50 Best Southern Restaurants near Mountain Brook

“The staff were so friendly and welcoming! And the food was AMAZING! And that sweet tea 🤤🤤! I definitely recommend Craft’s!“

“Omg! Definitely a must have!!! We are incredibly picky but tonight we had an amazing dinner & drinks.“

“Great food and atmosphere ! And the Ashley Mac Burger (only served on Friday and Saturday) is well worth the wait !“

“Great service and food is always good.“

“My favorite Ashley Mac’s meal is the pimento grilled cheese (topped with poppy’s pickles), broccoli slaw, and a slice of strawberry cake. It always hits the spot! I also love that I can order ahead online to avoid a longer wait time during busy hours.“

“This is one of our favorite places for lunch. I always get the baby blue salad with a scoop of chicken salad and it’s perfect every time! My husband came with me on Friday and got the burger; it was delicious! The place is clean, the food is great and the people are friendly. We love Ashley Mac’s!“

“Food and the service are excellent. Very friendly place including customers. They also have a good variety of frozen food and sweets.

Parking: Tough to find a spot at lunch

Kid-friendliness: Always kids with a parent

Wheelchair accessibility: We use a wheelchair often when dining in“

“Love the chicken pot pie, it is delicious and the big rolls like I used to get in our schools lunch, delicious.“

“First time visiting and it was delicious. Friendly staff and lots of vegetarian options. 🥰“

“One of the best meat and three in the city!!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Raegan was very nice and helpful“

“Love everything about this place. The atmosphere, menu selection, cocktails and wine list are always amazing. Love that everything is seasonal. The live music on weekends is a nice touch as well. Must try Rodney’s key lime pie and the Kathleen’s cosmo martini!“

“I work for The Dinner Detective and this venue hosts us 2-4 times a month. I cannot brag on the staff enough! From Todd at the door knowing each one of us and doing anything he can to help, to the front desk staff willing to print things for us or locate someone if we need them, to Bill always smiling and being friendly. But the real MVP’s are Jarvis and Damien with the staff that serves the meals and makes sure our guests receive the best experience during dinner. Damien is always there and works so hard. He knows his stuff and makes sure we have everything we need. Jarvis is so friendly and helpful. He has been so patient and dedicated as we have worked in this new partnership and has helped us troubleshoot and work through things all with a smile on his face. Without Damien and Jarvis, we would have been in a mess a few different times. They are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time and the wonderful yummy food! The staff was incredibly nice and efficient!!“

“Places to go order 9/16 11:15am. Asked hostess a question. She said she doesn’t speak English…“

“Best chicken salad Ive had with various selections of flavors. Love it“

“I love the deviled eggs and the muffins! Of course the BBQ is delicious but the Pies are a must try! The staff is very prompt and courteous. I use curbside to pick up dinner and it’s convenient especially with all the traffic on 280.“

“Great experience as usual! Evan was very cheerful and a delight!“

“Brought my mom for lunch. I ordered The Chick with Fancy Nancy and mac-n-cheese. I like the apples, nuts, and grapes in Fancy Nancy. I did not enjoy the mac-n-cheese. It wasn’t very flavorful and seemed over cooked to me. It seemed like a weird color. That’s what made me think it was overcooked. I wish I had gotten the spinach salad instead of the mac-n-cheese. The spinach salad was great last time. I just thought I would try something different. My mom said her was ok.“

“Fantastic meal and drinks!“

“Love this place! Came in for breakfast while in town and had a wonderful experience. My waitress was Anna and she was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and very friendly! Will be back again!!“

“Shared the Baby back ribs with my wife. Everything was delicious corn 🌽 was top notch, great mac n cheese , fabulous banana pudding.“

“Locally owned, hole in the wall venue, friendly service, amazing breakfast! Highly recommend anyone in the area to stop by and visit at least once. The fried pork chop and egg breakfast is second to none. The western or meat lovers omelette is absolutely delicious! The French toast is not for the diabetic with its extremely flavorful cinnamon and powdered sugar topping. Another recommended breakfast choice is asking for grilled toast, you'll think me later!
If you live close or traveling through, you need to visit our friends over at the cedar house and experience the local food!“

“Everything is made from scratch, I highly recommend marbled beef brisket, ribs and the best catfish!!!“

“Great food and really awesome atmosphere!“

“Rodney Scotts is the best!! The service & food are unmatched! The people are amazing especially the server Joshua! His attitude is exactly how you want to be greeted and was refreshing! He put a smile on the face of every person that walked in! His service was quick, knowledgeable, clean, & efficient! The catfish sandwich is a hidden gem on the menu & make sure you try the white sauce! Definitely will be back!“

“Their food is scrumptious and the portions are big. Their squash casserole is the best I've had in years!“

“Everything I had was great and fresh the atmosphere and energy was amazing I’ll definitely be back“

“The 1/4th cheeseburger and the fried peach pie... both of them are really good!“

