When it comes to restaurants, some of the very best are right here in Alabama. Many are located off the beaten path or tucked away in an unassuming building, so you might not know about them unless you’re a local. Listed below are nine “secret” restaurants in Alabama that are well worth finding. How many of them have you tried?
- Bull Pen Steakhouse - Oakman
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facebook/Bull Pen Steakhouse & BBQ at Old York Farms Bull Pen Steakhouse is located off the beaten path at Old York Farms. This rustic restaurant, which has been in business for more than 20 years, serves some of the finest steaks in Alabama.
(244 School St)
- Champs Barbeque - Wetumpka
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tripadvisor/Jenny W Champs Barbeque is tucked away in the small town of Wetumpka. It’s well known for serving the best barbecue around, and its pulled pork is a definite must-try.
(10486 US Highway 231)
- Old 27 Grill - Fairhope
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google/Old 27 Grill Old 27 Grill is a local restaurant that serves burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and more. In addition to it being a great place to eat, Old 27 Grill is also a grocery store that offers a selection of local products.
(19992 AL-181)
- Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant - Troy
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facebook/Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant is a charming restaurant that’s housed inside a former schoolhouse. This off-the-beaten-path restaurant offers catfish, steak, homestyle dishes, and more.
(1841 AL-87)
- Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant - Houston
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tripadvisor/dsj5777 Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant is a hidden gem that’s located near Smith Lake. It receives visitors from near and far, and there’s something on the menu for everyone. After just one visit, you’ll understand why this remote restaurant is the “talk of the town.”
(4815 Co Rd 63)
- Rattlesnake Saloon - Tuscumbia
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flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Rattlesnake Saloon is a unique restaurant that’s located inside a cave in the middle of nowhere. It receives visitors from all over the world, and it’s been featured in countless articles and on numerous television shows.
(1292 Mount Mills Rd)
- The Fig Tree - Birmingham
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google/Jonathan Paez The Fig Tree is a charming cafe that’s tucked away in Cahaba Heights. Its delicious Southern-inspired cuisine, which includes Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Chicken Fried Chicken, keeps people coming back for more.
(3160 Cahaba Heights Rd)
- Nick’s Original Filet House - Tuscaloosa
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foursquare/David P. Nick’s Original Filet House, which is best known as “Nick’s in the Sticks,” is an award-winning steakhouse that’s located in the middle of nowhere. In addition to steak, this local favorite also serves a variety of seafood, chicken, burgers, and more.
(4018 Culver Rd)
- Blue Pacific - Birmingham
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facebook/Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart Blue Pacific is a popular Thai restaurant that’s located inside Hoover Food Mart. In addition to it being one of the best gas station restaurants in the United States, Blue Pacific is also one of Alabama’s true hidden gems. (3219 Lorna Rd)
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tripadvisor/Croomsters
facebook/Bull Pen Steakhouse & BBQ at Old York Farms
Bull Pen Steakhouse is located off the beaten path at Old York Farms. This rustic restaurant, which has been in business for more than 20 years, serves some of the finest steaks in Alabama.
(244 School St)
facebook/Champs BBQ
tripadvisor/Jenny W
Champs Barbeque is tucked away in the small town of Wetumpka. It’s well known for serving the best barbecue around, and its pulled pork is a definite must-try.
(10486 US Highway 231)
google/Jon McDougal
google/Old 27 Grill
Old 27 Grill is a local restaurant that serves burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and more. In addition to it being a great place to eat, Old 27 Grill is also a grocery store that offers a selection of local products.
(19992 AL-181)
facebook/Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant
Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant is a charming restaurant that’s housed inside a former schoolhouse. This off-the-beaten-path restaurant offers catfish, steak, homestyle dishes, and more.
(1841 AL-87)
tripadvisor/SmithLakeBook
tripadvisor/dsj5777
Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant is a hidden gem that’s located near Smith Lake. It receives visitors from near and far, and there’s something on the menu for everyone. After just one visit, you’ll understand why this remote restaurant is the “talk of the town.”
(4815 Co Rd 63)
google/Wesley Taylor
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Rattlesnake Saloon is a unique restaurant that’s located inside a cave in the middle of nowhere. It receives visitors from all over the world, and it’s been featured in countless articles and on numerous television shows.
(1292 Mount Mills Rd)
Google Maps
google/Jonathan Paez
The Fig Tree is a charming cafe that’s tucked away in Cahaba Heights. Its delicious Southern-inspired cuisine, which includes Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Chicken Fried Chicken, keeps people coming back for more.
(3160 Cahaba Heights Rd)
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foursquare/David P.
Nick’s Original Filet House, which is best known as “Nick’s in the Sticks,” is an award-winning steakhouse that’s located in the middle of nowhere. In addition to steak, this local favorite also serves a variety of seafood, chicken, burgers, and more.
(4018 Culver Rd)
facebook/Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart
Blue Pacific is a popular Thai restaurant that’s located inside Hoover Food Mart. In addition to it being one of the best gas station restaurants in the United States, Blue Pacific is also one of Alabama’s true hidden gems. (3219 Lorna Rd)
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