Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Old Salt Tavern

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

    Old Salt Tavern Photos

    Business Info

    OLD SALT TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Old Salt Tavern

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Ummmm burger with sweet potato fries
    Emily N.

    First time visiting Old Salt Tavern. First the good, ambiance is nice, I like the quote by Toby Keith on the wall. We sat in the high top tables near the bar and it felt a little tight wrt space between tables. Service was okay, started out promising but after food was served our waitress sort of disappeared on us. I had to flag down the manger to get our bill. So the food... they have a happy hour but it's only drinks, no deals on apps. We did get the fried pickles and banana peppers and they were tasty, but pickles were too salty IMO. Was the app worth $12? Absolutely not. My daughter said the sweet potato fries were good but would have been great had they come out hot! She was not a fan of the Mac n cheese, said pasta was overcooked and the cheese was not thick, didn't stick to the pasta like it should. Also it had tomatoes in it, which I thought was odd. My husband had the smokehouse burger (two 4oz patties) and he said it was tasty, he'd get it again but said the "fries" were odd. Because of how they are sliced they got cold really fast (more surface area). I had the Umm burger and while the flavor was good, it comes wrapped in tin foil which kills the bun, it disintegrated in my hand before I could really taste it. I'm on the fence on this restaurant. They had a couple of other items on the menu that I wouldn't mind trying next time we are in town. I just know what to avoid next time..... Will I recommend it to friends? Unlikely. Oh and beware... a customer at a nearby table ordered fried shrimp and the restaurant does NOT HAVE cocktail sauce to serve with it. I'm sorry, what? This is a restaurant at the beach and you don't have cocktail sauce to go with the shrimp on your menu???!!!

    Dinner!
    Kevin T.

    Very clean, no wait and the staff was very friendly. Got the shrimp po boy and nachos, so much food! Tasted great! Got an old fashion which was great. Our waitress was Charlie, sweet young lady! A manger even stopped by and asked how we were. Not use to good food, good service and a clean restaurant. Great job

    Reuben and pasta salad
    Katy V.

    Got the Reuben with a side of pasta salad. The Reuben was great, the pasta salad was not my favorite. Overcooked pasta covered in a weird salad dressing. Also got the garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts and they were absolutely amazing! Best Brussels I've ever had. They're shaved and cooked on the grill with plenty of bacon. I'd go back just for those.

    Kids grilled cheese
    Brannon B.

    Great sports bar. The food and Service was good, no complaints. We didn't have to wait to be seated.

    5 wings (garlic Parmesan with ranch to dip)
    Bailey B.

    My parents and I popped in here for dinner our first night at the gulf about two weeks ago. After our large lunch on the trip down, we wanted something easy and that had good appetizers we could share instead of a huge entrees and this fit the bill perfectly. I get the impression this is a newer restaurant. It's in a large strip mall and there was adequate parking. They were doing a pretty good business on a Thursday night around 7 PM. The inside has nice TVs and a sort of more upscale sports bar feel. There's a good bit of seating and it's very open. The women's restroom was spotless when I visited it. Our waitress was Lucy and she did a fantastic job! We felt right at home and she answered all our questions and made good recommendations. During our time there, another waiter inadvertently spilled about four large drinks right in front of the door to the kitchen. It was nice to see the entire team come together to help him and they got it cleaned up quickly and without complaint. Great teamwork! We ordered 2 pretzels with queso and Creole honey mustard, my dad got the 5 wings with garlic Parmesan and ranch iirc, and we also got the smaller order of "nachos deluxe." Our food came out in a timely manner and was hot and fresh. My favorite thing was probably the pretzels and queso. The pretzels had a heavy dusting of Parmesan and salt and were super soft. The queso was a great accompaniment. I wasn't super crazy about the honey mustard but nbd, the queso was all I needed. My dad really enjoyed his wings and was appreciative of Lucy's garlic parm recommendation. In addition to the pretzels, my mom and I split the nachos. The homemade chili on top was tasty and a pleasant surprise; I was expecting more of a taco meat vibe but the chili was slightly sweet and very umami and VERY filling. These were definitely solid nachos. I personally would have preferred pickled jalapeños to fresh, but my mom was relieved as the fresh ones don't tend to come quite as "juicy" and it was easier for her to avoid the spiciness (as she's a heat weenie, lol). Overall, a very solid spot for higher quality bar food with lots of American classics and a few nods to the coast and NOLA. There's likely something for everyone here, and it's extra nice that it's served by friendly and professional waitstaff.

    Inside
    Shannon S.

