What a delightful experience! A friend and I enjoyed breakfast on the Gulf. Food was yum! But the stand-out was the small-town-friendly service. Desiree greeted us like we were the very people she hoped to see that day then handed us off to Keen who was even friendlier. I'm gluten-intolerant so Keen quickly grabbed a GF menu for me. I ended up ordering ala carte and was very satisfied. Brought my husband home a sweet roll bigger than his head. He's loving it! Just an all-around great experience. When I receive service like that I know there must be an awesome management team keeping everyone so happy! Keep up the good work, Desiree and Keen! read more

Coastal is a big place and the outdoor area overlooking the water is a very pleasant place to have drinks and eat at an umbrella covered table. California coastal vibe only Gulf Coast. Service isn't particularly fast and we got the feeling they really didn't care if we came or went. I guess harried and indifferent would describe it. They have an appetizer of blackened shrimp that probably comes with 8 or 9 shrimp. It is excellent and delicious. Best thing we had on the entire trip. They have a pretty little appetizer plate with a cream cheese covered with a peach and pepper sauce that's a little spicy. It is beautifully presented with grapes and flowers. Very yummy. read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Outdoor eating area, cranberry mixed drinks, cheese and crackers with peach pepper drizzle. - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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I have eaten here 3x. I certainly recommend it. The beach view is great. The service is attentive and cordial. I tried the Fried domestic blue crab claws, Fresh gulf fish basket with blackened grouper Gulf fish sandwich amd the Ancient Grain Salad with blackened grouper. All cooked perfectly and delicious. read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Ancient Grain salad with blackened grouper - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Coastal is a great spot for food, drinks, and great views of the white sand beach. Pretty big with a lot of seating and good service. The food was super good and some of the best tuna I've had! I would definitely return! read more

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I travel to Orange Beach once w year on business and ALWAYS make a stop here. I can't vouche for much of the menu because I always get the oysters. The dozen raw I had were clean, plump & delicious. And the follow ip 1/2 dozen cajun were amazing! Sitting in the deck overlooking the ocean with a nice breeze. Aaaaaah!. read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Cajun oysters - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Beautiful view and wonderful service always. Food is great and so are the drinks, but just a little on the expensive side. Definitely worth it for the atmosphere though read more

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Food was good. Service was excellent. Ambiance and setting was outstanding. Just a cool vibe and view. read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Outside patio dining - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Coastal was our favorite meal our entire trip to the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area. Our amazing experience started with being greeted by Corey the attendant as we entered the parking lot. Corey is a gem and Coastal is so lucky to have someone like him. The vibes of our meal stemmed from our interaction with him. Our boys couldn't stop talking about Corey during our entire trip and every restaurant we ate at couldn't compare because they didn't have someone like Corey. When we would drive by Coastal, the boys would say "is Corey working?" Service inside the restaurant was great as well! Our server grabbed our drinks right away. He was very helpful with our questions as well. I had the fresh gulf fish sandwich, my son had the oysters, his friend had the filet mignon, and my husband had the filet as well. My husband opted for the add on of lump crab meat to his filet. Everything was prepared perfectly. The oysters were HUGE. We tried three desserts because we couldn't pick one. All three were amazing for different reasons. My favorite for the chocolate peanut butter pie, but the carrot cake and the key lime cheesecake were also great. This restaurant is beautiful inside. We didn't check out the outside area. Thank you to Coastal for giving us a wonderful experience. read more

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We popped in on a Saturday afternoon at the end of May, and were able to get a table beachside without a wait. Wesley was a great server, and the food and drinks were delicious. We had the tuna nachos, the grouper tacos, and the hamburger, and it was all delicious read more

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The place was beautiful. Very nice gulf view. We started with the tuna dip. It was really good and the jalapeño relish that comes with it is amazing. He had the snapper and it was cooked perfectly. Very fresh and so much flavor. I had the shrimp and grits. Everything cooked perfectly. I had never had a grit cake before. The shrimp were delicious The waitress was great. They were busy but she made sure we were taken care of and the manager. I assume, came out to make sure the food was good and we were happy. Don't let the waiting like scare you, they were really quick in getting us seated. This was a perfect end to our first vacation in Orange Beach. read more

