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Southern Roots - Grand Hotel, Fairhope, AL

Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

4.7 (562)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
17855 Scenic Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Southern Roots combines a picturesque ambiance, exceptional service and Chef-driven menus focused on high-quality, locally sourced and estate grown farm-to-table fare to create a chic yet casual experience, infused with flavor and fun and inviting a return.

**Holiday menus and hours may vary** Please contact the hotel 251-928-9201 to find out about special holiday menus (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's, etc.)

1847 Bar in Southern Roots
Every great hotel has a great bar to steal away to, and 1847 is ours. 1847 is home to the beverage arts, with Grand Garden-to-glass crafted cocktails, local libations and signature wines by the glass all getting in on the act. The setting of choice for savoring house-made elixirs, quiet conversation, or the easy company of new friends.

Complimentary Valet Parking on Non Holidays
Upscale Casual Dining – Resort Attire

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wehner
  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet for guest dining in Southern Roots for dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 562 people are saying

Southern Roots - Grand Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

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    Best Ambiance

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    Healthy

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    Romantic

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    Great for scenic views

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    Best Service

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    Best Ambiance

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    Healthy

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    Romantic

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    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Southern Roots at the Grand Hotel offers a "truly exceptional experience" with "impeccable service" and "fantastic food." Enjoy "spectacular sunset views" and a "beautiful ambiance." Highlights include "delicious seafood," the "gumbo," and "basil crusted grouper." While some noise issues exist, the "outstanding" service and "thoughtful" touches make it a "must-experience" dining destination.
562 Reviews
  1. Kelly VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Tuna app was great. Conveniently located in the Grand Hotel
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Kelly, Thank you for dining with us, and for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the tuna appetizer. We hope to welcome you back to Southern Roots again soon! Warmly, Susan M.

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  2. Daniele

    New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. The food is always great. The service is impeccable and the views at sunset can’t be beat.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Daniele, Thank you for such a lovely review! We're so happy to hear that Southern Roots continues to be a favorite for you. It means the world to know you consistently enjoy the food, service, and those unbeatable sunset views. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! All the best, Susan M

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  3. Fred

    Mobile4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gumbo was great! Salad was great! Wine by the glass was very small pour. I ordered the wrong thing. Redfish had crawfish which indont like but still tasted nice. Just very rich. Jordan, Juliette and Emma all really took very good care of me. Food was presented nicely. I will return to Southern Roots again when I am in the neighborhood.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Fred, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the gumbo, salad, and presentation. I appreciate your feedback about the wine pour and redfish—we’ll keep that in mind. Jordan, Juliette, and Emma will be thrilled to hear your praise. We're very lucky to have them, and I'm so glad they made you feel well cared for. We look forward to welcoming you back to Southern Roots soon! Warmly, Susan M

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  4. Roger

    Northwest Florida12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grouper and salmon were great. The yellow tuna tartare was great. Service was really good to great. They did seat us next to a table full of three screaming babies. I know you can’t refuse service for having small children, but if a couples doing an anniversary, let’s move us over to the other side.  sunset views were perfect ambience if you like historic hotels is also amazing. 
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Roger, Thank you for celebrating your 34th anniversary with us — and happy anniversary once again! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and those beautiful sunset views. We seated you by the window in hopes of making your evening extra special, but we understand the nearby noise may have affected your experience. In the future, please don’t hesitate to let us know if you'd prefer a different spot — as long as we have availability, we’ll be more than happy to accommodate. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Susan M

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  5. Larry

    Mobile4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Red Snapper on bed of fried green tomatoes with tiny craw fish in sauce was excellent. Strip loin was not as good, a little tough. Probably not prime meat. Black stallion pinot was superb. Just wish they had better whiskey in the Roots bar as is in the main bar. Overall a excellent evening.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on June 13, 2025
    Hello Larry, Thank you so much for joining us and for the thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the red snapper and the Pinot—and we’ll definitely take your notes on the strip loin and whiskey selection to heart. We’re always looking to improve, and we hope to welcome you back for another great evening soon! Warm regards, Susan M

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  6. Mikki

    Mississippi14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was truly an exceptional experience in every way! We requested a table with a view for our anniversary and WOW did they done through! A perfect sunset on the bay was on full display. The service was impeccable! And the food was fantastic! I got the basil crusted grouper (very generous portion) with tomato risotto. So fresh!!! The husband got the chili squid ink seafood pasta and it was absolutely the perfect pairing of heat, salt and fat. Generous portions of seafood in that too! The Grand is such a gorgeous place to wander around. It was a perfect place to celebrate 30 years!
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on June 7, 2025
    Dear Mikki, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review! We’re truly honored that you chose to celebrate such a special milestone—30 years together—at The Grand. It brings us so much joy to know that every detail helped make your evening memorable. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the basil-crusted grouper and the chili squid ink seafood pasta—our culinary team will be delighted to hear your praise! . From all of us here at The Grand, thank you again for celebrating with us. We hope to welcome you back soon—whether for another special occasion or just a beautiful night out. Susan M

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  7. Julie VIP

    St. Louis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Our first time dining at Southern Roots. Jordan was an amazing sever!

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  8. Leigh VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go at sunset for a spectacular view. Pretty restaurant.

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  9. Blaise VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambience. Waitress while friendly was not really on her game that night.

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  10. Keith

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent & waiter was exceptional! Will definitely come back.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on May 31, 2025
    Hello Keith, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and Jordan made such a great impression — we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the team. It means the world to us that you plan to return, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even more special. Warmest regards, Susan M

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

17855 Scenic Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet for guest dining in Southern Roots for dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wehner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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