Top 100+ Restaurants in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL

With more than 200 restaurants in our destination, you’re sure to find a few new favorites. Our culinary listings below allow you to sort by area, type of cuisine and amenities, including outdoor dining, waterfront dining, takeout, and delivery services. You can check out Fan Favorites or embark on a Foodie Getaway. You'll find fantastic food and dining options no matter where you stay, so book your accommodation directly and start planning your trip today!

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Matt's Homemade Alabama Ice Cream

Gulf Shores

Between cones and cups, floats, splits, and shakes, and not to mention, Old Fashioned Sodas, Matt's Homemade Alabama Ice Cream...

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New Orleans Original Snoballs

Gulf Shores

We bring New Orleans flavor to the Alabama Gulf Coast. We offer the best shaved ice on the island in...

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ShoreFizz

Gulf Shores

Where Dirty Soda meets Shakes & Ice Cream! What Is a Dirty Soda? It’s your favorite soda — but beach-ready...

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Milkshake Momma

Orange Beach

You think you can tackle our 64oz Over the Top milkshake, or our 10 scoop Extreme sundae? (It’s ok if...

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Pelican Scoops Ice Cream

Gulf Shores

Located in Fort Morgan, near the historic Fort and the Ferry, we are the perfect place to cool off and...

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Restaurant FAQs

What restaurants allow pets? What restaurants are pet-friendly?

Many restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer pet-friendly outdoor dining. Be sure to keep your dog leashed at these restaurants at all times.

Where can I get oysters?

Fresh oysters are found on many area restaurants' menus--grilled, fried, steamed or baked. Our oyster trail offers a three-day itinerary that has you dining on oysters for both lunch and dinner.

What restaurants take large parties?

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to lots of incredible restaurants. Please contact the restaurants directly to request a reservation or inquire about party sizes.

What restaurants have all-you-can-eat crab legs?

While snow crabs and Alaskan king crabs are not native to our Gulf waters, several local eateries offer the seafood delicacy. Our crab trail highlights many of the restaurants that feature crab dishes of all types, including a local favorite--fried crab claws.

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