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.

Ace's Hanger catered two private parties at our home in the past two weeks and both were perfect!…read more The prices were reasonable and the quantity and quality was spot on! The service and attention to detail pleased all of our guests and owner, Scott, delivered and prepared everything perfectly. First party was a younger crowd and they enjoyed the Taco Bar, the lasagna and charcuterie. Second party was for our retired or mostly retired friends and we loved the Oysters Rockefeller, shrimp cocktail, more lasagna, and Spinach and artichoke dip! It was nice not to have to worry about cooking and I was able to relax and enjoy the party rather than being tied to the kitchen! Scott was great working with my dietary restriction too. He even made me a separate batch of Oysters that were yummy and keto! Plenty of leftovers and everyone was happy to take them home.

We stopped at Ace's on our way to a hotel and were pleasantly surprised to have such a good…read moreexperience at such an unassuming place! We were just about the only family in there and our service reflected that. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and was able to answer all our questions about the menu. Our food was delicious, and I especially enjoyed my fried shrimp and grilled shrimp. Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well, although the coleslaw was a little bland. The decor was neat, with lots of airplane and flying memorabilia. I would definitely say check them out if you're looking for a good meal with a decent price prices and friendly service!

Ace's has become one of my favorite breakfast spots. My go-to is the Full Tank omelette with French…read moretoast, which is basically my way of saying I came hungry and made the right decision. The omelette is filling, the French toast hits the spot, and together they make getting out of bed feel completely worth it. What really makes Ace's special is how clean and welcoming it feels. The staff is so friendly that you feel less like a customer and more like you stopped by a neighbor's house for breakfast, except this neighbor actually knows how to cook. I usually come for breakfast, so I can't speak on dinner just yet. If breakfast is any indication, though, dinner may need to be my next mission.

Shout-out to Cassie at Aces - Pensacola…read more Huge thanks to Cassie for taking outstanding care of us during the Marine Corps League event at Aces in Pensacola. She was hustling all night -- extremely attentive, professional, and on point from start to finish. Service like hers doesn't go unnoticed. She truly elevated the entire evening and made our event even better. Well done, Cassie -- you represented Aces with excellence.

We came in after church and wanted a good home cooked meal but not doing it ourselves. The staff…read moregreeted us and were very nice. I placed our order and it took about 30-45 minutes. I didn't mind that because some of our order had to be cooked to order. We ordered the fried pork chops, mac and cheese with collards and the smothered pork chops with yams and collards. This is the first place I've ever been that served an actual pork chop and not pork steaks. That's a big plus. The gravy on the pork chops was delicious and I liked that rice or mashed potatoes comes with a gravy entree. The yams were just right and the cornbread was on point. The only issue was the mac and cheese. It was dry and lacking cheese and flavor. I know it was around 1:30 but consistency is key! Overall, it was pretty good but that one thing would have taken this review over the top.

Great food and delicious! I wish they were open more often! Worth the drive! I had smothered…read morepork chops and mash potatoes and candied yams and greens and cornbread and dessert! Enough for 2-3 meals! Excellent

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.

The food here is sooooo good. The price is great and the portion is even greater. The people are…read morefamily oriented and very clean and neat. It's a truck but it's also a vibe. I love this place. Best to come to Milton. I can imagine what a restaurant would be like....

I ordered the fried fish and it was amazing! Full of flavor and fried perfectly, I'll def be back…read moreto try other things on the menu!

No white meat in the fried chicken on the buffet & no desserts.otherwise no problems ....read more

Worst Place Ever!!!! I absolutely hated everything and every moment of that place and there…read moreTERRIBLE NON-Seasoned Food!!! I actually Paid exactly $25.00 for a Beef Brisket Dinner Plate with 2 Sides, and I was totally Disappointed!! The Service was very Rude and Very Disrespectful to me!! I waited for 30-Minutes in the Take Out Line, and was the only Black African American Woman there. The Vibe and Ambiance was absolutely Terrible & Very Rude!! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!! TERRIBLE DRY & UN - SEASONED FOOD!!!

I'm guessing that Eleanor's is a family run restaurant. It specializes in BBQ and home cooking…read more This restaurant is located in the parking lot next to the Blackwater Inn. I must have visited on an off night, cause their menu was trimmed down quite a bit. It seems that they ran out of the more popular items. I'd like to comment on how the meatloaf tasted but they were out. I'd also like to comment on the Hamburger Steak, but they were out of that too. When I settled on the cheeseburger, the lady had to check to see if there were any left! BBQ joints are famous for running out of food. But the items I tried to order weren't bbq. It could be considered a good thing running out of food. It shows that it's probably fresh? I surely hope so. My burger was ok. My fries were crinkle cut, so they were probably frozen. There goes my fresh theory. I was told that they had a busy day, and that's why they were out of the items I wanted. I think that Eleanor's is fairly new since I'm the first one to review this property. It'll take a while for them to figure things out. If they've been in business for longer than a month, then someone needs to coach them up. The people were nice, and they deserve a chance to get it right. Only they won't get it from me. I don't plan on traveling through this part of Florida again. Quick Tip: If you chose the Blackwater Inn for your overnight stay, good luck. You'll need it.