Restaurants near Highland Lake

“Our daughter couldn't be happier with her wedding cake from Valor Bakery! It was absolutely stunning-especially with the delicate pearl accents, and a gorgeous cascade of fresh flowers. It looked like a work of art and was a true showstopper at the reception. Even better, it tasted just as amazing as it looked. Each tier was moist, flavorful, and had our guests raving. Kathy incorporated her much loved strawberry cake into one of the tiers and it was delicious!! Kathy was a joy to work with— professional, creative, and truly passionate about her craft. But she was especially patient and kind throughout the entire process. She brought our daughter’s dream to life, and she was thrilled with the final result! If you want a cake that's both beautiful and delicious, we highly recommend Valor Bakery!! Thank you again for making Sophie’s big day even sweeter!”

“Enjoyed the food at our first visit to BJ’s in Ashville. The food was really good and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. The only thing I thought needed to be added to the menu is gumbo. One with shrimp and the other with sausage. Will return.”

“Waffle House is my go-to for a decent meal at a reasonable price anywhere I go. Having said that, the one in Springville, Alabama is by far the most friendly. The food is seldom cooked wrong and is quickly corrected if you make them aware.”

“This place came up on my TikTok fyp, and once I showed it to my 9 year old daughter and saw her reaction, I knew we had to come. She is a HUGE wrestling fan. And let me tell you, the 1.5 hr drive was so worth it! First of all, the food is 10/10. It is so fresh and authentic. And the vibe, and experience is unmatched. The owner had already left when we arrived, but when one of his employees called to tell him that a huge wrestling fan was in the building, he came back to surprise her. He literally made her whole Thanksgiving break. They talked wrestling, made pics/videos, and he even gave her a luchador mask. She came dressed head to toe in WWE attire, including a championship belt. There was a blow up wrestling ring out front, and she was completely living out her dreams jumping inside it, with her wrestling figures in tote. Thank you so much to the owner for making this the most special experience, from start to finish. She already wants to have her birthday party there next year! We will definitely be back and I will definitely be telling everyone I know about our experience.”

“💯 worth the trip. Found this place on the way home and was looking for some coffee and came across Barking Bee Coffee. Wonderful coffee and employees were too.”

“Some of the BEST food around. If you see their truck, go ahead and stop - you won’t regret it. From the endless BBQ options to the wings, I’ve yet to ever be disappointed. (Don’t even get me started on the potato salad…*chefs kiss*) The food is always fresh and full of flavor, and they constantly have new items to try. 10/10 recommend!”

“Love hometown bowls.everything from the cold plate, chicken salad croissant, to the bowls themselves. Its a great go to breakfast and my little ones love the fruit and prefer it over anything else. I also love the drive thru option because I do not have to get the babies out to place or pick up my order.”

“My husband and I live in Tuscaloosa. We had to drive all the way to Gadsden to get an RV. We stopped by here on the way home and he ordered their Farmhouse burger and I ordered their 4 oz smash burger with Gouda cheese and crispy bacon! Let me tell you, best burgers we’ve ever had! If you are passing through Springville, stop by! 🤍”

“Love our home town ice cream shoppe! Always a great selection and happy faces! Peanut butter cookie dough and exhausted parent is my favorite!”

“First time. The steak tacos were very delicious. Great Service!”

“Ordered a birthday cake for my sons fourth hot wheel themed party and Klarissa did an amazing job! Everyone loved how the cake looked and tasted! Will definitely order from her again!”

“The food is always fresh & cooked to order. Great breakfast freshly prepared. They also have amazing daily plate specials, BBQ, salads, burgers, shrimp, catfish & more! But the meat & 3 is my go to! Tons of veggies to choose from. The hamburger steak plate is huge I like it with gravy n onions, fried okra & mash taters. I love the texas toast served with it as well. They offer rolls & cornbread with every meal. The staff is friendly. The cooks work so hard to deliver us a wonderful meal every single time! The owner is always friendly & thanks you for dining with them.”

