Dinner on Alabama's Beaches means comfortable coastal breezes, incredible sunsets, and exquisite cocktails. Our area has excellent restaurants offering unique atmospheres and delectable dishes. You'll find everything from outdoor restaurants and family-friendly spots to fine dining here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. If you're searching for great restaurants to add to your dining itinerary, here are five options for delicious meals that will satisfy your taste buds.
1. Cobalt
Craft your perfect burger at Cobalt with the Do It Yourselfer. This $13 patty contains a gourmet blend of Certified Angus Beef ground chuck, short rib, and brisket grilled on a toasted sourdough bun with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. To make it even more delicious, you can add toppings for $1 or $2, such as avocado, sauteed mushrooms, onion rings, and lots more.
2. Cosmo's
If you're craving noodles for dinner, order a savory bowl of seafood pasta from Cosmo's for $23. Indulge in tender bay shrimp, blue crabmeat, sweet green peas, broccoli florets, and sun-dried tomatoes over pappardelle pasta tossed in chardonnay cream sauce. Add a glass of wine to your order to complement your perfect pasta dinner.
3. The Hammered Crab
Fresh crab is a must-have while at the beach, and The Hammered Crab has all your favorite dishes. From crab dip and cakes to claws and legs, this spot will satisfy your crab cravings. We suggest ordering the crab-crusted grouper for $26. This meal is a tender flounder filet coated with a perfect crisp layer of crabmeat and topped with a delicious lemon butter sauce, and it comes with two sides.
4. The Gulf
Seafood tacos by the water? That's what you get when you dine at The Gulf, as this beachside restaurant serves enticing dishes, including mahi-mahi tacos. You'll find blackened Gulf mahi-mahi, mango pico de gallo, Napa cabbage, and house-made sweet chili aioli inside your tortillas. This tasty meal costs $15 and includes a relaxing outdoor atmosphere.
5. Tuscany Pizza & Grill
You can never go wrong with pizza! At Tuscany Pizza and Grill, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to savor a slice or two. One of the restaurant's specialties is the arugula and prosciutto. This yummy pie is based with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella, fresh arugula, and shaved prosciutto. You can grab this 14-inch pizza for $22 and add an order of breadsticks for just $3.
