Over the years, many Alabama restaurants have certainly stood the test of time. Listed below are nine of these restaurants, which are part of the Alabama Restaurant Hall of Fame. You’ll want to try them all.
- The Bright Star - Bessemer
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tripadvisor/ahmonroe5 The Bright Star has been serving customers delicious cuisine since 1907. Speaking of cuisine, this restaurant specializes in Greek-style steak and seafood. It’s also Alabama’s oldest family-owned restaurant. Click here for more information. Bright Star Restaurant, 304 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
- Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - Decatur
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facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is an award-winning restaurant that was founded in 1925, making it one of the oldest barbecue restaurants in the world. It offers a variety of barbecue favorites, including its famous hickory smoked chicken that’s been dipped in the restaurant’s famous white sauce. Click here for more information. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USABig Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
- Chris’ Famous Hotdogs - Montgomery
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google/Joseph Downey Chris’ Famous Hotdogs, which is also known as Chris’ Hot Dogs, has been in business since 1917. What makes this restaurant’s hotdogs better than others you’ve ever had is their signature chili sauce. In fact, the restaurant’s chili dogs are so delicious that they’ve attracted many famous people, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, and several political figures. Click here for more information. Chris’ Famous Hotdogs, 138 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
- City Cafe - Northport
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google/Stuart X City Cafe has been a Northport staple since 1931. This quaint restaurant’s menu includes a variety of comfort-food staples such as mac ’n’ cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, and more. It’ll certainly remind you of Grandma’s cooking. Click here for more information. City Cafe, 408 Main Ave, Northport, AL 35476, USA
- Dew Drop Inn - Mobile
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google/bmj The Dew Drop Inn, which was founded in 1924, is Mobile’s oldest restaurant. It’s well known for its hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Interestingly, this restaurant was what inspired Jimmy Buffett’s song “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Click here for more information. Dew Drop Inn Restaurant, 1808 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607, USA
- Irondale Cafe - Irondale
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google/Edward Wolfgang Poe Irondale Cafe, which first opened as a hot dog stand in 1928, is one of Alabama’s most iconic restaurants. It was the inspiration for Fannie Flagg’s book “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café,” which later became an award-winning film. People have been known to drive many miles for Irondale Cafe’s famous fried green tomatoes. Click here for more information. Irondale Cafe, 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210, USA
- Payne’s Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain - Scottsboro
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google/Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain Payne’s Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain opened for business in 1869. The moment you step inside this former pharmacy, you’ll be taken back in time. Its delicious sandwiches and ice cream attracts people from all across the North Alabama region and beyond. Click here for more information. Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain, 101 E Laurel St, Scottsboro, AL 35768, USA
- Martin’s Restaurant - Montgomery
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google/Michael Phillips Martin’s Restaurant has been in business since the 1930s, making it one of Montgomery’s oldest full-service restaurants. It offers a variety of Southern favorites. However, it’s best known for serving some of Alabama’s best fried chicken. Click here for more information. Martin’s Restaurant, 1796 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
- Dreamland Bar-B-Que - Tuscaloosa
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google/Clint D Since opening for business in 1958, Dreamland Bar-B-Que has been a barbecue staple in Tuscaloosa. It’s a popular place to eat on Game Day, and it’s best known for its hickory-smoked ribs. Click here for more information. Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
Have you ever eaten at any of these nine Alabama restaurants? If so, please share your dining experience(s) with us in the comments below.
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The Bright Star has been serving customers delicious cuisine since 1907. Speaking of cuisine, this restaurant specializes in Greek-style steak and seafood. It’s also Alabama’s oldest family-owned restaurant. Click here for more information.
Bright Star Restaurant, 304 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is an award-winning restaurant that was founded in 1925, making it one of the oldest barbecue restaurants in the world. It offers a variety of barbecue favorites, including its famous hickory smoked chicken that’s been dipped in the restaurant’s famous white sauce. Click here for more information.
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USABig Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
google/Andy Neitzert
google/Joseph Downey
Chris’ Famous Hotdogs, which is also known as Chris’ Hot Dogs, has been in business since 1917. What makes this restaurant’s hotdogs better than others you’ve ever had is their signature chili sauce. In fact, the restaurant’s chili dogs are so delicious that they’ve attracted many famous people, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, and several political figures. Click here for more information.
Chris’ Famous Hotdogs, 138 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
google/Crimson Woodworking
google/Stuart X
City Cafe has been a Northport staple since 1931. This quaint restaurant’s menu includes a variety of comfort-food staples such as mac ’n’ cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, and more. It’ll certainly remind you of Grandma’s cooking. Click here for more information.
City Cafe, 408 Main Ave, Northport, AL 35476, USA
google/Dew Drop Inn Restaurant
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The Dew Drop Inn, which was founded in 1924, is Mobile’s oldest restaurant. It’s well known for its hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Interestingly, this restaurant was what inspired Jimmy Buffett’s song “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Click here for more information.
Dew Drop Inn Restaurant, 1808 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607, USA
google/Irondale Cafe
google/Edward Wolfgang Poe
Irondale Cafe, which first opened as a hot dog stand in 1928, is one of Alabama’s most iconic restaurants. It was the inspiration for Fannie Flagg’s book “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café,” which later became an award-winning film. People have been known to drive many miles for Irondale Cafe’s famous fried green tomatoes. Click here for more information.
Irondale Cafe, 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210, USA
google/Chris McNair
google/Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain
Payne’s Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain opened for business in 1869. The moment you step inside this former pharmacy, you’ll be taken back in time. Its delicious sandwiches and ice cream attracts people from all across the North Alabama region and beyond. Click here for more information.
Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain, 101 E Laurel St, Scottsboro, AL 35768, USA
google/Courtney Nicole
google/Michael Phillips
Martin’s Restaurant has been in business since the 1930s, making it one of Montgomery’s oldest full-service restaurants. It offers a variety of Southern favorites. However, it’s best known for serving some of Alabama’s best fried chicken. Click here for more information.
Martin’s Restaurant, 1796 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
google/Clint D
Since opening for business in 1958, Dreamland Bar-B-Que has been a barbecue staple in Tuscaloosa. It’s a popular place to eat on Game Day, and it’s best known for its hickory-smoked ribs. Click here for more information.
Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
For more information about Irondale Cafe, be sure to take a look at the following article: Why People Go Crazy For These Fried Green Tomatoes In Small Town Alabama.
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