Had a drink here once and the vibes were fun! Live music playing, crowded bar, drinks were good and…read morefairly priced! Will be back!

Bartenders will not speak to you, even if you're alone. I bartended ten years of my life, and I…read moreloved communicating with my guests. I was looking forward to a late-night place close to our condo to hang out after the wife and son were asleep. Should have just went to the package store and went back and watched TV. I tipped the bartender fat, even though I had to show him where the Kahlua was after he said they didn't have it, and then taught him how to make a Mind Eraser shooter. He did break down and say "Thanks" when he got that 70% gratuity... SMH --- Update... Owners were quick to respond to the poor review. I respect that. A LOT!

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!

What a hidden gem!! Highly recommend The Cove! We went in for lunch on a Thursday morning around…read more11:30am looking for good wings and a good burger and The Cove didn't fall short of delivering! Kelly was our server (and she is absolutely wonderful)!! We started with fried mild tossed wings and the hubs and I each ordered a burger cooked medium. The wings were perfection in my opinion! Not too spicy, not too bland, a perfect mild flavor. And the burgers, oh so juicy and the nice grill flavor that hits the spot. Oh, and crinkle cut fries, YES! They have a bunch of TV's on different sports channels, good music playing, and a couple of pool tables as well.

Server Mo was amazing. Kept on checking up on us throughout our night even though it was super…read morebusy. Food came out delicious and quick. The vibes were good and they got us in fairly quick for it being a Friday night!

We had a great experience at The Hangout! We had zero wait when we arrived (a little after 4pm)…read more Our server was quick to grab drinks, which were great. The vibes of this restaurant are great. Very lively and upbeat. It was Easter Sunday, so the kids received treat bags with Easter eggs filled with candy. That was so nice. I had the smothered snapper. It was phenomenal! It was flavorful, light, and flaky. My husband had the ultimate boil with snow crab. He enjoyed it and the trough of garlic butter for dipping. The kids also enjoyed their food. Now to the shenanigans...so much fun! The kids loved dancing on the tables. All of the staff were so fun and friendly! Loved the music and the DJ. The kids loved playing outside, the foam party, and we all loved the live music. This is the ultimate spring break stop. We didn't try the gelato, but maybe next time.

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.

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.

I had their chicken sandwich and my husband got their hamburger. let's just say they were both…read moreamazing but we definitely could've shared something. you get a huge amount. the food is 10/10. our friends split a burger and fries and onion rings and they both left full as well. the service is amazing and everyone is friendly. probably will try their wings next, they looked great. you get a good pub feel and the atmosphere is inviting.

Great atmosphere!! Great service!! We opted for the French…read moreonion soup (good but needs a richer flavor and crispy top on the cheese) chicken bites (they rock) and onion rings We like this spot and will drive from P'cola for this place!!

This is hands down one of my favorite spots right on the beach in Gulf Shores. We come here for the…read moreawesome view, but honestly, we also come for our regular server, Kevin. He is a terrific guy and really takes care of us every time we visit. The place itself has been sitting on this same patch of sand since the 50s. It takes a beating whenever the weather gets rough, but the concrete construction holds up. I was impressed by how fast they bounced back after Hurricane Sally. They had the repairs done and the steps to the beach fixed in just a few weeks. Inside, do not expect fine dining. It is very casual with plastic chairs and some hearty, rusty picnic tables outside. It fits the vibe perfectly. As for the food, a lot of people overlook this place for lunch or dinner, but they are missing out. The salads are good and the burger isn't bad, but a few items are absolutely not to be missed. The gator bites are delicious. They are fresh and golden brown with a kickin' tiger sauce. You also have to try the Cajun nachos. It is a giant platter loaded with cheese, crawfish, and shrimp in a rich mushroom sauce. My absolute favorite, though, is the Shrimp and Crab Spaghetti. It is crazy good. It comes with Gulf shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat in a garlic parmesan cream sauce. I always get it with the works, including jalapeños and onions. It is easily enough food for two people. Verdict: If you want a view and some surprisingly great food, stop here. It's unpretentious, the service is friendly, and you can stick around for karaoke if you want.

