Just happened to see this spot when we came out of Walmart and wanted to see what it was about. So glad we decided to do this! Food was great! Ambiance was mellow and relaxing. Service was excellent! Definitely a "go to" when you want to get off the beach and chill out with some good food in a sports bar environment. The wings were my personal fav! read more

Old Salt Tavern - Hot honey Wings with chips Chips are their rendition of fries. "Excellent" - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Meh. I feel like this place has the potential to be good, but it just misses the bar. They had live music on the night we were there & while the music wasn't bad, the performer needed to read the room & see that there were families with little children before he dropped a GD when having technical difficulties. That is no fault of the restaurant of course. I dunno though, the energy was just off is the only way I can explain it. From the time we walked in to the time we left. No greeting when we walked in or a thank you when we left. Our server was nice but the staff they had running the food out seemed a little clueless. Busy place but the food was just mediocre. Not somewhere I'd probably go back to. read more

First time visiting Old Salt Tavern. First the good, ambiance is nice, I like the quote by Toby Keith on the wall. We sat in the high top tables near the bar and it felt a little tight wrt space between tables. Service was okay, started out promising but after food was served our waitress sort of disappeared on us. I had to flag down the manger to get our bill. So the food... they have a happy hour but it's only drinks, no deals on apps. We did get the fried pickles and banana peppers and they were tasty, but pickles were too salty IMO. Was the app worth $12? Absolutely not. My daughter said the sweet potato fries were good but would have been great had they come out hot! She was not a fan of the Mac n cheese, said pasta was overcooked and the cheese was not thick, didn't stick to the pasta like it should. Also it had tomatoes in it, which I thought was odd. My husband had the smokehouse burger (two 4oz patties) and he said it was tasty, he'd get it again but said the "fries" were odd. Because of how they are sliced they got cold really fast (more surface area). I had the Umm burger and while the flavor was good, it comes wrapped in tin foil which kills the bun, it disintegrated in my hand before I could really taste it. I'm on the fence on this restaurant. They had a couple of other items on the menu that I wouldn't mind trying next time we are in town. I just know what to avoid next time..... Will I recommend it to friends? Unlikely. Oh and beware... a customer at a nearby table ordered fried shrimp and the restaurant does NOT HAVE cocktail sauce to serve with it. I'm sorry, what? This is a restaurant at the beach and you don't have cocktail sauce to go with the shrimp on your menu???!!! read more

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Very clean, no wait and the staff was very friendly. Got the shrimp po boy and nachos, so much food! Tasted great! Got an old fashion which was great. Our waitress was Charlie, sweet young lady! A manger even stopped by and asked how we were. Not use to good food, good service and a clean restaurant. Great job read more

Old Salt Tavern - Dinner! - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Great sports bar. The food and Service was good, no complaints. We didn't have to wait to be seated. read more

Old Salt Tavern - Kids grilled cheese - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

My parents and I popped in here for dinner our first night at the gulf about two weeks ago. After our large lunch on the trip down, we wanted something easy and that had good appetizers we could share instead of a huge entrees and this fit the bill perfectly. I get the impression this is a newer restaurant. It's in a large strip mall and there was adequate parking. They were doing a pretty good business on a Thursday night around 7 PM. The inside has nice TVs and a sort of more upscale sports bar feel. There's a good bit of seating and it's very open. The women's restroom was spotless when I visited it. Our waitress was Lucy and she did a fantastic job! We felt right at home and she answered all our questions and made good recommendations. During our time there, another waiter inadvertently spilled about four large drinks right in front of the door to the kitchen. It was nice to see the entire team come together to help him and they got it cleaned up quickly and without complaint. Great teamwork! We ordered 2 pretzels with queso and Creole honey mustard, my dad got the 5 wings with garlic Parmesan and ranch iirc, and we also got the smaller order of "nachos deluxe." Our food came out in a timely manner and was hot and fresh. My favorite thing was probably the pretzels and queso. The pretzels had a heavy dusting of Parmesan and salt and were super soft. The queso was a great accompaniment. I wasn't super crazy about the honey mustard but nbd, the queso was all I needed. My dad really enjoyed his wings and was appreciative of Lucy's garlic parm recommendation. In addition to the pretzels, my mom and I split the nachos. The homemade chili on top was tasty and a pleasant surprise; I was expecting more of a taco meat vibe but the chili was slightly sweet and very umami and VERY filling. These were definitely solid nachos. I personally would have preferred pickled jalapeños to fresh, but my mom was relieved as the fresh ones don't tend to come quite as "juicy" and it was easier for her to avoid the spiciness (as she's a heat weenie, lol). Overall, a very solid spot for higher quality bar food with lots of American classics and a few nods to the coast and NOLA. There's likely something for everyone here, and it's extra nice that it's served by friendly and professional waitstaff. read more

