Think Alabama’s only sweet tea and barbecue? Think again. This state hides surprising, delicious restaurants in unexpected places.
Southern Living writer Nicole Letts explored every corner of Alabama, dining at more than 80 restaurants for her debut book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Alabama. After tasting everything she could, she narrowed down 13 restaurants she can’t wait to revisit.
Here are her top spots.
What are the must-visit restaurants across Alabama?
After tasting her way through Alabama, from hole-in-the-wall diners to hidden gems, Letts narrowed it down to these 13 restaurants as her top spots:
- Rattlesnake Saloon, Tuscumbia
- The Freight House, Hartselle
- Wildflower Café, Mentone
- Pastry Art, Homewood
- Gianmarco’s, Homewood
- Brenda’s Bar-B-Q, Montgomery
- Nick’s in the Sticks, Tuscaloosa
- Botanic, Opelika
- Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar, Opelika
- KBC, Dothan
- The Hummingbird Way, Mobile
- The Wash House, Fairhope
- Pirate’s Cove, Josephine
For the full story behind these restaurants, including meals, ambiance and memorable moments that made them stand out, check out Letts’ article here: https://www.southernliving.com/alabama-restaurants-worth-traveling-for-11914343…