It was my wife's birthday, and thus she had the privilege to choose where we would go for brunch. I had previously decided that I would not dine at this restaurant again, not because I had some gripe about the food, which was excellent, but because their table arrangement in the main dinning area made it difficult for wheelchair bound customers, such as myself, to navigate. This was not a hard and solid decision on my part. Instead I had decided that if I had my druthers, I would not eat there. Of course when it is my babécita's birthday my druthers were of no consideration and I found myself again at Tamara's for a Saturday brunch. We arrived to find the main dinning area to be full, and since we didn't feel like eating in the open to the outside area, we learned that we had an estimated 20-30 minutes wait for a table. Their was six to eight customers waiting around the hostess's stand inside, with another six waiting outside under a covered area. We decided to wait outside, but after about 15 minutes a rain shower began. The kind people waiting on the benches and standing under the awning encouraged us to move in further from the edge where they we were getting wet. A couple standing moved into the restaurant to make even more room for us. The hostess, seeing that it was raining outside when this couple opened the door, came to the door and invited us all in, announcing that she would make room for us all. Which she promptly did. My wife had informed the hostess of my needs, and had requested a corner table for ease of access, but once inside the restaurant, I noticed that the table arrangement seemed less crowded, which helped to ease my concerns about getting to a table. As it happened, right at the 20 minute mark, we were informed that our table was ready, and we were led to a table, not on a corner, but to a table at the end of a row of tables, and against a partition. I found this arrangement even better than our requested corner table, as it meant that I had no foot traffic behind me that I might inadvertently bump into, or bump into me. I was grateful for the evidently experienced hostess working out such a fine alternative to our request, and doing it in such a timely manner. Now I get to the food, and wait staff service. All I can say is that Tamara's management has both pegged to the highest degree. Our waiter appeared immediately, took our orders since we had perused the menu while we were waiting to be seated. As for our food, my birthday girl had the Spinach Eggs Benedict, and I had the Fried Chicken and Waffles. Both were excellent. Neither of us had a single complaint, and my wife, who is fascinated with Tamara's long list of various types of Eggs Benedicts, promised that we will be back for many more visits to try each one. I am grateful that I was forced to forego my pledge not to patronize this establishment again, as it provided an opportunity to learn how the good people at Tamara's made adjustments that allowed my experience to be enjoyed more fully. I am also grateful in that we can continue to enjoy their excellent food. read more

We dined at Tamara's Downtown on April 12, 2026, around 5:10 PM, and overall I'd describe the experience as good, not great. First off, the ambiance is very nice--comfortable, welcoming, and a great setting for a casual evening out. The service was also very good. Our server was attentive and friendly, which definitely made a positive impression. As for the food: * Raw oysters ($22): Fresh, plump, and overall very good quality. That said, it almost felt like each oyster had a bit of added salt, which threw me off a little. Not bad, just slightly off from what I'd expect. * Sushi-grade ahi tuna appetizer ($14): This was one of the highlights--very good flavor and nicely prepared. * Gumbo (large - $12): Probably the biggest disappointment. I'd rate it about a 5/10. It wasn't terrible, but it lacked depth and richness compared to what you'd expect in this region. * Happy hour mimosa ($3) and margarita ($6): Solid for the price--no complaints there. Total came out to about $62 cash ($64.30 with card fee), which feels reasonable for what we ordered. Overall, this is a place I'd come back to if I were already in the area and someone suggested it, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. If I did return, it would likely be for the oysters or the ahi tuna. Good experience, just not quite memorable enough to push it past three stars. read more

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Anniversary dinner was all of that and a bag of .... Well, not chips. But crab claws. Yes. Food was so good and the service with Jamie was outstanding. Everything we put in our mouth was seasoned well. Good and hot. From the sautéed crab claws appetizer to the gumbo soup and crab cakes. Even the bread pudding was fabulous. We have not returned for some years. So glad we are back. TIL next time read more

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On a satruday night very busy as usual. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Our waitress Lee was excellent throughout our visit. We started with bbq shrimp, amazing flavors in the sauce. Then salads, nice and cold with tasty dressings. I had the wedge again and the combo of bleu cheese and vinagarette is very good. Next she had the tripletale fish special and they enjoyed it, it was a large piece of fish as well. I had the red snapper with an amazing medley of vegtables that was more than I could eat and had great textures and flavors. This was a great meal and experience. We will be back. read more

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The grilled Brussel sprouts with balsamic reduction are to die for! Excellent variety of whiskey also.

