Southern food includes Meat-and-Three restaurants, barbeque, fried ANYthing, fresh caught fish, and…read morehunted game. Hominy, hush puppies, cornbread, grits, Alabama white sauce on any meat, especially smoked chicken, are all popular in Alabama. BBQ is practically a religion in the South! As former certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) certified judges, my husband and I completed the training and paid the fees to be certified. The "KCBS way" is different from a lot of people's preferences in that, for example, a BBQ rib should actually have some "pull" to it, meaning, when you bite into it, your mouth should leave a mark in the rib. This means "fall off the bones" ribs are not KDBS quality, despite how many love that rib consistency. The KCBS judges slots fill up so quickly and required us to travel at our own cost and we did not judge any KCBS events. Back to Southern food. Deep fried double Oreos are one of the many fried foods here in Huntsville, and Melt restaurant features them on their menu. Meat-and-Three restaurants feature a meat (usually fried pork chop, meatloaf, BBQ, fried catfish, country fried steak/chicken) and three sides (fried okra, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked potato, potato salad, cole slaw, French fries) and bread options such as cornbread, rolls, hush puppies. While Southern Cooking is absolutely delicious, I have to limit it because lets face it, it is high in calories and cholesterol. When I do indulge, it's shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and fried whole okra.

This is really a Rouses grocery store with an excellent deli area. I like that the meats and…read moreofferings are fresh. I like to get my fruit here because it is often locally sourced and very fresh. The staff is always helpful and cooperative. Sometimes it's pretty busy because of tourists, but everyone is always kind.

We had a fabulous meal at The HOTEL Magnolia, LLC last night! It is obvious that the owners buy,…read moreprepare and serve the absolute finest fresh local ingredients in every dish. The Fried Crab Claws were huge, meaty and delicious. Mushrooms appetizer the same. Salads perfect, Fried Soft Shells large, crispy and perfect. New side charred Brussel Sprouts awesome. Bushwacker superb! Peach/Apple Beignet decadent! Our Server Jamie, attentive, professional and right on time! Thank you Hotel Magnolia Restaurant and staff for a memorable dining experience!

The atmosphere is completely charming and adorable. Very old-school, Southern charm vibes…read more The food is always delicious and they serve fairly large portions for a super reasonable price! You definitely get your money's worth. I've been 3-4 times now for lunch, and the only thing I don't love about it is that the staff isn't typically the friendliest or most attentive. Our server Sarah we had once was great, but the folks who greet you when you first come in always make us feel like we are an inconvenience or like we shouldn't be there. Kind of weird. But the servers have always been fine!

We arrived around 3:30 pm and they were not busy. We were greeted immediately and seated by a very…read morefriendly and upbeat server who went above and beyond to keep us happy. Our food came out hot and excellent in taste. My friend stated his burger was real good and the patty was homemade and the trimmings were fresh. My pork chops were seasoned and fried to perfection. The sides are true southern style. They have soft music in the background i barely noticed. The restaurant was clean and open. We will return to try another meal.

Food was great and fresh. I got the pork chops with mash potatoes and gravy and fried okra. The…read moreonly problem that arose for me was I was sat down immediately when I arrived. The server took my drink order but never returned back. An older gentleman asked if i have been waited on after I waited 35 mins. I told him no and he went and got me my drink. Then another 20ish mins passed and another employee asked if had my order taken. I also explained no and she went to the back and grab another employee. The employee was in the back washing dishes. Now the new server/ dishwasher lady took my order for me. I will try Hattie's again due to the food being great. It's not a quick lunch spot. Come when your not in a rush and enjoy the great food.

Awesome family and friends. The best mixologist I have ever experienced. It's a must drop in if…read moreyou are new to Foley. You will be family.

Service is very good. Good old boys watering hole. Cold beer and pleasant people. Smoking can…read moresometime be a little much but most of time it is OK.

Great atmosphere. Great service and great food! Dishes were…read morenot cookie cutter but unique and flavorful! We had a group of 19 ladies and everyone loved it!

