GTs on the Bay - Orange Beach

GTs on the Bay offers lunch and dinner with a view of Wolf Bay from the gorgeous back deck. Check out the amazing menu, beautiful food, and unique indoor aquarium.

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Why GT's on the Bay Stands Out in Orange Beach

One of the best things about dining at GTs on the Bay is the epic food, great views, and relaxing atmosphere.

We were amazed to see the indoor aquarium in the middle of the dining room with large fish in it. As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you are hit with a beautiful view of Wolf Bay.

This epic Orange Beach Restaurant offers amazing bay front dining with stunning views that are hard to compete with.

First Impressions: The Indoor Aquarium and Bay Views

Don't let the outside of the building discourage you from walking in the doors. What looks like a regular restaurant restaurant leads you into a phenomenal view!

The huge wall of windows is perfect for looking outside while enjoying the great air conditioning on a hot summer day. There are large ceiling fans that keep the air moving and everyone comfortable.

Atmosphere and Ambiance for Every Occasion

The menu is filled with unique culinary choices that encompass Gulf Coast coastal favorites.

We really enjoyed our dining experience at GTs on the Bay. Our server offered awesome service and great information about menu options.

The restaurant was filled with locals and visitors to Orange Beach. We could see this becoming one of our favorite places to relax on the back deck and soak in the views.

The friendly atmosphere was really relax and inviting.

Seating Options at GT's on the Bay

Indoor Dining: Aquarium Views and Air-Conditioned Comfort

Indoor seating is perfect for couples or large groups. It consists of tables, booths, benches, and table seating.

Kids will love being near the indoor aquarium and watching the fish swim. Who am I kidding I spent time watching the fish swim by in awe of how big they were.

Bar Seating for Casual Dining

The indoor bar features bar height chairs surrounding the wood bar along with nearby seating.

Outdoor Patio Dining: Wolf Bay Waterfront Experience

There is a great mix of chairs and picnic tables outside along with Adirondack chairs and lounge chairs.

When we were at GTs on the Bay, there were outdoor dining tables set up for 2 - 14 people under great shade umbrellas.

The view of Wolf Bay from the back patio is gorgeous. There is an outdoor bar right next to the patio perfect for picking up a tropical cocktail.

GT's recently added a cover to their amazing outdoor seating offering a great space to relax and enjoy the views while not sweltering in the Alabama Gulf Coast sun.

GT's on the Bay Menu

Menu highlights - Craft beers, Seafood, Salad Bar, epic pizzas from the stone hearth pizza oven, great cocktails and more!

Lunch specials - GTs offers a Good Time Lunch Special every day from 11 am to 4 pm, with fried fish, shrimp creole over jasmine rice, or fried chicken breast. You can add the salad bar or choose a soup and salad combo.

Daily Happy Hour - 3 pm to 5 pm, with specials on draft beer, house wines, and appetizers like the Firecracker Shrimp, Gingered Calamari, and GTs Dip.

Signature Cocktails - GTs Rum Punch, GTs best Coconut Margarita, Cherry Limeade, Deck Sipper, Strawberry Mojito, and of course an epic Bushwhacker.

Must-Try Appetizers: Totchos and More

Cajun Empanadas - Louisiana crawfish, Conecuh sausage, and tasso ham cooked with sweet peppers and creole spices, wrapped in dough and fried. Served with house-made remoulade.

Firecracker Shrimp - Lightly dusted bay shrimp, fried and tossed in spicy remoulade sauce.

Gingered Calamari - Flash fried and served with a sweet Thai chili sauce.

GTs Dip - A happy hour favorite.

Totchos - Crunchy tater tots topped with smoked pulled pork, sliced jalapeños, and smoked Gouda cheese.

Crab Claws - Lightly dusted and fried, served with cocktail sauce.

Totchos - A platter of crunchy tater tots topped with epic smoked pulled pork, sliced jalapenos, smoked gouda cheese, and Alabama White BBQ Sauce. THESE ARE EPIC!

Fried Pickles - These fried pickles are delicious!

GTs Lunch Specialties

Good Time Lunch (11 am to 4 pm)

Weekday lunch is a great value. The Good Time Lunch Special lets you choose from:

• Fried Fish with French fries and slaw
• Shrimp Creole over jasmine rice
• Fried Chicken Breast with Meunière sauce
• Beef Tips over white rice
• Fried Popcorn Shrimp with slaw and fries
• Pizza with two toppings

You can also add a soup and salad combo, or add the salad bar to any lunch.

Other lunch favorites include Po'boys (shrimp, fish, crawfish, or oyster), Hamburger and GTs Burger, Fish Sandwich, Creole Linguini, Chicken Carbonara, and Salmon Salad.

Don't Skip the Salad Bar

The fresh made salad bar has crisp romaine, spring mix, and iceberg lettuce, plus house-made chicken and pasta salads and endless toppings and dressings. Choose a small, large, or endless trip.

Seafood Specialties

GTs Grouper - Oven-baked tasso-encrusted grouper served over Parmesan grits.

Shrimp-n-Grits - Large Gulf shrimp sautéed with Worcestershire, garlic, cream, and Cajun spices, served over Parmesan grits.

Pepper-Seared Tuna - One of the specialties the restaurant highlights for dinner.

Gulf Shrimp Steamer - Steamed Gulf shrimp served as a seafood platter with corn.

Shrimp and Crab Combo - Shrimp and crab steamed together and served with corn.

Snow Crab Legs - A steamed Gulf Coast favorite.

