It’s delicious, laid back, and decidedly cool. We have visited here at least five times and have loved every thing we have ever ordered. The menu features snacks, salads, tacos, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches and changing chef’s specials. Since most of the restaurant is outdoors, they do close during inclement weather – just check their social media. There are tables on the main deck with heaters for cooler weather, a variety of picnic tables and casual seating laid out on the sand from the deck to the wall bordering Perdido Pass. The property is segmented into separate spaces for the bar, kitchen, gift shop, restrooms and lots of seating options. This super cool waterfront restaurant is built from upcycled sea containers. The Gulf has been a favorite of ours since our first visit to the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Kids will love the chance to move around while you dine. Kids Menu: Yes, seven options including pasta, burger, and shrimp. You can also have an inexpensive early dinner during their 3-5pm Happy Hour with discounted appetizers, drinks and even a $6 cheese pizza to please the kids. The adults in our group enjoyed the Cajun Empanadas, Salad Bar, Beef Tournedos with Parmesan Grits and Crab Legs – all were tasty. They offer a salad bar, which always helps supplement picky eaters, but you shouldn’t have trouble finding something for everyone as the kids menu offers seven different entrees and variety of kids beverages. The menu is broad with an emphasis on seafood. Parents can enjoy their food with the kiddos in view. ![]() In nice weather, kids can play in the sand, climb around on the pirate and tackle the small rock wall and mini ropes course. There is also outdoor seating on their lovely deck overlooking the bay. ![]() This will fascinate the kids while they wait for their food. The restaurant is large with a high ceiling in the main dining room and a pool that is home to a remora (look it up). GT’s on the Bay, located in Orange Beach, even describes themselves as family friendly so let your guard down right away. Kid Comfortable: Yes, outdoors and laid back GT’s on the Bay Kid Menu: Yes, a couple different options The menu is small offering about six entree options plus a couple of kids items, but I promise you will find something delicious! Similarly, my husband felt his burgers was one of the best he’s ever had. ![]() I love Cubans and have eaten them in Cuban restaurants, but this was hands down my favorite. Personally, I had the best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever had here. ![]() Anchor offers an evolving menu that elevates items you may have had elsewhere into their best form. All of the seating is outside on the deck so prepare with layers if visiting in the off season. Anchor Bar & Grill is an unassuming, small structure overlooking Terry Cove. I’m starting this list off with one of my favorite restaurants in the Gulf Shore Orange Beach area. As much as we try to broaden our children’s palates, expose them to many styles of food, and expect them to use their manners, we acknowledge they are kids and the dining experience works better if it’s accepting of our presence, offers something each person will eat, and leaves the parents satisfied. As they have gotten older, there are other considerations for picky eaters, child friendly environment, or other entertainment. When my kids were smaller, this usually was determined by the volume of a restaurant, meaning would they be able to hear my child cry or whine and draw attention to ourselves. This is not every restaurant we tried, but every place we ate something memorable and we felt comfortable dining with our kids.ĭetermining family friendliness can be quite subjective. That’s why I’m bringing SEVENTEEN restaurants you could include in your itinerary. We were lucky enough to spend five weeks in Gulf Shores this year and I spent a lot of that time discovering which restaurants were truly family friendly and, of course, delicious.
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