Disappointing. Paid $64 for a 20-year-old Scotch and they served it with regular ice cubes like in a soda. The ice quickly melted and ruined the enjoyment of the Scotch. Foie gras was rubbery and served with a sweet sauce. Oysters tasted like they had malt vinegar, which ruined the flavor. Burger and fries were so salty they were almost inedible. Monkfish was just ok. Creme brulee didn't come with citrus and berries as the menu stated. Very cramped seating, service was inattentive and subpar, diners had jeans on (apparently this is a casual restaurant), and cheap, thin, disposable paper towels in ladies room. For about $130 per person for dinner, I expected better towels than Walmart bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Britta Ehehalt
We dinned there twice , the food was medium good , we went there in the past and enjoyed it very much , but it has changed a lot to the worth. I ordered a Wagyu Burger and it was awful, the presentation in any Texas Roadhouse would have been nicer. The second time i ordered the salmon and it was awful and tasted musty and dry. At the bar people were sitting there with outfits more fitting in a fast food Restaurant. Very disappointed how bad it got in one of our favorite Restaurants in Huntsville. We defensively will not return, it also has gotten very expensive considering the quality and the presentation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
philliptmus Mahoney
I typically do not write restaurant reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience at Cotton Row in Huntsville, Alabama, as I believe guests are not receiving fair value for the price.
I have dined at exceptional restaurants around the world, including Michelin-star establishments, and I have worked in the restaurant industry myself. I fully understand the necessity of profitability in the business and have no issue paying a premium for a truly outstanding dining experience. Unfortunately, Cotton Row did not meet that standard.
For full transparency, I made a reservation for Valentine’s Day, knowing in advance that there was a prix fixe menu at $130 per person. When executed well, such a price point is justifiable. However, while the food and service were not inherently bad, the portion sizes and overall experience were highly disappointing.
To start, I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my wife had the Oysters Rockefeller. What was served consisted of just three small ravioli and four small oysters. For entrées, we selected the seared scallops and the lobster Thermidor. The scallops dish included only TWO small scallops atop a modest half-cup of risotto, while the lobster Thermidor (which was a $15 up charge) featured an exceptionally small lobster with no accompanying side options. These portions were far from acceptable given the cost. The only redeeming aspect of the meal was the dessert course, which was well-executed.
Regarding beverages, I understand that restaurants rely on alcohol sales for revenue and anticipate some markup. However, the pricing at Cotton Row was excessive. A pour of Woodford Double Oaked Bourbon was priced at $40, despite the fact that a full bottle retails for approximately $52. Similarly, my wife’s 9oz pour of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon was charged at $35, despite a full bottle retailing for just $19.
Additionally, the dining environment left much to be desired. The seating was extremely cramped, with little to no space between neighboring tables. To make matters worse, the kitchen began running out of food as the evening progressed.
Finally, a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our bill without prior notice. While service charges are not uncommon, I suspect this practice was implemented due to the lack of value in the dining experience. Our total bill came to just over $456—a price that was wholly unjustified based on the quality, portion sizes, and overall experience.
In conclusion, Cotton Row does not offer a dining experience that aligns with its pricing. For those seeking a high-end meal in Huntsville, I strongly recommend exploring other options to avoid overpaying for an underwhelming experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Phillip Mahoney
I typically do not write restaurant reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience at Cotton Row in Huntsville, Alabama, as I believe guests are not receiving fair value for the price.
I have dined at exceptional restaurants around the world, including Michelin-star establishments, and I have worked in the restaurant industry myself. I fully understand the necessity of profitability in the business and have no issue paying a premium for a truly outstanding dining experience. Unfortunately, Cotton Row did not meet that standard.
For full transparency, I made a reservation for Valentine’s Day, knowing in advance that there was a prix fixe menu at $130 per person. When executed well, such a price point is justifiable. However, while the food and service were not inherently bad, the portion sizes and overall experience were highly disappointing.
To start, I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my wife had the Oysters Rockefeller. What was served consisted of just three small ravioli and four small oysters. For entrées, we selected the seared scallops and the lobster Thermidor. The scallops dish included only two scallops atop a modest half-cup of risotto, while the lobster Thermidor featured an exceptionally small lobster with no accompanying side options. These portions were far from acceptable given the cost. The only redeeming aspect of the meal was the dessert course, which was well-executed.
Regarding beverages, I understand that restaurants rely on alcohol sales for revenue and anticipate some markup. However, the pricing at Cotton Row was excessive. A pour of Woodford Double Oaked Bourbon was priced at $40, despite the fact that a full bottle retails for approximately $52. Similarly, my wife’s 9oz pour of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon was charged at $35, despite a full bottle retailing for just $19.