There were some pros here, but a lot of cons as well. Such a bummer…read more The pros: location This is right on the beach with ocean views. It's beautiful. The pub is cute as well. Nachos: these were huge and delicious. I wish we would've just stuck with the nachos. Our server: our server was so nice but so stressed. I felt for him. People's food was not coming out of the kitchen fast enough. Cons: the wait for food. We waited over an hour and a half for peel and eat shrimp, gumbo, and a kids grilled cheese meal. SMH. Drinks: they were mid. I had a frozen watermelon margarita and it was overly sour/sweat. People were getting so mad and leaving all around us. It made things uncomfortable. This was our least favorite experience out of a week of dinners out to eat for spring break.

The food here was fabulous. I had the fish tacos, crawfish mac and cheese, and veg of the day. The…read morelatter was a zucchini medley and it was fresh and SO delicious. The little crawfish in the macaroni and cheese was like bacon. The fish tacos were fresh and vibrant. And this is our third try at key lime pie in Gulf Shores and 3rd time was definitely the charm. Sooo yummy! The servers were kind and friendly and helpful, too!

Happy cinco de mayo! Great food and drinks where the locals hang. Happy hour is great. $3 tacos and…read more$7 scratch margaritas. Also have a bunch of different drink selections. Casual dining with outdoor seating that permit the pets.

Grace is the best!! She always makes the best drinks! She's all my friends frav bartender !! We…read morelove grace!!!

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...

Chyna is exceptional wonderful food & experience…read more I have eaten here everyday of my visit in orange beach I'm never disappointed

We had J-mac and she was the best!! The sweetest person ever and so attentive!! She was the best…read moreand checked on us a lot. I would ask to be sat in her section!!

We saw flying adverts for this place while at the beach, so we figured why not?…read more We found it pretty easily and it gives a very comfortable vibe, so dress up or down they will welcome you in. Our server, Michael was absolutely wonderful. (Plus he has amazing hair!) Anyway, we started with my Smoked Old Fashioned (It was ok, bartender went a little heavy on the bitters, and I should've asked for Bulleit Rye but that was my bad.) Anyway, Honey got a Black and Blue. Both came out super quick and we were instantly refreshed. We chose to sit in the patio bc the weather was nice and not too hot or cold. It was just right. We started with the ColCannon Boxty Appetizer. It is small balls of shredded potatoes that are fried, and come with a delish aioli dipping sauce. We chose to split the Shepherds pie for our main course. The meat gave me meat loaf vibes but with a ground beef texture and a unique aftertaste.. It was good, just the texture is unique! It came with a small portion of the Brown Bread with Garlic butter. It was good! We asked for more Garlic butter. It was delicious! We would've ordered a Creme Brûlée but we were both stuffed. It was overall a great place and we will visit it again. A must visit if you are in Orange Beach!

We decided to try The Galway for dinner one night during our short time at Gulf Shores. It was a…read morechoice we were overall quite happy with! Coming for dinner on a Friday night, we were definitely concerned about getting a spot to eat. Parking is definitely limited, but we were pleased to find there was no way for a table outside. The weather was lovely and the music piped outside (often featuring Irish artists such as one of my favorites, Hozier!) made the whole atmosphere perfect. The inside is cute (albeit dim) and fulfills the pub fantasy. The ladies' restroom was clean. Our waitress was cheerful and fun. It took a little while for her to come get our drink order but after that she was johnny on the spot. The other waitstaff was friendly and professional too. My parents split the fish and chips, I got the chicken pot pie, and we split a side of colcannon. The sweet tea I had to drink was a little on the unsweet side for me, but I often find that's the case at restaurants on the gulf...further evidence that Florida/the gulf area is fundamentally different from the rest of the Deep South. Lol. My parents definitely enjoyed the fish and chips overall. I think my dad was hoping for a little more salt/seasoning in the fish breading but my mom was VERY pleased with hers. I'd never had colcannon before and thought what we got was just alright, figuring it wasn't really for me. My mom, who's tried it a few times different places, said she'd had a lot better. It had a pretty strong beer taste from the gravy on top. I'd be curious to try it again somewhere else and see how it compares. The shining star of the night was definitely my chicken pot pie. The crust was delightfully brown, the chicken was succulent and plentiful, and the sauce it swam in with the tender veggies was super flavorful and aromatic. It was perfect for a very slightly chilly evening. The brown bread served with it was absolutely delightful too, warm and rich and topped with delicious herb butter. I could easily eat a whole loaf. This was a great meal! Thanks for a unique and tasty dinner in Gulf Shores! I highly recommend the chicken pot pie to anyone considering it. :)