Dog Friendly Restaurants Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama! These pet-friendly restaurants are the perfect place to visit during a trip to Alabama's beaches.
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Dog Friendly Restaurants Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
These local Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants are pet-friendly on their outdoor porches.
Alabama law prohibits dogs from dining inside a restaurant with their owners. The law does allow restaurants that have a separate outdoor entrance to choose to allow dogs.
Restaurants are supposed to display a sign designating where dogs are allowed. Dogs cannot use chairs, benches, seats, or other fixtures.
Dogs must be on a leash or in a pet carrier at the restaurant. Restaurant owners must elect to allow dogs in their outdoor dining area and apply for a waiver.
These are our favorite Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants with dog-friendly patio options. Alabama's Gulf Coast is the perfect vacation for the entire family. Yes, we count pets as part of the family.
We are a cat family but love dogs also.
The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
The Beach House Kitchen has a great outdoor patio that is pet-friendly. All dogs must be on a leash.
Menu highlights - Everything we have tried at The Beach House has been fantastic!
The tacos are fantastic! Check out their specials and go hungry! The food is delicious!
Address - 1154 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - (251) 948-2431
Zeke's Restaurant
Zeke's Restaurant in Orange Beach, Alabama, is a favorite for locals and visitors. Serving fantastic seafood, chicken, and steaks, this restaurant is a must-visit.
Enjoy the fresh air off the water while relaxing with great food and gorgeous scenery. Zeke's has excellent outdoor dining, perfect for enjoying a meal with your four-legged companion.
Menu highlights - I NEED you to try the white bean hummus! So good. The Wagyu Burger is one of my husband's favorite meals on the island.
Address - 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach AL 36561
Phone - 251-280-8008
Southern Grind Coffee House
The Southern Grind Coffee House has two locations in Orange Beach, Alabama. One at The Wharf and one at Hotel Indigo.
Both locations have outdoor pooch-friendly porches with water bowls.
Menu highlights - We are big fans of the Southern Grind breakfast menu! There are options for everyone in the family.
Brewed coffee, espresso drinks, frappes, hot chocolate, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, paninis, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, salads, brownies, and gelato Italian Ice Cream.
Address
The Wharf Location - 4751 Main Street Suite 116, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Hotel Indigo location - 22843 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, Alabama
Tiki & Raw Bar by Barometer
The Tiki & Raw Bar by Barometer has a fantastic pet-friendly outdoor porch! Enjoy views of the water, an iced cold drink, and great food.
We recently spent a few hours relaxing with friends, enjoying great drinks while their dog slept under the table the entire time. The restaurant had a dog bowl for water, and our friends could order a pooch-friendly burger for their dog.
The outdoor umbrellas help shade the bright sunshine, but we suggest wearing a hat or sunscreen if you plan on relaxing for a while.
Menu highlights - Oysters, Tuna Poke, Fish & Chips, Shrimp basket, Shrimp tacos, smoked tuna dip, Nashville hot chicken, Caribbean pork nachos, Italian Flatbread, and more.
Address - 27844 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone - (251) 981-8454
Tacky Jacks
Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach has a designated outdoor patio area for dogs on leashes. Enjoy epic views of the Perdido Pass Bridge on Cotton Bayou.
Menu highlights - Hearty Appetizers, Mexican Garbage Nachos, seafood, Tacky Shrimp, fish tacos, Po'boys, burgers, green tomato fries, and more!
Address - Tacky Jacks Orange Beach - 27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone - 251-981-4144
Cosmo's Restaurant and Bar
Cosmo's Restaurant is named after the owner's dog and has fun dog art throughout the inside of the restaurant.
They are pet-friendly on the covered outdoor patio.
Menu highlights - Cosmo's Restaurant in Orange Beach has a great menu with many specialties. Enjoy Gulf seafood, Gulf favorite dishes, and more.
The fettuccine alfredo is my favorite! My husband loves the grilled chicken and fried rice. Check the menu board for their daily specials and lunch specials.
Address - 25753 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL
Phone - 251-948-9663
The Flying Harpoon 2 - Closed
The Flying Harpoon patio is dog-friendly. This local favorite is known for its great drinks.
Menu highlights - Hot Wings, Creole Seafood Stuffed tater, buffalo shrimp, local seafood, chicken tenders, Conecuh Smoked Sausage, Oysters, salads, Fried bayou baskets (shrimp, oyster, flounder, chicken tender).
Address - 23749 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach
Phone - (251) 981-8100
The Gulf
The Gulf is pet-friendly in the grassy area of the restaurant. Dogs must be on a leash.