    This is a new spot in a location that has been quite a few different restaurants over the years. Old Salt Tavern looks nifty from the outside and it seems that it has a sports bar vibe when you walk into the space. It was Memorial Day and there seemed to be quite a few folks waiting to be seated although there was lots of available seating in the restaurant. I chose to sit at the bar for my first visit and I was able to quickly put my order in but the bartender informed me that the kitchen was running behind so it would probably take awhile. I ordered the grouper and it came with a caesar salad which also had what they described as a "croissant" well I've eaten a LOT of croissants and this was absolutely not a croissant and it was just a plain roll in the shape of a croissant! A proper croissant has many layers inside of it which were totally missing in this roll. They either need to serve actual croissants are just say they serve rolls as their is a big difference between those two types of bread. My fish entree was fine while I wasn't so happy with the side it came with. For the price I know a lot of other spots with far better food than this spot. Overall they have a nice space here and I might try this place again in a year or so to see how it is doing.

    Great place to escape the heat and enjoy a beverage or great meal. Plenty of screens for sports, and live music Friday and Saturday nights. Our service was on point. The waitress was very attentive, drinks were full and food was received in a timely manner. Drinks ordered were a Jalapeño Margarita on the rocks and a Whiskey (type?) with Strawberry Puree. Nice beach vibe concoctions. The Calamari with lemon aioli and mango chili mojo was hot, fresh, crispy and tender. Delicious! The Club sandwich with house-made Tavern Fries, loaded with cajun turkey, shaved ham and smoked bacon on toasted sourdough, really hit the spot. This thing was HUGE! So good! The Fiesta Salad was a beast, and also very, very good! As if more was needed to complete this dish, it was served with a piping hot Croissant with Honey Glaze. OMG! ~Too bad those aren't separate menu items!~ Both plates could easily be shared. We'll definitely be back!!!

    My cider
    Brenda C.

    Stopped in for a few drinks, really nice place in Orange Beach! Had their loaded nachos and fries (just trying apps), all were good and came out super fast! The bartender was really friendly and it was crazy how fast the place filled up! We will have to come again for dinner!

    half eaten tavern burger

    See all

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    True sports bar... appetizers are traditional and served prompt and hot. Full bar and outdoor seating.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Great pub plus food. Some seafood but lots for the non seafood person.Food was good, large portions service too, really enjoyed lunch!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    ExcellentLoved everything about Old Saty Tavern. From the friendly staff to the food it was excellent. Definitely will be back

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    The service is outstanding! The hostess was named Carlli and she was super outgoing and friendly!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Old Salt Tavern

    You might also consider

    GTs On The Bay - Kids shrimp with fruit

    GTs On The Bay

    4.1(830 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Great experience! We were given a 45-60 minute wait time, but were pleasantly surprised to be…read moreseated in about 15 minutes. I ordered the shrimp & grits which was absolutely amazing! I'd never had grits in fried patties like that but man oh man, scoop you up some of that creamy sauce with it & Lord have mercy it was amazing! Unfortunately I also got a small salad before my meal & didn't have room to finish my entree but I definitely brought it home with me. The salad bar was probably the best I've had - those croutons! Yum! The ranch was good too - if like ranch then you know how different they can be - this was the good ranch! My husband got the pork chop & he said it was really good! My son got the creole linguini pasta & said it was great. It looked to be well seasoned & packed full of flavor! I forgot to get a picture of his. While I don't have any little kids, they did have a neat little play area for them with sand. Outside bar (the drinks were a little pricey in my opinion, my husband's small margarita was like $15 - I stuck to tea lol. They have a nice long dock that you can walk out on, the sunset was pretty. The waitstaff was nice, the only thing I'd suggest is for the host staff to be a little more welcoming & friendly. I know they probably get tired of the lines of people & having to repeat the same thing over & over but I'm sure most everyone they encounter is experiencing that establishment for the first time. First impressions are so important & your staff can make or break you. Luckily, the food is so good that I could overlook that in this case. I'd definitely recommend this place!

    five stars for the food we ordered but we had gumbo and salad bar. the salad bar is huge! there are…read moreseveral fresh made dressings available. there are several salads also on the bar in addition to the traditional garden style. gumbo was a dark roux with shrimp, sausage and rice. we both enjoyed fresh cocktails while taking in the bay view. service was fast and friendly. Frank was our waiter and was extremely knowledgeable of the menu. this place is huge and has a nice play area if you have kids with you. i really enjoyed this spot but if you have kids it's perfect!

    Photos
    GTs On The Bay - Christmas Time

    Christmas Time

    GTs On The Bay - Chef special: Blackened red snapper with crawfish étouffée served over jasmine rice and steamed broccolini.

    Chef special: Blackened red snapper with crawfish étouffée served over jasmine rice and steamed broccolini.

