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!

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.

The food was actually good, but unfortunately, the service really put a damper on our experience…read more The establishment wasn't even busy when we arrived. We sat down and waited about 15 minutes without anyone coming over to take our drink order. Eventually, we had to flag someone down and politely ask, "Hey, do you know if anyone is going to come take our drink order?" The guy we spoke to seemed genuinely irritated that we even asked. What made it even more frustrating was that two tables who were seated after us had their drink orders taken and their food brought out before anyone even came over to us. When our waiter finally did come to the table, he acted like we were inconveniencing him simply by being there. I completely understand that restaurants get busy and things happen, but that wasn't the case here. The food was good, but the service and attitude made the experience one I probably wouldn't repeat. Good food, but unfortunately the service needs some serious improvement. The vibe of this place is outstanding, I mean you are eating literally on the beach!

The Cove is one of those Gulf Shores spots that just feels right. It has a relaxed, local vibe,…read morefriendly service, good food, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to hang out for a while. Who knew they have a chef? It is casual, comfortable, and fun without trying too hard. Whether you are stopping in for a drink, grabbing a bite, watching a game, or meeting up with friends, The Cove is a great choice. The staff makes you feel welcome, and the whole place has that easygoing beach-town energy that makes Gulf Shores special. Great local spot, great atmosphere, and definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for a laid-back place to eat, drink, and enjoy some great music. Make sure you go for Karaoke win Cindy and Jimmy!

What a great hole-in-the-wall. This place rocked!…read more It was such a welcoming environment, having your typical dive-bar look, but also super warm and friendly. The food was so flavorful and original. We had the wings, and they were charred to perfection with the perfect amount of siracha honey sauce. Other people in our party had the stuffed avocado and shrimp wraps, and both said they were great! Our server was super friendly and informative. She did a fantastic job at making sure we were accommodated during our meal. If we're in the area again, we'll be sure to be back!

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.

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.

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!

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

This place is a dump! It's bilked a a "dive bar". It is certainly a dive! We tried eating here, but…read morethe live music was so bad and so loud we had to take our order as takeout and leave. There were some girls who had much more than necessary trying to dance and sing along with the band, which added to the experience. But they do have a great PoBoy sand! They say the bread comes from New Orleans. The oysters are delicious and they pack a lot into the sandwiches. We will order take out from now on.

After searching for a place to eat in Gulf Shores for almost an hour, we finally found this place…read morewith no wait. We got a table upstairs outside and we were greeted pretty quickly. We got the crab and crawfish cakes as an appetizer & it was pretty good. The crawfish taste a little old but not all of them. For our meals, we each ordered the seafood stuffed potato and I ordered a pound of snow crabs. Snow crabs were really good! Nice season and fresh (not bad price either). The seafood stuffed potato was ok. The shrimp could not be removed which I was bummed about. Also, the crawfish tasted gross in it. The potato tasted very very dry. No butter provided. At the end of our meal, we asked for a box and put the potato inside. The potato broke apart revealing all the crab meat at the bottom. Once trying it, I realized how foul it was!!! All the meat in the actual potato was gross. The scenery and service was nice but food not so great.

My wife ant I had a great experience. The service was great and the food was good. We were able…read moreto bring our dogs and the servers were extremely accommodating. They brought extra water for the dogs. My breakfast flatbread was really good and my wife enjoyed her sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.

We didn't eat dinner there, picked up desserts. Only place…read moreon the beach to get tiramisu. This was for my wife's birthday, her favorite, and it really wasn't even tiramisu. It was more like cheesecake. I really don't know what it was, but they need to go back to the drawing board with that one. The only reason I gave 2 starts is that the service was amazing and staff were very friendly.

This was a flawless experience. Lynn at the hostess stand was very kind and helpful. The cocktails…read morewe got were the Cucumber Mint Spritz, Old Fashioned and a Passionfruit Martini and they were yummy. Joe was our server and he was perfect, knowledgeable, personable and funny. We got the Filet, Lobster Bisque, Heirloom Tomato Salad and fried carrots. All of it I would eat again and again. Very intimate and romantic, especially sitting outside with the live music. Highly recommend this place if you're visiting!

Loved the breakfasts and dinners we had here! It's right on site so you don't have to get ready and…read morego out of your way. Very reasonably priced....try their shrimp and crab omelette!!! It's loaded with crabs....i had them 3 times during our stay! Servers were always helpful and delightful.