When it comes to dining out, especially here in Alabama, a restaurant’s atmosphere is just as important as its food. In fact, for many people, it’s more important. There are several restaurants throughout the state that offer an incredible atmosphere, whether it be indoors or outdoors. Listed below are seven Alabama restaurants that offer an incredible outdoor dining experience because of their wonderful waterfront views via dockside. Don’t forget to add them to your dining bucket list!
- Kowaliga Restaurant - Alexander City
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facebook/Kowaliga Restaurant Kowaliga Restaurant is located in Alexander City, Alabama on Lake Martin. This secluded restaurant is perfect for the entire family and offers dishes such as catfish, salads, steaks, etc. It’s also a great spot to watch a sunset. Address: 295 Kowaliga Marina Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010
- Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach
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tripadvisor/Dede V Tacky Jacks is located in Orange Beach, Alabama on Cotton Bayou. It overlooks the Perdido Pass Bridge and serves all three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tacky Shrimp is the restaurant’s specialty dish. Address: 27206 Safe Harbor Drive, Orange Beach, AL, 36561
- Stanfield’s River Bottom Grille - Florence
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tripadvisor/Calbama Stanfield’s River Bottom Grille is located in Florence, Alabama on the Tennessee River. It’s the only floating restaurant in the area, and it offers a variety of food such as burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and more. Address: 1050 Clayborn Liles Drive, Florence, AL, 35630
- Cobalt, The Restaurant - Orange Beach
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facebook/Cobalt the Restaurant Cobalt, The Restaurant is situated underneath the Perdido Bay Bridge in Orange Beach, Alabama. It offers an incredible view of the bay and features a menu with a little bit of everything, including seafood, burgers, steaks, tacos, and more. Address: 28099 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL, 36561
- The Grille at Trident Marina - Crane Hill
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facebook/The Grille at Trident Marina The Grille at Trident Marina is located in Crane Hill, Alabama on Smith Lake. Its menu includes a variety of choices such as burgers, salads, tacos, etc. Address: 21680 County Road 222, Crane Hill, AL, 35053
- Big Daddy’s Grill - Fairhope
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facebook/Big Daddy’s Grill Big Daddy’s Grill is located in Fairhope, Alabama on Fish River. It’s a casual, family-friendly restaurant that specializes in seafood. A few of its dishes include shrimp poboys, crab claws, oysters, and more. Address: 16542 Ferry Road, Fairhope, AL, 36532
- Pirates Cove - Elberta
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facebook/Pirates Cove Pirates Cove is a pirate-themed restaurant that’s located in Elberta, Alabama. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, including picnic tables on the beach. Pirates Cove is well known for its award-winning cheeseburger and Bushwacker. Address: 6664 County Road 95, Elberta, AL, 36530
Have you ever eaten at any of these seven waterfront restaurants? If so, what did you think about their dockside dining? Let us know in the comments below!
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Kowaliga Restaurant is located in Alexander City, Alabama on Lake Martin. This secluded restaurant is perfect for the entire family and offers dishes such as catfish, salads, steaks, etc. It’s also a great spot to watch a sunset. Address: 295 Kowaliga Marina Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010
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Tacky Jacks is located in Orange Beach, Alabama on Cotton Bayou. It overlooks the Perdido Pass Bridge and serves all three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tacky Shrimp is the restaurant’s specialty dish. Address: 27206 Safe Harbor Drive, Orange Beach, AL, 36561
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Stanfield’s River Bottom Grille is located in Florence, Alabama on the Tennessee River. It’s the only floating restaurant in the area, and it offers a variety of food such as burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and more. Address: 1050 Clayborn Liles Drive, Florence, AL, 35630
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Cobalt, The Restaurant is situated underneath the Perdido Bay Bridge in Orange Beach, Alabama. It offers an incredible view of the bay and features a menu with a little bit of everything, including seafood, burgers, steaks, tacos, and more. Address: 28099 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL, 36561
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The Grille at Trident Marina is located in Crane Hill, Alabama on Smith Lake. Its menu includes a variety of choices such as burgers, salads, tacos, etc. Address: 21680 County Road 222, Crane Hill, AL, 35053
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Big Daddy’s Grill is located in Fairhope, Alabama on Fish River. It’s a casual, family-friendly restaurant that specializes in seafood. A few of its dishes include shrimp poboys, crab claws, oysters, and more. Address: 16542 Ferry Road, Fairhope, AL, 36532
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Pirates Cove is a pirate-themed restaurant that’s located in Elberta, Alabama. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, including picnic tables on the beach. Pirates Cove is well known for its award-winning cheeseburger and Bushwacker. Address: 6664 County Road 95, Elberta, AL, 36530
For more information about Alexander City’s Kowaliga Restaurant, including why it’s an absolute must-visit, be sure to take a look at our previous article: The Secluded Restaurant In Alabama With The Most Magical Surroundings.
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