I had out-of-town visitors that wanted to try a variety of seafood. Tamara's has a great variety of food and even happy hour drinks. We all had something a little different, but we were all very pleased with our entrées. We started off with raw oysters and oysters Rockefeller that were amazing. I had the seafood platter that was cooked to perfection and so much food that I had to take half of it home. The special was a triple tail fish that not only tasted delicious but looked as good as it tasted. Two of the entrées came with the Gouda mashed potatoes and you couldn't beat the flavor. It was definitely busy but our server was very attentive and made our night one to remember. read more

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My wife and I had brunch on Saturday morning. We got there just before they opened and stood outside with 2 other groups of people waiting to get in. By the time we left, the place was packed. Prince was our waiter and he did an excellent job. I had the Chicken & Waffles with a side of Bacon and Gouda Grits and the Bloody Mary Bar. My wife had the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and a Mimosa. The food and drinks were delicious. We sat in the bar area and I noticed they had a nice selection of bourbons. read more

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Came in for brunch on mardi gras parade day. Cameron was there and all dressed up. Butler was behind the bar as well. Food was delicious and I had a mystic mule made with crown blackberry it was delicious! Side salad was drenched in dressing next time I'll ask for it on the side. Shrimp and grits were amazing and omelet had peppers onion mushrooms and delicious large shrimp. They had a Bloody Mary bar set up. Staff is always friendly and the place is top notch clean. read more

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So... we were getting a few bottles of water and some other things at a local CVS, and after talking to an employee there, was given the recommendation to visit Tamaras. She raved about this place, so took her up on the recommendation and tried it a few hours later for an early dinner. No waiting to be seated Employees dressed up for the holiday Very fun atmosphere Our waiter "Prince" was amazing and his description of the daily specials made it a slam dunk decision for my meal. The lightly panko fried fish with gouda mashed potatoes with Béarnaise sauce... was so incredibly tasty, i had to pause between each bite to appreciate what was placed in front of me. Wife loved her Caesar salad with added chicken and sweet potato sides and had to ask how they got the sweet potato fries to taste so delicious! I definitely want to return one more time before our trip ends... their breakfast menu looked spectacular! read more

Everything I've had here has been amazing except I don't recommend the 4 oz filet as a topping for a salad. Rather than a 4 oz filet, it comes out in kibble form, several small bite size chunks that resembles, well, kibble and is not as advertised, a 4 ounce filet. read more

Had the prime rib brunch, it was good, eggs cooked perfectly. Wife had the French dip, she said it was good. Sarah the waitress was very polite and attentive. The restaurant was very nice and friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Tamara's Downtown - Prime rib brunch. - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Tamara's was a very nice surprise for our girls party of 6. Accommodated us quickly, and the service was wonderful. She Crab Soup was on the menu and I encouraged the ladies to try it. They are family from the west coast. They loved it! We enjoyed a bottle of champagne with three juices to make mimosas. The fried green tomatoes with crab were fabulous! Highly recommend Tamara's! read more

Tamara's Downtown - Fried green tomatoes with fresh crab meat - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

My husband surprised me by taking me to Tamaras for our anniversary. Although he does not enjoy bougie atmospheres or food, he knew I wanted to try this place, so he took me. Listen, when I say the meal was excellent, it is not based only on my opinion but also on my husband's. We ordered the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer, and the feta with pickled red onions tickled our tongues. The taste was devouring I ordered the pesto salmon, and wow, it was cooked perfectly. The rice with the bite of salmon was impeccable--truly fantastic. My husband ordered the burger, and he said it was delicious. Like I said, he doesn't do "fancy bougie," but he noted that this restaurant is still high-quality, but without the snooty. He also said they made the old-fashioned correctly, and he is an old-fashioned consiongor. We will be back and truly enjoyed our anniversary dinner; our server was fantastic. Our server was engaging and made us feel like we were the only guests! read more

Delicious food and great service. The crab cakes and fried green tomatoes are delicious.

