What should I order at Coastal Orange Beach?
Coastal Orange Beach
Oysters
Most frequently praised across the reviews for being very fresh, delicious, and a standout item whether ordered raw or baked.
Crab Cakes
Repeatedly recommended as perfectly seasoned, packed with fresh crab, and cooked to golden perfection; several reviews call them a highlight.
Asian Tuna Salad
Mentioned multiple times as fresh, vibrant, and well-balanced, with high-quality ingredients and satisfying flavor.
Grouper
Recommended in several forms, including grouper bites, grilled grouper, and blackened grouper sandwich, with reviewers praising its freshness, crispiness, and great flavor.
Red Snapper
Highlighted as being cooked to perfection with fresh, buttery, well-seasoned flavor and impressive presentation.
Key Lime Colada
Called out as an exceptional cocktail that was 'out of this world' and a must-try.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
About Coastal Orange Beach
Coastal Orange Beach is a restaurant, bar, and brunch restaurant in Orange Beach, Alabama. It serves seafood, comfort food, and brunch, with outdoor seating, a bar onsite, and live music. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh seafood, beach views, fast service, and attentive staff. Commonly mentioned favorites include pimento cheese, crab cakes, oysters, tuna poke nachos, and crab claws.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Coastal Orange Beach known for?
It is best known for seafood dishes like crab cakes, oysters, grouper, and red snapper, plus beach views and live music. Reviewers repeatedly mention the pimento cheese, crab cakes, and fresh seafood as standout items, along with quick service and a view of the ocean.
What dishes are most recommended at Coastal Orange Beach?
Reviewers most often recommend the crab cakes, pimento cheese appetizer, oysters, blackened grouper sandwich, and Asian tuna salad. Other frequently praised dishes include tuna poke nachos, crab claws, red snapper, and crab cake Benedict at brunch.
What is the atmosphere like at Coastal Orange Beach?
The atmosphere is described as casual but also romantic, trendy, and upscale, with indoor seating and outdoor deck seating by the sand. It is a good fit for groups, families, tourists, and solo diners, especially people who want beach views and live music.
Is Coastal Orange Beach good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $20 to $60, and reviewers say the portions are generous and the food is worth the wait. People often mention leaving full after dishes like crab cakes, snapper, and grouper, which helps justify the higher-end beachside pricing.
How long is the wait at Coastal Orange Beach during busy times?
Summer dinner hours can mean at least an hour wait, according to reviews, although some guests were seated quickly despite the crowd. The food is still described as coming out surprisingly fast once seated, so the wait is the main bottleneck.
Is parking available at Coastal Orange Beach?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Coastal Orange Beach have vegetarian options?
Yes, Coastal Orange Beach offers vegan options.
Is Coastal Orange Beach kid-friendly?
Yes, Coastal Orange Beach is good for kids.
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