Restaurants in Athens

“Lil Mazzara’s Italian is a local favorite for delicious, authentic Italian food and warm, welcoming service. Perfect for client dinners or casual team outings—we love supporting this amazing spot in our community!”

“The best, from Manager to chip girl, the very best. Great, friendly waiters. Great bar tender.. The food is excellent. Thank you so much for being in Athens and having tremendous and friendly service, Rene is a fantastic manager!”

“My husband and I stopped in for the first time on Saturday during the car show. We both got Iced Caramel Macchiato’s. Not only was the barista helpful but our drinks were perfect. The place itself is very nice and clean. My husband said “this is our new coffee spot!” He was very impressed!”

“Great Delicious food! Our waitress was Myah and she kept our tea glass filled, and made sure we had anything we needed. Myah made the dining experience wonderful. The food was fresh and delicious. A family friendly atmosphere with great food, great service for a great price.”

“Delicious white pizza with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato and broccoli! Taste like the pizza back home in New Jersey!
Giant salads! Can't wait to visit again and try more!”

“Had a few beers, grabbed takeout, in cluding growler's. Service and beer was great. The burgers we took out exceeded our expectations in size and flavor. Would definitely recommend.”

“awesome place to eat great food”

“The food is amazing the service is normally great tonight I spoke with Mary Marrone she was very friendly did an excellent job with customer service”

“My son and I stopped by the Hwy 31 location for lunch. I ordered the small catfish meal. It comes with fries which I exchanged for turnips and Cornbread. The catfish was cooked to perfection and the fresh turnips were spot on turnips. The Cornbread muffin was light and fluffy. The meal was a great value and made my tastebuds happy. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend Ramona J's to anyone who wants great food for a great price. Go ahead and tantalize your tastebuds.”

“Chick-fil-A Athens is always a bright spot in our day—delicious food, kind service, and a consistent commitment to the community. We’re grateful to have them right here in town!”

“One of my favorite restaurants! I wish they had kept the Madison location open as this one is a little too far for frequent trips. But it’s definitely worth the drive. The food is amazing and the price is really good!”

“Whitt’s BBQ is my go-to spot whenever I’m craving a truly great BBQ sandwich. They never miss—the meat is always tender, flavorful, and perfectly smoked, with that classic Whitt’s taste you can’t find anywhere else. It’s simple, delicious, and exactly what good BBQ should be.

And I can’t leave without mentioning their sweet tea. It’s the perfect Southern sweet tea—cold, refreshing, and just the right level of sweetness. Paired with their BBQ sandwich, it makes the ideal meal every single time.”

“We have been going here for more than a year and they consistently have great food and the people there are so nice. They never get our order wrong and they are so accommodating!”

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“Go hungry, leave happy and full”

“hey! I was visiting from Iowa 3 days ago now and i stopped by i will say that one girl Adaya shes so sweet and a passionate young lady! you can tell she dedicates herself to her job and also has so many aspirations! she was very talkative and open! I enjoyed my experience there!”

“If you’re craving authentic Southern flavors served with warmth and hospitality, The Southern Table is the place to be. A true community favorite where every meal feels like home. We’re proud to support them!”

“My friends and I dined here recently for an early dinner. We decided to try quite a variety of dishes from sushi to hibachi. The food was delicious along with excellent service. I would recommend the Bento Box and Sushi Rolls. The servings were generous, so my family was also able to enjoy them as well. Mmmm!”

“The food is good and the gals keep good check on drinks or other needs.”

“We had a good experience at Texas Roadhouse! The rolls were absolutely delicious as always, and the Blooming Onion was SO good. Our entrées were a little mediocre compared to the appetizers, but overall we still really enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere and those rolls alone will definitely have us coming back! 😊”

“Great place! Great people!”

“Love coming up here with Anissa. Always a good time with great service 💕”

“An alternative to Starbucks coffee. I don't think it's as strong as Starbucks. The men's bathroom is always dirty. the trash is always overflowing. Even when it's slow in the store the help just stands around talking to each other instead of checking on the bathroom. What a shame because it's such a nice store.”

