Outdoor Waterfront Dining, Fresh Cocktails & Delicious Seafood.
Orange Beach, AL & Fort Walton Beach, FL.
A uniquely designed restaurant destination, serving locally inspired food and beverages in a beautiful outdoor
waterfront setting. The Gulf is about relaxing with friends and family, exploring the unique pieces in the shop,
and listening to the curated vinyl collection.
We’re located in the most prime spots of the Gulf
Okaloosa Island
Orange Beach
Want to know more?
There’s so much more to The Gulf – With our curated record collection, dedication to sustainable local foods & eco friendly design, it’s hard to fit it all on one page.
Special Events?
The Gulf is equipped to host the most beautiful outdoor waterfront events in the Southeast. With our full bar, catering staff, event planners and private spaces– The Gulf is sure to make your special occasion magical.
☀️ Still chasing summer? From Gulf Shores to Fort Morgan, Orange Beach to the Perdido Key beaches—your search for amazing food and cocktails ends right here. 🌊
At The Gulf Restaurant and Bar in Orange Beach, we’re serving up the tastes of vacation:
🦀 Snow crab legs stacked just right
🌮 Blackened shrimp tacos that hit every flavor note
🍹 Mojitos or a moctail that says, summer is still here
Come for the food, stay for the view—and make this your happy place on the Gulf Coast. 💙
🍊 It’s Aperol Spritz Sundays tomorrow at The Gulf—sunset, spritz, and all the good vibes! 🌅✨
🎶 Live DJ by @MauricioCezar starts at 5—bring the whole family for a Sunday Reset by the water. 💙
🎬 Who needs movies when you’ve got this view?
At The Gulf, your front row seat comes with a panoramic backdrop of Perdido Pass, the sparkling Gulf waters, and maybe even a surprise firework show lighting up the night. 🌊🎇
Tucked into a little tropical oasis, we’re your go-to escape for fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and family-friendly space to unwind.
No screen required—just real-life magic on the Alabama Coast. ✨
📍 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd | Open Daily at 11 AM
#TheGulfOrangeBeach #PerdidoPassViews #WaterfrontDining #FamilyFunOnTheGulf #GulfCoastEscape #BeachsideBliss #VacationEats #DinnerWithAView
🌸✨ We were honored to host @littlepinkpics “Little Pink Houses of Hope” for dinner last evening during their week-long Orange Beach retreat. Their mission of empowering breast cancer patients and families to live each day with direction, purpose, and hope is truly inspiring.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey and for filling The Gulf with so much love year after year. 💕 We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
#LittlePinkHousesOfHope #BreastCancerAwareness #TheGulf #OrangeBeachAL #hope #RelaxAndRecharge
🌊 “Enjoy the little things in life… because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault ✨
At The Gulf Okaloosa Island, it’s the simple things that hit just right:
🍽️ Enjoying good food,
🍹 Sippin’ cocktails,
👣 Dippin’ toes in the sand,
🌅 Soakin’ up that golden sunset glow.
It’s shellfish to keep this kind of joy to yourself—so bring your crew, and let’s toast to the small stuff that makes a big splash. 🔱😉
#thegulfokaloosaislandrestaurant
🌕 Full Moon Party is Back! ✨
Let the moonlight lead the way—our Full Moon Party returns on Saturday, June 14 from 7–10 PM at The Gulf Okaloosa Island!
🎶 Vibe out with live music from @12elevenband
🍹 Sip bold, handcrafted cocktails from our main bar
🍽️ Enjoy The Gulf full dinner menu available all evening 🥥 Set your vibe its tropical treats and vibe from The Coconut Girls of @wilddestin
No fireworks needed when the moon puts on a show of her own. Come for the glow, stay for the good times! 🌊
#FullMoonParty #thegulfokaloosaisland #12ElevenLive #WildDestin #CoconutGirls #IslandNights #CoastalVibes
Don’t miss this Sunday—Aperol Spritz Sundays with vibes unmatched! 🍊🎶
Live DJ | 6 PM – 10 PM — @skiz.music is on deck, spinning your weekend into high gear while you sip handcrafted cocktails or mocktails and savour our delicious menu and chef specials by the bay. 🍹✨
Whether you’re cruising in from Crab Island or rolling over the bridge, this is your Sunday reset.
Chill with the @wilddestin The Coconut Girls, dance on the docks, or snack on fresh fruit—your perfect end to the weekend is here at The Gulf Restaurant Okaloosa Island. 🌴🏝️#AperolSpritzSundays #thegulfokaloosaisland #OkaloosaIsland #CrabIsland #SaltLife #30A
#BeachVibes #SundayFunday #WaterfrontDining #LiveDJ
#DockAndDine #EmeraldCoast #BeachCocktails #FloridaVibes #SummerByTheBay
#TheCoconutGirls #SunsetSessions #CoastalLiving #ChillByTheBay
✨ The Essence of The Gulf ✨
You, your favourite people, and a place that feels like your own hidden paradise. 🌴
Whether it’s fresh coastal bites, handcrafted cocktails (or mocktails!), good vibes with us and The Coconut Girls from @wilddestin, or just soaking in the stunning views—The Gulf on Okaloosa Island is where unforgettable moments come naturally.
🌊 Amazing food. 🍹 Refreshing drinks. 💛 The people you love.
Welcome to the good life—island style.
#TheGulfOKI #IslandVibesOnly #HiddenGem #GulfEats #ScenicSips #FamilyFunByTheWater #CoastalCool
