This is really a Rouses grocery store with an excellent deli area. I like that the meats and…read moreofferings are fresh. I like to get my fruit here because it is often locally sourced and very fresh. The staff is always helpful and cooperative. Sometimes it's pretty busy because of tourists, but everyone is always kind.

Southern food includes Meat-and-Three restaurants, barbeque, fried ANYthing, fresh caught fish, and…read morehunted game. Hominy, hush puppies, cornbread, grits, Alabama white sauce on any meat, especially smoked chicken, are all popular in Alabama. BBQ is practically a religion in the South! As former certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) certified judges, my husband and I completed the training and paid the fees to be certified. The "KCBS way" is different from a lot of people's preferences in that, for example, a BBQ rib should actually have some "pull" to it, meaning, when you bite into it, your mouth should leave a mark in the rib. This means "fall off the bones" ribs are not KDBS quality, despite how many love that rib consistency. The KCBS judges slots fill up so quickly and required us to travel at our own cost and we did not judge any KCBS events. Back to Southern food. Deep fried double Oreos are one of the many fried foods here in Huntsville, and Melt restaurant features them on their menu. Meat-and-Three restaurants feature a meat (usually fried pork chop, meatloaf, BBQ, fried catfish, country fried steak/chicken) and three sides (fried okra, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked potato, potato salad, cole slaw, French fries) and bread options such as cornbread, rolls, hush puppies. While Southern Cooking is absolutely delicious, I have to limit it because lets face it, it is high in calories and cholesterol. When I do indulge, it's shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and fried whole okra.

Went there for lunch. Amazing experience all the way around. I will definitely be back for the food…read morethe atmosphere and the service and the beer selection. ATMOSPHERE Nothing too special about the atmosphere here. I just love that. It was nice clean open area with large windows and plenty of seating and easy to get around. The bar area look cool and the layout was nice. FOOD this is why you came here, right! All kinds of fish cooked all kinds of different ways. Delicious gumbo. Love that pimento cheese ball appetizer with that blueberry pepper jelly! For lunch, I had the meat and three. It was all good, especially the collard greens. SERVICE THIS WAS MAYBE SOME OF THE BEST SERVICE I HAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS IN ORANGE BEACH THIS WEEKEND. OUR SERVER WAS SO AMAZING. I HATE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT SHE WAS ON TOP OF IT AND SUPER DELIGHTFUL. DRINKS The bar area looked really nice. Most of my table had iced tea which everybody enjoyed. I also got a beer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was very impressed by their beer selection and they are a verified venue on the Untappd app so you can go to that app to look at all the beer selection and even filter and sort the beers so that you can have an easier time selecting the proper beverage. It even came out in a glass that matched the beer that I had! I like that extra touch.

I went after church on Sunday with my sister and brother in law about 1:45 pm. The place wasn't…read morecrowded. Had a laid back beach vibe. They had a meat and three sides which is a southern thing. I chose the fresh catch. with side salad, boiled red potatoes, and greens. I had asked the server for the salad first. But it was brought with the meal. The salad was fresh and crisp, with a surprise of a small Peppa dew pepper. Blazing red with a little heat and delicious. Haven't seen them in a restaurant ever. Unfortunately my fish and potatoes were cold, cold and butter congealed. The greens were warm and good I had also ordered the cornbread. It was refreshing to see that it wasn't the usual cake like kind, plus not the ultra sweet kind either. More bread like with a hint of sweetness. Delicious. The fish and potatoes had a nice flavor but unfortunately the cold food spoiled the experience. Since I was a guest of my sister I didn't say anything about the cold food. What a disappointment. Maybe when I return things will be better.

