Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Dauphin Island

"There’s enough to do at Gulf State Park to entertain you for an entire day, and the trails are just one piece of the puzzle. You’ll find more than 28 miles of paved trail, which includes the seven trails of Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. You’ll be able to experience all kinds of wildlife and can take to the trail however you please, whether that’s a slow stroll, a quick run, or a bike ride."

"Geocaching for kids is a great way to explore in Gulf Shores State Park. Geocaching uses GPS-enabled devices for real life, outdoor treasure hunting. Simply input a specific set of GPS coordinates into your map and try to find the container hidden at the location."

"A post shared by Pink Pony Pub (@pinkponypub) on Mar 2, 2020 at 9:30am PST. Do you want to party late-night with your friends and eat scrumptious seafood when vacationing in Gulf Shores?. If yes, plan to visit Pink Pony Pub, an amazing seafood restaurant perched right on the sands of the shore."

"Another Southern chain, the award-winning Ruby Slipper Cafe specializes in New Orleans-inspired brunch fare. The Chicken St. Charles Egg Benedict and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes are just a couple of their fan favorite items. Check out their full brunch menu to see more cocktails, sweet selections, and specialty dishes."

"Best brunch in Gulf Shores or I suppose it’d be the best brunch in Orange Beach, but you know what I mean. They have a HUGE menu and do happen to be a chain, but it’s a small, semi-local chain so definitely worth visiting. What we recommend: If you enjoy a bloody Mary, GET THEIRS!"

"The Gulf Shores outpost of this famous New Orleans cafe is the place for a decadent brunch. Choose from their over-the-top biscuit Benedicts or brioche french toast stuffed with cinnamon swirl cheesecake."

"Thanks to the paved bike trail system extending outside the park itself, it’s easy to leave the park grounds via Coyote Crossing to get to nearby restaurants along Fort Morgan Blvd, Canal Rd, and Gulf Shores Parkway. Being big fans of diners for a hearty breakfast to start the day, we hit The Diner for breakfast basics, and tried Hazel’s Nook, which was jam-packed with locals for the breakfast buffet. Definitely get the buffet, which includes made-to-order omelets."

"Beaches1054 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542MoreLess Info. Gulf Shores Beach is a scenic white-sand beach commonly visited during the warmer months of the year. Visitors to the beach enjoy swimming, relaxing in the sand, or viewing the marine wildlife (including dolphins) that live in the water."

"I'm a regular visitor to the area but had never tried the beach house kitchen. Seating was quick for dinner at 6pm. This may have been a bad sign as..."

"We arrived around 7 on a Wednesday night and expected a long wait but they were able to seat us right away. They were really busy…”more"

"When traveling, it’s always fun to grab a beer at a local dive bar. And it’s even better when you find a dive bar with really good food. The Cove Bar & Grill is a divey spot in Gulf Shores that also has some of the best grub on the island including tuna nachos, wings, Philly cheesesteaks and burgers."

"Live music, cold drinks, and some of the coolest people in town can be found at this local hot spot. The Cove Bar & Grill is the kind of place known for its happy hours—and happy customers!. 131 Cove Avenue, Gulf Shores."

"First up, the Chicken Pasta – breaded thin chicken breast, cavatelli pasta, lemon caper sauce, shaved manchego. I would have preferred this chicken to be grilled, but it was good. Playa Gulf Shrimp & Grits – sweet corn grits, ham, peppers"

"The former Shipp’s Island Grill is now in the hands of the culinary masterminds from Fisher’s at the Orange Beach Marina."

"Red or White is a wine shop that also serves delicious gourmet food. We started with the Antipasto Board. 2 Meats & 2 Kinds of cheese, Warm Olives, White Beans, Roasted Nuts & Baguette"

"YoHo Rum and Tacos is a premium on the taco concept by using the flavors and culture of the Gulf Coast, Central and South America and the Caribbean. YoHo Rum and Tacos’ twist on the classic taco is exciting with their firecracker shrimp taco, buffalo chicken taco and their salads and bowls too. They offer delicious desserts, custom cocktails at the Boat Bar and a waterway view!"

"Food to try: literally any taco, skirt steak, queso, tuna poke and drinks. What makes it fun: there’s a boat bar!. And the Orange Beach Wharf has fun activities like a light show and Ferris wheel"

"First opening in 1910 on Royal Street and later on New Orleans’ Iberville, where it still operates today, Acme Oyster House has begun a new tradition of tastiness in Gulf Shores in the new Waterway Village District along the Intracoastal Canal Waterway. On any given day, you’ll find raw or chargrilled oysters sold by the dozen and half-dozen, along with entrees featuring a New Orleans flair (jambalaya, seafood etoufée, oyster Rockefeller soup, red beans and rice, po-boys). Platters are generously sized and feature everything from crab cakes to fried or grilled shrimp, fish and oysters."

"You think we’d be full beyond reason at this point, but we had room for one more delicious stop, this time at OWA in Foley. Our favorite mall treats have just opened in the retail village at OWA. In this one easy stop we had our fill of salty pretzels and ooey gooey cinnamon buns."