Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Alabama

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Alabama? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bunkers

4.9

4.9 (15)

$30 and under

American

Auburn

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Auburn, and just a block from Toomer’s Corner, Bunkers is tee’d up to serve you every day for lunch and dinner with brunch on Sundays.

We have five semi-private simulator suites with comfortable seating that can be reserved for up to 10 guests. The suites can be booked daily to experience the state-of-the-art immersive sports game simulators featuring golf, football, and more.

The suites can also be reserved for game-day Saturdays, the Super Bowl, and other sporting events or pay-per-view watch parties.

Top review

Steve

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Our first experience here for a game day. It was clean with free parking, and the customer service was great! Enjoyed watching our team play here with other fans.

Elevation Bistro

4.8

4.8 (447)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Payne

About the restaurant

Elevation Bistro is an intimate and inviting restaurant located in the heart of Mentone, Alabama. We proudly offer menus of locally and regionally sourced ingredients in a cozy and rustic mountain town atop beautiful Lookout Mountain. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.

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Dean

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food as always, grilled halibut was done just right. The pork chop was very as well.

Revivalist

4.7

4.7 (690)

$30 and under

American

Huntsville

About the restaurant

Revivalist is a throwback to a historic Huntsville tavern that once occupied this location and embodied the parlor culture of the era. Today, generous portions of old-time hospitality and attentive service are served with a menu that is considerably more modern—inspired by European classics and American regionalism.

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Angela

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Flavors blend beautifully. If you are accustomed to high-end cuisine, this will still impress.

Bistro V

4.8

4.8 (2066)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

New American in Alabama. Thank you for your patronage.

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Bill

Dined 5 days ago

Always a pleasure, the gumbo and oyster salad were delicious. The service was excellent, not intrusive. The beverage service was timely and the drinks tasty. Easy to make reservations and we enjoyed sitting in the bar area.

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Popular dish

Scallops over Grits

360 Grille - Florence

4.7

4.7 (2524)

$31 to $50

American

Florence

About the restaurant

Located on top of the Renaissance tower, our revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our decadent steaks, fresh salads and more. We provide a sophisticated ambiance, perfect for date night.

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Rene

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous all around. Unique setting with 360 view. Pricey, but you get what you pay for….quality!

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Popular dish

Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Popular dish

CRAB CAKE

Itta Bena -Montgomery

4.8

4.8 (826)

$31 to $50

American

Montgomery

About the restaurant

Itta Bena Montgomery is located within the new Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Montgomery. Enter through either the hotel pool bar area or through the BB King's Blues Club and its exclusive Red Velvet Elevator to reach the elegant Blues themed Speakeasy style steakhouse featuring the finest in New Southern Cuisine and the best hand selected Grilled Steaks, Seafood and fine Wines and Spirits. Relax and enjoy the views of the beautiful Pool and Spa while listening to soft live music and the finest blues.

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Chanelle

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

I had a pleasant experience. The food was delicious. The drink was delicious. The ambiance was nice per usual.

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Seasons 52 - Birmingham

4.6

4.6 (3495)

$31 to $50

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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JoVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We enjoyed our meal very much! Flatbread, wine and halibut.

CharBar No.7 - Mountain Brook

4.4

4.4 (117)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Life is serious enough, dinner and drinks with friends and family should be a break from the daily grind. This, “come for drink, stay for while” attitude has shaped us into what we are today... a relaxing, no hassle, neighborhood spot. While we do take our food seriously, we strive to offer a welcoming feeling in our restaurant. Whether it is with family, friends, or by yourself, we invite you to come enjoy some good music, eat a big meal, and stay for a drink.

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Rachel

Dined on Feb 13, 2025

Always great food at Char bar. Server was polite!!

Galley and Garden

4.7

4.7 (1699)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Celebrated as the "Most Romantic Restaurant in Alabama", Galley and Garden features the finest locally sourced ingredients crafted into a creative and fresh menu. This beloved neighborhood gem is also recognized as Wine Enthusiast magazine's 100 Best Wine Restaurants in America and has garnered Wine Spectator's Best Award of Excellence. Artfully presented dishes, impeccable service, and the perfect address are signature to Galley and Garden, making it the perfect venue to celebrate any momentous occasion.

Top review

Steve

Dined 5 days ago

Service was outstanding, we were running late for our reservations and they were very accommodating and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Bread Pudding

Popular dish

G&G's Own Banana Pudding

Popular dish

Smoked Pork Chop

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4

4.4 (589)

$30 and under

American

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Jose and Kate were personable, helpful and attentive. Food was as good as hoped.

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