Fairhope has one of the best independent dining scenes on the Gulf Coast. Many are walkable downtown and most are locally owned and operated. This is a directory of restaurants, cafes, bars and bakeries in and around Fairhope, Alabama.
Fine Dining
Pearl — Contemporary Southern and seafood with a raw oyster bar. 334 Fairhope Ave
The Hope Farm — Farm-to-table brasserie and wine bar. James Beard semifinalist, Wine Spectator award. Also home to The Barn cafe and The Cellar wine experience. 915 Nichols Ave
The Wash House — Southern coastal fine dining with steaks and seafood. 17111 Scenic Hwy 98
Gambino's Italian Grill — Traditional Italian with steaks, seafood and a piano lounge. Family-owned since 1975. 18 Laurel Ave
Tamara's Downtown — Creole-inspired Southern cuisine with a New Orleans feel. Courtyard dining. 104 N Section St
Plane & Level Coastal — Italian-inspired coastal dining and tapas. DiRoNA recognized. 61 N Section St
R Bistro — French-Creole and Southern coastal cuisine. 19270 Scenic Hwy 98
Casual Dining
Thyme on Section — Seasonal New American with locally sourced ingredients. 33 N Section St
Little Bird — Coastal Southern kitchen and bar. Chef Bill Briand. 404 Oak Ave
Locals — Farm-to-table burgers and Italian-influenced dishes. Tuscan-style courtyard. 312 Fairhope Ave
Panini Pete's — Paninis, beignets, burgers and breakfast. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. 42 S Section St
Ox Kitchen — New South casual with burgers, smoked meats and salads. 365 S Greeno Rd
Fairhope Social Club — Bar and light eats. 14 N Church St
Ben's Barbecue — Barbecue. 552 N Section St
Dragonfly Foodbar — Tacos, rice bowls and cocktails with Asian and Mexican flavors. 18874 S Section St
American Legion Post 199 — Veteran-run restaurant and tiki bar on Mobile Bay. Open to the public. 700 S Mobile St
HoneyBaked Ham — Sandwiches, sides and catering. Ham, turkey and comfort classics. 426 Fairhope Ave
Seafood
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina — Scratch-made seafood and Southern cooking on the water. Sunset views over Mobile Bay. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. 831 N Section St
The Blind Tiger — Fresh seafood, po'boys and barbecue on the pier. Daily chalkboard menu, no freezer. Opened 2024. 1 Fairhope Ave
Kingfisher Seafood — Louisiana-inspired seafood and Cajun dishes. 805 S Mobile St
Big Daddy's Grill — Gulf seafood on Fish River. A local staple since 2007. 16542 Ferry Rd
Southern Bayou Grill — Cajun, Creole, crawfish and Gulf oysters. Opened 2025. 11950 Co Rd 32
Bars & Breweries
McSharry's Irish Pub — Fish and chips, shepherd's pie and Irish pub classics. 101 N Bancroft St
Fairhope Brewing Company — Local craft brewery and taproom. 914 Nichols Ave
The Monkey Bar — Tropical-inspired bar with live music and outdoor seating. 22 S Bancroft St
Tongue & Groove Drinkery — Speakeasy-style cocktail bar. 77 S Section St
Red or White — Wine bar with charcuterie. 323 De La Mare Ave
The Book Cellar at Page & Palette — Literary-themed bar with wine, beer, cocktails and live music inside Fairhope's beloved bookstore. 32 S Section St
BILL-E's — Burgers, small-batch bacon, BBQ and live music. 19992 Hwy 181
2 Shots In — Veteran-owned neighborhood bar. 333 S Greeno Rd
Mexican
Agave Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar — Upscale contemporary Mexican and tequila bar. Locally owned since 2010. 104 Ecor Rouge Pl
El Mexicano — Traditional Tex-Mex with margaritas and mariachi. Since 2001. 195 Baldwin Square
Los Tacos — Authentic Mexican, casual and affordable. 19070 S Greeno Rd
Cactus Cantina — Tex-Mex and sports bar. 108 N Section St
Asian
Master Joe's Sushi — Japanese and sushi. Voted Best Sushi on the Eastern Shore. 21 N Section St
Wok by d'Bay — Asian fusion with Thai, Japanese and Chinese influences. 420 Fairhope Ave
Sage Lebanese Cuisine & Cafe — Shawarma, hummus, kebabs and Mediterranean dishes. 319 Fairhope Ave
Boom's Thai Kitchen — Authentic Thai. Pad Thai, red curry, Tom Ka. 100 Plantation Pointe Rd
Vietnamese Cuisine — Pho, banh mi and vermicelli bowls. 199 Baldwin Square
Breakfast & Brunch
Julwin's Restaurant — Southern breakfast and lunch, country cooking, all-day breakfast. A Fairhope institution. 411 Fairhope Ave
Clovis Cafe — Southern home cooking for breakfast and lunch. Opened 2024. 19548 Boothe Rd
Warehouse Bakery & Donuts — Scratch bakery with donuts, breakfast and lunch. 759 Nichols Ave
Rae's Kitchen — Sandwiches, comfort food and grab-and-go meals. Daytime only. 76 S Section St
Another Broken Egg Cafe — Brunch-focused cafe with creative breakfast dishes and cocktails. 300 Fairhope Ave
Coffee, Bakeries & Sweets
Refuge Coffee Roasters — Specialty coffee shop and roastery. Two locations. 4 S Bancroft St
Kind Cafe — Mission-driven coffee and bagel cafe. 108 N Section St
Provision — Specialty coffee, wine, market, breakfast and lunch. 100 N Section St
Fairhope Chocolate & Bakery — Chocolatier, bakery, gelato and espresso bar. 403 Fairhope Ave
The Coffee Loft — Coffee, teas, smoothies and pastries. A Fairhope staple since 2000. 503 N Section St
Mr. Gene's Beans — Ice cream, frozen yogurt and coffee. Two locations. A 30-year institution. 123 N Section St
Latte Da at Page & Palette — Coffee shop inside Fairhope's iconic independent bookstore. 32 S Section St
Pizza
Section Street Pizza — Brick oven pizza fired at 700 degrees. Father-daughter owned. 108 N Section St
Nini Squares — Fresh small-batch dough pizza. Opened 2023. 451 Magnolia Ave
The Ravenite Pizzeria — Hand-tossed pizza, Italian food, full bar. Live trivia and music. 102 N Section St
Guy Fieri thinks Sunset Pointe is one of the best restaurants in Fairhope, AL. We agree. Thanks to Panini Pete for providing an outstanding waterfront seafood experience and supporting our troops. 🇺🇸
Hope Farm is representative of a dining experience combining great food in a unique setting. They also operate vacation rentals in Fairhope, Alabama.
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