The atmosphere and location of The Gulf are unmatched. Beautiful views, palm trees, and right on the 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. read more

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Don't rip me off! Food great! Portions great! Service great! View great! Don't change me $10 extra for two tiny condiment cups for guacamole and sour cream!! read more

Really fun atmosphere! Amazing bar scene right on the beach. It's a great spot whether you're bringing the whole family or rolling in with a group of guys or girls just looking to grab some drinks and have a good time. The food was good, though it leaned mostly toward your fried baskets and that kind of thing. They did have some fish sandwiches to choose from too. All in all, an amazing, fun place! read more

This place was super cute but the food was very expensive and not worth the quality. We ordered two meals on the cheaper end of the menu and it was over $80 with no drinks. Our meals came with fries and the fries tasted like they were cooked two hours ago in old frying oil. Then, we ordered drinks, I got a margarita and it tasted super weird like they put a bunch of club soda in it?? So yeah the environment was nice but if you go I wouldn't order anything. There's another restaurant across the street Cobalt that we went to the night before and their food was amazing! The food quality was way higher and the prices were great! read more

Excellent food, adult beverages and ambiance right on the beach with a gorgeous view! read more

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The food and the service were terrific! The gulf side eating area is one of the best parts of eating here! read more

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The service was great and everyone was nice! The food was AMAZING. I've never had grouper and tried the coconut grouper bites....so so so good. read more

The Gulf - Grouper bites Mahi-Mahi Tacos Fresh Made Guacamole - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Great food, service & ambiance. Casual outdoor dining. Order at the front & they bring your food to you super fast. Delicious drinks too! Highly recommend read more

I normally LOVE going to The Gulf to grab a cocktail and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere listening to the waves and watching the boats. Today was a totally different experience. There was a DJ playing what I can only describe as monotonous noise. it was like being in a club. Every song had the same beat and was incredibly loud. It totally ruined the normally relaxing atmosphere. On a Sunday evening no less. I could understand a Friday or Saturday night but not a Sunday evening. We were a group of six and decided after one drink to call it a night. Very disappointing. read more

Great little place. We chanced it even with the wild winds. Service was good. You have to go to window to order then they bring food to table. They have very limited covered seating around bar. Yet plenty of outdoor seating. The food and drinks were awesome. The Grilled Cobia was awesome. The seafood boil was good, would have been great if they had a more spicy version. Their fries were really good. I'm read more

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This is a great place for lunch or brunch. There are other spots that I would recommend for a nice dinner. However, what they do at The Gulf, they do very well. They make their guacamole fresh and it's really good. We tried their Lobster and Shrimp Rolls and they were delicious. The fries that came with them were decent. Salt and ketchup made them great. Next we moved on to the Crab Cakes. They were delicious with the Cajun Aioli and the Corn Succotash wasn't bad either. I think that we will try the Gulf Cubano the next time we're in town. It looked pretty good when the server walked by. As for drinks, they're not bad. The Wife got the Gulf Rita and she was happy, while I got a couple Mojitos and they were pretty decent. In all not a bad place to grab lunch. read more

Great food, helpful servers. All outdoor, including waterfront tables. Mahi tacos were delicious. read more

The Gulf is a great spot in OBA for a tasty meal or to grab drinks with a view of the boats coming in. There are separate areas to order food and beverages. There is a lot of seating, but it can get packed! The food is soooo good. Everything I have tried here has been amazing, you can't go wrong! I always look forward to visiting The Gulf when I am in OBA. read more

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This place may just become a go to if we are going to Orange Beach or Gulf Shores in Alabama. It is such a beautiful spot to kill an afternoon. We had never been to Orange Beach before so we went to the Wharf and decided to pop in here on our way home. I'm so happy we did because my food was delicious. The bartenders were super nice and we really couldn't get enough of this incredible water. We saw some dolphins go by and loved watching the boats come through the inlet. It was a weekday, so particularly quiet, but so lovely. My niece enjoyed her grouper sandwich. The truffle fries were really truffle-y. I very much enjoyed my shrimp tacos although my husband had the mahi tacos and he said the first one was a little fishy. I think I'll suggest he get the gulf shrimp next time. Hard to go wrong with fresh local catch! read more

