These 10 Award-Winning Restaurants In Alabama Are Some Of The Best In The South

Cotton Row Restaurant, located in historic downtown Huntsville, offers a seasonal menu filled with a variety of creative dishes. This upscale restaurant has been voted "Most Romantic Restaurant in Alabama" and received the "Best of Award of Excellence" in Wine Spectator magazine's 2016 Restaurant Awards. (100 Southside Sq)

Filet & Vine is Montgomery's premier Market, Deli and BottleShoppe. The "Market" offers fresh groceries, the "Deli" offers high-quality meats, sides, salads, etc., and the "BottleShoppe" has the largest selection of wine and beer in Central Alabama. This neighborhood restaurant won the 2010 LBCS Championship as "Favorite Lunch Spot in Montgomery." (431 Cloverdale Rd)

Highlands Bar & Grill offers delicious French-inspired Southern cuisine served in an elegant setting. It's consistently recognized as one of the top five restaurants in the country - James Beard Foundation Awards (2009-2016). Southern Living magazine also cosiders Highlands Bar & Grill one of the "Best Dinner" restaurants in Birmingham. (2011 11th Ave S)

Kitchen on George, located in Mobile's Oakleigh Garden Historic District, offers a seasonal menu that focuses on fresh, locally sourced cuisine. This charming restaurant won first place in six categories and second place in three categories of Lagniappe Magazine’s 2014 Nappie Awards. (351A George St)

Wildflower Cafe is best known for serving a variety of creative dishes in a hippie-chic environment. In 2015, Wildflower Cafe was voted "Best Cafe in Alabama" by readers of Alabama magazine. This whimsical cafe was also featured in the book "The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South Before You Die." (6007 Al Hwy 117)

GianMarco's Restaurant serves up the finest Italian fare in Birmingham. Their pastas are incredible! Just like Highlands Bar & Grill, Southern Living magazine also considers this eatery one of the "Best Dinner" restaurants in Birmingham. (721 Broadway St)

Albany Bistro, located in the Historic Albany District of Decatur, is a great restaurant to bring a date, or to hang out with a group of friends. Their award-winning patio is the perfect spot for guests to enjoy their meal, or a glass of wine. (1051 Grant St SE)

Acre, which is located three blocks from Toomer's Corner, is an upscale Southern restaurant that offers delicious cuisine with a modern twist. It received the "Award of Excellence" in Wine Spectator magazine's 2016 Restaurant Awards. (210 E Glenn Ave)

Tucked away in an Orange Beach strip mall is Big Fish Restaurant & Bar. This award-winning restaurant serves the freshest seafood on the Gulf Coast. It was also one of the winners of the 2010 National Shrimp Festival Chef's Challenge, and received the People's Choice Award for the 3rd Annual Oyster Cook-off. (25814 Canal Rd)

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is one of Alabama's best barbecue restaurants. It's best known for creating the "Original White Sauce" we love pouring over our smoked chicken. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has won many awards, including the honor of being named the "2014 World BBQ Champions." (1715 6th Ave SE)