130 PLACES ON THE SCREEN

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University Drive · $$

Ol’ Heidelberg Café

German, Central European

The Restaurant That Put Huntsville on the Schnitzel Map

6125 University Drive NW, Huntsville
  • Date Night
  • desserts
  • German
  • Huntsville Institution
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West Huntsville · $

Big Spring Café

American, Southern, Diner

The Greasy Burger That Grew Up With Huntsville

3507 Governors Drive SW, Huntsville, AL
  • American
  • Breakfast
  • burgers
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Southern
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Downtown Madison · $$

Main Street Café

Southern American comfort foods with international accents

Chicken Poulet, Rattling Trains and the Women Who Raised Me

101 Main Street, Madison, al
  • American
  • Cocktails
  • desserts
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Southern
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Bailey Cove · $$$

Nick’s Ristorante

Northern Italian steakhouse serving wood-fired aged beef, fresh seafood, handmade Italian specialties, and classic flambéed desserts.

Beef Wellington, Baked Alaska and the Joy of a First Bite

10300 Bailey Cove Road SE, Suite 1, Huntsville, al
  • desserts
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Italian
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MidCity · $$

Dragon Alley

Playful pan-Asian street food featuring dumplings, noodles, sushi, bao buns, and plenty of shareable plates.

MidCity’s Neon-Lit Alley of Dumplings, Noodles and Late-Night Bites

1030 Mid City Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
  • Chinese
  • Date Night
  • late night
  • Pan-Asian
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
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Five Points · $$

Big Ed’s Pizza

pizza, calzones, salads & subs.

A Ponytail, A Pizza, Plus 65 Years of Huntsville History

255 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Pizza
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Downtown Huntsville · $$$

Commerce Kitchen

Southern · New American · Brunch · Steak · Seafood

Come for Brunch, Stay for a Piece of Modern Huntsville Restaurant History

300 Franklin St SE, Huntsville, AL, United States, 35801
  • American
  • Brunch
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • steak
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Downtown Huntsville · $$

Del Chuco Cantina y Cocina

El Paso-inspired Tex-Mex

The 915 Meets the 256: El Paso Flavor on the Huntsville Square

107 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Mexican
  • Tex-Mex
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Queso
  • Takeout
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Jordan Lane · $$

New Orleans Lunchbox

Cajun and Creole comfort food crossed with hickory-smoked barbecue, seafood po’boys, gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice.

The Gas Station Where Smoke Meets the Bayou

4000 Holmes Avenue NW, Huntsville
  • Barbecue
  • Cajun
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Seafood
  • Quick visit
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South Huntsville · $

El Herradura

Traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, combination plates and cheese-covered chicken and rice

A South Parkway Mexican Mainstay

11700 Memorial Parkway S, Suite N, Huntsville, AL 35803
  • Mexican
  • Queso
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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University Drive · $$

Rosie’s Mexican Cantina

Locally owned Tex-Mex cantina known for handmade flour tortillas, sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, queso, Mexican Lasagna and margaritas

White Queso, Mexican Butter and 30 Years of Rosie’s

6196 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
  • Cocktails
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Mexican
  • Tex-Mex
  • Queso
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Madison · $

Taqueria Luna

MEXICAN STREET FOOD / VERACRUZ-INSPIRED FAVORITES

Follow the Moon to Madison for Birria

30098 Andrea Lane, Madison, AL 35756
  • Mexican
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Queso
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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South Huntsville · $$

Sofia’s Roadside Cantina

Mexican tacos, birria, bowls, tortas & margaritas

Birria, Queso & a Seat for Everyone

9086 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite 310, Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Mexican
  • Queso
  • Takeout
  • Patio
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Lowe Mill · $

Pacific Pearl Kitchen

Filipino and Hong Kong-inspired comfort food

Filipino Comfort Food Worth Finding at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW Unit RR4 huntsville al
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Oakwood · $$

G’s Country Kitchen

Homestyle Southern soul food with fried chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, turkey and dressing, catfish, vegetables, and scratch-made sides

