Southern food includes Meat-and-Three restaurants, barbeque, fried ANYthing, fresh caught fish, and…read morehunted game. Hominy, hush puppies, cornbread, grits, Alabama white sauce on any meat, especially smoked chicken, are all popular in Alabama. BBQ is practically a religion in the South! As former certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) certified judges, my husband and I completed the training and paid the fees to be certified. The "KCBS way" is different from a lot of people's preferences in that, for example, a BBQ rib should actually have some "pull" to it, meaning, when you bite into it, your mouth should leave a mark in the rib. This means "fall off the bones" ribs are not KDBS quality, despite how many love that rib consistency. The KCBS judges slots fill up so quickly and required us to travel at our own cost and we did not judge any KCBS events. Back to Southern food. Deep fried double Oreos are one of the many fried foods here in Huntsville, and Melt restaurant features them on their menu. Meat-and-Three restaurants feature a meat (usually fried pork chop, meatloaf, BBQ, fried catfish, country fried steak/chicken) and three sides (fried okra, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked potato, potato salad, cole slaw, French fries) and bread options such as cornbread, rolls, hush puppies. While Southern Cooking is absolutely delicious, I have to limit it because lets face it, it is high in calories and cholesterol. When I do indulge, it's shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and fried whole okra.

This is really a Rouses grocery store with an excellent deli area. I like that the meats and…read moreofferings are fresh. I like to get my fruit here because it is often locally sourced and very fresh. The staff is always helpful and cooperative. Sometimes it's pretty busy because of tourists, but everyone is always kind.

The service is always great considering how busy it gets especially around noon. Food is…read moredecent,portions good.

You ever walk into a place and immediately think, "Yep... this is either going to be amazing or I'm…read moreabout to make a terrible decision"? Welcome to Judy's Place. Because this spot is not pretending to be anything. This is full-on, unapologetic dive. And I mean that in the best possible way. You walk in and it's like the '70s, '80s, and a little bit of someone's '90s basement bar all got together and said, "Let's not change a thing." Old banquet-style tables, a bar top that feels like it's hosted a thousand stories, and walls that have clearly seen some things. I loved it immediately. Now let's talk food. The folks next to me were deep into the chicken and dumplings and talking about it like it was a life event. You know that kind of table chatter where you start reconsidering your order mid-bite? Yeah, that. I went shrimp po' boy... and no regrets. Shrimp fried just right. Crispy, flavorful, doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Solid sandwich. The fries... eh, they showed up a little tired. Not terrible, just kind of there. A little cold, a little soggy, like they'd already had a long day. But here's the twist. You don't come to Judy's for perfection. You come for personality. For the feeling that you just discovered a place that doesn't care about trends, doesn't need a remodel, and definitely isn't chasing Instagram. It just is what it is... and somehow that works. Fold this into your expectations. If you need polished, keep driving. If you want real, pull up a chair. It's fun. It's different. It's got character for days. Four stars. And honestly, half the star is just for staying exactly the same all these years.

Went here for lunch. The selections were just limited enough to ensure a perfect menu. Everything…read morewas very good. The salad had plenty of toppings to add. There were about a dozen main course items to choose from, mostly fried. There was enough items to make a full, non-fried meal. Two desserts to enjoy, both excellent. Never had an empty glass. Do note, we paid in advance; therefore, cash is needed at the end for a tip.

So this a new place that just recently opened in Gautier. My husband said that he was in the mood…read morefor some southern cooking and had remembered seeing this place in Facebook posts. When I looked in Google and saw that they were open on Sunday I decided that I was taking him there. You come in and it is a down home feeling. You have to lay before you eat, not a big deal and for me and my husband it was about $30. They had fried and baked chicken, mashed potatoes, lime beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes and okra, and of course fried green tomatoes. The reviews we had seen had mentioned that item as being great and my husband can attest to the fact that they are delicious!!! The service was good and the people all checked up on us and made sure our drinks were filled and plates cleared away. We talked to one of the servers and they talked about how they were open on Sunday through Friday for lunch but closed and reopened on Friday nights for a seafood buffet. My husband and I looked at each other and went "Yes"! We will DEFINITELY be back to eat some more of their cooking. The menu is listed daily on their Facebook page so head over there to like and follow them to see what's for lunch everyday!