    GTs On The Bay - Extra Firecracker Shrimp

    See all

    Extra Firecracker Shrimp

    Voyagers - Petite Filet Mignon and Bayside Bleu Mac

    Voyagers

    4.3(261 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    My family was looking for a great steak dinner, and Voyager absolutely delivered. The views were…read morefantastic, the ambiance was elegant and welcoming, and the service was professional, kind, and knowledgeable. Our waiter, Craig, was outstanding--funny, personable, attentive, and truly enhanced our dining experience. The filets were cooked perfectly to order, tender and flavorful, and the butter sauce was the perfect complement to the meat. Every aspect of the meal was thoughtfully prepared and expertly executed. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely recommend Voyager to anyone seeking a five-star dining experience in Orange Beach.

    My husband and I were staying in Gulf Shores and wanted to have an upscale dining experience…read morenearby. Based on reviews, we chose Voyagers for our Tuesday evening dinner. When we first arrived at the resort, we were in awe by the beautiful landscaping. We arrived early and decided to have a cocktail at the resort bar before our dinner reservation at 7:30PM. There was live music in the lounge area. When we checked in for our reservation, we were seated right away by a window, which I requested. The view was nice. Our waitress was quiet and seemed very busy with multiple tables. For appetizers, we ordered the fried quail knots and a bowl of soup. For dinner, we ordered the duroc pork chop and 10 oz filet. For sides, we ordered Bayside Blue Mac and Potato Hash. Overall, everything was VERY rich and decadent, heavy. The pork chop was tough, the filet was very thick and tough, the sides were salty, saucy, and heavy. Overall, the resort is nice and the view inside the restaurant is pretty but the food was too heavy and rich for my liking.

    Photos
    Voyagers
    Voyagers - Hanging Tenderloin and Voyagers Baked Potato

    Hanging Tenderloin and Voyagers Baked Potato

    Voyagers - Beautiful wife and fried green tomatoes

    See all

    Beautiful wife and fried green tomatoes

    Avenue Pub - Orange Beach - Grouper tacos

    Avenue Pub - Orange Beach

    4.4(107 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Great atmosphere and food is fantastic! Parking can be challenging due to the location. Highly…read morerecommend lunch and arriving before 11:00.

    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.

    Photos
    Avenue Pub - Orange Beach - View from our table

    View from our table

    Avenue Pub - Orange Beach - Grouper tacos.

    Grouper tacos.

    Avenue Pub - Orange Beach - Downstairs patio

    See all

    Downstairs patio

    Luna's Eat & Drink - The tomato pie

    Luna's Eat & Drink

    4.4(941 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Great atmosphere. Great service and great food! Dishes were…read morenot cookie cutter but unique and flavorful! We had a group of 19 ladies and everyone loved it!

    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.

    Photos
    Luna's Eat & Drink - Interior restaurant

    Interior restaurant

    Luna's Eat & Drink - The Do It Yourselfer

    The Do It Yourselfer

    Luna's Eat & Drink - Exterior front of restaurant

    See all

    Exterior front of restaurant

    The Gulf - Mahi-Mahi Tacos

    The Gulf

    4.1(2k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    The food was the greatest thing I've ever had. Being from west Texas we don't have much fresh fish,…read moreit was the greatest Mahi Mahi ever, and the grouper bites were phenomena. The service was amazing. The people there were so kind and helpful on are first time there. Being out side near the ocean and seeing the boats ride by was fun. Hopefully will be back. Thank You The Gulf!

    The atmosphere and location of The Gulf are unmatched. Beautiful views, palm trees, and right on…read morethe water. It was very busy when we arrived, so finding a seat was a little stressful. My advice, find a seat, have someone order at the order window, then head to the bar to order drinks. The wait to order food took about a half hour. It was very quick to get our drinks. We were able to snag a couch area on a platform. It was so comfy and we loved the views. A heads up- if you snag a couch like this, kids will get up on the platform and jump off of it. People will step up on the platform and walk extremely close to you. I had to ask a kid to stop throwing sand by us because we were eating our dinner. It was a little chaotic. We were extremely patient and understand, but I could see some people being very upset and annoyed. After ordering, our food came out pretty quick. I started with the coconut grouper bites and they were phenomenal. Light breading, lightly sweat, and flaky. I had the Gulf Grilled Cobia and it was phenomenal. The fish was tender, flaky, and light. No fishiness at all. The sauce on the fish was also delightful. My husband and son had the fajita skewers and both enjoyed them. My husband also had the peel and eat shrimp and said they were amazing at The Gulf. Our drinks were okay. We had better drinks at other places during the week, but they weren't bad. We would return, but try to come on an off-time that wasn't so busy.

    Photos
    The Gulf - The menu and Jerry!

    The menu and Jerry!

    The Gulf - Shrimp tacos with a view

    Shrimp tacos with a view

    The Gulf - Aperol Spritz

    See all

    Aperol Spritz

    Old Salt Tavern - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...