Food & drink in Coastal Alabama & Northwest Florida.

Islander Food Shack

Unassuming eatery with a cozy patio offering comfort classics, from burgers to fried fish baskets.

Shrimp Basket

Informal chain outpost offering a variety of fried seafood dishes & an oyster bar.

Sea N Suds

Beachgoers savor seafood paired with cold brews in a rustic joint steps from the Gulf.

Café Acadiana

Award-winning Cajun restaurant open since 2013, recognized by AL.com as one of Alabama's 12 best restaurants. Serves authentic Cajun cuisine including fried boudin balls, shrimp Opelousas, and crawfish etouffee.

Doc’s Seafood and Steaks

Expansive restaurant offering steak & seafood menus, plus a full bar & outdoor seating.

De Soto's Seafood Kitchen

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

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.

Mile Marker 158

Mile Marker 158 Dockside offers indoor and outdoor dining with a view of the Wharf's Marina. The restaurant serves casual cuisine and handcrafted cocktails, accommodating large gatherings and catering services.

Dockside Seafood Restaurant

Crab Trap Perdido Key

Vibrant operation on the waterfront featuring Gulf views & a seafood-heavy menu.

The Point Restaurant

Nothing-fancy stop for local seafood dishes & other down-home fare plus a band some nights.

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.

Mikee's Seafood

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

The Jellyfish - Seafood Restaurant and Bar

Lively restaurant, nightclub & bar serving seafood & sushi with music, karaoke & entertainment.

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

She-crab soup & crawfish-smothered pork chops star at this rustic hideaway on Mobile Bay Causeway.

Capt'n Snapper's

Buffalo shrimp, crab cakes & hushpuppies are the draw at this down-home, mellow clam shack.

Cobalt the Restaurant

Seafood & happy hours on an expansive patio at a busy spot with boat slips for those coming by sea.

Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange Beach

Bustling stop for local seafood, sandwiches & a salad bar in a long-running venture.

The Steamer Baked Oyster Bar

Steamed & baked crab legs, shrimp, oysters & frozen drinks in a homestyle setup with a covered deck.

BLUEGILL Restaurant

Rustic, waterfront hangout known for oysters, live music & sunset views of Mobile Bay.

Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan

Waterfront views draw diners to this relaxed, no-frills seafood stop for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina

Quaint, beachy seafood specialist with outdoor waterfront dining & creative craft cocktails.

Lartigue's Original Fresh Seafood Market

Enduring family-owned seafood market offering a variety of shrimp, fish, crab & oyster dishes to go.

Wolf Bay Restaurant at Foley

Bustling stop for local seafood, sandwiches & a salad bar in a long-running venture.

Tacky Jacks Orange Beach

Breezy waterfront eatery specializing in seafood, plus bar bites, beers & live music.

Big Daddy's Grill, LLC.

Hushpuppies, crab cake sandwiches & fried pickles are top picks at this biker-friendly haunt.

GTs On The Bay

Breezy, family-friendly bar/eatery with waterfront views & a menu of seafood & steaks.

Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club

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

Sunset Grille

Low-key, family-friendly seafood joint with indoor/outdoor seating, Intracoastal views & play area.

Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar

Colorful, art-filled restaurant & bar offers modern Southern & global fare in a casual setting.

David's Catfish House

Family restaurant serving catfish, cheese grits, steaks, oysters, and Gulf shrimp since 1983. Their catfish and cheese grits dish was named one of the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.

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.

Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

Longtime seafood destination dishing out classics such as oysters in bustling, no-frills surrounds.

Luna's Eat & Drink

Easygoing, family-friendly bar & grill with Southern dishes, craft beers, TVs & a roomy patio.

Louisiana Lagniappe, Orange Beach, AL

Upscale waterfront venue serving Louisiana-style seafood amid tropical decor & harbor views.

The Catch

Beachfront seafood restaurant steps from Gulf Shores Public Beach, serving fresh Gulf seafood, signature coconut shrimp, and island-inspired cocktails with indoor and outdoor seating.

Acme Oyster House

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

Flora-Bama Ole River Grill

Seafood, steaks, burgers & po' boy sandwiches in casual digs with a bar, waterfront deck & TVs.

Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores

Breezy waterfront eatery specializing in seafood, plus bar bites, beers & live music.

The Hangout Gulf Shores

Shaul Zislin reopened this beachfront spot at the foot of Highway 59 in 2008, reviving the pre-condo-era Gulf Shores Hangout — and in 2010, launching the Hangout Music Festival next door.

The Gulf

Open-air Orange Beach restaurant built from stacked shipping containers and salvaged materials, perched at Perdido Pass with a constantly changing seasonal menu and Gulf views from every seat.

Salty Pearl Raw Bar and Steamer

Family-owned seafood spot at the base of the Theo Barrs Bridge on Perdido Key, known for expertly shucked raw oysters, charbroiled oysters, and daily specials in a laid-back waterfront setting.

R and R Seafood

A giant crawfish marks this airy, wood-paneled eatery & market offering fresh fish & po' boys.

Ralph and Kacoo's

One of a longtime Louisiana-based chain serving up Cajun seafood specialties in spacious quarters.

Kravers Seafood Daphne

Simple, bayou-inspired seafood spot with po' boys, combo baskets & steamed, grilled & fried catches.

Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe

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

Doc’s Seafood Shack

Gulf Coast seafood restaurant serving chargrilled oysters, seafood gumbo, fried shrimp and oyster platters, and house favorites with hushpuppies and slaw. Part of the Doc's Seafood family since 1984.

Gulf Shores Steamer

Rustic seafood eatery with marina views avoids frying by steaming & grilling its catches.