Opened · Orange Beach ·
Pedro's Tacos Fresh Mex opens in the former Carver's space
The restaurant is at 25775 Perdido Beach Blvd. in The Shoppes at Palm Pointe.
Source: southalnews.com
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License · Gulf Shores ·
Sea and Suds liquor license application goes to council
An ABC license application for Sea and Suds (restaurant retail liquor) was on the Sept. 28 regular council agenda.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov
New owner · Orange Beach ·
Avenue Pub takes over the former Anchor Bar and Grill at Hudson Marina
The Tuscaloosa-based pub's second location is on Terry Cove at Hudson Marina, reachable by car or boat.
Source: southalnews.com
Opened · Gulf Shores ·
Surfside Nutrition opens on West First Street
The drink shop opened Sept. 12 at 1404 W. 1st St.
Source: gulfcoastmedia.com
Closed · Gulf Shores ·
Safari & Vine at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo closes
The restaurant at 20499 Oak Rd. E. closed July 9, the third concept at the zoo site. The owners said they ran out of financial resources. The future of the space is undecided.
Source: gulfshoresnews.com
Sources
- South Alabama News: Pedro's Tacos Fresh Mex opens in Orange Beach's former Carver's space (Oct. 1) (opens in a new tab) · southalnews.com
- City of Gulf Shores: Regular Council Meeting agenda, Sept. 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresal.gov
- South Alabama News: Avenue Pub at Terry Cove (Sept. 22) (opens in a new tab) · southalnews.com
- Gulf Coast Media: Surfside Nutrition opens in Gulf Shores (opens in a new tab) · gulfcoastmedia.com
- Gulf Shores News: Restaurant at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo shutters its doors (July 10) (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresnews.com
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