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Went here on a Thursday night in February and everything was wonderful. I sat at the bar with Taylor is the bartender. He could not have been any better. The view is amazing. The wide options of seating is so cool, and the vibe is just what you would want at the beach. I got a beer and a can called cheap sunglasses, the crab dip, and gumball balls. Everybody in my party thought everything was awesome. I also got some food to go from the other bar to the right. Lisa and Andrew took great care of me making sure I had everything in my to go boxes and everything was bagged up nicely with extra utensils and napkins. Lisa helped me make some modifications to my dishes so that everybody in my party was able to split the dishes and try different things and we also accommodated people with different spiciness level preferences. To go I got the crab claws, the shrimp tacos, and the grouper sandwich. We were all very happy with those. We will definitely be back! read more

Sunday Brunch was excellent! Outdoor dining with a great gulf view and live music. I chose the Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict with a side of cheese grits. Oh My Goodness! I've had grits all my life but never this good. Smooth and creamy with Gouda cheese and seasoning. My sister had the Breakfast Bake; eggs sausage and cheese in a pastry bowl with a side of potato. She enjoyed hers as well. We also had the Stuffed French Toast with Blueberries and a Raspberry drizzle. It was so good! Service was friendly and excellent. I would definitely recommend CoastAl read more

The pimento cheese oysters are to DIE for! So good! The crab cake Benedict was also amazing - the portion was substantial enough that I had to take half of the second Benedict home. The oysters are a must try and I would definitely come back here just for them! read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Pimento cheese oysters - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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We arrived at CoastAL and were told it would be about 75 minutes. We got some drinks and let our kids chill and dance with the live music. It was a long wait, but at that point it would have been the same anywhere else. Once we were seated we ordered crab claws and the gulf coast blue crab dip for the table and my husband ordered a dozen oysters on the half shell. The oysters were so good. For dinner the table ordered Asian Tuna Salad, Shrimp and Grits, Mahi Mahi, & Grilled Gulf Grouper. Everything was so good. We quite literally shut the restaurant down. We were some of the very last tables left for the night. Our service was good. The food was great. We will be back. read more

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The views are so worth checking out this spot. We went at sunset for a couple drinks and it was amazing. The drinks were also very good. read more

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This place to me was a 10-10 experience. Seated quickly. Bloody Mary- fantastic. Oysters-the best I've had in years. Perfectly fresh. The pimento cheese board? Perfect. The couple next to us was celebrating their 30 year anniversary and they were lovely to meet. I took a piece of carrot cake home and ate it for breakfast. Amazing. Go here. read more

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Great service! J-Mac was the best, pimento cheese was divine for a quick bite. The castaway was quite sugary but if you're into that it is the thing!!! read more

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Beautiful facility! Loved the beachside dining. We came for a combined family birthday dinner. Food was delicious....pricey but good I got the shrimp and grits Loved the different spin on the grits (cake) Sister got the oysters... highly recommended and she thoroughly enjoyed them. Dakota was fantastic! We were told to come here by multiple people and it's definitely a must try while in area read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Overall 4 Stars Ambiance : 5 Stars for the view, 4 stars for the restaurant itself. If you want a spectacular sunset view or a beautiful gulf view then this restaurant is the place to be at. The restaurant itself splits into three section. A huge bar with a lot of seating and TVs, and outdoor section with a limited bar menu (great for family w kids and entertainment) and a nicer dining section with a more sophisticated menu options. We opted to the outdoor section because of our family and we didn't want to eat too heavy. Server: 4 stars out server was pleasant, friendly, professional and easy to talk to. Though it wasn't super busy she had a enough tables to keep her hustling but she made sure we had everything and automatically brought out drinks when we were running low with out asking. Food: 3.5 Stars - due to where we were seating the menu was limited but enough if you want a light meal. We opted for the following: Appetizer: Pimento Cheese 3.5 Stars House made white cheddar pimento cheese, seasonal jam, praline pecans, assorted crackers, seasonal fruit. The cheese had balsamic vinegar, nuts, and thin crackers. Stars - it was good a flavorful. The presentation was beautiful. The cheese was nutty and pleasant to the palate. It wasn't sharp or too mild. Island Shrimp Tacos: 4 Stars Key lime glazed shrimp, island rice, avocado mousse, aged white cheddar, pico de gallo, spicy mayo, micro cilantro. Served on a fresh flour tortilla. Due to the wet ingredients, this taco really need a second tortilla to hold the food. A lot of the items kept falling out and your fingers were drenched with the salsa. The shrimp were flavorful with key limes glazed. The island rice was a nice addition giving it a little bit more substance. Also, we believe the tacos would have better using pan charred corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. Mango Tuna Tacos* 3.5 Stars Soy sesame marinated raw tuna, CoastAL slaw, diced mango, spicy mayo, micro cilantro, sesame glaze, toasted sesame seeds. This taco has a deep fried corn tortilla and it was a good support for the tuna and other ingredients. However, you can barely taste the diced mango. And it requires additional acidity (lime or lemon) to balance the sweet flavor of the sesame glazed sauce. Also, we think the dish should have been served with 3 instead of 2 tacos. Fresh Gulf Fish - Grouper House fries, CoastAL slaw. 4 Stars The grilled grouper was meaty, hot and fresh. Not too fishy and went well with the fries. Add lemon to the fish for acidity. Ancient Grain Salad 4.5 Stars Ancient grains, mixed greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, shoestring carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, dried cherries, champagne vinaigrette. A large dish w grilled chicken (optional). The chicken was juicy and seasoned well and it balanced out the flavors of the salad ingredients and feta cheese. It was a favorite! NOTE: all dishes were served w fries, pasta salad or fruit medley. Get the fries. They were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Crunchy and hot! read more

