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

Cassie was awesome and held it down as a bad storm passed through! No music, limited power and she…read morekept the good time rollin! 5*'s all day !!! Y'all get over here for some good local fun

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!

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.

Fun place, family friendly. Right on the water. If you sit…read morenear the beach side you can have a nice view of the water. See photos. My family and I had the chicken nachos, shrimp plate and the kids chicken tenders. We also had the virgin shark attack called the shark bite. Came in a tall keepsake bottle. See photo. Food was good. Typical beach fare. They do some fun shoutouts for military, teachers and birthdays.

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!

Great atmosphere!! Great service!! We opted for the French…read moreonion soup (good but needs a richer flavor and crispy top on the cheese) chicken bites (they rock) and onion rings We like this spot and will drive from P'cola for this place!!

Awesome pub! Great atmosphere. Feels like a "Grab a drink and relax" type of place. Drinks on par…read more Our bartender was Lukas and he was so friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a place to hangout, drink, and chill - this is it. Just an FYI, kitchen closes at 10:00PM. EDIT: This pub is family owned and family worked. This is a local business you should support!

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!

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.

The Flora-Bama is a legendary dive beach bar with multiple music being played throughout this large…read morebar. Great southern rock and country music talent all day from noon til past midnight. Everyone is there to have a good time while enjoying some cold drinks. They also have a frozen Bushwhacker that is just delicious. You can spend the day beachfront the come inside for drinks and music. The staff is friendly! This bar is a dive bar...there's bras hanging from ceiling lines and there's dust bunnies throughout but this is what makes it so cool and so appealing. We try to come back at least once a year to enjoy The Flora-Bama. There's no other bar quite like this one. Must visit.

Went yesterday, this is one of my favorite places. We did the free bingo with the fam and had a…read morecouple drinks. As always it was a fun atmosphere and hot. Lol. Bushwhackers were great as usual and service was fast as can be. Had some chicken tenders and oyster sampler. McAllen was the best of the three. Oysters were kind small and slightly overdone though. Tenders were decent flavor but overcooked.

The food, the service, the atmosphere, the architecture of the building, the view- all were…read moreamazing. I would recommend eating here if you are in the Orange Beach area.

Great food and service. The atmosphere is good also. Had lunch there and I would recommend itread more

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.