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Open air & waterfront views, the flora-bama yacht club is a legendary restaurant in orange beach. you can come by boat, car, paddleboard, float... as long as you get here. we are known for our original menu items and local seafood. there is something for almost everyone. our award winning chefs and the friendly staff make every dining experience fun. we have large outdoor deck and beach area. relax on our sand and listen to the fantastic music from local and visiting musicians. nothing like a dinner and bushwacker at the fbyc..

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The Flora-Bama Yacht Club features open-air waterfront dining on Ole River across the street from the world famous Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar. With a chef-to-table experience and hand-crafted cocktails, this Gulf Coast establishment is a place where everyone is a member. Join us by boat or by land, fancy or sandy, and come try our delicious Bushwackers and Greek Shrimp Nachos. Come relax, enjoy the scenery, take in the atmosphere, and make a few new friends at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club.

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Published: Sep 28, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

The Flora-Bama Yacht Club on Perdido Key, Florida is a great restaurant for live music, fun, and delicious food.

Flora Bama yacht club sign over a blue chair rum bar sign

While the Flora-Bama Yacht Club is technically in Florida, it is pretty darn close to the Alabama line. Considering there is a sign in the parking lot that is split between the two states, you can choose if you feel like being in Alabama or Florida.

Either way the time you spend at the Yacht Club will be fun with great food!

Relax on the open air deck or head down to a chair in the gorgeous white sand beach. This legendary restaurant is part of the Flora-Bama family of restaurants and experiences.

Indoor seating with tables and chairs at the Flora Bama Yacht Club

Indoor Seating

There is comfortable indoor seating available with multiple sizes of tables. The chairs are super comfortable!

indoor wooden bar inside the Flora Bama Yacht Club next to tables and chairs

There is a great indoor bar right when you enter the restaurant. They have all of the tropical cocktails you can dream of including the world-famous Bushwacker.

Outdoor seating with picnic tables on a deck and in the sand outside of the Flora Bama Yacht Club

Outdoor Seating

The outdoor seating includes picnic tables on the wood deck and in the sand near the water.

Flora Bama Yacht Club appetizer, salads, and platters menu

Flora-Bama Yacht Club Menu

The menu is filled with fresh seasonal ingredients, seafood, burgers, and so much more.

Menu Highlights

Flora Bama Yacht Club serves Island Time Oysters which are locally grown in the Gulf Waters surrounding Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Each oyster is hand-shucked to guarantee quality and consistency!

Crab and Parmesan Hush Puppies - Deep-fried hashbrowns, local blue crab and mashed potatoes folded with Parmesan and Créole seasoning served with chipotle bacon ranch.

Appetizer Highlights - Seared Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi, Cilantro Lime Hummus, Asian Ahi Tuna Nachos, Gulf Coast Blue Crab Claws, Smoked Tuna Dip, Oysters, Firecracker Calamari, Greek Shrimp Nachos, Firecracker Coconut Shrimp, and more!

World Famous Gumbo -  Traditional roux-based gumbo with house-made shrimp stock. Loaded with Conecuh sausage and Gulf shrimp.

salad with raspberries, onion straws, cheese on a blue plate

Salads - Greek Salad, Raspberry Pecan Salad, Traditional Chicken Caesar Salad

The Raspberry Pecan Salad pictures above is one of the best salads I have had since moving to the Gulf Coast. I would drive to the Flora Bama Yacht Club just to get this salad it is that good.

Normally it has praline pecans on it but I had them removed.

Build your own Bama Burger next to french fries and a cup of pickles

Entree Highlights

Creole Rigatoni - Rigatoni pasta tossed in a creole gouda cream with crawfish tails, Conecuh sausage, and Gulf shrimp topped with a Parmesan panko crust.

Filet Mignon - 8 oz hand cut, certified Angus beef.  Served with buttered baby Yukon gold potatoes and steamed local vegetables.

Chicken Pontchartrain - Pan sautéed chicken served with creamy Cajun rice and seasonal vegetables topped with a crawfish Julie cream sauce.

Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Skewers - Jerk style Gulf shrimp skewers with mango slaw and vanilla rum butter. Served with Cajun rice and seasonal vegetables.

Gulf Seafood Trio - A true taste of Gulf seafood including fried oysters, shrimp and fish.  The best way to sample what Gulf seafood is all about.

Mahi Mahi Reuben - Grilled marble rye with Mahi Mahi, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Thousand Island.

Build your own Bama Burger - Your choice of Swiss, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, pepper jack cheese, grilled onion, mushrooms, bacon, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles.

This burger is so good it made our best burgers in Orange Beach list!

Grilled mahi tacos on a plate with drizzle

Grilled Mahi Taco - With house slaw, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese and spicy mayo drizzle.