“My husband and I decided to go with pasta for our wedding dinner and stumbled across this family owned restaurant to cater for us. We are not from the area, so we saw reviews and took the chance. I am SO happy we did! He also owns ‘Classic Creations Catering,’ but wanted to leave a review here as well. We got salad, chicken Alfredo, lasagna, rolls, and sweet tea. Everyone kept commenting on how yummy the food was. The real crowd pleaser was the Alfredo, but everything was absolutely amazing! Scott was phenomenal to work with. He was very communicative, thorough, and was available if we had any questions/concerns. He checked on us and went through our order multiple times over the process just to make sure he had everything right. He even reached out after the wedding to make sure everything was to our satisfaction, which showed he really cared about our experience. Portions were plentiful, leaving us with yummy leftovers for the following day. You simply cannot beat the quality at the price point. Drop off was seamless and he was promptly on time. I only met him very briefly, but every interaction with him exceeded my expectations. Thank you for making our wedding reception everything we wanted it to be! I highly recommend working with Scott to deliver top tier service!!!”

“Great homemade ice cream!”

“My family and I stopped by for ice cream today and we are so glad we did! It is all fresh, homemade ice cream & the flavors are spectacular! It is absolutely delicious! We can’t wait to come back!”

“Two amigos catered three of my children birthday celebration Saturday. The experience was wonderful. The service was wonderful. The staff was great and the food was very very good. There was plenty for everybody and I had many compliments on the Mexican dishes. I’ve never had them cater before, but I will certainly use them again. Thank you very much Two Amigos. Thank you so much.”

“Excellent service❤️🍻🍵🍽️🥘🌮🌯🥙”

“I gave it five stars for atmosphere because what better atmosphere could there be than such a nostalgic sugary smell permeating every olfactory cell? I’m very judgmental of doughnuts that don’t meet the mark, so when I say these are the best doughnuts I’ve ever eaten, it’s not overstated. The croissant doughnut when heated is so rich and layered. The lemon doughnut was crammed full
of a delicate lemony filling. Worth👏Every👏Calorie👏!!!”

“Driving through the area I have ate here several times and always enjoyed the food. Service was great and liked sitting at a table, facing the front and watching the customers come and go while I had a dog and drink.”

“The food is outstanding (try the Chile Relleno with shrimp) and the service is fast and friendly. We will definitely visit again!!”

“These ladies who work are the best. My teas are always delicious. They are always friendly and give the best service. My favorite place to get teas. Stop by and see them.”

“A wonderful Italian Restaurant. We dined here a few days ago, and Mr. Alex was our waiter. We had the chicken tortellini and pork chops, and all three desserts just because they looked so delicious, which they were lol. Food was great, our drinks were never empty, and it's a very beautiful place.”

“I love eating here wed is my favorite day with that dressing ohh so good. Great food great prices and friendly workers..I give this place a 100......good food every time....”

“Really good food and service!”

“The staff is extremely friendly, and the food is fantastic! Chili burger was amazing, and coworkers loved their burger and Philly as well.

There is no indoor seating, which is fine. It's covered and there are fans to keep the air moving and keep it relatively cool, but there were a ridiculous amount of flies buzzing around. When you're outside there's going to be flies of course, but had to dock a star because of the sheer volume of them today.”

“Zaxbys is the BOMB. William Blanton King deserves a HUGE pay raise. He always be getting me right. LOL!”

“This great little restaurant is found in the smaller Alabama town of Oneonta, and what a gem it is! My wife and I were looking for a spot to have dinner before taking in a show our friend was performing in at the charming little historic theater downtown. The menu is large and a bit overwhelming, so I asked the waitress for her suggestions. Wow! The Hawaiian fajitas are killer! My wife had the fajita baked potato. It was a tremendous amount of food! The price was more than reasonable for a couple from Birmingham, Alabama. We enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day. If you like good Mexican at a great price, you'll love this restaurant!”

“it’s good…. very very goood”

“Outstanding place to eat…great food and service.”

“Way out in the country, down a road you wouldn’t expect a restaurant — it’s built out of a converted river barge. The fried catfish was the real deal. Don’t expect fancy plating — it’s all about comfort, flavor, and that “we’re here, off the grid” vibe. Great for a detour.”