This place is wild in so many ways. I would have never pictured a place like this existing in southern Alabama, yet here it is, thriving and expanding. Allow me to explain. It defies all logic of concept. It's not a restaurant, but it is. It's not a grocery store, but is.... It's not a liquor store, but... It's such an interesting evolution of business man. You could never just start something like this. It's just been percolating for a good while and just evolving along the way. They now are in the whole building they lease as the concept has grown. I love to see a family business evolve and grow! It's call Derk's Filet and Vine. I was thinking steakhouse when I heard we were going here. It is a butcher shop (slash) wine and beer store (slash) grocery store (slash) caterer (slash) that happens to also sell a wildly popular Meat and Three Caferteria Style lunch that lines up people sometimes in the hundreds. Insanity. My reasons for being here are even more insane to be honest. Nonetheless, I am so glad to have had the opportunity to see this place while I am still alive. The folks working here are fantastic! Super helpful and friendly. I dig some AL hospitality! I had never been to Montgomery before. My lunch was too freaking notch!! Yum. Yum! I'll be back. It's in the stars. Written well before you or I were around or awake to realize. Can't wait to eat some fried chicken next time!! '26 - 33 read more

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First time here and is reminiscent of a bygone era. Can tell there's lots of regulars that come here, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Word to the wise - don't come after 1 and expect a full selection of food. At that point, you'll have to pick from whatever is left, but it will be affordable and tasty. read more

Filet & Vine - Made my own kind of veggie combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

We had a wonderful lunch at Filet & Vine on our way through Montgomery. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was welcoming. It's easy to see why this place has such a great reputation. We'll definitely make it a regular stop whenever we're passing through. Highly recommend! read more

Always great food, home cooked! Friendly and helpful staff! Great selection of craft beer cans and steaks too!

Meat and 3 like you'd find in a small town in the south, but with the bonus of a cute market and wine shop built in. Unique combinations. Porkchops were solid and jalapeño cornbread was great. Pretty flavorful food to be prepared in such large batches. Service to the extent that their is service as a self serve spot was good as well. Only drawbacks are portions were sort of small for the price/market and not a fan of places that are full self service but prompts for 20% iPad tips. Would go back when in town. Taste: 8.5 Service: 8 Vibes: 7 Value: 6.5 read more

Filet & Vine - Pork chop, broccoli, Mac n cheese, jalapeño cornbread - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Quick and delicious! The fried catfish was good and the broccoli was fresh. Jalapeño cornbread was also quite good. The restaurant also doubles as a liquor store! Great neighborhood spot for lunch. read more

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Very good southern style food with lots of options. We preferred the fried chicken over the pork chops. The cabbage was really good!

Great food and good service, if you loved the Soup Nazi from the TV series Seinfeld , you'll love their lunch time buffet line !!

Great experience. Had a nice visit with the owner and his daughter. Food was spot on.

Stopped by for lunch on the way back to NC. You need to stop here. Cafeteria style plating, everything.is.delicious. Seriously, I wish I could take them home. The service was awesome. Everyone was southern hustle friendly. They were hopping at 11am on a Wednesday. But nothing suffered. Great selection of unique beer and wine too. read more

Filet & Vine - Plate 1: Salmon croquettes, greens, squash casserole Plate 2: Fried fish, Mac n Cheese, Broccoli and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

The staff were friendly and I loved the food. I also liked the variety of meats, vegetables and deserts.

Great food, great service, no ambiance. This is a small buffet in a deli. Quality of the offerings is excellent.

Buffet or order at kiosk. Country cooking. So many delicious sides to choose from. So fast and service is very friendly. Jalapeño cornbread is so good. read more

My coworker suggested this place to me about two years ago when I started my current job. I've never been disappointed with a meal or the service. On this visit, I had the fried pork chops, broccoli casserole, greens with a roll. My entrée and sides were perfectly seasoned. The people at the steam table were all very nice and courteous. There is a young lady at the register who has the sweetest voice. Filet and Vine is a restaurant and meat market all in one. It reminds me of the mom-and-pop establishments from the 50's and 60's. If I lived closer to Montgomery, I would purchase some freshly cut meat at the meat counter. Filet and Vine is perfect for a good home cooked meal and if you want to pick up some fresh ingredients to prepare dinner, you can do that too! read more

Filet & Vine offers a nostalgic atmosphere stocked with meats and beverages in addition to a bustling buffet line. Today was my first visit in many years so I was really looking forward to it. I also took a coworker for her birthday today. The one thing she wanted was the squash casserole, but it was way too salty. The baked Mahi-Mahi was dry and bland. I really wanted to like it more than I did. I would probably try it again. Everyone deserves a second chance. read more

Reviews said best fried chicken, we were served a fried boneless chicken tenders, smaller than the cornbread. They were ok. We also got the pulled pork, wild rice, Lima beans, mac n cheese, and sweet tea. That is what earned the 4 stars. Cute store, friendly staff, and the deserts looked great. Would definitely come back, just not for the chicken. The fried pork chop and ribs looked amazing. read more

