Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have a plethora of restaurants for you to enjoy! However, a number of them are on the water in the local bays and the Intercoastal Waterway. From high-end to casual restaurants, there is something for every mood you may be looking for. However, no matter what waterfront restaurant you choose, they all embrace the vibe of the Gulf Shore.
Each of the restaurants featured below has amazing food and great views, and our team loves to go to each of them to watch the boats pass by. While our list is extensive, they are all deserving and delicious!
Our Top 13 Gulf Shores Waterfront Restaurants
#1 - Tacky Jacks
- Locations: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
- Hours: Open Daily, Hours Vary by Location
- Details: Colorful, family-friendly restaurant you can walk in or boat in
# 2 - Jesse's on the Bay
- Location: Fort Morgan
- Hours: Open Daily
- Details: Gulf Shores Vacation Rental Favorite! Fine Dining but a relaxed, casual restaurant with two areas of Service. Upstairs and The Cold Hole downstairs.
#3 - Original Oyster House
- Location: Gulf Shores
- Hours: Open Daily, 11 am to 10 pm
- Details: Overlooking the east end of Little Lagoon, enjoy seafood, a salad bar and chocolate chip peanut butter pie that is impossible to resist
#4 - Acme Oyster House
- Location: Gulf Shores
- Hours: Open Daily, Thursday - Monday, 11:30 am to 9 pm; Tuesday - Wednesday, 4 pm to 9 pm
- Details: An extension of the iconic Acme Oyster in New Orleans, their chargrilled oysters are the most famous item on the menu.
#5 - Lulu's
- Location: Gulf Shores
- Hours: Open Daily, 11 am to 9 pm
- Details: A Gulf Shores Tradition by the original Crazy Sista and local legend Lulu Buffett. Enjoy hearty burgers, seafood dishes, and sandwiches.
#6 - Cobalt
- Location: Orange Beach
- Hours: Open Daily, Sunday - Thursday, 11 am to 9:30 pm; Friday - Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
- Details: Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals Favorite! They have a huge outdoor dining terrace and bar, plus indoor dining with expansive water views.
#7 - OSO
- Location: Orange Beach
- Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11 am to 9 pm; Friday, 11 am to 10 pm; Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm; Sunday, 8 am to 9 pm
- Details: Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals Favorite! This casual restaurant at Bear Point Marina offers elevated food and live music every night.
#8 - Fisher's & Dockside
- Location: Orange Beach
- Hours: Fisher's - Daily 5 pm to 9 pm; Dockside - Daily 11 am to 9 pm
- Details: Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals Favorite! The upstairs Fisher's offers a gorgeous environment inside and out. Downstairs, Dockside offers a more casual environment. Southern Living's top 5 restaurants in the South
#9 - GT's On the Bay
- Location: Orange Beach
- Hours: Open Daily; Sunday - Thursday 11 am to 9:30 pm; Friday - Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
- Details: Overlooking Wolf Bay, enjoy a diverse, one-of-a-kind menu to fit all your family's taste buds.
#10 - Louisiana Lagniappe
- Location: Orange Beach
- Hours: Open Daily; 5 pm to 9 pm
- Details: Enjoy Louisiana-style seafood at this upscale waterfront venue in San Roc Cay Marina
#11 - Flora-Bama Yacht Club
- Location: Perdido Key
- Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11 am to 9 pm; Friday - Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
- Details: Walk in, boat in, or paddle board in this open-air restaurant on the beach! Don't worry about your shoes here
#12 - Ginny Lane
- Location: Orange Beach
- Hours: Sunday - Wednesday, 11 am to 9 pm; Thursday - Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
- Details: Located at The Warf just off the Intercoastal Waterway. Enjoy this nice dinner spot while you watch the big boats at the marina.
#13 - Pirate's Cove
- Location: Josephine
- Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 9 pm; Friday & Sunday, 8 am to 10 pm; Saturday, 8 am to 11 pm
- Details: Legendary Local Favorite for casual outdoor dining. Drive up or Boat in for Burgers and Bushwashers.
Looking for a Beachfront Restaurant? You can also check out Beachfront Dining Options.
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