Classic on Noble is one of the best restaurants I've dined in and it never disappoints. I had a fried green tomato salad to start and Salmon for the main course. Both were prepared perfectly. I highly suggest this restaurant if you are in the Anniston area. The staff was incredibly friendly and service was great. Treat yourself to a restaurant that has a unique take on many menu items - all of which are outstanding from my experience. read more

lovely ambiance. attentive server but not very knowledgeable about adult beverages in menu. salad was fresh and nicely portioned. pork chop was fantastic! veggies were delish. would definitely go back. read more

The very best food in the south!! I sample Shrimp and Grits in every restaurant, and Classic has the best I've found. The restaurant is beautiful. Everything is excellent every time. read more

Enjoyed our first visit to Classic during the Christmas holiday. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious, and the service was friendly. The chef could teach Birmingham's "best" a thing or two in regards to keeping a menu relevant. I will definitely be going back. read more

Sunday brunch was Devine! Save room for the dessert table, with over 10 cakes to choose from. Yum yum

Two co-workers and I had lunch at Classic today. They had been there before and said it was good, but a bit pricey. I'd never been there but I wanted to try the shrimp and grits because of the hype. Well, it's all that - hype. The shrimp still had the tails attached. The rest of the plate was covered in a cheesy sauce with tomatoes, andoille sausage, and some other ingredients that weren't recognizable. This is not the shrimp and grits meal of the traditional South, and this version is forgetful. One co-worker had a burger, the other had a turkey club sandwich and they bit said their food was good, but not worth the $20/plate. Waiter was slow in bringing our food and returning with our payment. He stopped to take another order after he rans our cards but before bringi by them back to us. Regrettable lunch. I'll probably not be back. read more

Always consistency in both excellent service and excellent food. The shrimp and grits and the fried green tomatoes are the absolute best I've had anywhere in the South. read more

The Sunday lunch is amazing!!! Food, staff and atmosphere all wonderful! Make a reservation you will need it.

I'm not from, nor do I live near, Anniston, but I was told that Classic on Noble would be a good choice to cater my nearby wedding. After calling several times with no answer, I was finally able to leave a message to have the manager call me back. They never did. I quickly dismissed them as a potential caterer, given that they couldn't even call back a potential customer. However, I decided to give them a try for my bridesmaid luncheon the day before my wedding. I made a reservation several weeks in advance for 11:30 am on a Friday. My bridal party and I (6 of us total) arrived to a nearly empty restaurant and were sat in our own room. Our server appeared several minutes later, clearly unhappy to be there. I ordered unsweetened tea to drink, which had not yet been made and apparently inconvenienced our server a great deal, as I was then asked, "what do you want?" In a very rude tone while having my order taken. Once our food arrived, which was only so-so, she hardly came back at all. We had to request a dessert menu ourselves, again with our server seeming very put out that she had to spend more time with us. All in all, we were there maybe an hour. We were all so uncomfortable that none of us wanted to linger and enjoy each other's company, even though the restaurant remained mostly empty for the duration of our meal. I will not be going back, and I am very happy that I did not select them to cater my wedding. I can only imagine the stress they would've added to my wedding day. read more

I have not spent much time in Anniston, but everyone I've met there has said if you're wanting a nice meal, The Classic is the place to go. I found my way through a somewhat dingy alley up into the back entrance to find a beautiful ballroom like establishment with beautiful table settings and fresh flowers adorning each table. This place was clearly a prime spot for business meetings as you saw many groups of men and women in suits and formal attire. I decided to get an authentic experience and chose the Southern chicken for my main meal. It was delicious! It came with bacon flavored collard greens, which I didn't even know I liked. It also came with some very tasty macaroni and cheese, though it did become rather rich after a few helpings. Overall it was a really beautiful experience and I would love to go again and get a spot on the second floor to get a prime view of Anniston. read more

For a full review of my experience at Classic on Noble, take a look at my blog ashlynburch.blogspot.com under the article "A Hallmark Christmas Lunch." read more

The fried green tomato salad alone makes this a restaurant worth visiting. We've eaten here twice and really enjoyed our meals, as well as the old fashioned ambience. Service is excellent as well. read more

I really like the food here. It's always good. I've gone to Sunday brunch which was glorious and I went for lunch on Valentine's Day. The food is always good- and service is hit or miss depending on the day but overall great place. read more

The food here is excellent, a must have is the shrimp and grits,(and I'm a Yankee!) I can't wait to go back just to try something new! The prices are right too. read more

Great buffet style at it's finest. Great atmosphere and great variety of high style southern cuisine.

