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The Dragonfly

3.9 (18 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Brittany S.

Years ago I visited the pool bar at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. I wasn't impressed but I think they've improved over the years. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. On our most recent stay, we grabbed a bite to eat pool side. The Dragonfly provides poolside food as well as bar food. The Mighty Meat Flatbread Pizza was so good. It was topped with bacon, pepperoni and Conecuh sausage. If you've never had Conecuh sausage you are missing out. This sausage is typically only found along the gulf states but its so good I recommend ordering it online and keeping it in your freezer. This pizza was just what we needed on a nice pool day.

This was a great stop after riding 40 miles on bike at the park. Food was fantastic, beer was cold and the Key Line Colado was great! Service was a bit lacking as we didn't get asked for more drinks until nearly done eating, but that's an individual server issue... others were quick and when ordered the drinks came out fast. It was also very clean with a great view. We'll definitely be back!

They've done a fabulous job with the addition & renovation friend m a tiny poolside bar to a full bar & grill with views!
Barrett O.

Previously this was a small bar area and has been under construction for several months. I'm happy to report that they're open for business, seven days from 11am-7pm as of June 2023. They've done a fabulous job with the addition and renovation from a tiny poolside bar to a full bar & grill with fabulous views! To the east is the resort pool and to the south is an unobstructed view of the dunes and the Gulf of Mexico. There's occasional entertainment, outdoor fire pit with chairs all around and a nice selection of food to enjoy with libations and the beach. Bottom line: The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and what's not to like about this new spot on the Gulf?

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Great view of the beach and water. Bartenders are super friendly. Great place to hang out on a weekend afternoon.

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The food was very good and a good amount for the price, also the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Food was great,service was great and the key lime ice cream was awesome , and it just happens to be right by the pool

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The food was absolutely delicious. I took a little bit for it to be ready but we'll worth it

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“The Dragonfly is the poolside restaurant/snack bar at the Lodge at Gulf State Park.”

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