A dive bar... get yourself a bushwaker.... Listen to live…read moremusic. Dance if you want. There's bites of food in a few different establishments on their compound like setup .... We tried the yacht club which I think was their more upscale eatery. It's not the best but they have the bar and beach scene down tight so don't complain ... at least you won't be hungry...

Flora-Bama has been on my list of places to visit for ages! Finally made it in…read more Other posts say that it IS pet-friendly however IT IS NOT. Which is fine but just know in advance. We went for lunch and had to run the dogs home first after bad intel from another Yelp review. The space is so unique and fun. Many spaces offer nice views of the water and the beach is right there. There are plenty of opportunities for live music and other fun activities such as bingo. I tried their Bloody Mary and it was fine. Nothing special. My fiance had the Reese's bushwhacker and it was awesome!!! The oysters were maybe the saddest I've ever had in my life. So small and flavorless. My advice would be to skip those! The birria bites were delicious and so were the pretzel bites. Overall, a nice experience!

Once again, Zeke's exceeded our expectations. The consideration they show for special dietary needs…read more(gluten free) and a shellfish allergy is incredibly accommodating. We were served an exceptional meal, at the servers (Josh) recommendation I enjoyed the swordfish served with a creamy grits and asparagus side, and my husband had scallops with a maple glaze. We also shared an incredible wedge salad and delicious crème brûlée for dessert. The wine list is well rounded with domestic and imported options. The Charmant Chardonnay I had was served at the perfect temperature and paired well with the swordfish. This place is a must stop when visiting the orange beach area. Oh, and dining alfresco with a water & sunset view is the perfect complement to an outstanding meal.

Zeke's Restaurant was the perfect spot for Mother's Day. We loved eating outside, enjoying the…read moreview, and just relaxing in such a beautiful setting. The atmosphere was exactly what you hope for on a special day: comfortable, coastal, and memorable. The food was great, the service was friendly, and the outdoor dining made the whole experience feel even more special. It was the kind of meal where everyone could slow down, enjoy the moment, and appreciate being together. Zeke's gave us a Mother's Day experience we will remember, and we would absolutely go back. Great food, great setting, and a wonderful place to celebrate with family.

Food was very good! Was there later and too windy to sit outside but bet the view and the ambiance…read morewould be good in a warm afternoon ! BUT we had to sit inside! Young lady at the bar could barely tear herself away from A couple of guys she was talking to give us a menu or the process to order and get our food. Very rude! Wasn't very helpful when we ordered either! Worst was the conversation we could not avoid over hearing between her and the two fellows sitting at the bar! OmG ! One fellow had zero vocabulary as every other word was the F )$& word, then was bragging and bragging about the size of a member of his anatomy and his conquests with the same part! Was so disgusting! The table next to us moved outside but it was way too cold so we hurried up and left! Other patrons coming in with children. Really? Place also dirty! Looked in the bathroom decided I could wait it was beyond disgusting! Such a shame as it council be a very pleasant place to chill either a beverage and watch the water etc!

I know the reviews are very mixed here. I've been a handful of times over the years, generally I…read morejust get a beer and sit with my feet in the sand. I've had a burger and been satisfied. It comes in a paper bag. It's always been off season when I visit and haven't had to wait long. The bathrooms are fairly horrible though. It is a rare dog friendly place. I'd rate it 3.5 if I could

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.

Jodi was a fabulous waitress who offered great insight on the dishes. We ordered tuna nachos,…read morespider roll, reddish and crB bisque and crab balls..Yum! For dessert we ordered the creme brulee and key lime pie! Definitely worth a visit!

Jennifer was friendly and the food was outstanding! Can't wait to come back again and again!read more

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.

This is such a cool spot. You can beach up with your boat, hang out outside, get some drinks and…read moresome amazing food. The tuna dip with homemade pita chips was so good, would definitely get it again. All the food we had was very good.

the wait staff was excellent. Very attentive. The food...OMG.. the best fried shrimp. Ambience…read moreeasy and laid back. Highly recommend!

This small hole in the wall has an excellent wait staff. It gets slammed so recommend going a bit…read moreearly. We were seated in the back in the corner when we arrived early. It's the food folks go there for. The oysters were fresh and served in a simple appealing way. The fish was white and firm and delicious. The grilled shrimp they are famous for do not have a savory flavor, tastes more like they were grilled with honey on them. We were not expecting that at all. We did not like the 30 dollars worth of sweet shrimp. It does come in very generous portion if you like that type of flavor. Hush puppies were pretty darn good, light, nicely seasoned with good flavor. The Cole slaw was excellent. All portions were generous. Overall they are friendly, the service is personable and efficient! Ambiance is that of a local diner style, not fancy just comfortable. We liked everything but the sweet grilled shrimp. We are from the north and maybe it is just a southern style we aren't familiar with or used to consuming. The gumbo is pretty good too. They have great mixed drinks and they have one that is a salted caramel flavor that is really excellent. Overall: would highly recommend for a good meal and friendly service. Probably the best place we ate in the Orange Beach area.

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.

The best part about this spot is 1000% the views. It was drafty out, but I could only imagine how…read morenice it is in the mid-summer. Views right by the ocean, an open themed bar, palm trees, and music. It's not a quiet date night spot; more like a nice waterfront spot to take your friends and/or kids. The food was ok. I had the Cobia BLT & fries. The fries were good but the blt was tough. The bread was also a bit stale. The coconut fish bite appetizers were a 10/10. Delicious. Wifey had the mahi mahi tacos which she thought were just ok as well -- again tough. She did not however enjoy the cauliflower bites. I personally enjoyed them. We had mixed feelings about it. Great ambience, ok food. May come back.

Repeat visitors One of our favorite places to go with a…read moregreat view. Located close to Sail Wild Hearts, other boat rides Always go at least once or twice when visiting Probably a bit pricey, but the food, location, etc is worth experiencing for yourself or with a group of people. Service was good, friendly staff. Look forward to visiting again.

We weren't planning on Tacky Jack's but we drove past it during our dolphin cruise and decided it…read morelooked tacky and fun and we had to go! So so glad that we did! We enjoyed ourselves so much! We were right on the water and had a beautiful view. Our server grabbed our drinks and starter order shortly after being seated. The kids ordered drinks in souvenir cups. I started with a spicy margarita and it was delicious. We also had fried pickles and nachos to start. The nachos were phenomenal. The fried pickles were also very good. I had the mahi mahi tacos and they were delicious. I had them blackened and the sauce on the tacos was delicious. My second drink was a bushwhacker and that was super yummy. We ended with a banana pudding and that was delicious as well. Our server was such a gem! She was so friendly and just awesome. We forgot a souvenir cup and she sprinted to find me. I greatly appreciate that!

Big Beach Brewing is a really nice brewery! I only had one beer during my visit, the area two five…read moreone. It's a hazy ipa and I really enjoyed it! The inside space offers a lot of seating and they have televisions. Lots of seating outside too! Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms. The drink menu has something for beer and non beer drinkers. I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in Gulf shores. The service I received was decent.

This is a great find when you want to escape the touristy places on vacation. The food is amazing,…read morethe beers are fantastic and the serve was fast and friendly. They have live music for you to listen to while you relax and enjoy the beautiful weather of Gulf Shores.