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Some of the last that offer WHOLE Catfish. I live in Pensacola and cannot find whole fried catfish…read moreanywhere. Best hush puppies around since McCollums. The coleslaw isn't bad either. If your order is a little slow, you'll be guaranteed it will be hot and fresh.

The best set down restaurant And prices at the top of the…read moremountain on highway 67. The food is fantastic.The service is great and the staff is excellent.

Hush puppies

Hamburger, steak and fries

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Catfish fillets

Minnie Lee's Soul Food Cafe

3.9(15 reviews)

3.9 mi

My mom and I visited Minnie Lee's yesterday to give them a try while we were in Decatur. It's…read moreyummy - a good option for soul food! This restaurant is across the street from the fairly popular Francesco's Italian restaurant. Having been there before, I didn't have any troubles locating this place. The parking lot is a little rugged in spots but at least there's plenty of space. The inside is a little sparse but there's ample seating and some kind of cool drawings hanging on the walls. A portrait of who I can only assume to be Minnie Lee is near the entrance. Food is served cafeteria style by some very nice people. Seriously, the service was so warm and sweet. We felt very welcomed there. We both decided on fried chicken for lunch. My mom got the last breast from the batch so I wound up with a thigh, which isn't my favorite piece but I still like it okay. You can have more than two sides if you wish, but we didn't. I chose yams and fried potatoes as mine, while my mom got yams and cabbage. Note that their cabbage is cooked with sausage. For bread, they offered standard cornbread muffins or hot water cornbread, which the friendly staff recommended (good choice!). We both opted for sweet tea to drink. I'm not sure of the price because of course my mom snuck in and paid for both of our meals before I could notice! Lol. We found a clean booth and dug in quickly. Overall, the food was pretty good! This isn't necessarily a new favorite soul food place for me, but I'd definitely come back. The best item was honestly the cabbage! My mom let me taste a bite. So flavorful and perfect texture. This is real, southern-style cabbage (which is to say, probably not great for you...but quite tasty!). The hot water cornbread was also really good. It's different than the hot water cornbread I've had in the past; this version was very crispy on the outside with super soft, almost gooey, corny inside. It was yummy. The yams were also solid! Not the best I've ever had (flavor kind of one-note), but they were sweet and soft. The fried potatoes and fried chicken were both just okay. The fried potatoes weren't super hot or crispy, but the added flavor from the onions was nice. The fried chicken's breading was crispy and flavorful enough, but the meat, even on the thigh, was a bit dry. Neither were bad, but if I return in the future, I'd probably try something else first. We were too full for dessert, but they had pecan pie and banana pudding on display. Overall, lovely service and tasty food make this a solid option in the area.

I highly recommend the chicken and dressing and ox tails they are mouthwatering Amazing food and…read moregreat service!!! I will definitely be back..

Interior of new location on 6th Avenue, just across from Beltline intersection. 2618 US 31 South, Decatur AL 35601

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Huddle House

2.7(15 reviews)

6.0 mi

Awesome place very friendly and family oriented the GM Pat Ellison is awesome her grill operator…read moreRicky is a very good cook the assistant manager Cody is always making sure the outside looks as well as inside our sever Megan is always bubbly will give a 100% rating over all we will continue to eat there.

Reopened in December after renovations. Our waitress was excellent in serving us and was friendly…read more Food was delicious and price was affordable. Come check out the new and improved Huddle House!!

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Freight House Restaurant

4.1(172 reviews)

6.6 mi

Quality Food , Great Service & Nice Atmosphere ! ツ…read more Went with Friends & really enjoyed it.

I've seen this sign off I-65 that says ranked 8th best restaurant in Alabama. I had to stop. A…read moresmall town with a historic vibe along with the timeless ambiance in and around the restaurant. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious. I highly recommend anyone stop for this visit. It's worth sidetracking your journey to include this on your bucket list.

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Waffle House

4.6(11 reviews)

6.3 mi

I know what most people think when they think "Waffle House" but I have to say this one was very…read moregood. Service: The waitress was very nice and attentive, she made sure the drinks stayed filled and we were happy with the food. Food: I always order my eggs and hash browns soft cooked. The cook made them absolutely perfect they was very delicious. Noise: It was Waffle House, so I put average because it was average for a Waffle House. Would I Go Back: Absolutely

This is the best, cleanest Waffle House I've been to. Felicia is my favorite Waffle House employee…read more- she's hardworking, fast, and hilarious. The first time we came here, we walked in and she was working 90 mph while singing along with Fleetwood Mac on the jukebox. She works hard to get everything to you as quickly as possible. We came in the next morning and she even remembered our drink order from the day before. Of course, the food is wonderful - my favorite is the All Star Breakfast. Grits are excellent and the waffles are the best you'll get anywhere. This place also has the usual Waffle House atmosphere - my husband said it's like dinner and a show. If you know, you know. Overall, highly recommend this particular location.

