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    Home » Alabama » Orange Beach » Restaurants

    Ducks Diner - Orange Beach

    Modified: Apr 19, 2026 · Published: Mar 31, 2023 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Ducks Diner in Orange Beach is a local and visitor favorite. They serve breakfast all day and traditional lunch specials.

    Duck wearing red shorts and a Duck's t-shirt holding a burger on the side of a building

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    Duck's Diner Orange Beach: Best Breakfast & Southern Lunch

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    Duck's Diner Orange Beach: Best Breakfast & Southern Lunch
    Duck's Diner Menu: Comfort Food Done Right
    Breakfast Menu Highlights (Served All Day!)
    Southern Lunch Specials: Meat and 3
    Menu Options for Special Diets
    Why Duck's Diner Should Be on Your Orange Beach List
    Planning Your Visit to Duck's Diner
    What to Do Near Duck's Diner Orange Beach
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
    Additional Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Articles
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging

    Duck's Diner has been serving epic comfort food since 2003! This local favorite offers one-of-a-kind flavor, comfort food, and a comfortable atmosphere.

    We visited Ducks Diner for the first time years ago, and my husband always mentions the sauce on the Creole Shrimp and Grit  Cakes. I am pretty sure he would have brought a bucket of it home if they sold it to him.

    Now, we make sure to visit Duck's Diner every chance we get.

    One thing we love is Duck's Diner uses locally sourced quality food products and supports sustainable agriculture, local businesses, and it shows.

    We love the great food, friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere. This Orange Beach diner is a local hot spot and so much fun!

    Be prepared for Ducks Diner to be popular, especially for breakfast! Arrive early if you do not want to have to wait.

    We waited 15 minutes during our last visit and it was well worth it.

    The restaurant offers comfortable indoor seating. The chairs do not have sides and are comfortable to sit in.

    Ducks Diner menu with cartoon duck and restaurant addreses

    Duck's Diner Menu: Comfort Food Done Right

    I was going to list the popular dishes, but honestly, the full menu is delicious. This is a local Orange Beach Restaurant we find ourselves returning to frequently.

    I highly suggest ordering a side stack of buttermilk pancakes. They are delish!

    Breakfast Menu Highlights (Served All Day!)

    There are so many menu highlights that I had to just pick a few so this article wasn't 9 million pages long. Trust me when I say you just need to head to Ducks Diner to see all of the epic menu options.

    Shrimp and grits topped with grilled tomatoes with a side of garlic toast
    Creole Shrimp and Grit Cakes

    Creole Shrimp and Grit Cakes - This is the one my husband LOVES!!! Grilled shrimp over fried creole grit cakes infused with gouda cheese, topped with grilled tomatoes, and smothered in their epic homemade Creole Sauce! Served with garlic toast.

    Banana Stuffed French Toast - A Gambino roll stuffed with banana, then fried and dipped in cinnamon sugar before they drizzle it with butter pecan sauce.

    Corned Beef Hash - 2 eggs (cooked to order), served over corn beef hash, with a choice of either hashbrown, grits, fresh fruit, or a yogurt parfait. Plus a choice between a biscuit, toast, or English muffin.

    Stack of three pancakes with syrup on a white plate

    Pancakes - Choose from a 3 pancake breakfast or specialty pancakes that includes a choice of fresh blueberries, pecans, or chocolate chip.

    Ham, scrambled eggs, hash browns and an English Muffin on a white plate

    Biscuits and gravy, country ham steak, bacon, and all of your breakfast favorites in one great Orange Beach restaurant!

    fried pork chop next to scrambled eggs, hashbrowns and two slices of toast
    Fried pork chop with scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, and toast

    Southern Lunch Specials: Meat and 3

    Choose from the Southern special of a Meat and 3, Meat and 2 vegetable or grab a 3 or 4 vegetable plate.

    Vegetables - Ducks Diner menu includes a great variety of vegetable options including purple hull peas, turnip greens, cream corn, green beans, sliced tomatoes, fried okra, cucumber onion salad, a tossed salad, and more.

    Club sandwich - ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss & American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

    Ribeye Sandwich - 8 ounces of lightly seasoned ribeye served on a French roll that is topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

    They also offer a variety of burgers, fried chicken tenders, grilled chicken breast, hamburger steak, ribeye steak, and sandwiches.

    Menu Options for Special Diets

    Kids Menu - They have everything from eggs to chocolate chip pancakes kids will love.

    Gluten-Free -Double check specific menu items to make sure but we were able to order an epic omelet, hashbrowns, meat, and more.

    Vegan - Make sure to confirm how the vegetables are cooked but they have a huge variety available for vegetable plates.

    Vegetarian - I was able to find multiple options as a vegetarian. The breakfast omelets are great. The breakfast burrito without meat was delicious!

    Signature Cocktails -Duckie Lemonade, Fuzzy Duck, Orange Beach Overboard, Salty Hound Dog, and a Bloody Mary. They have a full bar

    Cheese omelet next to hashbrowns and toast on a white plate
    Cheese Omelet

    Why Duck's Diner Should Be on Your Orange Beach List

    • Southern Comfort Food
    • Best breakfast in Orange Beach
    • Easy to reach location
    • Casual Dining
    • Family friendly Orange Beach restaurant
    Exterior of Ducks Diner with people waiting outside and red umbrellas

    Planning Your Visit to Duck's Diner

    Orange Beach Address - 4560 Easy St. Orange Beach, AL 36561

    Located behind the Meat Mart near Coco Island Furniture

    Gulf Shores Address - 120 E Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores

    Phone - 251-948-9191

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

    Monday through Sunday (7 days a week), 7 am to 1:30 pm

    Lunch is served from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

    Reservations - Reservations are not accepted. Make sure to give your name to the host/hostess inside the restaurant.

    Takeout is available.

    Parking - There is parking in front of the restaurant in Orange Beach. The parking lot is nice sized and can fit most cars, trucks and SUVs

    Yellow Duck's Diner Shirt with a cartoon duck Orange Beach, Alabama

    What to Do Near Duck's Diner Orange Beach

    Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii - Pick up an amazing blended coffee or tea after breakfast.

    Brick and Spoon - Orange Beach - Enjoy breakfast/brunch or lunch at this great restaurant. They have an epic Build Your Own Bloody Mary menu.

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    Cosmo's Restaurant and Bar - A great restaurant whether you are on vacation or local.

    BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets - A local favorite for breakfast/brunch, sweet treats, and a great coffee.

    Doc's Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar - They have two locations in Orange Beach specializing in fried shrimp and great seafood.

    Gt's on the Bay  - Casual dining restaurant with great views of Wolf Bay. Offering indoor and outdoor seating with a giant aquarium inside.

    Tacky Jacks Orange Beach - Enjoy indoor and outdoor casual dining with a great view.

    The Tiki Orange Beach - Enjoy great food and drinks on Terry Cove looking out over the water.

    Bottlenose dolphin jumping out of a wave on the Gulf of Mexico

    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.

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    Gulf of Mexico views with Turquoise Place condo and white sand 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!

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    🏖️ 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

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    ⛺ 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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