The 7 Best Restaurants in Orange Beach
You’ll never lack culinary options in Orange Beach! With its 32 miles of white sand beaches, expect a lot of seafood — crayfish, lobster, and crab, in particular. Almost all feature incredibly fresh, high-quality fish, ready to be washed down with a few cold beers. Be sure to try the local oysters, too, and finish off with Key Lime pie for dessert.
1. Big Fish Restaurant & Bar
Head here for some of the best and freshest seafood in town. Try the crab and lobster or the sushi prepared by a Japanese chef.
2. Brick & Spoon
This quaint café is ideal for breakfast or lunch while you're on vacation. The soft-shell crab BLT or eggs Benedict with creamed chicken are highly recommended.
3. Pappas Pizza Pi
This restaurant's fusion of Greek cuisine and pizza works very well. Options include the Wild Greek pizza, topped with chicken, spinach, onions, peppers, olives, and feta cheese.
4. The Gulf
This small eatery offers traditional Mexican cuisine with a twist. The cocktails are excellent, and the music plays into the night while you enjoy alligator tacos and tuna tartar.
5. Villagio Grille
This fine-dining Italian restaurant creates comforting dishes such as beer-braised beef short ribs and bone-in pork chops.
6. Gilbey's Seafood and Steak
Look no further than this restaurant if you're seeking basic dishes cooked to perfection. Favorites include the New York strip steak with cheddar mash and the lobster mac n' cheese.
7. Fisher's at Orange Beach
Choose between fine dining in the upstairs section or casual dining downstairs. The downstairs area offers a great Sunday brunch, while the upstairs section serves up excellent oysters in leek and garlic butter.