Where Soul Food Became a Ministry

2501 Oakwood Avenue NW, Huntsville, al
  • American
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Soul Food
  • Southern
  • Takeout
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University Drive · $

Big Bowl Thai Cuisine

Thai / Southeast Asian

Some Bowls Hold More Than Dinner

6125 UNIVERSITY DR NW STE D13 HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806
  • Coffee
  • Seafood
  • Thai
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Takeout
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Athens · $$

Dub's Burgers

Old-school Southern burger joint

An Old-School Athens Cheeseburger That Still Feels Like a Bargain

400 S. Jefferson St., Athens, Alabama
  • American
  • burgers
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Athens · $$

Elizabeth’s Cocina

Mexican · Tex-Mex · Birria · Queso

An Athens Mexican Kitchen Where the Sauces Deserve Your Attention

616 US-31, Suite B, Athens, AL 35611
  • Mexican
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Queso
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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South Huntsville · $$

Salt & Light

Chef-driven Southern comfort food, sandwiches, seafood

Creative comfort food, sandwiches, seafood, and rotating grab-and-go meals.

11243 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Jordan Lane · $

Stanlieo's Sub Villa

Old-School American Sub Shop / Italian-American Deli Sandwiches

The Kitchen Sink and More Than 50 Years of Huntsville Sandwich History

605 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
  • Huntsville Institution
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Decatur · $

Taqueria El Palomino

Traditional Mexican, Taqueria, Mexican street food

Street Tacos, Tamales and a North Alabama Taqueria Worth Following to Decatur

1410 6th Avenue SE, Decatur, AL 35601
  • Mexican
  • Queso
  • Quick visit
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Providence · $$

Cajun Roux Bar and Grill Huntsville

Cajun comfort food and Gulf Coast classics

Providence just got a little more of a Cajun accent

20 Town Center Dr NW, Huntsville, ALabama
  • Cajun
  • Patio
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Five Points · $$

Good Company Cafe Five Points

sausage balls, sandwiches, salads, lattes, and all-day brunch

A NEW BRUNCH FRONT HITS FIVE POINTS

720 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL
  • American
  • Brunch
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Under $25
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South Huntsville · $$

Fatso’s Famous Pizza

Garlic bread, wings, pizza, and grinders

Big pies and pickle-pizza potential hit South Huntsville

7914 Memorial Pkwy SW, Ste B4, Huntsville
  • Pizza
  • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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Hazel Green · $$

Los Compadres Mexican Grill

Mexican / Street tacos / Traditional Mexican & Tex-Mex

Street Tacos, Molcajetes and Seriously Good Mexican Food Hiding Beside a Hazel Green Gas Station

13771 US 231-431 N, Unit B, Hazel Green, AL 35750
  • Mexican
  • Queso
  • Quick visit
  • Under $25
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South Huntsville · $$

Goodbye Horses

cocktails and craft coffee alongside bar bites from a smashburger to southwest eggrolls

Cocktail-bar cool meets neighborhood dive energy in South Huntsville

2704 Johnson Rd, Huntsville, AL
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    South Huntsville · $$

    Baumhower’s Victory Grille

    American / Wings / Southern / Sports Bar

    The Game-Day Grille That Became Part of a Family Memory

    2309 Memorial Parkway SW Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • wings
    • Queso
    • Takeout
    • Patio
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    Governors Drive · $

    Bandito Burrito

    Mexican-American / Tex-Mex

    Old-School Tex-Mex, Unfussy Burritos, and Decades of Huntsville Food Memory

    3017 Governors Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Mexican
    • Tex-Mex
    • Queso
    • Quick visit
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    South Huntsville · $

    Viet Taste

    Pho, banh mi and Vietnamese comfort food

    A South Huntsville Stop for Pho, Bánh Mì & Vietnamese Comfort Food

    7900 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Ste V, Huntsville 38502
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Whitesburg · $

    Little Rosie’s Taqueria

    Fast-casual Tex-Mex

    A low-friction queso mission when speed matters as much as the dip.

