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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Scoops Ice Cream

Gulf Shores

A Gulf Shores Family Tradition! Make sure to bring your family in for an old-school, traditional Gulf Shores experience. We...

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TCBY Frozen Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies of Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

TCBY offers a variety of soft serve and hand-dipped low-fat frozen yogurts, sorbets, fruit smoothies, ice cream products and other...

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Sunliner Diner

Gulf Shores

The Sunliner Diner, in the heart of beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, is turning back the hands of time to the...

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Dippin Dots at The Wharf

Orange Beach

It’s no surprise that Dippin’ Dots is the number one ice cream for fun and has been loved by kids...

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Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream

Gulf Shores

You need more Cowbell!! Locally owned and operated. The 1st rolled ice cream shop on the Alabama Gulf Coast 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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