The Beli - Orange Beach

The Beli - The Original Beach Deli has a new home at The Wharf in Orange Beach, and the menu is better than ever. Creative breakfast sandwiches, bold lunch options, homemade chicken salad, and a dedicated Puppy Chow Menu for your dog to enjoy. .

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The Beli - The Original Beach Deli

The Beli - The Original Beach Deli made the move from Gulf Shores to The Wharf in Orange Beach in April 2025 and brought everything locals loved about it right along.

Now open daily on Main Street at The Wharf, The Beli serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu full of creative sandwiches, breakfast plates, salads, soups, and a kids menu that actually has some personality.

The order counter setup keeps things moving fast, which is perfect when you are trying to squeeze in a meal between activities at The Wharf.

Order Counter

When you walk into The Beli, there is a counter to the right that has the menus and ordering area. Once you order, you can pick if you want to enjoy the air conditioning inside or the gorgeous Alabama Gulf Coast weather outside.

Indoor Seating

 The indoor seating includes tables and metal folding chairs in fun colors. The tables are set to fit between 2 to 8 people easily. There are also tall chairs near the window if you want to people watch while enjoying your meal.

Indoor Bar

The bar area has tall chairs surrounding it. The Beli currently carries beer and canned ready to drink cocktails. They are working on serving a full bar.

The Wharf is an entertainment district, so you can walk around The Wharf with your drink if you choose.

Outdoor Seating

There are a few tables and chairs set up outside of The Beli. They are perfect for people watching at The Wharf

Beli Deli Menu

The Beli menu covers breakfast from 8am to 11am and lunch and dinner throughout the day. Everything is made to order with bold, creative sandwich names and house-made sauces throughout.

Breakfast Menu (8 am - 11 am)

Toast with the Most

• Pimento Toast - Melted pimento cheese on toast points
• Cucumber Toast - Cream cheese, cucumber and dill on wheat toast
• Peanut Butter Toast - Peanut butter with melted M&M's and powdered sugar

Breakfast Sandwiches

• Dave - O - Bacon, fried egg, spicy pimento cheese, on toasted sourdough
• Griff-O - Bacon, fried egg, spicy pimento cheese on a bagel
• The O.G. - Bacon, egg and cheddar cheese on white bread or everything bagel
• Momma's Scrambler - Scrambled sausage and eggs, with melted cheddar on toasted bagel
• Annoying Health Freak - turkey, egg whites, and spinach on toasted multigrain
• Doctor's Orders - Sausage, melted cream cheese, sweet & hot mustard on a toasted bagel
• Beach Boy Bologna - Fried Bologna, fried egg, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough
• Breakfast croissant - Toasted croissant with ham, egg, and cheese

Breakfast Plates & Bowls

• Big Back Breakfast - 2 eggs, choice of meat (bacon, sausage, bologna), hashbrowns, and choice of toast
• Ole Folks breakfast - 2 eggs, sausage, bacon, or balogna, with toast and 2 tomato slices
• Hashbown Bowl - build your own on a bed of hashbrown
  • eggs - fried or scrambled
  • meat - sausage, bacon, or bologna
  • cheese - cheddar, pepper jack, or provolone
  • toppings - tomato, onion, bell pepper, or jalapenos
• PB&J Waffle - Waffle covered in jelly with peanut butter syrup
• Waffle Your way - Build your own waffle with choice of topping

Breakfast Burritos and Quesadillas

• Big Back Burrito - Scrambled eggs, choice of meat (sausage, bacon, or bologna), cheese, and hashbrowns
• Skinny burrito - egg whites, choice of meat, spinach, and feta cheese
• Breakfast Quesadilla - choice of meat, eggs, bell peppers, and onions with cheddar and pepper jack cheese.

Lunch Menu

Cold Sandwiches (can make them a wrap)

• Brown Eyed Girl - BLT with Chive mayo on toasted multigrain
• The Old Bird - homemade chicken salad, lettuce, tomato and chive mayo on tasted croissant
• Skinny legend - Piled high cold cut with roast beef, turkey, pepper jack cheese, tomato, onion, pickles, banana peppers, oil and vinegar, chive mayo, an a side of big momma's dressing

• Yacht Club Kid - ham, turkey, bacon with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and chive mayo on toasted sourdough
• Jimbologna - bologna (cold or fried), cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and chive mayo on toasted multigrain
• Guido - Chopped lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, onion, with turkey salami, ham, oil and vinegar, and ranch on a hero roll

Hot Sandwiches

• Big Momma - Turkey, feta, provolone, sliced jalapeno, berry jam, and a drizzle of hot sauce on a toasted sourdough
• Miss V - turkey, salami, spicy pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, and chive mayo on toasted sourdough
• Sunburned Tomato - turkey, roasted tomato, melted feta, with spinach, onions, jalapenos, chive mayo, on toasted sourdough
• The Black Swan - Roast french dip with pepper jack cheese, banana and bell peppers, onions, chive mayo on a hero roll
• Working Man - sliced chicken, pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried egg, and chive mayo on a hero roll
• Vegetarians Be Like - roasted bell pepper, tomato, onion, spinach, feta cheese with lemon dressing on a toasted multigrain bread
• Not the Government Cheese - four cheese grilled cheese with provolone, cheddar, pepper jack, and feta on sourdough.

