We were staying at the hotel and didn't feel like leaving to find something to eat, so we decided…read moreto try Perch. I do suggest you make a reservation, because depending on the time and day, it can get packed. Perch is upstairs with indoor and outdoor seating. It also has a bar inside with TVs. We actually sat outside, but I did notice they only had one bartender and while she was very busy, she worked her tail off to get those drinks out. For my appetizer, I ordered the lobster bisque. Although it was creamy and pretty good, it did not have enough lobster in it, especially based on the price. For dinner, I ordered the seared gulf fish, which came with corn and crab chowder and some potatoes. I also added a side of grilled shrimp. This dish was really good! It was served hot and the fish and shrimp were fresh and well seasoned. Unfortunately I can't remember our waiter, but he was super nice and patient and gave us some great suggestions. I would definitely come back and visit Perch again.

Very long wait, poorly seasoned rock lobster, ice cold food. Weird to have a pricey entree we…read morewaited for over an hour to arrive swimming in a bowl of sauce. not at all worth the exorbitant prices.

We stopped by in the afternoon. So it was not particularly busy…read more Seated immediately, our waiter came out quickly and greeted us and took our drink order. Placed that then came back, since it was late afternoon and we were going on a dolphin cruise soon, we just had appetizers. We ordered drinks the Bushwacker and a Classic Margarita. Yeh, the Bushwacker should have a warning, highly addictive! It was like a milkshake with alcohol! Tasty!! The margarita was well made also. Our appetizers were the 4 pieces coconut shrimp and the pita bread chips with spinach dip. Both really yummy and good portion size, too. As I started with, we got there late afternoon and it wasn't real busy so I can't say how loud it might be in the evenings or how long of a wait if it was busy. But we decided we will go back before we leave Gulf Shores.

This place is a one of the local favorites and seems to always draw a good crowd, but not one of…read moremy top choices in the area. The food is mediocre and drinks are pricey. Although, they have good happy hour choices. And, during certain times of the year, they have good daily specials. It's just kind of frustrating they don't offer the daily specials throughout the whole year. They take them away, when tourists are in abundance. So, I only go to the Beach House Kitchen at happy hour times and when they offer their daily specials. Even though it's closest to my condo, I can find better food and better deals down the road (throughout the entire year!)

Not the experience we had hoped for when picking this restaurant at the beach. Waited over an hour…read moreafter ordering to get our meals which were 2 fettuccine Alfredo and 2 margarita pasta dishes. Had to flag down the waitress to get our check when we wanted to leave. Everything was plastic throw away dishes. Food was barely warm when arrived, didnt complain as we knew we wouldn't get replacement entrée timely.

I'm giving this place a full 5 stars, not just for the delicious food, but for the way the staff…read morehandled an unexpected emergency while keeping everything running seamlessly. First things first: parking. It's limited and easy to miss, so keep an eye out. The restaurant itself is cozy--only two tables inside plus a small bar. If you're coming with a group larger than four, the outdoor picnic tables are definitely your best bet. They offer $10 wine bottle specials, which we, of course, took full advantage of. The staff was warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. They moved us inside as soon as a table opened up--and that's exactly when an emergency occurred. A guest tripped on the stairs while leaving, and the team had to call an ambulance. Despite the situation, the staff stayed calm, efficient, and compassionate. They managed the emergency, continued serving guests, and our food still arrived promptly. The dishes were flavorful and authentic, portions were generous, and the prices were absolutely reasonable. We'll definitely be back.

Decided to check out the speakeasy...very cool vibes! You need a code to get into the bar, friendly…read morestaff, super helpful with picking out your drink...the drinks are an experience in themselves!!! They have limited food (charcuterie board), but that's all good! They do have music just not while we were here...Will have to come back!!!

The best speak easy that I have ever been to, The proprietor Jerr McCutchen was absolutely awesome!read more

What a delightful experience! A friend and I enjoyed breakfast on the Gulf. Food was yum! But the…read morestand-out was the small-town-friendly service. Desiree greeted us like we were the very people she hoped to see that day then handed us off to Keen who was even friendlier. I'm gluten-intolerant so Keen quickly grabbed a GF menu for me. I ended up ordering ala carte and was very satisfied. Brought my husband home a sweet roll bigger than his head. He's loving it! Just an all-around great experience. When I receive service like that I know there must be an awesome management team keeping everyone so happy! Keep up the good work, Desiree and Keen!

