3 popular shrimp restaurants in Gulf Shores

Eating shrimp while you're staying at a Gulf Shores vacation rental, perhaps on the balcony overlooking the gulf, is top of the list for many guests. And nearly every restaurant in the city serves up the freshest catch day in and day out, so no matter where you go, you're guaranteed to enjoy an incredible meal.

3 popular shrimp restaurants in Gulf Shores

If you've never had a platter of fresh-caught shrimp cooked to perfection and served with a bowl of buttered garlic, you have been missing a fabulous taste sensation! In Gulf Shores, Alabama you can easily fix this situation by heading to any of the seafood restaurants that specialize in shrimp of all kinds, from grilled and fried to broiled and boiled. Simply knowing that your meal was caught just a few miles from your beach house or condo is enough to keep you coming back for more.

With so many restaurants to choose from, you might want to hone in on what visitors from around the country consider to be great places for the much-loved crustacean. Here are just three of the many fine choices in Gulf Shores:

City Grill

Top 3 shrimp restaurants in Gulf ShoresSouthern Living magazine ranked City Grill as one of the best shrimp restaurants in Gulf Shores because of its unique take on the delicious prawn. You can order a decadent dish like the shrimp with smoked gouda cheese and prosciutto grits, which is served with a zesty creole sauce, or jambalaya pasta, which comes with shrimp, andouille sausage and al dente penne pasta. If your mouth isn't watering with the thought, then you might want to get your taste buds checked!

LuLu's at Homeport

People line up for a taste of Lucy Buffett's homemade gumbo and some of the freshest shrimp in Gulf Shores. If you're in a hurry to get back to the beach or a shopping excursion, you may want  to get there just before the dinner rush so you can feast without having to wait for a seat in this very popular restaurant. If you're in the mood to take your time, you can relax after your filling meal and listen to live music as you throw back LuLu's Crazy Sista Honey Ale beer and your kids play in the sandy area or on the Mountain of Youth climbing apparatus.

Bahama Bob's

The po-boy sandwiches here are nothing short of divine. Much of the food at Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe is inspired by the Caribbean, so you can expect to fill your tummies with spicy delights like the Bimini-style steamed shrimp dish and coconut fried shrimp while admiring the wonderful scenery. Don't let the small outer appearance fool you - this place is big on taste, from simple lunches to hungry-man dinners with all the fixin's. 

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