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Cotton Row Restaurant, Huntsville, AL

Cotton Row Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2083 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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Nestled on the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square, the three-story brick building that houses Cotton Row Restaurant was built in 1821 along the cotton exchange.

A vision for comfort, elegance and modern American cuisine is how the story of Cotton Row Restaurant began. We are inspired by the enduring passion of the cotton traders who once worked in downtown Huntsville, and invite you to experience our southern hospitality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (256) 382-9500
  • Website
    http://www.cottonrowrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef James Boyce
  • Catering
    A taste of elegance is precisely what one needs when planning a special event. Be it a quaint rehearsal dinner or that grand reception, we thrive in making your vision come to life. At Cotton Row, we understand the importance of presentation and sophisticated style, which is why we want to bring the exclusive cuisine, that you have come to know and love, to your most intimate occasions. We offer a variety of menu options and services to fit almost any budget, never sacrificing quality. We look forward to serving you and yours.
  • Private party facilities
    Cotton Row Restaurant is available for private parties of many sizes. Our team is dedicated to offering you an intimate dining experience in a larger setting. We will assist with customizing your menu and wine selections, to table settings, floral arrangements and parting gifts.
  • Private party contact
    Regina Burnett: (256) 682-8701
  • Location
    100 Southside Sq, Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Neighborhood
    Huntsville
  • Cross street
    Madison Street
  • Parking details
    Cotton Row offers complimentary valet for our guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,083 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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2,083 Reviews

  1. EddieA

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Only issue was a dry flounder that they made right immediately. Great and attentive service.

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  2. RosemaryS

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    This is our favorite restaurant in Huntsville. This part time was a disappointment because even though I made the reservation well ahead of time, we were seated at a tiny table in the very back right beside the servers' workstation. It was a very noisy and cramped table.

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  3. ChristineW

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dining experience at the Cotton Row. We were visitors to Huntsville, AL for a birthday celebration. Nick helped to make the event special with a dessert that celebrated the birthday.

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  4. JonE

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Food was amazing. Service was possibly the worst I’ve ever had.

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  5. JeffN

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    The food was excellent but service was very slow. The server was slammed with too many tables and only one bartender working. The staff was working hard and doing the best they could, but the restaurant was under staffed. No mangers visible or checking on customers.

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  6. MatthewB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, food was great, very nice atmosphere that was quiet and enjoyable. The waitstaff was responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend a reservation, also I wore nice jeans and a polo and did not feel too underdressed.

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  7. Lady5

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Very disappointed and embarrassed for my Mother, on Mother's Day. I was expecting an extravagant brunch for the $60 per person that we paid. The only drink offered (inclusive) was tap water. Coffer, per cup, was $8 per cup. My beet salad had a tablespoon of beets and was difficult to eat in a polite way. the Salmon entree with creamed spinach was nice, my dessert (bananas foster French toast) had no bananas and was disappointing. We were not given spoons for the coffee, no S &P on the table, slow service. My Mother's crab bisque '"tasted like chicken soup and had no crab in it", she really liked her creme brûlée, my husbands short ribs were ok not very special, he liked the 3 tempura shrimp as appetizer, and his molten chocolate cake was disappointing. I believe the brunch was falsely advertised ( as it looks, online, like you would be getting fried oysters and petit filet as a choice). Very disappointed. we will not be back!

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  8. MothersDayBrunch

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I really enjoyed the Mother's Day brunch. The food was really good and the plates were beautifully presented.

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  9. Lynne

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely Mother's Day lunch. The food was excellent. The staff was very helpful and gracious. The windows were open, which is rare, and we loved that. All in all a wonderful experience.

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  10. enjoyedit

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place for fine dining. Cotton Row is always an excellent experience.

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  11. PaulH

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent food and service. They had the big doors open to the patio on Mother’s Day making it even more special.

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  12. ElizabethB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Very disappointed in the quality of the food and extremely long wait between courses. Very few people and no music made for an awkward dining experience.

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  13. FranF

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Too pricey for the service and the quality of the food.

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  14. StanW

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this restaurant! Always great and one of our go to places!

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  15. BarryH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was Excellent our whole expierence!!! Look forward to going again Staff was super!!

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  16. JudithL

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. The only surprise was being charged $4.00 per bottle of Sparkling Water, not aware that refills were persistently poured between us, with the next bottle opened readily waiting. It wasn’t outside our budget, just a surprise. Enjoyed the restaurant, and very likely will again.

