Lunch is the perfect meal to satisfy your appetite for flavor. While you’ll find great lunches at local restaurants throughout Alabama's Beaches, here are five that’ll fulfill your cravings without putting a dent in your wallet.
Cheap & Tasty Lunches
Vinny's Pizzeria
Vinny's Pizzeria
If you’re searching for a meal that will satisfy the whole family, head to Vinny’s Pizzeria at The Wharf. This local joint serves giant slices of cheese pizza for just $5 and one-topping pieces for $6. For a real bargain, order a 16” or 24” pizza and feed your entire crew with one incredibly massive and yummy pie. No matter what you choose, you’re sure to get your pizza fix while at the beach.
Amelia's Deli
Amelia's Deli
Amelia's Deli is the ideal spot for a quick and cheap lunch. This local spot serves tons of salads, sandwiches, and wraps, but a favorite is the chicken salad sandwich. Crafted with homemade chicken salad, lettuce, and tomato and served on a croissant, this meal is fresh and filling. You won't find anything over $12 on the menu at Amelia's, making it an excellent choice for families to feast for less.
Desoto's
Desoto's
A stop at DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen will yield daily homestyle lunch specials for only $11.50. Choose from fried shrimp, blackened catfish, grilled chicken, and more good eats. Each meal has two sides, including homestyle favorites like fried green tomatoes, green beans, turnip greens, sweet potato casserole, corn fritters, and more. Finish your lunch off with a bushwacker for just $6.
The Beli
The Beli
Grab a few fresh sandwiches to go at The Beli and plan a beach picnic. This cute spot is located at The Wharf and serves specialty sandwiches and salads, all under $15. Favorites include the Surfer Dude, a crab and shrimp seafood salad served on a toasted hero roll, and the Big Momma, which comes with melted provolone and feta, turkey, jalapeños, raspberry jam, and hot sauce on toasted sourdough. This deli also offer classics like PB&Js and turkey and cheese for the kids.
Luna's
Luna's
Head to Luna’s Eat & Drink in Orange Beach for a delicious and affordable lunch. For just $10 or $11, you can order a meat and three sides from their lunch menu. Choose from mahi-mahi, popcorn shrimp, Nashville hot chicken, and other delectable options, then pair them with three of Luna’s excellent sides, like buttermilk mashed potatoes or smoked cheddar grits. With the money you save, you can treat yourself to one of the many beers on tap.
Sydnie Lee
A Gulf Coast native and Travel Marketing Professional, Sydnie is Alabama's Beaches Content Specialist (AKA taste tester and destination researcher.) She spends time visiting restaurants, attractions, activities, and events in the area to get the inside scoop on all things happening in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan.
