Bywater Beachside Bar & Grill is located on the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The restaurant has fantastic Gulf views!
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ByWater Beachside Bar & Grill
~~~Closed until Spring 2026 ~~~
You can't ask for a better Gulf Shores waterfront restaurant view than ByWater Bayside. It is located right on the pier so you get a clear view of the beach and Gulf.
Enjoy a relaxed vibe with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the night you visit, they may have karaoke, live music from local musicians, or the sound of the waves hitting the beach.
Enjoy a walk on the Gulf State Park pier before or after your meal.
Outdoor Seating
There are a few options for seating at ByWater Beachside including tall chairs and tables or picnic tables. There is one low table, but during our last visit, it only had one chair that fit it.
ByWater Beachside Menu
The ByWater Beachside Menu is filled with the beach bar food you would expect to find on the menu cold beverages, Buffalo wings, Redneck Cuban Sandwich, loaded nachos, quesadillas, pizza, and more.
Menu Highlights
Appetizers and Snacks - ByWater Nachos, LL's Local Smoked Tuna Dip, Gulf Crab Cakes, Sweet Corn, Hot Salted Pretzel, Loaded nachos, and assorted chips
Seafood - Low Country Boil, Gulf crab Cakes, Garlic Parmigiana Oysters
Sandwiches - Bywater Burger, Pulled pork, Taco burger, BBQ Chicken, Redneck Cuban, Rockin' Redneck
Quesaillas - Fajita Chicken, Cheese
Salads - Pier salad, Seared or spicy Asian tuna salad, Fajita chicken salad
Pizza - 12" Pizza choose your toppings, Beach chicken alfredo pizza, The Works pizza
Hot Wings - Buffalo, BBQ, or Spicy Asian
Pasta - Cajun Crawfish Pasta, Beach Chicken Alfredo
Kids Menu - Pizza
Gluten-Free - Cauliflower crust pizza
Vegan - Pier salad or Fajita salad with adaptations
Vegetarian - Cheese pizza, nachos and cheese, street corn (spicy), hot salted pretzels, quesadilla, pier salad, fajita salad (remove chicken)
Signature Cocktails - Hurricane, Red Snapper, Hammerhead, Southern Punch, Blue Lagoon, multiple choices for beer.
Why you will love ByWater Beachside
- Live music from local muscians frequently
- Karoake on the pier
- Great atmosphere
- Fun games for kids and adults including Connect 4 and Tic tac toe
Things to know when planning a visit to ByWater Beachside
Address - 20800 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Located on the Gulf State Park Pier within Gulf State Park
Phone - 251-495-0289
Hours - Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a large ramp leading up to the Gulf State Park Pier. The restaurant has picnic table seating along with one low table.
Plus Size Seating - There are picnic tables along with tall chairs, Some of the tall chairs have arms on the side so it is going to be a personal choice on comfort.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Beach casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed on the pier
Parking - There is a large parking lot for the Gulf State Park Pier. Make sure to pay the parking fee!
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Restaurants and Attractions
Gulf State Park Nature Center - a great family-friendly activity. They have great ranger programs, on-site animals, and learning activities.
ShoreFizz - New Dirty Soda shop in Gulf Shores!
Mo's Landing Park - Great local park on Lake Shelby with a picnic area.
Pho Mo Asian Kitchen & Grill - Great new pho restaurant in Gulf Shores with smash burgers, fried rice, and more!
Lakeside Cabins on Lake Shelby- perfect getaway for families, couples, or anyone looking to enjoy the Alabama Gulf Coast while surrounded by nature.
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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