This is one of the nicest places in Anniston. The food and atmosphere are both excellent. Their Sunday brunch is hands down the best in this part of the state. I know there are people that drive from Georgia to enjoy their brunch. We had my wedding reception here and it couldn't have been better. They have a top notch staff and the owner is very gracious. read more

We came here for a business dinner The food tastes good but 5 out of the 9 people in our party had cold food The restaurant was approximately 10% occupied so we could not put it down to a busy night The wait staff were friendly and courteous I would hope this was an exception read more

Classic on Noble is one of my favorite places to eat in town. It's one of those places where I take friends from out of town, just so I can brag that this place is near my house. For lunch, I almost always order the dill chicken salad, but the noble salad is also amazing. The fried green tomato salad is really good too. I don't go to dinner there much, but I have had some great fish dishes when I've gone in the evening. Classic has a great breakfast and has fed the board of Realtors on several occasions. The place easily accommodates large parties comfortably. The Sunday brunch is definitely the best that Classic has to offer. For around $25, you can eat yourself stupid. Everything imaginable is on this buffet. Some of my favorites include fried green tomatoes, noble salad, seafood salad, pasta bar, shrimp and grits, boiled shrimp, broccoli and apple salad and Texas caviar. One table actually features an omelet and waffle bar where a you select the ingredients and it's made fresh while you wait. Another table has kid food--little hot dogs in buns, PB&J, chicken fingers. This brunch definitely has something for everyone. A table in the rear is completely covered with desserts--cakes, pies, mousse, cheesecake, brownies, etc etc. I usually don't even make it to that table. Everything else is too good to waste space on cake. The decor is also very nice. The art is attractive, and I love the colorful ladies in the women's room so much that I made one of my own. It didn't turn out near as cute. Fresh flowers are always a nice touch, and Classic is always filled with them thanks to Evans Flowers. The are the finishing touch. read more

Wonderful food great staff would definitely recommend to everyone! This is one of the best brunches we have ever had. Beautifully done and also a table for children with mini hot dogs, rock candy and more. You really need to try out. Would recommend you making reservations. read more

One of the best restaurants in Anniston, AL. I had to try the Shrimp & Grits since it was on the "100 things to try in Alabama before you die" list. The shrimp was cooked the perfection. Plump and juicy, and the grits was so savory full of flavors mixed with bacon and turnip greens. David and Kathy (the owners) are the best and I love them! Thank you for taking care of us. Just excellent service. Talk about southern hospitality! The scallops was good as well! Most popular dish is the Shrimp & Grits, Seared Blacken Ahi Tuna, and Blacken Salmon. Should definitely try it out. Never had southern gourmet food before and it was very good. The restaurant upstairs level was my favorite. I felt like I was in a dining room at someone's home, so you get a comfy warm home feel. There's also another room perfect for business lunch and dinner if you are looking for a professional setting to take care of things. They also have a nice bar upstairs and the drinks are served stiff (how I like it). Vodka tonic was what I ordered so it was good. Would highly recommend. They also cater for weddings, and their taste is just impeccable. Love the place... read more

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The first time I ever dined at the classic was on Valentine's Day three years ago. It was buffet style, the food was delicious, and the price wasn't bad either! However over the last couple of years the quality seems to be going down as the price goes up... The last time I dined here I actually had to send a dish back and the dish I got in exchange was definitely not worth the price tag. I probably will not go back :(. read more

Wonderful buffet on the weekend! The fried green tomatoes, and peanut butter cake are amazing!!

Phenomenal meal! The shrimp and grits are out of this world!!! This is the place for a special occasion to impress your significant other! Save room for dessert! read more

Definitely five star restaurant in every way. Food, atmosphere, and service. I can't begin to tell you their best dish because I have had them all and I can't choose. I highly recommend the Sunday Brunch where you can try a little bit of everything! You will not be disappointed. read more

Best brunch ever. So good we had our wedding reception there. Always come back to classic on noble for all the special occasions and events. FYI we don't live in Anniston but it's worth the drive read more

Shrimp and grits was delicious. !!!!! Man I've never liked grits, but this tastes like fettuccine Alfredo with the grits as the fettuccine. Amazing! read more

Price is higher than I usually pay for Sunday brunch, However the elegant surroundings, the piano bar, and the incredible selection of food made me quickly forget the price. I highly recommend this place for an occasional self treat. read more

We have been to Classic on Noble probably a dozen times through the years and it has always been spectacular, until today. While the food was ok, it was not great. The only time we saw our waitress was when she presented our bill. If it wasn't for the young lady that brought us our water and tea, we would have never spoken to anyone but the hostess who sat us. What was once a place that I told everyone " you must go there", now I am not so sure. I know everyone has an off day, and I hope that is the case here. Sadly, it was definitely not worth the money we paid. read more

So far, I've eaten at the Classic twice and loved it both times! The atmosphere is open and fresh and beautiful, the service is great and the food is delicious. The chef takes a new twist with country cooking that lightens it up and makes you feel like you're eating things like fried chicken, mac & cheese, and shrimp & grits for the first time. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

SUMMATION: Elegance in a marvelous historic building in Old Anniston. Enjoy the best restaurant in Anniston. Their excellence in dining, hospitality, and comfort is a treat. The value is good considering their quality, quantity, and care. Proof that Southern Gourmet is not an oxymoron. TITLE: "Southern Gorurmet" [Yelp, review #421. This review was cut down to 1/3 to post on Yelp. See complete review on TripAdvisor. FOUNDER/OWNERS: David and Cathy Mashburn [1] OCCASION: Invited for a dinner reunion by a friend after many years. WINE: Their wine list is good particularly considering the many restrictions on wines by the State. They have 2 Alabama wines including a sparkling Muscatine. Their cheapest red was only okay. FLATWARE: Heavy, high quality stainless, but not silver; good porcelain, but not China. Sunday brunch items in silver chafing dishes. MENU ITEMS: "Shrimp and Grits", "Fried Green Tomato Salad", and "White Chocolate Bread Pudding" may be their most famous dishes (We tried them all). "Noble Salad" is also well received (ordered by our host). They sometimes have frog legs and soft-shell crabs. Blackened scallops, wild Alaskan salmon [2], or Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) also receive raves, but these are hardly southern dishes. The set menu is rather limited, but they have specials. The lack of Red Snapper, turnip greens, okra, or peaches is surprising. "Southern Chicken" is, of course, fried, not baked. Perhaps this is a restaurant in the south and not a southern restaurant? See web page menu. WAITSTAFF: Excellent, attentive, helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly, but not intrusive. SALAD: My First Mate and I split a Fried Green Tomato Salad and it was ample. FRUIT: black berries, raspberries, and strawberries in deserts. ENTRÉE: I had their fresh Gulf grouper special and my First Mate their grits and shrimp. The presentations were very good. The flavor, textures, preparations, and serving sizes were excellent. SIDES: The mashed potatoes and asparagus with the fish and the collards under the grits and shrimp were very good. SERVING TIME: very good DESERT: White cheese bread pudding (more wonderful than any bread pudding I have ever had) and fried cheesecake were outstanding and large. BATHROOM: Sort of hidden around a corner and down a hall. Adequate, clean, simple, large incapacitated stall. COST COMPARISON: A bit expensive, but the quality is worth the price. NOISE LEVEL: The restaurant is quiet with a light background of jazz music. Sometimes their grand piano is played. MADE IN THE USA: They have 2 Alabama wines including a sparkling Muscatine and a total of 37 wines from 5 US states (no Yankee wines). CONFUSION: Their restaurant and their coffee shop seem to be mixed together in some review systems. AWARDS: David Mashburn was named Good Heat Chef (2012, Alagasco); 100 Dishes to Eat Before You Die (2005-2015, Shrimp & Grits, Alabama Department of Tourism); Certificate of Excellence (2012-2014, TripAdvisor). In Alabama's Historic Restaurants (2004, Martin). Classic On Noble has been featured in Southern Living, Historical Restaurants of the South, The Anniston Star, The Birmingham News, and elsewhere. REVIEWS: rated Very, Very Good, 4.5/5, 495 reviews (FaceBook); Very, Very Good, 4.6/5, 107 reviews (Tripadvisor); Very, Very Good, 4.5/5, 21 reviews (Yelp); Very, Very Good, 4.6/5, 21 reviews (UrbanSpoon); Very Good, 3.9/5, 15 reviews (Google); HISTORY: Their Levy and Clark 1894 building was formerly an old Walgreens on the original main street of Anniston. In 1917, during Prohibition [3], the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building were raided by police for being a Speakeasy with dancing. The building was not used again by a business since 1919. The owners began catering in Jacksonville in 1990. Classic on Noble opened in 2003. FOOTNOTES: [1] Robert David Mashburn (56, English, Oct 1958) and Cathryn L. Mashburn (57, English, Aug 1957), 131 Bruckner Circle, Anniston, Alabama 36205, (256) 820-7230 [2] An oxymoron as all Alaskan salmon is "Wild." Aquaculture of salmon is illegal in Alaska. [3] Alabama went on prohibition 5 years (1915) before the USA (1920-1933). REFERENCES: Anonymous. 2014. 100 dishes. Smartphone app, Alabama Tourism Department, http://alabama.travel/100-dishes-app [100 dishes to eat in Alabama before you die.] Martin, G. N. 2004. Alabama's historic restaurants and their recipes. John F. Blair Publisher, 204 pp. read more

Attended a wedding on 18 Jun 2016, to my surprise, I was amazed at the service and the complete satisfaction on the food. I live in Atlanta, where we have great Restaurants, but this was better than any previous attended. I highly recommend dinner here, the food & service is exceptional. Definitely exceeded my expectations Cannot wait to come back and visit on a Sunday. I hear the brunch is the absolute best. Thanks for s great meal and service.. read more

Oh will come back here again & again, from Bham. Excellent dining experience, from the warm welcome from the hostess to the white chocolate bread pudding for dessert! Beautiful ambience, with great service from our precious waitress Lydia. Try the Shrimp n Grits, amazing! Even the bread was delicious! Don't miss this dinning experience. Our sweet waitress, Lydia has us wanting to try the Sunday brunch! Totally stuffed but totally satisfied! read more

I've visited this restaurant several times and the food is consistantly good (very good!). The decor and the friendly service add to the wonderful dining experience. Sunday brunch is a must. read more

Great atmosphere, service, waiters, and food. This place blew me away. It has a certain, for lack of better word 'Classic' feel to it that starts with it's finely dressed servers, white-clothed tables, and food. A must eat restaurant when in the Anniston area. read more

Our group of ten had reservations but had to wait an hour to be seated. In the meantime, other large groups (11-14) who had come in after our group (10) were seated promptly. The Maitre D made no great effort to accommodate us. We finally stated we would split our group. One word comes to mind about the managerial staff: incompetence. I give Classic on Noble a 3 out of 5 simply because the food was fair to good. read more

Best food ever. Hands down. The lunch menu is awesome, and Sunday brunch is amazing. Definitely my favorite place to go whenever I'm home from Birmingham. Pricing isn't bad for the quality of food you receive. The owner and family are absolutely the sweetest people ever. The chicken salad and fried cheesecake are worth every penny. read more

Amazing Sunday brunch!!! Great atmosphere and super nice folks. Think the Shrimp and Grits was my favorite.

This place has elegant decor and a pretty solid front of house staff. However if your plate cost is at minimum 23 dollars for a dinner entree on a Saturday night the food better be hot and not just having sat under a heat lamp for 6 to 9 minutes. The expo who let that one fly should be tarred and feathered, all and all it was a rather pleasant experience yet you could tell after waiting for 45 minutes for our food the kitchen probably was going down in flames or at best not working as a team. This was the first plate I have ever sent back to the kitchen in my ten year career as a chef. I apologize to the line cook who is reading this knowing that he played our twelve tops food and allowed it to not cohesively be served to our table hot and ready to consume. It is necessary that we must strive for excellence regardless of the situation because every day we touch people's lives with the food we serve. read more

Probably the best restaurant in Anniston. It is an upscale southern cuisine restaurant with beautiful decor. The shrimp and grits (Jumbo white gulf shrimp scampied served over grits with fresh collard greens, andouille sausage, tomatoes and bacon topped with shaved parmesan cheese) is one of my favorite dishes as well as the Noble Salad. (Fresh greens, sliced strawberries, sliced apple, cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, spiced pecans and a tangy dressing) Also good is the sushi grade blackened tuna. But I haven't had anything here that I haven't loved. read more

The Menu is great and the food is delicious! You will enjoy the decor with all of the chandeliers and elegant decor... White tablecloths, and even the white napkins are fabric--- not paper! I have always experienced friendly and very professional service from their staff. It is also a place for groups dining. (Something that is an unexpected surprise for this small town) just off I-20 between Atlanta and Birmingham. Easy to find, in downtown Anniston on Noble Street. read more