Neeli’s guidebook
Lunch or Dinner
Here's a list of our tried-and-true restaurant picks in Orange Beach and neighboring Gulf Shores.
This is one of our favorite spots in Orange Beach! Located directly across from the Flora-Bama beach bar, the Ole River Grill overlooks the bay and Ono Island. Our favorite menu item is the blackened fish tacos.
This place is family friendly for a meal with the kiddos, or perfect for a drink with friends.
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Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
17400 Perdido Key DrThis is one of our favorite spots in Orange Beach! Located directly across from the Flora-Bama beach bar, the Ole River Grill overlooks the bay and Ono Island. Our favorite menu item is the blackened fish tacos.
This place is family friendly for a meal with the kiddos, or perfect for a drink with friends.
If you're looking for affordable but tasty seafood, this place can't be beat. Our favorite menu item is the coconut shrimp (they have the best on the island!). It is perfect for families and is located across the street from the beach in Gulf Shores close to the Hangout.
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Gulf Island Grill
244 E Beach BlvdIf you're looking for affordable but tasty seafood, this place can't be beat. Our favorite menu item is the coconut shrimp (they have the best on the island!). It is perfect for families and is located across the street from the beach in Gulf Shores close to the Hangout.
Doc's is where the locals eat! They really do have the best fried shrimp (and the best fried fish). You may have to wait a bit to eat, but it is worth it.
We frequent Doc's original location in Orange Beach at the intersection of Canal Road and Hwy 161, but there is now another location on front beach road in Orange Beach. Both locations have a long wait time, but trust us when we say you don't want to come to Orange Beach without visiting Doc's!
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Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
26029 Canal RdDoc's is where the locals eat! They really do have the best fried shrimp (and the best fried fish). You may have to wait a bit to eat, but it is worth it.
We frequent Doc's original location in Orange Beach at the intersection of Canal Road and Hwy 161, but there is now another location on front beach road in Orange Beach. Both locations have a long wait time, but trust us when we say you don't want to come to Orange Beach without visiting Doc's!
If you're looking for non-fried seafood, you'll want to head over to DeSoto's. We recommend the Caribbean Platter.
DeSoto's is a bit pricey with a long wait time, but it wouldn't be on our recommended list if it wasn't worth it.
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De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
138 W 1st AveIf you're looking for non-fried seafood, you'll want to head over to DeSoto's. We recommend the Caribbean Platter.
DeSoto's is a bit pricey with a long wait time, but it wouldn't be on our recommended list if it wasn't worth it.
Families, make sure to visit The Yard before you head home! These gigantic milkshakes are well worth the money. The Yard is located in Gulf Shores in the Books-a-Million shopping center next to Target.
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The Yard Milkshake Bar
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyFamilies, make sure to visit The Yard before you head home! These gigantic milkshakes are well worth the money. The Yard is located in Gulf Shores in the Books-a-Million shopping center next to Target.
Shopping
The Tanger Outlets in Foley are just a short drive from our property! Take the toll bring toward Foley, then turn left at OWA. Continue to Hwy 59, then take a right. The outlets will be on your right.
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Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StThe Tanger Outlets in Foley are just a short drive from our property! Take the toll bring toward Foley, then turn left at OWA. Continue to Hwy 59, then take a right. The outlets will be on your right.
The Wharf features several gift shops, boutiques, and specialty stores as well as restaurants and family-friendly activities such as mini golf, an arcade, a movie theater, and laser tag. It is less than half a mile from our property.
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The Wharf
23101 Canal RdThe Wharf features several gift shops, boutiques, and specialty stores as well as restaurants and family-friendly activities such as mini golf, an arcade, a movie theater, and laser tag. It is less than half a mile from our property.
Nightlife
If you're in town without kiddos, you will want to stop by Flora-Bama, the area's most popular beach bar. There is always something going on at Flora-Bama. Make sure to where your best- it is not uncommon to see a celebrity or two here!
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Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrIf you're in town without kiddos, you will want to stop by Flora-Bama, the area's most popular beach bar. There is always something going on at Flora-Bama. Make sure to where your best- it is not uncommon to see a celebrity or two here!
The Hangout is one of Gulf Shores' most popular destinations. It is a great place to grab a bite to eat or hear live music. It is also very family-friendly until 10pm when the adult-only fun starts!
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The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdThe Hangout is one of Gulf Shores' most popular destinations. It is a great place to grab a bite to eat or hear live music. It is also very family-friendly until 10pm when the adult-only fun starts!
Essentials
Need to grab groceries or supplies for your trip? Walmart is the closest place for all of your essentials. Beware, though- this Walmart is always packed with tourists, so be prepared to stay a bit.
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Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdNeed to grab groceries or supplies for your trip? Walmart is the closest place for all of your essentials. Beware, though- this Walmart is always packed with tourists, so be prepared to stay a bit.
If you're looking for fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables, you'll want to go to Publix.
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Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Palm Pointe
25771 Perdido Beach BlvdIf you're looking for fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables, you'll want to go to Publix.
This location is the closest Dollar General to our place. It is perfect for grab-and-go items. They also have a large selection of food, drinks, and beer.
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Dollar General
224 Gulf Shores PkwyThis location is the closest Dollar General to our place. It is perfect for grab-and-go items. They also have a large selection of food, drinks, and beer.
Urgent Care
Need a doc quickly? Check out our local medical facilities.
Southern Rapid Care is the closest urgent care facility to our property. They even have a 5 star Google review from over 100 satisfied patients.
Southern Rapid Care
4223 Canal RdSouthern Rapid Care is the closest urgent care facility to our property. They even have a 5 star Google review from over 100 satisfied patients.
This is the closest emergency room to our property. It is a 20-30 minute drive. If you need to get there in a hurry, take the toll bridge.
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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
1613 N McKenzie StThis is the closest emergency room to our property. It is a 20-30 minute drive. If you need to get there in a hurry, take the toll bridge.
Breakfast
Who doesn't love Waffle House? Apparently no one, because this location (and all surrounding locations) frequently have a wait time during the summer season.
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Waffle House
382 E Beach BlvdWho doesn't love Waffle House? Apparently no one, because this location (and all surrounding locations) frequently have a wait time during the summer season.
The Diner
2200 E 2nd StThis is where the locals grab breakfast!