Restaurants in Gulf Shores
Best Restaurants
“I love it here. It is my first time and our waitress Suga was so incredibly sweet and caring! Thank you Suga for making my first experience amazing. Definitely coming back!!”
“Great spot!! Bella was our server and she was fantastic! Short wait for a table but gave us the opportunity to have a drink while we waited. The food was fantastic too. Even on a cooler night the patio was great. Seafood burrito was great and the cactus grits are such a great alternative to rice. Highly recommend checking this place out!”
“We had a party of 50 for my grandsons baseball team and also his birthday. Will was so nice to work with us to insure the seating and great service. Julia was one of our servers and she did an excellent job on taking all orders in a timely matter. Our food was great. They also sang happy birthday with a sombrero on his head. Fun time and we will be back. Thanks again Will!!!”
“This was our first stop to start our vacation along the panhandle, and wow what an impression they left on us. Tried ever single beer offered on the menu and they were outstanding. Even more outstanding was the knowledge and conversation with Denny and Autumn about beer in general. Highly recommend! And come early, the music starts at noon!!”
“Had a late afternoon lunch. My husband ordered fresh oysters. Took a longer time to get them than expected. By the time they were served, main course came within minutes of getting the appetizer.Server was very knowledgeable when answering food questions and very pleasant. Unfortunately, I, personally think a server should ask customers within a few bites of trying the food, how the food is. She asked my husband at the end of the meal. Wrong timing.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Such a special place! Delicious food, super friendly atmosphere... chalkboard menu on one wall, which we loved. Very small with a local feel, but SO worth it!! Thank you! ( We came back more than once during our week stay ??)”
“This place is awesome. Very gorgeous spot to watch the sunset. Two of us split a flight of daiquiris. The bushwhacker is the best one. The owner was very nice. We will stop in tomorrow for breakfast.Parking: It’s a gravel lot”
“This place was awesome! I was visiting from New Orleans, and I had a taste for some boiled seafood. This was the best choice away from home!! Really good seafood and the best customer service!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We had such a great experience! The happy hour is excellent and their gluten free options are plentiful. I got the mahi mahi sandwich on what is the best gluten free bun I have ever had! Evan took great care of us, this will be a stop for us every year when we are in town!”
“I love it here. It is my first time and our waitress Suga was so incredibly sweet and caring! Thank you Suga for making my first experience amazing. Definitely coming back!!”
“This is a locals favorite. If you are from the Northeast, and you actually know what a Philly Cheese Steak is, (really) you will immediately put this local haunt in your favorites list. The owner is from Philadelphia, you know . . . PA . . . And he has the rolls shipped in from Philly. This is the closest thing you'll ever get to Pats or Genos unless you take the "EL" downtown. If this doesn't work for you, you don't need to be here.”
“Great spot!! Bella was our server and she was fantastic! Short wait for a table but gave us the opportunity to have a drink while we waited. The food was fantastic too. Even on a cooler night the patio was great. Seafood burrito was great and the cactus grits are such a great alternative to rice. Highly recommend checking this place out!”
“We ordered a cake and cupcakes for our destination wedding. We had never used this bakery or knew anyone who had. We chose this bakery based on pictures posted on their Facebook page and communication with them through Messenger. They were very quick with responses. I shared pictures of what we wanted and they said they could do that for us. The end result was amazing! We were not adventurous with our flavors as we couldn’t do a tasting, but we were not disappointed! We chose marble for our cake and chocolate and vanilla for our cupcakes. The flavor was just what we expected and the cake/cupcakes were moist. Their icing was amazing! Not super thick and not too sweet. We could actually enjoy it.Thank you so much for our beautiful cake and cupcakes!”
“THE PLACE IS GORGEOUS!!! Love the vibe and loved the food, not a big fan on sea food but this place was so good! Bryce and Bryan were amazing made sure we had everything we needed would definitely come again!!!!!”
“Absolutely fabulous, start to finish !! Portions are HUGE, service is exemplary and don't let the 'Swamp Soup' scare you ? it's delicious !!! 5✨️”
“Such a special place! Delicious food, super friendly atmosphere... chalkboard menu on one wall, which we loved. Very small with a local feel, but SO worth it!! Thank you! ( We came back more than once during our week stay ??)”