It's been 6 years since my 4 star and gotta report that this spot is a solid 5 and continuing to…read moreimpress!!! ​My honey and I were already regular locals back then, but over the years they have somehow continue to kick things another level when you're not paying attention :-); The Philly cheesesteaks are still the absolute gold standard around here, which is saying a lot coming from someone who used to live right in Philadelphia and knows the real deal. I have a few faves like the cheesy mushrooms and the BBQ shrimp, and nowadaya you can't just look at the regular menu. You have to check out their daily specials board because they are constantly knocking it out of the park with creative new dishes and fresh catches. ​The atmosphere is just even more welcoming, but the outdoor seating is much improved with some sand and stage, perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. They updated their operating hours too, so they are now open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Whether you want to escape the usual tourist trap seafood lines, watch a game on their big screens, or just grab a ice cold beer, or really strong drink, with friendly folks, this place just keeps getting better. If you haven't been by lately, you are seriously missing out. Highly recommended!!! 5/26/26

My husband ate here yesterday and insisted on me giving it a try. It, along with the service we…read morereceived, was phenomenal. I got the cheesesteak with provolone and cheese wiz and added bell peppers/onions-you've gotta try it! The experience was so great I forgot to take pictures along the way! These cheesecake egg rolls were perfectly fried! We are only here for a week and may be eating it for a third time before we leave!

Enjoyed our lunch there. Crawfish pistol appetizer was unique and flavorful. Definitely would…read moreorder those again. Swamp Soup, well not my jam. Service was fast and friendly. Fried Shrimp meal came with Fries, fried okra, and some of the best hush puppies I've had in a. Long time. Decor was tasteful and beach themed. Definitely on my list of good food at a good value that assumes my return visit.

After being disappointed with food the night before that we got at a popular Oceanside…read moreestablishment we were a little wary of trying this one. However we were pleasantly surprised with just how good it really was! We shared a meal and were glad we did. There was plenty of food for two. However, I highly recommend you upgrade and buy the extra swamp soup if you decide to share a meal. It is well worth it! We even got a piece of complimentary strawberry cake as a surprise at the end. It's a fairly large place inside and it was empty when we got there, but it was the middle of the afternoon, so that probably accounts for that.

We popped in here for dinner tonight with our volleyball team and families. All 40 of us! We're in…read moretown for a tournament this weekend and this spot was perfect for us. Great food, live music, outdoor games, etc ... Would definitely come back!

Short drive off the main road to a quiet spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Very friendly staff…read morewith great service. A lot of indoor and outdoor games for the table. The food was solid and the live music was a nice touch. Truly enjoyed our time here as a family!

Good country cooking like mama used to make!!! The cornbread is even made in a cast iron skillet.read more

I love the food it's fantastic the bbq melts in your mouth and the bread pudding is to die for the…read morepoppy seed chicken is great you can't beat the price for a buffet

Got on the online wait list about 10 minutes before heading over and only had about a 10 minute…read morewait. The food was absolutely amazing and our waitress was awesome. Highly recommend!

By far, De Soto's is my favorite casual dining spot in Gulf Shores! I love it so much that I ate…read morethere three times during my week in town. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is wonderful. I especially enjoy their Friday special--Fried Parmesan Encrusted Flounder with aioli sauce--and the Sunday special, Baked Parmesan Encrusted Flounder with aioli. Both are absolutely delicious. I like the sauce so much that I always ask for extra. I also love the fried green tomatoes--so much that I order a double portion as both of my sides. And I request their remoulade sauce for dipping, which makes them even better. My husband and I usually go to DeSoto's for lunch, but we recently decided to try dinner because they offer a great senior menu. We ordered one broiled seafood platter and one fried seafood platter. Both had a generous amount of seafood and were scrumptious. We saved about $20 just for being "older patrons" (lol). I think it's fantastic that this restaurant offers discounts to customers 55 and up.

