I drove two hours just to try Avenue Pub. I had never heard of the restaurant before and only…read morediscovered it through a Facebook post, but it was absolutely worth the drive. The first thing that impressed me was the ample parking. The restaurant also has a small private beach area for customers, along with a great bar area overlooking the water. The property is handicap accessible with both ramps and stairs, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by Assistant Manager Taylor. He made me feel extremely welcome and even recommended a lunch item from the menu. I took his advice and ordered the Pork Ribeye Sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. On the side, I had a salad with their homemade ranch dressing. Without a doubt, this is some of the best ranch dressing I have ever had. The bartender, Cody, was outstanding as well. I tried the Lime Margarita, Blackberry Mojito, and the Strawberry Basil drink. Every one of them was fantastic. You can tell this is a place that people genuinely enjoy working at. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the customers all seemed happy to be there. It's rare to find a restaurant that gets everything right, but Avenue Pub comes very close. If you're anywhere near Orange Beach, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back.

As you can see a great view to sit and enjoy a margarita or beer…read more Ordered the Pub Fries, not spectacular, but not bad. A huge serving, could have been a little crisper, but still tasty. Service was quick, could have been a little more attentive. Had to wave someone down for a second drink. Overall a cool place to enjoy the ocean breeze and smell of the salt water.

Had another great dinner with the steak tacos and Boudin egg rolls. Very busy and fun atmosphere as…read morealways

The food was so good! I got the wings which hit the spot. The music was loud but typical for a bar…read moreand it created a fun atmosphere and added a lot to the overall vibe of the restaurant. The only downside was the service. While our waiter was quick and efficient, the vibe was off. He kind of seemed annoyed that we were there . It wasn't terrible, but it definitely didn't match the vibes. I'd still recommend this restaurant for the great food and enjoyable music. I feel like the night life would be so fun!

I didn't know what to expect when I showed up at the Gulf. It's a neat concept. You order at the…read morewindow and then take a seat to enjoy the view! I ordered the Cobia BLT and it did not disappoint!! It might be the best sandwich I've ever had. The bartender, Panda, made me a beachy cocktail called the surfs up and I loved it! Go check out the gift shop! I found the cutest cups and shirts to bring home with me! The gulf is a must if you're in Orange beach!

I love the gulf! It has such an amazing view! And the food is awesome. The mahi tacos are my…read morefavorite! The gift shop has so much cute stuff and the girls in there are so sweet. Go see Panda at the bar and she'll make you the best margarita of your life!!

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

Great service, fantastic mai tai, excellent cheesesteaks. The Caesar salad was the best I've had in…read more20 years, except the family didn't like it had tomatoes (they were great). Wonderful place to go on a Friday or Saturday night when everyplace else has 1 to 2 hour waits. We will definitely be back!

Big Beach offers live music almost every night! They have a nice variety of beer. The food menu is…read morevery limited, but it was good. Service is quick and friendly. Ambiance inside is very nice. They also have a nice patio area for seating outside and they are dog friendly inside as well as the patio.

Big Beach Brewing is a really nice brewery! I only had one beer during my visit, the area two five…read moreone. It's a hazy ipa and I really enjoyed it! The inside space offers a lot of seating and they have televisions. Lots of seating outside too! Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms. The drink menu has something for beer and non beer drinkers. I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in Gulf shores. The service I received was decent.

We saw flying adverts for this place while at the beach, so we figured why not?…read more We found it pretty easily and it gives a very comfortable vibe, so dress up or down they will welcome you in. Our server, Michael was absolutely wonderful. (Plus he has amazing hair!) Anyway, we started with my Smoked Old Fashioned (It was ok, bartender went a little heavy on the bitters, and I should've asked for Bulleit Rye but that was my bad.) Anyway, Honey got a Black and Blue. Both came out super quick and we were instantly refreshed. We chose to sit in the patio bc the weather was nice and not too hot or cold. It was just right. We started with the ColCannon Boxty Appetizer. It is small balls of shredded potatoes that are fried, and come with a delish aioli dipping sauce. We chose to split the Shepherds pie for our main course. The meat gave me meat loaf vibes but with a ground beef texture and a unique aftertaste.. It was good, just the texture is unique! It came with a small portion of the Brown Bread with Garlic butter. It was good! We asked for more Garlic butter. It was delicious! We would've ordered a Creme Brûlée but we were both stuffed. It was overall a great place and we will visit it again. A must visit if you are in Orange Beach!

