Cassie was awesome and held it down as a bad storm passed through! No music, limited power and she…read morekept the good time rollin! 5*'s all day !!! Y'all get over here for some good local fun

We went to the icehouse every night of our vacation. The staff was very friendly and recognized us…read moreafter the 2nd night and were very accommodating. They have good live music and TouchTunes when someone is not performing.

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!

We stopped in for lunch and it was pretty good. It definitely has the sports bar vibe. Food was…read moregood. I love a grilled burger, and it was cooked to perfection. It was really juicy and it could have used a more stable bun. It ended up falling apart, but no big deal. If you're looking for a really good burger, I would recommend this place.

This is such a great place! It really lives up to its name because this is definitely THE HANGOUT…read moreSPOT! The restaurant is HUGE! We got there a little after 6 PM on a Sunday during Labor Day weekend, and even with how busy they were, they were able to seat our group of 29 people within about 20 minutes! The one thing I will say is parking is HORRIBLE. For a place this big, in such a busy tourist area, I definitely think they need to expand their parking situation. We ended up having to park across the street and pay for parking. Other than that, this place was really nice! It's right on the beach, they had a live band playing, and today they even had a foam party for the kids, which was such a fun plus! The atmosphere was definitely a vibe! The food was good, but SUPER pricey! I think you're definitely paying for the whole experience and atmosphere as well. Overall, we had a great time! If we come back to Gulf Shores, I would definitely come back here.

If you're looking for a place to just grab lunch...this is way more than that…read more We stopped by during the day expecting good food and beach vibes, but ended up getting a full-on show. At one point the staff broke out into a huge dance party right in the middle of the restaurant, getting kids, parents, and even a few reluctant dads standing on their chairs and joining the fun. It was one of those moments where you couldn't help but smile. Outside there's something for everyone--yard games, a foam party for the kids, bungee-style trampolines, beach access, and plenty of places to hang out (pun absolutely intended). I can only imagine how much fun this place is at night with live music. The nachos were piled ridiculously high and disappeared much faster than they should have. Service was upbeat, attentive, and clearly focused on making sure everyone was having a good time. Don't skip the gift shop either. We left with a couple of super cute T-shirts and can koozies to remember the trip. The Hangout isn't just somewhere to eat--it's somewhere to make vacation memories. I'd happily come back.

Linda behind the bar was fabulous! My son and I got two…read moreflights to start, my wife had a wine. We also had pretzels, delicious. We were too early for the music. I highly recommend this brewery!

Big Beach Brewing is a happening!…read more Yes, they have their own brews, yes they have food; but they also have trivia nights, karaoke, live music, and dancing! And it doesn't even have to be a weekend night!

The owners always remember us as we have been coming for many years. They offer a wide range of…read morefood choices. It was once a well kept secret for locals, but it seems the secret has gotten out!

Awesome atmosphere with sports playing, plenty of beer flowing. Great spot to grab a drink. Didn't…read moretry the food but service was great!.

We chose this spot for our final dinner of the trip, and it was a great place to spend our last…read moreevening. We were seated on the corner of the patio, which provided a beautiful view and a relaxing atmosphere. Several other guests warned us about aggressive seagulls, but thankfully they weren't an issue during our visit. To start, we ordered the buffalo dip. It was tasty and well-prepared, though it was fairly simple and something that could easily be recreated at home. For my entrée, I ordered the sourdough burger without onions and added bacon. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. My husband went with the Double Pony Burger, which was absolutely massive. He thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. I also tried the Seven-Headed Dragon cocktail, which is similar to a Long Island Iced Tea. It was delicious, packed a serious punch, and is definitely not a drink to underestimate! Our server was friendly and pleasant, although there were a few times when he seemed to disappear for a while, and our food took a bit longer to arrive than we expected. Even so, the atmosphere helped make up for the wait. As we were finishing up, they were getting ready to start karaoke, which looked like it would be a lot of fun and added to the lively beach-town vibe. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, the waterfront setting, and the laid-back atmosphere. While service could have been a little more attentive, I would absolutely come back for a cocktail, an appetizer, and to enjoy the view again.

One of the few bars I checked out during my time in gulf shores and it was okay…read more Drinks were fine, just extremely sweet. The food we got a a bit cold but good. The service was okay but our bartender added their tip themselves which wasn't great. Might come back one day. The tags in the bathroom were cool as heck though.