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Food was amazing. Service was in the bar area at lunch and you could tell our waitress just wanted to be done with her shift. But we enjoyed the view, the drinks and the music. read more

Fantastic beachfront view for brunch! We enjoyed two well-mixed mimosas, a classic Bennie, the daily bake, and a carafe of coffee--everything was spot on. Relaxed atmosphere with a view that can't be beat, and the staff kept things running smoothly. Highly recommended for brunch. Bonus: they've got some great merch too! read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Charged me $51 for three margaritas. Prices have gone up over 50%. Sorry guys can't afford over $60 with tip for that. See ya! read more

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Stopped by while on vacation with my family. We went here twice and had both the brunch and lunch. The food was really good and the view was unbeatable. The service in the brunch section was fantastic. They forgot our appetizer in the lunch section and brought it out late, but other than that it was really good! read more

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This was our first time going to Coastal, we hadn't heard anything about it and decided to check it out for dinner. We chose to sit in the outside bar area as it was a little chilly with a breeze rolling in off the ocean tonight. The mood was nice with live music and lots of fun family conversations going on. We ordered the nachos with raw tuna to start with and was not disappointed. For our meal we ordered the grilled chicken tacos which were amazing. The server was super friendly and gave lots of details on each dish. All in all, it was a 10! We will be going back in the future. Thank you Coastal for making our dinner experience awesome! read more

The food was great and the view was amazing (even in the off season). The margaritas were just okay. The waiter was fast and friendly. read more

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Waitress was great! Very sweet, conversational, made us feel welcome. Cool area and cool set up. Very trendy and cute. The pimento appetizer was delicious! My husband and I were surprised that we liked this as much as we did. The entrees were a bit disappointing. Both of our sandwiches fell apart when eating. French fries were good but heavily seasoned which I think I would've preferred just a bit of salt. Overall a cute place and nice beachfront spot read more

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Coastal was just ok. We were a party of 8 and arrived shortly after they opened for lunch. Oddly, the hostess seated us outside in the blazing sun--even though the inside was mostly empty. We asked to move indoors because it was unbearable. Food-wise, my jumbo shrimp was good, and my husband enjoyed his burger. The restaurant is beautiful and open. Our kiddos loved looking out toward the water. read more

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The food was blah and expensive but our waitress Nina was amazing! It was crowded and they seated our group of 10 fairly quickly read more

Food was excellent. Had shrimp and grits it was very good but wish it had come with some andouille sausage to put it over the top. The server Courtney was very good and answered any and all questions we had. Dessert was great. Had the bread pudding with a banana foster sauce and others in the group had the chocolate cake with espresso ice cream and they loved it. read more

