Take-Home Family Meals
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
There's nothing quite like enjoying an intimate meal with your loved ones on vacation. While the experience of dining out at a coastal restaurant is always exciting, sometimes, you just need a relaxing night in. You can savor freshly caught seafood, ooey gooey pizza, and Southern soul food all from the comfort of your accommodation and without putting a dent in your wallet. Skip the lines and order a fresh family-style meal to feed your group with these take-home options in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Restaurants with Family-Style Meals
Villaggio Grille
Villaggio Grille
When you're in the mood for Italian-inspired cuisine, order a delicious family meal from Villaggio Grille at The Wharf. Options include a 10-layer lasagna, shrimp or chicken alfredo, or grilled salmon. All meals are served with a house or Caesar salad and fresh focaccia bread. Best of all, you can have your order delivered with DoorDash or Time to Eat The Beach.
Moe's
Moe's
It's not an Alabama vacation without irresistible barbecue. Moe's Original BBQ offers "Haul it Home" meals, meats, and sides. The double-wide and triple-wide packs include a full spread of pork, Conecuh sausage, chicken, or turkey, along with sides, bread, sauce, and pickles. Moe’s also serves 1 lb of pulled pork, whole chickens and turkeys, links of Conecuh, ribs, and smoked wings. Add a few pints of your favorite sides, and you've got a finger-licking feast.
Pizza
Pizza
Taking a bite of a mouthwatering pizza is the best way to end a day at the beach. Our area boasts numerous pizza spots serving up cheesy goodness that offer takeout and delivery options. Bring a box to the beach and enjoy a saucy slice by the shore.
Ginny Lane's
Ginny Lane's
Nothing beats Homestyle Southern cooking, unless you're savoring it at the beach. Ginny Lane's offers fantastic family meals served with a salad and cornbread. Dig into creamy shrimp and grits prepared with andouille sausage, cheddar grits, Creole cream sauce, and roasted tomatoes. Or feed the family with a hearty meat and two meal. Choose from meatloaf, Salisbury steak, fried pork chop, baked chicken, pecan-encrusted chicken, and hand-breaded chicken tenders. All come with your choice of two savory sides.
Hog Wild
Hog Wild
Pick up a big pack of napkins and a family pack of slow-cooked meats from Hog Wild Beach & BBQ for a juicy and tender meal. This barbecue joint's offerings include pulled pork, pulled chicken, sliced turkey, baby back ribs, sliced brisket, and a whole lot of heavenly sides. The rich smell of the barbecue will fill your accommodation and leave your mouth watering for more.
Yoho Rum & Tacos
Yoho Rum & Tacos
Spice up your beach trip with a flavorful family dinner from Yoho Rum & Tacos. Located at The Wharf, this casual taco spot crafts its Mexican-inspired dishes with the freshest ingredients. The family menu features classic beef or chicken tacos, sizzling steak or chicken fajitas accompanied by rice and beans, or delicious chicken wings served with French fries.
Re-opening March 2026
Seafood Markets on Alabama's Beaches
Local Seafood Markets
Local Seafood Markets
Our local seafood markets offer the freshest catches around. From shrimp and shellfish to blue crab and fish, the fantastic bounty of the Gulf is conveniently available on ice at these nearby spots. While it's common to pick up raw or cooked seafood at these markets, many also serve pre-made platters, meals, and other fabulous eats, such as smoked tuna dip and gumbo. Pick up the perfect seafood meal at Lartigue's, Fresh Market Seafood Boil Bait & Tackle, S&S Seafood, Gulf Shores Seafood & Meat Market, and Blalock's.
Take-Home Seafood Boils
Topsail Steamer
Topsail Steamer
Tuck a napkin into your shirt and chow down on a tantalizing seafood boil courtesy of Topsail Steamer. Create your ideal pot or choose from one of Topsail's signature boils and let it steam on the stove. Your pot can have peel-and-eat shrimp, andouille sausage, snow crab, clams, corn, potatoes, onions, and all your favorite seasonings and sauces. After that, you can enjoy a fresh and buttery boil in the comfort of your accommodation!
5 O'Clock Seafood Boil
5 O'Clock Seafood Boil
The juicy and delectable taste of a boil is unlike any other. Savor the flavor of the Gulf in your condo or beach rental with a heaping pot of your favorite seafood from 5 O'Clock Seafood Boil. Offerings include snow crab legs, lobster tails, shrimp, Dutch potatoes, sausage, mushrooms, corn, and garlic bulbs. This local service will set up your boil for you in your accommodation and provide you with all the necessary utensils and trays for a spicy, Cajun feast. The beads of sweat on your eyebrows will be worth it.
Pre-Made Meals
Sarah's Homemade
Sarah's Homemade
Sarah's Homemade When you want a homemade meal without the hassle of cooking, look no further than Sarah's Homemade. A locally loved establishment, Sarah's serves incredible pre-made meals and casseroles, including chicken pot pie, shepherd's pie, cheesy broccoli and chicken casserole, and lasagna roll-ups. All meals are made fresh and ready for you to bake at your convenience. Add a pound cake or pie, and you've got a filling meal that will satisfy your cravings.
Grocery Stores
Publix
Publix
Whether you need to feed a family of four or 24, Publix has you covered with terrific platters and group meals from its deli. Go for the classics like sandwiches salads, or chicken platters or impress your crew with a sushi or shrimp platter. If you have a large group, opt for a ready-made meal like the fried chicken, mojo pork, or smoked rib meals, all of which come with your choice of sides, rolls, and a gallon of sweet tea or lemonade. Be sure to pop by the bakery to pick up dessert, too! Our area has three Publix stores: Palm Pointe in Orange Beach and Craft Farms and Paradise Isle in Gulf Shores.
Rouses
Rouses
Pinwheels, po'boys, chicken tenders – oh my! Rouses Gulf Shores and Orange Beach both boast an array of finger foods, party trays, and yummy meals. As a Louisiana-based store, Rouses serves fabulous Cajun meals like jambalaya, red beans and sausage, and gumbo, perfect for a flavorful, Southern dinner. Call ahead to place an order, so you can easily pick it up and bring it back to your accommodation.
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.