Coastal is a big place and the outdoor area overlooking the water is a very pleasant place to have…read moredrinks and eat at an umbrella covered table. California coastal vibe only Gulf Coast. Service isn't particularly fast and we got the feeling they really didn't care if we came or went. I guess harried and indifferent would describe it. They have an appetizer of blackened shrimp that probably comes with 8 or 9 shrimp. It is excellent and delicious. Best thing we had on the entire trip. They have a pretty little appetizer plate with a cream cheese covered with a peach and pepper sauce that's a little spicy. It is beautifully presented with grapes and flowers. Very yummy.

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.

We had a great experience at The Hangout! We had zero wait when we arrived (a little after 4pm)…read more Our server was quick to grab drinks, which were great. The vibes of this restaurant are great. Very lively and upbeat. It was Easter Sunday, so the kids received treat bags with Easter eggs filled with candy. That was so nice. I had the smothered snapper. It was phenomenal! It was flavorful, light, and flaky. My husband had the ultimate boil with snow crab. He enjoyed it and the trough of garlic butter for dipping. The kids also enjoyed their food. Now to the shenanigans...so much fun! The kids loved dancing on the tables. All of the staff were so fun and friendly! Loved the music and the DJ. The kids loved playing outside, the foam party, and we all loved the live music. This is the ultimate spring break stop. We didn't try the gelato, but maybe next time.

The energy as soon as you walk is electric. Everyone seemed very pleasant and no one was rude. Even…read morethought there was a crowd we were sat quickly. We ordered the peel and eat shrimp to start and it was fresh and had a great taste. For our entrees we ordered the gulf of America shrimp plate and the Cajun pasta with blackened shrimp. 10/10 was delicious. Even with the busy crowd our waiter was very attentive.

Quick walk up service and great food! I would highly recommend. Love that it's located inside a…read morestate park so you can go for a walk after you eat. It was a little chilly when we went, but there were lots of outside games and activities to do outside.

Short drive off the main road to a quiet spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Very friendly staff…read morewith great service. A lot of indoor and outdoor games for the table. The food was solid and the live music was a nice touch. Truly enjoyed our time here as a family!

I have eaten here many times over the years, but i brought a family of 4 with us that were new to…read morethe Oyster House. You can go casual or dressy here. Just be prepared to wait. If you know you are going to have a pretty substantial wait going into it, then you can prepare yourself. There are shops and outdoor seats to occupy you a bit. The food is consistently good. Service is good. The prices can be high for some things, but you get large portions. You won't leave hungry. I love their crab legs. That is what my friends wanted so it's the first place I thought of to go. But their non-seafood loving teenager was thrilled the salad bar had salad and rolls and pasta salad. She was so full of that, she could only eat one of her chicken fingers. We had the oyster sampler platter. I have always loved being able to make my own cocktail sauce. Friends got the appetizer sampler with popcorn shrimp and fried pickles and one more thing i can't remember right now, but it was also a hit. My husband's grouper was huge. We left with several to go boxes. We will be back!

We came in late on a Federal Holiday and were seated as well as attended to in a timely and…read morefriendly manner. Our drinks and appetizers were served quickly and the food was outstanding! The atmosphere was warm and friendly and our waiter, Kris, was outstanding!

Very good service. Food was great and wine and beer specials were well priced. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming and relaxed. I had the fried snapper sandwich with duck fat potatoes which was excellent. My wife had the Cuban which was also very tasty. Definitely recommend this place if you like wine and excellent food

If you're looking for a place to sit outside on Palafox, this is the spot to go!…read more The servers were respectful, and VERY knowledgeable as to what they're serving me, as well as having some great recommendations. (I went here 5 times in 1 week and ate just about everything they had) The drinks were so good, I had to buy 6 of them for the Milfs sitting at the tables around me, and they loved them too. The Palafox and Hendricks Froze are my favorite! Some great happy hour deals too! Such as the mimosas. The charcuterie board was picturesque, and it could easily feed 3 people. (I ate it by myself of course) The plethora and quality of meats, cheeses, berries, and vegetables was more than I expected, and they all tasted great!