The Royal Oyster Bar has every type of oyster you’re looking for. Good fried shrimp and handmade potato chips. The roast beef po’boy is HUGE, so plan to split it with a friend. This Gulf Shores restaurant (a second location was added in Orange Beach) is a local favorite and a recommendation from our boat captain. They serve a wide variety of seafood and a bit of beef, chicken and pasta too.

This locally owned Gulf Shores restaurant doesn’t look like anything fancy from the outside, but our Facebook friends said the food is worth a visit. They’ve been voted best lunch and dinner 14 years in a row! This Gulf Shores restaurant is locally owned and operated and been a tradition for families vacationing, as well as locals. Make sure to grab some Gator Bites or a large bowl of Swamp Soup! Want to eat where the locals hang out? According to our sources, it’s here. The Pink Pony in Atlanta means something totally different and I almost left this off because of that, but apparently the highlight of this late-night party spot is karaoke. Ask the server for a piece of tape to leave your mark at this iconic Orange Beach and Gulf Shores restaurant. The newest spot is in Gulf Shores where it sits among old oak trees directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. We hit Tacky Jack’s for breakfast at the Fort Morgan location. This place looks like a kid’s colorful erector set. (Several Locations) You are getting the Bushwacker with apps and a beautiful view according to our Facebook friends. It’s been a Gulf Shores beach tradition for more than 45 years. You don’t even have to leave the beach to grab a cold brew and some local seafood at Sea-n-Suds. It’s not just us! Here are some more ideas from another Gulf Shores foodie! And you can’t leave without trying the fried cheesecake! Oh, and our readers said he has the best crab claws in town. In fact, you’ll likely find him hanging out around lunchtime with some great stories. This is a small local joint run by Gulf Coast native Al Sawyer. This local seafood restaurant has locations in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Word has it you should check out the little shops around there too. This may be a waterfront seafood restaurant, but our local friends said they can’t leave without a whole Key lime pie. The locals tipped us off to a Pirates and Princess breakfast, as well as the fact there are, “bubbles for days so put them in their swimsuits.” Read More: The Hangout In Gulf Shores Live bands, renowned festivals (see Lesli’s review below of the Oyster Cook-off), a daiquiri bar, and so much for the kids.

A definite favorite with our Facebook friends. According to our sources, Lulu’s has some of the best food in Gulf Shores and is great for kids! (Hello! They have an entire kids play area!) And if you have a food allergy, there is a special menu just for you. We mentioned on Facebook this was our first visit to the the Alabama beaches and holy cow did the community come through with suggestions for the best Gulf Shores restaurants, as well as the best places to eat in Orange Beach.

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