The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is one of our favorite restaurants. They have amazing fresh seafood, burgers, cocktails, and more.
The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
We LOVE the Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails! They make almost everything in-house and you can tell the difference in how great it tastes.
Their craft cocktails are amazing. The bartenders know what they are doing to mix a well-crafted cocktail that tastes fantastic.
This is one of the restaurants we take guests to when they visit. Every visit has been amazing, and we are planning a return visit while still enjoying our meal.
They do not take reservations, so it can get a bit busy in the summer and during spring break, but it is worth the wait.
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Indoor Seating
The Beach House restaurant's indoor seating is a mix of booths, tables and chairs, and high-top tables. Depending on the space available, groups of people can be accommodated.
Indoor Bar
The indoor bar stretches the back of the restaurant with counter-height bar chairs.
Outdoor Seating
There is great outdoor seating on the front porch with tables and chairs on the large deck with overhead fans.
The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails Menu
The Beach House Kitchen uses fresh ingredients, and you can tell the difference. The menu is packed with options for everyone.
Menu Highlights
Appetizers
Spinach and Artichoke Dip - Served with house made pita chips. This is so good!
Beach House Wings - Fried wings tossed in house made honey hot or buffalo sauce, served with celery and choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
Gulf Coast Coconut Shrimp - Hand breaded served with pineapple chutney dipping sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Gulf Shrimp - wrapped in bacon and pineapple served with pineapple chutney dipping sauce.
Beach house spring rolls - wok seared chicken and veggies, aged white cheddar, black beans, hand rolled and served with avocado cream.
Salads
Beach House Cobb - Bacon, grilled chicken, avocado, aged white cheddar, tomatoes, carrots, red onion, cucumber, mushrooms, mixed greens, and a fried egg. served with choice of dressing.
Southwest - mixed greens, roasted sweet corn, black beans, avocado, red onions, tomato, cotija cheese, crispy sweet potato chips with a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
House - mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, carrots, and dressing (small pictured above).
Caesar - house made dressing, croutons, parmesan, and romaine lettuce.
Main Dishes
Crawfish Mac and Cheese - Louisiana crawfish tails sautéed in butter & Cajun seasonings.
The Burger - ½ lb. House-ground USDA Angus Sirloin, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, brioche bun. Served with shoestring French fries.
Tacos - Blackened or grilled fish tacos, Gulf shrimp tacos, grilled chicken tacos, house-ground sirloin tacos, or a veggie taco.
Sandwiches and Wraps
Gulf Fish Sandwich - served blackened with lemon pepper or fried with house made tarter sauce, lettuce, tomato, on an amoroso philly roll.
Fried chicken sandwich - juicy chicken breast breaded in panko, with pickles, mayo on a brioche bun.
Smoked BBLT - thick sliced bacon, more bacon, crisp lettuce, roasted tomato relish, black pepper aioli, on thick cut artisan bread.
Chili Lime Shrimp Wrap - blackened shrimp, cabbage, mixed greens, oven roasted bell peppers, carrots, aged white cheddar, chili-lime aioli, with a sun dried tomato tortilla.
Chicken Philly - grilled chicken, sauteed red peppers and onions, aged white cheddar, black pepper aioli, on a Amoroso Philly Roll.
Kids Menu - Kids meals include a soft drink served with a choice of fresh veggies, pineapple slaw, or French fries.
Shrimp and fries, hand-breaded chicken strips, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, triggerfish taco, chicken taco, or ground beef taco.
Gluten-Free Menu - shrimp skewer, gulf fish, salads, bacon wrapped gulf shrimp, shrimp cocktail
Vegan - Salads without the meat, veggie tacos without cotija cheese, they also have vegan veggie patties.
Vegetarian - spinach artichoke dip, Wisconsin cheese curds, house-made chips and salsa, salads without the meat, veggie tacos,
Signature Cocktails - Bushwacker, Drunkle Brent's Pina Colada, Banana Hammock, Spiked Strawberry Lemonade, Key Lime Cooler.
20 oz tiki glass with draft beers including local Fairhope Brewing Company.
Why you will love The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
- Best Bar in Gulf Shores, AL
- Fantastic Happy Hour from 2 to 6 pm
- Fresh made in house sauces and dressings
- Best seafood in Gulf Shores
Things to know when planning a visit to The Beach House Kitchen
Address - 1154 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone -(251) 948-2431
Hours - Daily from 11 am to 10 pm.
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a ramp on the far side of the building that offers access up to the restaurant. There are accessible parking spaces near the ramp.
Plus Size Seating - The chairs are comfortable without arm. The booths may be a bit snug depending on the person.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - The covered porch is dog-friendly.
Parking - There is a large parking area in front of the restaurant.
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Island Ice Cream and Treats - Located just down the way from the Beach House is a great ice cream and freak shake spot.
Janino's Pizza - Enjoy New York-style pizza at the beach.
Surfside Pizza - Great thin-crust pizza
Lauria's by the Beach - Enjoy delicious food, great drinks, and fun near the beach.
Burro Azul -Closed now The Catch
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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
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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!):
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.
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