“We stopped here for lunch while visiting Gulf Shores on vacation. Their enthusiastic staff greeted us when we walked through the door, and provided us with one of the coolest hot dog menus I've come across! This has definitely been one of the most enjoyable and affordable experiences I've had down here.”
“The restaurant was busy, but they seated us as soon as they could. I was concerned about not getting service very quickly. But I was wrong, waiter was very helpful, and we got exactly what we ordered and I was impressed how quickly it came. We both got the pancake Platter with crispy bacon and my wife had blueberries with hers. Pancakes were cooked perfectly and the bacon was extra crispy.”
“It's a cute little ice cream shop. I haven't ever seen ice cream made and they actually make it right there on a freezing tray. Each ice cream creation is made to order. ... oh, I forgot to mention. The ice cream is very rich and delicious.We shared one. The dishes are quite generous.”
“This place is awesome. Very gorgeous spot to watch the sunset. Two of us split a flight of daiquiris. The bushwhacker is the best one. The owner was very nice. We will stop in tomorrow for breakfast.Parking: It’s a gravel lot”
“Delicious hot roast beef & turkey reuben sandwiches for lunch! Very welcoming staff & clean environment. The cakes? Oh, my…this is not a bakery cake, this is a “my mama just baked this” cake! Flavorful & moist without being too sweet. Absolute perfection!!!”
“We stopped in here so happy to have found a non-Starbucks, non-fast food coffee place that is open on a Sunday in Gulf Shores! It was a HUGE plus that every drink we got was phenomenal. The piña colada matcha drink is the perfect caffeine fix but with the intense, refreshing flavor and temperature of a fruity tea. The rose cardamom latte has so much well-balanced flavor as well. I personally got the stroopwaffle latte and it was beautifully presented but had slightly less unique flavors than the other two drinks we got. However, I would re-order any three of the drinks we got! The atmosphere inside is perfect for studying, but the outside is very relaxed and a good spot to sit and enjoy the outdoors while chatting over coffee. We didn’t participate in buying any wine but this store also hosts the Isla Wine club which looked cool. Definitely check this place out!”
“This place was awesome! I was visiting from New Orleans, and I had a taste for some boiled seafood. This was the best choice away from home!! Really good seafood and the best customer service!”
“This restaurant was a happy mistake. Just saw it driving through the shopping mall and decided to try it. That was a good decision. I had shrimp tacos that came with chips and dip. What is this dip!? It was to die for! My husband has the boogey woogey burger and fries. He said is was a great burger. The fries are seasoned and delicious! We live in Pensacola but frequently come to Foley. We definitely will eat here again!”
“My family and I ate here. The wait was around 45 minutes to an hour. The waitress, Summer, was super friendly and helpful. I had some family at my table wanting to watch the current basketball game streaming and asked if we could change the tv to it and she found the remote for them to turn it to. The salad bar was delicious. Everyone at my table enjoyed their order from a seafood platter to my sisters fried grouper. I ordered the grilled sutchi fish and cheese grits. The amount of food was very generous. I had 2 full fillets and a pretty big bowl of cheese grits I took home to eat the next morning. We definitely recommend this restaurant!”
“So good! The raspberry sorbet mimosa and peach Paloma drinks were delicious! Flatbreads were a good size and would highly recommend. All the drinks are handmade too. Highly recommend!!”
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“Been coming to GS from Wisconsin since our kids were tiny. Desoto Kitchen Grill is THE best seafood in the area. The care taken in the kitchen is unmatched. Management and staff are LEGENDARY in service, personal touches (ice cream dollop served with our sweet potato casserole side) and in their genuine desire to make your experience memorable. We had an EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE and witnessed the UNBELIEVABLE quality of food! FINAL REVIEW: You’ll compare every meal to this one and then you’ll be sure to make it your last meal before ending your vacation. Thank you, Ronnie!”
“Enjoyable atmosphere with incredible view of sunset. Really enjoyed their seafood. Service was excellent and very accommodating for our 2 year old granddaughter. Side dishes were good and worth the short walk!”
