The Gulf

Orange Beach, AL · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Orange Beach
#16
of 101 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
The Gulf, 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone
(251) 424-1800
Website
www.thegulf.com/locations/orange-beach
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Gulf is a restaurant located in Orange Beach, AL. It is one of 101 restaurants listed in Orange Beach. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Orange Beach city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #16 of 101 restaurants in Orange Beach. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Gulf

The Gulf is a local seafood restaurant serving locally inspired food and beverages in a relaxing waterfront setting. Enjoy a delicious fried grouper sandwich, a cocktail and a view of the Gulf of Mexico! Due to being an outdoor venue, at times of... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Shane · Feb 2026

This place is my jam. On the water, great cocktails, great seafood. If we go to a place two nights in a row, you know we like it. Service was excellent both nights. Bobbie Jean and Yil took great care of us tonight and Panda the night before. If you're really hungry get something that comes with fries. We had the snapper BLT and the lobster and shrimp roll and that's a lot of food. The prior night was the poke bowl and mahi -mahi tacos...a little lighter.

★★★★★ 5.0 Ellie Gunn · Jan 2026

Really great lobster and shrimp roll. Even the fries are actually good - sometimes places skimp on the quality of their fries. Even on a chilly day having lunch by myself, I grabbed a hot toddy and enjoyed this view and had a great time. Tammy was really awesome. She always showed up at just the right time and was super kind. The folks behind the register and the bar were also incredibly kind and professional. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Shari Kaauwai · Oct 2025

I was curious about this place solely based on the reviews & photos describing The Gulf’s construction was made up of former shipping containers!! Coming from Hawaii 🌺, we receive our goods in shipping containers so of course, I was curious and had to visit. The food was unbelievably tasty & full of flavor especially the daily special (Shrimp & Grits, lots of shrimp with the right amount of spice sized in an amazing sauce), the Fried Grouper Sandwich (delicious and not greasy), & the fresh guacamole dip (chunks of avocado). The big surprise for me was the Golden Cauliflower Bites…for $10, it was amazingly delicious mixed with a sweet chili sauce & I couldn’t stop eating it!! The atmosphere was great especially on this beautiful sunny day. Seating areas included picnic tables, comfy couche

★★★★★ 5.0 Joseph Raczynski · Mar 2026

Clean, excellent service, and very good food. You order from a bar or walk up, and they deliver. The views of the channel and waterway is clear. It's informal but has a good vibe.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Wilkinson · Mar 2026

We had shrimp tacos and a shrimp bowl. Both were excellent. Our food runner, Colin, was great. He checked on us several times, made sure we had what we needed and even took pictures for us.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Rooftop Seating ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

Seafood restaurantBarRestaurant

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