Alabama is home to several types of restaurants, many of which are famously known for serving some of the state’s most over-the-top dishes. Listed below are seven of these restaurants, and you’ll want to try them all. Just don’t forget your appetite!
- El Barrio - Birmingham
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google/Satya Grandhi El Barrio in Birmingham is known for serving several incredible dishes, including their Plantain Nachos. What makes this restaurant’s nachos stand out from the rest are its plantain chips. These nachos are so delicious that they were recently named the best in Alabama. El Barrio, 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
- Top O’ the River - Gadsden
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google/Aquilla White Gadsden’s Top O’ the River is quite famous for its fried catfish. One of its most popular dishes, which includes this Southern favorite and more, is the restaurant’s “Largest Seafood Platter in The World.” This platter consists of golden fried catfish fillets, fried gulf shrimp, creole boiled shrimp, imitation crab meat, popcorn shrimp, fries or baked potato, and hushpuppies. Top O’ the River, 1606 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, USA
- Pazzo! Big Slice Pizza - Hoover
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- Niffer’s Place - Opelika
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facebook/Niffer’s Place Opelika For a mouthwatering burger, you’ll want to visit Niffer’s Place in Opelika. This small town restaurant is best known for its massive Niffersaurus Burgers, which will certainly satisfy your appetite. Niffer’s Place Opelika, 917 S Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
- Gulf Shores Steamer - Orange Beach
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google/Gulf Shores Steamer Gulf Shores Steamer, which is located at SanRoc Cay Marina in Orange Beach, is one of America’s best seafood restaurants. It offers a variety of fresh steamed seafood, including its famous Gettin Steamed Platters. These platters include shrimp, crab legs, oysters, and mussels. They also come in three sizes, including the Ocean Steamer, which is large enough to feed six people. Gulf Shores Steamer, 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd # 115, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
- Al’s Deli & Grill - Birmingham
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google/M3Bot Al’s Deli & Grill is one of Birmingham’s hidden gems. Even though this local restaurant serves a variety of food, it’s their giant stuffed potatoes that continue to be a crowd pleaser. These can be stuffed with a variety of meats, cheeses, and other toppings. Al’s Deli & Grill, 1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
- Mr. Coffee Bean - Dothan
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facebook/Mr Coffee Bean, Dothan Al If you have a love for cinnamon rolls, a visit to Mr. Coffee Bean in Dothan is an absolute must! This coffee shop sells a variety of sweet treats, including a two pound cinnamon roll. It’s available with or without pecans and worth every sweet bite. Mr Coffee Bean, 1550 Westgate Pkwy Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36303, USA
Have you ever tried any of these over-the-top dishes? If so, please share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Also, share with us your favorite over-the-top dish that’s served right here in Alabama.
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El Barrio in Birmingham is known for serving several incredible dishes, including their Plantain Nachos. What makes this restaurant’s nachos stand out from the rest are its plantain chips. These nachos are so delicious that they were recently named the best in Alabama.
El Barrio, 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
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Gadsden’s Top O’ the River is quite famous for its fried catfish. One of its most popular dishes, which includes this Southern favorite and more, is the restaurant’s “Largest Seafood Platter in The World.” This platter consists of golden fried catfish fillets, fried gulf shrimp, creole boiled shrimp, imitation crab meat, popcorn shrimp, fries or baked potato, and hushpuppies.
Top O’ the River, 1606 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, USA
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Pazzo! Big Slice Pizza in Hoover is famous for its 38", over-the-top pizza, which is bigger than the table. That’s right. It’s huge! This authentic New York-style pizza is available in a variety of premium flavors or it can be customized.
Pazzo Pizza, 1678 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
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For a mouthwatering burger, you’ll want to visit Niffer’s Place in Opelika. This small town restaurant is best known for its massive Niffersaurus Burgers, which will certainly satisfy your appetite.
Niffer’s Place Opelika, 917 S Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
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Gulf Shores Steamer, which is located at SanRoc Cay Marina in Orange Beach, is one of America’s best seafood restaurants. It offers a variety of fresh steamed seafood, including its famous Gettin Steamed Platters. These platters include shrimp, crab legs, oysters, and mussels. They also come in three sizes, including the Ocean Steamer, which is large enough to feed six people.
Gulf Shores Steamer, 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd # 115, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
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Al’s Deli & Grill is one of Birmingham’s hidden gems. Even though this local restaurant serves a variety of food, it’s their giant stuffed potatoes that continue to be a crowd pleaser. These can be stuffed with a variety of meats, cheeses, and other toppings.
Al’s Deli & Grill, 1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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If you have a love for cinnamon rolls, a visit to Mr. Coffee Bean in Dothan is an absolute must! This coffee shop sells a variety of sweet treats, including a two pound cinnamon roll. It’s available with or without pecans and worth every sweet bite.
Mr Coffee Bean, 1550 Westgate Pkwy Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36303, USA
For more information about Pazzo! Big Slice Pizza, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Pizza At This Delicious Alabama Eatery Is Bigger Than The Table.
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