The 2025 summer season is over. But some of the best things we sampled at coastal restaurants are still on the menu.

Before you reach for that pumpkin-spice latte, here’s a look back at some of the best things we tasted over the last few months in coastal Alabama. Bonus: Some of them come with an excellent waterfront view.

Wolf Bay Seafood & Steak stretches the definition of "nachos" with its Shrimp Nachos, made with Mornay sauce and fried pita points. Lawrence Specker | LSpecker@AL.com

The Shrimp Nachos at Wolf Bay Seafood & Steak

There’s a bit of a deception in calling this dish “shrimp nachos.” Available at Wolf Bay’s locations in Foley and Orange Beach , it’s built on fried pita tips rather than humble tortilla chips. The shrimp are seasoned and grilled, and instead of queso you

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