Kids Menu - We did not see a designated kids menu

Gluten-Free - They have oysters, salads, ribeye steak, filet mignon, fresh seafood, and more!

Vegan/ Vegetarian - When I asked what the best options were for a vegetarian I was told the salads are the best idea. I have to tell you I would drive 15-20 minutes from our house to get to the Flora-Bama Yacht Club weekly to enjoy the raspberry pecan salad.

This is one of the best salads I have had since moving to the Gulf Coast.

Specialty drink menu for the Flora Bama Yacht Club

Signature Cocktails - beer, Bushwacker, signature bloody Mary, frozen strawberry lemonade (So good), Watermelon Crawl, Frozen Mojito

Two cocktails in Flora-Bama Yacht Club glasses

Why you will love Flora-Bama Yacht Club

  • Large Outdoor Deck
  • Boat In Restaurant
  • Epic Views of the water
  • Friendly staff
  • Award winning chefs
  • Best beach bar in Orange Beach

gift shop with t-shirts and bar seating in the Flora Bama Yacht Club

Things to know when planning a visit to Flora Bama Yacht Club

Address - 17350 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, Florida, 32507

Phone - 850-483-6272

Hours - Sun - Thu 11:00 am  -  9:00 pm

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.

Accessibility -There are accessible parking spaces near the main entrance to the restaurant. There is a ramp leading to the restrooms.

The parking lot is gravel and a bit uneven. If you are with someone with mobility restrictions you may want to drop them off at the front entrance and then park the car.

Plus Size Seating - There are chairs inside that do not have arms on them. The bar seats do not have arms but are at bar height.

The outdoor seating is picnic tables with attached benches.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant.

Parking   - There is a great parking area right outside of the restaurant.

Tammilee and Rob laughing in front of the Flora Bama Yacht Club Sign

If you are local and have friends in town the Flora-Bama Yacht Club is a great place to spend time! Our good friend Rob from 2 Travel Dads was in town and we had such a great lunch.

Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Flora-Bama Marina - jet ski rentals or a boat rental right next to the restaurant.

Flora Bama Ole River Grill - Located right next door is another great restaurant with a different menu!

Flora Bama World Famous Beach Bar - Right across the street is the famous Flora Bama Beach Bar! You can walk across the street from the Yacht Club after enjoying a great meal.

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Two important events saw the Mangusta Maxi Open by the prominent Italian builder Overmarine again protagonist on the nautical scene: Marine Max exclusive partner for the United States attended the Palm Beach Boat Show , running from March 22 to 25 with the spectacular motor yacht Mangusta 92 and the Mangusta 130 superyacht on display. Burevestnik Group, on the other hand, was the star of the Moscow International Boat Show , taking place from March 20 to 25 exhibiting the scale models of the luxury yacht Mangusta Oceano 148, the superyacht Mangusta 92, the Mangusta 165 as well as Mangusta 130 yachts.

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Flora-Bama's Deep Roots On The Gulf Coast

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Flora Bama history

It’s been nearly 60 years since the Flora-Bama got its start on the Alabama-Florida line. The business has undergone ownership changes and major additions but has kept an atmosphere of comradery and love for others. Ask anyone who has been to the Gulf Coast and they have heard of the Flora-Bama.

Hearing about the bar is one thing, but going offers beachgoers an experience like no other. John McInnis, III is one of the current owners of the famous beach honky-tonk. Along with Joe Gilchrist, Pat McClellan, and Cameron Price, McInnis has worked hard to ensure the Flora-Bama stays true to its roots and people.

Those roots go back to 1964 when the Tampary family opened the Flora-Bama Liquor Store following the construction of the Perdido Pass Bridge. The family sold the store to Joe Gilchrist in 1978. With his love for people and music, the location began transforming into the legendary beach bar now known nationwide.

Gilchrist “added a room on the back of it, which would be known as the ‘main room,’” McInnis explained. “He put a little bar and a stage back there and he invited a friend that was playing in the area, who was Jay Hawkins, to come back there and play. People would come in and the area was growing, but there wasn’t a whole lot down here at that point.”

Word got around, and soon visitors from all walks of life stopped in to enjoy music and meet new friends at the Flora-Bama.

The Flora-Bama exterior as seen from Perdido Key Drive. “You had people from all over the place walking in and listening to the music,” McInnis added. “It started a feeling of comradery and fun that helped the Flora-Bama turn into what it is today.”

In 1986, Navy veteran Pat McClellan joined forces with Gilchrist, bringing even more excitement to the Flora-Bama.

“He was the one that started adding the tents out back and brought more events to the Flora-Bama,” McInnis said. “He added the Bama Dome area and started coming up with all of these wild and crazy events.”

