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Half Baked Chicken - Perch, Gulf Shores, AL

Perch

4.6
4.6
378 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
Perch restaurant is not the typical steakhouse or coastal seafood restaurant. It’s the perfect venue where everyone can relate, and enjoy good food, unique wines, and craft cocktails while enjoying the best view of the Gulf of Mexico.
Perch restaurant showcases premium steaks, fresh seafood, and other popular entrees. Each dish is made with locally sourced and fresh ingredients and prepared with southern seasonings and trendy cooking techniques

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (251) 540-6100

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef James Balster

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining room can hold up to 20 people, ideal for receptions, birthdays, business meetings, ect. Limited menu is offered to parties 15-20.

  • Neighborhood

    Gulf Shores

  • Cross street

    State Park Road and East Beach Blvd.

  • Parking details

    Guests dinning in the restaurants at The Lodge at Gulf State Park may park in the Self-Parking Lot or utilize our Valet Services. Both are complimentary, if you choose Valet please see the Host for ticket validation.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 378 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mobile

    Romantic

  • Mobile

    Great for scenic views

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

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  1. rogert

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great view of the Gulf from the veranda. Food was excellent and they mix a nice cocktail. Highly recommend dining at this restaurant.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful romantic dinner overlooking Gulf Island of Mexico. Excellent, high quality food and service. Probably a little too gourmet for kids, but great for date night!
  3. lhc2266

    New Orleans

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service! It was a little difficult to find once you arrive at property. You have to walk through terrace area to get to restaurant. Also, we dined upstairs. Ask when you arrive whether you are dining upstairs, because there was some confusion at first. Great experience overall!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance was beautiful…sat out on the patio and watched the sun go down. Oksana was the perfect waiter…very helpful but let us order at our own pace. Food was delicious. Must get the scallops for a starter…excellent. My husband and I really enjoyed the whole fish and mahimahi. Key lime pie for dessert…yum! Oh, and i almost forgot…best Maitai cocktail I’ve had this side of Hawaii!😋 Valet service should also be commended for their efficient service!
  5. Delibaby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside. It was a beautiful view overlooking the Gulf. Our waitress Oxsana was wonderful, just prompt and attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious, we had garlic shrimp, scallops, fried snapper and Mahi.
  6. MarionT

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Whole Fried Fish had way too much breading. Service good. View from deck great.
  7. BrookeW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perch was fantastic. The view was very pretty. My partner and I both got the manhattan strip that came with the potatoes. Best we’ve ever had. We got the fruit tart for dessert and it was also delicious. We cleaned our plates! Service was also wonderful, Will was great and next year we would like to see him again if possible.
  8. MikeS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience2
    Ambience was biggest issue setting is wonderful, building is well done. Choice of music and volume was horrendous for a fine restaurant and then to be told to take a poll of other guests if you want it changed I would enjoy going back because it is a somewhat unique setting along the gulf but only after I know they have learned how to operate a nice restaurant
  9. JRPEM

    New Orleans

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food. We got the filet minon. It was prepared perfectly. Beautiful place with nice view of the beach and water.
  10. SueS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food delicious, good luck finding it No signage 😔
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    My salad was a little soggy but, but the Caesar dressing had good flavor other than that. Seared scallops were excellent. Out of the Talley Chardonnay, but had an acceptable substitute. Server acted a little uninterested in our table. Beautiful setting and perfect weather.
  12. GBWelch

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From valet parking in a storm to a delicious meal to enjoying after dinner drinks of Irish coffee and Espresso martini on the deck around the fire pit, it was a wonderful dining experience. We knew the prices were considered fine dining, so that wasn’t a surprise. Starting with vidalia onion soup, shrimp cocktail, onion rings and wedge salad, we then enjoyed entrees of swordfish, chicken, mushroom pappardelle, seared scallops and filet mignon. It was all delicious and presented beautifully. Will served us well! Although the view post storm wasn’t as pretty as we’d hoped, the ambience was still conducive to good conversation. We highly recommend Perch.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food! Atmosphere was unique and relaxing.
  14. LauraJ

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous waterfront dining with and exceptional menu. My husband had the octopus and I had the daily local fish (wahoo). Both were superb. The staff was wonderfully attentive and very helpful. This is definitely a restaurant that we will frequent when returning to the area!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food tasted great. Overpriced for portions served but overall lovely day
  16. ElizabethR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good overall. I was a little disappointed in the desert. Service and ambiance was wonderful!!
  17. April