    4781 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802
    • Queso
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Athens · $$

    Square at 113

    Southern comfort food, wings, catfish, boozy slushies, and cocktails

    Come for the Hot Honey Wings; Stay for the Music and Slushies

    113 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
    • Cocktails
    • Seafood
    • Soul Food
    • Southern
    • Patio
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    Village of Providence · $$

    Taco Mama

    Fast-casual tacos

    A patio-friendly northwest checkpoint with a build-your-own streak.

    328 Providence Main Street NW, Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Queso
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Patio
    • Under $25
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    University Drive · $$

    Qahwtea Coffee & Bakery

    Yemeni coffee, specialty tea & Middle Eastern pastries

    Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Pastry Case

    4721 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    South Huntsville · $

    Taqueria El Cazador

    Mexican taqueria

    The southward leg: tacos first, queso as supporting evidence.

    10099 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35803
    • Queso
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Athens · $

    Jerry John Pizzeria

    Pizza, calzones, sandwiches, and pasta

    Athens, Come for the Slice—Stay for the Stuffed Shells

    305 W Lee St., Athens, AL
    • Italian
    • Pizza
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Barracuda Taco Stand

    fresh tortillas, tacos, bowls, queso, guac and frozen drinks

    Taco Stand and Margarita Garden in downtown Huntsville

    535 Meridian St N, Huntsville, al 35811
    • Mexican
    • Queso
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Patio
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    Athens · $$

    BawBaw’s BBQ

    Alabama Barbecue, Southern Comfort Food

    Holy Smoke: BawBaw’s Brings Barbecue to Church

    310 S Madison St, Athens, Alabama
    • Barbecue
    • Southern
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Huntsville (multiple locations) · $$

    El Olmeca

    Mexican · Tex-Mex · Fajitas · Queso

    Sometimes You Just Want Margaritas, Queso, and a Giant Combination Plate

    7044 University Drive NW, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Mexican
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Queso
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    South Huntsville · $$

    El Vaquero

    Mexican · Tex-Mex · Breakfast · Fajitas

    The South Huntsville Mexican Restaurant That Opens at 6 A.M.

    10020 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35803
    • Breakfast
    • Mexican
    • Queso
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    University Drive · $$

    Kyuramen

    Japanese comfort food / Izakaya

    University Drive Is Officially in Its Ramen Era

    5850 University Dr NW suite D2 Huntsvuille AL
    • Japanese
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Athens · $$

    Salty Cod Athens

    British · Irish · Pub Fare · Seafood · Steak

    Proper Fish & Chips, Gelato, and a Butcher Shop Under One Roof

    309 West Market Street Athens, AL 35611
    • British
    • Patio
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Southside Cocktail Club

    Craft cocktails, elevated sandwiches, salads & playful bar bites

    Classic cocktails and old-Huntsville character in Downtown Huntsville

    105 Washington St SE, Ste 100, Huntsville
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Athens · $$

    Gabriela’s Latin Fusion

    mix of Latin American dishes, fresh juices and generous shareable plates

    Athens Turns Up the Flavor at Gabriela’s

    110 W Green St Suite 3, Athens, AL
    • juices and smoothies
    • Latin American
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Queso
    • Takeout
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    University Place · $$

    Phil Sandoval’s

    Mexican

    A queso blanco checkpoint made for the classic chips-on-the-table experience.

    6125 University Drive, Suite E-18, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Queso
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Huntsville · $$

    Luis’s Mexican Bar & Grill

    Queso & more

    A south Huntsville bowl with a chorizo-queso signal on the menu.