Additionally, the dining environment left much to be desired. The seating was extremely cramped, with little to no space between neighboring tables. To make matters worse, the kitchen began running out of food as the evening progressed.
Finally, a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our bill without prior notice. While service charges are not uncommon, I suspect this practice was implemented due to the lack of value in the dining experience. Our total bill came to just over $456—a price that was wholly unjustified based on the quality, portion sizes, and overall experience.
In conclusion, Cotton Row does not offer a dining experience that aligns with its pricing. For those seeking a high-end meal in Huntsville, I strongly recommend exploring other options to avoid overpaying for an underwhelming experience.
Allen Stephens
We booked a 6:45 Saturday evening reservation for our wedding anniversary and yet again Cotton Row did not disappoint. Food, drink, atmosphere, music, staff. Pick a category and it exceeded expectations. Even though a sweet tea and bourbon wasn't on the cocktail list, I had one with dinner that went great with the duck. David provided everything you would hope to have from a server, and we would recommend this place to anybody who googles "nice dinner" in the Huntsville area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chuck Adams
Best in the Huntsville, Alabama, and the South East USA!
Wheelchair accessibility: Has separate upstairs and downstairs seating. No elevator to upstairs so check ahead.
Initially, I had booked a table at Cotton Row Restaurant, but they closed prematurely, and I was unimpressed with their management approach, leading me to take my girlfriend to Bridge Street and let her choose a restaurant, which turned out to be so much better, providing exceptional service which Cotton Row failed to do.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mariessa Theno
I love the appetizers and main courses. I'm not that excited about their desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joshua Miller
Had the 3 course meal down in the wine cellar. Great experience, food, and service.
Danielle Holland
Three stars for potential.
Our reservation was at 7:15, and after inhaling dessert, our driver picked us up at 9:55
Appetizers: We ordered the Ahi tuna and the charcuterie board. The tuna was okay but unremarkable. The highlight? The almonds from Spain on the charcuterie board. Unfortunately, everything else was bland.
30 minutes later… Salads: We both had the grilled hearts of romaine—absolutely phenomenal. Beautifully executed with no complaints (other than the wait time, which I’ll touch on more later).
30 minutes later… Entrees: I ordered the filet with lobster mac and cheese and broccoli. My husband got the ribeye with the same sides. The steak? An absolute travesty. It had the hard, stringy texture you’d expect on a bad roast, and to top it off—literally—it came with a scoop of what I can only describe as “memaw’s mashed potato gravy.” A little sea salt could have gone a long way. Both of us agreed you’d find a better steak at LongHorn.
Also, you’re provided with a butter knife (because a good steak should be tender), yet we were sawing through the meat because it was anything but.
The mac and cheese? My first bite tasted like microwaved leftovers, but I complimented it anyway. The waiter then shared, “We don’t like to waste anything here—at the end of the week, the staff eats it, and the mac doesn’t last long.” That explained a lot.
The broccoli was… decent, for plain broccoli.
Drinks & Desserts: The drink menu is limited, with no real fun options. A lemon drop martini or an Amaretto sour is the best you’ll find. For dessert, we got the lava cake and apple tart. I would recommend Edgar’s for dessert! or publix bakery
Overall: We spent 3 hours here, the majority of which was spent waiting for food, and our bill came to $317 (before tip).
As far as the service, it was below average. Waiter did not ask to refill water/ drinks once during the meal. I had to ask for the wine list twice and did not get my wine until half way through the main course. The food was also bad. Scallops had a strong odor of ammonia and had clearly gone bad. To the credit of Cotton Row, they did comp both appetizers, however, they brought a second dish of scallops which I did not ask for. My only guess was this was some attempt to rectify the bad scallops they served. The second order was also bad and those went back as well. It was a dining experience I will not forget...for all of the wrong reasons.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Chris Bramon
Food is always great and the service is impeccable. Still my favorite place in Huntsville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D Pretsch
My second time going to this place. Going through front door we saw their health and food rating at an 85. We were hoping that the food was much better since we were their a year ago. SO over priced and none of the food is fresh. Everything is frozen. Although the service is fantastic, coming home and getting sick after spending $180 for two people, it's absolutely not worth it. Its sad as this is supposed to be one of the higher end restaurants in the community. After going g twice within a year and getting sick both times....sadly it's not worth the cost in my opinion..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Regina Tom
I was at Cotton Row for their gourmet dinner with Chef Boyce. Everything was great! My only complaint is, I miss having the Chef prepare the food infront of us. I know it depends on turn out but, I still miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristi Webster
Shocked to see this restaurant has Foie Gras on the menu and supports this immense animal cruelty and torture. We will not be back.
