Orange Beach has one of the best food scenes in the South

Orange Beach is no stranger to winning awards. It has some of the best dive bars in the South, was ranked one of the “most hospitable places to live”—and now, it’s being recognized for something we locals know all too well, the food scene!

USA Today Readers ranked Orange Beach among their top 10Best “small town food scenes.” Keep reading to hear readers’ favorite beachside eats + a few of our recommendations, too.

What USA Today had to say

Orange Beach ranked 7th on the 10Best list, which included destinations like Oxford, Mississippi and Covington, Louisiana. USA Today honed in on what makes Orange Beach unique—a beautiful beach with a robust food scene.

“There are many noteworthy restaurants here, and fresh seafood delicacies are always a popular choice, including the award-winning sushi restaurant, Big Fish.”

USA TODAY

Of course, we can’t recommend the seafood enough—but with options like barbecue, Mexican and upscale steakhouses—you’ll find an option for every palette.

Our top 3 picks in Orange Beach

Stephi Cocktails and Cuisine

• Where: 25241 Perdido Beach Blvd Unit 101, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Hours: Mon-Thur, 3-8PM | Fri-Sun, 3-9PM
• More info

The Gulf

• Where: 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Hours: 11AM-9PM daily
• More info

Ginny Lane Bar and Grill

• Where: 4851 Wharf Pkwy E, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Hours: Mon-Wed, 11AM-9PM | Thur-Sat: 11AM-10PM | Sun: 10AM-9PM
• More info

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