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
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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.
🎇 We had a blast at our 🎆 Fourth of July Weekend Celebration @ The Gulf – Orange Beach 🇺🇸 —thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! 🇺🇸🌊
Let’s keep the Gulf vibes rolling:
🚤 This Thursday morning, join us from 10 AM for @The Blue Marlin Grand Championship Send-Off, with SHOT GUN START at 11 AM!
Catch the boats cruising through Perdido Pass from the best seat on the island. We’re opening early just for you—grab a bite, sip something refreshing, and kickstart your day, Gulf-style.
🍊 This Sunday, come vibe with the whole family for Aperol Spritz Sundays at The Gulf—your sweet summer send-off and the icing on the cake.
Happening every Sunday, all summer long, from 5 PM to 10 PM.
End your week with chill vibes, handcrafted cocktails, and a sunset view that’s hard to beat.
#TheGulfOrangeBeach #BlueMarlinGrandChampionship #AperolSpritzSundays #BoatWatchingVibes #SummerOnTheGulf #thegulforangebeachAlabama
Catch this wave, or better yet, watch the waves: Mahi tacos topped with pineapple slaw and laid-back vibes.
What better way to pair your day than with Mojitos, sunsets, and the sound of the waves—Gulf Coast dining at its finest.
Relax, refresh, repeat.
#TheGulfOrangeBeach #SeafoodWithAView #BestViewOnTheCoast
🎆 Celebrate the red, white, and beach—The Gulf Orange Beach way! 🇺🇸🌊🍹
Where sunshine, seafood, and fireworks are all on the menu this Fourth of July weekend!
📍 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd | Open Daily 11 AM – 10 PM
✨ All weekend long, stop by and enjoy:
🍹 Our refreshing Surf’s Up cocktail—on the rocks with Malibu Rum, or tall as a mocktail!
🍽️ Bold, refreshing Chef Specials made just for the holiday
📖 Craving classics? Our full Gulf Coast-inspired menu is ready to hit the spot
🎯 Outdoor games + room for the whole crew—bring the kids, friends, and fam to sip, laugh, and play
🎇 Today, July 4th:
Catch fireworks at 9 PM—with a panoramic view from your table!
Enjoy the magic as Perdido Beach Resort lights up the Gulf waters.
🍤 Saturday:
The good vibes roll on with all-day eats + outdoor games and plenty of family fun!
🍊 Sunday:
Wrap up the weekend with Aperol Spritz Sunday—live DJ from 5–10 PM, sunset sips, and chill vibes included.
✨ Vibe with The Gulf—it’s the weekend you didn’t know you needed.
Let the kids roam, soak in the sunshine, and toast to freedom with the best view on the island.
Happy Independence Day, America! 🇺🇸
#TheGulfOrangeBeach #FourthOfJulyWeekend #FireworksOnTheGulf #GulfVibes #familyfun
✨ Just in time for the fireworks, our July Chef Specials are bringing the sparkle to your summer! 🎇🍽️
🎉 Celebrate with refreshing, bold Gulf flavors that are as vibrant as your weekend plans:
👌 Crab Cake & Watermelon Salad
Two golden house-made crab cakes served alongside a bright, refreshing salad of watermelon, arugula, cucumber, and feta, all tossed in a strawberry vinaigrette. A summer twist that’s light, crisp, and unforgettable.
👌 Southwest Steak Skewers
Tex-Mex–marinated beef tenderloin skewered with red onion and sweet peppers, served over sofrito rice and elote-style corn mix, then topped with chipotle crema and queso Cotija. It’s the sizzle your holiday weekend needs!
Come hungry, leave happy—just add a cocktail and a Gulf sunset. 🌊🍹
#TheGulfOrangeBeach #JulyChefSpecials #SummerEats #GulfFlavors
🌊 “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
