice cream and we couldn't figure out what was off but something was. This is how much of our items we decided to go ahead and toss due to flavor just not being what we expected. I think this is a fun place for kids and a fun experience, but I don't think I'd go back just because of the flavors

I just paid my first visit to Milkshake Momma Burgers and Shakes yesterday it's a vibrant and…read moreenergetic restaurant located in Orange Beach. Since its establishment earlier this year Milkshake Momma is fast becoming a favorite spot for locals and tourists with their comfort food, unique atmosphere, and over-the-top milkshakes. Founded in Ladonia, Alabama, as part of the Southern Roots Country Store, Milkshake Momma has quickly gained popularity for its delicious comfort food, over-the-top milkshakes, and lively atmosphere. The restaurant's was founded by a group of friends who wanted to create a place where people of all ages could enjoy delicious treats and create fun memories.  While Milkshake Momma currently only has one location in Orange Beach, AL, the restaurant is now offering franchise opportunities to interested entrepreneurs. Milkshake Momma's menu features a wide array of unique offerings, including epic FREAK Shake milkshakes, old-fashioned milkshakes, banana splits, cones, cups, freak donuts, mini donuts, cobblers, and cheesecake and cake by the slice. Their food menu also boasts a variety of tasty options, such as burgers, hot dogs, salads, and funky fries. I've got my eye, for my next visit, on the Outlaw Chili Dog which is a hot dog, topped with mustard, house-made chili, onions, slaw, and pickles, it sounds delish. Also when I'm not being my regularly cheery self I'm coming back for a Cheer Up Buttercup, which has a  Peanut Butter Rim, Vanilla Milkshake or Sundae, Topped with Slice of Cheese Cake, Reese Cups, Reese Pieces, Pretzels Carmel and Whipped Topping, that sounds cheery :-)  I had my first Pistol Pete shake that was quite  enjoyable, and by the way they use Blue Bell Ice Cream here, and I do like their stuff.  Bottom line: Milkshake Momma Burgers and Shakes offers a fun dining experience with its unique atmosphere, delicious comfort food, and over-the-top milkshakes. The staff is friendly and the wait is reasonable, give it a try!  Hours: Milkshake Momma is open seven days a week: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM To learn more about Milkshake Momma, visit their website at milkshakemomma.com. You can also find them on Facebook at: facebook.com/milkshakemomma/.

Consistently great bar food, great service regardless of the crowd, and dive bar vibe. As a…read morelocal, it's one of my off season favorites.

Local bar with friendly staff. Soups and sandwiches are their specialty. Live entertainment…read morenightly. Philly cheesesteak is my go to. Chicken Philly is also a hit. Try the Philly cheese steak egg rolls.

This place was hopping?! Had live music playing and March madness games on. It's a smaller (…read moreseemed more local) place but we found a seat right away. Waitress was quick and very nice. He got grouper tacos and said they were very well done. Had a great sauce on them. I had the fish and chips. The grouper was fried perfectly very tasty and not greasy at all. Waitress suggested a bushwhacker with a screwball (peanut butter) floater and it was really good.

As you can see a great view to sit and enjoy a margarita or beer…read more Ordered the Pub Fries, not spectacular, but not bad. A huge serving, could have been a little crisper, but still tasty. Service was quick, could have been a little more attentive. Had to wave someone down for a second drink. Overall a cool place to enjoy the ocean breeze and smell of the salt water.

Went there for lunch. Amazing experience all the way around. I will definitely be back for the food…read morethe atmosphere and the service and the beer selection. ATMOSPHERE Nothing too special about the atmosphere here. I just love that. It was nice clean open area with large windows and plenty of seating and easy to get around. The bar area look cool and the layout was nice. FOOD this is why you came here, right! All kinds of fish cooked all kinds of different ways. Delicious gumbo. Love that pimento cheese ball appetizer with that blueberry pepper jelly! For lunch, I had the meat and three. It was all good, especially the collard greens. SERVICE THIS WAS MAYBE SOME OF THE BEST SERVICE I HAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS IN ORANGE BEACH THIS WEEKEND. OUR SERVER WAS SO AMAZING. I HATE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT SHE WAS ON TOP OF IT AND SUPER DELIGHTFUL. DRINKS The bar area looked really nice. Most of my table had iced tea which everybody enjoyed. I also got a beer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was very impressed by their beer selection and they are a verified venue on the Untappd app so you can go to that app to look at all the beer selection and even filter and sort the beers so that you can have an easier time selecting the proper beverage. It even came out in a glass that matched the beer that I had! I like that extra touch.

