North Wood Social

0.9 mi

The best Mexican restaurant in the Shoals. Friendly service and comfortable seating. The seevings…read moreare large and flavorful. The Star pico dip is fantastic and you will want an extra order to take home.

When I go to a New Mexican place my favorite thing to do is order multiple things to try the…read moredifferent styles of meat they cook. First things first when coming in I ordered a frozen marg and the street corn dip. The marg was great! Corn dip was a bit runny but flavor was great! The enchilada was probably the least desirable of what I tried but the steak outweighed it all. Very flavorful and lean. I wish I'd known the bar was in the back because we would have sat there first for a bit better of a vibe. Service started off iffy but ended up being great! We will be back, but there is room for improvement!

Mexican Chicken street corn bowl and in the back my Molcajete bowl. 32oz Skinny Margarita

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Great flavors! California Burrito.

Singin' River Brewing

Our second time visiting this establishment, this happened to be on Father's Day and it wasn't too…read morebusy. My husband had a beer and I had a delicious glass of the Lemon Lush ( lemon sparkling wine. ) It's a very clean place with lots of room inside and an outdoor area ( needs some umbrellas or shade tarps, tho). Friendly staff and a good selection of craft beers.

We enjoyed this brewery very much. We live in our Rv and have visited over 359 craft breweries in…read morethe country and would put this in our top 5! Friendly service and a variety of great tasting beers, grab dinner from Taco Mama and have an enjoyable evening!

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Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

Haven't been here in a long time because of moving out of state, sure was good being back and…read moregetting some good hot chicken. Sides were great, chicken hot and the atmosphere was buzzing. Zero complaints! Sever was on point as well so that's always a plus!

What a great place for live music / amazing food and great vibes !…read more Emma is the best waitress ! Owners are great too ! The Mac n cheese is great. Tenders n fries are also. Their sauces are all homemade too n that's a plus. Def can't wait to go back!

Dark Meat Plate with Potato Salad and Baked Beans

Inside vibes

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Bongos Bar & Mexican Grill

4.2

(15 reviews)

1.5 mi

My new favorite Mexican food! Service was excellent. We had 14 people. Nice atmosphere, nice size…read moreplace with tv's. The food is what I enjoyed the most. Great flavor and presentation. I had street tacos, which are now my favorite in town. The salsa is tasty not bland. The hot sauce both green and orange will fire you up. I will return and recommend Bongos.

Noticed this place opened up recently and being an afficionado of Mexican food, I decided to check…read moreit out. I was greeted politely when I entered. The menu has a large variety of food, and the music is great. There's also a nice selection of drinks and they have the capability to make anything else you request. I ordered an appetizer for my colleague and me of a large cheese sticks. It was pretty hefty... $10 for 9 mozzarella sticks that seemed to have been microwaved with a side of ranch. We waited about 15-20 minutes for the mozzarella sticks. I would have liked a side of marinara rather than ranch. I also ordered an al pastor street taco plate for approximately $12 to go. When I opened the box, each taco was individually wrapped, but a lot of the meat + garnish had spilled. It didn't help that there weren't any napkins provided, and I received silverware (for tacos). The combination of red and green chili sauce with the al pastor was quite tasty. The meal had a side of salsa plus chips. I wanted to like this place so if I give it another try, I'd like to come back for the drinks.

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Old Black Bear Brewing Company- Athens

4.3

(55 reviews)

40.3 mi

Monday night steak night for the win. The bartender Baylie is the best. Loved the playlist.read more

Met my son and his family for what we thought would be a good meal but was very disappointed in…read moreeverything. It took about 45-50 minutes to be seated and then about 40 more minutes to get our food. I wanted to leave but other in our party wanted to wait it out. My food was cold and so was another in our party. The tacos were good and hamburger good. I understand that things happen that are beyond the owners control but they could have at least given us a discount or maybe a free appetizer while acknowledging the delay. We found out later that they were short handed. But wish they would have told us this upfront so we would at least know what we were in for.

