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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

we sat outside and enjoyed the live music performance. we each enjoyed entrees and wine along with…read moregreat service. this is always a great stop if your in the area and want something other than seafood.

We went to Carmelo's restaurant tonight. It was Ravioli…read morenight special and it was very good. We had Great service Phillip was great. Love their bread I had 2 loaves awesome crispy on the out side and pillowy & fresh on the inside. I had the crab ravioli it was very good. My Husband had the truffle mushroom ravioli. The restaurant was very nice. It could up its game with tablecloths & small lights at each table. It would add to the ambience.

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

Lovely spot with great bites and really solid prices. Sadie took care of us on their outdoor patio…read moreand we have the best time for a family lunch in the sun. Ordered a lot of things off their happy hour menu. Bang bang shrimp was a big highlight, and their deserts are phenomenal. Would love to come back and try some more next time. Again shoutout Sadie our server. She was so attentive and sweet especially with our newborn nephew who was at the table with us. Thanks for having us!

Would love to review the food, but our party of 11 was told to leave after an hour and a half wait…read morebecause one of the hostesses thought she overheard a member of our party being rude to her. She was not, the hostess was mistaken. The "manager" backed up her employee and we were told that we would not be served - after an hour and a half. I respect a manager backing up their employee, but there is a much larger theme here and Cobalt clearly dropped the ball. The lobby area was completely packed and loud, the manager was ENTIRELY disinterested in anything we had to say and didn't care at all that we had been waiting an hour and a half. Cobalt clearly doesn't give a crap whether or not you come back or leave a bad review. The local restaurant choices for large parties are limited, and Cobalt is so busy they apparently don't need to worry about customer service. We won't be back, and I strongly suggest that anyone with a large party avoid Cobalt.

GT's in The Bay is one of our favorite brunch restaurants in Orange Beach. They have a large…read moreindoor dining room with a full bar, and also a large patio/deck and full bar out back on Wolf Bay. They have plenty of photo opps on their boardwalk/pier, too! The service has always been top notch, and their dishes are tasty! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Huge waterfront restaurant with Huge outdoor patio, outdoor patio had live music and huge ceiling…read morefans which kept it quite cool. The service was great and the food was good. They have a salad bar which is a nice option. I ordered the steamed shrimp with potatoes and corn. It had a great flavor. Would like to return to try other entrees.