Old Salt Tavern - 5 wings (garlic Parmesan with ranch to dip) - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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This is a new spot in a location that has been quite a few different restaurants over the years. Old Salt Tavern looks nifty from the outside and it seems that it has a sports bar vibe when you walk into the space. It was Memorial Day and there seemed to be quite a few folks waiting to be seated although there was lots of available seating in the restaurant. I chose to sit at the bar for my first visit and I was able to quickly put my order in but the bartender informed me that the kitchen was running behind so it would probably take awhile. I ordered the grouper and it came with a caesar salad which also had what they described as a "croissant" well I've eaten a LOT of croissants and this was absolutely not a croissant and it was just a plain roll in the shape of a croissant! A proper croissant has many layers inside of it which were totally missing in this roll. They either need to serve actual croissants are just say they serve rolls as their is a big difference between those two types of bread. My fish entree was fine while I wasn't so happy with the side it came with. For the price I know a lot of other spots with far better food than this spot. Overall they have a nice space here and I might try this place again in a year or so to see how it is doing. read more

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Good food, service and atmosphere.. will definitely go back the next time we're in OB.

Great place to escape the heat and enjoy a beverage or great meal. Plenty of screens for sports, and live music Friday and Saturday nights. Our service was on point. The waitress was very attentive, drinks were full and food was received in a timely manner. Drinks ordered were a Jalapeño Margarita on the rocks and a Whiskey (type?) with Strawberry Puree. Nice beach vibe concoctions. The Calamari with lemon aioli and mango chili mojo was hot, fresh, crispy and tender. Delicious! The Club sandwich with house-made Tavern Fries, loaded with cajun turkey, shaved ham and smoked bacon on toasted sourdough, really hit the spot. This thing was HUGE! So good! The Fiesta Salad was a beast, and also very, very good! As if more was needed to complete this dish, it was served with a piping hot Croissant with Honey Glaze. OMG! ~Too bad those aren't separate menu items!~ Both plates could easily be shared. We'll definitely be back!!! read more

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Stopped in for a few drinks, really nice place in Orange Beach! Had their loaded nachos and fries (just trying apps), all were good and came out super fast! The bartender was really friendly and it was crazy how fast the place filled up! We will have to come again for dinner! read more

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Great for a dinner in Orange Beach! Service was good, someone was consistently checking in on us. And my burger and fries were yummy! I loved the unique fries too. read more

Old Salt Tavern - half eaten tavern burger - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Over priced food was not really great we are also from Louisiana so that may be why we did not like it.the staff was very nice!

My wife and I ate there tonight. The food was great and the waitress was attentive. The service was a little slow, but they have only been open for 2 weeks. I also wished they had bud light on draft, but the bottles worked and they were reasonably priced. We would go back again. read more

Great food and service pleasant atmosphere as well as cold beer and a delicious cocktail for my new 21 year old

The food was amazing the service was so good and I recommend the grilled cheese the crunch was perfect best food ever

My wife and I went to Old Salt twice during our 5 night stay in O.B. We had sandwiches the first day, Turkey Melt & the market fish which was Grouper, and they were absolutely great! Had pretzels and a few drinks the second day, our anniversary, and it was another great night! Jill at the bar made ours, and everyone else's that was sitting there, experience a very fun and memorable night on both visits! She was far and away the best person/worker we interacted with at any of the places we visited during our stay!! read more

The food was amazing. Our server was so nice and made sure we had a great time. If you are on vacay and looking for a cool stop , try this place. 10/10 read more

Went here the first night in town, had about a 30 minute wait. It was fairly busy for a Monday night. The service team was great and super attentive to us. We ordered the burgers, shrimp and grits and salad with chicken. Food came out with good temperature levels and our drinks stayed full! We will definitely be back before we leave! read more

If your hours say 9 but the kitchen closes at 8:20, you lost me forever. Don't risk it if your within an hour of closing, at least on Sunday. read more

We went to the Old Salt Tavern for a break from sea food. Our server Sandy was just the best! So sweet and helpful! The food was great and the service was even better. Looks like a great place to catch a sporting event too! read more

We had a great experience at Old Salt Tabernacle! Our server was being trained so between her and her trainer, we were well taken care of. Never had any major lapses where we couldn't find either of them. We ordered the chicken nachos for an appetizer and they were amazing! Real pieces of chicken all over and cheese covering almost all chips so every bite was delicious. We primarily ordered burgers for dinner and they were so good! I'd say they were better than some of the so called gourmet burger places. The atmosphere was casual and fun. I'd definitely go back next time I'm in Orange Beach. Added bonus we could walk across the highway to get to it. read more

Staff was friendly. I wouldn't recommend the wings. They aren't worth the price. Very slimy and soggy. Probably wouldn't go back.