“If I could give them 100 stars I would, my family and I had the best experience, the owner is as good as you will ever meet! He took the time to come too our house and serve my little girl and it made her day!”

“The service could have been better. I mean I know waitresses there work for tips. However, mine would get a bigger tip if she wouldn't flirt with the man at the table. We are there to eat. And obviously he isn't interested if he isn't looking at you. So don't make it a point to touch, rub and ask if he is ok. Like I have kidnapped him....lol.. or I am not even there...damn!!!”

“Visited this establishment June 7th 2026 around 11:45am. Greeted at the door by the manager I'm assuming since he had a different shirt then the rest of the staff. He was very friendly along with the other staff. Establishment was clean. Didn't wait long for food, everything came out hot and how we ordered it. Staff was very engaging and accommodated our 1.5 year old very well. I travel alot for youth sports and I always eat at a waffle house wherever I'm at and this is by far the best one I've dined at.”

“I’ve eat here twice in last week and I enjoyed the friendly service and the food was great.”

“We eat here quite often, love the bacon wrapped shrimp most. This could be the best if TV’s were removed, a little more decorations a d low lighting. We still go, wait staff is always top notch. We will be back.”

“These ladies not only cook the best food but treat you like a guest in their home. Had the very best onion rings today. Their fried okra can’t be beat, cooked to perfect. Choose their daily special that comes with cake or order from their menu you won’t be disappointed.”

“The Bubbles and Squeak was one the most delicious things I have ever had. I’m sooo glad I decided to give it a try!!”

“Kreme Delite is an Athens classic! From ice cream cones to chili dogs, it’s the perfect spot for a treat and a trip down memory lane. We love supporting this hometown favorite!”

“Best Chicken Stew I ever ate.”

“We’ve been visiting the Barge for a couple years now and love the vibe. The service is fantastic! We love seeing our favorite bar ladies & servers. The view is beautiful. Music is great and it’s a fun place to hang with friends.”

“The beef barbecue, turkey sandwiches and sweet tea are great!”

“Delicious food! Excellent staff!”

“Excellent service and food !”

“Best pizza anywhere!!! Sooo gooood!!”

“Stopped in and bought some came home made a cup and I loved it great taste very smooth”

“Big Thank you.. Catered my grandaughters wedding. Food was awesome..And the caters where so nice..Good job girls..ty again. Athens LawLers Barbecue”

“we came) to dinner for the first time this evening, I've been trying for a while to get my husband to go with me, we were pleasantly surprised how good everything was. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and hot and the veggies perfect. we had the sweetest two servers upstairs. we will be back to try something new next time. Thanks for a fantastic evening!”

“Nothing like eating in a small town diner if you are a country boy and you like country ham get a whole piece it's the best I've had in a while. If you weren't raised on country ham don't order it. It's not for yuppies.”

“The servers are great, and the burgers are amazing! Be careful who you sit with. The owner is wonderful. We come here all the time, but we will probably find our own table next time.”

“Amazing tamales 🫔 ❤️ will definitely be back!”

“I always order the chicken & steak rice and it's gone hit Everytime!!!! The drinks are phenomenal update those stars because they never disappoint EVER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Great food and drinks, home town people and friendly environment.”

“Fast and friendly customer service. My order was made to perfection.”

“Great service, great nutrition drinks and great prices. Love coming here”

“Im from nyc and struggle with finding good Chinese food in Alabama. Listen to me when I say I’m so glad we found this place. We tried their beef lo mein and sweet & sour chicken - healed me because I missed that authentic Chinese food. We literally went back to try their beef & broccoli and sesame chicken. The family that owned this place was very sweet and kind. Highly recommended.”

“It was delicious ive never ate at bojangles this was my very first time nd the breakfast was amazing ty”

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“Smoothie King is one of my favorite places to go to in Athens. Their Smoothies are delicious, and their Açaí bowls are off-the-chart good! They take time to carefully prepare each item that goes into the bowl, which looks like a work of art upon completion! I can never wait until I get home to eat one…I drive into the parking lot and devour it! They are not only delicious and filling, but very healthy. My son in Wisconsin always wants to go there when he comes to visit. He says this Smoothie King is better than any he’s ever been to. Thank you for the great service, also!”

