My husband and I just moved to the area last week, and our realtor highly recommended this place…read more It has a very laid-back atmosphere, nothing fancy, with a nice view of the river. The service was a bit slow, as there were only two servers for a full dining room and the bar. But our server was friendly and attentive, and we genuinely enjoyed our interaction with her. We didn't mind the slowing down either, as it's been a busy week, and after all, it's riverside dining. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the food and the view. We ordered the grilled shrimp basket with fries (my husband had the sweet potato fries), and we really enjoyed our meal. Basket came with two delicious hushpuppies and cole slaw. We moved here from the Gulf (Baldwin County, AL), where seafood is the specialty, so we didn't expect perfection, but we were pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the shrimp. The prices were very good, too. This same meal would've been nearly double the price at the Gulf. We'll definitely be back soon!

Me and my Fiancé usually always enjoy our food when we visit The Sandbar. This most recent visit…read morethough, was very unexpected. We were met with our usual burger-- but without any flavor. It fell apart into pieces as if it was grounded up for taco meat. I genuinely thought something may have been up with the fridge or something... but we were told it was just fresh beef and that they've never used any seasoning for their burgers. I was so confused... How did our previous burgers taste absolutely delicious and these tasted dull? Slimy? I'm not even sure how to describe the taste or texture honestly. "Well if you've been here before, what's wrong with what you ordered?" Was a response from one of the ladies behind the bar. If anything, I feel as though us saying it usually has SO much flavor is a huge compliment... we were just curious and still intended to pay for our meal. $60 dollars later, me and my fiancé agreed that we would be taking a break from The Sandbar for a little while.

I just love this place. It's how I remember restaurants from childhood. You feel like family when…read moreyou walk in and the food just says love. I've tried lunch and it's Great, but I really love the breakfast. Just solid all the way around.

Best pork chop and broccoli casserole I've ever had! Rolled through town and found this little…read moreslice of heaven on Yelp! Totally southern home style cooking and the prices are beyond affordable. If I lived here I'd be here every day!

Stop by, enjoy, and learn. This place is worth a visit. The owner is very welcoming and kind. The…read morefood is awesome. The ambiance is very different from your regular dining experience.

We visited the 5 & Dime for lunch on Jan 9, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. At first glance, it looked more like a mix of an art studio and a meeting house. On one side of the main room is the dining area complete with eclectic furniture. On the other side is a long counter table cluttered (intentionally) with paper artwork, paint bottles, boxes, a wall section of workshop tools that includes a power drill, among many other things. Surrounding the dining area are smaller tables filled with trinkets for sale akin to a souvenir shop. Food was already prepared buffet style when we arrived. The owner AC Reeves welcomed us as we took our seats. While I do not care for the cuisine, it was reasonably good and filling. I enjoyed the chicken nuggets and the dish (which I'm somewhat sure contained fish) that had bell peppers and onions. (Sadly, the dishes were not labeled so I'm going by my not-so-reliable memory.) Beverage was provided at the counter near the doorway leading to the restrooms, and manned by a waiting staff. Service was stellar. In addition to at least two helpings of food, I had a can of Coke and a bottled water. In contrast to the appearance of mess and antiquity of the dining area, the bathrooms are pristine. (Okay, the men's; I did not verify if the women's is similar.) But stalls are limited to one standing urinal and one toilet seat. I had to wait at least 5 minutes for my near 80-year-old roommate to finish his business before using the latter. Very rare does a restaurant stays true to its principles through thick and thin. In 5 & Dime, the cuisine is a means to an end, that end being social capital. As AC points out on the chalkboard, it is the sharing of experience and social fellowship (via food) in an environment of mutual respect that is the "product". I had a brief one-on-one chat with AC. She mentioned being in the Tar Heel State; I mentioned that my son will be majoring in fine arts this fall. While 5 & Dime isn't my kind of place, it succeeds in its stated objective. For those that are into this kind of dining experience, this place is for you.

Awesome little place with authentic architecture and super friendly service. Food was great!read more

Absolutely hands down the best Mexican in town! the service is fantastic and fast! The food was…read morefresh and delicious! Will be back!

Good food. Good service. Average Mexican restaurant. Good tacos and cold beer. Fun atmosphere!read more

Likely the most active alluring hoppin' popular Mexican pad near Selma AL…read more Place came v highly recommended by multiple locals. Camarones a Diabla killed it :) Loaded w the shrimps, yellow rice, and beans. Margaritas impressive w their size. Gots all kinds.. mango, lemon, etc. They're v generous w the chips y salsa, didn't feel canned ;) The "hot" and mild mystifying el Yucateco sauce ready on demand. Waitstaff v v helpful and work efficiently well in teams. V chill space. Certainly wasn't $$$$ on pricing; Y messed up; more like $$, maybe $$$ .

It was cinco de mayo so I understand it's busy, I am not satisfied at all my order was incorrect…read moreand when I called back the manager stated she couldn't fix because I didn't check.to make sure it was correct. My argument is who ever takes the order should suggest dinner and she didn't repeat order back to me I am not satisfied period. My cinco de mayo is ruined.

V low key down-to-earth Zhōngguó eatery sitting in Selma Al…read more Immediately met by the sweetest hostesses at entry to guide our choices if needing a table or ordering takeout. For a divey pad, the Most Generous Portions I've seen in a v v long time. Not only generous, but lowest Chinese eatery prices you'll see in AL, considering the portion sizes. Optimal for families and large group meals. Plenty of open space and room on the inside. The Hot and Spicy Shrimp cool. (not v spicy btw :) Fresh and vibrant, better than expected for an AL fast food Chinese spot. The standard Egg Drop soup fine. All your standard soups on menu: Hot Sour, Wanton, Egg Drop :0 The entrees section huge- round 50 or so. All your expected dishes, from General Tso's to Sweet and Sour Chicken. The dine in buffet looks most popular, as two very large alluring platter tables present w well over two dozen entree choices, with numerous appetizers; and additional tables for salad bar, and desserts. You get exactly what they say here.

One of the worst Chinese restaurant experiences I've had. It's all buffet and was not at all fresh…read moreor hot when we got there. They eventually put out some fresh dishes but still mediocre. Staff was totally unfriendly, not even a thank you at the cash register.

Fresh and hot. Vegetable were perfect. The sauce was very flavorable. Great customer service.read more

I live a little out of town so I do not get to go as much as I'd like to. I have been coming here…read moreever since they opened. I think their food is very good. They have a buffet that they are constantly refreshing and it has a lot of choices to pick from. But you can also order off the menu that has a large selection to choice from. I've never got anything here that wasn't good. Normally I get the buffet but also order off menu at times. I've never had any food that tasted bad or anything like that. My favorite is the chicken on a stick, the chicken stir fry, chicken bites and the crab cooked in butter and onions. It's delicious. They have several options in noodle and rices. They also have really good egg rolls and wontons. Yummy! They are always nice and friendly and help anyway they can. I think their food prices are good. You can take food out or eat in . They are by far the best Chinese food here. They have nice booths and a few tables also . The only negative thing I could say is , it is hard sometimes to get a parking spot but that doesn't have anything to do on them. It's in a shopping center area, but it worth walking a little further every now and then. I recommend them. They just remodeled so haven't been since they opened back up but it's probably just fine. Can't wait to go back.