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Where to Eat

Gulf Shores Restaurants Guide

From Gulf seafood and oysters to breakfast, pizza and beach-view patios, find our favorite Gulf Shores dining guides in one place.

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Where to eat in Gulf Shores

Gulf seafood plates on a restaurant table

Gulf Shores dining runs from casual beachside spots to seafood restaurants and oyster bars. Use this page to find the guide that fits your meal, whether that is breakfast before the beach, lunch with a view or a family dinner.

Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals has hosted beach vacations on the Alabama Gulf Coast since 1985, with 1,800+ units across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key. Our team lives here, and these guides share the spots we send guests to. Restaurant hours and menus change, so check with each restaurant before you go.

A few Gulf Shores favorites

Seafood & Music

The Hangout

A beachside Gulf Shores restaurant known for seafood, cocktails, free live music and family-friendly fun.

Visit thehangout.com

Oysters

The Original Oyster House

A Gulf Shores seafood restaurant known for hand-shucked raw, charbroiled and baked oysters.

Visit originaloysterhouse.com

Food & Fun

LuLu's Gulf Shores

A Gulf Shores restaurant that pairs casual food with live music and family fun.

Visit LuLu's

More Ideas

Beach-view dining

Want a view with dinner? Start with our guide to Gulf Shores restaurants with beach views.

Frequently asked questions

What food is Gulf Shores known for?

Gulf seafood, especially shrimp, oysters and fresh fish. Our seafood and oyster guides cover where to try them.

Where can I eat on the beach in Gulf Shores?

See our guide to Gulf Shores restaurants with beach views for places to eat with the Gulf in sight.

Where is a good place for breakfast in Gulf Shores?

Our best breakfast guide lists local favorites in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Are there family-friendly restaurants in Gulf Shores?

Yes. Our family-friendly restaurants guide covers places with kid-friendly menus and entertainment.

Should I check hours before I go?

Yes. Hours and menus change by season, so check with the restaurant directly before you head out.

Book your Gulf Shores stay

Stay close to the best Gulf Shores dining in a Gulf-front condo or beach house, booked directly with Brett/Robinson.

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Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

Why Book With Us

Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals is a family-owned vacation rental company in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, managing more than 1,800 condos, beach houses and hotel suites along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Guests book Gulf-front and bayfront rentals directly with the local team that operates and maintains them, including the Phoenix condominium towers, with in-house housekeeping, on-site maintenance, staffed Service Desks and 24/7 guest support. Whether you’re deciding where to stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, you can compare beachfront condos, bayfront resorts and beach houses in one place.

Family-Owned & Local

Locally owned and operated beach vacation specialists for 40+ years. We live here. Read the Brett/Robinson story.

Staffed Service Desks

Our staffed Service Desks each serve a group of nearby buildings, and our Hwy. 59 office serves our other properties. Your pre-arrival page tells you exactly where to check in.

Touchless Check-In

Use our touchless check-in or check in at the Service Desk. Your confirmation email and pre-arrival page list your exact check-in location and instructions.

In-House Housekeeping

We run our own in-house housekeeping and laundry services for fresh linens and clean accommodations, keeping properties to a high standard of cleanliness.

On-Site Maintenance

We provide on-site maintenance and security at many properties, plus regular inspections, secure access and 24/7 emergency assistance.

Area Know-How

We serve Gulf Shores (including Fort Morgan) and Orange Beach, and our specialists know the best restaurants, music venues and fishing spots. Start planning with our Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area guide.

Book direct with Brett/Robinson: reserve online, pay through the guest payment portal, and reach our reservations team at 1-800-211-7892. Browse Gulf Shores condos and Orange Beach condos.

Pets: our condos and hotels do not allow pets. Four beach houses accept pets: Pelican Roost, Pipedreams, Sea Oats and WindSwept.

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