5 Restaurants
for a Delicious Beach Dinner on the Gulf Coast
Dinner on Alabama’s beaches means comfortable coastal breezes, incredible sunsets, and exquisite cocktails. Our area is filled with excellent restaurants that offer unique atmospheres and appetizing dishes. You'll find everything from casual and family-friendly restaurants 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.
Cobalt
Craft your perfect burger at Cobalt with the Do It Yourselfer. This $12 patty contains a gourmet blend of Certified Angus Beef ground chuck, short rib, and brisket grilled served on a toasted sourdough bun with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. You can add toppings for $1 and $2, such as avocado, sauteed mushrooms, onion rings, and lots more to your creation to make it even more delicious.
Cosmo's
If you’re craving noodles for dinner, order a savory bowl of seafood pasta from Cosmo’s for $22. Indulge in tender bay shrimp, blue crab meat, sweet green peas, broccoli florets, and sundried tomatoes over pappardelle pasta tossed in chardonnay cream sauce. Add a glass of wine to your order to complement your perfect pasta dinner.
Perch
There’s nothing quite like a memorable dinner at the beach overlooking the Gulf. Perch at The Lodge in Gulf State Park offers a fine dining experience you won’t forget. Order the ponzu glazed Gulf fish and enjoy a fabulous meal crafted with fresh ingredients. For $36, you’ll receive a deliciously glazed fresh catch served with fingerling potatoes, king and shitake mushrooms, butternut puree, and marinated tomatoes.
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 jerk mahi-mahi tacos. Inside your tortillas, you’ll find jerk Gulf mahi-mahi, mango Pico de Gallo, Napa cabbage, and house-made sweet chili aioli. This tasty meal costs only $14 and comes with a relaxing outdoor atmosphere.
Tuscany Pizza & Grill
You can never go wrong with pizza! At Tuscany Pizza and Grill, you 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 mariana sauce and topped with mozzarella, fresh arugula, and shaved prosciutto. You can grab this 14” pizza for $20 and add an order of breadsticks for just $3.
Craving more delicious meal ideas? Check out all of the fantastic restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!
