Repeat visitors One of our favorite places to go with a great 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. read more

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We weren't planning on Tacky Jack's but we drove past it during our dolphin cruise and decided it looked 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! read more

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My daughter and I love the Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach, they're open bar to the bay is a wonderful spot on a clear day! Mud slides and bloody Mary's highly recommended but those total junk nachos amazing to share! :) . people are not easy to find but you've got some great servers here, come check it out! read more

Tacky Jacks - Entrance - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Food was delicious, friendly atmosphere John was our server and he was AMAZING. Live music was a plus read more

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Food was very good, atmosphere is quirky (perfect for our group) , plenty of seating, right on the water inlet. Our waiter was so courteous and had the patience to help our 2 teens and 6 y/o with menu recommendations! read more

Tacky is right! And that is great. This is a Marina waterside eatery with all the good and bad of that. The Dodd however is a different story. If you like seafood, in anyway imaginable, this is your place! We had the fried chicken wrap and the name of your sandwich a I like crab d the Crabby Pattie Sandwich The crab is a fried crab deep fried., fried of course! Both were superb. The sandwich was a crisply fried crab cake on a brioche bun. Light and with a lively seafood taste. The Chicken Wrap was a home run. Crispy bits of crusted fried chicken resting in a nest of lettuce, cheese, and tomato all wrapped in a surprisingly light soft wheat tortilla. The atmosphere was lively, the staff friendly and effervescent, and the outdoor section was very airy and vibrant. Our server was Tava. Ask for her if you want an excellent experience in helpful service I give this a strong "A" all around. read more

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Ugh I'm so sad about my last experience at Tacky Jacks. The view is still amazing and it's a great location, but everything else was bleh. The good: dogs allowed, boat parking, the view, the crab claws, the fried green tomatoes, and the frozen drinks The mid: the service. It was fine I guess. Could've done a better job of selling us on stuff, we probably would've bought it. The bad: my firecracker shrimp tacos were absolutely disgusting. I took a couple bites and couldn't eat any more. I was so disappointed. They come with chips and salsa. I asked for fries but still got chips and salsa instead. The salsa tasted like bland tomato juice. So couldn't eat my side either. I just finished off the fried green tomatoes and got another bushwhacker so I wouldn't go hungry. Our server wasn't super present so not like I could tell him about it to fix it. Sad that tacky jacks has gone down hill since our last beach trip. read more

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Can't say much. It was very rainy and cold. Inside the restaurant was extremely cold. We only had drinks here. Did not have any food. The location is prime. It's right on the water. read more

Never again!!! We ordered the prime rib special. When the server, Pam, brought our plates, when I looked down at the pile of crap in front of me, I was extremely angry! That hunk of overcooked leather was only about a 1/4" piece of meat that I'm sure was reheated in a micro wave. I ask for medium and got very well over done hunk of jerky. No freakin way was I going to eat that. We sent both plates back and ordered the grouper plate that was just OK, but $30.00 for a maybe at best was a 4 oz. size piece of fish covered in way too much sauce. The mashed potatoes were cold, not just Luke warm, but COLD! Where I was seated I had a good view of the kitchen and the "cooks". They definitely were not using safe food handling practices. One of the " cooks" was sitting down eating something with the same glove he used to grab a hand full fries to put in a container. The same guy looked like he was trimming his finger nails with his teeth, Ech! Also the side salad was an upcharge of almost $8.00. I felt sorry for the servers because they had to keep going back to the kitchen an asking " where is my fish order, nacho order, shrimp order, while the " cooks" were busy playing grabass and sitting on their asses while the order printer machine was going nuts. Also very, very loud! If you want to eat at a great Tacky Jacks, visit the one in Gulf Shores. Whoever is managing this place ought to be fired immediately and never be allowed to manage a restaurant ever again. Our server Pam was doing the best she could do dealing with the outrageousness of what I was viewing from my table. Sorry for the long review, but I felt I had portray my experience in detail. Orange Beach Tacky Jacks, never again read more

