Restaurants in Phenix City
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Best Restaurants
“I went to Culver's for the 1st time today with a friend. I had the Cod with fries and Coleslaw! it was very good! after finishing Seth Thomasson. brought my friend and I a sample of Custard. we were both impressed. we will be back.”
“I enjoy going here every Saturday before working out. I started going to this place last year. I always get the loaded potato bowl. It’s always worth the wait. They are quick, efficient, and all around kind.”
“The food is sooo delicious the service is amazing served with a smile and very friendly and always clean and the dressing was hitting the spot with the smackin cheese with baked chicken and the breakfast is awesome love it must try no complaints.”
“We were here last night with my family for my birthday. They were the absolute sweetest. They accommodated our large party, our food was out in a timely manner, it was absolutely delicious, and they made sure to wish me a happy birthday in the sweetest way! The pan fried dumplings are my favorite!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“The staff is always friendly, you are welcomed with a smile, always out in a timely manner, even while dining in, they check on you and ask for refills. I will always love chic-fil-a and will always recommend them to anyone new to the south ☺️”
“I have never enjoyed ribs until we discovered Smokems. Now I can’t get enough of them. These are best dry ribs anywhere, and I’m so grateful they’re conveniently located on my way home from work. 🤗 I make a meal of the ribs. Literally, no side dishes, no bread, nothing else.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We were here last night with my family for my birthday. They were the absolute sweetest. They accommodated our large party, our food was out in a timely manner, it was absolutely delicious, and they made sure to wish me a happy birthday in the sweetest way! The pan fried dumplings are my favorite!”
“I have never enjoyed ribs until we discovered Smokems. Now I can’t get enough of them. These are best dry ribs anywhere, and I’m so grateful they’re conveniently located on my way home from work. 🤗 I make a meal of the ribs. Literally, no side dishes, no bread, nothing else.”
“I got pineapple fried rice with a hot spicy level, and it definitely had a heat build-up. Shrimp in a basket is described as diced marinated shrimp, but they are whole shrimp. They are still great, but just FYI. The food was flavorful and plentiful. I will definitely be coming back.”
“Came here to eat for the first time after my family has been recommending them to me for years! We were a little late because the time online says they close at 10 but they actually close at 9. They explained that they were unable to go online and change it but they were very nice about us being there and still served us with kindness, accuracy and great hospitality! The food was hands down the best I’ve had at any local fish place. My husband and I had the 3 pc while catfish. My husbands was a Togo order and even after home waiting to eat his until midnight his was still delicious. My husband said whoever they have there cooking the fish knew what they are doing because the fish literally just falls off the bone. They give u plenty of slaw which is also the best slaw and hush puppies I’ve ever had. This will be my new regular place to eat fish and I can’t wait to try their other meals! Our server Hannah was so very kind to us. We felt so bad about being so close to closing time but she made us feel very welcomed and comfortable! Thanks you guys! We will be forever customers for sure!”
“A locally run business that must always be good, because people steadily came in for take out and dine in while we were there. Recommend getting off the main highway to try them out.”
“Can't explain; other than I've been eating here for over 40 years. My Dad loves hole in the wall hot dog joints. Must've rubbed off. I get 2 whole chili dogs and tots; all the way. Not sure why you can get either whole or half hot dog; I've never asked. I did splurge last visit and got the scramble dog. I think everyone should try the scramble dog at every place that they have them in search of the best scramble dog. Hidden Grill has pretty good scramble dogs. They have great slaw. Do not skip the slaw.”
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“The food was good, the chicken was small like I like it (I hate bionic wings), I wish I would have gotten the extra hot bc my hot wings were mild to me. Also the fries were overcooked. But, I didn't come here to say that, I came to rate the customer service, which was a 10 out of 10. The young lady greeted every person that walked through the door, even when she was busy. There was a rude dasher that came in and thought he could jump to the front of the line, nope! She didn't miss a beat and took everyone in the order they came in. She also replace my flat soda, which most places are apprehensive of replacing after you have drunk out of it. Lastly, that off putting smell as you walk in needs to be handled, all I want to smell when I walk in to a wing place are wings!”
