THE FAIRHOPE INN RESTAURANT AND BED & BREAKFAST

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For nearly 30 years the Fairhope Inn has been a treasured dining and lodging tradition in one of the South's most celebrated towns. The freshly renovated historic home dates to 1906, when visitors to the Eastern Shore arrived by steamboat. Today, tourists and locals alike have made the Inn a destination dining and lodging getaway. Our menu of sophisticated southern creations celebrates gulf seafood, hand cut steaks and locally grown produce & products for lunch, dinner and brunch. The Polo Lounge features craft and classic cocktails, and the Fairhope Inn cellar pours more than 80 selections of wine. Four well-appointed rooms and carriage house offer the best of southern charm and refreshed luxury lodging. With ample courtyard and private dining spaces, we offer event options for up to 300. Whether to dine, stay or celebrate - we look forward to seeing you soon.

PRICE RANGE

$25.00 – $50.00

CUISINES

American, Contemporary, Wine Bar

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks

FEATURES

Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available

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4.0

20 reviews

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Winetraveler15

Daphne97 contributions

Very Unexceptional Brunch

Feb 2020 • none

Had brunch for the third time under the new owner. The menu is small and uninspiring. I ordered the Chicken Rockefeller. It is described as "Crispy Chicken Breast stuffed with Parmesan and Spinach". It was neither crispy or stuffed. There were no cooking marks on the chicken at all. It looked and tasted as if it had been cooked in a microwave. The potatoes were fine. The grits had been on the plate and under a warmer so long that there was a hard skin on top that you could bounce a fork on. The Bloody Mary was straight out of a ZingZang bottle (the bottles were lined up on the bar) and priced at $12 each. Really no reason to return.

Written February 4, 2020

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Debbie628

2 contributions

Rehearsal Dinner

Aug 2021 • none

We recently held our sons and daughter in laws rehearsal dinner at the Fairhope Inn. We were planning this event long distance. Jeffrey the General Manager was amazing and patient working with us and helping us coordinate various details. Paige the owner went above and beyond on the day of the dinner making sure everything was perfect right down to the flowers on the tables. Their staff was equally as impressive including the lead bar tender who did a great job at handing and coordinating two different stations one inside one outside and never missing a beat. The food was delicious as we did a surf and turf and, have since received many compliments from our guest. I would highly recommend this venue and their dedicated and caring staff. I should note as well that my husband said the crab cakes were outstanding. Thank you again to the Fairhope Inn staff for making our night so special and one to remember!

Written September 13, 2021

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amygthompson

Thank you for the wonderful review - and for allowing us the honor of hosting your big event! 🥂

Written May 24, 2022

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Susan T

Foley148 contributions

Excellent Brunch

Nov 2020 • none

We went for brunch based on the recommendation of a friend. The wait staff was attentive but not overbearing. Perfect we thought. The ambiance is really nice. The decor is lovely. The food was delicious especially the fried eggplant with shrimp and the chocoate cake for dessert. The tables were well placed. They do have a porch and it looked like outside dining which we will ask for the next time we go. It is a bit pricey but you don't mind if everything is as it should be. We look forward to returning.

Written November 8, 2020

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amygthompson

Thank you for those thoughtful words - and for appreciating many of the details that are essential to us: service, experience, food (of course!) and customer comfort with COVID-19 safety protocols. We hope to see you again soon!

Written December 28, 2020

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Tony L

Orange Beach9 contributions

Please avoid if at all possible

Oct 2023 • family

No longer a place to recommend to those looking for a place that represents Fairhope hospitality. The CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP of this local Fairhope establishment, which was once an exceptional place to dine, has become a true facade. The new owner has completely given this restaurant an elitist, and might I add, discriminatory vibe. Just the reservation process alone feels like you need to beg in order to have your requests met. Fairhope Inn needs to wake up and realize that it is, and will never be worthy of a Michelin star, so please be cognizant of that.

Written October 21, 2023

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Amy Thompson

We regret the experience you've described, as clearly not meeting your expectations nor our own standard of hospitality. Please reach out directly so we might better understand where things fell short? Paige@dawsondevelopment.com.

Written October 24, 2023

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Lorry R

1 contribution

A plebeian email response from the Inn.

Jul 2024 • couples

My husband and I have gone to Fairhope Inn for several years and just recently had the most insulting e mail about a reservation. The proletarian author said that she? had a hard time finding a server for us as my husband only tips $5.00. This is beyond a fabrication and unbelievable. He generally tips $20.00 and even tips Brian, the head bartender extra. We will never go back there again. I have an idea that there is something else going on with the Inn.

