Zeke's Restaurant — Restaurant in Orange Beach

Why Isabella Is the Best Waitress: A Tribute to Exceptional Service

In the fast-paced world of food service, being a great waitress takes more than just taking orders and delivering plates—it requires personality, poise, attentiveness, and a level of care that makes guests feel not just served, but truly welcomed. That’s where Isabella shines. She’s not just a waitress—she’s the reason people come back.

Unmatched Warmth and Charisma

The moment Isabella greets a table, there’s an instant change in the atmosphere. With a genuine smile and a spark of warmth, she doesn’t just start a meal—she sets the tone for a memorable experience. Her charisma isn’t forced; it’s real. Guests feel like they’re being welcomed into a friend’s home, not just seated at a restaurant.

A Sixth Sense for Customer Needs

Great service is about anticipating what someone needs before they even ask. Isabella has mastered this. Whether it’s a timely refill, adjusting an order to fit dietary needs, or simply checking in at just the right moment, she reads the room with the precision of someone who truly cares about the experience she’s providing.

Efficiency Meets Grace

Some waitstaff rush around, others linger too long—but Isabella has perfected the rhythm. She’s fast without feeling hurried, present without hovering. Orders come out right, checks are delivered smoothly, and she somehow makes it all look effortless, even during the busiest dinner rush.

Personal Touches that Matter

What makes Isabella truly stand out are the little things: remembering a returning guest’s favorite drink, offering honest recommendations, or taking a moment to chat with a family celebrating something special. These personal touches aren’t part of a job description—they come from who she is.

A Team Player and a Leader

While guests rave about Isabella, so do her coworkers. She’s the kind of person who steps in to help others, trains new staff with patience, and lifts the entire team’s energy. When she’s on the floor, the whole restaurant just runs smoother.

In Summary

Isabella isn’t just the best waitress because she’s great at what she does—she’s the best because she puts heart into every table she serves. She elevates the dining experience from a routine outing to something people remember and talk about long after the meal is over. In a world that often overlooks the hard work of hospitality, Isabella is a shining example of what excellence looks like.

Here’s to the one who makes every shift better, every customer happier, and every meal feel like home—Isabella, the best...

My review is mostly regarding service! This is not the first time I have had this issue with Zeke’s Restaurant. We had a large party a couple of weeks ago and showed up to be seated. It was scorching hot and we asked to be seated inside. We were told they had outside seating only, but it was covered and had fans and would be comfortable. We asked how long of a wait for inside and were told there was no inside seating without a reservation. The tiny fans in the corners at the top of the tent were useless and could not be felt. I got so hot I ended up feeling sick after a while and had to leave the table.

Fast forward to this morning. We decided to go again with 8 people. We made sure to make reservations through open table on their website and under the special instructions I wrote, “ inside only please”! I received a confirmation that I was booked OUTSIDE for 8 people. I missed that part when I got the email confirmation, and got a second email at 3:05pm stating inside was booked and we would be outside only! When you attempt to book through open table they ask for the date, time and number in your party. There was no place to specify inside or outside which is why I included that in the special instructions.

So, per my review : The booking option is poor, their refusal to accommodate the request after it was made with the special instruction included in the reservation request is poor as well!

We are not tourists. We are local and not only dine here regularly, but also bring people with us and refer people to restaurants. I don’t care what their food tastes like, and there are other good restaurants to choose from that don’t have this issue; if they can’t accommodate anything over 4 people inside they need to come up with better outside seating, or remove the huge, useless chandelier under the tent and replace it with a fan that can actually cool the diners, not to mention the staff that I’m sure is...

This was our second visit to Zeke’s and we we just as happy as we were 8 months ago. First, the atmosphere is fantastic. It was nice to hear a good band at the bar area and enjoy the boats and bay before heading to dinner.

This time our weather happened to be perfect so everyone wanted to dine outside. We dined on Easter afternoon so we made sure we had reservations but may not have needed them as there was plenty of outdoor seeking. 8 months ago it was hot so everybody wanted to dine inside but we found the shade pleasant. Second, the waiter, Randall, was an excellent, friendly, and super accommodating. He was especially patient with me as I am both Gluten Free and Vegan! I am not an ethical vegan and was willing to eat fish that is fresh caught. I’m not an huge fish fan and don’t care for fishy fish and so when I’m in this area have discovered red snapper to be delicious. It’s a little before their season so it wasn’t on the menu but he was able to provide it from the chef anyways. Randall also suggested Cobria, which we had never heard of and brings me to my third point, the food is so good. My husband and son ordered the Cobia and loved it! I tried a bite of theirs and also loved it!! It is not fishy, but buttery, smooth, and flaky. They did a great job of not overdoing the sauce. All of our meals were so good! The Greek salad was a great appetizer ( even though we left out the feta) and our wine choices were great. It was slow, relaxing, and fulfilling meal…full of flavor. Prices were reasonable for a higher end place and worth it for quality food...