The food was amazing, the view from the restaurant was beautiful and the service was impeccable. J-Mac took care of us. She made sure we had everything we needed and took care of various allergies and preferences and made us feel special. Great lady and service. When you go, ask for her table. read more

I love this place it's truly my favorite beach in the south. It's THE CLEANEST BEACH beach by far and this is truly my happy place! Food: Great out near the beach. Haven't had a bad serving yet! Service: Has always been so hospitable makes me want hit the road to go now! Ambiance: If you are a aquaphile you will be at home. read more

Came the the gumbo festival and it did not disappoint! Amazing turn out and amazingly talented gumbos to try! Every table was decorated and each gumbo had its own flair. Coastal OB has the perfect venue for hosting such a festival with the best view (Gulf of America), shaded outdoor bar, gift shop, bathrooms, stage with a band, and a turfed handicap accessible access for all to enjoy. Parking is challenging because it was a festival. Great experience! read more

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I really like it here. We came here several times. It's very relaxing. Reminds me of being in Hawaii. We drank Bushwhackers. They were outstanding. Service is really good. Food is delicious. I enjoyed the live music. The views and sunsets are gorgeous. Great spot! read more

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What a fantastic seafood place! We had 10 in our family and were very well accommodated. We dined on the lovely patio near the water. We shared various apps including grouper bites, fried crab claws. I ordered the shrimp & grit cake. Delish! The grouper was also fantastic!! Everyone really enjoyed their meals! Oysters on the half shell were excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Grouper over dirty rice, asparagus and lovely sauce - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Came back a second time after a not so great experience last time; and it was 1000 times better this time. Food was great, service was great and it was a great place to eat outside. read more

Before coming, I'd recommend reading through the reviews. I saw mention of a dress code and noticed the owner said it was listed on their website--but it honestly took me quite a while to actually find it. It wasn't clearly stated online or anywhere on the property that I remember seeing, which was a bit frustrating. That said, the atmosphere is a solid 10/10--really beautiful and definitely the highlight of the experience. The service was also excellent, and our server was attentive and great throughout the night. The food, though, was more of a 6/10. The menu is pretty limited, and the pricing doesn't really match the quality or taste. The appetizers were actually better than several of the entrees at our table. By the end of the night, the bill was pretty hefty, and it felt like we were paying more for the ambiance than the food itself. I'd recommend going if you're specifically looking for a great atmosphere, but there are definitely other spots nearby that offer better food at a more reasonable price. read more

Let's start with the vibe, super scenic and open and couple friendly, family friendly and definitely date friendly. The ambiance is soft lighting and date like without it being so exclusive to that vibe. You get the outside feel with out being hindered by the weather if it were to rain. steps from the beach. Now the food... Wowwwww!!!! This place is my new favorite down here ! The blackened chicken pasta was PERFECT!! Like the most perfect taste of grilled and blackened ! Grouper bites with the pineapple sauce was something to write home to mom about !! Drinks were phenomenal as well !! This place is a must if you are in Gulf Shores !! Service was very welcoming and attentive! Will make this a must stop every time we come down here for vacay! read more

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The service here was unmatched, our server was so nice and fun! I thought the crab leg portions were generous and the food was flavorful. The drinks were also delicious and cute (we had the orange dreamsicle red bull cocktail). There was also plenty of seating inside and outside and no wait, despite there being a long line! The crab legs were a little tougher than other crab places I've been to, but still delicious. read more

Coastal Orange Beach - Crab Leg Entree - Seafood Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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A perfect place to enjoy the view and beauty of Orange Beach! The drinks were tasty and food delicious. Have never had more delicious shrimp tacos and they were stuffed so full of shrimp I had to eat some of them with a fork in order to pick up the taco. The blackened chicken salad was fresh and delicious as well and a great option for a non-seafood eater. Our waiter, Michael, was attentive and efficient without being intrusive. We'll be back for a Fat Tuesday event he told us about. Highly recommend! read more

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We went here on our vacation to Gulf Shores for the first time. Orange Beach is a short drive and lots to see there. Taylor was our server and she did a very good job. We had popcorn shrimp, kids cheeseburgers, shrimp tacos, tuna poke nachos, Key lime cheesecake, pimento cheese appetizer, fried crab claws, and lots of good drinks. It was a very nice day and it was beautiful weather. I highly recommend this place. read more

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