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Great food, quick service, and a wonderful view of the boats coming in Perdido Pass. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a casual outdoor atmosphere along the Gulf. read more

We were there on a Saturday afternoon in February and things could not have been better. The whole atmosphere and vibe was exactly what you would want at the beach. It was order at the counter, get a buzzer, and someone brings it to the table. iEverybody on the staff was so great and so attentive. I ordered a few margaritas from the bar and the bartender was really nice and super quick making my drink. We loved our specialty margs! For food, we had the shrimp tacos, the snapper BLT and the grouper sandwich. They were all phenomenal. I would say this was the best food I had during my four night stay at Gulf Shores. read more

I wish we had found this place before our last day visiting the area! Food was great, ambiance was amazing, and the service was efficient. We could see all the string lights and want to come back in the evening next time we're in town! We had the lobster roll and shrimp tacos. Both were great. You can't miss here! read more

Loaded fries were amazing. Lobster roll & grouper bites were good but not amazing. Service was excellent though and kids loved being able to walk around for photos. The Gulf is right next to a public fishing spot, which made it convenient for my son to fish while we ate. read more

The Gulf - LOADED FRIES - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Loved these mahi mahi tacos, kids grilled cheese was also ok. ambiance 10/10, views 10/10. service also good! read more

The Gulf - kids Grilled Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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My favorite in OBA. Always a friendly crowd with kids, great grouper sandwiches and wonderful bartenders. Nice view of the beach and boats. read more

Absolute incredible. The food perfection. The view is unmatched. The staff is friendly. There's literally nothing negative to say. A MUST when visiting gulf shores read more

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Once we elbowed our way into a table not in the hot sun and not near the DJ blasting house music at 5pm for some reason; once we sent back the cold fried grouper; and once we got the boys water bottles because *they do not have water available* the food was actually quite good read more

Perfect family restaurant! It's beautiful with a great vibe! Truffle fries were amazing, catch of the day - delicious! Lobster roll not worth it. Only complaint. Great service! Would definitely go back! read more

The Gulf - Lobster Lobster & Shrimp Roll - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Restaurant with stunning views of the ocean and quick service, however food didn't have much flavor (grouper sandwich, mahi fish tacos) and seemed pretty pricey for the quality of food we received during our visit. I did really enjoy the parm truffle fries though. Definitely a "touristy" spot based on our one time experience. read more

The Gulf - Fish Grouper Sandwich, Parmesan Truffle Fries, Mahi-Mahi Tacos - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Good place to eat and love the outdoor seating. I had the lobster roll and it was good. One thing to note: they overdo it with the fries.

We loved this spot for lunch. Ample seating including shaded or sunny on the bay. Great food and friendly service. Large bar in the middle and great views. We enjoyed the swordfish bites, chicken sandwich, burger and chicken tenders. read more

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Loved the aesthetic. We hung out on a comfy couch right by the water. Great atmosphere! I cannot speak for the regular food, but we ordered the guacamole and a slice of key lime pie to snack on. Both were okay. The guac could have used some spices, but it was good. The chips were very lightly salted, so if you are trying to watch salt, they are great! The key lime Pie was dusted with almonds and the crust was almond based, which they do disclose, but we didn't care for it. The almond flavor overpowered everything else. We would definitely go back! Service was friendly and fast. read more

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The idea and set up of this restaurant is really cool. We loved ordering at the counter and the food was delivered to us. Plenty of area for the kids to run around and play. Normally it's so distressing going out to eat with them because they're kids and they're loud and rambunctious. This place was so accommodating to that. Food was good, but overpriced We got 1 app, 2 meals, 1 kids meal and 4 drinks for almost $100. Fried shrimp, shrimp tacos & truffle fries Food was slow to come out. The hot food was lukewarm (good for the kids meal) and Cole slaw was warm (expected this to be chilled) Also the Diet Coke tasted awful, idk how the messed that up There was a dj there and the music was very loud. It was difficult to order because of how loud it was. read more