Salads, Soups and Scoops

• Brussel Sprout Cobb Salad
• Regular Ole salad
• Yacht Club Salad
• Jungle Salad
• Soup of the day (cup or bowl)

Quesadillas

• Big Momma Quesadilla - chicken, melted feta, provolone, fresh jalapeno, and chopped onions
• Pimento Cheese Quesadilla
• Regular Ole Quesadilla - pepper jack and cheddar cheese

Kids Menu

Breakfast - Breakfast place (1 scrambled egg, sausage or bacon, and toast), Half waffle, M&M Half Waffle

Lunch - Belicious (peanut butter and M&M mini's on toasted white bread), Government Cheese grilled cheese, Ham or turkey on white bread, PB&J, Cheese quesadilla

Gluten-Free - Check with The Beli for current options

Vegan - Salads, pickle spear

Vegetarian - Vegetarians Be Like sandwich (roasted bell pepper, tomato, onion, spinach, feta, and lemon dressing), grilled cheese, quesadillas, salads

Why you will love Beli Deli

•  Locally owned Orange Beach restaurant
• Creative, personality-packed sandwich menu with names that make you want to try everything
• Build-your-own options throughout the menu for breakfast bowls, waffles, and burritos
• Dedicated kids menu with fun, kid-approved options
• A puppy menu so your dog does not feel left out at The Wharf
• Catering available for large groups
• Located right on Main Street at The Wharf in one of the most walkable spots in Orange Beach

Things to know when planning a visit to Beli Deli

Address - 4725 Main Street Suite F123, Orange Beach, AL

Located at The Wharf. The Beli Deli moved from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach on April 20, 2025.

Hours - 8 am - 9 pm daily

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

Accessibility - There is accessible parking along Main Street at the Wharf

Plus Size Seating - The indoor chairs are metal folding chairs, so it will depend on your comfort in sitting on a folding chair. Outside, the red picnic tables have a lot of space. The outdoor chairs have arms on them.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - The Beli Deli has a Puppy Chow Menu that includes a pup cup, PB&C (Peanut butter and carrots or celery), Pawfect Plate (slice of cheese, slice of meat, carrots or celery).

Parking  - There is parking along Main Street at the Wharf along with multiple multi level parking garages.

The Wharf Restaurants and Attractions nearby

 Since you are already at The Wharf for The Beli, here is how to make the most of your visit:

Portside on Main

The Beli is located on Main Street at The Wharf, close to the Portside on Main area. Before or after your meal, explore:

• Alabama Sweet Tea Company - Fresh brewed Southern sweet tea in mason jars with rotating flavors right at Portside on Main
• Gulf Babe Wine Boutique - The chic pink wine bar at Portside on Main with wine flights, craft cocktails, and weekly events
• Crave Cookies Orange Beach - Weekly rotating New York-style gourmet cookies, dirty sodas, and sweet treats right at Portside on Main

Food and Drink Nearby

• Ginny Lane Bar and Grill - Casual dining for brunch, lunch, and dinner with daily martini specials and great food right at The Wharf
• Villaggio Grille - Casual fine dining with Italian-inspired food, fresh seafood, and a great outdoor bar at The Wharf
• Mile Marker 158 Dockside - Waterfront dining at The Wharf marina with views of the Intracoastal Waterway
• Southern Grind Coffee House - Specialty coffee, gelato, breakfast, lunch, and coastal gifts at The Wharf location open since 2012
• Vinny's Pizzeria - Great pizza by the slice, full pizzas, calzones, and the fan-favorite pepperoni log right by the Ferris Wheel
• YoHo Rum and Tacos - Tacos, wings, fajita skillets, and rum cocktails at their new Wharf location
• 8 Reale Orange Beach - The hidden speakeasy tucked behind a safe door at The Wharf with craft cocktails and a swanky atmosphere

The Wharf Attractions

• Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise - Dolphin and sunset cruises leaving from The Wharf
• The Wharf Ferris Wheel - The iconic giant Ferris wheel with views over the marina and Intracoastal Waterway
• Tee Off at The Wharf - Indoor golf swing suites with food, drinks, and entertainment
• Cetacean Dolphin Cruise - Dolphin cruises departing right from The Wharf marina

 

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