“A family friendly atmosphere. Delicious salads, pasta, and pizza. The prices are the icing on the cake. I highly recommend Village Pizza.”

“Ok, well, hungry for some asian food and not many choices in the area.
I got the Happy Family with fried rice and an order of dumplings (8).
Portions were generous. Food was hot and prepared well.
But could use a little more seasoning.
I'm cautious
In my rating because
most restaurants in the area are mediocre because that's what people like.
Any form of actual spice or seasoning and social media will be in an uproar.
You really can't win!
So,,,,,, i do recommend with the caveat that you should be prepared to season yourself.
I have learned over the years that any restaurant that cooks actual food
That is well seasoned and prepared properly. Will they eventually go out of business.
What's left is what people will support!
When all you support is bland food, don't be surprised you're getting bland food!”

“Great service, great nutrition drinks and great prices. Love coming here”

“We had a bad experience when the Madison location opened and when we got one here in Athens my husband and I decided to give it another chance. We are SO glad that we did! It’s now one of our favorite places to eat, every staff member we have encountered has been extremely friendly, helpful and welcoming. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is so relaxed!”

“The BBQ nachos are delicious…get you some!”

“Love Chicken Salad Chick! Everyone at the Athens location is so nice. I’ve never had a bad experience. One lady in particular, I think her name is Amy, is the absolute sweetest. Great food obviously!”

“Everyone is always so friendly I love the coffee as well ❤️ ☕️”

“Awesome quesadillas!! Will definitely go back again”

“Food is awesome Big portions for great prices”

“Staff is pretty great, very friendly and nice to chat with! Enjoy coming into this location. Thanks y’all!”

“Extremely delicious food! Got the Alpastor bowl from the food truck at Dead People’s Market vintage pop up! My goodness is the food super flavorful and extremely filling! Customer service was top-tier and the owners were incredibly hospitable and sweet to talk to. 100% recommend this food truck!”

“Had the Chile Colorado, and it was fantastic. The meat was tender and the sauce was very flavorful. The homemade corn tortillas were excellent. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly. Would definitely recommend!”

“Catfish Cabin is locally owned and they have the best food in Athens and the reason they run out of fish is because they stay buzy all time and if u haven't ever worked in fast food then u don't know what the workers there go through they try there best to please everyone that comes in but thats impossible and if ur short staffed like everyone is now you got to wait I don't see no body leaving the lines at Burger King r mickie d love the food there and there workers r amazing .Catfish Cabin gets 5 stars plus”

“We had quit eating here due to bad fish or undercooked fish. Today I was craving fish. That was THE BEST fish I've ever had here! Please keep doing what you're doing! I was not disappointed!”

“Wow you have to stop here at THIS IHOP! The food was so good compared to our IHOP back home! It came out quick too! Good 80s music playing as well. Clean inside. I wish the cook could be cooking at my local IHOP at home. The ingredients were fresh! The wife even commented on how tasty here breakfast was and the tomato was toasted and it really brings out the flavor. The spicy poblano was so good, fresh hot serrano peppers and the guacamole was so fresh. Please do stop!”

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“Super fast service, friendly server for our group. This has to be the cleanest mexican restaurant I’ve seen in some time. Clean floors, window seals, and no dust on plants. Perfect pick for the Athens area.”

“Food was very good and drinks we very larg looking forward to going back”

“I have always had a good experience coming here. I do only order in person, just because I prefer it that way. The workers are very friendly and seem like a good crew that has fun but works hard at the same time. Keep up the good work and ignore the Kens and Karens that come your way guys! You're doing great!”

“Great food great service🤘🤘🤘”

“One of the best Local Wing places in Town. The wings are better than Wingstop in size, flavor, and Quality. And you can't go wrong with the battered fries, aka, psoriasis fries.

And if you're there to watch a college football game, you'll fit right in!
The only thing that can be improved on is the bathroom cleanliness, definitely could use a Deep Clean, maybe even a Remodel/Makeover.”