We decided to try The Galway for dinner one night during our short time at Gulf Shores. It was a…read morechoice we were overall quite happy with! Coming for dinner on a Friday night, we were definitely concerned about getting a spot to eat. Parking is definitely limited, but we were pleased to find there was no way for a table outside. The weather was lovely and the music piped outside (often featuring Irish artists such as one of my favorites, Hozier!) made the whole atmosphere perfect. The inside is cute (albeit dim) and fulfills the pub fantasy. The ladies' restroom was clean. Our waitress was cheerful and fun. It took a little while for her to come get our drink order but after that she was johnny on the spot. The other waitstaff was friendly and professional too. My parents split the fish and chips, I got the chicken pot pie, and we split a side of colcannon. The sweet tea I had to drink was a little on the unsweet side for me, but I often find that's the case at restaurants on the gulf...further evidence that Florida/the gulf area is fundamentally different from the rest of the Deep South. Lol. My parents definitely enjoyed the fish and chips overall. I think my dad was hoping for a little more salt/seasoning in the fish breading but my mom was VERY pleased with hers. I'd never had colcannon before and thought what we got was just alright, figuring it wasn't really for me. My mom, who's tried it a few times different places, said she'd had a lot better. It had a pretty strong beer taste from the gravy on top. I'd be curious to try it again somewhere else and see how it compares. The shining star of the night was definitely my chicken pot pie. The crust was delightfully brown, the chicken was succulent and plentiful, and the sauce it swam in with the tender veggies was super flavorful and aromatic. It was perfect for a very slightly chilly evening. The brown bread served with it was absolutely delightful too, warm and rich and topped with delicious herb butter. I could easily eat a whole loaf. This was a great meal! Thanks for a unique and tasty dinner in Gulf Shores! I highly recommend the chicken pot pie to anyone considering it. :)

Had the best time ever! I ordered the blackened chicken pasta. It was really good and I have so…read moremany leftovers! The atmosphere was fun Corey J was the besttttt

While this seems to be a lovely establishment, I would steer clear of it if you have any food…read moreallergies. Apparently it is not important enough to service staff to understand what is like to have someone in your party that has a food allergy. The most important thing, is to have the ability to empathize with your guests, and make their experience a good one. If there is an issue with cross contamination in your kitchen, then create an area in the kitchen solely to address those with food allergy needs. For example, when your customer tells you the sprite has no flavor, you don't just come back and tell them it looks fine to me and everything is hooked up. Try tasting it yourself and at least bring a new cup of it to the table. Don't come back empty handed. Then there was the Crab Cakes. After all of the seafood places I have been to in the southeast I found these crab cakes to be just so so. If you are going to deep fry them, please understand that the crab meat will turn to the consistency of tuna salad and is not pleasant to eat whatsoever. Perhaps skip the breading/deep fry and pan fry them instead? While the breading on the crab cake was crisp and delicious, it was a little off setting to have mushy crab on the inside. Again, this was a beautiful venue with a great view. I am troubled by the lack of attention to detail, especially when it comes to addressing your guests.

Great little bar, cheap drinks and live music! This is a 3am bar, they have live music from…read more10pm-2am, and serve food till 2am! Drinks are good and very reasonable, and there are two pool tables! Only reason I gave 4 stars is this is a smoking bar....not a big deal, just not a plus for me...

Unfortunately, I'm leaving this one star review, as much as I don't want to. We sat at a table and…read moreafter waiting 15 minutes we weren't greeted or our order taken even though the bartender saw us walking through the door. We came for the food and the drinks after reading others' reviews but we left hungry and thirsty. Very disappointing.