The Gulf – Seafood
This sun-soaked coastal retreat captures the effortless spirit of the shore, where reclaimed shipping containers and driftwood accents create a chic, open-air haven overlooking the shimmering water. The scent of salt air mingles with the aroma of fresh-caught seafood and zesty citrus, inviting guests to linger over vibrant plates and chilled cocktails as the sky turns to gold.
1284, Marler Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548 +18503871300 https://www.thegulf.com/locations/fort-walton-beach/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, raw-food, tlc, volumetrics, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Shareables and Sides
- Hand-Cut Fries: Freshly cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Loaded Fries: Hand-cut fries topped with queso, chopped bacon & green onion Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Parmesan Truffle Fries: Hand-cut fries, white truffle oil, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Peel & Eat Shrimp: Wild-caught Gulf shrimp served chilled with lemon & cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Lobster & Shrimp Salad: Maine lobster, Gulf shrimp, lemon aioli, fresh chives served with purple tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Tuna Dip: Served with pita chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coconut Grouper Bites: Hand-battered in coconut breading, served with fresh romaine hearts & sweet fire aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Made Guacamole: Served with purple tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Cauliflower Bites: Fried cauliflower florets tossed in house-made sweet chili dijon sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Black Beans + Rice: Seasoned black beans and rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
From the Sea
- Seafood Boil: Premium snow crab legs, wild caught Gulf shrimp, mussels, sweet corn, red potatoes, & Conecuh sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Premium Snow Crab Legs: Served with corn, potatoes, & melted butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Tuna Poke Bowl: Sushi grade tuna, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, pineapple, seaweed, sushi rice, spicy mayo & ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Fried Shrimp: 1/2 lb of wild caught Gulf shrimp, hand-cut fries & house-made pineapple slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Chef's Specials
- Fresh Catch: Fish of the day served blackened, grilled or fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster & Shrimp Roll: Maine lobster & Gulf shrimp, lemon aioli, chives, celery, brioche roll, hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Southwestern Fajita Skewers: Beef, onion, bell pepper, sofrito-yellow rice, street style corn medley, chipotle cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gulf Grilled Cobia: Grilled cobia, honey-garlic glaze, pineapple salsa, poke rice, stir fried snow peas, carrots, onions & bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Jerk Surf N Turf Bowl: Jerk marinated steak & Gulf shrimp, white rice, jalapeño, black beans, pineapple & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Southwest Steak Bowl: Grilled tenderloin steak, rice, black beans, roasted corn and peppers, tomatoes, southwest sauce, avocado cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Tacos & Bowls
- Shrimp Tacos: Blackened Gulf shrimp, sweet-chili aioli, pineapple slaw, diced tomato, cilantro & lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mahi-Mahi Tacos: Blackened mahi-mahi, cajun aioli, pineapple slaw, diced tomato, cilantro & lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sandwiches
- Grouper Sandwich: Fried grouper, lettuce, tomato, lemon dill, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mahi Po'Boy: Grilled mahi, New Orleans French bread, lettuce, tomato, house lemon-dill sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cobia BLT: Blackened cobia, roasted garlic basil aioli, arugula, bacon, tomato, Texas toast, hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gulf Burger: 100% USA natural fresh beef, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gulf Double Burger: Two natural beef patties, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- Mixed Green Salad: Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, creamy balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Kids Menu
- Chicken Tenders: Chicken strips & fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese: Grilled cheese sandwich & fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Refillable Soft Drink: Assorted soft drinks
- Bottled Water: Pure bottled water
- Aperol Spritz: Aperol, prosecco, soda, fresh orange
- Traditional Lime Mojito: Rum, lime, mint, simple syrup, club soda
- Gulf Espresso Martini: Absolut vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur
- Fresh Berry Lemonade (Mocktail): Fresh squeezed lemonade, seasonal berry of the day