Are you looking for the best burger in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama? This best burger list is for you!
Best Burger in Orange Beach & Gulf Shores
We live in Gulf Shores and decided we needed to go on a quest to find the best burgers near us. We asked for recommendations from friends, other locals, and on our social channels to find the best burgers in town that everyone needs to know about.
This list continually evolves as we try new delicious burgers and cheeseburgers, new restaurants open in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and as we search for the best of the best.
Whether you are looking for a classic burger with American Cheese or one with applewood smoked bacon, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, there is a burger on this list you will love!
As a bonus, many of these restaurants have amazing outdoor seating, live music, and chill vibes perfect for spending time on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
We may not have an In-n-Out Burger close by, but we have some of the best burgers the Gulf Coast has to offer.
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The Ugly Diner - Steve's Famous Burger
You can't go wrong ordering Steve's Famous burger at The Ugly Diner in Gulf Shores! This small local favorite serves a massive cheeseburger that includes two ½ pound burger patties, American and Swiss cheese, Sauteed mushrooms, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with French fries and a pickle.
Address - 2200 E 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States
Located in a small shopping center near China Dragon and Surfside Pizza.
Phone - 251-224-3182
Mile Marker 158 Dockside - Cheeseburger
Mile Marker 158 Dockside at the Wharf in Orange Beach has two burgers that are delicious! Their cheeseburger includes a house made half pound beef patty, grilled red onions, mixed greens, with a garlic aioli.
During brunch they have the Dockside Burger which includes a house made half pound beef patty, tavern ham, pineapple, fried egg, tomato, mixed greens, and garlic aioli! YUM!
Address - 4673 Wharf Parkway W, Suite B, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone - 251-224-6500 ext. 4
The Cove Bar and Grill - The Cove Burger
The Cove Bar and Grill is a local favorite right in the heart of Gulf Shores. The Cove Burger comes with Hereford or Angus Ground Beef, seasoned and cooked to order over flame roasted chargrill.
Served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and hamburger dill pickles. Customize your Cove Burger with jalapenos, bacon, fried egg, fried green tomato, sauteed onions, fried jalapenos, a ½ avocado, and your choice of American, Blue cheese, Feta or Cheddar Cheese. Served with potato chips, French fries, or a small house salad.
Address - 131 Cove Ave Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - 251-968-5353
LuLu's Gulf Shore
LuLu's Gulf Shores is one of the most popular restaurants for locals and visitors. Enjoy great food and fun!
The "Pa-menna" Cheeseburger includes a juicy seared burger with LuLu's salty pepper seasoning blend, topped with "pa-menna" cheese (pimento), bacon, and a fried green tomato.
Address - 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - (251) 967-5858
Flora-Bama Yacht Club - Build Your Own Bama Burger
The Flora-Bama Yacht Club has a Build Your Own Bama Burger and it is fantastic. Your choice of Swiss, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, pepper jack cheese, grilled onion, mushrooms, bacon, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles.
Address - 17350 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, Florida, 32507
Phone - 850-483-6272
Cobalt Restaurant - Cobalt Beast Burger
Cobalt is one of our favorite restaurants in Orange Beach. You can't go wrong with the amazing water views and great menu options. The Cobalt Beast Burger includes a blend of elk, wild boar, wagyu and bison blackened and topped with bleu cheese, bacon and caramelized onions. Served on a brioche bun with garlic aioli.
Address - 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, Al
The restaurant is under/next to the Perdido Bay Bridge and the Caribe Resort.
Phone - 251-923-5300
Sunliner Diner - Jukebox Burger
The Sunliner Diner in Gulf Shores has one of the biggest and best cheeseburgers in Gulf Shores. Don't worry if you don't want to tackle this triple patty burger they have other smaller options.
The Jukebox Burger includes a stack of three griddled burger patties, topped with American, Swiss, and cheddar cheese, bacon, fried green tomato, onion ring, fried egg, and fried pickles. Drizzled with creole hollandaise sauce on a buttered brioche bun.
Order it and you can play any song you'd like on the jukebox! Finish it and get a Sunliner surprise! Served with French fries.
Address - 100 E 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Phone - (251) 937-6590
Best Burgers near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
While making this list we realized that there are some pretty amazing burgers nearby that are worth taking a little drive to enjoy.
These are our favorite burgers in Foley, Fairhope, and Fort Morgan, Alabama.
Cheeseburger Randy
Cheeseburger Randy's is one of my husband's favorite places for a burger. He would happily go every week if he had the opportunity.
They have three amazing smash burgers on the menu, and all of them are amazing.
Cheeseburger - Two patties, American cheese, shredduce, burger sauce, and pickles
The Randy - Two patties, Conecuh sausage, American cheese, Shredduce, burger sauce, and pickles. (pictured above)
J.B.C 2 - Two patties, jalapeno, bacon, cream cheese
Address - 209 S Alston St. Foley
Derailed Diner
Derailed Diner is an experience everyone should enjoy! They serve smashburgers, sandwiches, epic mikshakes, and more. Check out what to expect when dining at this roadside attraction restaurant.
Address - 27801 County Road 64, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Located off of I-10 at exit 53, at the Oasis gas station. Halfway between Mobile, AL and Pensacola, Florida
Groovy Goat - Bar Burger
The Groovy Goat has a Bar Burger that includes a Sunny side up egg, bacon, cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and house made day pickles.
Address - 106-A South OWA BLVD, Foley, AL 36535
Located near the OWA Clocktower and Tropic Falls entrance.
Phone - 251-999-GOAT
Panini Pete's - Beer Cheese & Bacon Burger
We would drive to Fairhope for Panini Pete's anytime for their beignets. They also have an epic Beer Cheese and Bacon Burger topped with crispy bacon and beer cheese spread.
They have a Black & Bleu Burger and a Panini Burger we can't wait to try.
Address - 42 ½ South Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Located in the French Quarter of downtown Fairhope, Alabama.
Phone - 251-929-0122
Sassy Bass Island Grill - Beer Cheese Bacon Burger
If you are looking for a great burger in Fort Morgan, Alabama you need to check out Sassy Bass Island Grill!
Their Beer Cheese Bacon Burger is delicious! It includes a char-grilled burger smothered with gooey beer cheese, bacon bits & caramelized onions on a toasted buttered bun.
Please order a side of fried plantains! Maybe two orders they are that good.
Address - 375 Plantation Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located at Gulf Shores Plantation, open to the public. The restaurant is located near the dunes and beach at the end of a condo building.
To reach the restaurant you follow a paved path down the side of the building. There are signs along the way designating how to get to the Island Grill.
Phone - 251-923-3122
Locals Fairhope - Built your Burger
Locals in Fairhope has a Build Your Burger Menu that offers more options than I have ever seen on a menu for a burger.
Choose from grass fed beef, bison, grass fed lamb, wild game (changes weekly), pork, cage free chicken, or a veggie burger.
Choose your fresh baked bread including French roll, focaccia, on a salad, whole wheat, or Gluten-free.
Choose your cheese from Baldwin bay Swiss, Elberta, Fenugreek, Leyden, Cajun Spice, Tuscany, Garlic Blue, or Provence.
Choose your burger toppings including sauteed onions, sauteed mushrooms, egg, jalapenos, peppers, pineapple, bacon, boudin, Conecuh sausage, or avocado.
Then choose a sauce! Please try the Garlic Aioli it is delicious, amazing, and I would happy put it on everything.
Address - 312 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Phone - 251-517-7225
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Slingshot Rentals - Use code GULFJOURNEY To save 10% off a Slingshot Rental with Gulf Coast Rental Co in Orange Beach
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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