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    Home » Alabama » Orange Beach » Restaurants

    The Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach

    Modified: Apr 19, 2026 · Published: May 10, 2023 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    The Ruby Slipper Orange Beach is the perfect breakfast and brunch restaurant for the entire family. It offers casual dining that everyone will enjoy.

    The Ruby Slipper with poached egg sign

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    Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach

    Contents show
    Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach
    Indoor Seating
    Indoor Bar
    Outdoor Seating
    Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach Menu
    Why you will love Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach
    Things to know when planning a visit to Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach
    Restaurants and Attractions near Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
    Additional Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Articles
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging

    Just thinking about brunch at the Ruby Slipper Café makes me hungry. They know how to do epic brunch right!

    We have always enjoyed excellent service every time we have visited this great Orange Beach breakfast restaurant.

    Start your day with eye-opening cocktails, delight in delicious food, and enjoy amazing customer service.

    You don't have to wait for Sunday brunch to enjoy amazing food and amazing service. The Ruby Slipper Orange Beach serves brunch classics daily.

    Southern breakfast standards including seasonal beignets, Buttermilk biscuits covered in country sausage gravy, seafood bennies with bayou shrimp and a creole tomato sauce, and so much more.

    This is one of our favorite brunch spot along the southern gulf region. We find ourselves visiting frequently.

    Indoor seating with tables and chairs

    Indoor Seating

    The Ruby Slipper Cafes seating is really comfortable with wooden chairs. There is ample space for groups of different sizes. From couples to an entire family there is multiple seating options.

    Bar seating with wine glasses above it

    Indoor Bar

    The bar is located right inside and has so many great cocktail options.

    Outdoor seating on back deck with a view over the road

    Outdoor Seating

    You can enjoy dining on the outdoor porch. The outside seating area overlooked Perdido Beach Boulevard.

    House Specials sign Ruby Slipper Orange Beach

    Ruby Slipper menu with starters, bennies, Ruby specialties, Sweet spot, cocktails, and lighter fare menu items

    Ruby Slipper menu with Eggs & Omelets, Sandwiches, On the Side, eye-opening cocktails, and drink options

    Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach Menu

    One of the great things about Ruby Slipper is their menu is broken down into sections

    Menu Highlights - There are so many menu highlights it is honestly hard to pick just a few. Here are some of the favorites we order every time we visit the Ruby Slipper in Orange Beach.

    Pig Candy Bacon Bites - Applewood-smoked bacon bites with candy glaze

    Seasonal Beignets - The perfect reason to return over and over again.

    Eggs Cochon Benedict - Slow-cooked, apple-braised pork served over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs, finished with hollandaise

    Eggs Blackstone - Applewood-smoked bacon and grilled tomato served over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs, finished with hollandaise, served with a side salad

    Shrimp and Grits - Gulf shrimp sauteed with pork tasso, bell pepper, red onion, beer, and rosemary-butter reduction, served over creamy stone-ground grits with a buttermilk biscuit.

    Biscuits and gravy on a white plate with an egg

    Biscuits and Gravy - Always a good idea!

    French Toast Bites - Brioche based French toast bites, fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar served with cream cheese icing and praline sauce.

    Migas - A Tex-Mex egg scramble with pico de gallo, spicy chorizo sausage over crispy tortilla strips, topped with chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, pepper jack, and cilantro served with a side of avocado

    Three Little Pigs Omelet - Applewood-smoked bacon, ham, and sausage with Swiss cheese served with grits and a buttermilk biscuit

    Breakfast Sandwich - Choice of meat (Applewood-smoked bacon, sausage, or chicken sausage), choice of egg (scrambled or fried) and choice of cheese, served on your choice of biscuit or brioche bun with a side of your choice

    You can B.Y.O Omelet with choice of cheese, plus choose up to 3 items (onion, tomato, spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, applewood-smoked bacon, ham, pork sausage, chicken sausage, chorizo, or shrimp) Plus sauce it up with pico de gallo, tasso cream sauce, or hollandaise.

    They serve their signature breakfast blend coffee which is great. You can also get iced coffee with French Truck cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, milk and cream topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.

    Kids Menu - There are a ton of options kids will love

    Gluten-Free - There is a gluten-free friendly menu available online. Menu items include

    Migas - Tex-mex egg scramble with pico de gallo, spicy chorizo, and pepper jack cheese with a side of avocado.

    Southern Breakfast - 2 eggs, applewood smoked bacon, grilled tomato, with fresh fruit and gluten-free bread.

    Gulf Shrimp Omelet - Gulf Shrimp, red onion, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese with fresh fruit and gluten-free bread.

    French Toast - Made with gluten-free bread, topped with fresh strawberries, cane syrup butter, and powdered sugar.

    Vegan - Southern ALT without the mayo, but you would need to ask about the bread. They do have breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit.

    Vegetarian - There are quite a few menu items to enjoy for vegetarians. I have never had a problem finding multiple menu items that look amazing.

    Options include:

    Southern ALT - Fried Green tomato and Fresh red tomato, avocado, lettuce & mayo on a brioche toast with sides.

    Breakfast tacos on a white plate next to a plate of avocado

    Breakfast Tacos - Grilled flour tortillas with eggs, Pico de Gallo, pepper jack cheese, chipotle sour cream, and avocado.

    Classic or stuffed French toast or French toast bites or Bananas Foster French Toast (so good!)

    Pancakes - class, cinnamon swirl, white chocolate bread pudding, or berry Chantilly pancakes.

    Florentine Omelet - portobello mushroom, spinach, and goat cheese served with a biscuit and side salad.

    Signature Cocktails - Their bartenders will whip up an epic Ruby Mimosa, Award-Winning Bloody Mary, Peach Bellini, Lavender Paloma, Irish Coffee, Sazerac Sipper, Bourbon Milk Punch, boozy iced coffee, morning margarita, and more!

    Seasonal Beignets with lemon curd and whipped cream
    Seasonal Beignets

    Why you will love Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach

    • Casual Dining
    • Seasonal Beignet menu
    • Great cocktail menu
    • Delicious Food
    • One of the best breakfasts in Orange Beach
    Pig candy on a white plate at Ruby Slipper

    Things to know when planning a visit to Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach

    Ruby Slipper started in New Orleans, Louisiana with a focus on epic brunch food. Their goal is to let the good times roll any day of the week.

    Address - 24151 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, Al 36561

    Phone - (251) 360-2400

    Hours - Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2 pm

    Saturday and Sunday - 7:30 am to 3 pm.

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

    Reservations - We suggest joining the waitlist on line before heading to the Ruby Slipper Orange Beach especially if you are visiting on a weekend morning or later in the morning.

    Accessibility - There is a ramp leading into the restaurant and space between tables.

    Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms on them and are pretty comfy as far as wooden chairs go.

    Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

    Patio Pup Doggone Good Menu

    Pets - The outdoor patio is pet friendly The restaurant has Ruby's Doggone Good Menu made for dogs.

    Parking  - There is a large parking lot next to the restaurant.

    Takeout is available.

    Chicken and french toast bites on a white plate
    Sweet Heat Chicken and French Toast Bites - Fried Chicken tossed in Mike's Hot Honey glaze over French toast bites

    Restaurants and Attractions near Ruby Slipper - Orange Beach

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    City Donut - Stop in for some of the best donuts in Orange Beach open all day long!

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    Shrimp and Grits in a white bowl next to a red coffee mug
    Shrimp and Grits - Gulf shrimp sauteed with pork tasso, bell pepper, red onion, beer and rosemary-butter reduction, over creamy stone-ground grits
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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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