While down in the Gulf Shores, we stopped by this place and were not disappointed! We got there…read morefor an early evening supper and we were glad we did because it filled up fast! We sat what was considered "outside" which at the time they had awnings down. So it was comfortable. Our server was awesome, super nice and very attentive. Never had to wait long. We never had to wait long for our food either. We had hush puppies for an appetizer, which were good. Husband had breaded shrimp. Which were nicely light and breaded. I had the Steamed Island Combo with crab legs, and deep-water reds which I have never had before until then and they were delicious! And HUGE! You cannot quite tell by my picture, but there were a ton of them under all of that. Highly recommend recommended it. I would definitely go back there!

We came here 2 nights in a row. Usually I wouldn't do that, but the place was close to where we…read morewere staying and had great fresh fish. The first night I got a salad with fresh catch and the second night I had the grouper dinner with fries. I also got the crab claw appetizer and the jalepeño stuffed shrimp appetizer. The crab claws were fantastic scampi style. The fish was fantastic. The frozen cocktails could've been better, but they were strong. Great place to go, but does not have beach views as some of the photos seem to make it appear.

First and foremost, we decided to go here because it had a fantastic selection of seafood,…read morebeautiful outdoor seating area, and live music. We were not disappointed at all. The appetizers were delicious (seafood stuffed mushrooms and fried pickles), and the entrees were gigantic. What made the trip a 10/10 for us is the management. I had a medical episode and the manager, our waitress, and the owner of the restaurant sat with my family and me until the ambulance arrived. Not only did the owner refuse our money and paid for our entire meal, he also made sure our waitress was tipped as well. Fantastic place to eat, and the owner is an angel. We will be back every single time we come down to our home away from home.

My wife's favorite restaurant in Alabama! She refuses to go down to OB unless I promise her a meal…read moreat Tin Top. Ordered the Mushroom Appetizer last time, they were the BOMB. Those will be a requirement for every future visit. Have had fried, grilled, and baked seafood there, all excellent. The only disappointing item I've ever had there was the Chocolate Raspberry Crème Brûlée. That dish was a total disappointment. Tin Top is our "Go To" restaurant on the coast, we always look forward to going there. Great value for the price, Not price gouging like some places that serve everything fried at a premium price, while living off name recognition of the restaurant. (Under the bridge, and at the beach road intersection)- IYKYK

The rolls.... We heard about the rolls that were thrown at you and had to experience for ourselves…read more We were NOT disappointed! We had an absolute blast here. We had to wait about 15mins for a table which was fine bc it was dinner time and it's a popular spot. We sat down and it wasn't 2 mins when the Famous rolls came out. The young man who threw them was super nice and I swear he should be in the MLB, he's got an arm on him I tell ya. Honey caught his roll with no issues. I caught mine straight in the chest and it exploded. It looked a little worse for the wear but BOY WAS IT GOOD!!!! Our server was super friendly and got everything out to us quickly. There were various servers with fried okra, macaroni and tomato's, black eyed peas, and other amazing sides. My only complaint was that they wouldn't serve me from the kids menu. I had a medical procedure that doesn't allow for me to eat much and the server said she wasn't allowed to serve me from that menu. Aside from that, everything else was amazing and we had a blast. We loved it!!!

Yeah, I know it's a tourist trap, but haven't been there in O'15 years or more. Was down here by…read moremy self, so why not? Louis was server, and extremely friendly and attentive. Place is buzzing but he was right on point. Food.... Ok, I've paid more for less. Food not the of the quality I remembered. But, what hasn't changed in 15+ years. If I remember the chicken fried steak back then was hand breaded. They're now converted to the Sysco style commercial available item. Not different than what you'd buy at Sam's. Whipped potatoes were definitely instant. The rolls were hot and fresh and as advertised served in a unique fashion. The "pass around" they bring to the table add to the uniqueness of eating there. Kind of a Cracker Barrel vibe with similar to slightly better food. Definitely a lot more going on in the dining room than Cracker Barrel. Tourist Trap, Definitely. Tourist Trap worth the experience? Yes. Not a place I'd eat every time I'm down here, but there are lots of places with worse food which you'll pay a lot more for. A place you should try at least once. If not nothing else to improve your baseball or softball catching techniques.