Chef Special: Blackened Red Snapper - The chef specials rotate, and a recent one was blackened red snapper with crawfish étouffée over jasmine rice and steamed broccolini.

Wood-Fired Pizzas from the Stone Hearth Oven

You can build your own pizza or enjoy one of the restaurant specialties.

The "Oinker" - Smoked pulled pork, crisp bacon, red onion, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and red BBQ sauce.

Shrimp Alfredo - Roasted garlic alfredo, baby shrimp, spinach, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Build your own pizza toppings include:  Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Pepperoni, Ground Beef, Anchovies, Jalapeño, Roasted Mushrooms, Sautéed Onions, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Pineapple, Black Olives, Shredded Mozzarella, Parmesan, Smoked Gouda, Fresh Mozzarella

GTs dinner specialties

Dinner options include a ton of delicious options.

Surf-n-Turf - A beef medallion over Parmesan grits with snow crab legs.

Pork Chop - A stuffed pork chop served with sweet potatoes and greens.

Ribeye - A steak served with a vegetable medley.

Chicken Carbonara - One of the pasta dishes the restaurant calls out as a local favorite.

GTs Burger - A burger served with slaw

Dinner side options include: Crushed Yukon gold potatoes, tater tots, slaw, whipped sweet potato, roasted vegetables, steamed red skin potatoes, corn on cob, parmesan grits, braised collard greens, sweet potato waffle fries, and sauteed baby spinach.

Desserts You Can't Skip

Heath Bar Blondie - Vanilla flavored "brownie" served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce and sprinkled with heath bar toffee pieces.

Key Lime Pie - You can't go wrong with a slice of classic Key Lime Pie served with a dollop of whipped cream and lime zest. Silky smooth blend of sweet tartness!

Milk Chocolate Crème Brulé - Luscious Milk chocolate custard under a crunchy caramelized sugar crust. YUM!

Fried Coconut Pies - two fried coconut pies topped with ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and toasted coconut.

Sunday Brunch at GT's on the Bay

Don't miss Sunday brunch served from 11 am to 2 pm!

Some of the brunch menu highlights include:

Blackened Salmon Benedict - Blackened salmon and arugula on two English muffins. Topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and fried capers.

Chicken and Waffles - Crispy fried chicken served over waffle with fried egg, drizzled with honey.

Bread Pudding French Toast - Toasted bread pudding topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Served with a side of bacon. Make sure to ask for the current selection.

Breakfast Totchos - Scrambled eggs, tater tots, bacon, Conecuh sausage, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.

Don't miss the Parmesan Cheese Grits!

Dietary Options and Special Menus

Kids Menu - There is a kids menu with a variety of dishes include kids noodles with marinara or alfredo sauce, hamburger, chicken, shrimp, grilled or fried fish.

Gluten Free - The restaurant has a gluten-free menu that includes crab claws, GTs Dip, salads, Shrimp and Grits, Pepper seared tuna, ribeye, and a pork chop. Steamed gulf shrimp or snow crab legs. They also offer a variety of Gluten-Free sides.

Vegan - The self serve fresh made salad bar is perfect for a vegan lunch.

Vegetarian - I ordered a cheese pizza. Next time I look forward to trying the salad bar.

What Makes GT's on the Bay Worth Visiting

• Boat In restaurant in Orange Beach
• Outdoor Dining on an epic patio
• Kid Friendly Restaurant in Orange Beach
• Pet friendly outdoor dining
• Kids play area
• Catering and Take Out available
• They participate in the Cook your Catch program
• Sunday Brunch
• The one-of-kind menu is a blend of local favorites
• Friendly staff
• Orange Beach waterfront restaurant
• Great takeout options
• Entire gluten-free menu

Planning Your Visit to GT's on the Bay

Address - 26189 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Located in the heart of Orange Beach off of Canal Road. The restaurant is really easy to find.

They also have a boat dock at the restaurant so you can boat in for great food.

Phone - 251-980-8400

Hours - Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that GTs on the Bay restaurant hours have not changed.

• Sunday - Thursday 11 am to 9:30 pm
• Friday - Saturday 11 am to 10:00 pm
• Sunday Brunch 11 am to 2:00 pm

Reservations - GTs on the bay does not take reservations. Check with the hostess when you arrive for seating options.

Parking - GT's on the Bay has a large free parking lot next to the restaurant. The parking lot is gravel with paved accessible parking spaces.

Dress Code - Casual, date night, Comfortable

GTs on the Bay is owned by Brian and Jodi Harsany who also own Luna's Eat and Drink, Cosmos Restaurant and Bar, Buzz Cats Coffee and Sweets, Cobalt the Restaurant, and Magnolia Hall in Orange Beach.

Attractions and Restaurants near GT's on the Bay

The Wharf - Shopping, live music, and a giant Wharf Ferris wheel just down the street.

Big Mike's Steakhouse - A Canal Road steakhouse with aged, hand-cut Certified Angus Beef grilled over a wood fire.

Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - A local favorite since 1984 known for fried shrimp and seafood.

Another Broken Egg Cafe - Chef-inspired Southern brunch off Canal Road.

O'Choppers Almost Irish Pub - A fun Irish pub in the same shopping complex as Another Broken Egg.

Luna's Eat & Drink - Coastal Southern food, an epic happy hour, and a great meat and three lunch special.

Orange Beach Waterfront Park - A year-round park with picnic shelters, barbecue grills, a kids' park, and a fishing pier.

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