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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Gulf
Dairy-Free at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Bites, Black Beans + Rice and Hand-Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Catch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Tacos, Gulf Grilled Cobia and Fried Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Refillable Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Refillable Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Bites, Black Beans + Rice and Hand-Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Bites, Parmesan Truffle Fries and Black Beans + Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Gulf
The Gulf in Fort Walton Beach has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Beans + Rice and Peel & Eat Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Gulf
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Loaded Fries | 64.7 g | 64.3 g |
| Lobster & Shrimp Roll | 31.9 g | 54.3 g |
| Cobia BLT | 9.8 g | 42.8 g |
| Southwestern Fajita Skewers | 72.4 g | 39.7 g |
| Southwest Steak Bowl | 124.1 g | 35.4 g |
| Smoked Tuna Dip | 41.1 g | 25.9 g |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | 22.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Grouper Sandwich | 34.2 g | 16.7 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Gulf Burger | 61.1 g | 14.6 g |
| Mahi-Mahi Tacos | 64.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried Shrimp | 14.6 g | 10.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Fries: Hand-cut fries topped with queso, chopped bacon & green onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Truffle Fries: Hand-cut fries, white truffle oil, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp: Wild-caught Gulf shrimp served chilled with lemon & cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Shrimp Salad: Maine lobster, Gulf shrimp, lemon aioli, fresh chives served with purple tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Tuna Dip: Served with pita chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Grouper Bites: Hand-battered in coconut breading, served with fresh romaine hearts & sweet fire aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Made Guacamole: Served with purple tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Bites: Fried cauliflower florets tossed in house-made sweet chili dijon sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans + Rice: Seasoned black beans and rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Sea
- Seafood Boil: Premium snow crab legs, wild caught Gulf shrimp, mussels, sweet corn, red potatoes, & Conecuh sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Premium Snow Crab Legs: Served with corn, potatoes, & melted butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke Bowl: Sushi grade tuna, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, pineapple, seaweed, sushi rice, spicy mayo & ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp: 1/2 lb of wild caught Gulf shrimp, hand-cut fries & house-made pineapple slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef's Specials
- Fresh Catch: Fish of the day served blackened, grilled or fried Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Shrimp Roll: Maine lobster & Gulf shrimp, lemon aioli, chives, celery, brioche roll, hand-cut fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Fajita Skewers: Beef, onion, bell pepper, sofrito-yellow rice, street style corn medley, chipotle cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Grilled Cobia: Grilled cobia, honey-garlic glaze, pineapple salsa, poke rice, stir fried snow peas, carrots, onions & bell peppers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Surf N Turf Bowl: Jerk marinated steak & Gulf shrimp, white rice, jalapeño, black beans, pineapple & cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Steak Bowl: Grilled tenderloin steak, rice, black beans, roasted corn and peppers, tomatoes, southwest sauce, avocado cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Bowls
- Shrimp Tacos: Blackened Gulf shrimp, sweet-chili aioli, pineapple slaw, diced tomato, cilantro & lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi-Mahi Tacos: Blackened mahi-mahi, cajun aioli, pineapple slaw, diced tomato, cilantro & lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grouper Sandwich: Fried grouper, lettuce, tomato, lemon dill, brioche bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Po'Boy: Grilled mahi, New Orleans French bread, lettuce, tomato, house lemon-dill sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobia BLT: Blackened cobia, roasted garlic basil aioli, arugula, bacon, tomato, Texas toast, hand-cut fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Burger: 100% USA natural fresh beef, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Double Burger: Two natural beef patties, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Green Salad: Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, creamy balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Chicken Tenders: Chicken strips & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese: Grilled cheese sandwich & fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Refillable Soft Drink: Assorted soft drinks Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Bottled Water: Pure bottled water
- Aperol Spritz: Aperol, prosecco, soda, fresh orange
- Traditional Lime Mojito: Rum, lime, mint, simple syrup, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Gulf Espresso Martini: Absolut vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Berry Lemonade (Mocktail): Fresh squeezed lemonade, seasonal berry of the day Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gulf
- Is The Gulf dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Gulf has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Bites, Black Beans + Rice and Hand-Cut Fries.
- What can I eat at The Gulf on a dairy-free diet?
- Cauliflower Bites, Black Beans + Rice and Hand-Cut Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Gulf have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cauliflower Bites and Black Beans + Rice.
- Is The Gulf gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Gulf?
- Loaded Fries, at roughly 64.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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