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Best Eats in Gulf Shores, AL
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items Gulf Shores is such a great family vacation spot! There are so many absolutely amazing places to eat that you can't really go wrong anywhere. My family has been vacationing there since I was a little girl and we have enjoyed these places!
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Lunch & Dinner
Don't Forget Dessert!
Outdoor Dining
Lunch & Dinner
I love lunch and dinner at the beach! There are always such fun restaurants that suit whatever vibe you're looking for. I've tried to find a variety that include places you could you wear your flip flops to and some places you should dress up a littl...
Lulu's isn't in the heart of Gulf Shores like so many other great restaurants but it is so worth the extra little drive!! The vibe is very beachy and always has great music! Fun Fact: Lulu is Jimmy Buffet's sister!
LuLu's Fun, Food & Music
DeSoto's has earned and won years worth of awards for their phenomenal seafood! They are most well known for their pecan encrusted fish and I would highly recommend it to anyone without a nut allergy ;)
DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen
The Catch offers a great variety on their menu. Everything tastes very fresh and I highly recommend the Coconut Shrimp!
And their patio is dog friendly!!
And their patio is dog friendly!!
The Catch
The Original Oyster House is one of those staple places that you just have to try while in Gulf Shores. Obviously the oysters are amazing!!! But I remember the crab cakes being out of this world!
The Original Oyster House
Tacky Jacks is another restaurant where you can pull right up in your boat. They have a play area for kids so you can stay and relax awhile and listen to some live music! Their seafood dishes are mouth watering and I remember the Po-boy being absolut...
Tacky Jacks
Don't Forget Dessert!
Ice cream at the beach just seems like a necessity! We don't usually order desserts when we are at home, but on vacation I will ALWAYS get dessert!
This isn't a local place and I haven't actually been to the one in Gulf Shores….but I've been to a different one and it was a life changing experience ;) These are crazy, mega milkshakes and something that you'd only find in your dreams before now!
The Yard Milkshake Bar
I LOVE rolled ice cream! Such a fun and special treat for my family and it just makes ice cream even more fun! Spoonz is family owned and they make you feel like you are a part of their family as well.
Spoonz Rolled Ice Cream
BuzzCats is so cute and charming and filled with the best desserts! They also serve breakfast and lunch. Their poptarts will make you want only fresh, homemade poptarts for the rest of your life. And it pairs so well with a steamy cappuccino!
BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
If you haven't tried a frozen banana loaded with toppings you are in for a treat! And then if you've already tried that, then you need to try the frozen cheesecake!! This place is so unique and filled with such a fun staff that encourage you to just ...
Mythic Beach Banana Bar
Outdoor Dining
Although the majority of the places on this list have outdoor seating, these are some that have extra features to make sitting outside a little extra enjoyable.
Perhaps the MOST family friendly restaurant in the world? I mean, do any other restaurants host a FOAM PARTY EVERY HOUR?! It really is just a hangout atmosphere with amazing burgers. And foam. You don't have to worry about your kids being too loud, o...
The Hangout
One of my favorite things about Cobalt is that you can pull right up in your boat and enjoy waterfront dining. It is casual dining, but the menu is top notch! Seafood, burgers, pizza, something for everyone!
Cobalt: The Restaurant
Caribbean meets Southern meets Seafood. Absolutely best flavors you can find in Gulf Shores. The vibe is super chill and everyone just wants to relax and have a good time. I would HIGHLY suggest trying the steamed shrimp!
Bahama Bob's