    7500 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite 1-115A, Huntsville, AL 35802
    • Queso
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    Madison · $

    La Parrilla

    Mexican & Tex-Mex

    Chips, Sizzles and Sweet-Plantain Dipped in Queso at Clift Farm

    461 John Henry Way, Ste 1080, Madison, al
    • Mexican
    • Tex-Mex
    • Queso
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Northwest Huntsville · $$

    Corralejos Mexican Grill

    Mexican · Tex-Mex · Queso · Fajitas

    From a Dairy Farm in Mexico to a Mexican Grill in Northwest Huntsville

    1658 Old Monrovia Road NW, Suite 106, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Mexican
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Queso
    • Takeout
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    Huntsville (multiple locations) · $$

    Las Trojas Cantina

    Mexican · Tex-Mex · Queso · Margaritas

    Queso, Fajitas and Giant Margaritas Across North Alabama

    4920 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816
    • Queso
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    New Market · $$

    New Market BBQ

    Barbecue · Southern · Country Cooking

    A Real Brick Pit Keeps the Smoke Rolling in New Market

    5601 Winchester Road New Market, AL 35761
    • Barbecue
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Campus 805 · $$

    Hops N Guac

    Modern Mexican · Taproom

    Where the Queso Has Beer and the Wall Has 45 Taps

    2620 Clinton Ave W, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Mexican
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Queso
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
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    Huntsville · $$

    Chuy’s

    Tex-Mex · Mexican-American · Queso

    Yes, It’s a Chain. I Still Want the Queso.

    935 Bob Wallace Avenue, Unit 101, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Tex-Mex
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Queso
    • Takeout
    • Patio
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    Downtown Athens · $$

    The Southern Table

    Elevated Southern, New Southern

    Come for the Shrimp and Grits, Stay for Downtown Athens

    105 N. Jefferson St., Athens, AL
    • American
    • Brunch
    • burgers
    • Cocktails
    • desserts
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    Madison · $$$

    The Chop House

    Classic American steakhouse serving hand-cut steaks, chops, seafood, substantial salads and traditional steakhouse sides and desserts

    A substantial steakhouse system has settled over Madison

    160 Graphics Drive, Madison, AL
    • American
    • Cocktails
    • desserts
    • Seafood
    • Queso
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    South Huntsville · $$

    Walton's Southern Table

    Traditional Southern, Meat-and-Three, Homestyle American

    Chicken and Dressing, Fried Green Tomatoes and the Comfort of an Old-School Southern Table

    4901 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville,al
    • American
    • Southern
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    Jordan Lane · $$

    Viet Cuisine

    Vietnamese · Pho · Noodles · Banh Mi

    A Jordan Lane Favorite for Pho, Banh Mi and Lemongrass Everything

    210 Jordan Lane NW Huntsville, AL 35805
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Vietnamese
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Jordan Lane · $$

    Tim’s Cajun Kitchen

    Cajun / Creole / Louisiana Seafood

    Crawfish, Étouffée and a Little Louisiana Spirit on Jordan Lane

    114 Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
    • Cajun
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Takeout
    • Patio
    • Under $25
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    Jordan Lane · $$

    Jamo’s Cafe

    Middle Eastern · Mediterranean · Greek

    A Jordan Lane Mainstay for Gyros, Kabobs, and Sweet Mint Tea

    413 Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
    • Greek
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Mediterranean
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Takeout
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    Madison · $$

    Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar

    Pizza · Italian-American · Wine Bar

    A Madison Pizza Destination With New York, Detroit, Tavern and Sicilian Styles

    25783 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd, Madison, AL 35756
    • desserts
    • Pizza
    • Takeout
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Mazzara’s Vinoteca

    Italian · Housemade Pasta · Wine

    Housemade Pasta in an 1848 Huntsville House That Refused to Disappear

    102 Gates Ave SW Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Italian
    • Patio
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    Downtown · $$

    Revivalist

    Modern American / Contemporary Southern / European-influenced

    Historic Huntsville Gets Dressed Up for Dinner

    106 Jefferson Street S, Huntsville, AL
    • American
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Cotton Row

    Modern American · Southern Influences · Fine Dining · Seafood · Steak

    *A Downtown Huntsville Celebration Restaurant With a Dessert I Still Dream About

    100 South Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • Cocktails
    • desserts
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Seafood
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Purveyor

