Pappa Rocco's is a local favorite and a Gulf Shores institution for great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and live entertainment.
Papa Rocco's
Papa Rocco's tongue-in-cheek motto is Home of Warm Beer and Lousy Pizza. Thankfully, they have neither of these things.
If you are looking for a local favorite restaurant in Gulf Shores, you will love Pappa Rocco's.
This family-friendly restaurant has a fantastic menu, great drinks, and a super casual atmosphere.
It feels a bit like you are walking into the TV show Cheers, where everyone knows your name. I may be dating myself just a bit using Cheers as a reference, but truly, that is how it feels.
Don't be surprised to see people greeting each other by name.
Pappa Rocco's Gulf Shores has excellent pizza! If you are looking for delicious pizza, including a shrimp pizza or my husband's favorite, the Price Buster Pizza, loaded with all the toppings, this is the place to visit.
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Indoor Seating
There are multiple sizes of tables and chairs available within the restaurant. It is a great place to meet a group of friends or for the family to enjoy dinner.
Indoor Bar
The bar is in the middle of the restaurant, with tall stools surrounding it.
There is no cover charge for live music but there is a two drink minimum.
Papa Rocco's Menu
Pappa Rocco's Menu is filled with delicious options! Pizza, Oysters, burgers, chili, pasta meals, and more!
Menu Highlights
Spinach Artichoke Dip - This is delicious and a must order!!!! The best we have had on the island.
Papa's Steamed Specials - include snow crab, royal reds, or a combo of both.
Papa Rocco's Pizza
Price Buster Pizza - pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black and green olives.
Seafood Primavera Pizza - Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions, and broccoli
Pizza topping options include pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, black or green olives, grilled chicken, ham, jalapenos, banana peppers, anchovies, extra cheese, fresh tomatoes, bacon, sauerkraut, spinach, Canadian Bacon, and pineapple.
Who's Your Daddy Burger - Double deck with Swiss, Pepper jack, and American Cheese, mushrooms, and bacon.
Italian Combo Dinner - So GOOD! Meatballs, Spaghetti, lasagna, ravioli, and manicotti.
Oysters
Oysters are served raw on a half shell, steams with a lil garlic butter, of specialty options.
Hot Shucks - baked on the half-shell with cocktail sauce, jalapeno peppers, cheese, and bread crumbs
Oysters Parmesan - Baked with garlic butter and parmesan
Cajun Oysters - Cajun seasoning, mozzarella, and bread pudding
Oysters Alfredo - alfredo sauce, mozzarella, bread crumbs
Kids Menu - small pizza, garlic bread,
Gluten-Free - oysters, salad, shrimp,
Vegan - Maybe a salad without the meat or dressing
Vegetarian Options - Spinach artichoke dip, potato skins, cheese nacho's, cheese pizza, vegetarian pizza, fettuccini alfredo
Signature Cocktails - Papa Rocco's World Famous T.K.O. Punch is so good!
Bloody Mary, Margarita, beer, or wine.
Why you will love Papa Rocco's
- Best Pizza Gulf Shores
- Local Favorite along with a favorite for tourists and snowbirds
- Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.
- Full Menu until Midnight!
- Good food served until Midnight every night
- Take-out orders available
- Voted The Peoples Choice Award for Best Raw Oysters for twelve straight years
- Fun atmosphere
Some of the famous visitors to Papa Rocco's include Mike Ditka, Al Hirt, Wayne Newton, Buddy Greco, and so many more! Make sure to check out the photos on the walls of the restaurant.
Things to know when planning a visit to Papa Rocco's
Address - 101 W. 6th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
¼ mile from the Gulf of Mexico on Highway 59
Phone - 251-948-7262
Hours - Closed on Tuesdays
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a ramp on the southside of the restaurant. Inside the restaurant there is a fair amount of room to move around depending on how busy the restaurant is.
Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms and are really comfortable.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual, make sure to wear a shirt and shoes
Pets - Pets are not allowed in the restaurant.
Parking - There is a small parking area on each side of the restaurant.
Takeout is available
Reservations are not taken; first come, first serve
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Wade Ward Nature Park - Located across the street from the restaurant is a great elevated boardwalk over marsh lands. Great for walking a little before or after you enjoy Papa Rocco's.
Scoops Ice Cream - Great ice cream shop with amazing flavors of ice cream.
Sunliner Diner - Enjoy a great meal at a throwback retro diner.
Souvenir City Gulf Shores - Make sure to get a photo in the sharks mouth!
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