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  17. Scott

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a splurge for us as it is a little pricey. But the food is top notch and cooked perfectly. We had the quail as an appetizer, I had the scallops and my husband enjoyed the prime rib. He really bragged that it was cooked perfectly and the roasted pepper garnish was outstanding and he raved over the cream spinach. We did enjoy the ambiance and service as well. We’re glad we did it. But because of limited space I would recommend a reservation, as it may be very unlikely to get in. If you are looking for a nice date night spot or for a special occasion this is the place to go.

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  18. DavidM

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Appetizers, entrees and desserts were savored. Highest of ratings. Great staff!

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  19. KimM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We ate outside and the construction across the street continued throughout our meal. It wasn't the restaurant's fault, but given that it was after 5, it was disappointing

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  20. JonC

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My expectations were high for our first time. Visit was our Anniversary so we were a little disappointed.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and delightful! Attentive service, wonderful cocktails along with an extremely well thought out wine list!

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  22. CatherineC

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere. Celebrated a b’day, very nice! Good service too!

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  23. MelissaS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Appetizers risotto was great and so flavorful. The short ribs and grits was mediocre. Not much flavor and disappointing. Dessert crème brûlée was delicious. Would still try again.

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  24. LaurelB

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    loved our experience in their gorgeous wine cellar

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. The restaurant is SMALL, so as long as you don’t mind dining in close proximity to strangers, you can’t do better than Cotton Row.

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  26. KenjiK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    We had ordered the decollation on my daughter's birthday dessert in advance. But they did not do.

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  27. Danny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an enjoyable evening, great food and great service. They seated us in the “wine cellar” which made the experience all the better!

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  28. CMBPam

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very good meal and enjoyed the tuna tartare, seafood chowder, scallops and salmon, ending with creme brûlée. No complaints about anything. Our server was very attentive. A nice evening in an interesting environment.

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  29. DiningOutwithBob

    Atlanta Metro

    254 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    254 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant across from major construction. Outdoor dining kind of dicey. Excellent food and service. Thank you Allison.

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  30. SherilK

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good and the service excellent. The meals were not outrageously priced, however the water and alcohol were EXTREMELY expensive.

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  31. Zekestrail

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cotton Row made our 52nd anniversary very special!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We live in Los Angeles but, after our first visit in January while in town for business, we decided it will be a staple going forward. We loved our dinner there last week. Don was a great server; we loved his guidance and chatting with him. Looking forward to the next visit!!

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  33. Mines

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experiences I’ve ever had! The food was delicious and well prepared with great presentation. The service was exceptional and very pleasant and accommodating. We actually said we wish we could have gotten a reservation for the 2nd night also.

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  34. JackieZ

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My only recommendation would be to serve more bread with the meal as well as first thing. A lot of people like to enjoy bread with their meal.

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  35. DarrylA

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great night out with friends. Food was delicious and service was amazing as always. Looking forward to our next visit

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  36. WhittonB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic spot for a date night! Food is amazing as is the service! Best your going to find around this area! It is a little pricy, but for the quality of the ood and experience, it is well worth it!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. Very accommodating Great wine list. Made a pasta course for us.

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  38. OuraniaM

    Alabama

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, as always!!! Thank you so much!!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Great place, great food.

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  40. PhillipB

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Tried the venison pork chop. Just wasn’t to my liking. Should have stuck with Short Rib. Crème brûlée wasn’t as good as last time. Guess we hold Cotton Row to pretty high standard.

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FAQs

Cotton Row Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (256) 382-9500.

Cotton Row Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2083 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Cotton Row Restaurant

100 Southside Sq, Huntsville, AL 35801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison Street
  • Neighborhood
    Huntsville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Cotton Row offers complimentary valet for our guests.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef James Boyce
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cottonrowrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (256) 382-9500
  • Catering
    A taste of elegance is precisely what one needs when planning a special event. Be it a quaint rehearsal dinner or that grand reception, we thrive in making your vision come to life. At Cotton Row, we understand the importance of presentation and sophisticated style, which is why we want to bring the exclusive cuisine, that you have come to know and love, to your most intimate occasions. We offer a variety of menu options and services to fit almost any budget, never sacrificing quality. We look forward to serving you and yours.
  • Private party facilities
    Cotton Row Restaurant is available for private parties of many sizes. Our team is dedicated to offering you an intimate dining experience in a larger setting. We will assist with customizing your menu and wine selections, to table settings, floral arrangements and parting gifts.
  • Private party contact
    Regina Burnett: (256) 682-8701

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