Going for lunch, it wasn't very busy. Menu has something for everyone. Highly recommend the fried pickles and peppers for an appetizer. The ummm burger is also pretty fantastic. Service was good and quick. The balance of the music playing and conversation was good until the bar filled up then it got pretty noisy pretty fast. I loved the design of the interior of the restaurant. It mirrors a high end restaurant with great menu prices. read more

We have been back to Old Salt Tavern many times since my first review. Among our favorites on the menu are the Jolene Jolene blackened, sweet potato waffle fries, chili, and wings (teriyaki and charred). The service is consistently great and we always get a friendly welcome from Shane and Caroline. Highly recommend! read more

Old Salt Tavern - White BBQ Chicken Pita - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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We enjoyed the whole experience. The wait was reasonable, live music was fantastic, all of the food was yummy, but the Brussels sprouts were delicious, and our server was the sweetest! read more

Old Salt Tavern has charm to spare, and the staff's warmth is genuinely disarming. But a month into what appears to be a rebranding or change in ownership, the seams are still showing -- and noticeably so. Our server was friendly but clearly still finding his footing, unfamiliar enough with the menu that ordering felt like a collaborative guessing game. The food took an exceptionally long time to arrive, and we weren't alone -- we overheard apologies being extended to neighboring tables as well. When it happens across the dining room, it's a kitchen issue, not an off night. The low point came when we were ready to leave. Our server had vanished, and as the only one able to process our check (I asked), we were stuck waiting with no clear end in sight. A small thing in isolation, but after a slow meal it felt like one more crack in an operation still finding its footing. Three stars, and honestly meant with some generosity. New management and a fresh start are hard, and the friendliness of the staff suggests there's something worth building here. Old Salt Tavern may well be worth a return visit in six months -- but right now, it needs time to find its rhythm. read more

Everything was perfect and so delicious! Had the ribeye and it was the best! Great service and not expensive at all. The atmosphere is awesome too and they play great music!! We loved everything about our visit!! read more

Visiting from Indiana and tried Old Salt Tavern the first night here. Loved the atmosphere and server Lucy was great. The best part was the food- pretzels and chicken fingers were delicious! Came back all 3 days for lunch or dinner! Highly recommend!!! read more

Lots of TVs so you can watch whatever you want but it took 45 minutes to get our food. The server was nice but I don't know where the breakdown was but that was way too long to get the food. The food was good and plentiful. read more

We ate lunch and it was YUMMY! Shane was our waiter! He does such a great job! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Sandy did a great job and was super friendly! The grouper was delicious, one had it fried and one had it blackened. Sweet potato fries were good but not hot but we ate them anyways because they did taste good! Highly recommend! read more

As a local, Old Salt Tavern is exactly what Orange Beach needed! The atmosphere is perfect for a laid back sports bar and restaurant, and the service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. The food was even better than expected! I had the chicken pita with Brussels sprouts, and it was absolutely phenomenal. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I can't wait to go back and try more from the menu! read more

Daniel was a fantastic bartender beer was ice cold and my wife a margarita with a touch of coconut highly recommend this restaurant

This is a newer place in Orange Beach and it has something for everyone. Many screens to watch a variety of sporting events. The food is great and portions were very ample. Our waitress, Caroline, was friendly and fantastic! read more

Awesome place with great food and people. Jill V. is the greatest bartenders on earth. She runs a great show and is very responsive to all her customers need! read more

Marshall, our server made the experience for us. He was incredible. The food was great as well. Our burgers were juicy and cooked perfectly. Despite being there close to closing time we did not feel rushed or pushed out. Will return and will request to be in Marshalls section again. read more

Wife says it was the best restaurant hamburger she has ever had, I got the French dip and it was delicious. Great service and the place is clean. Prices are a bit high but worth it read more

Excellent service! Food hot! Wonderful ambience! Music choice is excellent as well as television exposure to various sports programming! Will return soon ! read more

Great burgers! Love the open floor plan and good sized bar. Nice addition to OBA beachside eateries. We'll be back! read more

Old Salt Tavern - American Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

True sports bar... appetizers are traditional and served prompt and hot. Full bar and outdoor seating.