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!

Quick summary:…read more Reuben: Below expectations Fish & chips: Met expectations Chicken pot pie: Below expectations Wings: Below expectations Old Fashioned: Below expectations Guinness: Met expectations French 75: Met expectations I had heard great things about this place, so my expectations were high. The inside bar area is very cool, but it was extremely loud at night. If you're eating dinner, don't expect to have much of a conversation. We ordered several of the things they're supposedly exceptional at, and most of it was just "meh." The Reuben was the biggest disappointment. It was supposed to be one of the best Reubens around, but honestly, Arby's is just as good. If you want a truly exceptional Reuben, go to Napoleon House in New Orleans. The fish and chips were fine. The wings were also okay, but nothing memorable. The chicken pot pie was unique and clearly made fresh. It contained shredded chicken, which was a little different, and had a strong spice flavor that I couldn't identify (tarragon). I didn't dislike it, but I wouldn't reorder. The Old Fashioned was disappointing. The Guinness and French 75 were both good and met expectations. None of the food was actually bad. We simply had much higher expectations based on the restaurant's reputation and what we were told they do exceptionally well. Service was good, and the atmosphere was cool. Overall, it's an interesting place, but the food didn't live up to the hype. Clearly, I'm in the minority because this place has excellent reviews--especially on Yelp, where reviewers can be pretty tough. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews because food is subjective, and this may simply be a "tomayto, tomahto" situation. Everything I found average could be amazing to someone else. This was just my experience.

Really great little dive bar with a good Philly cheesesteak and a great vibe. Our waitresses were…read moreattentive and quick. We really enjoyed it!

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

Linda behind the bar was fabulous! My son and I got two…read moreflights to start, my wife had a wine. We also had pretzels, delicious. We were too early for the music. I highly recommend this brewery!

Big Beach Brewing is a happening!…read more Yes, they have their own brews, yes they have food; but they also have trivia nights, karaoke, live music, and dancing! And it doesn't even have to be a weekend night!

Incredible service from Taylor and "Z". Great live music! Fantastic selection of draft beer!read more

Love their food menu! The southwest egg rolls, steak nachos, cheeseburger, boudin balls, street…read moretacos.....outstanding! Not a lot of indoor seating, is the only downside if you happen to stop at a very busy time!

Amazing!! They have an entire menu book dedicated to various food allergies!! As someone who has to…read morebe gluten and dairy free, this was DOPE!! I got the bowl with shrimp and it was yummy! The sauces were good too! Manager came over and took my order separate and it was brought out separate too! Such an impressive display of care and concern for doing things right! Our waitress was super nice in general too. Cool atmosphere, cool location, love the fun theme. We loved it!!

Such a fun place that is like no other. We went on a Friday…read morenight and had an hour wait for a party of three. The wait time went by quickly with browsing the gift shop, grabbing a drink at the bar and people watching. We had Lisa as a server who was fantastic. We were celebrating my mom's 80th birthday and she even brought her a birthday brownie! There was a really good band playing. We had fried green tomatoes that were delicious. I ordered shrimp tacos that were filling and great. I had a couple jet ski killers that were so tasty. We all got henna tattoos and that was a waste of money but still fun You just need to go here- you won't be disappointed!

We chose this spot for our final dinner of the trip, and it was a great place to spend our last…read moreevening. We were seated on the corner of the patio, which provided a beautiful view and a relaxing atmosphere. Several other guests warned us about aggressive seagulls, but thankfully they weren't an issue during our visit. To start, we ordered the buffalo dip. It was tasty and well-prepared, though it was fairly simple and something that could easily be recreated at home. For my entrée, I ordered the sourdough burger without onions and added bacon. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. My husband went with the Double Pony Burger, which was absolutely massive. He thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. I also tried the Seven-Headed Dragon cocktail, which is similar to a Long Island Iced Tea. It was delicious, packed a serious punch, and is definitely not a drink to underestimate! Our server was friendly and pleasant, although there were a few times when he seemed to disappear for a while, and our food took a bit longer to arrive than we expected. Even so, the atmosphere helped make up for the wait. As we were finishing up, they were getting ready to start karaoke, which looked like it would be a lot of fun and added to the lively beach-town vibe. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, the waterfront setting, and the laid-back atmosphere. While service could have been a little more attentive, I would absolutely come back for a cocktail, an appetizer, and to enjoy the view again.