    Modern American · Seasonal · Fine Dining · Wine & Bourbon

    From Bourbon Bar Idea to Michelin-Recognized Huntsville Restauran

    201 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Seafood
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Domaine South

    Seasonal American · Wine Bar · Cheese & Charcuterie

    An Award-Winning Wine Program, Charcuterie, and a Patio Overlooking Big Spring Park

    200 West Side Square, Suite 60 Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Patio
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    The Poppy & Parliament

    British, Irish, European pub

    A proper English pub, butcher shop, and little portal across the pond

    117 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • British
    • Huntsville Institution
    • pub/bar food
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint

    Burgers · American Wagyu · Craft Beer · Late Night

    The Downtown Burger Joint Keeping Later Hours

    123 North Side Square, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • burgers
    • Patio
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Athens · $$

    Wildwood Deli

    Deli / sandwiches / burgers / Southern

    Athens’ downtown lunch ritual of stacked sandwiches, salads, and Southern sides

    113 West Market Street, Athens, AL 35611
    • American
    • sandwiches
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Takeout
    • Patio
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    Athens · $$

    Ro’s Grille

    American · Southern · Steaks · Seafood · Burgers

    A Downtown Athens Grille With a Little Bit of Everything

    126 N Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611
    • American
    • Patio
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    Town Madison · $$

    SaZa Serious Italian

    Italian · Pasta · Pizza

    Red-Sauce Comfort With a Town Madison Address

    501 Town Madison Blvd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758
    • Italian
    • Pizza
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Patio
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    Madison · $$

    Prohibition

    Eclectic American · Smoked Meats · Rooftop Bar · Brunch

    The Rooftop Bar Is Only Part Of the Story at Prohibition

    100 Moon Shot Dr, Suite 120, Madison, AL 35758
    • American
    • Brunch
    • Cocktails
    • Queso
    • Patio
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    Downtown Madison · $$

    OLD BLACK BEAR BREWING COMPANY — MADISON

    Brewpub / American / Southern

    A downtown Madison brewery where the food refuses to play second fiddle

    212 Main Street Madison, AL 35758
    • Brunch
    • burgers
    • pub/bar food
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Baker & Able

    Rooftop Bar · Cocktails · Small Plates

    Huntsville’s Space Monkeys Have a Rooftop Bar

    106 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Cocktails
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    Five Points · $$

    Thai Garden

    Thai · Curries · Noodles · Vegetarian

    Five Points Has Been Eating Thai Here for Years

    800 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Thai
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Providence · $$

    Phuket Thai Restaurant

    Thai · Sushi · Curries · Noodles

    Two Decades of Thai Cooking in the Village of Providence

    475 Providence Main St NW, Suite 102, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Thai
    • Takeout
    • Patio
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    University Drive / Old Monrovia · $$

    Viet Huong

    Vietnamese · Pho · Clay Pots · Noodles

    Huntsville Has Been Coming Here for Pho for More Than Two Decades

    930 Old Monrovia Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Huntsville Institution
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Vietnamese
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
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    South Huntsville / Airport Road · $$

    Edgar's Bakery (Huntsville South)

    Bakery · Breakfast · Lunch · Cakes · Café

    Strawberry Cake and an Early Breakfast Stop on Airport Road

    2004 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Bakery
    • Breakfast
    • desserts
    • sandwiches
    • Under $25
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    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    The Moon Bakeshop

    Bakery · Pastries · Breakfast · Coffee

    The Downtown Huntsville Bakery Nashville Chefs Told Me Not to Miss

    201 Jefferson St N, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Bakery
    • Breakfast
    • Coffee
    • Huntsville Institution
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
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    Decatur · $

    Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q

    Alabama barbecue

    The Decatur Barbecue Legend That Helped Put Alabama White Sauce on the Map

    1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur
    • Barbecue
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Athens · $$

    Kreme Delite

    Old-school dairy bar / Soft serve / American snack stand

    Soft Serve, Upside-Down Banana Splits, and a Little Slice of 1951 Athens

    401 W. Washington St., Athens, AL
    • desserts
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Quick visit
    • Patio
    • Under $25
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    Scottsboro · $$