I went after church on Sunday with my sister and brother in law about 1:45 pm. The place wasn't…read morecrowded. Had a laid back beach vibe. They had a meat and three sides which is a southern thing. I chose the fresh catch. with side salad, boiled red potatoes, and greens. I had asked the server for the salad first. But it was brought with the meal. The salad was fresh and crisp, with a surprise of a small Peppa dew pepper. Blazing red with a little heat and delicious. Haven't seen them in a restaurant ever. Unfortunately my fish and potatoes were cold, cold and butter congealed. The greens were warm and good I had also ordered the cornbread. It was refreshing to see that it wasn't the usual cake like kind, plus not the ultra sweet kind either. More bread like with a hint of sweetness. Delicious. The fish and potatoes had a nice flavor but unfortunately the cold food spoiled the experience. Since I was a guest of my sister I didn't say anything about the cold food. What a disappointment. Maybe when I return things will be better.

Server was wonderfully friendly and politely accommodating but that won't entice us back. My…read morehusband's review of his burger is, "nothing to write home about." his fries LOOKED perfectly done but they were soft. I ordered a cup of crab bisque with a side of mexican cornbread. The cornbread was hard. Maybe it was supposed to be though as it came with a side of melted butter (pictured) i used it as a crouton in my tepid (i asked if i could have it heated) but well-seasoned bisque. This space has changed many times over the years and we give it a chance each time. ONE chance :/ Oh! And The previously opened mayonaise came out of an unrefrigerated cupboard with the other condiments.

We enjoyed eating at Down South Kitchen. Katelyn was very attentive. We will definitely be back…read moresoon! The crab and shrimp gumbo was wonderful, spicy and full of seafood and flavor. Prices were amazingly reasonable. Jambalaya and salad for me. My spouse enjoyed the blackened fish and the wonderful breaded fried green tomatoes with hollandaise were incredible! The best fried green tomatoes I have had since I had mom's. The jambalaya was ok, not anything super special. We were so full we had plenty of leftovers. Took home bread pudding. The location is clean and casual. We took home the bread pudding.

This was our first time here....OH MY GOSH! why did we wait so long to come here before?? There…read morewere 3 of us and we ALL insisted this was by far the BEST breakfast we've had! We were able to be seated right away & had prompt service. I had the biscuits & gravy with a side of sausage patties. BEST I'VE EVER HAD!! I always order biscuits & gravy everywhere we go...these homemade biscuits were light & fluffy and the gravy was also outstanding with chunks of sausage in it, even the sausage patties were great! My boyfriend had country fried steak with gravy, eggs, cubed potatoes & toast. He ate every bite...said all was fantastic. Our friend had the breakfast casserole...she absolutely loved it and when she saw my biscuits, she ordered one for herself too. She was genuinely happy with everything too! Even the coffee was great...Red Diamond. The ONLY thing missing was homemade hash browns :( WOW! we WILL be back!

This is the first time we've tried this restaurant…read more Our waitress Madi was excellent! The Atmosphere was clean and convenient location. The Food was Amazing! It did take some time to get our food but it was definitely worth it! We are definitely coming back.

We just love Lambert's!!! every time my family and I visit Gulf Shores. We make this our final stop…read moreon our last day of our vacation. We love the location. We love the service and of course the food is so awesome. The friendly weight staff comes around throughout your entire dining experience and provides so many awesome sides in addition to your dinner selections. The staff comes around and brings fried okra, smothered potatoes, and various other delicious southern side dishes. The food is so delicious and definitely remind you of HOME and the variety of menu items are perfect and so so so yummy. The 32 ounce mugs with your drink of choice is hilariously, huge and so generous... we also learned on this trip that you could purchase one of those jugs to go. The ambience is cool. It kinda reminds you of an old country restaurant with wooden benches and historical items, pictures, and memorabilia all throughout the entire restaurant. The biggest part and honestly a fun part for families is this is also the place that's coined "Throw em rolls" where they throw huge hat and fresh dinner rolls to your table so at any time you can see flying rolls throughout the dining room rooms. It's so much fun. I would definitely add this to your list if you are in the area to check out. The food, the service is really great and just a very simple, casual dining experience.

