Our chefs at Nolan’s Restaurant cook up coastal favorites, but they are always on the lookout for unique, tasty dishes to offer. Some exciting food trends are making their way to tables this year. Bon Appetit magazine spotlighted a few in a recent article. Have you spotted cauliflower on more menus? You may be soon, [...]
When folks visit the Gulf Shores area, they like to take a vacation from the normal routine. For some visitors, that means enjoying seafood favorites as appetizers with their meals. The Nolan’s menu offers fried crab claws, baked oysters Bienville, baked oysters Rockefeller, lump crab cakes, and shrimp dishes such as cocktail and bacon wrapped. All [...]
Do you love the colors of a sunset in the spring? Walt Whitman described the colors of a sunset as “gold, maroon and violet, dazzling silver, emerald, fawn.” We have a great spot - our patio bar - for sipping a drink and watching the sun set over Little Lagoon. After the first day of [...]
As the poet John Clare said, “The spring is coming by a many signs.” On the Alabama Gulf Coast, it comes with spring break, along with a plethora of festivals and special events. One of those is the 2017 Wharf Boat & Yacht Show on March 23 through 26, showcasing more than $90 million in boats [...]
When spring comes to the Alabama Gulf Coast, Nolan’s Restaurant offers a pleasant place to kick back and enjoy some of your favorite events. For example, you can lift a glass on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. This year’s feast day of March 17 falls on a Friday, making it [...]
Planning a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast for spring break? Set aside one night to dine with us at Nolan’s Restaurant, a longtime Gulf Shores tradition. Located in Sawgrass Landing, next to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Nolan’s offers local seafood, perfectly prepared steak and Mediterranean specialty dishes. Start with an appetizer like the [...]
At Nolan’s Restaurant & Lounge, we want you to feel like you are part of the family. Our restaurant is family friendly, but a little more upscale than some of the beach eateries. So to help make you comfortable, we are answering a few of the frequently asked questions. Do I need a reservation? Reservations [...]
Enjoying fresh gulf seafood is one of the best things about taking a vacation to the Alabama Gulf Coast. In addition, experts recommend eating seafood at least twice a week because of the health benefits. Fish and shellfish are wonderful (and delicious) sources of protein. Eating three ounces of seafood a day provides more than [...]
How many couples had their first date on the dance floor at Nolan’s Restaurant? How many families have celebrated special occasions there over the last three decades? Is your family one of those? At Nolan’s Restaurant & Lounge, we are proud to carry on a long-time tradition on the Alabama Gulf Coast. What started in [...]
You should visit Nolan’s Restaurant while on vacation in Gulf Shores. Why? So glad you asked! Read on to learn four great reasons Nolan’s deserves to be high on your priority list. Our bacon-wrapped shrimp as an appetizer claims the spot as reason number one. Sure, we could have mentioned the oysters or lump crab [...]