“We brought our two children (7 and 9), which was a challenge for our picky eater. But you don't come here to feed your kids. You come to experience delicious food with local ingredients served by warm and welcoming staff.We had the seafood tower, which had fresh seafood, including lobster, shrimp and oysters that were all fresh and delicious. The Ceasar salad was good (not great) but the chicken with cheese and prosciutto was delicious in a creamy sauce with peas and other greens.There were too many delicious items to pick from, so we're going back! Lamb, steak and pasta are all calling for us!Kid-friendliness: Definitely accommodating for kids, but the menu is missing chicken fingers and other basics for picky eaters”
“The food and service were both superb! The restaurant was clean and bright with great views of the Gulf. The food options were varied and all sounded amazing on their seasonal menu. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. The goat cheese/honey appetizer was delicious. The charbroiled oysters were so flavorful. And the deserts were a perfect way to finish off the perfect meal. Our server was attentive and kind. We had a lovely experience and look forward to coming back.”
“This is truly a gem in Gulf Shores. When you walk in, you feel like family. The staff is so friendly, the building is small but beautiful and unique, and the food on the breakfast bar was delicious. I didn’t get a chance to try out the omelette station because I was too stuffed, but everything that came off of there looked phenomenal. So glad we went here and would 100% go back.”
“The food and service was excellent. The atmosphere is beautiful. Our server Andrew was wonderful. He took care of all our needs. It's difficult to get great service anymore and Andrew was the best. They have small plates which were perfect for us. Plenty of food. I had the shrimp and grits and was wonderful.”
“I have been to this Tiki Bar several times and highly recommend it. The food is very good and the atmosphere is welcoming and laid back. The staff is friendly and very attentive to any needs. This place is a hidden gem behind The Pines and you won't regret visiting!!”
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Agape Juices
“If you're in Foley you have to stop. Friendly knowledgeable staff with a great selection of juices, smoothies, teas and herbal teas including the best ginseng tea I've ever had!”
“The same day “Call ahead” hold-your-place- in-line is great! They don’t take reservations. However, you can call, say what time you are going to be there, and they pre-check you in. We got right in despite a huge crowd on Valentine’s Day. Super friendly hosts and wait staff and our steaks were all perfectly cooked to order.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Here on vacation and randomly picked this place for my morning coffee. Owner is super friendly, staff are friendly, service is great and coffee is excellent. I prefer my coffee very lightly sweet, my biggest complaint with most coffee places is they use too much syrup and the drinks are way too sweet. I usually have to cut the amounts of syrup/flavor in half even just in a simple latte with one flavor. My lavender latte and coconut latte here were perfectly sweet for my taste without any modifications. If we ever come back to Gulf Shores this will be my stop for coffee again!”
“We had a party of 50 for my grandsons baseball team and also his birthday. Will was so nice to work with us to insure the seating and great service. Julia was one of our servers and she did an excellent job on taking all orders in a timely matter. Our food was great. They also sang happy birthday with a sombrero on his head. Fun time and we will be back. Thanks again Will!!!”
“This was our first stop to start our vacation along the panhandle, and wow what an impression they left on us. Tried ever single beer offered on the menu and they were outstanding. Even more outstanding was the knowledge and conversation with Denny and Autumn about beer in general. Highly recommend! And come early, the music starts at noon!!”
“Had a late afternoon lunch. My husband ordered fresh oysters. Took a longer time to get them than expected. By the time they were served, main course came within minutes of getting the appetizer.Server was very knowledgeable when answering food questions and very pleasant. Unfortunately, I, personally think a server should ask customers within a few bites of trying the food, how the food is. She asked my husband at the end of the meal. Wrong timing.”
“Fun staff, fun music, fun hangout area, one of few family-friendly spots open late, very well lit after dark, snow ones as well as ice cream… they have it all. Owners are super-friendly with great stories to tell. Respect for being closed on Sunday; store up on ice cream from grocery store for your Sunday fix but after Sunday, I highly recommend checking it out over so many other ice cream options in the area.Kid-friendliness: While surrounded by parking lots and roads, property supervised, there’s corn hole to play and area to run around. Christian music pumping though the speakers.”
“This is a great find! Food is amazing, and they have a large beer selection. They have a dive bar vibe without being too dive-y. Also, they have a fantastic outdoor area! Would recommend the wings, tacos, and burgers. Bar tenders are friendly (shoutout Brad!). Sorry, no pictures because the food was too good to wait.”
