When it comes to restaurants, especially here in Alabama, some of the very best ones are often found in small rural towns. Even though most of these restaurants are located off the beaten path, they’re worth the drive getting there. Listed below are nine rural restaurants in Alabama that are so worth the drive. You’ll want to try them all!
- Rattlesnake Saloon - Tuscumbia
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flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Rattlesnake Saloon, which opened for business in 2009, is located off the beaten path inside a cave. It’s one of Alabama’s most unique restaurants and has received visitors from all over the world. Address: 1292 Mount Mills Road, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674
- Jake’s Fish Camp - Burkville
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google/Sammy Smith Jake’s Fish Camp, which opened in 1970, is located just off the Alabama River. It’s best known for its live music, cold drinks, and hot ham and cheese sandwich. Address: 125 Jake’s Landing Road, Burkville, AL, 36752
- Gaines Ridge Dinner Club - Camden
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google/Jennifer Rule Gaines Ridge Dinner Club is located inside an 1820s antebellum home and serves delicious Southern cuisine. It’s best known for its ghosts, and it’s considered to be Alabama’s most haunted restaurant. Address: 933 Highway 10, Camden, AL, 36726
- Hilltop Grill - Union Springs
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zomato/HungryforMore Hilltop Grill, which has been in business since 1945, serves delicious down-home cooking in a laid-back atmosphere. It’s best known for its flavorful barbecue, which is a favorite dish among locals and visitors alike. Address: 18627 Highway 82, Union Springs, AL, 36089
- Ezell’s Fish Camp - Lavaca
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google/Andrew Monroe Ezell’s Fish Camp is a rustic-style restaurant that’s located on the Tombigbee River. It’s been in business since 1937 and is best known for its delicious seafood and juicy ribeyes. Interestingly, the restaurant’s fried catfish and world-famous slaw was included on the list “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.” Address: 776 Ezell Road, Lavaca, AL, 36904
- Beans & Greens - Gadsden
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facebook/Beans And Greens Beans & Greens is a buffet-style restaurant that’s located in the middle of nowhere. It offers all your Southern favorites on both the buffet and the menu. Address: 10294 Centre Road, Gadsden, AL, 35903
- The Old Cookstove Danville
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facebook/The Old Cookstove The Old Cookstove is a charming restaurant that’s located within the Mennonite community of Danville. It offers delicious buffet-style food that’ll remind you of Grandma’s cooking. This rustic restaurant also sells fresh baked goods and unique gift items. Address: 89 Reeder Road, Danville, AL, 35619
- Dot’s Soul Food - Hillsboro
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google/Richard Pham Dot’s Soul Food is a local restaurant that serves delicious Southern cuisine. From bar-b-que ribs and fried chicken, to to creamed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Address: 18152 Highway 20, Hillsboro, AL, 35643
- The Landing at Parker Creek - Equality
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tripadvisor/John P The Landing at Parker Creek is a casual restaurant that’s located on beautiful Lake Martin and can be reached by car or boat. It offers delicious salads, burgers, steaks, and so much more. It’s also offers beautiful lake views. Address: 8300 Parker Creek Marina Road, Equality, AL, 36026
Have you eaten at any of these rural Alabama restaurants? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments.
google/Wesley Taylor
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Rattlesnake Saloon, which opened for business in 2009, is located off the beaten path inside a cave. It’s one of Alabama’s most unique restaurants and has received visitors from all over the world. Address: 1292 Mount Mills Road, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674
facebook/Jake’s Fish Camp
google/Sammy Smith
Jake’s Fish Camp, which opened in 1970, is located just off the Alabama River. It’s best known for its live music, cold drinks, and hot ham and cheese sandwich. Address: 125 Jake’s Landing Road, Burkville, AL, 36752
google/Maria Grigoryev
google/Jennifer Rule
Gaines Ridge Dinner Club is located inside an 1820s antebellum home and serves delicious Southern cuisine. It’s best known for its ghosts, and it’s considered to be Alabama’s most haunted restaurant. Address: 933 Highway 10, Camden, AL, 36726
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Hilltop Grill, which has been in business since 1945, serves delicious down-home cooking in a laid-back atmosphere. It’s best known for its flavorful barbecue, which is a favorite dish among locals and visitors alike. Address: 18627 Highway 82, Union Springs, AL, 36089
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google/Andrew Monroe
Ezell’s Fish Camp is a rustic-style restaurant that’s located on the Tombigbee River. It’s been in business since 1937 and is best known for its delicious seafood and juicy ribeyes. Interestingly, the restaurant’s fried catfish and world-famous slaw was included on the list “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.” Address: 776 Ezell Road, Lavaca, AL, 36904
tripadvisor/Jessa B
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Beans & Greens is a buffet-style restaurant that’s located in the middle of nowhere. It offers all your Southern favorites on both the buffet and the menu. Address: 10294 Centre Road, Gadsden, AL, 35903
facebook/The Old Cookstove
The Old Cookstove is a charming restaurant that’s located within the Mennonite community of Danville. It offers delicious buffet-style food that’ll remind you of Grandma’s cooking. This rustic restaurant also sells fresh baked goods and unique gift items. Address: 89 Reeder Road, Danville, AL, 35619
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google/Richard Pham
Dot’s Soul Food is a local restaurant that serves delicious Southern cuisine. From bar-b-que ribs and fried chicken, to to creamed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Address: 18152 Highway 20, Hillsboro, AL, 35643
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The Landing at Parker Creek is a casual restaurant that’s located on beautiful Lake Martin and can be reached by car or boat. It offers delicious salads, burgers, steaks, and so much more. It’s also offers beautiful lake views. Address: 8300 Parker Creek Marina Road, Equality, AL, 36026
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