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    Sandshaker at the Wharf

    3.0 (18 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Now it's karaoke time for our party :-)
    Barrett O.

    It's basically a basic bar, basically. There's no food, There's not a lot going on here but drinking but they do have darts :-) There are good TV options for sports fans, and the do have a nice big stage for live music but that's about it. The bushwhackers are very, very bland, which is unfortunate as their website proudly proclaims that it was the owner of the Sandshacker invented this Gulf Coast drink favorite. They say "The Bushwacker has been the signature drink of the Sandshaker Lounge for over 30 years" but honestly it is basically the funniest bushwhacker I've anywhere on the coast, so unfortunate. They two redeeming factors are karaoke and the view, both which are enjoyable. Without those two amenities I would have no reason to come here. Frankly, without our recent guests desire for karaoke and drinks we would not be here. Bottom line: There's plenty of better bars, the view is good but there's lt if those too.

    The outside bar of the Sandshaker.
    Bryant K.

    Ok, some of you may follow my magnanimous following on Yelp due to my adventurous life. I just walked into the Sandshaker at the Wharf in Orange Beach Alabama. Greeted by the salty bartender, Jessi, who immediately knew I wanted a Bushwacker. Her spunky personality is just as fresh as the clean salty air of the Gulf. Don't get me wrong, she slings drinks to sport fisherman who's average lexicon consist of f_€k and "hell yeah". Sometimes in the same sentence. The place is cool were you can't distinguish between the haves and have-not's.

    Never had these but they are amazing, bartender recommended. Forgot her name but she was petite with blond hair

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    The service is always great! It is a bit loud inside. They have the best bushwhackers in town!

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    Horrible service, don't waste your time. Waitress and bartender are beyond rude. Spend your money money where courtesy is appreciated.

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    Ok place, needs to serve food . Great outside bar good place to watch sports events cause the have tons of TVs

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    Came here as a recommendation from a friend. After spending close to $30 a dozen for oysters a two…read moredifferent places it was quite a surprise to find out these were $1 each all day everyday. Don't skip on the Mignonette sauce either. My new favorite way to eat oysters. Wife had the fried shrimp ($12.00 happy hour) and it was good as well. I was happy with the $1 oysters then I saw the happy hour prices for drinks and that was icing on the cake. We sat at the bar and didn't venture to the other side of the restaurant. Seemed to have a good mix of locals when we were there. To be honest, for oysters and fried shrimp it's going to be hard to beat. We loved it and definitely will be back.

    We came here for dinner after reading several great reviews, but unfortunately left feeling a bit…read moredisappointed. We started with a cocktail and the spicy blue crab dip, both of which were excellent and a great way to begin the meal. We also ordered the meat and cheese board, which was decent but felt fairly basic for the price. The cheese and jalapeño focaccia was flavorful and enjoyable as well. For the main course, I ordered the New York strip with crab cakes. The steak was cooked properly but lacked seasoning and flavor, requiring quite a bit of salt. The crab cakes were also underwhelming and not something I would order again. My stepson ordered the kids' Alfredo, which tasted more like plain macaroni and ended up being so bland that he barely ate it. My husband had the bacon BBQ shrimp and enjoyed it, although I found it a little too sweet for my taste. Considering the overall quality of the food, the meal did not feel worth the price we paid. That said, our server was very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a fun atmosphere. They also offer live music on certain nights, which adds to the experience. Overall, while there were a few highlights, the food didn't quite live up to our expectations.

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    Dick's Last Resort - Orange Beach

    Dick's Last Resort - Orange Beach

    3.0
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    Angela was both sassy and abusive which we thought was pretty unique lol She managed to SELL my…read morewife a margarita that she really did not want before noon lol She is making your company money!! We shared the bbq nachos which were delicious. Next time we are back to the Wharf we will be armed and dangerous lol

    We went to Dick's Last Resort knowing exactly what it is--sarcastic, rude, and a little over the…read moretop. That's not the problem. The problem is this wasn't clever or funny. It was constant sexual commentary from start to finish. Our server didn't "read the table" at all. He made a comment to my son's girlfriend asking what protein she wanted with her mac and cheese, then followed it with, "or do you get enough from him?" while pointing at my son. That's not part of the act I am guessing...that's just inappropriate!! Every interaction had some kind of sexual angle. Not witty, not timed well--just nonstop, low-level, crude remarks. At some point it stops being the restaurant's "thing" and just becomes uncomfortable and honestly embarrassing. What he wrote on my hat was also sexual and vulgar for no reason. Again, not funny--just lazy shock humor. I'm not offended easily, and I don't walk into a place like this expecting fine dining behavior. But there's a clear difference between being playfully rude and being outright inappropriate, especially when you're speaking to someone's girlfriend in front of her family. Then the bill hits--$107 for extremely basic food. Mac and cheese, plain noodles, tater tots with a little bowl of melted cheese labeled as "fondue," and sodas. That's not even average quality, let alone worth that price. If you're going to charge like that, at least deliver an experience that's actually entertaining. This wasn't entertaining--it was uncomfortable, repetitive, and way below the mark. If this is the direction the place is going, they've completely lost what made the concept work in the first place!! Do Better!! Update: The owner publicly stated they would be reaching out to me privately, but no message has been received. If the goal was to resolve this, there was an opportunity to do so.

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