“The pizza was on point. And the wings, fell right off the bone. I would highly recommend this place to anyone all agesKid-friendliness: Great place for the familyWheelchair accessibility: No problems.”
“This restaurant was a happy mistake. Just saw it driving through the shopping mall and decided to try it. That was a good decision. I had shrimp tacos that came with chips and dip. What is this dip!? It was to die for! My husband has the boogey woogey burger and fries. He said is was a great burger. The fries are seasoned and delicious! We live in Pensacola but frequently come to Foley. We definitely will eat here again!”
“Ok, I might be biased, or not. I love everything Alabama. But this little hidden gem serves exquisite, hot sugary, pillowy delectable beignets! Yumm! The gentleman who greeted me made my morning with his broad smile, the service was excellent and i will be back soon.”
“I called this morning at 9am and ordered 2 dozen assorted cookies. When I picked them up they were still warm and the recipients loved them. I was gifted a box of these almost 2 years ago and if I need a gift this is always a hit. I also picked up a couple for myself and they were delish! Highly recommend!!”
“My family and I ate here. The wait was around 45 minutes to an hour. The waitress, Summer, was super friendly and helpful. I had some family at my table wanting to watch the current basketball game streaming and asked if we could change the tv to it and she found the remote for them to turn it to. The salad bar was delicious. Everyone at my table enjoyed their order from a seafood platter to my sisters fried grouper. I ordered the grilled sutchi fish and cheese grits. The amount of food was very generous. I had 2 full fillets and a pretty big bowl of cheese grits I took home to eat the next morning. We definitely recommend this restaurant!”
“Outstanding breakfast. Great atmosphere and people. My nephew, Roy, introduced me to this fine establishment on a recent trip to Gulf Shores, AL. I will be back.”
“Very good ice cream and service. The girl working there was very sweet and smiling all the time even though there was a line of around 10 or 12 people waiting. Not a large group together either. She was doing what she could with a great attitude. She did not complain once. I think she could have used help though considering it was a warm Sunday afternoon.”
“Our server was very delightful. We met a friend after work and arrived around 9:45pm The food was delicious, the music was loud but acceptable, and the atmosphere was great. I would recommend this place to all!”
“This place is awesome! I've been there twice now, and the drinks always taste amazing. My favorite is the Cinnamon Toast Crunch post workout shake. Tastes exactly like it. You can add whip cream to it. They offer plenty of teas (caffeine) if you need additional energy throughout the day. So many different flavors! The lady in the front is extremely nice. It's a very open layout when you walk in. All of the drink options are written on the wall. Check this place out!”
“The best breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my life. The owner made me the bacon egg and cheese sandwich and I couldn’t put it down! It is a must stop in when you are at Gulf Shores!”
“We drive a long way to get the best cheeseburgers and bushwackers! So relaxing to sit on the bay and listen to great music. Trish has been our excellent server more than once! Go see her!”
“Good authentic Mexican food & $1.99 margaritas on Wednesdays. I had there wet burritos and it was loaded with beef then covered with there sauce, cheese, lettuce which was plenty for one. The menu is very extensive & one has plenty to choose from.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“2 weeks ago I went through the window and ordered turkey club meal, when I got home I realized there wasn't any bacon on the club sandwich. I called the restaurant and was told they would fix the problem, so 2 weeks later I went to gulf shores and spoke with Maykennon. She was very kind and sweet. She replaced my entire order, which I thought was very nice!. So kudos to her and the staff in gulf shores”
“We stopped on our way out of town and I’m so glad we did! From the second we pulled in the driveway, I was smitten. Its is such a cute place, and the owner was so sweet! She saw my husband was wearing an Auburn hat and she gave him an Auburn sticker for his cup. And the coffee was delicious! Definitely stop here if you’re in the area!”
“Some of the best green food I've ever had. The gyro platter is amazing! The flavor, the portion, the quality....it's really good! The Greek salad is really good too! And the baklava is heavenly! Nothing like homemade real Greek food!”
“Not too bad. The person that ran me up seemed friendly, and the food was prepared quickly. The sandwich I ordered had a piece of cheese on it instead of the liquid cheese sauce that we had just talked about. I checked the recipe to see what was keyed, and the person made the sandwich how it said on the receipt. I have never ordered it with a piece of cheese, always the cheese sauce. I ate it because I was on my lunch break and didn't have time to complain. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't the good liquid stuff either, lol. It is about normal for today for things to get mixed up, even when you're literally having a conversation about it, in detail, but not as bad as most of the Foley, AL fast food restaurants that give you half of what you ordered or mix and match your custom orders - like ordering a qp w/cheese and a double qp w/cheese no onion and the single comes with no onion, but the double is with. Ohh well, I guess we gotta get use to paying twice what something is worth because it wasn't made right the 1st time, and the companies are raising prices to get that money back. ?”
“I will never stop at Micky D's or BK if I can find Hardee's. The loaded omelette biscuit was one of the best buttery breakfast sandwiches ever. Wish I lived closer.”
“My mother and I eat Zaxby's salads often and I think they are great however, I bought 2 salads at the drive through at around 6:30 Friday evening (Oct. 27). They normally have hard boiled eggs and 2 slices of bread. We didn't get any eggs and one salad had 2 slices of bread, the other had one. Curiosity makes me think....Did they run out of bread and eggs? Were they just being lazy? For $12/ salad, I would like the whole salad.On a side note, I have never had an unfriendly employee at your store like you get at so many other places”
“Always a great place to eat and friendly staff. They check to make sure your order is right and you have everything you need. So much better than the local McDonald'”
“Thank you for having the Shamrock shakes in stock. My husband went to several other local locations and they were “out”. You made the day for 3 of our little girls who had been looking forward to it.Also, the service is always quick here, employees are respectful, and the food is always good. Thank you!”
“Absolutely one of the best dinning experiences we’ve had. Our waiter Michael was exceptional. Our drinks were really good. The pale ale we had was a local brew Pensacola Brewery absolutely wonderful Food was delicious and ”
“Everything we have ordered has been great. Nice size portions. Shrimp po boy, NOLA sampler, appetizer tower, Key Lime Pie and Raspberry cheesecake. A nice, relaxing place in Gulf Shores. It does get busy, so allow time.”
“I eat a lot of good BBQ being from Texas and let me tell you the crispy smoked chicken may be the best chicken I’ve eaten at any BBQ restaurant. When you add the Alabama white sauce to this dish it completes it. I don’t know what any other the other meats taste like because this is good enough that I won’t waste my time on anything else.The chicken is a 9.1The Mac and cheese is a 7.8The green beans are a 8.5This place is great and I’ve been visiting a few times a year for 4-5 years now. I don’t come in town without stopping.”
Cheap Eats
“Anytime we go on vacation a taco stand is a must and this one definitely is recommended! Great tacos and awesome service. Authentic Mexican street tacos! Tried Asada and Chorizo!! Check them out!!”
“So good! We stop here every time we are in the area. Their drinks & wraps are always top notch. Service is attentive and friendly. Never had a bad meal here. Highly recommend!!”
“Really good homemade ice cream. I had one scoop coconut and second scoop of raspberry chocolate. Hubby had dreamsicle. All were very delicious. Not cheap but worth the cost. Highly recommend.”
“Best kept secret in the area!! The meat is to die for! The fixin’s are amazing! If you love brisket- get there on Thursdays because they sell out quickly. The tuna dip and salmon dip are fabulous! I can’t brag enough about this smoke shop!”
“Felt like I was in New Orleans getting an authentic chocolate creme snoball. Owners were very friendly. They don't take cards so make sure to take cash, or use venmo or cash app.”
“Wonderful staff, the blonde girl who works all the time was so kind. I’ve come in twice in the past two weeks and she’s so joyful. Clean and the ice cream is very good.”
“Drinks were awesome and the woman working was so amazingly sweet! I definitely recommend their lavender flavored lattes. They also have really fun merchandise if you are looking for trinkets to take with you.”
“incredibly cool shop; they have their own roaster and the bags of ordered beans are all around it’s really cool. The cold brew is a really nice full flavor without overpowering, and if you want something without syrups their cappuccino is very solid too!Aside from coffee, the Asiago Bagel w/ham, swiss, and egg was actually so delicious. I was really impressed with the pricing: nothing went above $6-7 dollars. I’d Absolutely recommend if you’re in the area”
“Very nice. Coffe shop is simple but is very nice.We visited again the next year and truly enjoyed it again. Have book exchange, if you forgot yours and the coffee and Danish are spectacular!”
