Guidebook for Gulf Shores
Food Scene
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
601 W Beach BlvdBEST fried shrimp AND the best cheeseburger around
Coastal decor, most of which is for sale, and GREAT coffee beverages and breakfast. Also at Hotel Indigo on Perdido Beach
24 locals recommend
The Southern Grind Coffee House at the WHARF
4751 Main StCoastal decor, most of which is for sale, and GREAT coffee beverages and breakfast. Also at Hotel Indigo on Perdido Beach
Good southern cuisine in a laid-back setting, less crowded than its neighbor, Cosmo's, but owned by the same group. Good happy hour, and Tuesday is steak night.
23 locals recommend
Luna's Eat & Drink
25689 Canal RdGood southern cuisine in a laid-back setting, less crowded than its neighbor, Cosmo's, but owned by the same group. Good happy hour, and Tuesday is steak night.
Cobalt, The Restaurant
28099 Perdido Beach BlvdThe best happy hour around, amazing views, great food
Beach House has great fish tacos and is the best place to catch college and NFL games. Specials all day on the weekends, usually not crowded.
61 locals recommend
The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails
1154 W Beach BlvdBeach House has great fish tacos and is the best place to catch college and NFL games. Specials all day on the weekends, usually not crowded.
Expect a long wait -- call ahead to get on the waiting list, they do not take reservations. This is Jimmy Buffet's sister's place. Awesome gift shop, tons of stuff for kids to do during that long wait, and a tiki bar for everyone else. Live music many nights.
226 locals recommend
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveExpect a long wait -- call ahead to get on the waiting list, they do not take reservations. This is Jimmy Buffet's sister's place. Awesome gift shop, tons of stuff for kids to do during that long wait, and a tiki bar for everyone else. Live music many nights.
Super cute little bakery with daily specials like gourmet french toast, quiche, etc. GREAT coffee and coffee beverages.
18 locals recommend
BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
25689 Canal RdSuper cute little bakery with daily specials like gourmet french toast, quiche, etc. GREAT coffee and coffee beverages.
Great pizza, calzones, and traditional past dishes. Good place to watch a game, lots of TV's. Family friendly.
16 locals recommend
Rotolo's Pizzeria
888 Gulf Breeze PkwyGreat pizza, calzones, and traditional past dishes. Good place to watch a game, lots of TV's. Family friendly.
THE place to buy fresh shrimp and other seafood for home-cooked meals. It's a tiny shop, and closes early, but the seafood available here is always fresh and local.
22 locals recommend
Billy's Seafood
16780 River RdTHE place to buy fresh shrimp and other seafood for home-cooked meals. It's a tiny shop, and closes early, but the seafood available here is always fresh and local.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open air, great happy hour, live music most nights, TVs for sports watching, Fun! Great place to see the sunset on the bay.
28 locals recommend
Pleasure Island Tiki Bar at Sportsman Marina
27844 Canal RdOpen air, great happy hour, live music most nights, TVs for sports watching, Fun! Great place to see the sunset on the bay.
On the Ole River, live music, typical fried seafood, dog friendly, kid friendly, STRONG bushwhackers if you get the 151 floater.
90 locals recommend
The Flora-Bama Yacht Club
17350 Perdido Key DrOn the Ole River, live music, typical fried seafood, dog friendly, kid friendly, STRONG bushwhackers if you get the 151 floater.
Well, it's a fantastic place to people-watch, as most karaoke bars are, but this one has pretty good food as well. Has been on the beach for decades -- really fun.
112 locals recommend
Pink Pony Pub - World Famous Beach Bar
137 E Gulf PlWell, it's a fantastic place to people-watch, as most karaoke bars are, but this one has pretty good food as well. Has been on the beach for decades -- really fun.
Essentials
This is a "hidden" super Walmart with groceries, beach supplies, souvenirs, etc. Can purchase beer and wine, no spirits though. Must go to a package store for that, such as ABC or any liquor store.
114 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdThis is a "hidden" super Walmart with groceries, beach supplies, souvenirs, etc. Can purchase beer and wine, no spirits though. Must go to a package store for that, such as ABC or any liquor store.
Publix Super Market at Colonial Promenade at Craft Farms
160 Cotton Creek DrEntertainment & Activities
In the off-season, Tuesdays are $5 movie days/nights. Lots of other stuff to do at the Wharf before or after the movie.
11 locals recommend
AMC CLASSIC Wharf 15
23101 Canal RdIn the off-season, Tuesdays are $5 movie days/nights. Lots of other stuff to do at the Wharf before or after the movie.