I went after church on Sunday with my sister and brother in law about 1:45 pm. The place wasn't…read morecrowded. Had a laid back beach vibe. They had a meat and three sides which is a southern thing. I chose the fresh catch. with side salad, boiled red potatoes, and greens. I had asked the server for the salad first. But it was brought with the meal. The salad was fresh and crisp, with a surprise of a small Peppa dew pepper. Blazing red with a little heat and delicious. Haven't seen them in a restaurant ever. Unfortunately my fish and potatoes were cold, cold and butter congealed. The greens were warm and good I had also ordered the cornbread. It was refreshing to see that it wasn't the usual cake like kind, plus not the ultra sweet kind either. More bread like with a hint of sweetness. Delicious. The fish and potatoes had a nice flavor but unfortunately the cold food spoiled the experience. Since I was a guest of my sister I didn't say anything about the cold food. What a disappointment. Maybe when I return things will be better.

Had the bacon blue cheese burger c a salad which were delicious. Landed up…read moretaking about 1/2 of the burger & salad home for leftovers. Hubby had the Rueben which he also enjoyed c some cheesy fries. Fill bar available if interested. Service was great also.

One of the better burgers I have had in a while. Bleus has a great burger menu along with great…read morestaff and beer selection. We started off with the wings and had a few sauces on the side, they were fried perfectly, nice and crisp on the outside. Moved on to the Cross Roads with their homemade tots on the side. Spot on! Burger was delicious with great balance and flavors. I appreciated the effort going into the tots, so much better than just frying up a bagged frozen product. Blues theme on the inside with TV's for catching up on sports if that's your interest.

Food, service, and atmosphere was a 10/10 like always. Best food we had all trip. Their Caesar…read moresalad is so good and the blackened cobia and fried grouper was delicious! I would not order the smoked salmon dip again as it just wasn't my favorite but the sourdough bread it came with was very good!

Our party of 4 had a reservation and were sat right away on a Monday night - just in time for the…read moresunset in April. 20 mins after sitting, no wait staff, no water, nada. We decided to leave but the manager Gabe managed to convince us to stay offering to comp our dinners. While we could've really taken advantage of this offer, we ordered as we normally would. No apps, no desserts, nothing extra. Just 4 entrees and we were good. This gesture was above and beyond and I commend him making it right and that's what got this to 3 stars. The food was mid at best. The fried shrimp was lukewarm when served, the lobster roll was more bread than anything, and the pork chop was tough - overcooked. My whole Moroccan fish was ok - but the waiter failed to ask what side I wanted and just served it with mashed potatoes. Had he asked I would've chosen rice. We already felt we were accommodated so we didn't want to bring any more things up. It's a cool spot and I'm sure there are challenges on a regular basis. It was just an ok experience for us.

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

Probably one of the best dang burgers I've had in a long time. Wish I had a picture of it because…read moreit was a sight to see. The flavor was amazing! You won't regret getting one of their burgers. Service was great and staff was very friendly.

The food, the service and the ambiance were the best we experienced since we'd have been here. Lee…read more(our server) was the best! The fish sandwich, burger with sweet potato fries, fried shrimp, fries & coleslaw were awesome. The drinks (my beer) and my wife's Old Fashion were perfect!

The Cove is one of those Gulf Shores spots that just feels right. It has a relaxed, local vibe,…read morefriendly service, good food, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to hang out for a while. Who knew they have a chef? It is casual, comfortable, and fun without trying too hard. Whether you are stopping in for a drink, grabbing a bite, watching a game, or meeting up with friends, The Cove is a great choice. The staff makes you feel welcome, and the whole place has that easygoing beach-town energy that makes Gulf Shores special. Great local spot, great atmosphere, and definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for a laid-back place to eat, drink, and enjoy some great music. Make sure you go for Karaoke win Cindy and Jimmy!

What a great hole-in-the-wall. This place rocked!…read more It was such a welcoming environment, having your typical dive-bar look, but also super warm and friendly. The food was so flavorful and original. We had the wings, and they were charred to perfection with the perfect amount of siracha honey sauce. Other people in our party had the stuffed avocado and shrimp wraps, and both said they were great! Our server was super friendly and informative. She did a fantastic job at making sure we were accommodated during our meal. If we're in the area again, we'll be sure to be back!