The fourth most popular menu item is Blackened Gador. Fresh alligator tail from farms in Florida is tenderized with a mallet, cut into tiny chunks, sprinkled with Cajun seasoning and grilled. The patrons' favorites are best to order at this eatery owned by Atlanta born Bill Taylor, a big guy with Rhett Butler charm and a shy-guy demeanor bent on pleasing his customers. The five-year old establishment tends to be noisy due to its lively clientele, big bar, pool table and live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, a danceable variety of Motown or Top 40. Outside, tables and a tiki bar are on a wooden deck overlooking an alligator pond.
Prices are comparable to fine dining in large cities.
There executive chef and general manager Michael Cooper reigns over an efficient kitchen featuring fine Caribbean, French Creole and Northern Italian dishes. All the appetizers are delicious, especially the crawfish cakes, coconut shrimp Mango, and escargot sauteed in a ginger, garlic and tamari butter, then flamed with brandy. The mango cheesecake is light and luscious. The attractive dining room features local art and overlooks the Orange Beach Marina. 27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach.