11 Legendary Family-Owned Restaurants In Alabama You Have To Try
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Jennifer Young
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Alabama is home to a variety of restaurants. While some are national chains, most are local, family-owned restaurants. Family-owned restaurants are known for serving delicious made-from-scratch dishes. Listed below are 11 of Alabama’s best family-owned restaurants. You’ll want to try them all.
Established in 1907, The Bright Star is Alabama's oldest family-owned restaurant. It specializes in delicious Greek-style steak and seafood. (304 N 19th St)
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Chris' Hot Dogs was established in 1917 and recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary. This family-owned restaurant's menu is filled with a variety of options, but their signature chili sauce is what attracts customers near and far. (138 Dexter Ave)
Big Daddy's Real Pit Bar-B-Que attracts customers from all over the tri-state area. This family-owned barbecue joint is known for serving the best pork, beef, ribs and chicken in town. (205 N Rawls St)
Niki's West Steak & Seafood Restaurant is a cafeteria-style, family-owned restaurant that receives customers from all over Alabama. Its delicious Southern food will remind you of Grandma's cooking. (233 Finley Ave W)
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Trowbridge's has been in business since 1918. This family-owned restaurant is best known for its famous orange pineapple ice cream. (316 N Court St)
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Blue Plate Cafe specializes in Southern dishes that have been created from family recipes. This family-owned restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Two locations: 3210 Governors Dr SW / 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Ste E)
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Jesse's Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant that serves delicious steaks, seafood, sandwiches and more in a former general store. For the best dining experience, reservations are recommended. (14770 Oak St)
Cutts Restaurant has been in business since 1967 and is one of Alabama's best "meat and three" restaurants. This family-owned homestyle restaurant is a local favorite and will become one of your favorites, too. (417 E Lee St)
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has been serving some of the best barbecue for years. One of the signature items that makes this family-owned barbecue joint truly iconic is its famous "Original White Sauce." (Two locations: 1715 6th Ave SE / 2520 Danville Rd SW)
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The Hound serves a variety of American classics, in addition to numerous craft beers on tap. This family-owned restaurant is a must stop the next time you're passing through Auburn. (124 Tichenor Ave)
Greenbrier Restaurant specializes in delicious barbecue, seafood and fried catfish. The hushpuppies are also worth raving about. Try drizzling Greenbrier's famous white sauce over them. You'll never go back to eating them plain again. (27028 Old Hwy 20)
Have you eaten at any of these family-owned restaurants? What is your favorite family-owned restaurant in Alabama? Let us know in the comments!
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