“A family friendly atmosphere. Delicious salads, pasta, and pizza. The prices are the icing on the cake. I highly recommend Village Pizza.”

“The best, from Manager to chip girl, the very best. Great, friendly waiters. Great bar tender.. The food is excellent. Thank you so much for being in Athens and having tremendous and friendly service, Rene is a fantastic manager!”

“Best pizza place ever every time we go there we get treated like family the longest time we’ve had to wait while dining inside is a few minutes and they have the best variety of pizza I very much recommend trying there food if you’re in athens”

“Catfish Cabin is locally owned and they have the best food in Athens and the reason they run out of fish is because they stay buzy all time and if u haven't ever worked in fast food then u don't know what the workers there go through they try there best to please everyone that comes in but thats impossible and if ur short staffed like everyone is now you got to wait I don't see no body leaving the lines at Burger King r mickie d love the food there and there workers r amazing .Catfish Cabin gets 5 stars plus”

“My son and I stopped by the Hwy 31 location for lunch. I ordered the small catfish meal. It comes with fries which I exchanged for turnips and Cornbread. The catfish was cooked to perfection and the fresh turnips were spot on turnips. The Cornbread muffin was light and fluffy. The meal was a great value and made my tastebuds happy. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend Ramona J's to anyone who wants great food for a great price. Go ahead and tantalize your tastebuds.”

“We eat here quite often, love the bacon wrapped shrimp most. This could be the best if TV’s were removed, a little more decorations a d low lighting. We still go, wait staff is always top notch. We will be back.”

“Go hungry, leave happy and full”

“The Bubbles and Squeak was one the most delicious things I have ever had. I’m sooo glad I decided to give it a try!!”

“Staff was extremely friendly. Food was great . Nice clean place. Would definitely recommend them!”

“Had a few beers, grabbed takeout, in cluding growler's. Service and beer was great. The burgers we took out exceeded our expectations in size and flavor. Would definitely recommend.”

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“Got a snack in the drive thru. Ordered on the app. Was a smooth process. Long line, but it moved fast. Food was good and it hit the spot. Ice cream machine has always been working when I go there! 😁”

“It was delicious ive never ate at bojangles this was my very first time nd the breakfast was amazing ty”

“Love coming up here with Anissa. Always a good time with great service 💕”

“The coffee and food was exactly what you would expect (that's why we all go to SB correct?). But, the staff was nice, and efficient. The vibe was studious, lots of young people reading. I loved that! Food my as I went to edit a paper. There was music, but... it was not loud and it was old enough to tune out. I think they was purposeful. The Cafe was connected to art space in the back, something cool to take in.”

“The management and crew have come and long way in the past few years and we are so happy and excited for it!!! Vax is very impressive young lady who is excellent at her job and customer service 💯 All of the servers and bartenders are doing a great job, as well as the back of house crew. Food is excellent and our visits are 100% satisfying ❤️”

“This Particular McDonald’s is home to me. Always has been and always will be. I started at this McDonald’s on Hwy 31 in Athens as a Crew member back in 2012, when I was just 16 years old. I worked very hard the four years I was there eventually I got the opportunity to become a Kitchen Department Manager for the McDonald’s company at a different location. So I decided to leave for more money of course. It’s been 14 years since the day I started. I recently about a month ago came back to work there at Hwy 31 Athens Location. And A lot has changed some for the better some for the worse. I do like that they finally remodeled the store. It was needing a makeover. lol🤣 But mostly the only thing that’s changed is the people, it’s all new people, new faces, new strangers to get to know. Policies and procedures has gotten more light. But honestly I’ve seen what the post pandemic can do on a struggling business. I’ve seen good people/businesses having to close there doors cause they can’t handle the finances no more. But that’s not the case at this particular McDonald’s. Athens, AL has always been a town I love cause I spent 20 years of my life here. The customers support is unbelievable here! I’ve never seen a McDonald’s flourish like this one has in just ten years I’ve been away! Of course we have our problems like all businesses no one is perfect. But I do wanna warn the loving customers that we are very short staff right now. So please bare with us, especially at night. If y’all know anyone looking for a job, please send them our way we would love to have anyone on our team! I love working with just about anybody! Like I said before just be patient with us for right now. We will soon get back to being the top store in the region again I have faith! Just gotta stay positive through the storm. 😊 We do truly appreciate your support of our Company though. We love all of y’all! God Bless Y’all!”

