It's been 6 years since my 4 star and gotta report that this spot is a solid 5 and continuing to impress!!! ​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 read more

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This small restaurant with an outside patio is nestled away under the parkway. The decor is super eclectic making a look around very interesting....motorcycle patches on a wall, a mermaid mural on another. Very cool. Lots of local pics. There is a bar and several TVs around so a good place to watch sporting events. Which was good for us because we visited while the college world series was on. Able 2 follow 2 different games on different tvs. I ordered the beef quesadilla and hubby ordered the shrimp dish. Both were 5 ! The place was packed. Service was a bit slow, but the Barkeep was also waiting tables whole handling a full bar. Respect to him. Definitely will go back on our next trip to Gulf Shores. read more

Great service, fantastic mai tai, excellent cheesesteaks. The Caesar salad was the best I've had in 20 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! read more

My husband ate here yesterday and insisted on me giving it a try. It, along with the service we received, was phenomenal. I got the cheesesteak with provolone and cheese wiz and added bell peppers/onions-you've gotta try it! The experience was so great I forgot to take pictures along the way! These cheesecake egg rolls were perfectly fried! We are only here for a week and may be eating it for a third time before we leave! read more

The Sloop - Cheesecake Eggrolls - Sports Bars Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

The sloop is a local hangout with great food including the sandwiches- philly cheesesteak, meatball sub, and wings. Great ambiance and service and music and various nights. read more

Energetic and loud environment, with a beautiful interior. Food tasted amazing but was a tad expensive for what it is. Service was great and prompt. Very enjoyable! read more

The Sloop - Cheesecake eggrolls - Sports Bars Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Local bar with friendly staff. Soups and sandwiches are their specialty. Live entertainment nightly. Philly cheesesteak is my go to. Chicken Philly is also a hit. Try the Philly cheese steak egg rolls. read more

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This place is super cool and definitely my husband and I's kind of place. The only thing I didn't care for was the "stuffed mushrooms" only cause it was more like a soup, but they still tasted yummy. Service was great and fast. The outside area is very cool! Their signature cocktail, sloop juice, was super yummy! Worth a checkout for sure! read more

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Nothing to brag about, the food is mediocre and I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for food. Staff tends to the locals mostly.

I don't understand how this place got to 4.6 stars, it must just be based on live music. It was a one and done for us. I will say the staff is super nice. read more

Such a cool place! Great staff and yummy food. Cold beer was extra good. Thankful for a quick lunch place to break up the work day! read more

The Sloop - Kevin loved it! - Sports Bars Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Amazing as always! Everything is always so good and service is spot on. Definitely a favorite spot read more

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This is a place I've reviewed before and it's always great. There were four of us, and we had to wait a few minutes, but once we got seated the service was fast and the food is so good. I love the hot wing hoagie, I always get it, but the rest of the table had wedge salads with shrimp (one small and one large). I'm told they were excellent. We also had the Italiano sandwich, and it looked great. Never had a bad experience here! read more

Followed the Yelp to this spot on an evening when we just wanted an "easy" dinner. Small, unassuming spot with a laid back vibe, coastal decor and a chill atmosphere. The clientele was split between locals and vacationers, young and old. There was no live entertainment when we were there, but it seems like it would be a great spot for a casual hang out with drinks and music. Speaking of drinks - ours weren't anything exceptional, but they gave a good pour and basically anything is refreshing when the temps are outrageous!! I appreciated the generous serving of limes :) Our sandwiches were delicious! I had a Philly with chicken and it was solid with good flavor and great bread. The chips on the side were crisp and salty in the best way. Service was fast and friendly. We almost wish our food had taken longer because we were enjoying taking in our surroundings and watching the games on the TVs Definitely worth a stop if you are in town and looking for a great sandwich in a quaint location! read more

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Local "dive bar" ambiance with great food. Came for some drinks and good food. Small parking lot, many clearly parked in the lot next door(despite signage indicating it was for the boat dockage across the street). Service was good. Cheesesteak was VERY good. Dessert - the Cheesecake eggroll... wow, absolutely delicious! Don't let the rough appearance fool you, the food is VERY good... as in the "hole in the wall" vibe. read more

The Sloop - Cheesecake Egg Roll - Sports Bars Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Excellent service, local owners, different selection than anywhere else we've been. The nachos, cheesesteak fries, antipasto salad and burger were excellent. We will definitely be back. read more

We have been here many times never had a bad meal. Service is great! Best Philly cheese steak sandwich and meat ball subs ever!! Plus great service read more

This is one of those places that gets good food reviews for no apparent reason. It's a dive bar as advertised but the food is highly overrated. Cheesesteak? This was one claim to fame right? Not good cheesesteak, greasy, oddly flavored, scraps off the griddle I think. Don't bother trying to find this place. I guess if you end up there for 3 or a dozen drinks, it seems like good food??? read more

Super nice staff. Mai Tai and Lemon Drop were excellent. The Sloop Dog is a must have. read more

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Fun casual place. Good food. Will come back. The outdoor backyard was very inviting. Had a good local feeling read more

The food and service were great. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the employees were very friendly. I would love to come back.