    Payne's Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain

    Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain & American Lunch Counter

    Red Slaw Dogs, Milkshakes and a Scottsboro Soda Fountain With Roots in 1869

    101 E. Laurel St., Scottsboro, AL
    • American
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Under $25
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    Madison · $$

    The Stem and Stein

    Wine bar, Craft beer bar, Casual American, Small plates & shareables

    Wine Flights, Rotating Craft Beer and a Neighborhood Hangout on County Line Road

    10871 County Line Road, Suite B, Madison, AL 35758
    • Queso
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    Elkmont · $$

    MIKE'S CAFE

    Southern Comfort Food / Vietnamese & Asian-American

    Meat-and-Threes, Hand-Pattied Burgers and a Surprise Bowl of Pho in Elkmont

    20982 Tillman Mill Road, Elkmont, AL
    • American
    • burgers
    • Pan-Asian
    • Southern
    • Under $25
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    Harvest · $$

    5 A's Restaurant

    Greek / Persian / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern

    Follow Highway 53 for Gyros, Persian Kabobs, and Greek Coffee

    6297 Highway 53 Harvest, AL 35749
    • Greek
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Mediterranean
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Takeout
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    Jordan Lane · $$

    Little Diner

    American Diner / Southern Comfort Food / Korean-American

    Where Kimchi Meets the Meat-and-Three on Jordan Lane

    1219A Jordan lane Huntsville, Al 35816
    • Breakfast
    • burgers
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    Research Park · $$

    West End Grill

    Southern-American / American Grill / Steaks & Comfort Food

    Pot Roast, Cold Drinks and a Piece of Pre-Bridge Street Huntsville

    6610 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, AL
    • American
    • Brunch
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Patio
    • Under $25
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    Governors Drive · $

    Blue Plate Cafe

    Southern/ Breakfast / Meat-and-Three

    Where Huntsville Still Comes Home for Breakfast and a Meat-and-Three

    3210 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
    • American
    • Breakfast
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Southern
    • Under $25
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    Bridge Street · $$$

    Connors Steak & Seafood

    Steakhouse / Seafood / American

    A Huntsville Special-Occasion Staple That’s Worth Knowing Beyond the Steak

    345 The Bridge Street, huntsville, AL
    • American
    • Seafood
    • steak
    • Patio
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    Madison · $

    Taqueria Las Morelenses

    Mexican · Tacos · Taqueria · Breakfast

    An Old Gas Station Taqueria With Tacos, Tortas and a Serious Lineup of Meats

    30697 Highway 72 W Madison, AL 35757
    • Mexican
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
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    University Drive / Research Park · $$

    Sushime Asian Bistro

    Japanese · Sushi · Asian Fusion · Ramen · Noodles

    THE ASIAN BISTRO WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERY CRAVING

    6290 University Drive NW, Suite A Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Pan-Asian
    ✦

    New Market · $$

    Ole Hickory BBQ

    Barbecue · Southern

    A Little New Market Barbecue Joint With Plenty of Country Character

    5061 Maysville Road New Market, AL 35761
    • Barbecue
    • burgers
    • Takeout
    • Patio
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Providence · $$

    Grille on Main

    American · Steaks · Seafood · Southern · Brunch

    A Neighborhood Grille With Fine-Dining Pedigree

    445 Providence Main St NW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • American
    • Brunch
    • Seafood
    • Southern
    • steak
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    Lowe Mill · $$

    JAC's Barbecue and Catering

    Barbecue · Southern · Turkey Ribs & Oxtails

    TURKEY RIBS WORTH FINDING INSIDE LOWE MILL

    2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL
    • Barbecue
    • Soul Food
    ✦

    MidCity · $$

    Blue Oak BBQ

    Barbecue · New Orleans-Inspired · Sandwiches · Wings

    This MidCity BBQ Joint Has New Orleans in Its Bones

    1000 Mid City Dr, Unit 1, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Barbecue
    • sandwiches
    • wings
    ✦

