The Gift Horse 

Restaurant & Gift Shop

"Foley's Landmark Restaurant"

 

About Us

Built to be The Foley Progressive Club, the clubs membership consisted of a "group of men, the founders of Foley -- Mr. Foley was from Chicago -- who thought the town needed a place to hold concerts, dance, and cultural events."

 

 

Mrs. Jackie McLeod

 

Foley's only landmark restaurant offers the most unique dining experience.  The restaurant is located in a building that was built in 1912.  This grand old building with its beaded pine walls and ceilings is open for the enjoyment and merriment of people from all over who enjoy dining in complete luxury, yet a casual atmosphere.  The building has retained its 1912 charm.  When it opened, 400 people attended the first dance.  The abstract reads "many came from as far away as Bay Minette".  In 1937 the building was sold to the American Legion, Post 99, and was used during World War II as the USO Club.  It has housed several hardware stores.  During the 1950's the building was a skating rink.  The building holds many memories for Baldwin County residents, like the local man who met his wife there in 1937.

Jackie McLeod and her husband, Dr. Kenneth McLeod, purchased the historic building in 1984.  Renovation began that same year.  Large brass chandeliers highlight the main dining room, which Jackie decorated with plush green carpet and beautiful stained leaded glass.  A large painting in a gold frame accents one wall.  This art work was painted  between 1900-1910 by the woman who was commissioned to do the paintings aboard the Queen Mary.

 

209 W. Laurel Avenue

Highway 98, one block west of Highway 59

Foley, Alabama 36535

(800) FOLEY-AL or

(251) 943-FOOD (3663)

 

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