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Perch

4.5
4.5
323 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
The Perch bar and terrace features small plates and appetizers perfect for sharing while enjoying a handcrafted cocktail and a beautiful Gulf Coast sunset!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • 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

Experiences

  • Easter @ The Ballroom

    $51.92 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Come celebrate Easter with fun & games, an Easter Bunny, live music, and more! Buffet Tables : Breakfast Favorites with French Toast Casserole, Pastries, Cast Iron Sticky Buns, Biscuit Sliders, Grits Station Cold Buffet with Seasonal Fruit, Strawberry & Spinach Salad, Chopped Salad, Deviled Eggs, Ambrosia Salad Carving Station with Baked Ham Hot Buffet with Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, Fried Chicken, Glazed Carrots, Green Bean Casserole Kids Buffet with Chicken Tenders, Fries, PB&J, Mac & Cheese, Petite Cheeseburgers, Dessert Table Bread Station, Seasonal Desserts, Full Bar, Bloody Mary Station, Mimosa Bar Complimentary Valet Available

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What 323 people are saying

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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    Hot spot

  • Mobile

    Romantic

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    Great for scenic views

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  1. Purodog

    Charleston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outside balcony is clean, spacious, great views, and can be windy. Inside is quiet and refined. Will did a nice job taking care of us.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    I asked to be seated by window or outside. Made reservation months in advance. Was seated by kitchen door for wife’s birthday. Asked to be moved and was told no. Not good.Food and service wa goof.
  3. BrianP

    Tallahassee

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    food is good. bar seating around fire pit was very nice. Expect to spend over $50 here.
  4. PriscillaD

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Heather, our server, was so nice and helpful. Overall the restaurant was a bit dark. I realize that for the beach wildlife you are trying to keep lighting to a minimum, but it was so dark that I had to get out my phone flashlight to see the menu and finding the bathroom in the dark was a struggle as well. The food was amazing (grilled octopus, swordfish, mushroom pasta and shrimp cocktail) and it was a treat to eat ocean front on the last night of our vacation!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The food had too much salt. It was a windy evening and even though we were dinning indoors the staff would push the door to the outside wide open when serving the customers outside. The door took a very long time to close on its own and during this time it gave the indoor customers an outdoor windy dining experience.
  6. JimE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food well prepared. Steaks perfectly cooked. Seafood and pasta entrees were superb. Server was attentive without being intrusive and did a fine of job of not crowding appetizers and entrees.
  7. JoshE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best dinner our family had all week on vacation. Top notch
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great night. Food was delicious. Fish and seafood menu options are very limited. Beautiful view and we loved the ambiance. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We hope to go back again soon.
  9. CarolR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food waa delicious and prepared well. Would definitely return on our next trip to the area.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Caesar salad was so-so. The shrimp and filet were great. Our waitress was impolite at first, but seemed to be more friendly as time went on.
  11. MeAn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice ambience, the herb roasted chicken was excellent!
  12. janie

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was wonderful! Food was fabulous and the service was fantastic. Hats off to the Chef! Highly recommend!
  13. JordanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve eaten a perch, a handful of times, but the other night I treated my mom to dinner we ordered nearly one of everything on the menu. We both agreed the filet mignon was the absolute best steak we’ve had in years. Highly recommend.
  14. LisiAnni

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Overall, I wasn’t impressed. People raves about this place, but it’s was just okay. Don’t order anything fried. It’s not good.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was over the top and the food was equally excellent. Arguably the best steak (filet) I’ve ever had. Everything down to the dessert was done to perfection. Great way to celebrate our 36th anniversary!
  16. John

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    We love this restaurant for the atmosphere, it overlooks the beach and the sunset are beautiful. We were disappointed with the service. Our waiter was wonderful, but stretched too thin. We waited 20min for drinks from the bar.
  17. SharonR

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous. Fresh and unique dishes. Can’t beat the views. Will definitely be returning.
  18. TomClappy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Some of the best food I have eaten, simply, ever. There was an obvious attention to detail in the way staff set the table. The ambience was calm and inviting, warm, and friendly. Did I mention the food? So damn good. My only critique was that the wait was a bit long. We gave the server our name on the reservation at the door and were told to go to the stairs. We were seated and then after a while a sever came over and apologized for a mixup in our seating that resulted in the delay. The sever was very friendly and handled the situation with grace. But the food made the wait worth it, seriously I could have waited 4 more hours and I still would have given it a great review. Go to perch. Tell your friends. It feels like a special occasion venue - have it here.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner at Perch was an amazing experience. Food was delicious and very beautifully presented. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was beautiful and we definitely will be back again for dinner. When warmer weather, we will be back to sit outside on patio.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I’ve been waiting to go to Perch for 3 years. Wow. What a great meal. It was incredible food. Loved the beet salad, loved the entree. Only issue was dessert… the crème brûlée was like a cheesecake, did not care for it.
  21. JenniferL

