DINING
Gulf Shores Restaurants
If you are staying with us in one of our vacation homes, you really are spoiled for choice when looking where to eat local. There’s so many restaurants local to our homes, the only trouble you’ll have is deciding where to eat!
Here’s a few of our local favorites that are quick and easy to reach from any of our vacation homes.
Villagio Grille at the Wharf (owned by Ginny Lane's)
251-224-6510
Nice place for lunch or dinner. You can do some shopping, then dinner before a movie at the Wharf. Reservation accepted.
Lambert's Cafe
251-943-7655
The home of the thrown rolls. Family fun and good home cooking. Be prepared for a wait but it is worth it.
Ginny Lane's Bar & Grill at the Wharf
251-224-6500
Great family atmosphere with view of the boats docked at the marina. They usually have someone playing music nightly.
Louisiana Lagniappe
251-981-2258
A nice place for lunch, brunch on Sunday or dinner. Reservations are accepted. Try the Pecan Grouper with house salad and cheese grits. It's one of our favorites.
Original Oyster House
251-948-2445
Conveniently located within 2 miles of our properties. Large salad bar and a great selected fried foods as well as other seafood dishes. Get there early... there is always a wait. Great red beans and rice as well as gumbo. You can even get it in ready-made containers to go.
Big Fish
251-981-5516
Great food with very nice and relaxing atmosphere. Reservations recommended.
Anchor Bar & Grill
251-200-0250
A small little bar & grill on the water looking out over Terry Cove in Orange Beach. They have a limited menu with delicious options and a full bar. Most seating is outside, you can drive up, ride up on jet ski or boat. Swimsuits welcome!
Fisher's
251-981-7305
Offering 2 dining experiences at the marina. Both of which have been recommended by Southern Living Magazine. Upstairs is a more formal atmosphere and reservations are suggested. Downstairs is a casual setting with inside and dockside seating.
Hog Wild Beach & BBQ
251-600-9453
Great BBQ and the closest to our properties. I recommend the Sampler, which gives you a little bit of everything to try.
Tacky Jacks
251-981-4144
Orange Beach - Fun atmosphere in a casual setting on the water. Try the Farmer's Omelet for breakfast. They also have great Bloody Mary's.
Southern Grind Coffee House
251-923-3265
Great place for coffee, gelato, salads and more. Two locations in Orange Beach- one at The Wharf and one in the Hotel Indigo building on the Beach Blvd.
Jesse's
251-965-3827
Fine dining in a beautiful setting located in Magnolia Springs. Reservations recommended.
Moe's Original BarBQue
251-981-7427
Excellent BBQ and soul food - get the dry rub wings! Two locations - one in Orange Beach and one in Foley. If you go shopping at the Outlet Mall, I recommend having lunch at the Foley location.
LuLu's At Homeport Marina
251-967-5858
Fun for families with small children. LuLu's is a local favorite since LuLu is Jimmy Buffet's sister. Plan to come early, stay a while and play. There is plenty of outdoor entertainment for the kids.
Shipp's Harbour Grill
251-981-9891
Amazing views on the bay at Sportsman's Marina. Wonderful food and excellent service. The Grouper Pontchartrain is one of our favorites. They take reservations and can handle large groups.
Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar
251-949-5086
A little off of the beaten path in Bon Secour. Nestled under the live oaks with hanging Spanish moss. If you like oysters, the dirty dozen is sure to be a hit. Nightly specials with Prime Rib on Friday night.
Acme Seafood
251-424-1783
A New Orleans favorite with plenty of room for large groups. Dining inside as well as outside. The chargrilled oysters are our favorite. You also can't go wrong with the New Orleans Medley if you want a taste of some traditional cajun food.
Doc's Seafood Shack
251-967-4800
"The Best Fried Shrimp in the Civilized World" - A little hole in the wall place that locals frequent. Get there early, because there is always a wait. Located on Canal Road in Orange Beach.
Bahama Bob's
251-948-2100
Located just down West Beach Blvd and also on the water. This local dive is as casual as it gets. Good food and service with seating inside or out. Swimsuits allowed.
Tacky Jacks
251-948-8881
Gulf Shores - Fun atmosphere in a casual setting on the water. Try the Farmer's Omelet for breakfast. They also have great Bloody Mary's.