When most people think of amazing restaurants, the last place they’d expect to find them is in a small town. Truth is, some of the best restaurants are those in smaller towns. If you’ve ever dined at a small town restaurant, you know exactly what I mean.
We recently featured an article that showcases amazing restaurants in small Alabama towns. The article can be seen here. Now, let’s take a look at 10 more amazing restaurants that are located in some of Alabama’s smaller towns.
Note: These Alabama towns have a population of less than 6,000.
- David’s Catfish House - Brewton, AL
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yelp/Meredithe M. David’s Catfish House features farm-raised catfish from Yazoo, Mississippi. In addition to catfish, David’s Catfish House serves shrimp, crab claws and oysters purchased from Bayou La Batre - Alabama’s Seafood Capital.
- Big Mike’s Steakhouse - Thomasville, AL
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yelp/Brandon C. Big Mike’s Steakhouse is the perfect place to go if you’re craving a delicious steak. If you’re not craving steak, no worries. Their extensive menu includes a little something for everyone.
- The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery - Good Hope, AL
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yelp/Brad Q. The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery is a popular breakfast spot among the locals in Good Hope. If you stop by this popular restaurant, don’t forget to try the cinnamon or orange rolls. They’re DELICIOUS.
- Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q - Warrior, AL
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yelp/Ashley M. Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q is well known for their delicious barbecue, specifically their ribs. After all, Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q won “Best Ribs” at the 2012 Alabama BBQ Cook-off and Festival.
- Kalico Kitchen - Marion, AL
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yelp/Kalico Kitchen Kalico Kitchen is known for serving the best comfort food, including biscuits, grits and fried chicken. They also have a buffet where you can eat as many comfort foods as your heart desires.
- Big Cove BBQ - Owens Cross Roads, AL
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yelp/Big Cove BBQ Big Cove BBQ serves some of the BEST pulled pork you’ll ever eat. Their homemade side dishes are also DELICIOUS. Interesting fact: Elvis was a fan of this BBQ joint.
- Tasty Dip - Heflin, AL
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facebook/Tasty Dip Since the 1940s, Tasty Dip has been a local favorite in Heflin. It’s also the city’s oldest drive-in hamburger stand. In addition to their delicious hamburgers, Tasty Dip also offers amazing milkshakes, banana splits and so much more.
- Limon’s Mexican Restaurant - Crossville, AL
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facebook/Limon’s If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, Limon’s is a definite must try. Their dishes are made from the freshest ingredients and the prices can’t be beat.
- Jean’s on the River - Cordova, AL
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yelp/Tony S. Jean’s on the River, located on the bank of the Warrior River, is a family owned and operated restaurant that specializes in country cooking. Some of the dishes they serve include the following: meat and three meals, made-to-order salads, steaks, sandwiches, seafood selections and delicious homemade desserts.
- Carina’s Pizza & Grill - Hanceville, AL
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yelp/Russell G. For a delicious, perfectly-tossed pizza, you’ll want to stop by Carina’s Pizza & Grill. In addition to pizza, they offer wings, sandwiches, burgers, etc.
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David’s Catfish House features farm-raised catfish from Yazoo, Mississippi. In addition to catfish, David’s Catfish House serves shrimp, crab claws and oysters purchased from Bayou La Batre - Alabama’s Seafood Capital.
facebook/Big Mike’s Steakhouse
yelp/Brandon C.
Big Mike’s Steakhouse is the perfect place to go if you’re craving a delicious steak. If you’re not craving steak, no worries. Their extensive menu includes a little something for everyone.
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The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery is a popular breakfast spot among the locals in Good Hope. If you stop by this popular restaurant, don’t forget to try the cinnamon or orange rolls. They’re DELICIOUS.
yelp/Wendy G.
yelp/Ashley M.
Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q is well known for their delicious barbecue, specifically their ribs. After all, Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q won “Best Ribs” at the 2012 Alabama BBQ Cook-off and Festival.
yelp/Kalico Kitchen
Kalico Kitchen is known for serving the best comfort food, including biscuits, grits and fried chicken. They also have a buffet where you can eat as many comfort foods as your heart desires.
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Big Cove BBQ serves some of the BEST pulled pork you’ll ever eat. Their homemade side dishes are also DELICIOUS. Interesting fact: Elvis was a fan of this BBQ joint.
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Since the 1940s, Tasty Dip has been a local favorite in Heflin. It’s also the city’s oldest drive-in hamburger stand. In addition to their delicious hamburgers, Tasty Dip also offers amazing milkshakes, banana splits and so much more.
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If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, Limon’s is a definite must try. Their dishes are made from the freshest ingredients and the prices can’t be beat.
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Jean’s on the River, located on the bank of the Warrior River, is a family owned and operated restaurant that specializes in country cooking. Some of the dishes they serve include the following: meat and three meals, made-to-order salads, steaks, sandwiches, seafood selections and delicious homemade desserts.
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For a delicious, perfectly-tossed pizza, you’ll want to stop by Carina’s Pizza & Grill. In addition to pizza, they offer wings, sandwiches, burgers, etc.
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