The food was the greatest thing I've ever had. Being from west Texas we don't have much fresh fish,…read moreit was the greatest Mahi Mahi ever, and the grouper bites were phenomena. The service was amazing. The people there were so kind and helpful on are first time there. Being out side near the ocean and seeing the boats ride by was fun. Hopefully will be back. Thank You The Gulf!

The atmosphere and location of The Gulf are unmatched. Beautiful views, palm trees, and right on…read morethe water. It was very busy when we arrived, so finding a seat was a little stressful. My advice, find a seat, have someone order at the order window, then head to the bar to order drinks. The wait to order food took about a half hour. It was very quick to get our drinks. We were able to snag a couch area on a platform. It was so comfy and we loved the views. A heads up- if you snag a couch like this, kids will get up on the platform and jump off of it. People will step up on the platform and walk extremely close to you. I had to ask a kid to stop throwing sand by us because we were eating our dinner. It was a little chaotic. We were extremely patient and understand, but I could see some people being very upset and annoyed. After ordering, our food came out pretty quick. I started with the coconut grouper bites and they were phenomenal. Light breading, lightly sweat, and flaky. I had the Gulf Grilled Cobia and it was phenomenal. The fish was tender, flaky, and light. No fishiness at all. The sauce on the fish was also delightful. My husband and son had the fajita skewers and both enjoyed them. My husband also had the peel and eat shrimp and said they were amazing at The Gulf. Our drinks were okay. We had better drinks at other places during the week, but they weren't bad. We would return, but try to come on an off-time that wasn't so busy.

I've been craving a proper lobster roll, and Zeke's absolutely delivered! It was AMAZING--exactly…read morewhat I was hoping for. The fries were really good too, and I have to mention the ranch because I am PICKY about ranch and this was the good kind! The drinks were also a win. We tried the margarita and strawberry daiquiri, and both were so good and refreshing. The kids got butter noodles and chicken, my husband got the fish, and everything at the table was a hit. No disappointing meals here! Great food, great drinks, and that lobster roll alone would bring me back. Definitely one of our favorite meals of the trip!

As a local, I've been to Zeke's more times than I probably should admit, and every visit seems to…read morefollow the same formula: great atmosphere, beautiful location, mediocre food, and service that somehow finds a new way to disappoint. The place itself is gorgeous. The setting is fantastic. You walk in thinking, "Okay, this is going to be a great experience." Then somewhere between the host stand and the check, things begin to unravel. Today finally pushed me into Yelp-review territory. We stopped in around 1 p.m. on a slow Sunday. The hostesses were gathered around the stand chatting like somebody had just dropped screenshots from the group text. The person who eventually greeted us was wearing dark sunglasses inside, which was certainly a choice. Not exactly the polished first impression you expect from a restaurant charging these prices. Once seated, things didn't improve much. Our server struggled to explain the specials, answer basic menu questions, or really seem familiar with what the restaurant was serving. Again, if I'm paying Zeke's prices, I'm expecting something slightly more polished than, "I thinnnnk that comes with..." Then the food arrived. One sandwich was specifically ordered without onions because of a food allergy. It arrived covered in onions. Another meal was supposed to come with Brussels sprouts. It arrived with fries instead. Our server disappeared for about 15 minutes after the food was dropped, so by the time she came back, we were nearly finished eating and in need of refills. I mentioned the missing Brussels sprouts and was told they'd be "right out." The Brussels sprouts were not right out. In fact, the Brussels sprouts apparently entered the witness protection program because we never saw them again. Neither did our server. Eventually she returned with the checks, seemed surprised that the Brussels sprouts had never arrived, removed them from the bill, and otherwise appeared remarkably unconcerned that the meal had been wrong from beginning to end. And that's really my issue with Zeke's. Restaurants have off days. Kitchens make mistakes. Servers forget things. I get it. But when you're charging premium prices, service should be the easy part to get right... and after multiple visits, Zeke's consistently misses the mark. At this point, I'll spend my local dollars elsewhere. And if you're visiting from out of town, just know what you're getting into: the view may be beautiful, but there's a decent chance your wallet will leave considerably lighter while you're still wondering whatever happened to your Brussels sprouts.

