There are several places to dine in Alabama. Many of them happen to be award-winning restaurants that serve culinary masterpieces. Listed below are nine of these restaurants and you’ll want to try them all.
1. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - Decatur
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q offers two locations in Decatur. Founded in 1925, it's also one of the world's oldest barbecue restaurants. It offers a variety of barbecue favorites, including its hickory smoked bar-b-q chicken smothered in the restaurant's famous white sauce.
2. Chris' Famous Hotdogs - Montgomery
Chris' Famous Hotdogs, 138 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Chris' Famous Hotdogs was established in 1917, which makes it Montgomery's oldest restaurant. It's known for its delicuous chili dogs. In fact, customers from near and far love the chili dogs so much that they order the restaurant's "Famous Chili Sauce" to enjoy at home.
3. Wildflower Cafe - Mentone
Wildflower Cafe, 6007 AL-117, Mentone, AL 35984, USA
Wildflower Cafe is a charming restaurant in Mentone. It offers a great selection of food, including its famous Tomato Pie, which happened to be included on the Alabama Tourism Department's list of "100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die."
4. The Bright Star - Bessemer
Bright Star Restaurant, 304 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
The Bright Star in Bessemer was established in 1907, making it Alabama's oldest restaurant to operate at its original location. This award-winning restaurant specializes in Greek-influenced steak and seafood. And just like the Wildflower Cafe's Tomato Pie, The Bright Star's Broiled Seafood Platter was also on the list of "100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die."
5. Acre - Auburn
Acre, 210 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830, USA
Acre is an upscale restaurant that's located in Auburn's downtown historic district. It specializes in delicious, Southern-inspired cuisine. One of the restaurant's most popular menu items is its Butcher's Block, which consists of house-cured meats, preserves, pickles, cheeses, and so much more.
6. Jesse's Restaurant - Magnolia Springs
Jesses Restaurant, 14770 Oak St, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, USA
Jesse's Restaurant is a casual-fine dining restaurant that's been serving the Magnolia Springs community since 1999. This beautiful restaurant is housed inside a former store and is well known for its juicy steaks.
7. All Steak - Cullman
All Steak Restaurant, 323 3rd Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055, USA
Sure, All Steak serves a variety of steaks, but that's not what the restaurant is truly known for. The reason why many people visit All Steak is for the Orange Rolls. You can't eat just one. They're that delicious!
8. Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - Orange Beach
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar, 26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is an award-winning restaurant in Orange Beach. It offers some of Alabama's tastiest seafood, including its famous fried shrimp.
9. Dreamland Bar-B-Que - Tuscaloosa
5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
Dreamland Bar-B-Que is one of Alabama's most iconic barbecue restaurants. It offers multiple locations throughout Alabama. However, its original location, which opened in 1958, is in Tuscaloosa. Dreamland Bar-B-Que is best known for their mouthwatering ribs.
Have you ever eaten at any of these nine award-winning restaurants? If so, please share your dining experience(s) with us in the comments below.
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