Food & Drink
Alabama is where long-held food traditions and fresh ambitions are a recipe for something special.
Michelin-recognized restaurants are putting Alabama dining on a lot of buzz-worthy lists, while staples like barbecue white sauce remind you that some of the best things are as simple as can be. Come hungry for the classics, stay curious for what’s next and bring your appetite for the unexpected.
Alabama is where long-held food traditions and fresh ambitions are a recipe for something special.
Michelin-recognized restaurants are putting Alabama dining on a lot of buzz-worthy lists, while staples like barbecue white sauce remind you that some of the best things are as simple as can be. Come hungry for the classics, stay curious for what’s next and bring your appetite for the unexpected.
100 Dishes To Eat in Alabama
Explore a food scene that pairs award-winning talent with deep local flavor. Start with iconic staples, save room for something sweet, and follow the list to one more meal worth planning around.
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Where Southern Cooking Gets Its Due
Some of the country’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants are right here in Alabama. Come see why James Beard recognition has helped put the state’s food scene on the national map.
- Automatic Seafood and Oysters – Adam Evans (2022)
- Hot and Hot Fish Club – Chris Hastings (2012)
- The Bright Star (2010)
Worth the Reservation
Michelin recognition is another reason to come hungry. Discover restaurants that have earned serious attention for inventive cooking, standout ingredients and meals worth building a trip around.
Bib Gourmand
Bayonet, La Fête, OvenBird, Pizza Grace and The Noble South
Michelin Recommended
Bottega – Frank Stitt, Automatic Seafood and Oysters, Chez Fonfon, Current Charcoal Grill, Helen, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Rêve, 1856 – Culinary Residence, Purveyor, Salt Smokehouse and The Noble South
Outstanding Service
Pardis Stitt - Botegga
The Alabama BBQ Trail
On the Alabama BBQ Trail, the next great stop is never far away. Follow the smoke from town to town and find one more plate, one more favorite and one more reason to loosen your schedule.
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