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People plan vacations in different ways. There are travelers who have itineraries planned months in advance and others who book their condo at the last minute and know they’ll find restaurants and attractions when they arrive at their destination. Whatever your planning method, we know you can appreciate a delicious, budget-friendly meal (or two) during your trip.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer an impressive selection of dining options! One of the great perks of a beach getaway to the Alabama Gulf Coast is the many casual restaurants with a laid-back vibe, menu and pricing to match. Enjoy an upscale dinner but opt to dine in flip flops and give your wallet a break for lunch! We have gathered 11 delicious dishes for under $10.
YoHo Tacos and Rum – Classic Tacos $2.50 and Shrimp Tacos $4
We’ll take our tacos with a side of marina views, please. Choose from classic chicken or beef tacos fully loaded or try their amazing shrimp tacos topped with skillet corn and black bean salsa. Then eat up as you admire the yachts at The Wharf Marina.
The Gulf – Gulf Burger $8
This 100% beef burger comes with a tasty garlic aioli and one of the best views on the island! Beach vibes with a burger in hand? We’ll take it.
The Shrimp Basket – Fried Popcorn Shrimp Basket $9.99
A basket full of golden-fried popcorn shrimp with a choice of dipping sauce for less than $10? The Shrimp Basket has it! Sign us up.
Ruby Slipper Café – Cinnamon Biscuits $5
Imagine grandma’s homemade biscuits and then add cinnamon. Yes, they are that good! Drop by Ruby Slipper for breakfast before a day at the beach.
Luna’s Eat and Drink – Beer Cheese Dip $9
Sometimes you simply want an appetizer to hold you over until dinner time. This creamy mixture of swiss, cheddar and dark beer is served with soft pretzels in a casual atmosphere.
The Steamer – ½ Dozen Raw Oysters $7.99
Where are our oyster lovers? Drop by after a day at the beach or shopping in Gulf Shores for a platter of raw oysters on The Steamer’s back patio. The beachy atmosphere is free of charge!
DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen – Fried Flounder and 2 Sides $8.95
Seasoned to perfection, DeSoto’s fried flounder with house-made sauces comes with your choice of two sides for lunch. Now that’s a deal!
Kitty’s Kafe – Reuben Sandwich and 1 side $9.99
The service is fast, and the food is always delicious at Kitty’s! Their Reuben is the perfect combination of corned beef and sauerkraut served with your choice of side.
Wolf Bay Lodge in Foley – Salad Bar $9
During lunch time Mon.-Sat. enjoy one of the largest garden-fresh salad bars in the area with house-made dressings, cold salads and deviled eggs (worth fighting over) at Wolf Bay's Foley location! Their friendly staff now serves your picks to you at the salad to help keep customers are safe.
Bahama Bobs – Fried Pickles $7.99
This beach side café has an impressive menu and a fan favorite is the fried pickles! Many say they can make a meal of this lightly battered appetizer.
Island Wing Company – Island Chicken $9.95
This marinated chicken breast at Island Wing Company is grilled to perfection and served with steamed veggies and their amazing Reggae Rice! It also comes with a side of their Sweet & Peppery Polynesian sauce.
We've just scratched the surface with these eleven options!
There are a few other places to eat affordably in town, and we have the details here.