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Foodcraft Coastal

4.2
4.2
350 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    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

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Come enjoy your Sunday with a scrumptious a la carte brunch menu. Premium beverage station: Spice-up your own Bloody-Mary Station Soup and Salad - Gulf Oyster Chowder, Farmer's Market Salad, Romaine Wedge Salad Sharables - Baked Oysters, Bacon & Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeno, Fried Honey Goat Cheese, Crispy Snapper Bites, Fried Green Tomatoes Brunch Specialties - Avocado & Toast, Banana Bread French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict, Forest Omelet, NY Strip Steak & Eggs Sandwiches & Flatbreads - Blackened Ahi Tuna, Cuban, Classic Club, Pear & Brie Flatbread, Heat & Sweet Flatbread Dessert - Spiced Apple Crisp, White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread Pudding, Seasonal Creme Brulee, Ice Cream Sundae, Banana Pudding Mason Jar Complimentary Valet Parking

Popular dishes

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Great for brunch

  • Mobile

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mobile

    Great for scenic views

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  1. Sade

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to come enjoy food and drinks. Wonderful atmosphere. My favorite new place in orange beach
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten upstairs at Perch several times. Tonight was our first time trying Foodcraft. It did not disappoint! We loved the patio even more than upstairs at Perch because there is no roof. The ocean view is so relaxing! Our server Kate was outstanding!!! She gave us great recommendations for drinks, dinner and other fun places for music after dinner. She followed it up with impeccable service as well. We couldn’t have been taken care of any better. The food was wonderful! Two of our friends both had a the massive fish and chips. We all fought over the smashed potatoes that came on the side. I had the shrimp and grits and cleaned my plate! My wife had the chicken and it too was way too much food and it was perfectly cooked.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a gem in the midst of touristy restaurants! So good we went back a second time two days later. Highly recommend!
  4. BritianyP

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Steak was awful. Service was slooooow. Restaurant looked nice.
  5. kandal

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The environment is great but the food was disappointing especially for the price.
  6. Andy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    For a Mother’s Day event, While the service was wonderful, the food was average, BUT not worth the price. No pride in their product! We don’t recommend for special events. However the food is great for a regular dinner when ordering off the menu
  7. TammyP

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very good experience at Food craft. The service was great, the view is spectacular, and food and drinks were so good. We will definitely go back
  8. LarryO

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience3
    Amazing waitress who apologized a number of times due to the slow kitchen. Food was alright, but the oysters where sandy and cold. Won't make too much of one visit, but wasn't optimal on a Thursday night.
  9. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Great service. Live music was incredible. Five star!!!
  10. Jakes

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Atmosphere was great! Appetizers were really good. Entrees only average. Fish was over cooked and not the type listed on menu.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are locals and have not had a chance to try Foodcraft. We absolutely loved the food and our server, Ashley, was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was good except for the oysters. The service was slow. The server was stressed perhaps due to understaffing. Nice room with a great view.
  13. TessaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The bread was more like a scone. The chicken was dry and the sauce on the pasta was very sauer.
  14. JoeS

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Disappointing. Ribeye steaks were thin and fatty. The fish in the Fish and Chips were overbattered and over cooked. Presentation of both entrees were very nice. Also, our server had to ask special permission for us to get fries instead of baked/redskin potatoes with the fish and chips as we were told they don't usually do substitutions. We were seated in the bar area instead of the restaurant despite the main area being largely empty when we arrived. Nothing was bad, just expected better from what we thought was a higher end location.
  15. Shane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food and service was good. My steak was a bit overcooked but not enough to make a fuss over it.
  16. Tracy

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beth was an awesome server!! We had a wonderful experience and the food was excellent!!
  17. Julie

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and great food! We will definitely be back.
  18. TheresaL

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was tasty and drinks were great! We sat outside so it was nice hearing the Gulf.
  19. juliea

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Went for birthdays and the drinks were very good. Waitress was nice but menu was limited. BBQ shrimp was so salty and spicy could hardly eat. Needed extra dressing for salad by the time we got it everyone at table was finished eating. Drinks took a while to get to table. So although view was great and restaurant was cute not sure we will be back. Did not do anything special for birthdays. They did say they change menu every 6 months so maybe next season it will be better!
  20. LarryS

