


Oysters-including farmed Alabama bivalves-come raw or grilled, while fish is served fried, blackened, or grilled. Signature appetizers include Firecracker Shrimp, and Tuna and Avocado Stack. There’s something for fish- and meat-eaters of every stripe in this upscale eatery. Several offer happy-hour discounts on select appetizers-sometimes even half-shell oysters.īut one thing they all have in common: spectacular waterfront views and the best seafood that swims nearby. Here are a few other popular coastal choices. Places like Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina, Lulu’s and the Flora-Bama (at least the western part of this border-straddling establishment) should be enshrined in a Bama Beach Eats Hall of Fame. Some seafood specialists along the coast make just about every must-try list. That’s a good rule of thumb in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. I’m also a firm believer that, if I can see the water, my best meal will come out of that water. Maybe one serves something you’ve never tried. Maybe the noshes at another will pair well with happy hour drinks. If you’re like me, before leaving home for a vacation, you’ve researched dining options at your destination and picked out a few places. That means it’s also easier to get a table offering a waterside view at restaurants in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. And the size of the crowds at beachside amenities is just right. The water is still warm, but not too cold. The weather is still warm, but not too hot. If you don’t have children in school, this may be the perfect time to hit Alabama’s beaches.
