For nearly 25 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 southern coastal menu features gulf seafood, hand cut steaks and locally grown produce. Four well-appointed B&B rooms and carriage house offer the best of southern charm and refreshed luxury. Whether to dine, stay or celebrate a special event - we look forward to seeing you soon. Our seasonal menu celebrates hand cut steaks, Alabama Gulf Seafood and a zealous pursuit of local products.
Our southern coastal menu features gulf seafood, hand cut steaks and locally grown produce. Four well-appointed B&B rooms and carriage house offer the best of southern charm and refreshed luxury. Whether to dine, stay or celebrate a special event - we look forward to seeing you soon. Our seasonal menu celebrates hand cut steaks, Alabama Gulf Seafood and a zealous pursuit of local products.
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With a nod to New Orleans' famous Galatoire's Friday Lunch, the Inn wraps the work week with a Friday Lunch menu featuring NOLA classics. The Polo Bar takes its name from the work of celebrated area artist B'Beth Weldon and a sport with a rich history on the Eastern Shore. Our mixology menu is as inspired as our food: the Cucumber Cooler, Cold Brew Martini or Polo Punch are not to be missed.
When the Beckner's built their Midwestern farmhouse-style home in 1906, Fairhope was a town of just a few hundred visionary dreamers. Established by utopian Quakers at the turn of the century, Fairhope drew writers, artists, thinkers, and innovators from around the country. Visitors traveled by paddleboat steamer across Mobile Bay and stayed at balmy cottages on the shore.
From wedding receptions to bruncheons, family celebrations to corporate functions - we love to celebrate. The Inn offers a variety of venue options to accommodate up to 300 guests between porches, private dining areas and courtyard patio. Our events team has coordinated hundreds of events with seasoned local vendors including flowers, photography, music, and event rentals.
The Polo Bar sports the award-winning work of B'Beth Weldon - an internationally exhibited and collected Fairhope artist. Paige immediately turned to her friend in a search for the bar's signature look, and few know polo from a paintbrush quite like Weldon.
A childhood equestrian herself who watched the Point Clear Polo Club from a blanket with her family back in the 60's, Weldon 's polo works are found at the United States Sports Academy and in galleries and private collections around the world.The bright, comfortably sophisticated feel today comes from the design talents of Lila McDuffie Bailey.
A childhood equestrian herself who watched the Point Clear Polo Club from a blanket with her family back in the 60's, Weldon 's polo works are found at the United States Sports Academy and in galleries and private collections around the world.The bright, comfortably sophisticated feel today comes from the design talents of Lila McDuffie Bailey.
Consistently dubbed one of the South's best places to visit and live, there is no shortage of reasons to love Fairhope, Alabama. The Fairhope Inn is nestled in the center of our charming, walkable downtown just a short walk from Mobile Bay. With a population of about 17,000, Fairhope sits on bluffs overlooking the water where visitors traveled by steamboat in the early 1900's.
Reviews (9)
Deb B.
Sep 27, 2021
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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
Mr. G.
Sep 03, 2021
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It's okay. It's definitely not the best food I've ever had but it does make for a nice little date night. The porkchop was good, not great but the sauce they put on top is a 10/10. Sweet potatoes were also great. Asparagus was as plain as it could get. Couldn't even eat them. Would go back again but not often.
Judy Poag
Aug 21, 2021
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I gave it 5 stars but it's really the 4 6 on the reviews .
But it is not a 4.
First, $3.50 cava a great brunch value and nice and dry.
Crab cakes with poached eggs delish. Ask for extra hollandaise. I could use a little more bite in the mix but just right for the bride.
And all the poached eggs were just right. You know, holding well sitting there and then just floods when you pop it Perfect.
Flash fried oysters. Batter a bit heavy for the smaller ones but the perfect thickness do the large ones. And they know the fry time, cooked thru with that little burst of liquid in the bite.
Sous chef
But it is not a 4.
First, $3.50 cava a great brunch value and nice and dry.
Crab cakes with poached eggs delish. Ask for extra hollandaise. I could use a little more bite in the mix but just right for the bride.
And all the poached eggs were just right. You know, holding well sitting there and then just floods when you pop it Perfect.
Flash fried oysters. Batter a bit heavy for the smaller ones but the perfect thickness do the large ones. And they know the fry time, cooked thru with that little burst of liquid in the bite.
Sous chef
David Kirk
May 18, 2021
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Ellen Potts
Apr 13, 2021
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Every time we are in the area, we dine here and the experience is consistently outstanding! The food is exquisitely prepared with a fine selection of wines to go along with the meal. The wait staff is knowledgeable and solicitous without being intrusive. If you are looking for fine dining on the Eastern Shore, look no further!
Randall Allen
Apr 04, 2021
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Ryne Teague
Aug 13, 2020
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Jeffrey handled our rehearsal dinner this past week and it was perfect. I really enjoyed having the bar area open so guests could mingle until we sat down to eat. They were extremely flexible with the menu as well though we ultimately went with their recommendation. All of the guests loved the location and the food may have even better here then the actual wedding!
Tim Caldwell
Jun 18, 2020
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Crosby Taylor
Nov 13, 2019
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The renovation is fantastic and so is the food (which is important). However, Jeffrey the manager was very unfriendly and put upon to help me with facilitating an engagement/birthday brunch (for 14 people). The wait staff was also less than sub par. New management and better staff training would make this restaurant 5 stars; the food was fantastic.