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    I live locally and have enjoyed a fantastic brunch at their sister restaurant Food Craft. I took a "foodie" visitor and boy..was it a disappointment. Her very expensive filet literally came out gray. No char and was cold red, nearly blue but was ordered medium rare-medium. The server was great about returning to be properly cooked. However, it literally required a sawing motion to try and cut it; not very filet-like. The rosemary au jus was so strong it was not edible. I had the portabello pasta. The pasta itself was good but it too was too strongly seasoned with thyme and it was frankly a weird texture. The combination of ingredients just didn't work. I did have an excellent riff on gin and tonic. Again, the server and service was fine. However for a limited menu and relatively expensive I would not go again and cannot recommend.
  22. DeniseG

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love everything about this place. The menu is limited so the food is absolutely amazing! As is the staff. On the beach and you can watch the sunset. Love this place
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was perfect. Mathew was attentive and friendly but not intrusive. Food was excellent and cocktails by the fire outside afterwards was a perfect ending.
  24. CraigA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience beat expectations. Great view, server was very good, food prompt, hot and very good. I would recommend eating here.
  25. DeniseG

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was fabulous! We watched the sunset from our table. The food was amazing! And so beautifully plated. We both had the lamb, and it was so tender. The flan and maple ice cream was to die for! We will be back, and I won’t be sharing dessert next time!
  26. LaSharonL

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent!
  27. morlind

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! My favorite restaurant, hidden gem .
  28. Ronnie

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Terrific view and location. Service was very accommodating and friendly. Food was okay, but not great for the cost. Ambience was odd -- not white table cloth (though Perch appeared to aspire to that level) and not quite causal.
  29. Hope

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food! Unexpected flavors paired beautifully. The only thing better than the food is the view! The staff is also amazing.
  30. bhamrealtor

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come here several times a year. Always fantastic!
  31. Beth

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place on the beach to ring in the new year with family and friends over a delicious dinner.
  32. ConnieM

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Filet in 36561 hands down!!! Fantastic servers and chef. Fun atmosphere.
  33. JodyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to the Perch for dinner while down for the month of December. It was cool but we were able to sit outside by the heaters. They had music and great service. We had Tyler and he was super. The food was AMAZING! We had the shrimp cocktail for starter. I had the filet and asparagus and my husband had the swordfish. Both were cooked to perfection. We finished off the evening with a chocolate martini and cake. Overall it was a great night.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    We got there 7 minutes after our reservation time and we believe our table was given away. Hostess gave us an option to sit outside or in the bar area. This was the only negative regarding our experience. Our server and food was great.
  35. Trace

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good, service, cocktails and atmosphere even better. Another plus valet parking available without a fee. The menu is limited but everything we ordered was excellent. We had creamy Vidalia onion soup, wedge salad, filet minion, scallops and chocolate cake for desert.
  36. AngieK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was not bad, I would describe it as ok. Nothing spectacular, nothing I would return for specifically. Value for portions/quality was also just ok. Pasta with mushrooms $24. 6oz filet with small side of asparagus $42. Salads are extra at $13 for a Caesar. Ambiance was loud and it was difficult to stay warm seated by a door that was constantly opening and closing - and the door did not fully close on its own and stayed partially open unless pushed closed. No complaints on service. Our server was friendly and attentive. I would maybe try again in warmer weather to be able to sit outside and take in the amazing view and different menu options.
  37. STL2OBAfoodies

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The space is absolutely beautiful, we would highly recommend for a cocktail with great views of the Gulf. The food was all over priced and lacking in flavor. We had the shrimp appetizer, the creamy Vidalia onion soup, wedge, grilled Gulf Fish and the Octopus. The shrimp was tasty, soup/salad basic, the real issues came with the entrees and specifically the octopus. The Octuous was served undercooked, slimy, and in a broth that tasted like hot water with vegetables thrown in. We expected more for $250 + dinner for 2.
  38. Lainie

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate here for our Gulf Shores Christmas dinner. Everything was fabulous and we were thankful they were open for the holiday. We enjoyed: the swordfish, scallops, octopus, and baked chicken at our table. Each dish was unique and full of flavor. The stuffed pretzel for an appetizer to share was absolutely delicious, presented much like a charcuterie board. We would visit again, for sure!
  39. TerryR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    A bit disappointed with the food. Had the mushroom papprella and it was bland. Also we ordered the gulf fish and it was a small portion. The wedge salad wasn't made per the description. The noise level made it hard to converse. The restaurant is ultra modern. The server could have been more friendly a little shy.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas Day Dinner

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

FAQs

Perch is rated 4.5 stars by 323 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 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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

    Unspecified

  • 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

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