Tacky Jacks - Proof that we were there! - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

After being the car for several hours, we finally made it to Orange Beach. After swing at the condo for several hours, we decided that we needed to find somewhere to eat. It seemed that places were closing soon. We decided on Tacky Jack's. I've been here before, but it has been Betty years. My son and his girlfriend had not been here before. They ended up getting the garbage is definitely enough for two people possibly three I appreciate it our server Breanna was vocal about how big it would be and that they should just split one. I really appreciate it because it was the size of a tray. We got there around 8:45 or so there was no wait. We were able to walk right in. The feel of the restaurant is very very tropical. The servers all seem to be smiling, which makes it to be a very nice place to be eating. We will definitely be back with more of an appetite to finish those big nachos. read more

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Ordered a bbq bacon burger and it quite literally came with no barbecue sauce. It was slathered in butter oil and not in a good way. Fries left a lot to be desired. Was charged a gratuity fee for a table of 5 people. Overpriced. Tacky Jacks truly lives up to its name. Tacky. read more

Tacky Jacks - Words of wisdom. - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

I came pretty late, so I don't have much to say about this one. The place is dive but cute. They have a little sandbox like area for children to enjoy. SERVICE: The waitress was very polite and helpful with giving descriptions so that my party could decide on food choices. FOOD: I just tried the fried green tomatoes, and I have to be honest in saying I'm not a fan. They are cut super thick while the breading isn't cooked very hard. As a result, you don't have much of a crunch, which only makes it worse for how thick the tomatoes are. I will say that they weren't salty even though they could have given just a little more since again... the tomatoes are thick cut like thick cut French fries..... some look like potatoe wedges. Overall, the ambiance and vibe are on point, but I feel like the food may need some tweeking. read more

Tacky Jacks - Outdoor seating. Live band - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The food was pretty good the fries were crispy and perfectly cooked! My fish was pretty good maybe a bit under cooked. The service was amazing our waiter knew the menu like the back of her hand! The atmosphere is truly amazing with the bridge, boats and water. Ps expect long waits read more

Tacky Jacks - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

We had breakfast here and it wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. The breakfast burrito was packed full. The Gouda grits were not as good as I was expecting them to be. The bacon was crispy. The food took a long time to come out but there was no wait time. I probably would find somewhere else next time. read more

We ate here Easter Sunday for dinner. We were sat fairly quickly and our server was attentive. The colors of the place make it look kid friendly but there was also a bar area If you don't bring the kids. We opted to sit inside as it was a little chilly. I ordered the mahi tacos blackened and they were good. They came with a special sauce and i didn't think to ask what was in it but the inside of my mouth immediately got swollen. Pineapples cause that sort of reaction and that could have been it. I honestly didn't think to mention it. My husband had the shrimp basket and said it was good. read more

Tacky Jacks - Inside dining area - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The food was just ok. The best part was the nachos which were great. I got the blackened grouper sandwich and it was bland. I asked for tartar and it helped a little. My daughter liked the Alfredo pasta but the chicken was extremely dry and bland, inedible. By biggest issue was once we got the bill. I ordered standard drink on the menu and it had an up charge for the alcohol even though you have to select a type on the menu. I hate when menus don't have the prices! Also, when they brought back our cards (we were a group of 10 with 5 checks), the itemized list was no longer there. They had already charged us for tip but there was no way to know that because the itemization was missing. Luckily one person in our party remembered seeing it on there originally so we didn't leave them a 40% tip! That felt deceitful. Be more transparent and you'll earn a bigger tip anyway. read more

