Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Orange Beach

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Pensacola

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Fairhope

Gulf Shores

Mobile

Navarre

Orange Beach

Pensacola

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1. Perch

4.6

Exceptional(1087)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Gulf Shores

Booked 26 times today

The Perch bar and terrace features small plates and appetizers perfect for sharing while enjoying a handcrafted cocktail and a beautiful Gulf Coast sunset!

A photo of Local and Company Food+Drink restaurant

2. Local and Company Food+Drink

4.9

Exceptional(1403)

$$$$

• American • Orange Beach

Booked 31 times today

Voted Best New Business in Baldwin County, Local and Company Food+Drink is a charming, industrial chic, upscale American cuisine restaurant that has become a social gathering place for residents of Foley, and the surrounding cities. Local and Company's menu is composed by Executive Chef Gio Cocilova, whose uses his diverse culinary background blended with southern favorites to delight and surprise!The restaurant is located in the Old Armory building on the corner of Hwy 59, and Section Street. The Old Armory has been brought back to life with her architectural elements in place and her history forever and fondly remembered by the community. A beautiful private dining room called The Tasting Room is available by reservation for group celebrations and business meetings. Local and Company is locally owned and operated and was designed with the local community at the forefront. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner on Saturday!

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3. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

Exceptional(8036)

$$$$

• Seafood • Pensacola

Booked 144 times today

The Grand Marlin Restaurant features an inside main dining area with a shuck to order oyster bar, an exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private event rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Our Chefs have a passion for great-tasting food and particularly love working their culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops on our North Drop patio, or a night out in the Main Dining room. The Grand Marlin has an atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.

4. Restaurant IRON

4.9

Exceptional(3115)

$$$$

• Southern • Pensacola

Booked 46 times today

Executive Chef, Alex McPhail has returned to his hometown after 6 years studying under some of the finest chefs in the industry in New Orleans. Taking culinary tips he picked up at Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August & the Roosevelt Hotel, Alex has created a dining environment unlike any other nearby. Restaurant IRON serves Southern contemporary cuisine fueled by local vegetables and herbs from the creative minds of true Southerners. We aim to bring together fresh local and regional specialties with the finest flavors and ingredients to deliver a dining experience you won't soon forget.

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5. Jackson's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(4102)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 57 times today

Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.

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6. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(2248)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 36 times today

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. Come and try our new Late Night Menu in our 2nd Floor Music Lounge starting at 9:30PM to Last Call. Live music 4PM to 12AM. Lounge is open seating and strictly 21 and older. First come is first served. Always a great place to go after dinner and enjoy a dessert and a cappuccino.Dress Code: Please, no beachwearThe District Seville Steak & Seafood is committed to providing our guests with a unique culinary experience in our dining room and live entertainment in our speakeasy upstairs lounge. More than just a steakhouse unique to the Downtown Pensacola Historic District, we strive to turn moments into memories for our guests. We also have a kids menu and love having vacationing families come to dinner and a great place to eat before a show.We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef ®, House Dry-Aged Beef, and the finest Seafood available on the Gulf Coast. We are located in the Heart of Pensacola's Premier Dining and Entertainment District.

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7. Melting Pot - Pensacola

4.7

Exceptional(838)

$$$$

• Fondue • Pensacola

Booked 19 times today

Melting Pot isn't just a meal - it's an experience! Perfect for date nights, birthdays, and celebrations, Melting Pot blends fine dining with interactive fun that makes every occasion memorable. Our restaurant offers a warm, inviting escape where guests cook, dip, and share fondue together at the table. Savor our signature four-course fondue journey with award-winning cheese fondue, crisp salads, premium entrées (filet mignon, cold-water lobster tail, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin, chicken, vegan and vegetarian options), and unforgettable chocolate fondue. Private seating options, curated celebration experiences, and a full bar with craft cocktails and an extensive wine list help create an evening designed for connection and celebration.

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8. George Bistro + Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1358)

$$$$

• American • Pensacola

Booked 112 times today

At George Bistro + Bar, we believe that food is the language of the soul and is at the heart of everything we do. It's communicated through a masterfully crafted menu by Chef George Lazi, exceptional hospitality, and a relatable modern space that exudes Southern charm. We are driven by our passion to create exceptionally humble, ingredient-driven food, coffees and cocktails. Whether it's for a sweet and savory brunch, a light lunch during the workday, or a romantic candlelit dinner - you are always welcome. At George Bistro, you are family.

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9. Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(626)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Fairhope

Booked 9 times today

Southern Roots combines a picturesque ambiance, exceptional service and Chef-driven menus focused on high-quality, locally sourced and estate grown farm-to-table fare to create a chic yet casual experience, infused with flavor and fun and inviting a return. **Holiday menus and hours may vary** Please contact the hotel 251-928-9201 to find out about special holiday menus (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's, etc.)1847 Bar in Southern RootsEvery great hotel has a great bar to steal away to, and 1847 is ours. 1847 is home to the beverage arts, with Grand Garden-to-glass crafted cocktails, local libations and signature wines by the glass all getting in on the act. The setting of choice for savoring house-made elixirs, quiet conversation, or the easy company of new friends.Complimentary Valet Parking on Non HolidaysUpscale Casual Dining – Resort Attire

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10. The Union Public House

4.8

Exceptional(1839)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Pensacola

Booked 35 times today

UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.

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