Local Directory — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

Showing 1–24 of 120 places
A Specialty Bakery

A Specialty Bakery

Bakery
gulf-shores

Casual bakeshop providing typical desserts such as cookies & made-to-order cakes for special events.

food-drink
Acme Oyster House

Acme Oyster House

Restaurant $$
gulf-shores

Lively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics.

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Attraction
gulf-shores

Home to more than 500 animals, this zoo offers hands-on experiences with kangaroos & other critters.

familyoutdoorfamily-friendly
Anchored Coffee House

Anchored Coffee House

Cafe
gulf-shores

Welcoming coffee shop off Highway 59 serving locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and light fare. Features a complimentary conference room for small meetings.

food-drink
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe

Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe

Restaurant $$
gulf-shores

Seafood shack amid the sand dunes serving Caribbean & Southern-style eats steps from the water.

Bar 45

Bar 45

Restaurant
gulf-shores

Bar 45 Restaurant and Bar offers a relaxed environment with great food, drinks, and sports entertainment in Gulf Shores. It's open to everyone and features amenities like a game room and golf simulator.

Beach Bums Coffee & Deli
Big Beach Brewing

Big Beach Brewing

Brewery
gulf-shores

Alabama's southernmost brewery featuring a 10-barrel brewing system with all beers brewed in-house. The locally owned taproom includes an open-air courtyard, observation deck, porch swing, and live music on weekends.

food-drink
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoor Rec
gulf-shores

Established in 1980, this ~7,000-acre refuge on the Fort Morgan Peninsula protects nesting beaches for loggerhead, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles plus the endangered Alabama beach mouse.

family-friendly
Bywater Beachside

Bywater Beachside

Bar
gulf-shores

Beachside bar and grill at Gulf State Park Pier serving pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and seafood with Gulf views. Features live music, karaoke, and entertainment from local musicians.

Cafe Beignets of Alabama GS

Cafe Beignets of Alabama GS

Cafe $$
gulf-shores

French-inspired cafe serving beignets deep-fried to perfection with powdered sugar or specialty toppings, alongside coffee and muffins. A Gulf Shores breakfast tradition.

food-drink
Cherry on Top

Cherry on Top

Ice Cream
gulf-shores
food-drink
City Of Gulf Shores Wetlands Park

City Of Gulf Shores Wetlands Park

Park
gulf-shores

Scenic park with walking trails, a fishing pier, benches & gazebos in a wetlands setting.

outdoordog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club

Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club

Restaurant $$$
gulf-shores

Waterfront eatery offering coastal fare & steak in casual quarters with a roomy, scenic veranda.

Craft Farms Golf Club

Craft Farms Golf Club

golf
gulf-shores

Alabama's only Arnold Palmer Signature Design golf resort with two 18-hole championship courses, Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend. Features a plantation-style clubhouse with a bar and grill.

sportsoutdoorlive-music
Crico's Pizza & Subs

Crico's Pizza & Subs

Restaurant
gulf-shores

Pizza and sub sandwich restaurant.

De Soto's Seafood Kitchen

De Soto's Seafood Kitchen

Restaurant $$
gulf-shores

Kitchen dishing out a diverse lineup of seafood & sides in a casual, airy setting.

Del's ice cream

Del's ice cream

Ice Cream
gulf-shores
food-drink
Del's Ice Cream

Del's Ice Cream

Ice Cream
gulf-shores
food-drink
Foam Coffee

Foam Coffee

Cafe $
gulf-shores

Gulf Shores' first craft coffee shop serving locally roasted coffees, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and healthy snacks in a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere with a clean, modern aesthetic.

food-drink