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C F Penn Hamburgers

3.1(56 reviews)

6.1 mi

Tried this place today for the first time while visiting for a few hours…read more I'm born and raised in northern AL but don't make it out to Decatur very much. I'd heard from a friend that these were different but really good, and was told I'd either love it or hate it. I love a good greasy spoon establishment, and I'd read a little about the place before visiting, so I knew somewhat I was getting into. I was so satisfied with the double cheeseburger I ate today! It's interesting and hard to describe, but I immediately wished I had another in front of me when I was done. Given, I was very hungry, but I practically inhaled it. I do want to say: keep in mind that these are ZERO frills. But the goodness lies in the simplicity. They use an old recipe from the Great Depression where they would stretch meat dishes with flour/ bread because it was more cost-effective. The result is a burger that is simple, filling, with an almost nugget-like patty in texture, but if you like the texture of fast food chicken nuggets, translate that be big enough to put between buns and made with beef. If that sounds off-putting, then you might not be a fan. I do agree with my friend that you'll either love it or hate it, but if you visit with the above in mind, it might not blindside you so much when you take that first bite. I'll be back next time I'm in Decatur!

If you know you know. Classic 50s style diner with not your average burger patties and other great…read morediner favorites. It's like going back in time. Staff treats you like family. The decor is like being thrown into a 50s time capsule.

Counter seating & Booths & Vintage Decor

Inside a Penn's Hamburger...

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Vintage Decor & Newspaper Articles

Waffle House

3.9(10 reviews)

4.2 mi

Terrible experience. The staff was yelling at each other in front of the guests. The blonde…read morewaitress literally "shewed" us away -with hand gestures and everything - from the high tops because she said they weren't wiped down but there was no food there or indication that the area wasn't ready. She was obviously overwhelmed and not ready. You don't treat patrons that way. We left and won't return.

Quite honestly, this Waffle House is one of the best and most consistent…read more I've been to numerous locations ranging from Huntsville to Birmingham, and this location is absolutely the best. With only two cooks, one being a server and also cooking .. the food is always spot on. Something you wouldn't expect to see during a pandemic. I will only go to this location from now on, and highly recommend it.

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LongHorn Steakhouse

3.2(70 reviews)

3.9 mi

5 of us went on Saturday around 4:00pm and there was already a crowd gathering! We were seated…read morewithin the promised wait time. Our server was Abigail and she was flawless in her service. My family all had custom orders and all our food was just how we ordered it. No mistakes. No send backs. Flo's filets were tops and cooked exactly right for me and grandma. Although grandma said it wasn't as spicy as normal (???) I think she meant it needed a bit more peppercorn. My mom liked her burger. The parmesan crusted chicken looked good. Salads were fresh and nice portions with actual vegetables! Unlike Steak-out "salad". Pleasantly surprised. A nice send off meal for us out of town grandkids before heading back to the real world :D

Food was ok, server was very friendly though could have used a little more attention with drinks,…read morethe restaurant was clean and it still feels a little cramped after all these years. My steak, porterhouse, was cooked decent but a little too much char on the bottom was almost inedible. It didn't feel like a 22 ounce or whatever it was. I wouldn't order it again for the cost. I'd get the bone in ribeye at that point. If you get the most expensive steak they should balance it out with a strong potato with plenty of toppings, at least butter and sour cream. My wife's chicken was great! We'd come back, but we have other restaurants in town we like better.

Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

LongHorn Steakhouse - Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

JW Steakhouse

3.3(77 reviews)

0.6 mi

My husband and I stopped by because we always saw that it stayed busy. However after eating there…read moreI'm very disappointed. First, we ordered the spinach dip and it lacked flavor. Please retest this recipe and try again. I've see other reviews referring to the spinach dip so I'm not alone. Second, I ordered the Smothered Chicken. Again, I'm not sure why but the flavor was off. It was a 5/10. My husband had a steak (unseasoned) and sweet potato casserole that tasted like it came out of a can. I know I'm speaking a lot on the taste but we have friends who have dined here and agree it's lacking flavor overall. Ambiance was fine and the wait staff was polite. It was overpriced for the quality of food.

My husband and I went out to eat here because we have had their catering and the pork chop was…read moregreat however we order the filet and sweet potato with the spinach dip. The steak I asked for medium and it was more than rare, no flavor and the bacon on the outside wasn't cooked. That truly was the worst steak I've ever had and my husband and I eat a lot of steak. If you want an honest review that steak was the definition of dog shit and I won't go back and spend $150 on a meal.