“Best ice cream in Gulf Shores. No contest. I ate here with my wife and kids the last time we were in the areao. It wad so memorable we had to come back during this trip. Definitely a place we will visit every time we return to Gulf Shores.”
“The ice cream is always great here.Not sure why sometimes they ask if you wanna leave a tip at the drive thru but we won't hold that against the ??!They also have "pup cups" for the 4 legged vacationers!”
“5/5 for atmosphere and views. 4/5 on the coffee.It's not a specialty coffee spot (there aren't any of those in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach), so the coffee itself can't hit that 5/5 rating. But that said: the coffee drinks and pastries are both very tasty and very enjoyable here.Grab a mocha and drink it while sitting in a comfortable chair watching the waves roll in and the clouds drift past.And they have Guinness and Glenlivet, so that's a win too :)”
“This place popped up on my feed and when I went I was very happy to have followed my first mind. The staff and restaurant together bring a very nice atmosphere for your treats and snacks”
“We got hot dogs, ice cream and candy. Food was good. A single scoop of ice cream was huge. The people were very nice. They have a huge selection of unique candy and sodas. We would definitely go back.”
“Good ice cream. When the ferry was down due to a collision with the dock, we went looking for a place to take the girls, and this fit the bill. It was the middle of the day, and the place was empty. We walked right in and got served immediately. Everybody loved what they got.”
“Great spot for great food. Kid friendly. Play corn hole, yard dice, Jenga, connect four, etc. Outdoor space has lights and we were able to catch live music. Picture is of Eco salad with added grilled shrimp. Not pictured tuna tacos .....both were delicious. We ate around 5, line was long at 6. The jar desserts are awesome.”
“Great! I only gave a 4 cause they forgot our Lasagna in our take out order and when we ate in, my Mom got cold soup. She's 84 and thought maybe that's how it was served. Tasty tho!”
“Spent 4.5 hours here with family. Plenty of different things to do. The kids had a great time.Kid-friendliness: Plenty to do with the kids. So much so that you almost hope for a wait to be seated.”
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Kiva Grill
“Enjoyable atmosphere with incredible view of sunset. Really enjoyed their seafood. Service was excellent and very accommodating for our 2 year old granddaughter. Side dishes were good and worth the short walk!”
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Bar 45
“Was looking for a nice breakfast spot to go on our way back home from an awesome beach week. At first the entrance was a little confusing because it is off the highway and in a golf and residential community. The signage could be a bit larger or more plentiful, but like most people, Google Maps and Waze will lead you straight to the front door.Walked in and was greeted immediately. The barista was extremely helpful and patient. Recommended the Brown Sugar Latte, and had plenty of non-dairy options. The coffee was amazing! Also order the Classic Bagel breakfast, which was 2 eggs any style, crispy back (YEA!!) and real cheddar cheese. So many options for different breakfast sandwiches and bagels. And they have Conecuh sausage! Has pastries and plenty of sweet treats. The view is of the 1st tee box and the 18th green. Excellent spot for an adult beverage, plenty of coffee options and a full breakfast and lunch menu.”
“3/20The prices are very expensive& without the lunch specials it's just not worth it in our opinion.My most positive comment is the corn clam chowder was outstanding!Husbands fish was not very good.Won't be going back for a while!”
“Good food, great service, lively atmosphere. Knocking a star off for the management decisions to disguise a 3.5% credit card surcharge as a cash discount, and to suggest three tip levels of 20, 25, and 30%. THIRTY percent. Give me a break.”
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Perch
“We brought our two children (7 and 9), which was a challenge for our picky eater. But you don't come here to feed your kids. You come to experience delicious food with local ingredients served by warm and welcoming staff.We had the seafood tower, which had fresh seafood, including lobster, shrimp and oysters that were all fresh and delicious. The Ceasar salad was good (not great) but the chicken with cheese and prosciutto was delicious in a creamy sauce with peas and other greens.There were too many delicious items to pick from, so we're going back! Lamb, steak and pasta are all calling for us!Kid-friendliness: Definitely accommodating for kids, but the menu is missing chicken fingers and other basics for picky eaters”
“Surprisingly good prime rib and an excellent value for several early bird specials, most notably the single crab cake on rice for those who want to sample extra menu options. Crispy, thin onion rings were exceptional! 1/2 lb shrimp was offered hot or cold — but was overcooked. Crab boil was as good as any around….Waiter Abigail was attentive and well-informed on the menu choices. Only major drawbacks were the dirty decks outside and the completely neglected outside grounds which were unacceptably overgrown with weeds.Parking: Ample parking and handicapped parking though lower parking lot/landscaping is completely overrun with weeds.”