Service absolutely sucked! We sat for 10 min in an open room with the bar. The guy that sat us…read moreturned out to be our server who I had to go find. We got our food and dude still hasn't come back. He is the house DJ also so he is comfortable bouncing around like a celebrity. No drink going on min 15 after the first one. 20 min later we got a drink #2. The food is good and the views are awesome! **All the servers have the same attitude & bartenders ** For sure need to find Staff that gives AF! Why is the manager so irritated when we asked to buy a shirt. (Owner) And Jacked up the check afterwards I'd pass this place up and go somewhere else unless you want attitudes and waste of time!!

This is such a great place! It really lives up to its name because this is definitely THE HANGOUT…read moreSPOT! The restaurant is HUGE! We got there a little after 6 PM on a Sunday during Labor Day weekend, and even with how busy they were, they were able to seat our group of 29 people within about 20 minutes! The one thing I will say is parking is HORRIBLE. For a place this big, in such a busy tourist area, I definitely think they need to expand their parking situation. We ended up having to park across the street and pay for parking. Other than that, this place was really nice! It's right on the beach, they had a live band playing, and today they even had a foam party for the kids, which was such a fun plus! The atmosphere was definitely a vibe! The food was good, but SUPER pricey! I think you're definitely paying for the whole experience and atmosphere as well. Overall, we had a great time! If we come back to Gulf Shores, I would definitely come back here.

If you're looking for a place to just grab lunch...this is way more than that…read more We stopped by during the day expecting good food and beach vibes, but ended up getting a full-on show. At one point the staff broke out into a huge dance party right in the middle of the restaurant, getting kids, parents, and even a few reluctant dads standing on their chairs and joining the fun. It was one of those moments where you couldn't help but smile. Outside there's something for everyone--yard games, a foam party for the kids, bungee-style trampolines, beach access, and plenty of places to hang out (pun absolutely intended). I can only imagine how much fun this place is at night with live music. The nachos were piled ridiculously high and disappeared much faster than they should have. Service was upbeat, attentive, and clearly focused on making sure everyone was having a good time. Don't skip the gift shop either. We left with a couple of super cute T-shirts and can koozies to remember the trip. The Hangout isn't just somewhere to eat--it's somewhere to make vacation memories. I'd happily come back.

Food was amazing....we come back every year. We had a party of 15 and being able to add to the wait…read morelist before arriving was very convenient. I personally love coconut shrimp. Also the ocean water daiquiri didn't disappoint.

Food was great for the price. Friendly staff…read more The crawfish Mac n cheese was delicious. Will come back again.

I walked in here by accident thinking it was a coffee shop next door Lol. Funny enough, I was…read moreplanning to stop for wine later anyway, so I ended up getting this Austrian wine instead! The woman there was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable about the wine. I told her what I liked and budget and she gave me multiple recommendations. Happy little accident!

This is a great wine store with one of the best selections I have seen in the area. They even have…read morea decent selection of beer. This location has a nice ambiance and it was a bit hidden away until they started doing road construction in the area and now it is on the main diversion street. Isla Wine also offers a few food options here as well. You also get the benefit that Isla Wine is located right next to Foam Coffee where they have more food options and coffee.

I never expected my first visit to MudBugs to be because my dog accidentally locked me out of my…read morehouse at 1:00 a.m. during a tropical storm! Josh, one of the security guys, went completely out of his way to help me when I had no phone, no wallet, and nowhere to go. He let me use his phone, helped me figure out my options after the police and locksmiths couldn't help, and connected me with his friend, Mike from Mike's Jersey Taxi. Mike literally got out of bed in the middle of the night and drove me and my Labrador 45 minutes each way so I could get a spare key and make it safely back home. Both Josh and Mike showed an incredible level of kindness that I'll never forget. Thank you both for turning a really awful night into one that reminded me there are still genuinely good people out there. I'll definitely be checking out MudBugs in the near future!

You must must must try the Rockefeller dip, especially if you enjoy spicy food. It is fantastic…read more The wings are always delicious and exactly what I am expecting and wanting. But today we ordered the dip, and holy moly!!! It's delicious and I've not had anything quite like it. Ok... let's talk about Mud Bugs as a bar. The staff works together and they lift each other up and they're having fun doing it. The drinks are great and you cannot beat the prices. Karaoke inside, Doug(!!!) playing live in front, watch a game in the back there's a vibe for everyone. For the transient and the locals this is a fun, safe place to be.