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Sydnie Lee
October 9, 2024

Everyone should experience an afternoon or sunset cruise on the water in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Whether you bring your own vessel or rent a boat from a local marina, you're guaranteed to have a great time on the water. Top off your day of boating by pulling up to one of these restaurants and grabbing a bite to eat. As always, do not drink if you are driving the vessel!

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Headed to Alabama's Beaches and bringing your boat? Check out these boat-friendly dinner spots!

 
Live music at Flora-Bama Yacht Club waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach

Flora-Bama Yacht Club

When many think of the Flora-Bama, they think of the legendary roadhouse. But across the street is one of the best spots to stop on your voyage – Flora-Bama Yacht Club. You can beach your boat on the sand to experience the bar’s famous bushwacker, creative menu items, and daily live music.

Flora-Bama Yacht Club
Family dining at Tacky Jacks waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach

Tacky Jacks

With three locations, you can pull into Tacky Jacks no matter what waterways you're cruising in. The restaurants offer easy boat parking and phenomenal water views. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, there’s never a wrong time to cruise over to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores Orange Beach, or Fort Morgan. 

Fresh seafood at OSO waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach

OSO at Bear Point Harbor

OSO at Bear Point Harbor is a hot spot for Orange Beach locals. You can easily dock your vessel here to grab a drink and a bite to eat. Both their drink and food menus are robust, giving you plenty of options. You’re also likely to come across local musicians performing at their outdoor bar.

OSO at Bear Point Harbor
Burgers on Alabama's beaches

Pirate's Cove

Located in Elberta, you can easily access the island-famous Pirate’s Cove from the back bays in Orange Beach. Since 1957, this whole-in-the-wall has served boaters juicy burgers and tasty bushwackers. Stop by for a break or spend the whole day here lounging on your boat. Your furry friends are also welcome here and will have a blast running along the shore.

Pirate's Cove
LuLu's food

LuLu's

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores is one of the most popular waterfront restaurants on the island – LuLu’s. Pull your boat right up to the dock to enjoy the array of delicious food, live music, games, and other fun attractions this waterfront hub offers.

LuLu's
Delicious food at Avenue Pub waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach

Avenue Pub

You can dock your boat right up to the shoreline at Avenue Pub, located on Terry Cove in Orange Beach. Whether you want to get your day on the water started with a Bloody Mary and smoked tuna dip or want to end it with a seasonal bushwhacker and burger, you won't be hungry after making a stop here.

Avenue Pub
Couple dining at GTs on the Bay waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach

GTs on the Bay

Fresh seafood, coastal cocktails, and fantastic views are just three of the reasons you should dock for a meal at GTs on the Bay. The adults will love the innovative drink and food menu, while the kids will have a blast on the pirate-ship playground.

GTs on the Bay
Barometer Tiki & Raw Bar waterfront Restaurant in Orange Beach

Barometer Raw & Tiki Bar

A local watering hole, Barometer Tiki & Raw Bar, is one of the best places for boaters to stop for a bite to eat. Their food menu is filled with quick bites such as fried shrimp, burgers, and nachos, so you can fuel up for the rest of your boat day. They’re always serving up frozen cocktails and locally- and regionally-crafted beer.

Barometer Tiki & Raw Bar
Ladies dining at Cobalt

Cobalt

Whether you’re coming back in from a day fishing in the Gulf or cruising down the back bays, Cobalt is a great spot to grab a meal and enjoy a fabulous view. You’ll find contemporary coastal cuisine, delicious drinks, and live music. They have numerous boat slips available for small and medium vessels.

Cobalt
Family dining at Jesse's on the Bay in Fort Morgan

Jesse's on the Bay

Savor fresh oysters, aged steaks, and mouthwatering appetizers at Jesse’s on the Bay. This casual fine-dining restaurant is an ideal spot for boaters cruising around Mobile Bay in Fort Morgan looking for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Jesse's on the Bay

Live music, local libations, and delicious dining are what you’ll find when boating in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. If you happen to be piloting your own boat, please be safe and have a designated captain onboard. And, be sure to observe the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s boating rules and regulations while on your Alabama Gulf Coast boating adventure.

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