Looking for top restaurants open for December 25th dining in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL?

These local favorites serve delicious meals and festive experiences — perfect for holiday reservations, walk-in meals, or special dinner orders.

While holiday hours vary, these places have been open in recent years and remain go-to choices for visitors and locals alike.

1. Zeke’s Restaurant – 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
2. Coastal Orange Beach – 25722 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
3. The Gulf – 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
4. The Catch – 300 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
5. Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Cafe – 601 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
6. The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails – 1154 W Beach Blvd #6200, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
7. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar – 26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
8. Sunliner Diner – Gulf Shores – 100 E 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
9. Louisiana Lagniappe – 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd #201, Orange Beach, AL 3656
10. The Sloop – 103 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
11. The Hangout – 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
12. Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores – 240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

These beloved eateries offer walk-in dinner, holiday menus, take-out orders, and festive drinks, helping you make the most of your Christmas Day dining on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

Be sure to check ahead for availability, book reservations early, and check seasonal hours — spots like Sunliner Diner and Doc’s Seafood have served customers on past Dec. 25th holiday lists.

Whether you’re craving fresh Gulf seafood, family-friendly comfort food, or waterfront cuisine, this curated list helps you find open restaurants ready for holiday dining or ordering — making your Christmas celebration tasty and stress-free.