“Gotta say a big thank you to Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ in Athens, GA. I drove through there, hoping to get the awesome sounding baked potato that is described on their menu. After ordering my kiddo’s chicken fingers, I asked for the potato only to be told they had run out of them for the night. 😞 when I pulled up to pick up our food,  the chef (Matt) had found out that I had really wanted a potato and so he gave me one for free. That makes potato might’ve been part of his employee meal he was taking home. I don’t know but that gentleman made my night.  by the way, the potato is very good, but the service was even better!“

“The staff were so friendly and welcoming! And the food was AMAZING! And that sweet tea 🤤🤤! I definitely recommend Craft’s!“

“My biological sister and I love Sherry’s! The food is always delicious and Sherry is a joy!“

“Food at our February luncheon was absolutely fabulous. It was delivered on time and hot! LOVE their all inclusive pricing (food, drink, dessert, paper products, silverware, ice, etc.). Made it very easy on an already busy day for us. Thanks for being awesome!“

“Gotta say a big thank you to Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ in Athens, GA. I drove through there, hoping to get the awesome sounding baked potato that is described on their menu. After ordering my kiddo’s chicken fingers, I asked for the potato only to be told they had run out of them for the night. 😞 when I pulled up to pick up our food,  the chef (Matt) had found out that I had really wanted a potato and so he gave me one for free. That makes potato might’ve been part of his employee meal he was taking home. I don’t know but that gentleman made my night.  by the way, the potato is very good, but the service was even better!“

“First time at this restaurant. Great food and great customer service. You blink and you'll drive right by it. Some great restaurants come in small sizes! I'll be going back. Shrimp and Grits were very good. Peach pie was off the chain. Trying the Ox Tails next!“

“If anyone ever worked for their money, the Hontzas family sure has. First of all, they’re usually very busy but they sure know how to keep the line moving and get everyone seated promptly. In the food line there’s something for everyone. This is one of the few places where I could get all vegetables. The neighborhood is a bit rough but don’t let that discourage you from going bc people from all sides of town eat here.“

“Jeff Lewis at Full moon in Trussville was awesome. I called to get information about placing a order for next day pick up he gave me all the information I needed, I had to call back to place the order and he answered very kindly and on the second ring . I'm very impressed with his Knowledge and suggestion of what to order. He was so professional. I will not be pick up my food until tomorrow but if the food is as good as his service I will definitely be back.“

“Food was pretty good! Staff welcomed us right away! Food came out within 10 minutes!“

“The only complaint was the wait. Once you get your food, you forget about the wait. You won't get anything that's been sitting under a heat lamp! Normally get chicken but ventured out and got a catfish filet plate. THREE pieces at cap ds wouldn't equal one of Green Acres filets. Some of the best I've ever eaten.“

“I was expecting to pay $50-$60 bucks for a decent seafood bag. I had a boil bag DELIVERED for $42 and i picked 3 meats! It was almost two pounds and was fresh and delicious. There flavors we spot on. I strongly recommend the crawfish in your bag they were 5-star worthy. I will definitely order from here again“

“I was next door getting work done on my truck and the owner recommended the spot next door. If I'm on this side around lunch..or whenever really....I got to hit this spot back up. I got the chicken quesadilla and steak burrito. Both among the best I've had. The salsa with the chips is my new number one also. Check it out.“

“Great food and service.“

“Our first time to eat here was very nice! Our food was delicious- everything we had was very good. Ricco served us and was exceptional. He was very attentive and helpful with our questions and delivered our food exactly as we ordered it. Be sure to ask for Ricco - he will take good care of you! Thanks Ricco - we will be back!“

“Ruby's has the very best down home cooking I have ever eaten ! Everything on the menu is fresh (nothing canned) You have to eat it to believe it !!!!!!“

“I had an issue with my pick up order left a review. They called the next day and the manager was absolutely amazing at correcting the issue and making it right! Definitely the best customer service I have had from a restaurant in a long time!“

“I was in town for a wedding this weekend and stayed at The Kelly. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are very spacious for being in a historic building. The price was fantastic for such a nice hotel in a good location. The staff is unbelievably friendly and welcoming. I didn't get the names of the front desk workers but they were absolutely terrific! The valets are some of the best I've ever encountered. Eric, Tory and Thomas went out of their way to be helpful every single time. One evening I accidentally left a bag in the car and Thomas volunteered to go all the way back to the parking garage to get it for me. From now on, when I am in Birmingham I won't be staying anywhere else but The Kelly. I suggest you do too!“

“This by far is the best Soul food here I have had. They will be seeing a lot of us👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾“

“Jeff Lewis at Full moon in Trussville was awesome. I called to get information about placing a order for next day pick up he gave me all the information I needed, I had to call back to place the order and he answered very kindly and on the second ring . I'm very impressed with his Knowledge and suggestion of what to order. He was so professional. I will not be pick up my food until tomorrow but if the food is as good as his service I will definitely be back.“

“Amazing food . Great staff!!“