Pretty dang good food Food was fast and tasty…read moreClean environment Glad we went and we will be back

My son and I dined outside light one evening and enjoyed a gorgeous view of the marina. We were…read moreimmediately greeted with a friendly face and set to a table outside, per our request. My son ordered chicken strips and chips and I had the steamed crab leg platter. My son loved the chicken strips. They were fresh and very thinly breaded in house. The crab legs were they star of the show. Large and absolutely delicious. A 10 out of 10 experience.

Great atmosphere and food is fantastic! Parking can be challenging due to the location. Highly…read morerecommend lunch and arriving before 11:00.

I drove two hours just to try Avenue Pub. I had never heard of the restaurant before and only…read morediscovered it through a Facebook post, but it was absolutely worth the drive. The first thing that impressed me was the ample parking. The restaurant also has a small private beach area for customers, along with a great bar area overlooking the water. The property is handicap accessible with both ramps and stairs, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by Assistant Manager Taylor. He made me feel extremely welcome and even recommended a lunch item from the menu. I took his advice and ordered the Pork Ribeye Sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. On the side, I had a salad with their homemade ranch dressing. Without a doubt, this is some of the best ranch dressing I have ever had. The bartender, Cody, was outstanding as well. I tried the Lime Margarita, Blackberry Mojito, and the Strawberry Basil drink. Every one of them was fantastic. You can tell this is a place that people genuinely enjoy working at. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the customers all seemed happy to be there. It's rare to find a restaurant that gets everything right, but Avenue Pub comes very close. If you're anywhere near Orange Beach, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back.

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.

The food was good but if you don't like fish I don't recommend the service is great the severs are…read morevery helpful

A friend and I stopped into Mile Marker 158 for lunch, the little hidden gem tucked into the…read moreSpringHill Suites at The Wharf. Apparently we've been sleeping on hotel restaurants, because this place understood the assignment. We started with the crab-stuffed mushrooms, and they weren't playing around with the "stuffed" part. Delicious crab packed into mushroom caps and topped with a lemon beurre blanc. Basically, a mushroom got dressed up, went to the Gulf Coast, and married money. For our entrées, we both ordered the grilled grouper with Gouda mashed potatoes and green beans. The grouper was delicious, the potatoes were cheesy little clouds of happiness, and at $24, the whole plate was shockingly reasonable for waterfront dining in Orange Beach. Usually the water view alone adds $11 and a resort fee. Our fish did come out a little undercooked at first, but THIS is where great service makes all the difference. Everyone was incredibly kind and attentive. They happily took it back, gave it a little more time on the heat, and brought it back perfect. No attitude. No disappearing server. No making us feel like we had personally insulted the grouper. Honestly, the service was the standout of the whole meal. Everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly and attentive. It's the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back. Bonus: it's right on the water with outdoor seating. It was approximately 147° outside with a heat index of Satan's armpit, so we admired the patio safely from the air conditioning. But on a beautiful day? Absolutely. Great food. Great prices. Fantastic service. Waterfront view. Mile Marker 158 is definitely worth pulling over for.

This restaurant is a bit of a secret as it is on the other side of The Wharf which doesn't have as…read moremuch bling bling stuff going on. Mile Marker 158 Dockside is part of the SpringHill Suites Hotel and it has a great location right next to the water. You can eat out on the patio to fully enjoy the water view but I'm opting for the nice inside with air conditioning. So far I've had mostly great experiences with the food and service here. My most recent visit was when they were slammed with multiple events going on and the service seemed very understaffed and strained but they still got my food out very fast and still were able to provide decent service to me despite all the chaos going on. So this one exception to all my past great experiences was certainly understandable under the conditions of the time. Their house-made strawberry butter served with their fresh bread makes this spot worth a visit!

I am from the Midwest so when I am near any ocean I only eat seafood . But you may think ... How…read morecan a Midwestern who really only knows BBQ (KC woot woot) can rate seafood? Let me tell you .... I have only my taste buds and what I can tell you my taste buds have never been happier. It was as if Bubba Gump went out today and caught those shrimpies and hand delivers to the cook. The shrimp had a little spice to it but I cleansed it with the feta garlic potatoes. The crab cake was like the crab walked itself up my plate . My family also had the swordfish and the flounder and they were moaning so loud it got embarrassing. I washed it all down with a drink called "The Stress reliever" which after driving 14 hours with two teenagers should be a something given to you at check in.