“Buffet City is a popular buffet-style restaurant in Phenix City that offers a wide variety of options, making it a convenient choice for families and groups. Many customers appreciate the large selection of Chinese-American dishes along with familiar buffet staples, allowing everyone to find something they enjoy in one place.
One common highlight in reviews is the variety of food available. The buffet typically includes items such as fried rice, lo mein, sweet and sour chicken, stir-fried vegetables, soups, and desserts. Diners often note that the buffet is well-stocked and offers plenty of choices, which makes it appealing for those who enjoy sampling different dishes in one meal.
Reviews frequently mention the affordability of Buffet City. For the price, customers feel they receive good value, especially considering the unlimited portions. It is often described as a practical option for a filling meal without spending too much, making it popular for casual lunches and dinners.
Service and atmosphere receive mixed but generally fair feedback. Many guests describe the staff as polite and efficient, keeping plates cleared and food replenished. The dining space is simple and functional, focusing more on convenience and comfort than on upscale décor.
Overall, Buffet City in Phenix City is seen as a solid, budget-friendly buffet option. While it may not offer gourmet dining, it is appreciated for its wide selection, reasonable prices, and reliability. For anyone looking for a casual place to eat with plenty of choices, Buffet City remains a go-to spot in the area.”
“By far my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Columbus/Phenix City area! The hot and sour soup is unrivalled, and it is my go-to comfort food when I am sick. The General Tso’s chicken and the egg rolls are also solid choices and a regular indulgence of mine.
Do you want to know how delicious China Lin is? My workplace ordered China Lin for a staff meeting about 2 years ago. One of my coworkers found a roach in her food. She removed the bug and kept eating. We all did. And we continue to order from China Lin on a regular basis since then.”
“Best little dive bar in Ladonia!! Everyone is welcome. 19 to enter and 21 to drink, MUST have ID!! Great food options. Sunshine & Donna behind the bar serving drinks!!”
“I got pineapple fried rice with a hot spicy level, and it definitely had a heat build-up. Shrimp in a basket is described as diced marinated shrimp, but they are whole shrimp. They are still great, but just FYI. The food was flavorful and plentiful. I will definitely be coming back.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“This is my go to for breakfast Mon-Fri. Always a pleasure to stop by. Your store manager is the sweetest and always have such an amazing spirit and friendly conversation. For over 2 months now I have noticed that if she sees my vehicle, notices my voice she calls out my order for me or says good morning love drive on to the window I got you sausage scrambler no eggs, side of sausage and them donut holes. It really makes me feel special and acknowledged and brightens my day every single morning. Even the morning crew knows my order specifically once I mention no eggs
Thank you all for being caring and observant with cheery spirits so early in the morning. It doesn't go unnoticed.”
“Wanna thank Burgers and More ! Great food and great customer service !”
“Best outback experience I’ve ever had. Our waiter was Austin who was attentive, patient (especially as we figured out our gift card payments) and he was on top of drink refills and any other needs we would’ve had, he’d ask about them before we event noticed we needed it.
Special shoutout to Trinity who trained him and stepped in to help our table when it wasn’t even her section. I’m from the Columbus, GA area and they have several locations on our side of the river, but I would highly recommend crossing the river and come to this location in Alabama. Be sure to ask for Trinity or Austin!!”
“Came here to eat for the first time after my family has been recommending them to me for years! We were a little late because the time online says they close at 10 but they actually close at 9. They explained that they were unable to go online and change it but they were very nice about us being there and still served us with kindness, accuracy and great hospitality! The food was hands down the best I’ve had at any local fish place. My husband and I had the 3 pc while catfish. My husbands was a Togo order and even after home waiting to eat his until midnight his was still delicious. My husband said whoever they have there cooking the fish knew what they are doing because the fish literally just falls off the bone. They give u plenty of slaw which is also the best slaw and hush puppies I’ve ever had. This will be my new regular place to eat fish and I can’t wait to try their other meals! Our server Hannah was so very kind to us. We felt so bad about being so close to closing time but she made us feel very welcomed and comfortable! Thanks you guys! We will be forever customers for sure!”
