We take eating very seriously here, so it's no surprise there are several unique restaurants in Alabama that are sure to satisfy your taste buds while also giving you an incredible dining experience. Some of these restaurants may even be in your very own neighborhood. Let's have a look at these unique restaurants Alabama has to offer.
1. Rattlesnake Saloon - Tuscumbia
Come and enjoy "cave dining" at its best! Rattlesnake Saloon is located at the opening of a small cave and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Rattlesnake Saloon is closed November-January, so be sure to mark your calendar! For more information, be sure to head on over to the Rattlensnake Saloon website.
2. 360 Grille - Florence
The 360 Grille is part of the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa and is located atop the Renaissance Tower. This unique restaurant gives diners a beautiful view of the Tennessee River. For more information one one of the most unique restaurants in Alabama, be sure to visit the 360 Grille online.
3. Main Street Cafe - Madison
This unique cafe was once a jail that has been converted into the restaurant you see here. Here you can enjoy a delicious meal from an actual jail cell - complete with iron bars. For more information on dining at this unique restaurant, be sure to visit Main Street Cafe online.
4. Lambert's Cafe - Foley
Lambert's Cafe is a popular tourist destination that's well-known for its "throwed" rolls. Servers will toss rolls to anyone who holds their hands up. Best thing of all, if you're good at catching, you can eat as many rolls as your heart desires. Lambert's Cafe takes cash only, so be sure to come prepared. For more information, you can check out Lambert's Cafe online.
5. Mama Misitano's Italian Café - Boaz
This unique Italian cafe is also a gun shop. That's right! A gun shop! Mama Misitano's Italian Café is located at: 626 Bloodworth Road, Boaz, AL 35956. For more information, be sure to check out Mama Misitano's online.
6. Red Barn Restaurant - Demopolis
If you've never dined in a barn, you can now. What was once used as a hay barn and a John Deere office is now one of the oldest restaurants in the area. Red Barn Restaurant offers delicious foods such as steaks, fried chicken, seafood and quail. Curious to learn more? You can visit the Red Barn Restaurant website.
7. Post Office Pies - Avondale/Birmingham
If you're ever in the Avondale area of Birmingham, come and enjoy delicious pizzas that are handmade here in an old converted post office. It's truly one of the most unique restaurants in Alabama. For more information, you can visit Post Office Pies online.
8. Tip Top Grill - Hoover
Editor's note: Unfortunately Tip Top Grill has permanently closed. You can enjoy a fantastic view from this unique restaurant that was once an old historic service station. Doesn't this sound fascinating?
Have you eaten at any of these unique restaurants in Alabama? Do you have a unique restaurant in your neighborhood that you'd recommend to others? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below! You can also nominate your favorite Alabama restaurant by filling out our nomination form.
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