Filet & Vine - Three fried boneless tenders advertised as fried chicken breasts, wild rice, black eyed peas, and cornbread muffin. - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Hot bar food selection is awesome!!! On any weekday, there are about 5 different meats, numerous vegetables and casseroles, cornbread muffins (plain or Mexican), delicious tea or soft drinks. The noon hour is busy, busy, so parking is hard to find. Kitchen closes around 2 or 3:00 pm. The store, meat market and wine shop is open much later. read more

I got the standard meat and three for my first time experiencing a meat and three buffet. There wasn't exactly instructions on how to order but I listened to those ahead of me to figure out when greeted in line you said your meat and if you were eating in or taking out. The sides are listed on a board before you order but if you're like me they all went out the window when you saw the food. The servers were great while I looked over the options and then picked. The fried chicken was perfection, the mac and cheese was great after adding a little more salt & pepper, the sweet potato casserole was super sweet but fantastic, the corn soufflé was good enough but I'd probably switch out for a different side in the future. The star of the show was the jalapeño cornbread. I'd eat those all day every day if possible. It was perfect spice level. The sweet tea here was also good. Definitely southern sweet but not too overpowering. read more

Picked up several plates Togo for myself and my parents. Everyone ate til we were stuffed. Every meal I have had from Dirk's has been delicious. In general, it's a meat and two plate, but I can't control my hunger and usually order one more side item. Go a little bit early if you want to get a good park! read more

Filet & Vine - To go plate of fried pork chop, sweet potato casserole, newt potatoes, unforgettable broccoli and cheese, cornbread - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Great food and amazing service!! Everyone is friendly. Great food choices especially the sandwiches

Great Lunch. Always good and fresh! Awesome steaks!!! Fast service. Friendly atmosphere. Needs new ice machine.

Looking for a meat and three or more, Filet and Vine is the best in town. Always the best food! Hot and tasty!

Well on this visit didn't get to chow, due to covid 19 the restaurant closed serving food at 3:00pm. read more

Filet & Vine - a display of coffee machines - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Went on a date here for lunch - you have to wait in line because it's a cafe and they're really busying during lunch hours. everything on this plate was delicious. In addition - the sweet tea was amazing and the staff incredibly friendly read more

Filet & Vine - a meal in a plastic container - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

I wasn't a big soup eater until I started getting the soup. It's a different surprise every day. I highly recommend it

Filet and Vine is a diamond in the rough! I've been here numerous times this summer and I'll surely miss it as I venture my way back home to Colorado. Filet and Vine is essentially a pretty awesome deli/bakery/liquor store/winery/southern buffet. Yes, all of those things in one. More often then not I end up ordering the bahn mi because let's be honest, it's freakin amazing. Essentially it's a grilled pork sandwich with a delicious slaw, pickle, and aoli that bring it all together. The ingredients are like a party in your mouth. It's so good I've found myself dreaming about it. I've also tried the Ruben which was good but it definitely wasn't the bahn mi. While you wait for your food your sure to be mesmerized by the assortment of beers, wines, and baked goods. I never got around to trying out the hot line but it features tasty looking southern favorites like fried chicken, cat fish, ribs, mac, cobblers, potatoes, etc. You should note that they usually close at 7 pm and they are closed on Sunday's. If you find yourself in the area and your looking for a delicious bite to eat, stop by, JUST DO IT! read more

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Well since it is going to force me to write a review then the food is very good and the workers are very kind. We enjoyed it.

The food is always great. The service is normally pretty fast! They have the best potatoes with cheese.

We were in Montgomery for a training at the Hospital, and needed a close/quick place to eat. Most folks were going to fast food restaurants, but a colleague consulted a friend from the area who suggested Filet and Vine! We arrived at the peak of lunchtime, thankfully found a close parking spot, and wandered in. This place was hugeeee!!! And the hot bar options were amazing with so many options! The salad bar (from what I saw) was also quite extensive. These sorts of places are great for large groups, to ensure everyone can find something to eat. My steak was excellent, as was the squash casserole. I got a piece of Reese's cake for dessert, but couldn't hardly eat it because it was so rich, and I was so fill from the meal! I've bookmarked this place in case I'm ever back in Montgomery.... and so should you! read more

So. Damn. Good!! We stopped here on our Way back from the beach and loved it!!!!!!!!! read more

Filet & Vine - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Found this by accident. Saw it was packed Friday lunch. Really good hot bar with lots of unique beverages. Butcher meats a bit pricey but they looked exceptional. Will visit again next time I'm in town. read more

Filet & Vine - Lots of really unique things like this.... - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

This is becoming one of my favorite places to go for lunch!!! Good service and very friendly people.

