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.

Amazing wings & several options that make you want to try one of everything! Alpha Gal…read moreaccommodating and everything is individually pan cooked. Very cool place!

Well we try it again since we live in Gulf Shores and really want this place to be good. It has a…read morefantastic atmosphere (Sports TVs, great draft beers on tap, cool theme), also it has really good food. The best part is that it is all baked. They have some of the best coconut shrimps around! They are located in an easy access area right off Hwy 59 South. So why would I give this place a 1 star? Service, their service has got to be some of the most unfriendliness people in the southeast USA. Not a smile, small talk or even a polite thank you. The service does not check on you. If you want anything you have to ask for it. It also took about 45 minutes to get our food. I really wish the corporate office of Island Wings would shut it down and reopen with new management and new staff. This place has everything to make a fantastic local hang out except friendly staff ! Hopefully the owners will pay attention and try to get better staff in the restaurant, however it will be a long time before we try again.

1. Service was excellent, fast, the worker at the window was super sweet…read more 2. Chicken fingers were hot and so good. Love their breading and the seasoning used to prepare it. 3. Fries were cook properly and hot. I would like them seasoned a little more or some seasoning on the side. 4. Toast was toast lol. 5. The slaw was nothing special but good. 6. The facility on the outside was well maintained and clean.

Fresh food, high quality tenders. My crew would very much consider themselves "caniacs", and…read morefoosacklys did not disappoint. Great value and awesome food.

This is a little hidden gem. It's in the back of a shopping center not visible from the street at…read moreall. They have plenty of space inside and also outdoor seating. Weather was just perfect so we sat outside. Family and pet friendly. Felt like this was an only locals place and they staff knew clients by name and their life events. Everyone was so nice and attentive. The menu was straight forward, the food was tasty, portions were perfect and the price was just.

Mallory was our server and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. She gave us…read morerecommendations on food, and we ordered as she suggested, to our delight. I forgot, when we walked in the door, immediately a guy asked what we wanted to drink, and served up a well needed double bloody Mary. Short on bloody, lol. He offered to add more mix but my hubby was very happy with it as it was. If you love animals, and animal photos, paintings, etc, this place is a treat. The walls are lined with photos and pics of some very well loved fur kids. The mural inside was whimsical and fun to look at on our VERY short wait for food. Ok, food. I love fried green tomatoes. Never had it with a Benedict before but I loved it. Hubby had beef tips, squash casserole and onion petals. All delightful. This is good comfort food, well appreciated after a 10 hour drive the night before. Give em a try, especially the bloody mary!

I was very excited to get Zaxby's since we don't have it back home came around 8 PM. Food was…read moreestimated to be ready on the app at 8:10. They told me to pull around to the front spot. Some guy is blocking half the one spot that they have all of the staff in the inside was rolling their eyes and laughing when I asked how long the food would take. I understand it's mostly teenagers that work here, but learned some professional professionalism. Cheese courage were burnt and sweet tea had no ice in it Don't understand my wrap that I put no tomatoes no cucumbers, half of it had tomatoes and cucumbers

Another Chain, Another Review!…read more If you're hungry for some quick grab-and-go food and find yourself thinking, "I want chicken," then if you're in Gulf Shores, AL, by all means swing by Zaxby's! For a fast-food stop, this was a really solid choice. The food was nicely prepared, seasoned well, and everything came out just right. Ordering was pleasant from start to finish, and the drive-thru window attendant had a smile and a wonderful attitude, which always makes the stop even better. Since it's a chicken place, of course we had to go with the wings and try a few different sauces, and honestly, it was better than I expected. So don't be afraid to branch out and try some of the different sauce options. The Zax Pack is also a great choice if you're looking for something that will fill anyone up. And don't forget to grab a shake or a drink, especially if they have one of their specials running. Having stopped here several times, I can honestly say I tend to grab those often. Quick, simple, and straight to the point--definitely a good chicken stop when you want something fast. If you stop by, tell them "Phatt Panda aka 1/2 Time sent ya!" I don't get anything for it, but it lets them know I was true to my word and really did leave them a review.

Best thing: The huge, famous "Throwed Rolls" and the unlimited pass-around sides, like the fried…read moreokra. Type of Food: Classic Southern-American comfort food. Review: Even going during an off-peak time, Lambert's Cafe was completely packed--and it's easy to see why. The food here is great and incredibly plentiful. The catfish was excellent, and the iced tea was top-notch (plus, it comes served in a giant mug that I loved). The absolute highlight of the meal is the massive, fresh-baked "Throwed Rolls" being tossed across the room, alongside the servers walking around handing out generous extra portions of sides like fried okra. You definitely won't leave here hungry. Cons: The restaurant stays incredibly crowded and packed with people, even if you try to visit during off-times. Thumbs up / Thumbs down: Thumbs up! I would absolutely go back.

I haven't been here in 28 years but absolutely needed to eat here when I came back to Foley…read more Random Thursday afternoon, but the parking lot was packed and there was about a 30-minute wait Well worth it for the fun atmosphere. Of course the tossed rolls are fun and tasty. The pass-arounds are also cool and the fried okra is my favorite. I ordered half a rack of ribs that were great. I ordered coleslaw which was average and mashed potatoes which I tried but didn't eat because they out gravy on them (didn't say that on the menu nor did the server mention). The drinks are laughable huge. Fun times, good food and a must visit for vacationers.

Went there for lunch. Amazing experience all the way around. I will definitely be back for the food…read morethe atmosphere and the service and the beer selection. ATMOSPHERE Nothing too special about the atmosphere here. I just love that. It was nice clean open area with large windows and plenty of seating and easy to get around. The bar area look cool and the layout was nice. FOOD this is why you came here, right! All kinds of fish cooked all kinds of different ways. Delicious gumbo. Love that pimento cheese ball appetizer with that blueberry pepper jelly! For lunch, I had the meat and three. It was all good, especially the collard greens. SERVICE THIS WAS MAYBE SOME OF THE BEST SERVICE I HAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS IN ORANGE BEACH THIS WEEKEND. OUR SERVER WAS SO AMAZING. I HATE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT SHE WAS ON TOP OF IT AND SUPER DELIGHTFUL. DRINKS The bar area looked really nice. Most of my table had iced tea which everybody enjoyed. I also got a beer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was very impressed by their beer selection and they are a verified venue on the Untappd app so you can go to that app to look at all the beer selection and even filter and sort the beers so that you can have an easier time selecting the proper beverage. It even came out in a glass that matched the beer that I had! I like that extra touch.

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.