Takeout Restaurants
“Can't explain; other than I've been eating here for over 40 years. My Dad loves hole in the wall hot dog joints. Must've rubbed off. I get 2 whole chili dogs and tots; all the way. Not sure why you can get either whole or half hot dog; I've never asked. I did splurge last visit and got the scramble dog. I think everyone should try the scramble dog at every place that they have them in search of the best scramble dog. Hidden Grill has pretty good scramble dogs. They have great slaw. Do not skip the slaw.”
“We stopped by traveling and this was amazing. Very authentic and original barbeque and we know barbeque. First this place is the real deal, with the smokers going outback. The portions are huge, but the flavor is out of this world. Not a copy cat taste. This is genuine and somebody here really knows how to cook! My only complaint is there isnt one in my hometown. We had pork, collard greens, Mac and cheese pound cake. Everything was amazing. Picture was after I had already ate half my pork 😄😍😋”
“I would recommend the food but the customer service from one of the workers serving the food could be better, a dark skin heavy set older woman, older then me anyway…. I walked out today because I can’t stand terrible customer service. I own my business and would fire any worker who treated my customers poorly family or not. She literally had the lady in front of me scared to ask questions about her own food. I couldn’t deal with the attitude and walked out. The lady asked nicely how much for an extra piece of meat and when we heard the price we were shocked so we made a lil face. She was like it is what it is. OF COURSE it is but your attitude is not where it’s at. These folks got some good A** food don’t get me wrong I was so ready my mouth was watering but that whole thing threw me off. Do better and if you don’t like your job quit. I understand you are only one person. But it was only 2 of us in there ordering. No reason your lip should have been poked out as long as the Nile River. Have a great day”
“We stopped to eat after a long road trip, only the drive through was open & we couldn’t fit because of our vehicle. The staff came out on the patio, took our order, and we had a delicious dinner on a beautiful night. The staff was awesome & super friendly! We don’t have a Del Taco in our town but I sure wish we did!”
“I'm not in phenix city much, but i was coming from auburn and wanted some bbq so i stopped by. Got chipped sandwiches and stew. Both were really good. The chipped meat was good quality, not paste like you'll get from other places. Good atmosphere too. Give it a try.”
“A walked in and was seated right away I had to wait about 15 minutes on my food which is just fine since we was cooking chicken and it was fresh and it was good and it's got a big huge window you can just sit and watch all the traffic though up to 85 pass
Parking: Is located right on the corner so you can get out of the parking lot multiple ways go right or left on 80 or cut through and come by the old k mart”
“You had definitely better be ready for an establishment or they smoke heavily. Other than that, this place was great. The food was really good, and I guarantee you there. Cooking later than anybody else in town. Beer was cold bartender was cool!
And I have to say, these were the best buffalo wings I've had in a while. I got the medium. Because let me tell you people, Buffalo wings have two ingredients. It's hot sauce and butter. I don't know why all these places, put sugar and all sorts of other junk in there, it's butter and hot sauce.
Hideaway is doing it right, their wings were perfect!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“You had definitely better be ready for an establishment or they smoke heavily. Other than that, this place was great. The food was really good, and I guarantee you there. Cooking later than anybody else in town. Beer was cold bartender was cool!
And I have to say, these were the best buffalo wings I've had in a while. I got the medium. Because let me tell you people, Buffalo wings have two ingredients. It's hot sauce and butter. I don't know why all these places, put sugar and all sorts of other junk in there, it's butter and hot sauce.
Hideaway is doing it right, their wings were perfect!”
“Food is really good best around here. All the other Mexican restaurants in Phenix city including Columbus all feel the same when it comes to food. This place stands out as authentic and delicious everytime.