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! The staff were very friendly. We had a table outside and had an amazing view! Will definitely go back!
  18. Dinner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The menu was not a great selection of options and they were not flexible on dishes. Our server didn’t seem thrilled to be working that night.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for anniversary. It’s become a tradition! The menu is always impeccable. The food is cooked to perfection. They made a fish-lover out of me! I sincerely recommend the ponzu-glazed gulf fish! You can make a reservation on OpenTable or walk in. You feel comfortable dressing casually and a little dressed up.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal! Expensive but worth the cost. Excellent waitress and obviously a very good chef!
  21. HunterW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    Steak was VERY fishy tasting, some potatoes were very undercooked and crunchy(in a bad way) as a reult of that. Veggies weren't seasoned well. Service and ambiance carried this place 100%.
  22. crystale

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Great place for romantic date night. Ask for Barbara as a server. She is amazing!!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful menu and delicious food! Service was great!
  24. WinenDine

    Mobile

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our visit to Perch!! We sat outside. Absolutely beautiful. Food was amazing. Our server. Chris, could not have been better. He is top notch!!!
  25. Lauralee

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Perch is 5 stars. The ambience is beautiful. We sat outside and enjoyed cocktails around the fire pit. Our table had views of the ocean. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations. The food was amazing. We will definitely be back.
  26. PamF

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful dinner. The three of us each had a different entree and we were all very pleased. Veronica was an excellent server!
  27. AndraB

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a treasure to have in the Lodge! Outstanding meal. Had Octupus, Gulf Fish, Oysters and scallops oh, and the Cream of Vidalia Onion Soup was AMAZING! Highly recommend.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service and food, they were very helpful with allergies. The food was good, especially the veggies!
  29. Larry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Friendly and attentive staff. Great atmosphere. Couldn’t ask for much more.
  30. Bill

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we have eaten there the food has been excellent with generous portions. One of our favorites!
  31. JerryS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Not so much a review as a lack of common sense by the hostess. Party of two, we made reservations for 7 pm Sunday, 4/16. We opted to sit inside because of the wind factor outside. Hardly anyone dining indoors while we were there, yet the hostess sat us at a table facing the doors to the kitchen.
  32. HeatherV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. I tried octopus for the very first time and it was perfectly cooked. The hostess and wait staff were wonderful.
  33. HillaryD

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Food is excellent and I would highly recommend. Service is usually great, but my last visit it wasn't as good.
  34. NikoleG

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love this place - started outside with a cocktail at the fire pit and ocean view. Ended up at a high top because my space got invaded (I okayed it so shame on me) by 20-somethings who were very chatty. Needless to say, the sweet host Whitney found me a high top, and I DOVE into the soup (Cream of Vidalia - so yum!!!) then followed by a recommendation from my server Barbara with the dang Tomahawk Porkchop. It was bigger than my face -loaded with flavor- coupled with Brussels which I loved, too. But this meal was about the meat - PERFECTION! Locals, run, don't walk. Tourists, make your reservation. I'll be back to try the seafood tower (for 2-4) soon!!!
  35. Alabamabill

    Mobile

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Scallops were great Octopus was exceptional Service was great Barbara did great Kitchen was very slow
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Our reservation was 1pm. We arrived taken to a table and dropped off. We waited for 10-15 but no one came to our table. So instead of enjoying, we had to wonder “How does this work” we went and got a Bloody Mary’s. The bartender rushed us though- where to get our coffee and the buffet was self-explanatory. By the time we ate I went back for my next plate and the real food was being taken down. Very disappointed and won’t be attending again.

    PerchResponded on April 20, 2023Dear Anonymous, Thank you for sharing your feedback about our Easter Brunch event in the Ballroom. I am very surprised by your comments. The Cash bar and buffet were available until 3 pm. I personally sat every reservation, I explained to everyone how the buffet worked. At the time we broke down the buffet, there were only 2 tables, and I personally went to the tables before I gave the order to remove the food. I am disappointed to find out about this through Open Table.

  37. JimT

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice experience would use this again for reservations!
  38. AngelaW

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Easter buffet - good selections, variety and value
  39. TerryU

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice Easter Buffet. Nice ambience and a good value.
  40. DonM

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    beautiful setting management excellent organized & ready for people very accomidating recommend sign showing where to enter event recommend no tables inline next to music moved & music was so enjoyable staff did everything RIGHT hope it continues to offer events wonderful Easter thank you

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Perch is rated 4.6 stars by 378 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 5 times today
Google Map for Perch

21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    State Park Road and East Beach Blvd.

  • Neighborhood

    Gulf Shores

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Guests dinning in the restaurants at The Lodge at Gulf State Park may park in the Self-Parking Lot or utilize our Valet Services. Both are complimentary, if you choose Valet please see the Host for ticket validation.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef James Balster

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (251) 540-6100

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining room can hold up to 20 people, ideal for receptions, birthdays, business meetings, ect. Limited menu is offered to parties 15-20.

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