Food was great for the price. Friendly staff…read more The crawfish Mac n cheese was delicious. Will come back again.

We stopped by in the afternoon. So it was not particularly busy…read more Seated immediately, our waiter came out quickly and greeted us and took our drink order. Placed that then came back, since it was late afternoon and we were going on a dolphin cruise soon, we just had appetizers. We ordered drinks the Bushwacker and a Classic Margarita. Yeh, the Bushwacker should have a warning, highly addictive! It was like a milkshake with alcohol! Tasty!! The margarita was well made also. Our appetizers were the 4 pieces coconut shrimp and the pita bread chips with spinach dip. Both really yummy and good portion size, too. As I started with, we got there late afternoon and it wasn't real busy so I can't say how loud it might be in the evenings or how long of a wait if it was busy. But we decided we will go back before we leave Gulf Shores.

The Flora-Bama is a legendary dive beach bar with multiple music being played throughout this large…read morebar. Great southern rock and country music talent all day from noon til past midnight. Everyone is there to have a good time while enjoying some cold drinks. They also have a frozen Bushwhacker that is just delicious. You can spend the day beachfront the come inside for drinks and music. The staff is friendly! This bar is a dive bar...there's bras hanging from ceiling lines and there's dust bunnies throughout but this is what makes it so cool and so appealing. We try to come back at least once a year to enjoy The Flora-Bama. There's no other bar quite like this one. Must visit.

Went yesterday, this is one of my favorite places. We did the free bingo with the fam and had a…read morecouple drinks. As always it was a fun atmosphere and hot. Lol. Bushwhackers were great as usual and service was fast as can be. Had some chicken tenders and oyster sampler. McAllen was the best of the three. Oysters were kind small and slightly overdone though. Tenders were decent flavor but overcooked.

The atmosphere and food here are really great! Ocean air is good for the soul! We had fried gumbo…read morebites that were surprisingly good, grouper, shrimp and grits, and shrimp pasta. Everything was really good and flavorful. I also loved my blueberry mojito. Our waitress, Coop was adorable and very attentive. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend. Oh and who can turn down a bushwacker tiramisu??!! It was heavenly!!

We had brunch at Coastal and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were seated right…read moreaway and chose to sit outside, where we had a beautiful view of the water. It was relaxing watching the boats and parasailers while we enjoyed breakfast, and the weather couldn't have been better. Everything we ordered was excellent. The Sunrise Chicken Burrito was hearty and flavorful, the Country Benedict with grits was rich and delicious, and the Traditional Eggs Benedict was perfectly prepared. The homestyle potatoes were crispy and well-seasoned, and the grits were creamy and some of the best we've had. The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. After brunch, we enjoyed walking through the nearby shops, which made for a perfect morning in Orange Beach. If you're looking for a great brunch with good food, beautiful waterfront views, and excellent service, Coastal is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back.

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!

Quick summary:…read more Reuben: Below expectations Fish & chips: Met expectations Chicken pot pie: Below expectations Wings: Below expectations Old Fashioned: Below expectations Guinness: Met expectations French 75: Met expectations I had heard great things about this place, so my expectations were high. The inside bar area is very cool, but it was extremely loud at night. If you're eating dinner, don't expect to have much of a conversation. We ordered several of the things they're supposedly exceptional at, and most of it was just "meh." The Reuben was the biggest disappointment. It was supposed to be one of the best Reubens around, but honestly, Arby's is just as good. If you want a truly exceptional Reuben, go to Napoleon House in New Orleans. The fish and chips were fine. The wings were also okay, but nothing memorable. The chicken pot pie was unique and clearly made fresh. It contained shredded chicken, which was a little different, and had a strong spice flavor that I couldn't identify (tarragon). I didn't dislike it, but I wouldn't reorder. The Old Fashioned was disappointing. The Guinness and French 75 were both good and met expectations. None of the food was actually bad. We simply had much higher expectations based on the restaurant's reputation and what we were told they do exceptionally well. Service was good, and the atmosphere was cool. Overall, it's an interesting place, but the food didn't live up to the hype. Clearly, I'm in the minority because this place has excellent reviews--especially on Yelp, where reviewers can be pretty tough. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews because food is subjective, and this may simply be a "tomayto, tomahto" situation. Everything I found average could be amazing to someone else. This was just my experience.