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Food was cold. Staff was overwhelmed. Our server did the best she could but had 8/10 tables to service. Will not be back.
  21. NadineM

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the simple modern beach vibe, with great tasty menu & excellent service!!
  22. LauraK

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    My friend is on a strict diet. We was not allowed to sub broccolini for French fries on a New York strip entree. The waitress said it was because the chef had spent 3 months coming up with the flavor profiles. I would buy that if steak frites wasn’t such a classic dish.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Overall food was ok/good. The service was so slow and our server was unfriendly and stressed. Overall made for a poor experience. I would not return.
  24. KMRS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    Food was great but it took a really long time to get our meal and our dessert.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was very good - service was slow, of course, lack of staffing. Otherwise pretty good
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Food was great. We sat outside and couldn’t have asked for better weather. Service was incredibly slow!
  27. JamisonB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food and music were great. Drinks were really good as well. Plenty of parking and and great views of the water. One of my favorite meals we had on vacation.
  28. christined

    Milwaukee

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The service was slow, but the server was great. She had way too many tables. They were all really nice. We started inside, then wanted to move outside, then got cold and want to come back in. They were very accommodating! Views were incredible and atmosphere very nice. The chicken dish was wonderful! The steaks average. Crème brûlée was yummy.
  29. AaronT

    Detroit

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in from out of town, unfamiliar with the area. Glad we found them on OpenTable!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The craft beer was excellent. The food was good. We loved the fried green tomatoes. I think a topping of crawfish etouffee would pair well. We were a little disappointed in the stuffed jalapeños. We expected the jalapeño to be wrapped in bacon, not just the shrimp. I prefer the bacon to be thick and crispier than what it was. However, the presentation was beautiful. The ambiance and view of the ocean will continue to bring us back during our stay.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    I made a reservation and brought a group to this restaurant and we waited for 2 hours to eat. We didn't order till about 30 mins after we got here, and the waiter didn't check on us once while we were waiting. We probably saw the waiter 3 times the whole night. BAD.
  32. Vshow

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Pretty views were the best thing about this place. The menu was limited and the food was no better than average. The cocktails were fine. The service was polite but indifferent. Would not recommend.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They made our first anniversary super special and the food and drinks from the bar were top notch.
  34. RockyE

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, food was fantastic. If you have an opportunity to go, don't miss it.
  35. SharonW

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Our waitress Beth was amazing! So kind and courteous.
  36. RobB

    Mobile

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Very cool atmosphere at Foodcraft. We visited on March 24th 2023. We ordered the red snapper entree, red snapper bites, wedge salad and the farmers salad. Our food was excellent. My wife and I love to have a good drink on the water and was highly disappointed in the martinis. A dirty martini and spiritual lift martini cost 25 bucks. If the drink had the alcohol content to make it worth 25 bucks I would have ordered 2 but it was weak. Hopefully they get that part figured out. You will not be disappointed in the food though. Go to Bywater pier for your drink then finish with dinner at Foodcraft!
  37. AnnieK

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The feel of Foodkradt was so quaint and seaside. The service from our waiter Isaac was outstanding as was our food! We brought our children and they were so good to them! Wonderful family experience on our vacation!
  38. JohnM

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and drink. Casual. Excellent service. Highly recommended.
  39. NadranneJ

    Mobile

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was not seasoned and cold. Our first steak was sent back because it was over cooked. The 2nd steak came back almost raw. Our server was nice and really tried her best. It wasnt her fault the food was horrible. The Apple dessert was really good though.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    My Ribeye was full of gristle and cooked the rare side of medium when I ordered it medium well. The smashed potatoes were round potatoes cut in half. The potatoes were also burned. The dish was supposed to come with broccoli, but came with green beans instead. The waitress did not tell us that they were out of broccoli until we questioned it. The wind constantly whipped through the restaurant when the doors to the patio, which faced the ocean, opened for diners or staff. The wind was strong enough to blow paper items off the table and was cold. It took the bar 20 minutes to fulfill our original drink order. I would not recommend this restaurant, nor return. It was one of the worst meals that I have had in quite a while.

FAQs

Foodcraft Coastal is rated 4.2 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Foodcraft Coastal

21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Located at The Lodge at Gulf State Park on East Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores.

  • Neighborhood

    Gulf Shores

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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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