Written August 29, 2024

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jusrn

Fairhope101 contributions

Absolutely wonderful! Four

Feb 2021 • none

Absolutely wonderful! Four of us had dinner and we all agreed that everything was perfect. We started with drinks and wine which were very good. I had the Diver Scallops, my husband had the grouper, and our friends had the Red Snapper. We each loved our entree. Two of us started with a salad and two with the chowder du jour. Excellent. We finished with 3 different desserts which were equally wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Brian was our server and made perfect suggestions. I will ask for him again. Pricy? Perhaps. But well worth the quality of food, atmosphere and service we received. We will be back!! No disappointments.

Written February 19, 2021

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amygthompson

So glad to hear about your five star experience! Always our goal. The Diver Scallops have been a menu signature for nearly 25 years - glad you saved space for our chef favorite desserts, too. We'll share your shout out to Brian - and hope to have you back with us again soon!

Written February 23, 2021

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Sunburned31

Destin129 contributions

A do not miss

Mar 2022 • couples

My wife and I had a wonderful dinner at the FHI. The dining room is quaint but simple elegance. The vinaigrette salad was amazing in presentation and taste. Pork chop was delicious. The wine list is simple, priced very well and offers something for all. Really do think this is a great experience in dining.

Written March 26, 2022

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amygthompson

Thank you for the wonderful words - glad your experience met your expectations and ours as well! Hope you'll return to see us again soon.

Written May 24, 2022

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Tina

Athens102 contributions

A wonderful lunch for special occasion

Oct 2022 • none

The excellent rating is for the food selection, taste, quality, and presentation. We had the grouper and shrimp scampi and both had wonderful seasonings and nice plating. A great place to celebrate any type of special occasion.

Written October 30, 2022

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amygthompson

We appreciate the kind words Tina !

Written October 31, 2022

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ladyrx84

Tuscaloosa131 contributions

Delicious meal

Mar 2024 • friends

Delicious food and great ambiance. I got the seafood special- scallops. It was excellent. All four of us enjoyed our meals. Got the warm fruit tart for dessert.

Written March 16, 2024

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Katherine C

1 contribution

Perfect night …formal dinner for 50!

Oct 2023 • family

Absolutely perfect! We hosted at wedding rehearsal dinner for 50+. The venue, staff and dinner was wonderful! Highly recommend!

Written November 1, 2023

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Korentz

71 contributions

Delicious couples lunch

Dec 2021 • couples

Delicious 5 star lunch! We went for a couples lunch and the food was excellent. Our server Isabel was very accommodating and friendly. The bubble over seafood dip was 10/10 also the fresh catch and the crab cakes were delightful. We would definitely recommend!

Written December 11, 2021

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amygthompson

Love a good couples lunch! Thank you for the wonderful review - the crabcakes are a signature favorite. Hope you'll return again soon!

Written May 24, 2022

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Randy W

37 contributions

I would have given four stars

Feb 2021 • none

I would have given four stars but they need real blue cheese olives for martinis. The waiter did what he could but not quite right. Food and service was good.

Written February 13, 2021

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amygthompson

We appreciate the recommendation - and will get right to work! 🍸

Written February 23, 2021

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Thomas

1 contribution

Rehearsal Dinner

Aug 2020 • none

Had my son's rehearsal dinner at the Inn and everything was perfect. Dining area, food and excellent service. Wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks to Jeff and his staff.

Written September 4, 2020

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amygthompson

Thank you for the opportunity to play a part in your celebration! Hope to see you again soon.

Written December 28, 2020

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John C

Fairhope78 contributions

Visited on leap year day

Feb 2020 • none

Had great food, atmosphere and service. Expensive but worth it. Wine by the glass was excellent. Would return.

Written March 11, 2020

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amygthompson

Thank you John - don't wait another 4 years for a Leap Year Day to see us!

Written December 28, 2020

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mattandrewmatt

23 contributions

Food was disappointing overall

Dec 2019 • none

Decor is lovely and wait staff is as well, however, under the new management the great food we expected just was not there. For instance: 3 people in a party of 4 for lunch ordered the special which was tile fish with a sauce. The size of the fish was decent but the sauce was watery and there was very little of it. It did not enhance the fish at all and all you got was almost tasteless fish. We will not go for lunch again due to this and a week earlier had the chicken which was too dry. The scallops dish came with some type of green which was almost cooked into oblivion. It looked like a 1 1/2 in very overcooked weed. So disappointing and everyone agreed. The beet salad and mushroom soup were, however, very very good. Very much missed fried green tomato with shrimp remoulade sauce...no longer an item and very few other appealing lunch possibilities. On a high side: the wait staff and front desk were lovely and the place was packed so maybe it was just "us".

Written December 19, 2019

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