    Downtown Athens · $$

    Coffee Off The Square

    Coffee · Espresso · Açaí · Light Café

    Settle In With a Cookie Butter Latte Just Off the Athens Square

    110 W Green St, Suite D, Athens, AL
    • Breakfast
    • Coffee
    • juices and smoothies
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Quick visit
    ✦

    Athens · $$

    Bonsai Coffee Company

    Specialty Coffee · Espresso · Matcha · Breakfast & Lunch

    Bonsai Gives Athens a Coffee Shop Made for Staying

    1207 E Forrest St, Suite H, Athens, AL 35613
    • Breakfast
    • Coffee
    • Quick visit
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Lowe Mill / West Huntsville · $$

    Gold Sprint Coffee

    Coffee / Café / Breakfast / Light Lunch

    WHERE HUNTSVILLE COMES TO CAFFEINATE AND CREATE

    2515 9th Avenue SW Huntsville, AL 35805
    • Breakfast
    • Coffee
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Quick visit
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Five Points · $$

    Olde Towne Coffee

    Coffee · Espresso · In-House Roastery · Breakfast & Light Lunch

    Five Points Has Been Drinking Coffee Here Since 1998

    511 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Breakfast
    • Coffee
    • Huntsville Institution
    • Quick visit
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Sea Salt

    Seafood / Oyster Bar / Raw Bar

    downtown Huntsville’s casual urban raw bar offers oysters from 3 coasts

    114 Clinton Avenue E, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Seafood
    • Patio
    ✦

    South Huntsville · $$

    Goodland Pour House

    Gastropub · Detroit-Style Pizza · American · Craft Beer

    Detroit-Style Pizza With a Gluten-Free Crust People Actually Love

    933 Bob Wallace Ave SW, unit 209, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • burgers
    • Pizza
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Takeout
    ✦

    South Huntsville / Bailey Cove · $$

    Southern Egg Cafe

    Southern Breakfast · Brunch · Comfort Food

    Biscuits and Gravy Meet Chorizo on Bailey Cove

    7900 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Suite D3, Huntsville, AL 35802
    • Breakfast
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    ✦

    Jones Valley · $$

    Peppered Pig

    Burgers · American

    From Food Truck Favorite to Jones Valley Burger Joint

    1305 Four Mile Post Rd SE, Suite C, Huntsville, AL 35802
    • burgers
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Airport Road · $$

    Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

    Japanese · Sushi · Sashimi · Hibachi

    Sushi, Sashimi, and an Alabama Roll on Airport Road

    964 Airport Rd SW, Suite 4 Huntsville, AL 35802
    • Date Night
    • Japanese
    • Sushi
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Takeout
    ✦

    MidCity · $$

    Perseus Sound Bar

    Café / Mediterranean / Italian-inspired

    Perseus Sound Bar Brings Hi-Fi Listening and Italian Flavors to MidCity

    6024 Stax Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Date Night
    ✦

    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    TRILOGY HOTEL HUNTSVILLE

    New American • Southern-Inspired • Rooftop Dining • Coffee

    Sleep Beside the Spring Where Huntsville Began

    707 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • Breakfast
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Date Night
    ✦

    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton

    New American • European-Inspired • Southern-Inspired • Small Plates • Cocktails • Brunch

    Historic Bones, Mid-Century Style, and a Rooftop Named for Monkeys

    106 Jefferson Street South, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • American
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    ✦

    Madison / County Line Road · $$

    Viva Tequila Mexican Cocina

    Mexican / Tex-Mex

    Madison Gets a New Mexican Cocina With Birria Ramen, Quesabirria Pizza, and Plenty of Tequila

    12090 County Line Road, Suite H, Madison, AL 35756
    • Date Night
    • Mexican
    • Tex-Mex
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Queso
    ✦

    North Huntsville / Memorial Parkway · $$

    Beignets & Brew

    Coffee / Beignets / Breakfast & Sweets

    Beignets & Brew Doubles Down on Huntsville With a Memorial Parkway Shop

    1015 North Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Breakfast
    • Coffee
    • desserts
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Quick visit
    ✦