Oof. Came here for the recommended happy hour. We were visiting in town and some folks told us about this place being a staple in town. Upon looking at the photos we decided to try it out. They advertise outdoor dining on the Google photos and we were disappointed to find out they don't have it. We sat at the bar, couldn't get service for about 15 minutes. Bartender was too busy talking to another guest, completely ignored us. Then who appeared to be maybe a manager came behind the bar and got our drinks. Then we never saw her again. We were going to order food but while sitting at the bar a roach crawled across my arm. We paid the bill and left. I cannot believe this place is remotely recommended by anyone. The mirrors behind the bar have a layer of thick dust as well so they obviously don't clean. Wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

We had an awesome first time experience! Our server, Patrick, was delightful, attentive, charming. Lovely atmosphere. We started with fried green tomatoes as an appetizer...excellent choice! Then we both ordered the prime rib (medium)...it was extremely flavorful, so tender you could cut with a fork, & a large portion. The Brussels sprouts were fabulous! We will definitely be back another time...we'll give the seafood on the menu a try! read more

Amazing food, great drinks & our waitress was phenomenal !!! Faith was our waitress and she was amazing!!!! read more

Tamara's Downtown - Short rib special! - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Tamara's Downtown in Fairhope is an excellent spot for an elevated dining experience with a relaxed coastal feel. The ambience is warm, inviting, and perfect for a nice night out, and the service was attentive, professional, and top-notch throughout the meal. I ordered the filet with a side of sweet potato fries, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. A fantastic overall experience and a place I'd absolutely recommend when you're in Fairhope. read more

Tamara's Downtown - Filet & Sweet Potato Fries - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

We're from out of town and are so glad we chose Tamara's! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. If I had to pick one thing that wasn't my favorite, it would be the French onion soup--it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. On the bright side, the mimosa was perfectly strong, the rest of the food was incredible, and the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. The atmosphere is a little more upscale but not at all pretentious, which we really appreciated. It's a great spot for a nice meal without feeling overly formal. We loved our visit and would definitely recommend Tamara's! read more

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We went for Sunday morning brunch with a party of 10 and had the best time!! They seated us promptly and our server was so attentive. Everything was brought out quickly and correctly. We had a variety of food between eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles and more. I loved the kids menu as well! Prices were on point with how much food everyone got. Nobody could finish their plate! Highly recommend and will return. read more

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My wife and I were in Fairhope for an overnight stay and enjoyed our time here immensely and ONE of the reasons our stay was, and will be, so memorable is the meal we had tonight at Tamara's. It was just a wonderful culinary experience from beginning to end. From the moment we walked in we loved the the ambience, the lighting, the intimate feeling at the tables. Our server was Faith and she was simply terrific - friendly, knowledgeable and professional. She's an asset to this place. And then the meal began and it was ON. The appetizer was Roasted Brussels with goat cheese bacon and balsamic and it was DELICIOUS. That could have been a meal. That paired wonderfully with a Lavender Martini. For our mains we had Rack of lamb with mint jelly, potato gnocchi, spinach, crimini mushrooms and heirloom tomatoes. It was an absolute symphony of flavors. Our other main was Blackened mahi mahi over Gouda mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, heirloom tomatoes, with garlic Parmesan sauce. It was another home run and, again, the variety of flavors was fantastic. Just a fabulous experience all around. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. read more

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OH MY GOD!!! this dinner was so good and honestly great prices!!! The quality of the food was so good. The happy hour deal is absolutely amazing you need to try!! I recommend the mashed potatoes! read more

Tamara's Downtown - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Tamaras's Downtown in Fairhope is fabulous. We always make a stop here when passing through. They the filet. You'll not be disappointed. read more

Tamara's Downtown - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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What do I love about Tamara's? Brunch, with more than a dozen choices of Benedict's (and the bloody mary's), that it's open on Mondays!! That it serves lunch and dinner, and has an amazing menu. I was told that the building was previously an auto garage , and was renovated into its unique and charming exterior/interior by the savvy owners that knew Fairhope needed a great dinner place. Always crowded when I've been there, my friends and me have always found a few places to sit at the 20 foot (?) bar, where a gracious bartender is always ready to serve you drinks, appetizers, or your meal, right there. The range of choices is amazing, and a few times I've ordered three appetizers (along with a glass of wine-large selection), like a cup of gumbo, the ahi tuna, and a wedge salad. Or avocado fries, crab cakes and a spinach salad. Whatever you order, you'll be more than happy with your choice. My friends and me make it a point to eat at Tamara's when in Fairhope. read more

Tamara's Downtown - Tamara's appetizer menu - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Tamara's manages to do a large menu wonderfully. I've been many times and everything is luscious. Their she-crab soup is a don't-miss standout on the menu. Their steaksare hand-cut when you order and perfect. Any seafood is reliably good and cooked well -- Even the lobster and crab legs. Great drinks and extensive liquor inventory. Good service and friendly staff. read more

