It was my wife's birthday, and thus she had the privilege to choose where we would go for brunch…read more I had previously decided that I would not dine at this restaurant again, not because I had some gripe about the food, which was excellent, but because their table arrangement in the main dinning area made it difficult for wheelchair bound customers, such as myself, to navigate. This was not a hard and solid decision on my part. Instead I had decided that if I had my druthers, I would not eat there. Of course when it is my babécita's birthday my druthers were of no consideration and I found myself again at Tamara's for a Saturday brunch. We arrived to find the main dinning area to be full, and since we didn't feel like eating in the open to the outside area, we learned that we had an estimated 20-30 minutes wait for a table. Their was six to eight customers waiting around the hostess's stand inside, with another six waiting outside under a covered area. We decided to wait outside, but after about 15 minutes a rain shower began. The kind people waiting on the benches and standing under the awning encouraged us to move in further from the edge where they we were getting wet. A couple standing moved into the restaurant to make even more room for us. The hostess, seeing that it was raining outside when this couple opened the door, came to the door and invited us all in, announcing that she would make room for us all. Which she promptly did. My wife had informed the hostess of my needs, and had requested a corner table for ease of access, but once inside the restaurant, I noticed that the table arrangement seemed less crowded, which helped to ease my concerns about getting to a table. As it happened, right at the 20 minute mark, we were informed that our table was ready, and we were led to a table, not on a corner, but to a table at the end of a row of tables, and against a partition. I found this arrangement even better than our requested corner table, as it meant that I had no foot traffic behind me that I might inadvertently bump into, or bump into me. I was grateful for the evidently experienced hostess working out such a fine alternative to our request, and doing it in such a timely manner. Now I get to the food, and wait staff service. All I can say is that Tamara's management has both pegged to the highest degree. Our waiter appeared immediately, took our orders since we had perused the menu while we were waiting to be seated. As for our food, my birthday girl had the Spinach Eggs Benedict, and I had the Fried Chicken and Waffles. Both were excellent. Neither of us had a single complaint, and my wife, who is fascinated with Tamara's long list of various types of Eggs Benedicts, promised that we will be back for many more visits to try each one. I am grateful that I was forced to forego my pledge not to patronize this establishment again, as it provided an opportunity to learn how the good people at Tamara's made adjustments that allowed my experience to be enjoyed more fully. I am also grateful in that we can continue to enjoy their excellent food.

We dined at Tamara's Downtown on April 12, 2026, around 5:10 PM, and overall I'd describe the…read moreexperience as good, not great. First off, the ambiance is very nice--comfortable, welcoming, and a great setting for a casual evening out. The service was also very good. Our server was attentive and friendly, which definitely made a positive impression. As for the food: * Raw oysters ($22): Fresh, plump, and overall very good quality. That said, it almost felt like each oyster had a bit of added salt, which threw me off a little. Not bad, just slightly off from what I'd expect. * Sushi-grade ahi tuna appetizer ($14): This was one of the highlights--very good flavor and nicely prepared. * Gumbo (large - $12): Probably the biggest disappointment. I'd rate it about a 5/10. It wasn't terrible, but it lacked depth and richness compared to what you'd expect in this region. * Happy hour mimosa ($3) and margarita ($6): Solid for the price--no complaints there. Total came out to about $62 cash ($64.30 with card fee), which feels reasonable for what we ordered. Overall, this is a place I'd come back to if I were already in the area and someone suggested it, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. If I did return, it would likely be for the oysters or the ahi tuna. Good experience, just not quite memorable enough to push it past three stars.

Ambiance: A Cajun owned restaurant with some unique takes on…read moretraditional southern dishes such as their shrimp and grits while also serving crawfish etouffee, poboys, fried oysters, and other classic southern dishes. There is outdoor seating As well as indoor seating for guests including tables, booths, and a bar top. Wait Time: Can call to get reservations as the restaurant can get busy but wait times are not that long for lunch. Service: The service was well done with the waitress being attentive and friendly while not being overbearing. Food: Can be hit or miss with some inconsistency in the shrimp and grits ordered between same day orders and different day orders. The food has both healthy options for those on a diet and more hearty foods for those who want southern comfort food.

Ordered here on door dash ordered the peach caprese salad. I don't know what showed up but here's…read morea photo. Mixed greens, one piece of mozzarella, 4 cherry tomatoes, avocado, tons of red onion, and Italian dressing. Called and spoke with the manager Cameron. First I was put on hold after someone picked up and said to dog, weird. Cameron almost sounded like she was trying to not laugh when I told her my issue. Anyways door dash wouldn't comp anything for some reason idk I sent in a message but this was super disappointing. It's a $18 salad.