Disappointing. Paid $64 for a 20-year-old Scotch and they served it with regular ice cubes like in a soda. The ice quickly melted and ruined the enjoyment of the Scotch. Foie gras was rubbery and served with a sweet sauce. Oysters tasted like they had malt vinegar, which ruined the flavor. Burger and fries were so salty they were almost inedible. Monkfish was just ok. Creme brulee didn't come with citrus and berries as the menu stated. Very cramped seating, service was inattentive and subpar, diners had jeans on (apparently this is a casual restaurant), and cheap, thin, disposable paper towels in ladies room. For about $130 per person for dinner, I expected better towels than Walmart bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
We dinned there twice , the food was medium good , we went there in the past
and enjoyed it very much , but it has changed a lot to the worth.
I ordered a Wagyu Burger and it was awful,
the presentation in any Texas Roadhouse would have been nicer. The second time i ordered the salmon and it was awful and tasted musty and dry.
At the bar people were sitting there with
outfits more fitting in a fast food Restaurant.
Very disappointed how bad it got in one of our favorite Restaurants in Huntsville.
We defensively will not return, it also has gotten very expensive considering the quality and the presentation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I typically do not write restaurant reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience at Cotton Row in Huntsville, Alabama, as I believe guests are not receiving fair value for the price.
I have dined at exceptional restaurants around the world, including Michelin-star establishments, and I have worked in the restaurant industry myself. I fully understand the necessity of profitability in the business and have no issue paying a premium for a truly outstanding dining experience. Unfortunately, Cotton Row did not meet that standard.
For full transparency, I made a reservation for Valentine’s Day, knowing in advance that there was a prix fixe menu at $130 per person. When executed well, such a price point is justifiable. However, while the food and service were not inherently bad, the portion sizes and overall experience were highly disappointing.
To start, I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my wife had the Oysters Rockefeller. What was served consisted of just three small ravioli and four small oysters. For entrées, we selected the seared scallops and the lobster Thermidor. The scallops dish included only TWO small scallops atop a modest half-cup of risotto, while the lobster Thermidor (which was a $15 up charge) featured an exceptionally small lobster with no accompanying side options. These portions were far from acceptable given the cost. The only redeeming aspect of the meal was the dessert course, which was well-executed.
Regarding beverages, I understand that restaurants rely on alcohol sales for revenue and anticipate some markup. However, the pricing at Cotton Row was excessive. A pour of Woodford Double Oaked Bourbon was priced at $40, despite the fact that a full bottle retails for approximately $52. Similarly, my wife’s 9oz pour of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon was charged at $35, despite a full bottle retailing for just $19.
Additionally, the dining environment left much to be desired. The seating was extremely cramped, with little to no space between neighboring tables. To make matters worse, the kitchen began running out of food as the evening progressed.
Finally, a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our bill without prior notice. While service charges are not uncommon, I suspect this practice was implemented due to the lack of value in the dining experience. Our total bill came to just over $456—a price that was wholly unjustified based on the quality, portion sizes, and overall experience.
In conclusion, Cotton Row does not offer a dining experience that aligns with its pricing. For those seeking a high-end meal in Huntsville, I strongly recommend exploring other options to avoid overpaying for an underwhelming experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
I typically do not write restaurant reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience at Cotton Row in Huntsville, Alabama, as I believe guests are not receiving fair value for the price. I have dined at exceptional restaurants around the world, including Michelin-star establishments, and I have worked in the restaurant industry myself. I fully understand the necessity of profitability in the business and have no issue paying a premium for a truly outstanding dining experience. Unfortunately, Cotton Row did not meet that standard. For full transparency, I made a reservation for Valentine’s Day, knowing in advance that there was a prix fixe menu at $130 per person. When executed well, such a price point is justifiable. However, while the food and service were not inherently bad, the portion sizes and overall experience were highly disappointing. To start, I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my wife had the Oysters Rockefeller. What was served consisted of just three small ravioli and four small oysters. For entrées, we selected the seared scallops and the lobster Thermidor. The scallops dish included only two scallops atop a modest half-cup of risotto, while the lobster Thermidor featured an exceptionally small lobster with no accompanying side options. These portions were far from acceptable given the cost. The only redeeming aspect of the meal was the dessert course, which was well-executed. Regarding beverages, I understand that restaurants rely on alcohol sales for revenue and anticipate some markup. However, the pricing at Cotton Row was excessive. A pour of Woodford Double Oaked Bourbon was priced at $40, despite the fact that a full bottle retails for approximately $52. Similarly, my wife’s 9oz pour of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon was charged at $35, despite a full bottle retailing for just $19. Additionally, the dining environment left much to be desired. The seating was extremely cramped, with little to no space between neighboring tables. To make matters worse, the kitchen began running out of food as the evening progressed. Finally, a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our bill without prior notice. While service charges are not uncommon, I suspect this practice was implemented due to the lack of value in the dining experience. Our total bill came to just over $456—a price that was wholly unjustified based on the quality, portion sizes, and overall experience. In conclusion, Cotton Row does not offer a dining experience that aligns with its pricing. For those seeking a high-end meal in Huntsville, I strongly recommend exploring other options to avoid overpaying for an underwhelming experience.
