My friends and I had quite a disappointing dining experience at the Odette, Florence, Alabama. Even though we had to wait at least half an hour, the food arrived lukewarm. My order was a sparkling water and a vegetable plate at $26. The grilled vegetables on the vegetable plate appeared to be of low quality and looked like they had been off the grill for several hours. Sugar snap peas were hard and stringy; asparagus was shriveled and rubbery with tough ends on them. The lengthwise sliced couliflower stalk was chewy and had just a couple of tiny florets. Six bite-sized pieces of fingerling potatoes were of room temperature.
The layout of the restaurant leaves much to be desired: the tables create a long and narrow corridor where there is constant movement of waiters and customers brushing your back if you sit toward the aisle. The plywood tables have no table cloth. The only single restroom has nothing for drying hands.
Obviously, there is no effort made to create the Odette an appealing place: the menu selection with its prices and the quantity of food are geared to drive the customers away rather than attract.
Randy Webster
Good food, service, and atmosphere. Had dinner with our adult kids. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. We were visiting Fame Studio and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, staying in Sheffeld, so a short Uber ride to Odette.
Jackson McCreless
Foster was an amazing bartender! Every question we asked and recommendation he made was spot on. Will definitely be going back!
Jeff Callahan
I came for the rabbit and the bourbon selection and neither let me down. Sara behind the bar is great. The real star of the show was the rabbit and the rabbit sausage. If you're like me and mushrooms scare you off don't let this one. The oyster mushrooms are the perfect compliment to the delicious rabbit and mustard dressing.
The Hylers
Excellent food and service. Enjoyed cheeseburgers, hand cut fries, spring salad with grilled chicken, bread pudding, champagne sorbet, banana upside down and peanut butter dessert.
Tye “Pisces King” 7
Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. From the drinks all the way to the desserts. This was worth every penny! Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Julian Barnett
A culinary highlight... Certified destination eating location for those living in or visiting this area.
10/10 experience. Highly recommend.
Genna AndBrad DeGroote
We ordered the Christmas Dinner pickup. It could not have been any better! The menu was really unique and included some delicious appetizers. The apple cinnamon bread pudding with caramel sauce were to die for. Odette exceeded our expectations and made Christmas Eve dinner really special. Thank you for providing with such extraordinary food!
Hays Flippin
Exceeded our expectations for my first time/ birthday in Florence! 10/10 recommend! The service and food were both top notch!!
Diane Myer
Excellent chef creations for their Thanksgiving family meal we picked up at The Orion. Will 💯 order our meals from Odette again!
The BEST experience!!! Such amazing people and food!! Brian and Elaine were top notch!! The personalization of each of them was so special and so sweet!!! Made our night!! The food was amazing!! But even if it wasn’t, they would have made the night so amazing and so worth it!! A MUST go-to!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Dias
Wonderful restaurant with great brunch. Highly recommend the deviled eggs and pimento cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pimento Cheese & Crackers, Deviled Eggs, Steak Special
Joseph Scott
Amazing place and the food was fantastic!! The bacon, egg, cheeseburger was one of the BEST I've ever had!!! And the drinks were great, try the "sip of the Shoals" and thank me later!! My wife LOVED the Brussel sprouts grilled cheese.....said it was one the best sandwiches she has ever eaten!!! We will be back and soon!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Russell
So very glad we stopped here as we passed through! My compliments to the chef and entire staff as it was truly a very pleasant gastronomical experience!! Food was absolutely delicious and service was great! Seasonal menu with a great variety of delicious unique offerings!! They even make their own ketchup (healthier w/o the high fructose corn syrup)!! Only sad they are not close to my home! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Carnegie Dudek
The best restaurant in Florence ! Their burger is always a good choice and the catfish special always tastes good !
My friends and I had quite a disappointing dining experience at the Odette, Florence, Alabama. Even though we had to wait at least half an hour, the food arrived lukewarm. My order was a sparkling water and a vegetable plate at $26. The grilled vegetables on the vegetable plate appeared to be of low quality and looked like they had been off the grill for several hours. Sugar snap peas were hard and stringy; asparagus was shriveled and rubbery with tough ends on them. The lengthwise sliced couliflower stalk was chewy and had just a couple of tiny florets. Six bite-sized pieces of fingerling potatoes were of room temperature.
The layout of the restaurant leaves much to be desired: the tables create a long and narrow corridor where there is constant movement of waiters and customers brushing your back if you sit toward the aisle. The plywood tables have no table cloth. The only single restroom has nothing for drying hands.
Obviously, there is no effort made to create the Odette an appealing place: the menu selection with its prices and the quantity of food are geared to drive the customers away rather than attract.
Good food, service, and atmosphere. Had dinner with our adult kids. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. We were visiting Fame Studio and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, staying in Sheffeld, so a short Uber ride to Odette.
Foster was an amazing bartender! Every question we asked and recommendation he made was spot on. Will definitely be going back!
I came for the rabbit and the bourbon selection and neither let me down. Sara behind the bar is great. The real star of the show was the rabbit and the rabbit sausage. If you're like me and mushrooms scare you off don't let this one. The oyster mushrooms are the perfect compliment to the delicious rabbit and mustard dressing.
Excellent food and service. Enjoyed cheeseburgers, hand cut fries, spring salad with grilled chicken, bread pudding, champagne sorbet, banana upside down and peanut butter dessert.
Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. From the drinks all the way to the desserts. This was worth every penny! Thank you for this wonderful experience!
A culinary highlight... Certified destination eating location for those living in or visiting this area.
10/10 experience. Highly recommend.
We ordered the Christmas Dinner pickup. It could not have been any better! The menu was really unique and included some delicious appetizers. The apple cinnamon bread pudding with caramel sauce were to die for. Odette exceeded our expectations and made Christmas Eve dinner really special. Thank you for providing with such extraordinary food!
Exceeded our expectations for my first time/ birthday in Florence! 10/10 recommend! The service and food were both top notch!!
Excellent chef creations for their Thanksgiving family meal we picked up at The Orion. Will 💯 order our meals from Odette again!
Restaurantji Recommends
The BEST experience!!! Such amazing people and food!! Brian and Elaine were top notch!! The personalization of each of them was so special and so sweet!!! Made our night!! The food was amazing!! But even if it wasn’t, they would have made the night so amazing and so worth it!! A MUST go-to!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful restaurant with great brunch. Highly recommend the deviled eggs and pimento cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pimento Cheese & Crackers, Deviled Eggs, Steak Special
Amazing place and the food was fantastic!! The bacon, egg, cheeseburger was one of the BEST I've ever had!!! And the drinks were great, try the "sip of the Shoals" and thank me later!! My wife LOVED the Brussel sprouts grilled cheese.....said it was one the best sandwiches she has ever eaten!!! We will be back and soon!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So very glad we stopped here as we passed through! My compliments to the chef and entire staff as it was truly a very pleasant gastronomical experience!! Food was absolutely delicious and service was great! Seasonal menu with a great variety of delicious unique offerings!! They even make their own ketchup (healthier w/o the high fructose corn syrup)!! Only sad they are not close to my home! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best restaurant in Florence ! Their burger is always a good choice and the catfish special always tastes good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Odette Cheeseburger, Steak Frites
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