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Crazy buay

Taps off Main

4.6

(14 reviews)

66.2 mi

Fun staff, down to earth atmosphere, fair prices. Just wish a little better selection for the taps…read more Great place though.

Great selection. Great staff. The six pack area is well stocked and there is always a great…read morevariety on tap. Always a fun place to stop and enjoy our friendly local businesses

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Green Man Porter

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Staff is very knowledgeable on the different beers they have on draft.

Geno's Pub

Geno's Pub is a decent enough local neighborhood bar. It has that typical ambiance associated with…read morea neighborhood bar and the service is also what you would expect. The drinks are cold and the place offered a fun enough evening out. If you are in the area, check Geno's Pub out.

My experience at Gino's was awesome I like to karaoke I like shooting pool I like meeting other…read morepeople shooting s*** getting drunk take women home

Just having fun, karaoke and good friends

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Beautiful

The Carriage Wine & Market

We've been frequenting The Carriage since 2019. It's easily our favorite local bar! The bartenders…read moreand owners are friendly and knowledgeable, so if you're uncomfortable with selecting a wine or unsure of what you'd like, they can easily help you find something! They have a large variety of wines - trust me, you'll find something you love! Try the seasonal slush for sure. They also offer delicious bar snacks (dips, boards, caviar). It's located perfectly in downtown Florence, with a cozy atmosphere indoor and out. You can grab purple cups to venture around local events with, or stay and enjoy the conversation!

Cute little wine bar. In addition to wine, they have a couple cocktails and a few beers to choose…read morefrom. There are also a handful of food options available. We had the roasted red pepper hummus and it was a nice little snack.

Bushwhacker

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Slushie!

Odette

Have been to Odette on a regular basis, Since it opened…read more Love the atmosphere , Good food and wine, And excellent servers who remember me and what I like to eat.

A great local cafe with exceptional attention to detail. We had wonderful hand crafted cocktails at…read morethe bar prior to getting our table for dinner. Super nice staff. The atmosphere reminded me of a NYC bustling bistro where the "cool kids" hang out. Our waiter was knowledgable of the menu when describing a few entrees I had a questions about. My salad did arrive with way too much dressing for my taste, and it was quickly exchanged for a new salad with the dressing on the side. Everything was delicious. A nice place for a date, group dinner or just a time for a nice meal out. I do have to say that the noise level got pretty high on the Friday evening we were there, it was a full house.

As we arrived, for a cocktail before our reservation

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Lots of options!!

Mugshots Grill & Bar - Florence, AL

(87 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great experience every time- from dine in to take out! Every staff member is incredibly nice &…read moresocial! The mood is uplifting & fun! Food is always fresh & delicious!

I have to say that I am a fan of Mugshots Grill & Bar and this particular location is a good…read morerepresentation of the brand. The service was friendly and i enjoyed the ambiance. The burgers here are my go-to and I am always impressed with their burgers. I would definitely recommend this particular location of Mugshots Grill & Bar.

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Rancho Mexican Bar & Grill

0.9 mi

The best Mexican restaurant in the Shoals. Friendly service and comfortable seating. The seevings…read moreare large and flavorful. The Star pico dip is fantastic and you will want an extra order to take home.

When I go to a New Mexican place my favorite thing to do is order multiple things to try the…read moredifferent styles of meat they cook. First things first when coming in I ordered a frozen marg and the street corn dip. The marg was great! Corn dip was a bit runny but flavor was great! The enchilada was probably the least desirable of what I tried but the steak outweighed it all. Very flavorful and lean. I wish I'd known the bar was in the back because we would have sat there first for a bit better of a vibe. Service started off iffy but ended up being great! We will be back, but there is room for improvement!

Mexican Chicken street corn bowl and in the back my Molcajete bowl. 32oz Skinny Margarita

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Great flavors! California Burrito.

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Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Wonderful all the way around! Highly recommend.

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