Staff was great; ( Fay). The feel of the restaurant was on point. Food was great. I had the crab bisque which was delicious, prolly the best I've ever had and I'm from Louisiana so that's saying a lot! And the seafood platter was good! and the upgrade from fries to homemade mac and cheese was good! We are going back to get an actual bowl of bisque tomorrow for lunch! Don't second guess yourself when choosing this place bc it was fabulous read more

Loved this place! The atmosphere was elegant and homey at the same time. Beautiful decorations. We were seated right away and our server, Faith, came right over and took our drink order. She was very friendly and attentive. She made the whole dinner fun. We had the rack of lamb and the fish special. It was whole rack of lamb that I was not expecting! It was very good and filling. The mint jelly and other sauces mixed together to enhance the meal. My wife ordered the fish and it was fried but not heavy. Very light. It also had a great flavor. We have added Tamara's to our favorite restaurants on the Eastern Shore. read more

DAVINA- was our waitstaff and she made sure every detail of our meal was excellent. She was very personable, kind and professional. We all 4 loved our meals. I highly recommend the 4 oz. filet mignon w/vegetables! We will return! shay read more

Casual, fine dining in the heart of Fairhope, Alabama. Nestled in a Tucson inspired building, Tamara's brunch was fabulous! We tried a little of everything. A few fan favorites included: - Fresh Lump Crab cakes - these come on a bed of spinach but the spinach is crispy! A very memorable appetizer - shrimp and grits - there are 3 shrimp and grits options to choose from! - the biscuits are freshly made Also the service was on point! Very polite and attentive. We will be returning! read more

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If you like a healthy portion of food and a lot of pepper, this is your place. The value is worth a visit. Service was a bit slow, and the waitstaff was a bit too chatty at each table. Maybe they knew the kitchen pace better than the customers? The ambiance was ok due to the merch greeting you at the door, especially the mannequin which needs to be 86'd. Not a plus upon entering. It's solid food, but it could use a bit of attention in the dining area. read more

Love going there! Food is always great, as well as the service! They don't take ressies so be prepared for a wait!

Great food & the most friendly service! We will most definitely come again! Worth the drive! read more

We loved our lunch today! We were just passing through during a road trip. We'd never been to Fairhope at all. We ordered the crab cakes appetizer that came on top of the most delicious (& interesting!) spinach I've ever tried. It was crispy & sweet! There was dusted powdered sugar on top of it, which I've never heard of, but it was delicious. We also loved our bisque and shrimp & grits. I was so pleasantly surprised to see my glass of sparkling wine was only $3! What a great meal for a fair price. read more

Tamara's Downtown - Shrimp & grits with bisque - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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The service and food were superb! My first time was a treat. Our waitress was Lee , I believe , that was her name. She was very pretty , knowledgeable, kind , friendly and prompt with any and all requests, especially with our beverages. The Ambience is a nice touch of sophistication but still plenty of laughter and gatherings of great moments to be had. Definitely a place I'd recommend for a celebration. read more

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Great brunch!! But come hungry. Great food, service and music. We try to go most Sundays if we have the time.

Group of 5. Waiter was very attentive. Food fresh and delicious. Get the Bloody Mary carafe. will definitely be back

Great food. The Calamari and Ahi Tuna appetizers were excellent. I had the special Beef Wellington and it was delish. And for desert we shared a bread pudding, yum yum. It was very busy, the atmosphere was lively. The decor was good. No reservations first come first serve. read more

Tamara's Downtown - Seated at the bar, place is busy busy. Just had appetizers. Wife had Calamari-excellent, and I had the Ahi Tuna, also excellent. - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Great food! Great Service! Love the atmosphere!! Best in Fairhope!! Every meal we have had has exceeded our expectations! We always refer our friends and visiting family read more

Great, fast service. Enjoyed the special: flaky, triple tail white fish encrusted in panko crumbs over hot mashed potatoes with shaved asparagus on top. Looked beautiful and tasted delicious! read more

Stumbled on this amazing spot for lunch and is an absolute home run! Fantastic calamari and everything was cooked to perfection. Best she crab soup I have ever had!! shrimp, steak and grits were out of this world. fast service, clean and feels like an upscale speak easy. Everything we ate and saw at other tables was stellar. The price was unbelievable!! Can't say enough about this place. Highly recommend. A++++ read more