Best sandwiches... The italiano ... perfection The Philly cheese.. is real the mushroom in Alfredo sauce... OMG read more

The Sloop - "THE" Italiano. I didn't take a picture last time. Says something about a place that is packed on a Thursday in November at 2:30 - Sports Bars Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Met another couple here for dinner, and they recommended The Sloop. Outstanding meal at fair price. The food was great and big portions! Would come here again, it's that good! read more

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Consistently great bar food, great service regardless of the crowd, and dive bar vibe. As a local, it's one of my off season favorites.

Service was super slow! We had to go hunt down a waiter after being seated for 20 minutes to place our order. Had the cheesesteak and it was tasty. Unfortunately, their caipirinha was the worst I've ever had... not even drinkable. read more

We got the wings as an appetizer but they were extremely small. The server was hostile. The ambiance was ok.

Repeat customer, One of my favorite hangouts in Gulf Shores. Drink prices are real reasonable, and the food is very good, try the cheesesteak. Out waitress, Jane, treated us like we were old friends. Their patio is the bomb, great hangout place. read more

A local favorite and we feel right at home here. Open late with food served. Full bar...local craft beers..friendly bartenders. Live music on weekends. Smoking allowed outside. Everything on the menu is good. Not your typical bar food. Cheesesteak egg rolls are a must. Quesadilla and loaded fries are so filling. Check out the daily specials. Starting to serve breakfast. read more

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The good is great!!!! It's a local dive bar, service is good but good is amazing! And serving size is huge!! We go when in town...the best!!! read more

If you are looking for great food that's not the typical touristy spot, this is THE place! And service was exceptional, too!! I'm craving the Hotwing Hoagie just writing this review! read more

If you want a great cheesesteak in this part of town, this is where I'd go. The homemade chips are great too and the cheesecake is a great way to end the meal. Service is great and they all make sure you're good. It's a small place and it's easy to miss but when you find it you'll remember it. read more

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I ordered an old fashioned drink and it was served in a styrofoam cup! The waiter should have communicated that they don't use glass. Then we waited for over an hour an a half to get our food. Everyone that was seated after us was given their food first and we were ignored until we got up to leave. If you go to Sloop, just know that they serve their "buddies" first, if you are new- prepare to wait and be over looked. Very unhappy with service- oh by the way, the 2 meals we ordered were kids meals. Very small and we still were put on the back burner. read more

Great place for some entertainment, service was great food good. Fries were fresh cut and awesome.

Great bar and grill off the beaten path. Great fishing theme. Some of the freshets made to order sandwiches in the area. My Philly Cheesesteak was on point. The staff were super friendly. Great spot to take family while on vacation. read more

The Sloop - Sports Bars Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Looking for somewhere that we wouldn't stick out since we just came off the boat from fishing the bay and The Sloop was it . It is a little dive"y" but our kinda food . Service was prompt and friendly , beers by the bottle or can mixed drink ( left a lot to be desired ) but the buffalo fries, meatball sub as well as the Philly and the house chips were on point . We arrived a little before noon and by the time we were leaving there was a wait . I thought I had pics but guess next time ! read more

We ordered cheesesteak sandwich, hotwing hoagie, house salad, cheesecake egg rolls. They were all top notch delicious! This is a small but great bar and grill! They have a great patio too! The service was great as well. I highly recommend read more

The food was bomb. Some of the best nachos I have ever had. If you want tasteful food with a cool environment, this is your place. They are dog friendly as well. read more

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Great food and the service was fantastic ! Place had the feel of everyone is welcome.

A quirky dive with wonderful sandwiches! We had the Philly Cheesesteak which did not disappoint. A must if you're in the Gulf Shores area.

The sandwiches are good. Sometimes the servers leave you alone too long when you need something. I went by the other day and their kitchen equipment was all in the parking lot. Either they were doing a deep clean or closing down. read more