OMG! Absolutely the best food in the area. I'm from Salt Lake City Utah and every time I come for a visit I must go to Mildred's! Service is a southern delight - everythin' ok baby. I just love it! Ambiance is as close to mom's kitchen as it gets! We drove 30 minutes from Huntsville to have lunch. And the price--in a metropolitan area, you'd pay 3x the price of a plate. Delicious!! read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Chicken, catfish and corn bread dressing - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

Wife, kids and I made the journey up to Mildred's from Huntsville - it was worth the trip! This place was hopping on a Saturday afternoon, we got here right at 1130ish and were able to easily find a seat. Plenty of parking available despite being busy. There are two buffet islands, one with main course and sides and some desert, the other with a salad bar and more desert options. There is also an ice cream machine that my wife swears tastes just like Chik-fil-a's. The food is almost all southern, and some of it got rotated out while we ate (the chicken and dumplings gave way to country fried steak and gravy). Fried Chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, fried okra, corn, green beans, man n cheese -- the list goes on and on. By and large, the food was exceptional. The fried chicken was moist and the breading is flavorful, the mashed potatoes were good. Pulled pork was succulent and the BBQ sauce was great. The strawberry shortcake was delicious. Only downsides from my visit was that the corn bread was a tad dry and not sweat (that's a preference thing) and there was no gravy for the mashed potatoes. That being said the yeast rolls are great. The chicken fried steak got rotated in with some pepper gravy (a bit watery) but these were the only nitpicks I found with my visit. Overall the best southern food and best buffet near Huntsville. My waitress ('Granny') was hustling, she made sure the plates were cleared and the drinks stayed full. Everyone seemed to know her and she was able to be friendly with the locals while taking care of business. All of the employees I saw were busy, wiping down the buffet lines, bringing in heaps of food and just making it a great experience. The value was phenomenal -- $12.50 for adults and $7 for kids. I wish they served Coke products and lived next door then they'd be perfect. If you're reading about this place and you live in Hunstville, its worth the drive. If you're a local, its probably a staple and you already know. 5 stars, would recommend. Thanks! read more

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It's buffet style. I'm sorry but the fish is tough and chewy! The chicken is OK ! Got a good salad bar all the rest of the food on the hot bar. It's just your average vegetables. A lot of people go there for the fish, but I wouldn't go back. They have good entertainment on Thursday nights. The man that does the entertaining is a good singer I like that but as far as the hot bar goes, it could be a lot better. read more

I know this is a local favorite, but for me it was just another fried chicken, out of the can buffet. The place is charming, the service is good, but the parking is terrible. The food was good, nothing special just your basic country buffet. I went, I ate, and that's about it. read more

I came here from Nashville as Alabama was the only state I'd never visited. Being a So Cal resident I could not believe how good the food was and how cheap it was for one person - 10 bucks. Fried chicken to die for - cinnamon buns were so good - mac + cheese also super delicious. Granny was great too and let me take a picture with her! The place was packed but everyone so friendly! read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Granny and I. - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

What a gem! Felt like I walked back into my mom's house. Open seating and everyone was so polite. Loved the covered porch and the huge rocking chairs. Place was delightful. It's a buffet and it's incredible. Started with salad bar and then moved onto all the comfort food of home. Started with fried chicken, catfish and fried okra. The mash potatoes and gravy reminded me of my childhood. To finish off lunch we had peach cobbler with soft serve ice cream. The price of this amazing meal was only $9.45. Definitely worth a drive. Great job! read more

Mildred's Restaurant - One side of the buffet. - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

Such a disappointment Mildred's is. I have always thought the waitress' were so nice. Well today we had a horrible experience. I didn't think about not getting a coke free with your meal. I should have ordered 3 teas. I realized it when my bill came. It would have been nice if the waitress had mentioned it when we ordered. My son drank 3 sips. She would not take it off the bill and she was determined that no one else did either. I have never been such a mean waitress. We will never go back. read more

Amazing staff. Not a ton of options but any older folks would love this place. Best fried chicken EVER