Latest Reviews
“Great! I only gave a 4 cause they forgot our Lasagna in our take out order and when we ate in, my Mom got cold soup. She's 84 and thought maybe that's how it was served. Tasty tho!”
“I love it here. It is my first time and our waitress Suga was so incredibly sweet and caring! Thank you Suga for making my first experience amazing. Definitely coming back!!”
“My family and I ate here. The wait was around 45 minutes to an hour. The waitress, Summer, was super friendly and helpful. I had some family at my table wanting to watch the current basketball game streaming and asked if we could change the tv to it and she found the remote for them to turn it to. The salad bar was delicious. Everyone at my table enjoyed their order from a seafood platter to my sisters fried grouper. I ordered the grilled sutchi fish and cheese grits. The amount of food was very generous. I had 2 full fillets and a pretty big bowl of cheese grits I took home to eat the next morning. We definitely recommend this restaurant!”
“Great place to eat. Prices reasonable and service good. The shrimp has a nice light breading. The chili cheese fries are great. I like their hush puppies. You can spend more and nor have as good a meal around here. Was recommended by some of the locals.”
“This is truly a gem in Gulf Shores. When you walk in, you feel like family. The staff is so friendly, the building is small but beautiful and unique, and the food on the breakfast bar was delicious. I didn’t get a chance to try out the omelette station because I was too stuffed, but everything that came off of there looked phenomenal. So glad we went here and would 100% go back.”
“Spent 4.5 hours here with family. Plenty of different things to do. The kids had a great time.Kid-friendliness: Plenty to do with the kids. So much so that you almost hope for a wait to be seated.”
“Our waitress Nia was the highlight of our meal. She was awesome! Food and drinks were good but nothing special. Portions are large which is good for taking food home. When you come in ask for Nia!!! She’s awesome! <3”
“We had such a great experience! The happy hour is excellent and their gluten free options are plentiful. I got the mahi mahi sandwich on what is the best gluten free bun I have ever had! Evan took great care of us, this will be a stop for us every year when we are in town!”
“We FINALLY found a great pizza place by the beach.! (Tried about 6 ). If you are a thin crust pizza lover, you have to try this place. Generous toppings and they go all the way to the edge of the crust. Toppings tasted fresh, unlike some of the other pizza places we’ve tried. We ordered online and took it to-go so don’t know about the table service. Our pizza was done in less than 30 minutes and it was delicious!! No waiting. Great service from the 2 young ladies that were working there this evening. No complaints. You gotta try this place out …. ?”
“We come on vacation, all the restaurants with 40 minutes or more waiting time, we decided to come here without knowing it, and we got a good surprise because they gave us good service, the food was hot and tasted great. If I lived here I would come back.”
“The food and service were both superb! The restaurant was clean and bright with great views of the Gulf. The food options were varied and all sounded amazing on their seasonal menu. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. The goat cheese/honey appetizer was delicious. The charbroiled oysters were so flavorful. And the deserts were a perfect way to finish off the perfect meal. Our server was attentive and kind. We had a lovely experience and look forward to coming back.”
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“We had such a great experience! The happy hour is excellent and their gluten free options are plentiful. I got the mahi mahi sandwich on what is the best gluten free bun I have ever had! Evan took great care of us, this will be a stop for us every year when we are in town!”
“So good! We stop here every time we are in the area. Their drinks & wraps are always top notch. Service is attentive and friendly. Never had a bad meal here. Highly recommend!!”
“The food and service were both superb! The restaurant was clean and bright with great views of the Gulf. The food options were varied and all sounded amazing on their seasonal menu. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. The goat cheese/honey appetizer was delicious. The charbroiled oysters were so flavorful. And the deserts were a perfect way to finish off the perfect meal. Our server was attentive and kind. We had a lovely experience and look forward to coming back.”
