Football, fall (ish) and food. The perfect combination for the next dozen or so Saturdays.
You may still be recovering from the pool and grill parties many celebrated this long Labor Day …
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Football, fall (ish) and food. The perfect combination for the next dozen or so Saturdays.
You may still be recovering from the pool and grill parties many celebrated this long Labor Day holiday, or maybe you are wanting to try something new. Maybe you've suddenly been told you're hosting a 20-person tailgate and you have no time (or energy) to cook for everyone from scratch. Maybe you don't want to host at your house at all and prefer dine-in service and big, bright, TVs.
No matter your team allegiance or idea of a perfect college football Saturday, there's something for everyone in Baldwin County when it comes to mouth-watering meals that fit the ticket. Get extra and eat the leftovers for NFL Sundays, or get it early to help you root for your favorite high school under the Friday night lights.
Here is a list of restaurants to find the top foods you want during a football game, whether you take out or dine in, and places to get ingredients or the right atmosphere, selected form Gulf Coast Media's 2024 Best of Baldwin readers choice contest.
To find the full list of over 400 winners, spanning categories in automotive, home and improvement, medical, community, education and more, go to www.gulfcoastmedia.com/bestof.
If burgers are your gameday choice of meal, Best of Baldwin participants picked three winners, ensuring you can find a juicy burger across Baldwin County. The Best Burger at the Beach for 2024 is Bleus Burger Restaurant & Bar, and the Best Burger on the Eastern Shore is BILL-E's. The overall Best Burger is at Fish River Grill.
If pizza is your thing, you also have three great options. The top pizza in Baldwin County this year is Mamma Mia! Pizzeria. At the beach, Crico's Pizza and Subs is a delicious option, as is Ypizza on the Eastern Shore.
Many believe a football watching party isn't complete without wings. If you're in the group, you shouldn't miss Island Wings Company, voted Best Wings for 2024.
But, after all, we are in the South. If you are looking for some top-notch barbecue to feast on and don't want to spend the time making it yourself, grab the goods from Moe's Original BBQ-Foley, voted Best BBQ.
If you want what the locals love for the dip table, head to S&S Seafood Market for Baldwin's Best Tuna Dip.
Speaking of local, this may not be specifically football-themed, but any gathering isn't complete on the Alabama Gulf Coast without a bushwacker. Kick off with one at Pirates Cove Marina and Restaurant for the top-voted boozy, slushy cocktail at the beach or sip on one at Original Oyster House on the Eastern Shore.
If you're more into the drinks and the atmosphere of good company and big TVs, there are several Best of Baldwin winners to check out.
The Best Restaurant for Live Music at the Beach is OSO at Bear Point Harbor, and the honor on the Eastern Shore goes to Bluegill Restaurant.
If you're simply looking for a bar, head to Doc Holliday's, voted the county's top bar, or stay closer to home if you're on the Eastern Shore and head to Flybar.
For those who love good beer and a giant TV, Big Beach Brewing is this year's Best Brewery.
If you love good drinks and TVs everywhere you look, choose Baldwin's Best Sports Bar, Groovy Goat.
If you want to watch the game at home but don't want to cook for everyone and you have too many guests to grab takeout, L.A. Barbeque was voted Best Catering.
On the other hand, if you're ready to whip up all the snacks and a homemade meal, Rouses Market is the Best Grocery Store. Rouses was also voted Best Wine Selection for those who prefer something other than beer.
