5 Restaurants You Must Try in Gulf Shores

5 Restaurants You Must Try in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Traveling to the Gulf Shores this Summer means you’re about to have some fun in the sun in a beautiful place, creating great memories along the way! The beaches on the Emerald Coast do not disappoint with their sugary shores and crystal-blue waters. The Gulf Shores, Alabama is a perfect destination if you’re looking for relaxation, sun & sand, and family-friendly adventures!

Of course, there are hundreds of delicious dining options available too! Here are 5 top area restaurants you must try while vacationing in Gulf Shores.

Angry Crab Shack

Serving fresh, delicious seafood in a casual, fun environment is what the Angry Crab Shack is all about. Plan to bib up and dig into boiled seafood such as crab, lobster, crawfish, and shrimp! Located at 25751 Perdido Beach Blvd., A1, Orange Beach. Visit angry crabshack.com.

Bleus Burger

Bleu’s is a full-service restaurant offering delicious gourmet burgers, made-from-scratch dishes, and more, all in a family-friendly environment. If you’re looking for blackened shrimp, you’ll find it here too! Located 3800 Gulf Shores Parkway, Ste. 240, Gulf Shores. Visit bleusburger.com.

Ginny Lane Bar and Grill at the Wharf

Take the kids to Ginny Lane! Ginny’s is a fun atmosphere and a local favorite located at the Wharf. They offer beautiful waterfront views, weekly specials that change according to the chef’s delight, and a kid’s menu that will make your kids happy with full tummies. Located at 4851 Wharf Parkway, Ste. D106, Orange Beach. Visit ginnylanebargrill.com.

Gulf Shores Steamer at Sanroc Cay

The Steamer is quite popular among both the locals and visitors! This restaurant serves steamed Royal Red shrimp, snow crab legs, mussels and oysters, and much more! There are non-seafood options here as well such as cheeseburgers and hand-cut steaks. Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Ste. 115, Orange Beach. Visit gulfshoressteamer.com.

GTs on the Bay

There’s always a pizza night while on vacation so why not try GTs on the Bay?! This is another family-friendly restaurant everyone will love! This location offers local favorites with a Stonehearth pizza oven, a fresh salad bar for all to enjoy, and yummy craft beers for the beer lover in your family. Located at 26189 Canal Rd., Orange Beach. Visit gtsonthebay.com.

There you have it, five restaurants your family will for sure enjoy while vacationing in Gulf Shores! Do you have a favorite or two? We’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below tell us your favorite restaurants in Gulf Shores.

Photo – Andrea Piacquadio


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