It’s no secret that some of America’s tastiest food is served right here in Alabama. Listed below are seven local restaurants that serve some of the Yellowhammer State’s most delicious, yet iconic, foods such as barbecue, fried chicken, banana pudding, and more. You’ll want to visit them all!
- Original Dreamland BBQ - Tuscaloosa
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google/Jet D Barbecue is one of the South’s most popular foods, and the Original Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa has been serving some of Alabama’s best barbecue since 1958. This iconic restaurant is most famous for its hickory-fired ribs. Click here for more information. Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
- Martin’s Restaurant - Montgomery
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google/Julie Dickey Martin’s Restaurant, which has been in business since the 1930s, is one of Alabama’s most iconic restaurants. In addition to its great Southern hospitality, this family owned and operated restaurant is best known for its crispy fried chicken. Click here for more information. Martin’s Restaurant, 1796 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
- Little Libby’s Catfish - Madison
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google/Matt T If you’re a fan of fried catfish, you’ve got to try it at Little Libby’s Catfish in Madison. Offered in both whole and fillet versions, this Southern favorite is served with fries or baked potato, slaw, and hushpuppies. Click here for more information. Little Libby’s Catfish, 234 Lime Quarry Rd, Madison, AL 35758, USA
- Zack’s Family Restaurant - Dothan/Slocomb
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google/Sarah Catlin Fried green tomatoes are among the South’s most popular vegetables. Zack’s Family Restaurant, which has locations in Dothan and Slocomb, serves some of the best fried green tomatoes in Alabama. They can be ordered alone or as a side dish. Click here for more information. Zack’s Family Restaurant, 1495 Headland Ave, Dothan, AL 36303, USAZack’s Family Restaurant, 160 W Slocomb St, Slocomb, AL 36375, USA
- Ted’s Restaurant - Birmingham
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google/Justin Smith Ted’s Restaurant is a cafeteria-style restaurant in Birmingham. Since opening in 1973, they’ve been serving some of the best meat-and-three meals around. These consist of the freshest vegetables and meats available. Click here for more information. Ted’s Restaurant, 328 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
- Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - Orange Beach
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google/Jack Lansford Since Alabama is located on the Gulf Coast, we’re lucky to have access to lots of fresh seafood. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar in Orange Beach serves a variety of delicious seafood favorites, including their famous fried shrimp. Click here for more information. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar, 26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
- SAW’s Soul Kitchen - Birmingham
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tripadvisor/Adam M When it comes to Southern desserts, nothing beats banana pudding. Although there are several restaurants in Alabama that serve this famous dessert, SAW’s Soul Kitchen in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham is known for serving some of the state’s very best. Click here for more information. SAW’s Soul Kitchen, 215 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
Have you been to any of these seven Alabama restaurants? If so, please share your dining experience(s) with us in the comments below. Also, let us know what other restaurant(s) you’d add to this list.
google/Clint D
google/Jet D
Barbecue is one of the South’s most popular foods, and the Original Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa has been serving some of Alabama’s best barbecue since 1958. This iconic restaurant is most famous for its hickory-fired ribs. Click here for more information.
Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
google/C Anderson
google/Julie Dickey
Martin’s Restaurant, which has been in business since the 1930s, is one of Alabama’s most iconic restaurants. In addition to its great Southern hospitality, this family owned and operated restaurant is best known for its crispy fried chicken. Click here for more information.
Martin’s Restaurant, 1796 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
google/Jon Korchnak
google/Matt T
If you’re a fan of fried catfish, you’ve got to try it at Little Libby’s Catfish in Madison. Offered in both whole and fillet versions, this Southern favorite is served with fries or baked potato, slaw, and hushpuppies. Click here for more information.
Little Libby’s Catfish, 234 Lime Quarry Rd, Madison, AL 35758, USA
tripadvisor/star102cu
google/Sarah Catlin
Fried green tomatoes are among the South’s most popular vegetables. Zack’s Family Restaurant, which has locations in Dothan and Slocomb, serves some of the best fried green tomatoes in Alabama. They can be ordered alone or as a side dish. Click here for more information.
Zack’s Family Restaurant, 1495 Headland Ave, Dothan, AL 36303, USAZack’s Family Restaurant, 160 W Slocomb St, Slocomb, AL 36375, USA
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google/Justin Smith
Ted’s Restaurant is a cafeteria-style restaurant in Birmingham. Since opening in 1973, they’ve been serving some of the best meat-and-three meals around. These consist of the freshest vegetables and meats available. Click here for more information.
Ted’s Restaurant, 328 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
google/Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
google/Jack Lansford
Since Alabama is located on the Gulf Coast, we’re lucky to have access to lots of fresh seafood. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar in Orange Beach serves a variety of delicious seafood favorites, including their famous fried shrimp. Click here for more information.
Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar, 26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
facebook/Saw’s Soul Kitchen
tripadvisor/Adam M
When it comes to Southern desserts, nothing beats banana pudding. Although there are several restaurants in Alabama that serve this famous dessert, SAW’s Soul Kitchen in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham is known for serving some of the state’s very best. Click here for more information.
SAW’s Soul Kitchen, 215 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
For more information about Martin’s Restaurant, be sure to take a look at the following article: This Old-School Alabama Restaurant Serves Chicken Dinners To Die For.
Note: For current business hours, be sure to contact Martin’s Restaurant before your visit.
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