We had the brunch menu Deviled eggs : no creole taste but…read morehad roe and bacon Pickled shrimp: weird but brought me back wanting more, maybe some other pickle that was edible to supplement. No bad review Main course short ribs frites W/ au poivre EXCELLENT !!! Only regret no green peppercorns in the sauce (maybe due to farm to table requirements) Great food. Best lunch in Mobile as of today ! Service was good. However one of our entrees served 5 minutes after everyone else. Definitely recommend this place. One more thing: The pomes frites ABSOLUTELY THE BEST FRIES I HAVE EVER EATEN: BELGIUM HAS NOTHING ON THESE FRIES. I am 75 years old and been all over Europe. This is the birthplace of American Fries. THIS PLACE DESERVES TABLECLOTHS BTW: wood table sticky and did not feel clean due to finish on the table.

The Haunted Bookshop recommended this locally owned/sourced lunch spot. I'm so glad! What a…read morewonderful experience. Trenton was a great server, friendly with solid recommendations. The sweet tea is the best we've ever had. The pickled shrimp is a classic 'Bama recipe. The Waygu double cheese burger will haunt my dreams with its juicy goodness. The steak & frites were very good. Tender with a sauce that was lush on the tongue. We were too full for dessert, but the blueberry cobbler looked amazing. Reservations are recommended, but they'll welcome you in like family either way. Vintage building adds so much character to this charming restaurant.

Fish and shrimp was awesome. Service was wonderful. Best fish I have he in a while. Visit this…read moreplace it is,worth it

I have ordered from them many times and I love their Philly cheesesteak with the fries but I get it…read morewithout the peppers and onions but my uncle told my mom and I about this restaurant they are always in rotation to order from them

What went well? EVERYTHING! Food quality and prep…read more Atmosphere. Service. Ambiance. Bring your own fun and enjoy.

Visiting Foley from out of state, we brought my MIL out for lunch here. Before visiting, I called…read moreto inquire about handicap access because she has breathing issues and is easily winded even with her portable oxygen. I was told there were several handicap accessible entrances including the atrium in the front. We parked on the street in front of the atrium and entered through those doors. My MIL told the hostess that she couldn't walk too far because of her breathing issues and the hostess said that was no problem. However, for an older person with mobility and breathing issues the distance between reception and the dining area was significant, and we paused once for her to catch her breath. We were seated at the table closest to the door, which was preferable, and our waitress stopped at the table within a short period of time. My MIL asked if the restaurant serves alcohol, and the waitress said they could get her anything she wanted. She ordered a Pinot Grigio, and I asked if the restaurant has decaf espresso. She said no, so I said that I would still like an espresso martini even if it was caffeinated. She said they don't have espresso martinis. I asked her to take my husband's drink order and come back to me, and I ordered the same wine as my MIL for simplicity's sake. We also ordered two apps at the same time. The dining room was sufficiently busy with what appeared to be only two waitresses. She returned with our drinks promptly and took our entree orders, including my MIL's request for two beignets to go. She returned with appetizers in a decent amount of time, at which time I feel like things took a turn for the worse after the waitress was making room for the food and spilled my husband's water and ice onto the table. We took two of our cloth napkins and tried to stop the water from dripping into my MIL's lap, and the waitress said she was having a "Monday on a Tuesday." Given her less-than-happy demeanor, she clearly wasn't having a great day. Look, we've all had bad days, but the customer should still receive proper attention and we did not. We asked for more napkins to replace the wet ones; we never got them. I flagged down the other waitress and asked for napkins; she also ignored our request. My husband ended up taking two place settings off a nearby table after it was clear that no one was bringing them. Our waitress never asked how our food was, never refilled our water, nor asked if we wanted anything else, and we sat for quite a while after finishing our food before she stopped by again. We had been in the restaurant for an extended period of time at this point, and my MIL's oxygen machine started to run low. We got the waitress' attention and explained the situation, asking for the check and to cash out so we could get her home. My MIL reminded her that we had ordered the desserts to go and she said she remembered. The bill came and the credit card was run, but no pen to sign with so fortunately I had one in my purse. My MIL handed her a cash tip, and then we waited. And waited. And waited for the to go dessert. The waitress passed by several times knowing that we needed to go as soon as possible, but did not comment on how long it would be before the food was ready. I suggested that my husband help my MIL to the car since it was a bit of a walk in her condition and I would wait for the dessert. Ten more minutes after they walked out went by, and the dessert still hadn't come out. My husband tried to call me to say we needed to get going but there isn't any cell phone reception and no available Wi-Fi so he left her in the vehicle to come get me so we could bring my MIL home. Within 20 minutes we returned to get the dessert. She had asked for two orders when we placed the order, and when I was handed the container it was a single beignet. We had no desire to wait for another to be made, and after checking the slip we saw that only one had been entered by the waitress. As I said, people have bad days and I get it. Today's experience was less than 5 stars, and my MIL still tipped well. Her steak was excellent, our salmon and oysters were decent but not outstanding. The Caesar dressing was very flavorful, but the potato salad tasted similar to store bought although I assume it was made in house. Assessing the entire experience, 2,5 stars seems appropriate. My MIL said she would try them again sometime, so if that happens I will be sure to update the review.