During two separate stays at the Perdido Beach Resort, I enjoyed breakfast here. Each time,…read morebreakfast here was splendid. Each time, however, the service was just ok. I ordered from Ms. Glinda's Omelette Bar. She is such a sweet older lady who reminded me so much of my grandmother. I enjoy talking to her and her omelettes are delicious and made with love. The ambiance is nice, but casual. I am looking forward to my next visit here soon!

Terrible service been waiting for over an hour on my vacation for only street corn dip. Still no…read morefood.

Onique was amazing - remembered our name and the drinks we liked. He was funny and friendly. He…read morewill be a reason we come back. His service set standards for others to follow.

Went there for lunch. Amazing experience all the way around. I will definitely be back for the food…read morethe atmosphere and the service and the beer selection. ATMOSPHERE Nothing too special about the atmosphere here. I just love that. It was nice clean open area with large windows and plenty of seating and easy to get around. The bar area look cool and the layout was nice. FOOD this is why you came here, right! All kinds of fish cooked all kinds of different ways. Delicious gumbo. Love that pimento cheese ball appetizer with that blueberry pepper jelly! For lunch, I had the meat and three. It was all good, especially the collard greens. SERVICE THIS WAS MAYBE SOME OF THE BEST SERVICE I HAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS IN ORANGE BEACH THIS WEEKEND. OUR SERVER WAS SO AMAZING. I HATE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT SHE WAS ON TOP OF IT AND SUPER DELIGHTFUL. DRINKS The bar area looked really nice. Most of my table had iced tea which everybody enjoyed. I also got a beer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was very impressed by their beer selection and they are a verified venue on the Untappd app so you can go to that app to look at all the beer selection and even filter and sort the beers so that you can have an easier time selecting the proper beverage. It even came out in a glass that matched the beer that I had! I like that extra touch.

I went after church on Sunday with my sister and brother in law about 1:45 pm. The place wasn't…read morecrowded. Had a laid back beach vibe. They had a meat and three sides which is a southern thing. I chose the fresh catch. with side salad, boiled red potatoes, and greens. I had asked the server for the salad first. But it was brought with the meal. The salad was fresh and crisp, with a surprise of a small Peppa dew pepper. Blazing red with a little heat and delicious. Haven't seen them in a restaurant ever. Unfortunately my fish and potatoes were cold, cold and butter congealed. The greens were warm and good I had also ordered the cornbread. It was refreshing to see that it wasn't the usual cake like kind, plus not the ultra sweet kind either. More bread like with a hint of sweetness. Delicious. The fish and potatoes had a nice flavor but unfortunately the cold food spoiled the experience. Since I was a guest of my sister I didn't say anything about the cold food. What a disappointment. Maybe when I return things will be better.

Great experience! We were given a 45-60 minute wait time, but were pleasantly surprised to be…read moreseated in about 15 minutes. I ordered the shrimp & grits which was absolutely amazing! I'd never had grits in fried patties like that but man oh man, scoop you up some of that creamy sauce with it & Lord have mercy it was amazing! Unfortunately I also got a small salad before my meal & didn't have room to finish my entree but I definitely brought it home with me. The salad bar was probably the best I've had - those croutons! Yum! The ranch was good too - if like ranch then you know how different they can be - this was the good ranch! My husband got the pork chop & he said it was really good! My son got the creole linguini pasta & said it was great. It looked to be well seasoned & packed full of flavor! I forgot to get a picture of his. While I don't have any little kids, they did have a neat little play area for them with sand. Outside bar (the drinks were a little pricey in my opinion, my husband's small margarita was like $15 - I stuck to tea lol. They have a nice long dock that you can walk out on, the sunset was pretty. The waitstaff was nice, the only thing I'd suggest is for the host staff to be a little more welcoming & friendly. I know they probably get tired of the lines of people & having to repeat the same thing over & over but I'm sure most everyone they encounter is experiencing that establishment for the first time. First impressions are so important & your staff can make or break you. Luckily, the food is so good that I could overlook that in this case. I'd definitely recommend this place!

five stars for the food we ordered but we had gumbo and salad bar. the salad bar is huge! there are…read moreseveral fresh made dressings available. there are several salads also on the bar in addition to the traditional garden style. gumbo was a dark roux with shrimp, sausage and rice. we both enjoyed fresh cocktails while taking in the bay view. service was fast and friendly. Frank was our waiter and was extremely knowledgeable of the menu. this place is huge and has a nice play area if you have kids with you. i really enjoyed this spot but if you have kids it's perfect!