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Foodcraft Coastal, Gulf Shores, AL

Foodcraft Coastal

4.6
4.6
634 Reviews
$30 and under
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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Foodcraft Restaurant at The Lodge at Gulf State Park is home to hand cut steaks, local oysters, coastal favorites and stunning views. Relax with a regional craft beer, a nice glass of wine or one of the best handmade cocktails in Gulf Shores as you overlook the sugar white sand beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Top it off with a perfect sunset and you simply can’t beat the dining experience at Foodcraft.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Gulf Shores
  • Cross Street
    Located at The Lodge at Gulf State Park on East Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch with Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Come enjoy your Saturday and Sunday with a scrumptious a la carte brunch menu. Premium beverage station: Spice-up your own Bloody-Mary Station Soup and Salad - Roasted Crab Tomato Soup, Summer Peach Salad, Watermelon Salad and Baby Wedge Sharables - Raw Bar & Broiled Oysters, Bacon & Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeno, Butter Bean Hummus, Gulf Seafood Flatbread, Country Deviled Eggs Brunch Specialties - Avocado & Toast, Banana Bread French Toast, Loaded Hash, Big Beach Breakfast, 3 styles of egg benedict, Ham & Gruyere Omelet, Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese, Gulf Snapper Reuben, Grilled Cheese Croque Madame and Gulf Crab Cakes Dessert - Strawberries and Cream Ice Box, Signature Key Lime Pie, Peach Crisp, Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream Pie, Milk & Cookies Complimentary Valet Parking
    Weekend Brunch with Live Music photo

What 634 people are saying

Foodcraft Coastal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Great for brunch

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mobile

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Foodcraft Coastal offers a stunning location and "amazing views" of the Gulf, paired with "excellent service" and a menu that showcases delicious seafood options. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and "delicious" food, with highlights like the "grilled oysters" and "snapper." The ambiance is perfect for a beachside dining experience.
634 Reviews
  1. Christian VIP

    London5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hotel restaurant. Very meh. Service bizarre. Two, maybe three wait people for entire place and a dozen bussers , food runners, cocktail servers. The service model is mind boggling. See how many people can touch your food? Red snapper overcooked. Risotto no flavor. Oysters with horseradish and gruyere yuck. Oysters supposed to come with warm French bread. It came with ONE slice (heel) of French bread in the middle of six oysters. I asked runner if more bread coming, “no”. It is not fancy, but I did not think getting fresh silverware when obviously needed after cheesy oysters would be ignored. We ordered peach crumble for desert. We took a bite and realized it needed ice cream. We debated asking for it as it was taking forever to deliver forgotten things. The man, who delivered our drinks one time, said he would get it and returned promptly. Crumble likely frozen ten minutes before. Speaking of drinks, the best thing about the meal was the drink I had. The Spiritual Healer. Delicious vodka cucumber St Germain cocktail. But the way, in case you are wondering about ambiance, it is same location guests eat their breakfast buffet. Will not go back.
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Christian. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Foodcraft didn't meet your expectations. We apologize for the service issues you encountered, as well as the issues with your food. We're glad you enjoyed our Spiritual Healer. We're always striving to improve, and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Laura

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a beautiful restaurant in an idyllic location. Ate there last night and had the best time. Our service was excellent! It was a little cold inside but we adapted. The grilled oysters with black garlic and herbs were delicious. I had the crab cakes with fried green tomatoes, slightly spicy and yum. My husband had the mahi, it needed a little salt but good as well. Gulf State Park is a gorgeous place!
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Foodcraft. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed our unique location and menu. We're glad you found our service excellent and the grilled oysters with black garlic and herbs delicious. We're sorry to hear that the inside temperature was a bit chilly, but we're glad it didn't detract from your overall positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Ashley

    Mobile5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They just changed to a new menu and it was good! The snapper was so good and the butter bean hummus… amazing!
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Ashley, Thanks for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our new menu and found the snapper to be a hit. It's great to know that our hummus hit the spot too! We strive to provide excellent food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting is amazing- beautiful view, furnishings are nice. Food was amazing! So fresh, and delicious! Service was so helpful and friendly! Thaw whole experience was wonderful!!
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded 5 days ago
    Hey, thanks for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the setting and found our food to be amazing. It's always great to know that our fresh and delicious meals added to your experience. We're also glad to hear that our service added to your experience. We always aim to provide a wonderful and memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon at Foodcraft. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Joel

    Mobile2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting is the best on the beach, the food is exquisite and the service attentive. We love Foodcraft.
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded on 13 March 2025
    Hello Joel, Thank you for such a wonderfully review, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed both food and service. We stive to provide the best service and hospitality. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you, Kevin

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  6. Heather VIP

    Fayetteville42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott was great. Thanks for the birthday celebration
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Heather! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at Foodcraft. It's always a pleasure to be part of the team and we're glad we could contribute to making your special day special. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Sundance

    Coastal Georgia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in private dining room and it was ideal for our 12 party group. Everyone commented on how they enjoyed a variety of dishes. Drinks and desserts also delicious,
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Sundance! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great time at Foodcraft. It's fantastic to know that everyone enjoyed the variety of dishes and drinks. We always strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience, and we're glad you felt it was perfect for your group. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, Kevin

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  8. Creston

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was very nice. After reading the reviews we were excited for a nice meal. Unfortunately, most of the components of our meals were way off. The greens that accompanied the crab cakes were crazy salty! I love salt…but even for me I had to spit out. The crab cakes were very thin; without much substance. The tri tip was like a rubber tire! Literally we took turns trying to cut it; and it was nearly impossible! I mentioned to sever; and she said it’s a common complaint…why in the world it’s even on menu is beyond me! I wanted to ask her why she didn’t tell us ahead of time so that we didn’t waste all of that money!!! Nice location, and the server still got a good tip…but super disappointed with experience here.

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  9. Eileen VIP

    Los Angeles31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Potatoes that came with fish and chips were outstanding. Like smashed and great flavor. Fried green tomatoes are a must
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded on 7 March 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Eileen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our smashed and flavorful potatoes with fish and chips. It's great to know that you also loved the fried green tomatoes. We always strive to provide top-notch food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Jim VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Average food, decent service, nothing to write home about. Reminded me of a Disney Resort restaurant.
    Foodcraft CoastalResponded on 2 March 2025
    Hello Jim, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Foodcraft didn't quite hit the mark. We always aim to provide our guests with exceptional food and service, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't quite meet your expectations this time. We appreciate your comments and will use them to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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Foodcraft Coastal is rated 4.6 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Foodcraft Coastal

21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at The Lodge at Gulf State Park on East Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores.
  • Area
    Gulf Shores
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–14:00 Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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