Tonight we had a group dinner while in town on a business trip. There were 9 in our group and Chris…read morewas our waiter. He took very good care of us and explained the specials as well as some of the dishes they were known for. He also made sure we knew that they were featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. We started with the Seared Tuna Nachos, Sautéed Mussels and Fried Crab Claws (not on the menu). I didn't try the Nachos, but the Sautéed Mussels and Fried Crab Claws were great. For my entree, I had the Blackened Gulf Snapper Throats. They were excellent. For beer with the appetizers I had the Southern Prohibition Devil's Harvest IPA and for my cocktail with dinner, I had the Apple of My Eye. It was delicious.

Food was outstanding! Happy hour specials, including domestic beer bottles for $2! Service was…read morespot on! We dined outside on the patio and they welcomed our Golden Retriever. Such a nice and peaceful dining experience!

The pan seared grouper tacos special was perfection! So flavorful and key lime pie is a must have!…read more Almost forgot...coconut margarita! How come I've never seen one of these before....deeelicious!

Ashley was our server and she was excellent. The food…read moreexceeded all expectations. I'll be back soon.

This place is awesome. Complimentary boiled peanuts when you sit down. The Barbecue Shrimp was…read moreflavorful and perfectly cooked, and the bread that came with it was light and airy.

This was very good 3 years ago but food quality has gone down and the bar is stacked with people…read moreand raise the noise level in the dining area. To bad as it was a nice place to go.

While visiting the cutest town of Fairhope, I popped into Pearl for a quick lunch as the fried…read morechicken sandwich caught my eye. I am soooo glad I did because it was AMAZING. The chicken was cooked perfectly. It wasn't "too fried." The game changer here was they put pimento cheese on it. At first I was confused -- but once I took a bite, my life changed. I don't know if I'll ever be able to eat fried chicken again without pimento cheese. My boyfriend ordered the hushpuppies -- a "delicacy"I'm not normally a fan of. However, these hushpuppies were by far the best ones I've ever had. They were so moist, not overly fried, and was served with an amazing butter. I highly recommend Pearl! I'll definitely be returning during my next trip to Fairhope!

Another great meal. We walked in while waiting in line for another place and they seated us right…read moreaway at the oyster bar. Our waitress took good care of us throughout our meal. Very friendly people here. Our view was the kitchen, they seem to accomplish quite a alot for the kitchen size. I started out with gumbo, very interesting mix of contents, sausage, shrimp, short rib (menu says chicken), a dark roux and a scoop of potato salad in the middle, very tasty and different. Next she had the pork chop with peach and bacon chutney over pimento cheese grits. The Pork chop was perfect. The chutney, one bite was very heavy on the vinegar. I had the fried chicken tasso gravy, hot honey, marinated sweet potato. This was an exceptional dish and was full when I finished. It was a good experience. Given it was a Friday night at 6ish. It was very loud and vibrant tonight. We will be back.

A++++ seafood market... amazing variety of fish and seafood. They have fresh, frozen, take home and…read morecook, made by them and ready to eat... the owner or manager fella was incredibly friendly and helpful. We said we are scouting the area to possibly move to Fairhope and he told us great things about the town and to stop by if we need a realtor - his daughter is a realtor. Very very clean place and super organized and fresh. I got 5 pounds of crawfish and corn/potatoes for around $40 - cooked and ready to eat. I had them about an hour after picking them up and they were incredibly delicious! Anything seafood or fish related in Fairhope I would come here to purchase. I will 100% be back and if/when I relocate to Fairhope I'll be in here weekly fo sho!

A week or so ago I had witnessed a rare phenonomen in front of Eastern Shore shopping center. Was…read moremy eyes deceiving me or was it a dancing crawdaddy. Sure enough the crawdaddy had moves and was advertising a seafood market called Lartigue. Fast forward to today, I was hankering for some New Orleans seafood and Lartigue did not disappoint at all. A great market with positive vibes and fresh seafood. I ordered a sausage type gumbo with rice and a seafood boiled platter. Well sliced and just good eating. The folks there are awesome and worthy of a visit. Remember to support your local eateries so we both don't starve.

We went Sunday night for dinner and had reservations for a party of 10. We were seated in the…read moreBayview Room. We liked the old style look and feel of the restaurant and the food was excellent. My wife and I split the Steamed Mussels, Meatballs and Gumbo. Amazing food. We had great service for our group as well.

