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    Bill's by the Beach

    765 Reviews
    #27 of 105 Restaurants in Gulf Shores
    $$ - $$$American, Steakhouse,
    Bar
    300 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-6432
    +1 251-948-5227
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    Overview
    4.0
    765 reviews
    • Excellent51%
    • Very good22%
    • Average14%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible6%
    Travellers talk about
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    Open Now
    11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    American, Steakhouse, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    300 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-6432
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    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here
    Sponsored by: Bill's by the Beach
    1. Sauteed Crab Claws
    "Great all around restaurant!"
    luvDogs1212
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    2. Catch of the Day
    "looking for good seafood, this restaurant is the best by far! "
    tracey w
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    3. Chef Rudy's Key Lime Pie
    " The Key Lime pie was homemade and fantastic."
    Kaye W
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    1 - 10 of 765 reviews

    Reviewed today via mobile
    Yum!

    Awesome food! We had the Best Burger on the Beach, Fettuccine, Kids Blackened Shrimp and Blackened Shrimp Po Boy in our party. Our waitress was sweet and extremely thorough. They could use a few more wait staff members as she was stretched. We’ll be back!

    Thank jwm516
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Unique Shrimp and Grits

    I try shrimp and grits almost everywhere I go, and these were some of the best I have eaten. A bit different, but delicious. My husband’s burger was huge, as were the fries.

    Thank Dmosby
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Wonderful food with a beautiful view.

    Bill’s was suggested by a local for a nice lunch with a nice view. We are pretty picky about our seafood and were not disappointed! Great dining experience!

    Thank HarperGirl40
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Did not get what I ordered

    I ordered grilled grouper. I got blackened grouper which was very spicy. I told the waiter that it was not what I ordered. He told me he would bring me another grouper. I didn’t want it after eating the greasy vegetables. He did not offer...More

    Thank Nancy S
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Pleasantly surprised

    This place was a pleasant surprise! The food was delicious, friendly staff and a beautiful view. Completely delightful.

    Thank Tina F
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Great food

    The shrimp and grits was fabulous, some of the best I’ve ever had! The chicken sandwich and thick cut fries were excellent too. The key lime pie was a little disappointing versus other places we tried (and trust me, we tested it at lots of...More

    1  Thank 2genes
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very Disappointed

    We went to bills for a business lunch and were shocked as to how bad the food and service was! The tuna sandwich had lettuce on it that looked and tasted weeks old, could not eat more than one bite. The grouper was cold and...More

    1  Thank Bamabchbm
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Brunch

    We arrived mid-morning and was seated immediately by the windows with a very nice view of the beach. The restaurant being built on stilts allowed for a nice view of the Gulf. The order was taken: mine was The Incredible Egg, grits and biscuit with...More

    1  Thank pcs19000
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Bloody Mary

    It is worth coming here for the Loaded Bloody Mary!! A bloody Mary complete with bacon, shrimp, a slider, plus fruits and vegetables ... a meal in a tall glass!!!

    1  Thank Janet M
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Excellent food and service

    We ate here 3 times, a lunch on a Saturday we Oysters and prawns served by Andy. We had the $10 lunch if chicken pasta, the menu is very good for the offer they have. We went back tonight for the steak night again served...More

    Thank EnglandNicholsons

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    mcoop14
    21 September 2015|
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    Response from Bill H | Property representative |
    Yes, we allow dogs that are on a leash and are well behaved but only on our lower deck.
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$10 - US$45
    Cuisine
    American, Steakhouse, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    View, Business meetings, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Local cuisine, Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Monday
    11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday
    11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday
    11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 300 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-6432
    • Location: United States  >  Alabama (AL)  >  Gulf Shores
    • Phone Number: +1 251-948-5227
    • E-mail
    Description
    Bill's by the Beach, where you will enjoy fantastic beach views, our fresh and innovative menu, casual ambiance and warm hospitality. As featured on Food Network's Beach Eats USA, Bill's by the Beach serves more fresh wild-caught seafood than any other restaurant in Gulf Shores. Savor fresh seafood, tender steaks, juicy hamburgers, innovative soups & salads, craft beers and fine wine. Our vision is to create a high quality, beach causal atmosphere where locals and visitors alike may enjoy great culinary experiences in keeping with the best Gulf Shores has to offer. Our restaurant occupies a unique space full of regional character with beautiful unobstructed views of the white sands beach of Gulf Shores and the Gulf of Mexico. We welcome you to our restaurant and truly hope that you enjoy your experience. Join us at sunset for cocktails and live music on the open air deck at The Turtle Bar or The Turtle Nest.
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