The Gathering Place

316 AL-59, Summerdale
(251) 967-9151

Recent Reviews

elizabeth montgomery

Let me tell you the food was so good. The waitress was top tier. Everyone was so nice and atmosphere was more than I expected. I highly recommend this place and I surely will be back!Kid-friendliness: They have smaller portions for kids

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Chicken Pasta, Sweet Potato Casserole, Hamburger Steak Dinner, Fried Chicken

Tony Piesco

ATTENTION:::::THE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO DOWNTOWN FOLEY::::

Lotus Buccola

The last 2 times I’ve stopped in has been met to a locked door. Even though they have an open sign on and their schedule says they are open. Each time not even a handful of cars are here. I don’t think I’ll be giving this place a chance until I see at least a halfway full parking lot happens.

Tyra Myers-Bendolph

Good food at a good price. The grilled meats are very tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish, Mac & Cheese, Salads, Full Rack of Ribs and 2 Sides, Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Cobbler

Lisa Miller

The Gathering is well known for its Southern hospitality and warm welcomes! I'm very particular about my food and the owners and servers make sure I'm served exactly what I requested. The Burgers and Wings are my favorite. You can enjoy a great meal, entertainment and words of encouragement ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ledonia Bailey

Very clean and friendly!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broccoli Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Pork Chops, Salads, Hamburger Steak Dinner

Kati A. Fontenot

Decided to try, since we had never been, and was looking for somewhere new to eat. The place was basically empty in the middle of lunch time, which says a lot. We didn’t even realize there was a buffet, until the server asked us if we were having the buffet. A quick glance over the buffet, which wasn’t labeled, left you guessing what some of the items were. We decided on the burger, which wasn’t seasoned and fries that were under cooked. The only positive I have was that the server was friendly.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Angela Croll

The place was clean. The food was a breakfast buffet. And it was just okay. Not kept very warm, and the flavour was just mediocre.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Russell Smith

Great food and service. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salads, Half Smoked Chicken with 3 Sides, Full Rack of Ribs and 2 Sides, Baked Potato, Hamburger Steak Dinner, Vegetable of the Day

Christian G

Amazing food and the best country fried steak in Baldwin County!! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alice Kemp

Late lunchtime. Roomy space for choosing table vs booth. Cook brought my meal to me. All staff were friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Beans

Ron O.

Signs out front said breakfast buffet. They had no breakfast buffet. I ordered eggs w/ sausage and hash-browns. Cool eggs. Funky sausage. And brought grits instead of hash-browns. The worst transgression a person can commit is setting grits before me. That's a complete joke and fortunately no one ended up wearing that crap. Staff is rude, cavalier, and substandard in every category! Don't bother gathering here!

Pam Clapp

The buffet was amazing. The smoked chicken was so good. All the vegetables were delicious. We loved it all. Staff was very friendly.

Celeste Hayes

Absolutely the best!! The fried pork chop is my FAVORITE, but everything on the buffet is amazing! Anytime we’re asked to suggest a place or take people out, THIS will be the place! Everyone was so great and the owner made his rounds, checking that everyone loved what they were eating! Everything about this place is exactly what you look for in a soul food restaurant! Will definitely be back…often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erica Colucci

Marcus and his team did a great job catering a work gig! Very good communication, most everything was delicious, and the food was hot and ready to go at the specified time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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