Gilchrist passed away in May 2022. The remaining three owners are focused on continuing his legacy. “We still have Pat McClellan and he’s happily participating at the Flora-Bama. He is still one of our characters that make the place what it is. He’s just a big, tall, strong, loving guy who loves people and loves life and is always the life of the party. He loves seeing people not only have a good time, but he treats people with love and respect.”

Music has always been a thread in the fabric of Alabama, so the list of performers has only grown over the years, and the Flora-Bama now has several stages. The beach bar books over 3,500 musicians annually, and an estimated two million customers enjoy the atmosphere.

“We have what we call the main bar and our honky-tonk on the beach and then across the street you have the Flora-Bama Yacht Club Restaurant, the Ole River Grill, the Flora-Bama Marina and the Flora-Bama liquor store,” McInnis said. “They all grew out of an area that all of the musicians lived in for decades in their campers.”

One of the most well-known events, Mullet Toss, brings over 30,000 people annually. The event started in 1986 when Gilchrist and McClellan were bored on the beach.

“They were bored and they had nothing to do and Jimmy Lewis played the rodeo circuit,” McInnis explained. “He said when they were bored at the rodeo, they would throw cow chips for distance. They didn’t have cow chips, but they did see a dead fish on the beach, so that’s where that came from.”

Whether you are part of a massive event such as Mullet Toss or you visit on a Tuesday afternoon, McInnis said you could expect to have the time of your life, an experience you won’t forget.

“They can expect the unexpected,” he said. “My partner Joe used to say, ‘we thank you for lowering your expectations.’ And when you do that and you walk in, you know, it’s a big old shack and so, there’s nothing pretentious about it.”

The location became a shining mark on the map in 2014 when country music superstar Kenny Chesney released his song “Flora-Bama.”

“There’s ball caps, photographs, dollar bills, and bras,” he sang. “License plates from every state nailed up to the wall.”

Jimmy Buffett, Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, and Riley Green are other high-profile names with connections to Flora-Bama. Some Flora-Bama staples include Jay Hawkins, Rick Whaley, and Jack Robertson.

"Certainly, I didn't want to be the guy that screwed up the Flora-Bama," said McInnis. "A lot of people focus on money and the business side of it first but … at the end of the day, if you focus on making sure people have the best time of their life, and they're treated with respect, and they give you respect in return, and they stay safe doing it, and they have a great time, then the business side of it takes care of itself."

When you're ready to kick back, have a cold one, try some oysters and enjoy music, you are more than welcome at Flora-Bama.

"Come as you are, relax and listen to music and I would say most importantly, meet other people that are from all over the place, that are from all walks of life," McInnis suggested. "I think if you do that you will end up meeting people that you otherwise wouldn't have hung out with because they're different. And you find that you actually have a lot in common and you make some lifelong friends to take with you."

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    Flora-Bama Yacht Club is the perfect place to bring the family and friends for waterfront dining in a casual setting. The kids will enjoy the beach right in front of the tables while dining at one of Orange Beach's best restaurants. ... Opening Hours. Sun - Sat 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. ... (850) 483-6272. [email protected]. Join Our Team ...

  2. Flora-bama

    The Flora-Bama Lounge, is located famously in Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida. It has long been a landmark of the Gulf Shores community and provides live entertainment 365 days a year. ... The Yacht Club. Located on the water, this legendary restaurant serves all your seafood favorites. ... Working hours. Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 2:30 ...

  3. FLORA BAMA YACHT CLUB

    Specialties: Open air, waterfront restaurant located on Ole River. We focus on fresh Gulf Coast seafood, fine steaks, and handcrafted drinks. Tide to table hook & cooks are a big hit with our fishing community. Chef to table experience, casual dress is perfect! Established in 2013. The Flora-Bama Yacht Club is an open air waterfront restaurant on Ole River. With a chef to table experience and ...

  4. Flora-Bama Yacht Club

    Flora-Bama Yacht Club Visit Website. Contact. Address. 17350 Perdido Key Dr. Perdido Key, FL 32507. Get Directions. Phone (850) 483-6272. Email [email protected] The Flora-Bama Yacht Club features open-air waterfront dining on Ole River across the street from the world famous Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar. With a chef-to-table ...

  5. Flora-Bama Yacht Club

    Flora-Bama Yacht Club, Perdido, Alabama. 47,747 likes · 5,683 talking about this · 167,492 were here. Casual fun restaurant located on the water in Orange Beach & Perdido Key. Great family fun atmosphere

  6. Flora-Bama Yacht Club

    Things to know when planning a visit to Flora Bama Yacht Club. Address - 17350 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, Florida, 32507. Phone - 850-483-6272. Hours - Sun - Thu 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm. Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.