I met a good friend for lunch Wednesday at Mildred's in Ardmore. There's so much traffic in Huntsville that the 30-35 minutes drive was 75 minutes. When I pulled up to the restaurant, I was shocked at how crowded the parking lot was at 1:15. We went inside and there were no tables vacant. We stood 10 minutes waiting and I found two seats on a bench that we put my friend's older brother and his wife to sit for another 20 minutes. The hot bar was clean and well stocked. The salad bar looked like a tornado went thru. We all got foods from the hot bar. The chicken and dumplings and black eyed peas were phenomenal! I couldn't believe how good both tasted. Dessert was chocolate cream pie, honey buns, cake and ice cream. I found out the reasons it was so crowded. Wednesday is senior day and the buffet is $1 off for age 65 and up. Our waitress said chicken and dumplings brings a big crowd. I will attest to that statement! The foods are country cooking made by your grandmother. Many of the vegetables are "seasoned" so vegetarians beware. Foods like the fried green tomatoes, fried okra and fried squash are not "seasoned". The salad bar has vegetarian options. If you enjoy country cooking, please stop by and check out Mildred's. Their foods are delicious!!' Health rating July 10, 2024 was 95. read more

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This buffet is amazing! They have a huge selection on the buffet and it changes daily. The fried chicken is crispy and delicious. The price is reasonable. I started out with a salad. The lettuce is crispy and they have a good selection of toppings. We will be going back again with our kids next time. read more

Food was really good. It was a good variety a little expensive, but it was worth the money

Food was all you can eat! The chicken was so damn good and the Mac n cheese. The shrimp and chicken casserole was delicious too. Wait staff was great and kept our drinks full! The place its self was very welcoming and clean! Definitely would recommend read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

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We stopped by this restaurant after doing some apple picking at Scott's Orchards. This is a buffet type meat and 3 place. It was crowded which I took to mean that the food was good. And I was right. I ate mostly veggies since I'm not a fan of a lot of meats that come on buffets. The Mac and cheese was delicious...not like grandma's but good. The okra, black eyed peas, mashed potatoes and green beans were seasoned just right. A little disappointed with the dessert choices but I took that to mean I didn't need it. I plan to make apple picking a yearly adventure so I'll definitely eat here again. Next time I'll take pictures. read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

Food was delicious and the service here is excellent. I want to praise all the works there, they are friendly, helpful and make you feel like they really appreciate your business. To me , customers service at most restaurants hasn't been the same since Covid . But the standards are still high here at Mildred's, and I thank everyone for their hard work. The place is big with lots of cute signs on the walls . Plenty of seating for large groups. read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Fried Chicken,Mash Potatoes,Green Beans, meatballs - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

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Had to wait 5 minutes as this place is popular. Nice salad bar and buffets. Good service. Nice decor. Great price for what you get. I'll be back. read more

Love it. Best frog legs I have ever had. Cannot seem to find them here any more. Deserts are amazing and service is great.

This place is amazing!! Yes, they stay busy but have plenty of seating. The buffet is to die, for I enjoy southern food. You just need to stop by and try it for yourself. Staff is friendly and they make sure that you have plenty to drink and have what you need at your table. We have been here twice and plan to visit more good lord willing and the creek don't rise. Restaurant is always clean and well kept. read more

I love all the buffet foods except for the banana pudding but it's really good I love the staff and the food is great and the prices is reasonable I guess it wish they were open a little longer on certain days read more

Great food! Took a friend from Washington state there on Sunday before it got busy. Got right in. Service was great, waitresses were extremely friendly. Food.....fantastic! Definitely going back again and taking friends. read more

We stopped here for Sunday lunch & Everything was delicious & fresh. The crew were very friendly & the next time Iam in the area I plan on making another stop read more

Saw all the cars when driving by on the way to Huntsville and decided to stop. Everything was great - fried chicken, catfish, all the sides - and it was very reasonable. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area. read more

We went to Mildred's buffet one evening with THE Matt Larsen, and we crushed the buffet. The macaroni and cheese was out of this world. The hush puppies were immaculate, and the catfish fillet was truly incredible. and then after we at our fill, we ate so much soft serve ice cream. we will be back! Five stars. read more

The food is always amazing here. The employees are always so nice. Very clean. We love going here!

