Which restaurant is best for view/atmosphere (and of course good food)?
Below are the one%26#39;s I%26#39;ve been hearing about, not necessarily in any order. I am looking for feedback. I am taking my picky in-laws in July and I want to make the best choices. It will include my wife, 1-1/2 year old son, father/mother-in-law, and 2 sets of brother/sister-in-laws.
#1 Tacky Jack%26#39;s --- which one? I%26#39;ve heard there are two locations, one in orange beach and one in fort morgan. Does anyone have a preference as to which one has a better atmosphere or view.
#2 Calypso Joe%26#39;s
#3 LuLus.
#4 ????
Any recommendations on which one%26#39;s to pick from the above list???We%26#39;ll be staying at the Beach Club, so I know that the Restaurant has a nice beach view.
Restaurants w/ good views/atmosphere? Calypsos? Tacky Jacks?I like tacky jacks in orange beach, It is on the bay water, You can just pull right up in your boat...
It is very rustic... It sits on a doc......
I love Lu lu%26#39;s , but they can be very loud, with the band playing, Long waits if you pick the usual times to eat... I love going there,,
Calypso joes, has wonderful food.........
And out of the thre would be the better choice ,
Restaurants w/ good views/atmosphere? Calypsos? Tacky Jacks?To the previous poster: I%26#39;m sorry, I did not understand your last sentence. Did you mean that Calypso Joe%26#39;s would be the best choice out of the 3?? Thanks.
We really like Lulu%26#39;s, but expect a really long wait. We have gotten there around 5 and 5:30 before and they were so crowded, they weren%26#39;t even taking names for 3 hours. It can get insane during the Summer. It%26#39;s a fun place and good food, but not worth that kinda wait, especially w/ a 1 1/2 year old! Try going there for lunch, or get there for a really early dinner.
Calypso Joe%26#39;s is a great atmosphere too and good food. Just as good as Lulu%26#39;s in my opinion, but not quite as popular.
Never been to Tacky Jack%26#39;s, but we might try it out this time.
Have a nice trip!
Since view/atmosphere seem important to you, just want you to know that LuLu%26#39;s is not an enclosed restaurant.... it%26#39;s open air, but comfortable. Not sure how your picky in-laws will feel about that. I personally don%26#39;t like the food, but some on this board do.
And Calypso%26#39;s is our fav restaurant in GS, but the view is nothing great. There is a marina adjacent, but the water is black. So if you like to look at boats, it%26#39;s great. If you like to look at water, you may lose your appetite. That being said, you can%26#39;t really see the marina once seated-- unless you eat outside.
Both places%26#39; atmosphere is very ';beachy';-- sort of rustic/casual.
I guess I%26#39;m unclear on what you mean by ';picky';. I know I classify some of my acquaintances as picky and I wouldn%26#39;t take them to any of the places you mentioned. Tacky Jack%26#39;s has good burgers and beer. The OB location is on the water in Cotton Bayou and has a good view of Perdido Pass and lots of boats going by. Calypso Joe%26#39;s has no view to speak of and I%26#39;ve always thought the food was so-so, but that%26#39;s subjective opinion. Lulu%26#39;s is kind of nuts in the summer. Okay place for lunch, but at night the wait can easily be three hours. Food is okay. There is a lot for kids to do there, though. Bahama Bob%26#39;s is a nice place on the beach with a good variety on their menu.
For higher end dining there is Louisiana Lagniappe at San Roc Cay and Zeke%26#39;s at the Marina. Both have nice marina views. Original Oyster House has some decent views of the bayou leading into Little Lagoon and the food is pretty good. Once again, there can be a wait for over an hour. For non-view places there are Cosmo%26#39;s, Ginny Lane%26#39;s at The Wharf and Villagio at The Wharf.
Original Oyster House would get my vote as well. Tell them you%26#39;d like a lagoon view.
Also check out lunch at Perdido Beach
Resort
Actually, the restaurant at The Beach Club was wonderful last year. You want to avoid Original Oyster House because it will be VERY crowded and the food isn%26#39;t as good as it used to be. LuLus did not impress me as far as the food, and there%26#39;s no view of the beach. However, if they want a spring break party atmosphere, that%26#39;s the place to go.
For the best view, atmosphere, and food, stay put and eat at the Restaurant at the Beach Club!!!
Listen to bamanascar and the other person from Gulf Shores. (I believe 992emo?) I learned a long time ago to listen to locals when a restaurant is reccomended. Also, my husband and I have visited Gulf Shores usually once a year for the last several years except for last year, and have found for ourselves that the restaurants they have mentioned are the best. Go and enjoy!
*Bahama Bob%26#39;s is very pleasant, very casual, and very beachy. Definitely go and go early. The parking lot and restaurant are small. The food is good. *Zeke%26#39;s has a nice bay view and they do things like put sprigs of mint in the iced tea. The food is good, it%26#39;s pricey and should impress your in-laws nicely. *LuLu%26#39;s is LOUD and way too busy for your little one. *The atmosphere at the Gulf Shores Steamer isn%26#39;t much to brag about but the non-fried seafood is good. *The Original Oyster House is very family/ kid friendly and has nice views. The wait is very long for a table at dinner - even if you think that you are arriving early. Go for lunch. *Also - keep in mind - when you request a table for 9 people, you will not get to be very picky about where you sit in lots of restaurants.
We went to LuLus last summer when my son was almost 2 and he loved it more than any other resturant in GS/OB area..The chaos keeps the kids occupied while the adults get to enjoy their meal..
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