Alabama is home to many incredible restaurants. And for some, a reservation is highly recommended – unless of course you don’t mind waiting a while for a table. Sure, these restaurants serve some of the most delicious food you’ll ever eat, but it comes with a price.
So, if you’re feeling the need to splurge a little, check out one (or more) of the 12 incredible restaurants listed below. They’re totally worth it!
- SpringHouse - Alexander City
yelp/Matt L. Located on beautiful Lake Martin, SpringHouse offers a dining experience like none other. This upscale dining establishment serves fresh and seasonal Southern food with a casual elegance. (12 Benson Mill Rd)
facebook/SpringHouse Grilled Gulf Swordfish
- Bellini’s Ristorante & Bar - Birmingham
yelp/Alan J. Bellini’s features the highest quality steaks, housemade pastas, seafood and classic Tuscan Italian dishes. They also have a wonderful wine list. (6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Ste 106)
yelp/Alan J. Sea Bass with Avocado and Lump Crab Meat
- Cotton Row Restaurant - Huntsville
yelp/Damon R. Located in historic downtown Huntsville, Cotton Row Restaurant offers an ever-changing menu that features a large selection of creative dishes. (100 Southside Sq)
yelp/Tony N. Beef Short Ribs
- Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar - Orange Beach
yelp/Matt R. From the very beginning, Cosmo’s has been serving some of the best eclectic food. Their food presentations are also great, as is their service. This restaurant is a great place for the entire family. (25753 Canal Rd)
yelp/Lauren C. Crab Cake Sandwich and Polenta
- Satterfield’s - Birmingham
facebook/Satterfield’s Restaurant & Catering Satterfield’s is one of Birmingham’s finest restaurants. This incredible dining establishment offers foods with Old-World flavors combined with New-World sensibilities. (3161 Cahaba Heights Rd)
yelp/Satterfield’s Restaurant Grilled Ratatouille
- 360 Grille - Florence
facebook/360 Grille 360 Grille, located atop Renaissance Tower, is Alabama’s only revolving restaurant. Guests won’t only enjoy a high-quality, delicious meal. They’ll also have an excellent view of the Tennessee River while doing so. (10 Hightower Pl)
facebook/360 Grille Cowgirl Ribeye with Scallops
- Connors Steak & Seafood - Huntsville
yelp/Paul L. Connors Steak & Seafood, located at Bridge Street Town Centre, specializes in fresh seafood, premium-aged steaks, gourmet salads and pastas. They also have a delicious dessert menu. (345 The Bridge St NW)
yelp/Connors Steak & Seafood Chocolate Mousse Cake
- The House - Montgomery
yelp/Eric C. Located inside the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel, The House offers its guests a sophisticated menu using fresh local produce, Gulf seafood and seasonal creations with Southern flair. (201 Tallapoosa St)
yelp/Steve H. Linguine Carbonara
- Fisher’s Upstairs - Orange Beach
yelp/Patty W. Fisher’s Upstairs is an upscale restaurant that features everything from steak to seafood. They also offer delicious craft cocktails and a carefully selected wine assortment. (27075 Marina Rd)
yelp/Augusto R. Oysters
- Bistro 218 - Birmingham
yelp/Randan S. Bistro 218 combines the traditions of a French bistro with modern American cuisine that’s served in a relaxed atmosphere. (218 N 20th St)
yelp/Bistro 218 Braised Pork Belly
- Albany Bistro - Decatur
yelp/Jake R. Please note, Albany Bistro has permanently closed. Located in the Historic Albany District of Decatur, Albany Bistro is the perfect dining spot for a date night, or a night out with friends. Their ever-changing menu keeps guests coming back. (1051 Grant St SE)
yelp/Debra H. Eggs Benedict
- Evangeline’s - Tuscaloosa
facebook/Evangeline’s Evangeline’s offers a rotating menu of American and internationally-inspired dishes. Their specialty dishes feature fresh Gulf seafood. (1653 McFarland Blvd N)
yelp/Evangeline’s Shrimp and Gouda Grits
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yelp/Matt L.
Located on beautiful Lake Martin, SpringHouse offers a dining experience like none other. This upscale dining establishment serves fresh and seasonal Southern food with a casual elegance. (12 Benson Mill Rd)
facebook/SpringHouse
Grilled Gulf Swordfish
yelp/Alan J.
Bellini’s features the highest quality steaks, housemade pastas, seafood and classic Tuscan Italian dishes. They also have a wonderful wine list. (6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Ste 106)
Sea Bass with Avocado and Lump Crab Meat
yelp/Damon R.
Located in historic downtown Huntsville, Cotton Row Restaurant offers an ever-changing menu that features a large selection of creative dishes. (100 Southside Sq)
yelp/Tony N.
Beef Short Ribs
yelp/Matt R.
From the very beginning, Cosmo’s has been serving some of the best eclectic food. Their food presentations are also great, as is their service. This restaurant is a great place for the entire family. (25753 Canal Rd)
yelp/Lauren C.
Crab Cake Sandwich and Polenta
facebook/Satterfield’s Restaurant & Catering
Satterfield’s is one of Birmingham’s finest restaurants. This incredible dining establishment offers foods with Old-World flavors combined with New-World sensibilities. (3161 Cahaba Heights Rd)
yelp/Satterfield’s Restaurant
Grilled Ratatouille
facebook/360 Grille
360 Grille, located atop Renaissance Tower, is Alabama’s only revolving restaurant. Guests won’t only enjoy a high-quality, delicious meal. They’ll also have an excellent view of the Tennessee River while doing so. (10 Hightower Pl)
Cowgirl Ribeye with Scallops
yelp/Paul L.
Connors Steak & Seafood, located at Bridge Street Town Centre, specializes in fresh seafood, premium-aged steaks, gourmet salads and pastas. They also have a delicious dessert menu. (345 The Bridge St NW)
yelp/Connors Steak & Seafood
Chocolate Mousse Cake
yelp/Eric C.
Located inside the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel, The House offers its guests a sophisticated menu using fresh local produce, Gulf seafood and seasonal creations with Southern flair. (201 Tallapoosa St)
yelp/Steve H.
Linguine Carbonara
yelp/Patty W.
Fisher’s Upstairs is an upscale restaurant that features everything from steak to seafood. They also offer delicious craft cocktails and a carefully selected wine assortment. (27075 Marina Rd)
yelp/Augusto R.
Oysters
yelp/Randan S.
Bistro 218 combines the traditions of a French bistro with modern American cuisine that’s served in a relaxed atmosphere. (218 N 20th St)
yelp/Bistro 218
Braised Pork Belly
yelp/Jake R.
Please note, Albany Bistro has permanently closed. Located in the Historic Albany District of Decatur, Albany Bistro is the perfect dining spot for a date night, or a night out with friends. Their ever-changing menu keeps guests coming back. (1051 Grant St SE)
yelp/Debra H.
Eggs Benedict
facebook/Evangeline’s
Evangeline’s offers a rotating menu of American and internationally-inspired dishes. Their specialty dishes feature fresh Gulf seafood. (1653 McFarland Blvd N)
yelp/Evangeline’s
Shrimp and Gouda Grits
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