Only complaint is their menu can be more simplistic and an English copy could help be understood more for non Spanish speakers”
“Great laid back atmosphere. After a hard day of work I enjoyed relaxing with my book eating amazing food. My favorite is the Cuban sandwich with German potatoes. I even went back to try a new item on the menu a stuffed pizza. Both were delicious. The staff working was very friendly.”
“This food was the most spectacular meal I have put in my mouth In a while !! I was passing by while traveling, and wow just wow am I glad we stopped . Even down to the rice and beans being the best rice and beans I’ve quite literally ever had. 10,000 out of 10 would recommend. The service was so fast and the tables and floors were so clean I could smell sanitizer in the menus . I hope this business forever thrives , and may they have many more franchises as good as this one .”
“my best friend and i placed mobile orders with special instructions on both, and when we walked in to pick them up the older lady made sure to let us know that they put extra on the sandwich and extra on the side as well. very sweet going that extra mile!”
“I liked it very much because it's clean friendly atmosphere and good customer service even during a busy day.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's definitely accessible for handicapped.”
Cheap Eats
“We went to Arby’s on 280 tonight and had the best experience ever. Cornelius took my order which was a bit complicated- everything was delivered fast and correct. This is an experience you don’t normally get at a fast food restaurant. Thanks for the amazing service!!! The store was exceptionally clean and well maintained as well”
“We ate there today and the food was awesome. No complaints on anything we had. Best tenderloin I have ever had, my husband had shrimp and said it was great. My sister had the chicken salad sliders and they were piled high. Took banana pudding home and it was very good also. Highly recommend eating here.”
“The Shomburg rd location is fantastic. Wide variety on the menu, great food and [to my great surprise] incredible wings! Yall......don't sleep on their wings they are some of the best in town in my opinion. Highly recommend.”
“I stopped by Sunday on Father’s Day . The food was great. The young lady Key was so helpful and friendly”
“We stopped by traveling and this was amazing. Very authentic and original barbeque and we know barbeque. First this place is the real deal, with the smokers going outback. The portions are huge, but the flavor is out of this world. Not a copy cat taste. This is genuine and somebody here really knows how to cook! My only complaint is there isnt one in my hometown. We had pork, collard greens, Mac and cheese pound cake. Everything was amazing. Picture was after I had already ate half my pork 😄😍😋”
“What an awesome staff at this location. Thank you everyone for being so kind to Jackie and I the past few days. It was awesome spending our mornings with you and chatting with you all. We will see you all again soon.”
“I just tried them for the first time in midland commons, and it was amazing 🤩 I was so excited to try the brisket snd they did not disappoint I love their Mac n cheese as well”
Latest Reviews
“When we arrived at Applebees our door was opened by Nila and she greeted us with the utmost sweetest smile she was great it’s refreshing to see that there are great people out there serving the public Nila is a rare one for these days her smile and welcoming warmth was off the chain Thank you sweet Nila and God Bless you , 🥰🙏”
“Great laid back atmosphere. After a hard day of work I enjoyed relaxing with my book eating amazing food. My favorite is the Cuban sandwich with German potatoes. I even went back to try a new item on the menu a stuffed pizza. Both were delicious. The staff working was very friendly.”
“We visited Crawford Deli for the first time today. We had the lunch special. It was Meatloaf and 2 sides or 3 sides. We chose 2 sides. My husband had fried okra and Mac and cheese. I had cabbage and green beans. It was all fresh and. Very tasty. Destiny. The owner and cook. Wasn't happy with the Meatloaf because it fell apart. It was very moist and tasty. She had a sauce on it I have never had on Meatloaf. It was delicious. The service was good. I highly recommend the Deli! We will be returning!”
