Comments on: Spann’s Best Way To The Bama Beaches – 2008

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:05:47 +0000

The Italian place by Bruno’s is Franco’s, and yes, the food is great. I’ll also vouch for LuLu’s, Tacky Jack’s, and The Crab Trap. If you’re willing to drive a little more, the best shrimp I’ve had are at the Oyster Bar in Perdido, just off the bridge on the way to Pensacola. And for pizza, don’t miss Lillian’s, also in Perdido. I could work for the tourism board.

By: James (Tuscaloosa)

James (Tuscaloosa) — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:35:52 +0000

Last Summer when made semi-annual trip to Texas, I drove from Tuscaloosa to Shreveport, LA on US 11 and US 80 for a nice change of pace. Not sure how I’ll go this year.

By: Sharky (used to be matthew)

Sharky (used to be matthew) — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:25:55 +0000

it is hazel’s josh, other than that your right, it is the BEST breakfast bars in Alabama. My favorite breakfast in the world and ive had a few. MIght have to take a trip down there just for breakfast now that you got me thinking about it lol. Also, there is a little italian place in that brunos complex, or used to be, was the best pizza you could get. Dont know if still there or not

By: bamajosh

bamajosh — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:55:51 +0000

Oh i forgot to mention.. Hazle’s has one of the best breakfast bars in town. Its in orange beach in front of the Brunos complex. Also across the Pedido Key bridge is a place called “The Crab Stop/shack” It has some of the best crablegs in town.. If you love to dance.. in Foley The Pink Pony Club.. don’t forget to ride the ferry over to Fort Gaines.. Go around to the beach in front of the cannons.. Hermit Crabs Galore!

By: Roy Evans

Roy Evans — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:40:47 +0000

Getting to the beach can be just as fun and sometimes even more so than the stay on the beach. The Island House is great… Most of the time we stay at brett robinson condos. Taking a trip down memory lane is wonderful. We used to ride for 13 hours from Anniston To Haines City Florida to visit Grandpaw and Grandmaw Evans. They lived across the street from a 650 acre orange grove.. A&W Rootbeer was in downtown Haines City… But I remember most those small GA towns we would go thru after midnight, because Dad made better time driving after dark. Bowdon, Newnan, Griffin, Forsyth and all the others. Folks slow downEnjoy the trip and relax and see what yopu have been missing…. James thanks for the reminder… God Bless and have a wonderful summer!

By: bamajosh

bamajosh — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:19:38 +0000

I miss living down on Canal Road in Orange Beach. Especially this time of year. My favorite places to eat of course was Lamberts as James mentioned.. I really don’t think you can go wrong with any restraunt down there. LULU’s is Awesome, as well as Tacky Jack’s. Anyone remember Iversons?? If anyone is looking for a great Hotel. Check out The Island House Hotel. I was a manager there for years. They have a great staff, beautiful facility, best rates, wonderful restraunt, and all their rooms face the gulf. Its located right before you pass over the bridge leading into Perdido Key. The hotel manager name is Barbara walters!! How cool is that! best place to take family pictures is at “The point” just ask the locals they’ll tell you where its at. beautiful!

By: laura B

laura B — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:08:14 +0000

Ivan didn’t get the Oar House but Debbie making George retire did. George was reportedly miserable without a resturant so Debbie let him open one in Foley for lunches only. George passed away a year or so ago. The resturant and hotel on Co Road 6 were torn down. My family misses the place and the food. My daughter worries about what happend to the 2 graves in the back. My mother, husband and I can’t eat breadpudding anymore. George’s Whiskey sauce for the pudding was NOT for the under 21 crowd! And the pudding was fabulous! It’s just not the same on the Coast without George and his great food.

By: Mike Wilhelm

Mike Wilhelm — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:36:23 +0000

There used to be a place in Bon Secour called The Oar House. I think it was west of Gulf Shores on Baldwin County Road 6. Does anyone know if it is still there?. Seems like someone told me they never rebuilt after Ivan. It was tremendous. They had the best potato soup.

By: PaulaW

PaulaW — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:32:00 +0000

If I remember right, there is a place in Centerville called “The Sawmill Restaurant” as well. We havent been there in a couple of years but they used to have seafood buffet on the weekends. One of the last places I know of to get good frog legs.