“I’ve eat here twice in last week and I enjoyed the friendly service and the food was great.”

“Wow you have to stop here at THIS IHOP! The food was so good compared to our IHOP back home! It came out quick too! Good 80s music playing as well. Clean inside. I wish the cook could be cooking at my local IHOP at home. The ingredients were fresh! The wife even commented on how tasty here breakfast was and the tomato was toasted and it really brings out the flavor. The spicy poblano was so good, fresh hot serrano peppers and the guacamole was so fresh. Please do stop!”

“I only go here for the family, the kid loves the burger, the husband loves the pretzel and cheese, and i am crazy for there ice. It just take forever to get the food. But the staff is mainly nice. Except for one time.”

“I went to Athens taco bell for the first time in my life tonight Mathew was my drive through attendee...he was kind courteous respectful...and I will definitely be back tomorrow”

“Went to Wendy’s tonight around 9pm. I ordered a #9. Simple as could be. You would think? I got my order and the burger seemed small to be a the Bourbon Bacon Burger. I checked it and it was pathetic. I have never had anything negative to say about Wendy’s, but tonight was not a great experience. The burger didn’t have all of the ingredients on it and it only had one tiny piece of bacon. It was literally a patty, a slice of cheese, and a tiny piece of bacon. The bun was hard around the edges as if it had been sitting under a warmer all day. I circled back around to return the food, but I had already been sitting in the drive thru for what seemed like an hour to order anyway. I was tired and hungry and ready to go home. I tried calling the store to voice my disappointment but I didn’t get an answer. So I am resorting to an online review. I don’t typically make complaints on food orders, but to pay $10 for a burger that was beyond pathetic was very disappointing and then I didn’t even get a receipt for my order either so I have no proof of my order. I’m sorry to say It was a very pitiful experience. I ended up going to a different restaurant to order a meal.”

“Not sure his name but I know he was a new employee and he was from Louisiana, been living with his mom in Tennessee and now at his dads in Athens. He is a great and pleasant asset to Arbys there in Athens! Hopefully he gets to visit Pappadeaux and hopefully he’s a long term employee! I ordered the Fish and he took the time to come over and see how it was and was a present conversation!”

“This Popeyes is a good restaurant but there's usually a longer waiting time than normal to get your food. The staff is great but their preparation should be a little more keen to faster service”

“The service could have been better. I mean I know waitresses there work for tips. However, mine would get a bigger tip if she wouldn't flirt with the man at the table. We are there to eat. And obviously he isn't interested if he isn't looking at you. So don't make it a point to touch, rub and ask if he is ok. Like I have kidnapped him....lol.. or I am not even there...damn!!!”

“The Best BBQ in North AL!”

“there ice cream and tacos. definitely recommend them for a quick grab”

“absolutely love the food it's the best authentic food in the area I highly recommend this place . very friendly people great service.. good job friends.. keep up the good work . you always got me as a customer”

“SUPER CLEAN!
Health score 100 (2/13/2026)!

Ordered 2 sandwiches for me and my wife and the owner was SUPER NICE!
Just finished eating and the sandwiches were delicious!
The sandwiches were definitely made with care!”

“My wife and I love wings, but have never tried Wingstop before. Usually don’t do boneless wings and prefer bone-in, but they had a 20 pc deal on boneless so we gave it a shot. Best boneless wings I’ve ever had. Got the mango habanero, Hawaiian, garlic parm, and hot honey bbq with ranch. Voodoo fries to go with. I’ve never been so fat and happy in my life. Best boneless wings I’ve ever had. I usually don’t like ranch, but theirs was awesome. Ordered online around 5:30 on a Friday and was ready in 10 minutes with a ton of other to-go orders waiting to be picked up. Great stuff and highly recommend.”