    University Drive / Northwest Huntsville · $

    GuateMex Market 2

    Guatemalan • Latin American • International Grocery • Prepared Foods

    The Huntsville Market Where Friday Means Guatemalan Country-Style Chicken

    4320 University Drive NW, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35816
    • Latin American
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Downtown Athens · $$

    Sushime Asian Bistro Athens

    Japanese · Sushi · Asian Fusion · Ramen · Noodles

    From Sushi Tacos to the King Kong Roll, SushiMe Arrives in Athens

    116 N. Jefferson St., Athens, AL 35611
    • Chinese
    • Date Night
    • Japanese
    • Pan-Asian
    • Seafood
    ✦

    Food Truck / Decatur · $$

    Akye Vybez Kitchen

    Jamaican/ Caribbean /Food Truck

    Follow the Jerk Chicken to This Jamaican Food Truck in Decatur

    1520 Moulton Street West, Decatur, AL
    • Caribbean
    • Takeout
    ✦

    Madison · $$

    High Ground Hobbies and Cafe

    Pizza • American • Café

    A 4,000-Square-Foot Excuse to Stay and Play

    13381 Hatchett Road West, Madison, Alabama 35757
    • American
    • Pizza
    ✦

    Downtown Huntsville · $$

    Moody’s

    Bar Food / Late Night

    Huntsville Has Been Singing Karaoke Here Since 1976

    718 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • late night
    • pub/bar food
    ✦

    Lowe Mill / West Huntsville · $

    Lowe Mill

    Food Hall • Bakery • Coffee • Sweets • Global Eats

    An Old Mill Where You Can Lose an Entire Afternoon

    2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35640
    • American
    • Barbecue
    • Coffee
    • Date Night
    • desserts
    ✦

    Lowe Mill / West Huntsville · $$

    Veloce Pizza & Bakery

    Pizza • Bakery • Italian-American

    Three-Day Dough Is the Secret at Lowe Mill’s Veloce Pizza

    2211 Seminole Drive SW, Studio 1020, Huntsville, AL
    • Date Night
    • Pizza
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Quick visit
    • Takeout
    ✦

    Campus 805 · $$

    Straight to Ale / Ale’s Kitchen

    American • Southern • Bar Food • Brewery

    Yes, There's a Brewery in an Old Middle School. Come Hungry.

    2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
    • burgers
    • Date Night
    • pub/bar food
    • sandwiches
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    ✦

    Owens Cross Roads / Hampton Cove · $$

    Electric Slice Pizza

    Pizza

    Owens Cross Roads Has a Pizza Joint With Main-Character Energy

    9429 US-431 S Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
    • Date Night
    • Pizza
    • wings
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Lincoln Mill · $$

    Salt's Smokehouse

    Barbecue • Southern • Global Fusion

    Salt’s Smokehouse Brings Michelin-Recognized Barbecue to Lincoln Mill

    1300 Meridian St D-104, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Barbecue
    • Date Night
    • Southern
    ✦

    Downtown Huntsville · $

    Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

    Dessert • Ice Cream

    Clinton Row Gets a Scoop of Jeni’s

    114 Clinton Ave E, Huntsville, AL 35801
    • Date Night
    • desserts
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Quick visit
    • Under $25
    ✦

    North Huntsville / North Memorial Parkway · $$

    bb.q Chicken Huntsville

    Korean • Fried Chicken • Fast Casual

    North Parkway Gets Korean Fried Chicken

    1012 N Memorial Parkway, Suite A
    • Korean
    • wings
    • Takeout
    • Under $25
    ✦

    Providence · $$

    Loona's Cafe

    Australian-Inspired · Brunch · Coffee · Patio Dining · Breakfast

    Alabama's first Australian-inspired café

    20 Town Center Dr NW, Suite 1109A, Huntsville, AL 35806
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Coffee
    • VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
    • Patio
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