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    Mildred's Restaurant

    4.3 (185 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    William N.

    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!

    Granny and I.
    Jeff K.

    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!

    One side of the buffet.

    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!

    Mildred's catfish to go from the buffet. Hubs loves it!!!
    Kathy L.

    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.

    Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese
    Jose T.

    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

    Rikesha F.

    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.

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    4 years ago

    The waitresses are always very sweet. The buffet seems to always be stocked and the food is good. The chicken is the best!

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    4 years ago

    Fried Chicken done best here my grandson loves it and has seconds every time we go. Then dessert. Nice family restaurant!

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    4 years ago

    Really quaint southern all-you-eat place. Super nice staff and pretty cheap but delicious food.

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    6 years ago

    Amazing southern cooking! Just moved to Ardmore and have went everyday till the movers brought our stuff. Service is excellent!

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    4 years ago

    Good southern comfort food. Desserts are great. Good service. Comfortable atmosphere.

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    Neighborly environment with great chicken, dinner rolls, and salad! Close to home! Yum!

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    5 years ago

    Great food at an amazing price. Very friendly staff. Granny was the best! I will go back and bring others.

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    4 years ago

    Good comfort food. If you're into a buffet type of setting, then this would be a go to spot

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    6 years ago

    The Fried Catfish was the Best, the unlimited buffet served a spectacular assortment to sides and main courses.

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    4 years ago

    Good buffet with authentic southern food. The server was very kind and helpful. I would recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Great food, many choices on the buffet. Our waitress is usually Jennifer. She does a great job.

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    4 years ago

    Love this restaurant!! Granny always gives her customers the best customer service! She makes you feel right at home!

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    What a friendly staff. Our server Jennifer was the sweetest! Chicken was great and had nice salad bar. Thanks yall

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