Godd food fast. Great service. They said busy, I never felt rushed. The server was attentive to all her tables. The staff seemed to work well together. read more

Our first time. Liked it a lot. Live music, really good food (buffet style) and price for dinner was very reasonable. Left fat, dumb and happy. Staff was very polite and refilled our drinks without asking. Old school restaurant feel. We will be back. read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Restaurant. - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

Mildred's is right on the AL & TN line. It's a great place for home style southern food. Everything is seasoned to perfection & you can't go wrong with any of the selections available. The atmosphere is family oriented, seat yourself, and all are welcome. It is buffet style so if you're not used to this or your preference is not buffets then you're likely not going to be comfortable. Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the restaurant. The buffet is reasonably priced however carrying out your leftovers is not recommended. A carry out is up charged 5.99 per pound. Small people & children tend to not finish their plate so keep this in mind. Be mindful comfortable rest room facilities are available, however there are only two stalls and are usually crowded. Overall I enjoyed the food and will be back, and like the sign says I'll count my blessings instead of the calories! read more

Mildred's Restaurant - a sign that says count your blessings but won't calories - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

Overcooked. Under seasoned. Too dry. Too soggy. Tasteless. I thought they were simply having a bad day when I was there the first time. It happens. So, I tried Mildred's again some months later. No improvement at all. Maybe it's me wanting better (this negative review) or the local clientele keeping this place open (lots of positive reviews) and apparently doing well. Totally your call. I cannot, will not give them another chance. read more

WHAT A FIND! Fresh home cooked food just like we use to eat!! I sure got my share plus. Food was hot, tasty and made with love. I'm kinda sorry I found this place cause I know I'll gain a boat load of weight. EXCELLENT is an understatement. Thank you. read more

Food was good not great. Staff super friendly. Been there done that problem wont do it again.

The food is wonderful. The service is always good. The place is cleaned. The people are so so nice and atmosphere is like grandma's home. Prices are good too read more

What a great find! There was nothing we ate that was not delicious. The chicken was some of the best we have eaten! Banana pudding tasted like my Nana's, and that is saying something. Service was great. It was a Saturday, and they were busy. We still walked right in and sat down. Can't wait to try their catfish buffet! read more

Very nice, friendly buffet restaurant. Good food, decent selection, and friendly staff. Definitely going to be a routine dinning location for me in the future. read more

My gosh, awesome food at a great price! One of the best southern food I've had . I don't eat much fried chicken but man, this is out of the world!! Time to sleep in my car. read more

Mildred's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Ardmore, Alabama

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I love THIS PLACE! FAMILY ATMOSPHERE, great food and friendly staff, the fried chicken and Banana pudding is the best around.its the best buffet . They have a great selection on the buffet and it changes daily all but the chicken it stays yumm.its a must go. read more

The best of everything! There was not one single item that several of our group that was just beyond good southern goodness! The waitress all were so special, no one could ever complain in my opinion Everything was Spot on!! read more

This place is so special. It is a southern buffet and every time I go it is packed. It is so inviting for families young and old; it doesn't matter what you look like everyone is family in this restaurant. The food is hot and delicious. The rolls are to die for. you need to try this place if you live in North AL. some of the smaller kids eat free too! Service is top notch and the fried chicken speaks for itself-- all at a reasonable price. read more

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We went on a Sunday and there was a huge crowd but they handled it with no problem. Food was good and plenty of it. Service was fast and friendly. And the price was very reasonable. Definitely would go back. read more

This place is very popular in the area, and for good reason. The servers were extremely nice. The food has always been good each time I've been here. read more

They have the best fried chicken around an the best country cooking in Amore so come an stop by every body is welcome we will see you There

The food was very good! It was like Sunday dinner at mom's house. The service was also great. Just wish we had a Mildred's a little closer to us. read more