  7. FLORA BAMA YACHT CLUB

    Specialties: Open air, waterfront restaurant located on Ole River. We focus on fresh Gulf Coast seafood, fine steaks, and handcrafted drinks. Tide to table hook & cooks are a big hit with our fishing community. Chef to table experience, casual dress is perfect! Established in 2013. The Flora-Bama Yacht Club is an open air waterfront restaurant on Ole River. With a chef to table experience and ...

  8. FLORA BAMA YACHT CLUB

    Specialties: Open air, waterfront restaurant located on Ole River. We focus on fresh Gulf Coast seafood, fine steaks, and handcrafted drinks. Tide to table hook & cooks are a big hit with our fishing community. Chef to table experience, casual dress is perfect! Established in 2013. The Flora-Bama Yacht Club is an open air waterfront restaurant on Ole River. With a chef to table experience and ...

  9. Flora-bama Daily Events

    Daily Events. 365 days of FUN. There is always something fun happening at the Flora-Bama. Come check out Open Mic Night, Ladies Night, Bingo In The Tent or one of the many other events during the week at Flora-Bama. Don't forget to visit the Church on Sundays where "It's OK to not be OK". See the full list of daily events below or check out the ...

  10. Flora-bama Oyster Bar

    Oyster Bar Hours. Sun - Thu 11:00 am - 10:00 pm. Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Oyster Bar Menu. Munchies. French Fries. Golden fried. $4. Queso Fries. Golden fried fries with queso on top. $8. Beef or Chicken Nachos. ... Flora-Bama Store; Flora-Bama Yacht Club; Ole River Grill; Working hours. Mon - Sun

  11. FLORA BAMA YACHT CLUB

    Delivery & Pickup Options - 368 reviews of Flora Bama Yacht Club "As the Flora Bama grew, it had a baby, they named it the Flora-Bama Yacht Club. it has all the greatness of it's big brother, the original "Flora Bama"; however, there adding touches to it that the Big Bama just can't replicate. They have a great deck, yeah just like the it's big brother, but it looks out to a stage.

  12. Flora-Bama Spring Break Information

    We also have two dine-in restaurants located across the street: Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Flora-Bama Ole River Grill. Both open daily at 11AM and both are family friendly all hours of operation! • Ole River Grill will be open from 11AM - 9PM Sun-Thurs and 11AM - 10PM Fri - Sat.

  13. Maxi-Open Mangusta Yachts presented at Boat Shows in Palm Beach and

    Two important events saw the Mangusta Maxi Open by the prominent Italian builder Overmarine again protagonist on the nautical scene: Marine Max exclusive partner for the United States attended the Palm Beach Boat Show, running from March 22 to 25 with the spectacular motor yacht Mangusta 92 and the Mangusta 130 superyacht on display.Burevestnik Group, on the other hand, was the star of the ...

  14. Luxury Rules at the Moscow Yacht Show

    The main Russian Yacht exhibition gathers professional and amateur yacht lovers together under the wing of The Royal Yacht Club.

  15. Novy Bereg Hotel Yacht Club

    Check-in time is 5:00 PM and check-out time is 3:00 PM at Novy Bereg Hotel Yacht Club. Does Novy Bereg Hotel Yacht Club offer free Wi-Fi? Yes, Novy Bereg Hotel Yacht Club offers free Wi-Fi. How far is Novy Bereg Hotel Yacht Club from the airport? Novy Bereg Hotel Yacht Club is 15.8 km from Moscow Sheremetyevo.

  16. Flora-bama Live Music

    The legendary Flora-Bama is famous for it's year-long LIVE MUSIC on five different stages. Whether you want country, rock, ballads or beach music you can find it at the Flora-Bama. Thousands of musicians perform each year and don't miss our famous concerts on the beach. If you need a little away time the Flora-Bama has several beach-front bars ...

  17. FLORA BAMA YACHT CLUB

    Specialties: Open air, waterfront restaurant located on Ole River. We focus on fresh Gulf Coast seafood, fine steaks, and handcrafted drinks. Tide to table hook & cooks are a big hit with our fishing community. Chef to table experience, casual dress is perfect! Established in 2013. The Flora-Bama Yacht Club is an open air waterfront restaurant on Ole River. With a chef to table experience and ...

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  19. Flora-bama Annual Events

    17401 Perdido Key Dr. Perdido Key, FL. 32507. The most famous beach bar in the country, the Flora-Bama Lounge, has numerous Annual Events during the year. Our regular guests plan their schedules around our beach concerts, fishing rodeos, chili cook-offs, marathons and much more. Check out the schedule below for the complete list.

  20. Flora-Bama's Deep Roots On The Gulf Coast

    "We have what we call the main bar and our honky-tonk on the beach and then across the street you have the Flora-Bama Yacht Club Restaurant, the Ole River Grill, the Flora-Bama Marina and the Flora-Bama liquor store," McInnis said. "They all grew out of an area that all of the musicians lived in for decades in their campers ...