I was in this area earlier today after leaving an interview and I really wanted to eat some healthier options. So I came across this place searching on yelp and decided to try it out. They have so many options to choose from! They have burgers, philly cheese steaks, soup and salad bar and aa hot bar with meat snd 3 options! This place also sells bottled wine, beers and a few small grocery items. I ordered the Chicken Piccata with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese snd squash casserole. Overall my meal wasn't bad, it was just ok. I was so hungry I ate every bit of my food, lol. I'm trying to stick to a low carb diet, but I will definitely try something with more carbs next time!! A little noisy by the counter where people are ordering food, but in small sit down area was a little quieter. read more

Filet & Vine - Chicken piccata, broccoli and cheese and squash casserole. - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Absolute smash hit, delicious. Down home, real deal. Everything is delicious. It was sooo good, we had lunch there, and then got some more food to go to snack on later. Simply mouthwatering. And the service was great too, real friendly here. Terrific beer and wine selection. If you don't like this place, there is something wrong with you. read more

Filet & Vine - delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

This is one of my favorite places to eat lunch or breakfast on Saturdays, and buy meats, seasonings, and sides. They have arguably the best beer and wine selections in Montgomery. There staff is very helpful especially in the wine categories. It's a cool locals place in Old Cloverdale. read more

While visiting family in Montgomery, we had lunch at Filet and Vine. Though I'm not always thrilled with getting my meal from a serving line, this was a departure. I had a portion of grilled fish which was large enough that I took home a piece large enough for a sandwich the next day, along with greens and broccoli. I was thrilled to see several actual vegetables on the sides menu. My husband had a grilled pork chop which he thought was very good, along with mashed potatoes and green beans which were fine. His choice of caramel cake for dessert was outstanding . Caramel icing is very hard to get right. If I could give the meals a 4.5 I would. We would choose Filet and Vine any time we are in Montgomery. read more

I came here at lunchtime to shop for beer to compliment a meal I was making later that evening. Yes, I came here at lunch, but not for lunch. Let that be a warning to anyone who would be in my situation. I knew this place was popular for lunch, but unfortunately the lunch set-up limits one's ability to shop for beer or wine, which is pretty annoying. First, only part of the beer selection was accessible as an entire aisle of beer shelving was also lined with tables of people eating their lunch, so I wasn't really able to see what was on those shelves without disturbing people, which I wasn't prepared to do. The second lunchtime disruption is to check out, you have to stand in the lunch line, as that's the only check-out line that's open. I understand they need to dedicate resources to handle the lunch rush, so I'm only saying this as a warning to other would-be beer shoppers. Come either before or after the lunch rush. Since I was in line anyway, I did get some mac and cheese and cornbread. The mac and cheese was delicious. The cornbread was, too, but a bit dry if I'm honest. Still, I'd get it again. Also, while the selection is massive for the area, a lot of is redundant with the local stores. Lots of local beer selections, which most local stores carry (with a few exceptions). And the import selection (specifically the Belgian and English beers), really only hit the commonly known stuff and leave little room for exploration of new stuff from elsewhere. So, while their website advertises "over 750 beers", and I have trouble believing that number, the selection itself could be a bit broader. There's something for everyone, but not much depth. I'll be back to get the full experience, so consider this a narrow-view and caveated three stars, because the full-service business is definitely not full-service during the lunch rush. read more

The food here was amaaaaazing and I enjoyed everything on my plate. Now let's talk service. THIS PLACE had the kind of service I was expecting coming to "the south." Our group had been fortunate enough to be proven wrong for most of our trip. Until we ended up here. Myself, two other Black folks and another PoC member of our party were the only PoC eating there the day we went. So I guess you could say it came as no surprise to me that after we ordered, the white woman who was politely checking in with every table seemed to skip over us MULTIPLE times. I'm pretty sure that if it wasn't the kind of place where you get your food cafeteria-style, we would have never been served. To solidify our "suspicions of racism," we had the wonderful opportunity of watching Jeff Sessions walk into the restaurant and be treated like a King. It gave me a much better understanding of the "preferred clientele" here. All in all, if you're looking for some good food with a healthy dose of racism, check this place out. But you can most likely find some better, not racist, soul/southern food in the area. read more

This is a great meat and three restaurant. You pick-up your food from a cafeteria-style line that moves very fast, sometimes with the employees pushing you to make decisions too quickly. On my most recent visit, I got a boneless fried chicken breast, mac and cheese, green beans, and cornbread. The Mac and cheese and cornbread were excellent, but the green beans weren't great. The chicken was moist and tasty but they've definitely changed their provider of chickens in the past few years and the serving size was smaller. The restaurant also has a wine and beer shop with a wide-ranging selection. My major complaint about this place is the price. It's an expensive lunch option, especially for Alabama. read more

Filet & Vine - Sandwiches Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Best place if you want some good southern food! Very nice staff. Huge beer selection, meat market and sweats.