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 $4 and Shrimp Tacos $6
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 $9
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.
Ruby Slipper Café – French Toast Bites $6
Imagine homemade french toast... but better. Brioche french toast, cut into small bites, fried, tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with cream cheese icing and praline sauce. 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.
DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen – Fried Flounder and 2 Sides $10
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! Or pick from several other lunch specials for the same price.
Wolf Bay Lodge in Foley – All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar $9
During dinner 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.
Island Wing Company – 6 Boneless Wings $9.95
Why not order the dish that Island Wing Company is known for? Their boneless wings are the perfect portion for a lunch after the beach. Choose from a variety of flavors from tame to so hot there is a warning to keep away from children and wear gloves.
We've just scratched the surface with these seven options!
There are a few other places to eat affordably in town, and we have the details here.