We booked a 6:45 Saturday evening reservation for our wedding anniversary and yet again Cotton Row did not disappoint. Food, drink, atmosphere, music, staff. Pick a category and it exceeded expectations.
Even though a sweet tea and bourbon wasn't on the cocktail list, I had one with dinner that went great with the duck. David provided everything you would hope to have from a server, and we would recommend this place to anybody who googles "nice dinner" in the Huntsville area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best in the Huntsville, Alabama, and the South East USA!
Wheelchair accessibility: Has separate upstairs and downstairs seating. No elevator to upstairs so check ahead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder, Artisanal Charcuterie and Cheese Board, Lightly Seared Sea Scallops
Initially, I had booked a table at
Cotton Row Restaurant, but they closed prematurely, and I was unimpressed with their management approach, leading me to take my girlfriend to Bridge Street and let her choose a restaurant, which turned out to be so much better, providing exceptional service which Cotton Row failed to do.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love the appetizers and main courses. I'm not that excited about their desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the 3 course meal down in the wine cellar. Great experience, food, and service.
Three stars for potential.
Our reservation was at 7:15, and after inhaling dessert, our driver picked us up at 9:55
Appetizers: We ordered the Ahi tuna and the charcuterie board. The tuna was okay but unremarkable. The highlight? The almonds from Spain on the charcuterie board. Unfortunately, everything else was bland.
30 minutes later…
Salads: We both had the grilled hearts of romaine—absolutely phenomenal. Beautifully executed with no complaints (other than the wait time, which I’ll touch on more later).
30 minutes later…
Entrees: I ordered the filet with lobster mac and cheese and broccoli. My husband got the ribeye with the same sides.
The steak? An absolute travesty. It had the hard, stringy texture you’d expect on a bad roast, and to top it off—literally—it came with a scoop of what I can only describe as “memaw’s mashed potato gravy.” A little sea salt could have gone a long way. Both of us agreed you’d find a better steak at LongHorn.
Also, you’re provided with a butter knife (because a good steak should be tender), yet we were sawing through the meat because it was anything but.
The mac and cheese? My first bite tasted like microwaved leftovers, but I complimented it anyway. The waiter then shared, “We don’t like to waste anything here—at the end of the week, the staff eats it, and the mac doesn’t last long.” That explained a lot.
The broccoli was… decent, for plain broccoli.
Drinks & Desserts: The drink menu is limited, with no real fun options. A lemon drop martini or an Amaretto sour is the best you’ll find. For dessert, we got the lava cake and apple tart. I would recommend Edgar’s for dessert! or publix bakery
Overall: We spent 3 hours here, the majority of which was spent waiting for food, and our bill came to $317 (before tip).
This is fine dining, but far from fine eating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
As far as the service, it was below average. Waiter did not ask to refill water/ drinks once during the meal. I had to ask for the wine list twice and did not get my wine until half way through the main course.
The food was also bad. Scallops had a strong odor of ammonia and had clearly gone bad. To the credit of Cotton Row, they did comp both appetizers, however, they brought a second dish of scallops which I did not ask for. My only guess was this was some attempt to rectify the bad scallops they served. The second order was also bad and those went back as well. It was a dining experience I will not forget...for all of the wrong reasons.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food is always great and the service is impeccable. Still my favorite place in Huntsville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My second time going to this place. Going through front door we saw their health and food rating at an 85. We were hoping that the food was much better since we were their a year ago. SO over priced and none of the food is fresh. Everything is frozen. Although the service is fantastic, coming home and getting sick after spending $180 for two people, it's absolutely not worth it. Its sad as this is supposed to be one of the higher end restaurants in the community. After going g twice within a year and getting sick both times....sadly it's not worth the cost in my opinion..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
I was at Cotton Row for their gourmet dinner with Chef Boyce. Everything was great! My only complaint is, I miss having the Chef prepare the food infront of us. I know it depends on turn out but, I still miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shocked to see this restaurant has Foie Gras on the menu and supports this immense animal cruelty and torture. We will not be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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