Fort Walton Beach, FL — Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar is officially open for the 2026 season beginning Sunday, March 1, 2026, ushering in another unforgettable spring and summer at The Boardwalk.

Spring Break kicks off the week of March 9, and with it comes the long-awaited reopening of Al’s and the return of the Boardwalk’s nightly entertainment lineup. It’s time to get ready for a fun and busy beach season.

The beachside favorite is welcoming locals and visitors back with its signature burgers, baskets, cold drinks, and homemade custard milkshakes, served just steps from the sand. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and unbeatable sunset views, Al’s marks the start of beach days done right.

New for 2026: Hot Dogs Join the Lineup This season, Al’s is expanding its menu with a brand-new Hot Dog section, positioned alongside its popular burgers and featuring the shared Build Your Way option under both menu items.

All hot dogs feature an All Beef Jumbo Super Premium Vienna Hot Dog served on a toasted potato bun.

Guests can choose from: The Classic Dog – Split and seared, ready to dress as you like — $7.99 Bacon Cheddar Dog – Topped with sliced cheddar and thick-cut bacon — $9.99 Southern Dog – Served on housemade Brussels slaw and topped with smoked pulled pork and barbecue sauce — $10.99

The addition brings even more crave-worthy options to the beachfront staple.

Nightly Entertainment Returns Guests can look forward to the full return of seasonal entertainment, including: Movies on the Beach on Tuesday nights beginning March 10 Pirate Shows on Monday nights starting March 16 Live Music every night beginning March 1 to keep the energy going With Spring Break around the corner and nightly entertainment back in full swing, Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar is ready for another vibrant season on the sand.

Updated event and entertainment schedules can be found on Al’s Facebook page or at AlsBeachClub.com.

About Saltwater Restaurants Inc. Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. has grown to become 11 distinctive entities along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Waterfront views and fresh Gulf seafood are easily the restaurants’ claim to fame, making them a fan favorite for both visitors and locals.

The heartbeat of Saltwater Restaurants lies within the fully operating wild fish processing facility, known as their seafood commissary. The commissary crew receives fresh and local seafood to be weighed, filleted, and quickly distributed across the restaurants on a daily basis. With deliveries arriving straight from the Destin harbor, each year the commissary prepares over 250,000 lbs of fresh-caught Gulf favorites such as shrimp, grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, cobia, wahoo, and amberjack. Saltwater Restaurant’s is committed to bringing fresh local seafood directly from the Gulf to the guest.

Saltwater Restaurant’s dedication doesn’t stop at the table either. The restaurants are fully committed to acknowledging their ultimate asset, the beaches of the Emerald Coast. The company aids in beach preservation initiatives such as hosting bi-annual beach clean-ups and implementing a company-wide “Skip the Straw” campaign. Ongoing events such as waterfront fireworks, luaus, movies on the beach, and pirate shows offer families free entertainment for memories that last a lifetime.

The ongoing love for each restaurant is simple… it’s everything you come to the beach for… delicious food, happy service, and outstanding waterfront views.

Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar Reopens for the 2026 Season with New Menu Additions