DINNER + A VIEW: 11 stunning waterfront restaurants in AL

Summer break may be winding down, but the temps sure aren’t.

What’s a great way to break up the dog days of summer? Dinner and a view, at these 11 waterfront restaurants all over Alabama. Make sure to let us know your fave!

River | Tuscaloosa

Our recommendation: Birria steak salad – comes with queso fresca, farm tomatoes, grilled corn, onion, avocado ranch

• Address: 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: Tues-Fri, 5-9PM | Sat, 10AM-1PM + 5-9:30PM | Sun, 10AM-1PM | Closed Mon.
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Red Bluff Bar at the Silos | Montgomery

Our recommendation: Jalapeño boiled peanuts + brisket tacos

• Address: 335 Coosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Hours: Wed + Thurs, 4-10PM | Fri, 4PM-12AM | Sat, 1PM-12AM | Sun, 1-10PM | Closed Mon. + Tues.
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Big Daddy’s Grill | Fairhope

Our recommendation: Crab cake sandwich – comes with your choice of side

• Address: 16542 Ferry Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
• Hours: Mon-Tues + Thurs-Sun, 11AM-8PM | Closed Weds.
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Jesse’s Restaurant | Magnolia Springs

Our recommendation: Filet mignon, Magnolia-style – comes with fried green tomato, lump crab + Hollandaise

• Address: 14770 Oak St, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555
• Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11AM-9PM | Fri + Sat, 11AM-10PM | Closed Sun.
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The Gulf | Orange Beach

Our recommendation: Snapper BLT + parmesan truffle fries 

• Address: 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Hours: Sun-Wed, 11AM-10PM | Thurs-Sat, 11AM-10PM
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BLUEGILL Restaurant | Spanish Fort

Our recommendation: Famous flaming oysters – grilled with butter and cheese

• Address: 3775 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
• Hours: Tues-Sun, 11AM-10PM | Closed Mon.
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River Bottom Grille by Stanfield’s | Florence

Our recommendation: Fried chicken platter – just trust us

• Address: 1050 Clayborn Liles Dr, Florence, AL 35630
• Hours: Tues-Thurs, 11AM-9PM | Fri & Sat, 11AM-10PM | Closed Sun. + Mon.
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Big Mike’s Steakhouse | Guntersville

Our recommendation: Chef’s featured fish – served over Cajun blackened rice

• Address: 2457 Paddle Wheel Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976
• Hours: Tues + Weds, 4-9PM | Thurs + Fri, 4-10PM | Sat, 3-10PM | Closed Sun. + Mon.
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Pink Pony Pub | Gulf Shores

Our recommendation: Cajun nachos – comes with spicy crawfish tails, shrimp, mushrooms and peppers

• Address: 137 E Gulf Pl, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• Hours: 10:30AM-10PM, daily
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Kowaliga Restaurant | Alexander City

Our recommendation: Fried catfish tacos – comes with your choice of side

• Address: 295 Kowaliga Marina Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010
• Hours: Closed Mon-Weds. | Thurs + Fri, 11AM-9PM | Sat, 11AM-1:30PM + 4:30-9PM | Sun, 11AM-1:30PM + 4:30-8PM
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The Landing at Parker Creek | Lake Martin

Our recommendation: Hot honey chicken tacos

• Address: 8300 Parker Creek Marina Rd, Equality, AL 36026
• Hours: Closed Mon-Weds. | Thurs, 4-8PM | Fri, 11AM-8PM | Sat, 11AM-3PM + 4:15-8PM | Sun, 11AM-4PM
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