Do you think that dining on the lake somehow improves the quality of a meal? You’re in luck, though, because our state is full of eateries that serve up precisely that.
In light of this, This is Alabama recently asked its Facebook followers to recommend their favorite waterfront eateries, and the results were excellent. You can choose from a variety of restaurants offering delicious meals and picturesque views of the state’s lakes, rivers, and beaches.
The This is Alabama Facebook page has a list of all the eateries that are recommended, including 14 that are shown below.
Felix s Fish Camp Restaurant
Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort, 1530
Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant in Spanish Fort has been around for more than 20 years and is well-known for its steaks, seafood, and breathtaking sunset views. Felix’s is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. It serves a variety of unusual dishes, such as crabmeat spinach dip, crawfish-smothered pork chops and grits, and cornmeal fried oysters, in addition to more conventional fare like filet mignon and chicken parmesan. You can savor all of this while taking in views of Mobile Bay.
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Top O The River
Gadsden, Guntersville, and Anniston locations
Since its founding in 1983, the neighborhood restaurant business Top O the River has established a solid reputation for providing some of the state’s best farm-raised catfish. Top O’ the River in Gadsden and Guntersville, which is open for supper seven days a week and lunch on Sundays, offers amazing views of the lake, as well as enormous seafood platters, steaks, catfish specials, handcrafted desserts including macadamia nut cheesecake, and much more. Additionally, make sure to order their well-liked pot O mustard greens as an accompaniment.
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Voyagers Restaurant
Orange Beach’s 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Go no farther than Voyagersin Orange Beach for an unforgettable fine dining experience that offers expansive views of the Gulf. The seaside restaurant, which is open for dinner seven days a week, features a creative menu created by nationally acclaimed executive chef Brody Olive. The cuisine offers dry-aged steaks, seafood from the Gulf, and an award-winning wine list. Perdido stuffed chicken, hog belly fried quail knots, chicken-fried lobster, and other unusual delicacies are among its offerings.
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Stanfield s River Bottom Grille
Florence’s 1050 Clayborn Liles Drive
With its floating location in Florence Harbor Marina and its soothing lake views, Stanfield’s River Bottom Grillereally puts the water in waterside dining. What else does the restaurant, which is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, provide its patrons? Delicious food. Since its opening in 2014, River Bottom Grille has served a wide variety of dishes, including steaks, pastas, enormous burgers, and seafood prepared in various ways.
The Gulf
Orange Beach’s 27500 Perdido Beach Boulevard
The Gulf is another well-liked location in Orange Beach that puts you directly on the water and is a Southern Living favorite. The restaurant, which is open for lunch and supper seven days a week, has a relaxed, family-friendly vibe with a varied menu that includes dishes like shrimp po boy, snapper BLT, tuna poke bowl, and more. Additionally, you can take in the view of the pass’s waterways while keeping your toes in the sand.
The Back Porch
Talladega’s Marina Drive, 270
The Back Porch Restaurant in Talladega is another lakeside restaurant that is worth visiting. It provides large, shaded outdoor dining areas with stunning views of Logan Martin Lake. There is something for everyone at The Back Porch, which is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and supper. Its menu features a variety of items, such as appetizers, steaks, seafood, pastas, and some incredibly rich desserts.
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Pirates Cove
Elberta, 6664 County Road 95
Go to Pirates Covein Elberta if you want to have a delicious lunch in a relaxed setting while taking in the scenery. Open seven days a week and operating for over 60 years, Pirates Cove has gained popularity among both locals and tourists because of its unique menu, which features everything from specialty pizzas to burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches to a unique setting and live entertainment.
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Kowaliga Restaurant
Alexander City’s Kowaliga Marina Road, 295
The Kowaliga Restaurant in Alexander City is the ideal location for enjoying Southern cuisine on a shaded veranda with stunning views of Lake Martin, whether you choose to drive or take a boat there. The family-friendly restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and supper. Its menu includes classic dishes like fried catfish, smoked chicken, and hamburger steak in addition to burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. While you wait for your lunch, don’t forget to feed the turtles and take a look at the kid-friendly beachy play area.
Cobalt
Orange Beach’s 28099 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious meal while enjoying a breathtaking sunset vista and a beach breeze? All of the following is available at Orange Beach’s Cobalt restaurant. Served seven days a week for lunch and dinner, the menu features both classic dishes like steak, burgers, and pizzas as well as unusual dishes like pecan-fried catfish, white BBQ pork tenderloin, and firecracker shrimp appetizer. You can eat while admiring the stunning blue sea.
Big Daddy s Grill
Fairhope, 16542 Ferry Road
Since 2007, Big Daddy’s Grill in Fairhope has gained a reputation for providing its patrons with fresh Gulf seafood and other dishes, all while providing a picturesque location with a view of the Fish River. It’s easy to see why our readers were quick to recommend it given the relaxed ambiance, live entertainment, and delicious food, which includes seafood baskets, po boys, and the well-known Big Daddy burger. The view of the river? That’s simply a bonus, though.
Capitol Oyster Bar
617 Montgomery’s Shady Street
The Capitol Oyster Bar in Montgomery, which won our award for Alabama’s Best Oyster Bar in 2016, is a great place to eat on a breezy afternoon while enjoying a view of the Alabama River from the back terrace. Even though almost ten years have passed since then, not much has changed. Capitol Oyster Bar continues to be a popular, attracting patrons from all over the state with its menu of fresh seafood and welcoming atmosphere. It is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
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CoastAL
Orange Beach’s 25722 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Do you want to enjoy your breakfast while taking in some views of the Gulf?Orange Beach’s CoastALin has you covered. (This also holds true for lunch and dinner.) Until 2 p.m., when the stunning views remain the same but the menu changes to burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and more, the waterfront restaurant serves a wide variety of early morning fare, including biscuits and gravy, stuffed French toast, breakfast burritos, eggs Benedict, and more.
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Ezell s Fish Camp
Lavaca’s 776 Ezell Road
We truly mean it when we say that Ezell’s Fish Campin Lavaca is a family restaurant. The well-known restaurant was founded in the 1930s and has since attracted a sizable fan base with its menu of fried catfish, shrimp, oysters, and other dishes, which are served with its cherished coleslaw and a view of the Tombigbee River. Additionally, you won’t regret setting aside space for a piece of delectable pecan pie.
Read more: With its quiet puppies, Ezell’s Fish Camp transports visitors to a bygone era.
Sea-N-Suds Restaurant
Gulf Shores’ 405 E. Beach Boulevard
Speaking of family-run eateries in Alabama, you should also include Sea-N-Sudsin Gulf Shores on your list of places you simply must see if you want to eat well. Located on the Gulf’s beautiful, sandy beaches, Sea-N-Suds has been in operation for 50 years and offers patrons a front-row seat to picturesque coastal vistas. A full mean of fresh seafood, an all-you-can-eat salad bar, burgers, and more are available while you’re taking in the view.
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