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4.5 (51 reviews)
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Good for kids

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Tekia H.

Who says you can't get full off veggies? Well I'm here to say that you can. I had a weekend visit with a friend in Huntsville. My friend recommended we check out a vegetarian/vegan food truck. Even though I'm normally a meat eater, I was open to the idea because I also love veggies. When we got there, a small line of people were in front of the food truck. To note we waited for a long time because Chef Will was going one at a time taking orders and then making the food to order. I felt for him having to do both tasks, so I didn't mind the wait. When we got to our turn to order, my friend ordered the portobello steak wrap, and I got the portobello steak sandwich. I must say the food was very impressive. My sandwich was full of ripe avocado, mounds of spinach and sautéed portobello mushrooms. On the side was round tortilla chips with sour cream and some type of hot sauce. It was so good. The only thing missing was the meat lol jk. Seriously this place was delicious, and I didn't miss the meat. Great job Chef Will!

Black bean nachos
Crisi E.

We just moved to the area and I've been dying to check out Chef Will. The reviews that say to not come hangry are accurate. There was a wait and the weather was cold... but the portions are big, Chef Will makes it up fresh, he understands how vegan food should be... so flavorful and good! The benefit of waiting to order and then to pick up was that I got to meet some good people and the sunset was beautiful. When we got our food, my entire family was silent- that's how you know the food is really good. We got the black bean nachos, black bean tacos, southern plate, and a portobello wrap. Go. You will not regret it! Be patient. An artist can't be rushed! Have gratitude. This man is *single handedly* serving up delicious vegan food and even the non-vegans line up for it!

On the outside
Matthew Y.

Chef Will is a prototypical hole in the wall parked around Lowe Mill who serves up pretty incredible vegan and vegetarian dishes. I came here from word of mouth, since he's pretty difficult to find and have come across otherwise. His food is freshly made to order and will really makes any carnivore consider changing, although there are a few nuances to his truck. Number one would be finding the place. I don't think he's particular mobile, so where we found him was at Lowe Mill right underneath the water tower. We spent a little while walking around until we came across him. Second is that he's not staffed heavily. And by that I mean it's only Chef Will. It wasn't super busy when we were there, but it still took about 20 min for the food (worth it in my mind). Lastly, bring some cash. The prices were listed, but it was basically $10/entree. We went with the portabella steak and cheese and spring rolls. Both were excellent and I'm looking forward to trying more in the future.

Blackened Portobello Mushroom Wrap
Frank B.

I was asking around for new healthy spots to eat at around town and Chef Will the Palate was repeatedly mentioned so I decided to give it a go and was not disappointed! Not only did the food taste amazing (seriously, there was the perfect combination of flavor that just mixed will together while your chewing) but I felt great and full of energy afterwards rather than tired and slow like you would eating food from some other places. Give Chef Will a shot if you haven't yet. I promise you won't regret it!

Southern Plate- Peppered steak (mushrooms), rice, collard greens, black beans on a bed of lettuce and corn bread

A-FREAKING-MAZING! If I could give 10 stars I would! From the taste of the food to the hospitable service, Chef Will's is so good. Plus the prices are great. Definitely a bang for your buck! Each plate is like $10. I've paid MORE at other vegan spots and have gotten wayyy LESS food! Before I went vegan I ate here, and didn't care that I didn't have any meat--that's how good it is. The taste is so flavorful and he is always so helpful and patient when you ask about menu items and suggestions. I will say if you're in a rush, this isn't the place for you to eat because it's almost always a line and with it being just him, it takes awhile. So if I were to knock off a star that would be why. But the good comfort food and good service makes up for the time you wait. As we were paying, I forgot to ask for some cornbread to go with my greens and he stopped what he was doing to make me some from scratch so I could have it before I left, even with a long line waiting behind us. He gave it to us for free! The Southern Plate, Peppered Steak and Rice and the Portobello Mushroom Wrap are definitely my top suggestions. With a Mango Super T to drink!

Blackened Tofu over Guinoa (vs. red rice)
Brenda C.

Caught Chef Will Tuesday at Lowe Mill at 4:30pm. Good stuff for veggie lovers. He always makes his dishes beautiful as well as delicious.

Vegan Tacos
Crystal P.

Chef Will the Palate was parked at an R&B live music event at Lowe Mill. There was a long line, speaking to how good the food was. I ordered the vegan tacos and they were sooo good! They had black beans, mushroom, rice, and avocado. There were some other things on it that I cannot recall. It was topped with a walnut cream sauce. This was a quality vegan dish and I will be ordering from here again.

One of chef's "just whip me up something good" meals
Autumn M.

What can I say, we love chef! A staple for damn good and fresh vegan food! Whether we are ordering from the menu or asking chef to "just whip us something up", we are NEVER disappointed.

Awesome menu!
Jaewon B.

It was a little confusing trying to find the place but I'm so glad we did! Chef Will is awesome and explained a lot of the menu to us. The hibiscus ginger tea was super refreshing and the black bean tacos were super fresh! We even got to check out Lowe Mill and had such a great time checking out all the artisan works and shopping local.

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Amazing food. I've been back multiple times and this man don't miss!!! Tons of flavor, great service!