“Been coming to GS from Wisconsin since our kids were tiny. Desoto Kitchen Grill is THE best seafood in the area. The care taken in the kitchen is unmatched. Management and staff are LEGENDARY in service, personal touches (ice cream dollop served with our sweet potato casserole side) and in their genuine desire to make your experience memorable. We had an EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE and witnessed the UNBELIEVABLE quality of food! FINAL REVIEW: You’ll compare every meal to this one and then you’ll be sure to make it your last meal before ending your vacation. Thank you, Ronnie!”
“This is a locals favorite. If you are from the Northeast, and you actually know what a Philly Cheese Steak is, (really) you will immediately put this local haunt in your favorites list. The owner is from Philadelphia, you know . . . PA . . . And he has the rolls shipped in from Philly. This is the closest thing you'll ever get to Pats or Genos unless you take the "EL" downtown. If this doesn't work for you, you don't need to be here.”
“THE PLACE IS GORGEOUS!!! Love the vibe and loved the food, not a big fan on sea food but this place was so good! Bryce and Bryan were amazing made sure we had everything we needed would definitely come again!!!!!”
“My wife and I ate here last night and loved it. I got the "catch of the day", which was very lightly fried. Excellent! Very laid back. Drinks are expensive but everything else on the menu was very budget-friendly.”
“Interesting place with all the stickers, wish waitress woulda offered us some tape to leave a message?Dietary restrictions: My daughter has a seafood allergy and they prepared her dish separately ?❤️”
“Wonderful staff, the blonde girl who works all the time was so kind. I’ve come in twice in the past two weeks and she’s so joyful. Clean and the ice cream is very good.”
“Hands down the best custard I've ever had. The only way I can describe it is like eating firmer kool whip but custard. LolWe got a cherry gelati and a mango gelati and it's a layer of custard then Italian ice then more custard on top. I'd swim in this stuff.”
“Here on vacation and randomly picked this place for my morning coffee. Owner is super friendly, staff are friendly, service is great and coffee is excellent. I prefer my coffee very lightly sweet, my biggest complaint with most coffee places is they use too much syrup and the drinks are way too sweet. I usually have to cut the amounts of syrup/flavor in half even just in a simple latte with one flavor. My lavender latte and coconut latte here were perfectly sweet for my taste without any modifications. If we ever come back to Gulf Shores this will be my stop for coffee again!”
“First of all it is a thin crust. I like thin crust pizza. The sauce was good, the cheese was Mozzarella, the pepperoni was sliced thin and curled up as it cooked. The sausage was small and crumbled up, the onions were chopped small. The crust was cooked perfectly. The joint was clean and the woman who took the order was pleasant and knowledgeable and assembled the pie correctly and cooked it as good as it could be. I find nothing at all to complain about this. The pie was just as expected. Ready to be picked up in 10 Minutes!??"?" This place gets 5 stars and will continue to get my business.”
“The staff went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure we had an amazing dinner! It was a 30 minute wait when we walked out one amazing gentleman asked what was wrong, the same one who opened the door for our family, we told him we were going back to our car to wait, he walked down to where we were parked which was at the end of the lot on adjacent parking lot asked a question about seating and then went back. Came back not even 5 minutes later to get us to tell us he has a table ready for us!! They were professional, courtesy, and knew what to suggest and never had to wonder where our server was. Id give 10 stars if I could, but only able to give 5! I want them to know they definitely have a new lifelong tourist visitor in me!! Only negative thing was they were out of steak which was what we were all going to order but it’s ok!”
“Absolutely fabulous, start to finish !! Portions are HUGE, service is exemplary and don't let the 'Swamp Soup' scare you ? it's delicious !!! 5✨️”
“The pizza was on point. And the wings, fell right off the bone. I would highly recommend this place to anyone all agesKid-friendliness: Great place for the familyWheelchair accessibility: No problems.”
“Tip for busy days....sit outside at the bar cabana out to the left. You'll be able to order and have it delivered out there saving lots of time. Plus, it's a nice, more private atmosphere. What a fun place with bomb oysters and great drinks. We always hit you guys up when we're in town. Steps from the beach. Lots of parking. Great views. Live music and families having fun. Love it.”