Local Directory — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Alley 25 Bar & Grill
spanish-fortSports bar and grille inside Eastern Shore Lanes family entertainment center, serving pub fare including pizza, burgers, and wings alongside pool tables, bowling, laser tag, and an arcade.
Aunt Katie's - Welcome to Breakfast
pensacolaFamily restaurant in Pensacola, FL serving breakfast and lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Beef 'O' Brady's
spanish-fortPub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia.
Bier Shack Taproom
foleyFamily-owned taproom serving German favorites like schnitzel and bratwurst alongside craft burgers, with 12 German and domestic beers on tap. Also features axe throwing and pool tables.
Cozumel Bar & Grill
foleyFamily-owned Mexican restaurant at Downtown OWA featuring waterfront dining, traditional dishes, and amazing margaritas. Hosts karaoke every Friday night and offers a kids' playroom and Latin nights.
David's Catfish House
spanish-fortFamily restaurant serving catfish, cheese grits, steaks, oysters, and Gulf shrimp since 1983. Their catfish and cheese grits dish was named one of the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.
Decades Family Restaurant
summerdaleFamily restaurant on Highway 59 with a retro time-machine theme serving pizza, wings, hoagies, burgers, salads, and pasta. Features arcade games and a Central Perk-inspired seating area.
Deep South Cake Company
orange-beachSmall, family-owned bakery specializing in old-fashioned homemade cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Known for signature caramel cakes and soft, chewy cookies, available by the slice or whole.
Doc’s Seafood Shack
foleyGulf Coast seafood restaurant serving chargrilled oysters, seafood gumbo, fried shrimp and oyster platters, and house favorites with hushpuppies and slaw. Part of the Doc's Seafood family since 1984.
Double D's Burger
spanish-fortFamily-owned burger joint at Spanish Fort Center serving fresh, never-frozen homemade burgers, specialty toppings, fries, and desserts like fried Oreos. Located in The Fort Container Park.
Eastern Shore Lanes
spanish-fortFamily activity center with bowling, laser tag & an arcade, plus a seafood restaurant & snack bar.
Explore Eastern Shore
fairhopeExplore Eastern Shore is the tourism arm of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, promoting the cities of Daphne, Fairhope, and Spanish Fort in Alabama. It offers information on local attractions, dining, shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Foley Kids Park
foleyFamily site with playground equipment & castles, picnic facilities, ball fields & a swimming pool.
Four Seasons Catering & Eatery
pensacolaAmerican restaurant and catering service offering dine-in, family dining, and food delivery.
Grizzly Pizza & Wings Daphne
daphneNew York-style pizza and wings spot in Olde Towne Daphne run by brothers Nick and Al Karvelas, a family of restaurateurs with roots in Georgia's Karvelas Pizza Company.
GTs On The Bay
orange-beachBreezy, family-friendly bar/eatery with waterfront views & a menu of seafood & steaks.
Gulf Rebel Charters
orange-beachGulf Rebel Charter Fishing offers family-friendly fishing charter trips in Orange Beach, Alabama, with options for half-day, full-day, and overnight excursions. Their private reefs ensure successful fishing for Red Snapper and other species.
Happy Pappys Coffeehouse
gulf-shoresFamily-run coffeehouse serving expertly crafted coffee and tea, Greek pastries, fresh desserts, and satisfying sandwiches, known as a hidden gem with a loyal local following.
Hattie's Soul Food Restaurant
foleyFamily-owned soul food restaurant established in 2023, serving from-scratch Southern comfort classics including fried chicken, gumbo, and peach cobbler.
Hooked Up Fishing Charters
orange-beachHooked Up Fishing Charters offers offshore, nearshore, and back bay fishing charters in Orange Beach, Alabama, with more than 30 years of experience in providing family-friendly fishing experiences.
Hudson Marina Deep Sea Fishing
orange-beachHudson Marina offers 4-hour public fishing charters in Orange Beach, Alabama, providing family-friendly fishing experiences with daily departures.
Jurassic Golf
gulf-shoresIndoor glow-in-the-dark dinosaur-themed miniature golf course featuring 18 holes of prehistoric family fun with animatronics and arcade games in 5,000 square feet of air-conditioned comfort.
Lartigue's Original Fresh Seafood Market
orange-beachEnduring family-owned seafood market offering a variety of shrimp, fish, crab & oyster dishes to go.