Food & Drink in Coastal Alabama & Northwest Florida.

A Specialty Bakery

Casual bakeshop providing typical desserts such as cookies & made-to-order cakes for special events.

Acme Oyster House

Lively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics.

Anchored Coffee House

Welcoming coffee shop off Highway 59 serving locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and light fare. Features a complimentary conference room for small meetings.

Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe

Seafood shack amid the sand dunes serving Caribbean & Southern-style eats steps from the water.

Bar 45

Bar 45 Restaurant and Bar offers a relaxed environment with great food, drinks, and sports entertainment in Gulf Shores. It's open to everyone and features amenities like a game room and golf simulator.

Beach Bums Coffee & Deli

BEACH COW CREAMERY - GULF SHORES

Beach Girl Coffee - Legendary Marina

Big Beach Brewing

Alabama's southernmost brewery featuring a 10-barrel brewing system with all beers brewed in-house. The locally owned taproom includes an open-air courtyard, observation deck, porch swing, and live music on weekends.

Bywater Beachside

Beachside bar and grill at Gulf State Park Pier serving pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and seafood with Gulf views. Features live music, karaoke, and entertainment from local musicians.

Cafe Beignets of Alabama GS

French-inspired cafe serving beignets deep-fried to perfection with powdered sugar or specialty toppings, alongside coffee and muffins. A Gulf Shores breakfast tradition.

Cherry on Top

Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club

Waterfront eatery offering coastal fare & steak in casual quarters with a roomy, scenic veranda.

Crico's Pizza & Subs

Pizza and sub sandwich restaurant.

De Soto's Seafood Kitchen

Kitchen dishing out a diverse lineup of seafood & sides in a casual, airy setting.

Del's ice cream

Del's Ice Cream

Foam Coffee

Gulf Shores' first craft coffee shop serving locally roasted coffees, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and healthy snacks in a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere with a clean, modern aesthetic.

Foodcraft

Casual, airy waterfront outpost serving comfort fare including steaks and oysters, plus a patio.

Gelato Scoop - Gulf Shores

Beachside gelato shop on East Beach Boulevard offering a wide selection of gelato flavors with gluten-free and dairy-free options available.

Gulf Island Grill

Island-themed seafood menu & cocktails served in an informal, wood-adorned eatery near the beach.

Gulf Shores Coffee Co.

Gulf Shores Coffee Co. specializes in coffee served until 5pm.

Gulf Shores Seafood

Hammered Crab

Seafood restaurant specializing in all-you-can-eat snow crab legs, prime rib, smoked ribs, and Gulf seafood, with daily Hammered Time Happy Hour specials from 1 to 5 PM.

Happy Pappys Coffeehouse

Family-run coffeehouse serving expertly crafted coffee and tea, Greek pastries, fresh desserts, and satisfying sandwiches, known as a hidden gem with a loyal local following.

High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas

Beach bar and restaurant on West Beach Boulevard offering daiquiris, mimosas, locally roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, gourmet waffles, and a full menu of sandwiches and charcuterie boards.

Hog Wild Beach & BBQ

Barbecue restaurant serving barbecue food.

Hope's Cheesecake

Small bakery providing cheesecakes in classic & modern flavors, plus a few pie options.

Ice House Taproom

Neighborhood beach bar and restaurant on Little Lagoon offering the only uninterrupted sunset view over the water, with 24 beers on tap, a full menu of burgers, wings, and street tacos, and live entertainment.

Island Ice Cream & Treats

Island Wing Company Grill & Bar - Gulf Shores

Bar and grill in Gulf Shores serving chicken wings and American food.

Jesse’s On The Bay

Casual fine dining restaurant on the Fort Morgan peninsula specializing in dry and wet aged Allen Brothers steaks, fresh local seafood, and signature entrees with breathtaking waterfront views of Mobile Bay.

Kiva Grill

Bar and grill at Kiva Dunes Golf Course on the Fort Morgan peninsula, open to the public seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full bar.

Lauria's by the Beach

Mellow space serving Italian light fare, wines & cocktails, plus cheese & charcuterie boards.

Lickin Good Donuts & Kolaches -Gulf Shores

Specialty bakery serving homemade hot and fresh donuts and savory kolaches, including bacon maple bars, apple fritters, and Conecuh sausage kolaches, with items that often sell out before 9 AM.

LuLu's Gulf Shores

Lucy Buffett (Jimmy's sister) opened LuLu's Sunset Grill on Weeks Bay in 1998, then barged the whole operation to Gulf Shores in 2003 and renamed it LuLu's at Homeport Marina.

Matt's Homemade Ice Cream

Creative flavors of small batch, housemade ice cream offered at this cozy, colorful parlor.

Mikee's Seafood

Family seafood eatery across from the beach offers all-you-can-eat dinners & Southern specialties.

Mrs Field’s Cookies

Mall-based chain offering cookies, brownies & personalized cookie cakes.

Mudbugs Dive Bar

High-energy seafood restaurant & late-night haunt with DJs, karaoke & occasional live music.

Mythic Beach Banana Bar

Beach dessert shop offering frozen bananas, cheesecakes, and ice cream sandwiches dipped in decadent candy shells, rolled in toppings like cookie crumbs and candies, and drizzled with sauces.

Original Oyster House Boardwalk

David and Jane Dekle (with the Roszkowskis) opened the first Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores in 1983; the Boardwalk location on Highway 59 still serves Gulf oysters and seafood gumbo.

Papa Rocco's

Popular hub for pizza, oysters & other casual American eats, plus live music & gulf views.

Parlor Doughnuts

Craft doughnut and coffee shop offering their Famous Layered Doughnuts (a cross between a donut and croissant), artisanal breakfasts, specialty coffee, and vegan, gluten-friendly, and keto-friendly options.

Pelican Scoops Ice Cream - Gulf Shores

Ice cream shop in Gulf Shores serving scoops, sundaes, and frozen treats.

Peninsula Restaurant & Grill

On-site restaurant at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club serving lunch and dinner with views of the course.

Perch

Elevated coastal dining at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, featuring premium steaks, fresh Gulf seafood, and handcrafted cocktails with views of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

PHO-MO Asian kitchen & grill gulf shores

Asian restaurant in Gulf Shores serving pho and grilled dishes.