The only reason I'm giving this place two stars is because we actually went twice on our trip. We enjoyed the first visit; service was great, loved sitting there watching the water. Our second trip though... We'd specifically asked about watching our team's game that evening and was told lots of people do, no problem. We got there about 6 for a 6:30 game, ordered some drinks and the nacho platter. We'd been eating on the nachos some and the game had just started and our waiter brought the check and disappeared. He came back after a while --we needed more to drink by then--and we told him we were planning on watching the game. Ordered more to drink, and then didn't see him for another 45 minutes or so. My husband had to go to the outside bar, which they were trying to close up, to get something to drink. Then the staff starts gathering up garbage, sweeping up around us, and giving the impression that they were closing--it was around 8 by now, and they close at 10. Our waiter finally reappeared and we just asked for the check. We felt like they were rushing us out the whole visit. If they had good service consistently, this would be on my list of places to definitely go. Our waitress at lunch was friendly and took care of us well. The food is mid, but honestly it's hard to beat the view. They play music, but not so loud that you can't have normal table conversation. Another drawback is that they allow smoking at their outside tables; one guy came in and sat there smoking and of course the breeze blew it right to us. read more

Excellent local fresh seafood spot with great food, service, and love the atmosphere. Highly recommend ! read more

The wife and I decided to get breakfast, left the kids and mother in-laws at the condo. Lol. We decided to go to Tacky Jacks because of the price (comparable to Waffle House), and could get alcoholic drinks. They have breakfast oriented alcoholic drinks. We were sat immediately and our server, John/Jon (sorry if spelled wrong), came to our table after a couple minutes and we were greeted happily. We got screwdrivers and breakfast. The drinks were good and the breakfast was even better! We also ordered for the folks at the condo, and when the food came out John made sure we had everything we needed. For the price, the service, the food, and the drinks you can't beat this place! Thank you John and the staff for the great experience! Definitely recommend this place! read more

Tacky Jacks - Breakfast! - Bars Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Order the prime rib special. Ask for medium which is pink but I got well done . It was very dry.

Food, service, and drinks all terrible the view is amazing I was more disappointed in our waitress she got slick added $14 gratuity to the bill for three people didn't say anything handed me the tablet to pay told me I had to select a option it only gave me options for 20% 22 and 25% or click other amount never set a thing that she had added gratuity to it so of course I clicked 22% and realized later that a waitress who should've got a tip for less than five dollars walked away with almost 40 this happened on February 12, 2026 in the evening read more

Loved their breakfast!! Their pancakes are delicious! The Gouda cheese grits were also SO good !! The wait staff were very nice but the hostesses weren't as friendly. read more

Do not recommend this location for the food or service. Rib Eye was cut very thin and not very good. Crab cakes were so, so, strong fish taste and could not taste the crab. Service was terrible, no refills on soda. Margarita was very salty, odd, told the server and they said ok and took it from us and didn't ask if wanted another drink to replace. Ordered a beer and it didn't come out until my dinner was served. Server not very friendly and only did one call back, late into the meal. Good points the shrimp poboy was good and highly recommend. read more

Great food was had by all besides me, drinks were great the server was super friendly and fast but for me a (( NACHO FANATIC)) I didn't like them at all. They are huge but something tasted sweet to me. A yo everything else was great. Try the fried green tomatoes fries. Dayum read more

Tacky Jacks has the best nachos! We always split them when we're in Gulf Shores. Their burgers are great, as well as their fried shrimp. Tacky Jacks is also pet friendly. When we're boating and we have the dogs, we're still able to get seated in the outside area. read more

Wow wait was long for a table but nothing compared to the wait for food. Got the blackened shrimp for like $26 with fries. Talk about the smallest shrimp I have ever seen. Pathetic. Rest of food was good but I would take a Texas Roadhouse any day over of the week. read more

Very good food good service and as expected had sticky notes every where. Ambiance git the name.