“I went to Popeye's on Hwy 80 on Monday. I ordered a leg, wing, and wanted some macaroni. I was told very sternly that I can't just order that and that it would need to be a meal which would have a biscuit. I asked could we leave the biscuit off and was told that it was free, but that it would could with my food. No problem! I got to the window and I slipped up and asked for a cup of water, offering to pay if there was a charge, and you would have thought that I cursed or something. The young lady rolled her eyes so hard that they could have fallen out of her head. She proceeded to give me the water, but with no receipt after I paid for my order. Rude doesn't really sum up the attitudes of some of these people. I truly believe that when it starts coming down to customer service alone, as to whether businesses get customers... this Popeyes will be out of business. This young lady REALLY needs to get it together. Despite this, my food hot, order correct, and the young lady did give me napkins and needed condiments, so it wasn't all bad!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“When we arrived at Applebees our door was opened by Nila and she greeted us with the utmost sweetest smile she was great it’s refreshing to see that there are great people out there serving the public Nila is a rare one for these days her smile and welcoming warmth was off the chain Thank you sweet Nila and God Bless you , 🥰🙏”
“we visited the McDonald's this morning at 9.30 am. went inside for breakfast.. no one had cleaned the restaurant since last night. there was not one clean table and there was food, French fries and nuggets, all over the floor especially under the tables. the floor was so dirty and greasy you had to watch your step when walking. I will never go back. if your employee can walk around talking on her personal phone some one could at least cleaned. no I did not go in the bathroom .... no telling what that look like. this is the McDonald's on 280 next to the wiggly wiggly phenix city al”
“This is my go to for breakfast Mon-Fri. Always a pleasure to stop by. Your store manager is the sweetest and always have such an amazing spirit and friendly conversation. For over 2 months now I have noticed that if she sees my vehicle, notices my voice she calls out my order for me or says good morning love drive on to the window I got you sausage scrambler no eggs, side of sausage and them donut holes. It really makes me feel special and acknowledged and brightens my day every single morning. Even the morning crew knows my order specifically once I mention no eggs
Thank you all for being caring and observant with cheery spirits so early in the morning. It doesn't go unnoticed.”
“I can't really recommend this place unfortunately. Kayla was our server. She was great which is the only reason this place is not getting a 1 star from me. Unfortunately everyone's food was slightly warm. 🤷🏿♂️ The kitchen staff was not on top of it Sunday March 29 at 4PM. Whomever was managing at that time and the regional manager should check in on this location. Maybe it was a bad day for them but man really disappointed we went there.
***UPDATE***
I was contacted by guest relations and the General Manager for this location. We had a lengthy conversation and I was extremely pleased at the end of the conversation so I am updating my overall review. Thanks so much to the senior management team for following up!! I will be returning to this location!”
“Edited June 22nd (1:30am) - So finally got to try out this Sonic 'after hours' lol.
While the greeting we received when ordering wasn't nice or 'customer service friendly' the food was still good.
I ordered the chicken tenders, fries and another coffee this time without sweet cream and my husband got the double smasher. All delicious. My hubby says the fries needed seasoning but I thought they were great.
My daughter and her man orders separately and one item she order, the pizza bites?, was not in stock and they were told AFTER they ordered but Sonic replaced it with her second choice and adjusted the price before they paid. Their food came out good as well and cooked properly.
My daughter did have some confusion with the person taking the order and her man, they forget a drink due to the rudeness of the worker and her 'asking' them to repeat their order a few times, but the one who served them brought the drink to my daughter no worries. Think that nice woman knew the one who took the orders had an attitude on her.
Could have been her off night, could have been tired, whatever is was it's her job and should be done with a bit more kindness especially to people who haven't been rude to them. But I digress, the main focus is food and payment for nighttime which passed with flying colors for a Saturday night trip at 1am!
Edited June 1st - Once again an amazing place. My daughter ordered with the online app at 215pm and when we got there about 230 her food was ready, correct, and hot!
I ordered a cold brew coffee here and they got the flavoring right and even added the sweet cream I asked for.
Most of my interactions have been with them between 12-3 and they are 5Stars... haven't been here after 5pm in years, might be where all those bad reviews are coming from, might check it out for dinner one night and let you know.
