Gulf Shores

Restaurants, Bars & Cafes in Gulf Shores

20 locally owned restaurants, bars & cafes in Gulf Shores, picked by The Alabama Guide: hours, maps and what each place does best.

20 places

Gulf Shores

Yumm Twister & Ice Cream

Handcrafted gelato, one Twister at a time.

Family owned Hand-scooped Italian gelato Handcrafted daily Twister cones
Gulf Shores

Cherry on Top

Scoops, shakes, and splits near the sand.

24 ice cream flavors Banana splits Family-operated
Gulf Shores

Matt’s Homemade Ice Cream

Handcrafted flavors, generous scoops.

Allergy-conscious service Dairy-free flavor options Handcrafted ice cream
Gulf Shores

Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream

Homemade chocolate and classic ice cream.

Blue Bell ice cream Chocolate-covered strawberries Handmade chocolate and fudge
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A Specialty Bakery & Party Shoppe

Custom cakes built around your celebration.

Cookies and cupcakes Custom decorating Custom wedding cakes
Gulf Shores

Foam Coffee and Shop

There is no place like foam.

Catering cart for local markets House-made syrups and foams Pet-friendly outdoor seating
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Southern Shores Coffee

Locally roasted coffee, Gulf Coast style.

Beans sold by the bag Breakfast menu Frappe drinks
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Big Beach Brewing Company

Craft beer at the southern edge of Alabama.

Live music Non-alcoholic options On-site kitchen
Gulf Shores

Isla Wine

A neighborhood wine bar and bottle shop.

Pet-friendly outdoor seating Wheelchair accessible Wine club membership
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Icehouse Tap Room

Local beer, live music, water views.

24 beers on tap Daily live music Late-night kitchen
$$
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Papa Rocco’s

The home of warm beer and lousy pizza, since forever.

15+ years Best Raw Oysters Award winning pizza Daily live music
Gulf Shores

The Cove Bar & Grill

Burgers, quesadillas and live music at the Cove.

Independently Owned Indoor and outdoor seating Live entertainment
Gulf Shores

Agave Bar & Grill

Mexican fare and margaritas off Gulf Shores Parkway.

Extended Thursday through Saturday hours Full bar with margaritas Independently Owned
Gulf Shores

El Rey Mexican Restaurant

Tex-Mex on Gulf Shores Parkway, open every day.

Independently Owned Long daily hours Open 7 days a week
Gulf Shores

Lauria’s by the Beach

Family recipes and homemade Italian, morning to midnight.

Family recipes from the owner's grandmother House made pasta and flatbreads Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
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Picnic Beach Bar & Grill

Good clean barbecue near the Gulf Shores public beach.

Casual bar and grill setting Family friendly barbecue Near the Gulf Shores public beach
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Hog Wild Beach & BBQ

Beach town barbecue, smoked and delivered.

Casual, beach focused setting Catering available Independently owned barbecue
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DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen

Gulf Shores seafood, cooked a half dozen different ways since 2000.

Full bar Locally owned since 2000 Multiple preparation styles: fried, broiled, grilled, blackened, steamed, Cajun
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Original Oyster House

Fire grilled oysters and homemade gumbo since 1982.

Hand shucked, fire grilled oysters Operating since 1982 Seats up to 300 guests
Gulf Shores

Gulf Island Grill

Gulf seafood and smoked ribs, steps from the beach.

Fresh Gulf seafood Full bar with margaritas and bushwackers Open daily from 11 a.m.