This place is definitely tacky. This is definitely a tourist stop, but there is plenty to check out while you wait. 2 members in my party ordered fish and said it was really good. The fried pickles were decent. I ordered the fried green tomato fries. They were ok at best as they were soggy and the batter sloughed off of them. The restaurant was busy, crowded, and lots of families. read more

First time at this restaurant and decided on the garbage nachos and let me say they were enormous. You could feed a table of four with the amount of food they serve. Most importantly the taste and the service. The taste was spot on and the service was impeccable. Tatiana and Chris were very attentive. A must try if you are in the area. My husband ordered the blackened swai and it was absolutely delicious. Not a fishy fish and it was moist and superbly cooked. The restaurant is super big so plenty of space for your party or family. read more

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Food was great, server was awesome. We originally asked for outdoor seating but quickly realized it was too windy. Went to the host stand and they immediately got us an indoor table. read more

The waitress was very good. That's the best I can say for this place. It started off bad when the live music was not anywhere near what was advertised. We partially went there for that reason, but it was a completely different genre. Same band, but instead played the typical 80's and "vacation" songs. And they weren't that good either. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was, by far, the worst, most disgusting shrimp and grits I've ever had. And I order it a lot. The red "sauce" was the grease and oil from the sausage. One bite and I wanted to puke. I fished out the shrimp, which was ok, and didn't eat anything else. My wife got a chicken wrap, and it had hardly any chicken. It was more like an iceberg lettuce, tomato, and cold cheddar cheese wrap. On top of all that, it wasn't cheap. I would avoid this place at all cost. read more

Great place! Very family friendly. Food was awesome and our server Benjamin is the best server we have had during our stay in Orange Beach. I definitely recommend! read more

The place is old, crowded and noisy. I was by myself so I wanted to sit at the bar however I couldn't sit at the bar because the old chair with no bags would've been way too uncomfortable. I didn't stay to even try the food. I left after a few minutes. read more

Please offer brunch on Sunday's. That is all. ( ...except that I need 85 characters ... so the view is 5 star as is the breakfast the times I've had it so my disappointment at only being offered lunch at 11:00 on Sunday prompted this review.) read more

Great service! We found this busy place a little before they were about to close. We didn't know they were closing. The staff was great! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and suggested awesome food to us. There were TVs so we could watch the baseball game. You have a choose whether to sit inside or out. Parking was a tad confusing if it's your 1st time there. It all worked out, and it was a beautiful night. There are picture Ops as well. I've included a few. read more

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This is a fun touristy place to visit. Best thing about it is being on the water and the live music! The food was average, nothing to write home about. We started off with the Gator tails and Crawdad tails. Both came out in large portions , hot and was tasty. Our meals were the flaky fish platter, shrimp platter, crab cake platter, and half & half of shrimp & fish and another with fish and oysters. The food came out fresh and hot. You can see in the photos that the portion size was lacking and don't feel worth the price when comparing to other restaurants in the area we visited. Our server was good, no complaints there. I would come back only for the view and music. read more

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Amazing views and relaxing outdoor seating area. Service was amazing from servers, very upbeat and attentive. Came here for brunch and decided on eggs, grits, bacon and a side of toast. And while we waited had an order of fried pickles with ranch and really cant complain, huge servings and oh so delicious. Only complaint is wish they'd change the name from their nachos.... Mexican garbage is completely disrespectful and offensive. read more

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Solid burgers, good beer and drink selection. The shrimp po'boy sub had some to be desired. Fish tacos with the grouper didn't have much fish in the taco, and The hush puppies were good and have the sage flavor often found in stuffing. Be prepared for a wait, but you can hit up the bar while you wait. The seafood platter was great, and a solid value and more than enough to fill you up. The indoor seating is loud, and this day they had the air conditioning cranked up, outdoor seating is definitely the way to go if you can. The servers do an amazing job in a loud environment, and the bartenders are knowledgeable and super friendly. I wouldn't call this a 'must do' but definitely a spot to consider hitting up if you're in the area. read more

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wife and I had early dinner Sunday evening 9/28. Food was good, had the shrimp platter and taco salad. sat outsi on the right hand deck and vies of the bay are wonderful. our waitress was Bree and she is extremely good at her job. Hope her manager reads this. Highly recommend this place. read more

Got the steamed reds tonight that came out great and our wonderful server Hannah was prompt and so sweet!