Lambert's is definitely an experience! I'll admit, when I first heard they literally throw the…read morerolls across the restaurant, I thought it sounded a little strange, but once you're there, it's actually really fun. The rolls come out fresh and hot, and they're really good! They also come around throughout the meal with different "pass-arounds" that they serve right at your table. I tried the fried okra and really enjoyed it. There were several other options being passed around as well, so you definitely won't leave hungry. For my meal, I had the chicken wings and was very pleased. Other family members tried the country-fried steak and shrimp, and everyone seemed happy with their food. The portions are generous, and even the drink cups are GINORMOUS! Service was good and timely, especially considering how busy and lively the restaurant was. It's very family and kid friendly, and you can tell Lambert's has been around for a long time and has become an experience in itself. My biggest recommendation: make a reservation, especially if you're coming with a large group. Without one, you could easily be looking at a 45-minute wait or longer. Overall, I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to experience Lambert's. Good food, good service, a fun atmosphere, and catching a hot roll flying across the restaurant makes for a pretty memorable meal! Definitely worth experiencing at least once.

Brought my dad here for his first encounter! He loved it! As does anyone else in Baldwin County…read morethat knows about this jewel. The food is down right southern cooking and complete perfection! The atmosphere-laid back, no frills but clean and welcoming. A must for anyone close by!

Well, this has been a mainstay in the Fairhope area since 2011, and has always been a favorite for…read morea good, filling meal. The amount of food to choose from is vast. Veggies and side Turnip greens Mashed potatoes Mac and cheese Cabbage Corn Rutabaga Pinto beans Green beens Rice Entrees Spaghetti Baked chicken Fried chicken Pulled pork Fried fish Buffalo Bites Chicken and Dumplings Chicken livers Also turnip soup Salad bar Rolls, cornbread and a bunch of desserts. One interesting thing is that while it is all you can eat, they serve it cafeteria style. So you tell them what you want and they put it on the plate. This must have changed since COVID. You used to be able to serve yourself. The food is good, but it taste like someone is cooking scared. Nothing had any seasoning. Nothing popped with flavor. No smoke on the pulled pork (I got outside meat to be able to taste it) Bland spaghetti, bland chicken and dumplings, bland greens, bland, bland, bland - except for the fried chicken and fried fish which were okay, compared to the rest. Service was not overly friendly, or even friendly either. Pretty much here's your seat, here's your drink. I would probably come back one more time. Definitely will not come back if the next time is like this time. 2 1-2 stars is what I would give it. Rounding up to 3 in memory of a place that used to be a lot better.

Really great little dive bar with a good Philly cheesesteak and a great vibe. Our waitresses were…read moreattentive and quick. We really enjoyed it!

It's been 6 years since my 4 star and gotta report that this spot is a solid 5 and continuing to…read moreimpress!!! ​My honey and I were already regular locals back then, but over the years they have somehow continue to kick things another level when you're not paying attention :-); The Philly cheesesteaks are still the absolute gold standard around here, which is saying a lot coming from someone who used to live right in Philadelphia and knows the real deal. I have a few faves like the cheesy mushrooms and the BBQ shrimp, and nowadaya you can't just look at the regular menu. You have to check out their daily specials board because they are constantly knocking it out of the park with creative new dishes and fresh catches. ​The atmosphere is just even more welcoming, but the outdoor seating is much improved with some sand and stage, perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. They updated their operating hours too, so they are now open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Whether you want to escape the usual tourist trap seafood lines, watch a game on their big screens, or just grab a ice cold beer, or really strong drink, with friendly folks, this place just keeps getting better. If you haven't been by lately, you are seriously missing out. Highly recommended!!! 5/26/26