For now though, still 10/10 will always recommend!
(Original review) Been here countless times and they are always super helpful and nice and the food/drinks are always on point.
First place we got a proper unicorn slush and straw.
Going to be my go to spot from now on.”
“delicious grilled chicken BLT salad, fingers and fries for 3 picky eaters plus great ice cream. HELP! I lost my 5 diamond wedding band I think in the parking and the phone numbers posted are not answered! I can tell you exactly where we parked. we are in Atlanta so not easy for to drive and search. we were there 3-3:30. Susan and Bob. 678-231-1454 cell”
“We stopped to eat after a long road trip, only the drive through was open & we couldn’t fit because of our vehicle. The staff came out on the patio, took our order, and we had a delicious dinner on a beautiful night. The staff was awesome & super friendly! We don’t have a Del Taco in our town but I sure wish we did!”
“Hubby was working 16 hours one day and he was needing something for lunch, so I got him the (5) piece chicken tenders, red beans and rice, and French fries. I also got the (5) piece chicken tenders with french fries, and cole slaw it was so delicious. Just wish they had green beans with bacon and onions.”
“Great laid back atmosphere. After a hard day of work I enjoyed relaxing with my book eating amazing food. My favorite is the Cuban sandwich with German potatoes. I even went back to try a new item on the menu a stuffed pizza. Both were delicious. The staff working was very friendly.”
“I went to Popeye's on Hwy 80 on Monday. I ordered a leg, wing, and wanted some macaroni. I was told very sternly that I can't just order that and that it would need to be a meal which would have a biscuit. I asked could we leave the biscuit off and was told that it was free, but that it would could with my food. No problem! I got to the window and I slipped up and asked for a cup of water, offering to pay if there was a charge, and you would have thought that I cursed or something. The young lady rolled her eyes so hard that they could have fallen out of her head. She proceeded to give me the water, but with no receipt after I paid for my order. Rude doesn't really sum up the attitudes of some of these people. I truly believe that when it starts coming down to customer service alone, as to whether businesses get customers... this Popeyes will be out of business. This young lady REALLY needs to get it together. Despite this, my food hot, order correct, and the young lady did give me napkins and needed condiments, so it wasn't all bad!”
“we visited the McDonald's this morning at 9.30 am. went inside for breakfast.. no one had cleaned the restaurant since last night. there was not one clean table and there was food, French fries and nuggets, all over the floor especially under the tables. the floor was so dirty and greasy you had to watch your step when walking. I will never go back. if your employee can walk around talking on her personal phone some one could at least cleaned. no I did not go in the bathroom .... no telling what that look like. this is the McDonald's on 280 next to the wiggly wiggly phenix city al”
New Restaurants
“Best outback experience I’ve ever had. Our waiter was Austin who was attentive, patient (especially as we figured out our gift card payments) and he was on top of drink refills and any other needs we would’ve had, he’d ask about them before we event noticed we needed it.
Special shoutout to Trinity who trained him and stepped in to help our table when it wasn’t even her section. I’m from the Columbus, GA area and they have several locations on our side of the river, but I would highly recommend crossing the river and come to this location in Alabama. Be sure to ask for Trinity or Austin!!”
“Elizabeth and Jordan at your Phenix City location were the best today! They apologized for an irate customer that was behind me which as at no fault but the customer because she doesn’t know how to take turns in line. Their attitude was amazing and kuddos to that team today on handling the situation professionally 😊”
“There's a lot of Karens in these reviews making a whole one star reviews about having to wait 5 extra minutes for a mobile order or getting the drink made wrong one time.
Anyway - I come here ALL the time- and I've had nothing but great experiences. My drinks are consistently good and everyone is super sweet and polite (both morning and afternoon) - what else could you ask for in a Starbucks.
If you're going to come here in the morning and do a mobile order- order it WAY ahead of time. Not their fault- it's just super busy, and that happens.”
“Outstanding food and service. We will return soon!”