This is an excellent Orange Beach waterfront restaurant with amazing Gulf of Mexico and Perdido Pass views.
Menu highlights - The menu changes daily depending on what fresh seafood is available. That being said, there are staple dishes that are served all the time.
Some of our favorites include the Gulf Double Burger, Chicken sandwich, shrimp tacos, mahi mahi tacos, and their salads.
Address - 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone - 251-424-1800
Parking - There is a great parking lot next to the restaurant.
Big Beach Brewing
Enjoy local beers and live music at Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores. They are dog friendly, with a large front yard perfect for dogs on a leash.
This is a great spot to enjoy while on vacation on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Menu highlights - Big Big Brewing produces all kinds of Ales, including IPAs, stouts, Cream Ales, and Belgian-style beers.
Address - 300 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Phone - 251-948-2337
Woodside Restaurant
Woodside Restaurant in Gulf State Park offers great food, amazing outdoor dining options, and live music events. This is a great, family-friendly restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Located right off the park's nature trails, it is the perfect restaurant to enjoy while exploring Gulf State Park. They have a stop for the free bike-share program right next to the restaurant.
Menu highlights - Menu items include delicious sandwiches, burgers, and amazing appetizers. There is a mix of seafood with the low country boil, poultry with the chicken sandwich, and great burgers, including a mushroom burger.
Address - 20249 State Park Road, Gulf Shores, Al 36542
Phone - 251-923-3100
Luna's Eat & Drink
Luna's has an outdoor patio that is pet-friendly. They have live music frequently and a chill atmosphere.
Menu highlights - Luna's has a fantastic meat and three lunch special. The menu is filled with fresh seafood options salads, sandwiches, and more.
Address - 25753 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL
Phone - 251-980-5862
Parking - There is a parking area to the side of the restaurant, or you can park in front of BuzzCatz and walk to the restaurant.
BuzzCatz
Buzzcatz Coffee & Sweets in Orange Beach, Alabama, is a favorite for locals and visitors. They offer an amazing breakfast/brunch menu and light lunch items. Don't miss their in-house-made bakery items.
Menu highlights - BuzzCatz menu includes made-to-order breakfast, quiche of the day, waffles, lunch items, and ice cream.
Address - 25689 Canal Road Ste. A, Orange Beach, AL
Phone - 251-980-2899
Pirates Cove
Pirates Cove Marina is incredibly dog-friendly! During our last visit, dogs were wandering and having a great time.
Menu highlights include burgers, onion rings, and pizza on the weekends. Pirates Cove is famous for its Bushwacker drinks!
Address - Pirates Cove, 6664 County Road 95, Elberta, AL 36530
Just down the road from Pirates Cove are Bamahenge, Lady in the Lake, and Dinosaurs in the Woods, fun roadside attractions.
Phone - 251-987-1224
Mile Marker 158 Dockside
Mile Marker 158 Restaurant is located at the Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama! This great local restaurant offers a great menu, epic views, and a casual environment.
Menu highlights - Truffle Chips (SO GOOD)! Beef tenderloin bites, loaded tater tots, the burger is on our best burgers in Orange Beach list!
Address - 4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Suite B, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Located next to the Springhill Suites at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Phone - 251-224-6500 ext. 4
Hog Wild Beach & BBQ
Hog Wild BBQ in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a local favorite for delicious barbecue near the beach.
Menu highlights - Pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage, turkey, brisket, chopped rib, beachin shrimp', and more.
Platters with 2 sides and Texas toast - Pulled pork, pulled chicken, smoked sausage, turkey, brisket, baby back ribs (½ pound or 1 pound), Beachin' Shrimp, Smoked Wings (½ pound or 1 pound), Smoked crispy chicken, or a combo.
Address - 911 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - 251-540-9453
Foam Coffee
Foam Coffee in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is the perfect spot to relax on the outdoor patio with your favorite drink.
Menu highlights - Foam Coffee offers specialty drinks, tea and wellness drinks, and espresso coffee drinks, along with great snacks and smoothies.
Their toast flight is delicious!
Address - 313 East 22nd Avenue, Gulf Shores, Al
Phone - 251-948-0660
GT's on the Bay
GTs on the Bay offers lunch and dinner with a view of Wolf Bay from the gorgeous back deck. Check out the amazing menu, great food, and unique indoor aquarium.
Menu highlights - Craft beers, Seafood, Salad Bar, epic pizzas from the Stone Hearth pizza oven, great cocktails, and more!