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What an excellent place! We schlepped over here from Gulf Shores to grab some lunch. I was intrigued by the fact that it is old shipping containers but the dining/drinking/chilling "area" is outdoors. It was Easter and I was pleased that it was open. The music was enjoyable and GF will tell you that I am picky. The surroundings are very laid back, relaxed, and provide unique and beautiful views of the ?bay ?water ?area between this key and another one. You can see the beach on the other side. If you sit near the edge, as we did, you will occasionally get a spray of water as waves crash against the wall. It is really very cool. There's no significant waiting or being held hostage. You order at the window and your food is brought to you. It's convenient and relaxed. I was appreciative that they had some veg options including cauliflower bites!!! That was my selection. I probably should have ordered the fries too but shoulda, woulda, coulda. I told GF after my extensive research that coconut shrimp was a popular thing here so she ordered the ribs and coconut shrimp. For our cocktails, we were both interested in the spicy señorita (tequila cuantro, blackberries, lime, jalapeño, and agave. It was visually pleasing. It looked nice in my photos. It was pretty good as well. GF enjoyed her meal. My cauliflower was served in a thai sweet/spicy sauce that was tasty but the cauliflower pieces could have been a little more bite-sized. A really great place to chill on a nice day by the beach. read more

The Gulf - Cauliflower Bites - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Good service and ambiance but mid food, my chips and guacamole were stale with bland guacamole and who tf seasoned this seafood boil read more

The Gulf - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The best part about this spot is 1000% the views. It was drafty out, but I could only imagine how nice 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. read more

The Gulf - Cobia B L T Coconut Fried Fish Bites Mahi-Mahi Tacos Cauliflower Bites - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Wow ! What a great place to enjoy the Gulf of America, at The Gulf Restaurant. The cocktail and food are amazingly delicious. The staff is amazing and very friendly, being very helpful in making sure you are taking of. The unique choice to use cargo containers, lounges sofas, umbrellas, and tables makes for an American style Tropical feel. Definitely a go to place and highly recommended. read more

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Our family had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is unmatched and food was good! The price point made it a bit prohibitive to enjoy it at a full 5-star experience and the ordering process was a little complicated and convoluted (you order differently depending on where you sit). Overall, we would absolutely go back and recommend it to others. read more

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Walk up ordering and the food is delivered to the table. We went at 2:30pm on a Sunday on a beautiful sunny afternoon. The staff was friendly and the food was tasty. The watermelon mocktails were really fresh and not too sweet. It's a very good place to go to as you are and get quality food prepared right! read more

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The vibe is relaxed, family friendly with great views. Not much lobster in the shrimp and lobster roll. Parmesan truffle fries were the best dish we had. The cauliflower bites were a hard pass, don't waste your money. The chili sauce on the cauliflower had a soupy consistency. Employees were friendly and unfortunately 2 meals did not arrive in a timely manner. read more

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Cool place, would have liked it better if it hadn't rained and made all the outside seating wet. The workers would wipe down the seats for you. The gulf shrimp tacos were very good read more

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Without a doubt, this is best lobster and shrimp roll that I've ever eaten! They don't skimp on the lobster and it's tossed in a lemon aioli with chives and celery. The Gulf presents a fun and lively atmosphere situated right on the beach. There are plenty of seating options, so take your pick. read more

I had the Cobia BLT sandwich and it was delicious!! Picture attached- fries were excellent and our service was fantastic!! We had a party of 7 and we truly enjoyed the ambiance of it being on the beach as well as the music read more

The Gulf - Cobia B L T with hot fries - Burgers Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

One of Top3 restaurants in the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area. I recommend coming on a nice day as the entire establishment is outside. Lots of seating options with unobstructed ocean views. Order at the counter or the bar, a buzzer will be given to you for your table and food brought to you. The burger and loaded fries are my personal go-to. Great place for a meal or lounging around with a drink from the bar. read more

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Neat container place on the beach side with plenty of seating options and good parking. CONS: While all the seating options were neat, you do have to walk in the sand to seat yourself. The fries were okay. Didn't taste much truffle and the Parmesan cheese wasn't melted. The parsley ontop of the fries were not minced and so you often got big chunks of parsley. The grouper bites sauce did have a kick to it if you don't like spicy would recommend eating them plain. PROS: Tacos were tasty, big and fresh flavors. The grouper bites badder was perfectly seasoned with flaky salt and you can really taste the coconut in them! The fries were salty and crunchy with a good crispy bite! Service was fast. Drink was tasty with the fall blackberry mulled fruits and lemon! Overall great experience and will not wear sandals/dress clothes next time to enjoy the sand in my toes! read more