The food is still pretty good but not quite as good as it used to be. We were surprised at the…read moreprice for a large party of 10 it was $22 apiece which includes tip. I probably wouldn't have given a tip otherwise because the waitress took away my plate when I got up to get some extra but the food is still good. I think they probably got it overpriced as you can get lunch for about $14 apiece at a buffet other places.

The fried and boiled shrimp is very sodium. THE BOILED shrimp are not deveined. The fish was fried…read morewell but had a funny taste. The mac and cheese was oily and not very cheesy. The turnip greens really good. Ultimately, alot of the main dishes were salty. We gave another chance after a previous visit. However, $40 for 2 people was not enjoyable. This is the Last visit.

We came in after church and wanted a good home cooked meal but not doing it ourselves. The staff…read moregreeted us and were very nice. I placed our order and it took about 30-45 minutes. I didn't mind that because some of our order had to be cooked to order. We ordered the fried pork chops, mac and cheese with collards and the smothered pork chops with yams and collards. This is the first place I've ever been that served an actual pork chop and not pork steaks. That's a big plus. The gravy on the pork chops was delicious and I liked that rice or mashed potatoes comes with a gravy entree. The yams were just right and the cornbread was on point. The only issue was the mac and cheese. It was dry and lacking cheese and flavor. I know it was around 1:30 but consistency is key! Overall, it was pretty good but that one thing would have taken this review over the top.

Great food and delicious! I wish they were open more often! Worth the drive! I had smothered…read morepork chops and mash potatoes and candied yams and greens and cornbread and dessert! Enough for 2-3 meals! Excellent

Wowza! It only took me 7 years for an in-person visit, but I made it! And at long last, and as I'd…read morehoped, the dine-in experience is a night and day difference from the catering I tasted all those years ago. A friend recommended a lunch stop at Mama's after a downtown meeting, and I was thrilled to finally give it a real go. (I'd honestly forgotten about my first impression until I remembered) But that's in the past and I'm happy to wipe the slate clean. This visit, the fried chicken special was delicious and perfectly executed. I tasted the pork chop and it was great as well. The Mac and cheese and collard greens that I ordered as sides, all tasty. I cleaned my plate. The sweet tea is also just as amazing as I remember from before when I tasted it in the wild. Service from Emily, wonderful as well. All in all, Mama's in-house dining is where it's at. Cheers!

3.5/5 I've been a few times and usually the food is so good!…read moreBut I feel like their quality has gone down. It's still tasty! And maybe we didn't get the right things. Service was fine. Not very nice, but fast. Ordered (Monday) Red beans and rice with fried okra and candied yams Fried chicken fingers with tomato and cucumber salad and potatoes with gravy Chicken salad sandwich with fries