Address - 26189 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone - 251-980-8400
Picnic Beach
Picnic Beach Bar & Grill is an easy walk from the Gulf Shores public beach. Enjoy outdoor dining with epic food, drinks, and more!
Picnic Beach has a fun beach atmosphere. If you are looking for a restaurant with fun photo opportunities with beachy hangout vibes this is your spot.
Menu highlights - Picnic Beach Gulf Shores has a great menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options. Fresh seafood, great salads, Shrimp boil, beach burger, and more.
Address - 128 East 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, Al
Phone - (251) 540-0117
Kitty's Kafe
Kitty's Kafe in Gulf Shores is a local favorite for Southern-style breakfast and lunch! You can't go wrong with the southern comfort food they serve at this Gulf Shores restaurant.
Menu highlights - The menu is full of Southern Comfort foods. You can expect great flavors, comfort food, and great portion size. Delicious food you will want to go back for again and again.
Address - 3800 Gulf Shores Parkway, Suite 100, Gulf Shores
Phone - 251.948.5233
Bahama Buck's Orange Beach
Bahama Buck's has delicious shaved ice (Sno), Island smoothies, Red Bull Infusions, Frozen Cafe Favorites, Bahama Sodas, and Acai Bowls.
They have a great outdoor patio area that is dog-friendly.
Address - 25747 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach
Ruby Slipper has a great outdoor patio that is dog-friendly. They also have a dog-friendly menu available.
We are huge fans of their brunch menu!
Address - 24151 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, Al 36561
Phone - (251) 360-2400
Island Wing Company
Island Wing Company has an outdoor patio that is dog friendly.
The menu is filled with baked not fried food, great appetizers, salads, and more.
Address - 3947 Al-59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The restaurant is located in the Magnolia Plaza Shopping Center.
Dog-friendly restaurant updates
We have seen a few articles and posts from other places that listed some local restaurants as being dog-friendly restaurants that do not allow pets, so we wanted to make sure we had an updated list for everyone.
Flora-Bama Yacht Club - No longer allows pets.
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package - No longer allows pets.
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill - No longer allows pets.
The Hangout - Does not allow pets.
Fisher's Dockside - Closed
Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Dog Friendly Things to Do
Dog Friendly Beaches Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
If you are wondering if dogs are allowed on Gulf Shores Beach, the answer is no, they are not.
There are no dog-friendly beaches in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, Alabama. There is a Fort Morgan Dog Beach, but you want to ensure you go to the right area.
Dogs are allowed on the bayside (northside) of Fort Morgan between the Quarantine Wharf and Fort Morgan Fishing Pier as long as they are leashed. Dogs will love playing in the sand and water in Fort Morgan.
Parking is available at Fort Morgan Pier.
Gulf Shores Dog Park
The Gulf Shores dog park is fenced and offers a great space to let your dog run and play. Open to residents and visitors.
Address - 308 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, AL
Hours - Dawn to Dusk
Lake Shelby Dog Park
Lake Shelby Dog Park is right on the lake, allowing dogs to jump in the water. One thing to know is the park is home to alligators.
Address - The Dog Pond is located at the Lake Shelby Picnic Area.
Located in Gulf State Park
Hours - 8 am to sunset
Unleashed Dog Park City of Orange Beach
Address - 27920 Canal Road, Orange Beach
Hours - Sunrise to Sunset
Gulf State Park Trails
The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park is pet-friendly.
We are working on a list of pet-friendly vacation rental, condos, and hotels in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Wade Ward Nature Park
Pups are allowed, but PLEASE keep them on a leash. There are alligators in the water along with other wildlife in the area.
Address - 500 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, Al
Orange Beach Waterfront Park
Orange Beach Waterfront Park is a great place to enjoy an amazing outdoor play area, Orange Beach Pier, and grassy areas to relax.
Address - 26425 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Located next to Orange Beach Coastal Art Center, ¼ mile east of Highway 161
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
Fort Morgan Historic Site near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, offers great tours, the ability to wander through a Civil War Era star fortification, and learn more about history along the Gulf of Mexico.
Address - 51 State Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
It is located at the end of the scenic Fort Morgan peninsula near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Mo's Landing Park
Mo's Landing Park on Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a great waterfront park perfect for picnics, kayak and boat launches, or relaxing with water views.
Address - 18068 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The park is 1.8 miles west of Highway 59 on Fort Morgan Road (Hwy 180).
The City of Gulf Shores bought the land that used to be known as Mo's Landing and RV Park.
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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!):
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🏖️ 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.
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
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