It’s no secret that Alabama is home to some pretty amazing restaurants. There’s no better way to experience these restaurants than by taking a road trip. We’ve mapped out a road trip below that’ll take you to some of Alabama’s most iconic restaurants. It’s the perfect experience for any Alabama foodie. Take a look:
Google Maps For complete driving directions, you can view the actual Google map here.
- Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - Decatur
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google/Vince Chan Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is one of the world’s best barbecue restaurants. It’s best known for its hickory smoked barbecue chicken that’s been drizzled in its famous white sauce. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is located at 1715 6th Ave. SE (US Highway 31), Decatur, AL 35601. It’s open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. for dine-in, and from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for drive-thru.
- Rattlesnake Saloon - Tuscumbia
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google/大谷芳樹 Rattlesnake Saloon is located inside of a cave, which makes it one of Alabama’s most unique restaurants. Customers are big fans of this restaurant’s delicious burgers. Rattlesnake Saloon is located at 1292 Mt. Mills Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Its hours are as follows: Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (February-November); Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (April-September).
- Bull Pen Steakhouse - Oakman
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facebook/Bull Pen Steakhouse & BBQ at Old York Farms Bull Pen Steakhouse has been in business for more than 20 years. This rustic restaurant is located off the beaten path and is well known for its delicious steaks. Bull Pen Steakhouse is located at 111 School St., Oakman, AL 35579. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Highlands Bar & Grill - Birmingham
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google/Trey Ireland Highlands Bar & Grill was recently named “The Most Outstanding Restaurant in America.” It specializes in French-inspired cuisine and is a must-visit whenever you’re in the Birmingham area. Highlands Bar & Grill is located at 2011 11th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35205. Its hours are as follows: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Bar, 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Saturday).
- The Bright Star Restaurant - Bessemer
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google/Kevin Johnson The Bright Star Restaurant was established in 1907, which makes it Alabama’s oldest family-owned restaurant. It specializes in Greek-style Southern cuisine. The Bright Star Restaurant is located at 304 19th St. N, Bessemer, AL 35020. Its hours are as follows: Every day, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch); Sunday-Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (dinner); Friday-Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (dinner); Bar, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Bates House of Turkey - Greenville
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tripadvisor/management Bates House of Turkey has been in business since 1970. From its famous Hickory Smoked Turkey Sandwich to its Old Fashioned Roast Turkey Dinner, this charming restaurant only serves turkey. It’s a must-visit for turkey lovers of all ages. Bates House of Turkey is located at 1001 Fort Dale Rd., Greenville, AL 36037. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Have you eaten at any of these restaurants? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Google Maps
For complete driving directions, you can view the actual Google map here.
facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que
google/Vince Chan
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is one of the world’s best barbecue restaurants. It’s best known for its hickory smoked barbecue chicken that’s been drizzled in its famous white sauce. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is located at 1715 6th Ave. SE (US Highway 31), Decatur, AL 35601. It’s open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. for dine-in, and from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for drive-thru.
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
google/大谷芳樹
Rattlesnake Saloon is located inside of a cave, which makes it one of Alabama’s most unique restaurants. Customers are big fans of this restaurant’s delicious burgers. Rattlesnake Saloon is located at 1292 Mt. Mills Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Its hours are as follows: Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (February-November); Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (April-September).
tripadvisor/Croomsters
facebook/Bull Pen Steakhouse & BBQ at Old York Farms
Bull Pen Steakhouse has been in business for more than 20 years. This rustic restaurant is located off the beaten path and is well known for its delicious steaks. Bull Pen Steakhouse is located at 111 School St., Oakman, AL 35579. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
tripadvisor/DMLehman6
google/Trey Ireland
Highlands Bar & Grill was recently named “The Most Outstanding Restaurant in America.” It specializes in French-inspired cuisine and is a must-visit whenever you’re in the Birmingham area. Highlands Bar & Grill is located at 2011 11th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35205. Its hours are as follows: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Bar, 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Saturday).
google/Kevin Johnson
The Bright Star Restaurant was established in 1907, which makes it Alabama’s oldest family-owned restaurant. It specializes in Greek-style Southern cuisine. The Bright Star Restaurant is located at 304 19th St. N, Bessemer, AL 35020. Its hours are as follows: Every day, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch); Sunday-Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (dinner); Friday-Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (dinner); Bar, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Bates House of Turkey has been in business since 1970. From its famous Hickory Smoked Turkey Sandwich to its Old Fashioned Roast Turkey Dinner, this charming restaurant only serves turkey. It’s a must-visit for turkey lovers of all ages. Bates House of Turkey is located at 1001 Fort Dale Rd., Greenville, AL 36037. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To experience more of Alabama’s delicious food, you’ll want to take this Comfort Food Trail.
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