8 Small Town Alabama Restaurants That The Locals Love

When it comes to restaurants, Alabama doesn’t disappoint! From rustic steakhouses to charming cafes, there are many types of places to eat here. While several of Alabama’s restaurants are located in big cities, many of the best ones are in much smaller towns.

Listed below are eight small town Alabama restaurants that are favorites among the locals. You’ll want to try them all!

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Editor's note: Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed.

Pie Lab, which is home to Alabama's most delicious homemade pies, is a great place to grab a quick lunch. In addition to pies, Pie Lab also offers its customers sandwiches, pastas, and so much more. Address: 1317 Main Street, Greensboro, AL, 36744

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Red's Little School House Restaurant is housed inside a historic schoolhouse that was built in 1910. It's well known for its delicious country-style food. Address: 20 Gardner Road, Grady, AL, 36036

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Bull Pen Steakhouse is known for serving some of the best steaks in Alabama. Although it's located off the beaten path, it's well worth the journey. Address: 244 School Street, Oakman, AL, 35579

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Tasty Dip, which was founded in 1948, is Heflin's oldest restaurant. This old fashioned drive-in restaurant serves footlongs, cheeseburgers, milkshakes, and more. It's a true blast from the past! Address: 1278 Ross Street, Heflin, AL, 36264

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The Old Cookstove is a buffet-style restaurant that's located within Danville's Mennonite community. People from all across North Alabama visit this charming restaurant for its delicious Southern cuisine. Address: 91 Reeder Road, Danville, AL, 35619

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Our Place Cafe, which was founded in 2001, is a charming restaurant that's housed inside a former grocery store building. It serves a variety of dishes, including crab cakes, pastas, steaks, catfish, and more. Our Place Cafe is the perfect dining destination for a celebratory meal. Address: 809 Company Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092

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Big Mike's Steakhouse is one of Alabama's best steakhouses. In addition to steaks, this award-winning restaurant is known for its delicious burgers, chicken, seafood, etc. It's a definite must-stop whenever you're passing through the area. Address: 33215 Highway 43, Thomasville, AL, 36784

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Ezell's Fish Camp, which is housed inside a dogtrot cabin, opened in 1937 and is situated on the banks of the Tombigbee River. It serves a variety of seafood, steaks, burgers, and more. Address: 776 Ezell Road, Lavaca, AL, 36904

Have you eaten at any of these small town Alabama restaurants? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.

For more information about Pie Lab, you’ll want to take a look at our previous article: One Of America’s Best Pie Shops Is Right Here In Alabama And You Need To Try It For Yourself.