Gambino's is such a fun nite. Walking in feels like stepping into a little slice of Italy, with…read morecharming, themed décor that adds to the overall experience. It's the kind of place that instantly puts you in a good mood. We started with the calamari, which was perfectly cooked--light, crisp, and flavorful. A great way to kick things off. Meals come with salad and breadsticks, and both were fresh and delicious (those breadsticks definitely didn't last long at our table). Service was another standout. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and kept everything flowing smoothly without ever feeling rushed. Timing on the food was spot on. For entrées, the chicken marsala was rich, savory, and full of flavor it was easily a highlight. My husband's steak and shrimp was also very well prepared and equally enjoyable. Overall, Gambino's delivers a great combination of atmosphere, service, and satisfying Italian comfort food. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and look forward to visiting again.

The place was busy on a Saturday at 600 but on our first visit, it was below average. We watched a…read moreguy at a table outside up and leave as no one seemed to be helping him. Our waitress blamed the kitchen for every mishap. One mistake, ok two mistakes and more, not buying it. We tried ordering drinks but our waitress had no idea what kind of wine they sold so she had to go check. When she returned we ordered drinks and when the drinks showed up we ordered the small beef and cheese dip, they also brought chips and salsa that was very tasty. She ordered a fahita steak quesadilla, she said it was very salty and average at best. I had the enchilada supreme with no sour cream, I was very clear and even said it twice. Our meals showed up before our "starter" beef and cheese dip. Mine had sourcream on it so I asked them to fix it as ordered. Next the dip showed up and the cheese had a thick skin over top of the cheese, it too was average. My enchilada showed up and it appeared they scraped off the sour cream and re applied the lettuce, etc. The problem is by then, the enchiladas were not very hot and the fries were soggy, luke warm and not crispy. The manager did come over and asked about our meal, I replied it was just ok, that was as nice as I could be. He offered to make it good on our next visit, I told him not to do so, he said he could fix it, but our meal was over at this point. We will likely try other mexican restaurants in the area before we attempt to come back to give them another chance. On any day a restaurant can fail.

Not sure what's going on here but the last several times we have ordered food from here and the…read moretaste has gone away from everything, seafood, steak, chicken, and everything else I have been trying. It's all just very bland. Staff does not seem to care when I pick up the food.

Staying in the resort for a few days with the family and another neighbor family (party of 8; 3…read morekids) for a relaxing vacation and play a couple rounds of golf. Dropped into the Bayside Grill on night 1. Requested a table, and they took my phone number (obviously to text me when it was ready)... they then gave our table away to another party because we "walked away" (we stepped just outside the door by their back patio). When confronted, they said "we couldn't find you"... you had my NUMBER! They apologized for the poor communication but offered the choice of a 45 minute wait or sitting at two different tables. Finally got seated at a make shift combination of circular tables that they graciously but awkwardly pressed together. The server was beyond flustered and unprofessional - apron a complete mess and falling off, confused, and generally frazzled... bro are you on vacation too? How many drinks have you had? The table we should have gotten looked like the waitress was managing the party pretty well. It took 20 minutes for the drinks to arrive, another 45 minutes for the apps to arrive. Then another 20 minutes for the entrees. The food was good. Legitimately tasty! Or maybe my entire party was just starving by this point (kids started to melt). The apps were good, most of the entrees and sides were good, the ribeye had good flavor but lacked a good sear, and the espresso martini was watered down (nobody at the table finished theirs). Really hoping that they're having "opening day" type troubles since it's one of the first busy weekends of spring... but I expected a significantly higher level of service based on the staff at check in. I would have thought that being in the business for over a hundred years would have helped construct solid processes and procedures. Cheers to 4 more days in Fairhope.

The Bayside Grill is the casual restaurant at the grand Hotel golf resort and spa in Point Clear,…read moreAlabama. We're staying here for a conference and didn't feel like going out and we did not want to get dressed up. There is lots of seating and we were given a table immediately inside because it was a little bit chilly outside, but the outdoor seating is really lovely with views of the bay hubby ordered the red fish tacos, you can also get shrimp instead. I got the cheeseburger, which was really good and he very much liked his tacos. We were offered a choice of french fries, chips or fruit as a side for the burger. While the burger was really good, hot and juicy, the french fries did not seem very fresh. I think they had been cooked earlier and that is the only drawback to our meal. The service was really good too.