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4.7(29 reviews)
1.4 mi

Love this concept for downtown Huntsville! Doesn't get much more convenient than a slice of pizza…read morefor lunch. Razzo is located on Holmes Avenue. There's street parking and several parking garages within a block or two -- I used the one off Jefferson St by The Moon, but there's also one on the corner of Holmes and Greene Street. It's not a bad walk at all so don't let parking scare you! The one on Jefferson is free for 2 hours and the one off Greene is cheap and free on the weekends. Anyway, now that I'm off my parking pedestal... Razzo fills a great niche for good pizza downtown. Perhaps better than that for me, it fills the niche of "place that is actually open and serving food from 2-4 PM downtown." I'm salty because of my frustration over finding adequate late lunch spots, but sincerely, I was so happy to be able to walk in and get a bite before an appointment a few weeks ago! They have specialty pizzas that you can order in whole pies, as well as a semi-rotating selection of specialty single slices. You can always get a pepperoni or cheese slice though, which is usually what I prefer anyway. They have a really nice weekday lunch special for two slices, a soda, and a small oreo calzone for dessert. They do have some craft beers on tap, and a few other dessert and appetizer-y options. The whole pies are a little pricy, but that's because... The quality is awesome! Chewy but not doughy sourdough crust, gooey, look-at-the-pull mozzarella, a healthy drizzle of olive oil, a gorgeous subtle tomato sauce, and nicely smoky pepperoni: that's how I'd describe the slice I got when I visited. It was so good! I'd say this place is definitely among my picks for best pizza in town. Service was nice and my slice came out quickly. The inside is approachable and comfy and has a few diversions for the kids if they come along. I also think they deliver over to The Dirty Olive just up the street, so if you'd like a pizza with your craft cocktail, well...you know who to call! Two small things I would change, if I could: the prompted tip on the tablet at the end of each transaction is really high for counter service (like, I wanna say starts at 25% high). I'm not personally too pressed about it as it's easy to change the percent and at any rate I believe the workers deserve a healthy tip anyway, but I can see how it could be off-putting. Second, more importantly for me, I wish there was real silverware for use during dine in. The individual slices are quite large and appropriately semi-floppy and very cheesy. In these types of situations, I much prefer to cut my pizza into smaller pieces and eat with a knife and fork. Plastic ones were provided but they really didn't get the job done with how chewy the sourdough crust was. Ultimately, these nitpicks are pretty small for me. I definitely look forward to stopping by in the future for a quick, simple, and delicious lunch or dinner!

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BeeZr

4.2(97 reviews)
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Made a quick trip to Huntsville for a weekend getaway. BeeZr…read morewas our first stop for a drink and a late lunch. Wife and I split the Philly-like steak sandwich and an order of wings. Both were great BUT drinks were king. Will go back next time in town! Had another experience at BeeZr before we left town. Grand opening of Jefferson Alley and BeeZr offered a special menu. Wife and I got the 2nd ever BeeZr Burger. It was delicious and it paired nicely with the drinks again. This place doesn't miss.

Seriously tough call on the rating here. I think I'll settle on a 3 but it was super close to a 4,…read morejust several minor frustrations added up. I came here with one of my best friends who was home for Thanksgiving to have a girl's day out. BeeZr advertises a nice-looking brunch on the weekends so we thought we'd try it out. She wound up not being able to meet until later in the afternoon but I'm not opposed to a late brunch, so we got there around 1. It was a gray and dreary day on Thanksgiving weekend, so I get it being slow, but the restaurant was literally empty except for us and the servers. We joked it was because we'd rented the whole building to treat each other. The vibe is...fine inside. It definitely looks and feels more like a brewery than a restaurant, with large equipment and a sort of dimly lit atmosphere and a few large TVs by the nice bar. They have a small patio on the square which is REALLY lovely and definitely would've been my preference if the weather was nicer. Our server was okay. He was soft-spoken and not unpleasant, but did sort of have a knack for appearing at inopportune times during the conversation. I get that it's not always possible to avoid, but a little more discretion would've gone a long way, especially since we were the only ones in there. Our food and drinks came out in a timely manner. My biggest frustration was definitely the menu and item availability. I pre-read it and came knowing what I wanted (bananas foster French toast) only to discover that they were running a limited Thanksgiving weekend brunch menu and therefore it wasn't being offered that day. The first thing my friend ordered also wasn't available. I had my heart set on brunch so I asked for the breakfast burrito instead. Our waiter had to go check and make sure the kitchen could do it. Turns out they could - yay. But then I asked for potatoes to go with it -- and there were no breakfast potatoes available. I went with fries instead. When my burrito arrived at the table, there was no salsa or sour cream, which was supposed to come with it. Any component part of this experience is not a HUGE deal, but it all added up to be rather disappointing. My friend got the bulgogi tacos, which came in an order of two sort of small tacos. She liked them and said they were really good. She also got first a French mimosa and then a classic mimosa; I also had a classic mimosa. Both were generic but enjoyable. My breakfast burrito was decent, but I really missed the salsa and sour cream. The bacon inside was cut into tiny crunchy pieces, which I liked. The eggs were cooked very well but needed more salt and pepper. I enjoyed the bright burst of peppers and some were even a tiny bit spicy. It was a large serving but I wish it came with some side item instead of me having to order one. The side of fries was generous and they were really good -- super crispy but still fluffy inside. I thought the bill was a little high for 1 mimosa, a breakfast burrito, and fries -- almost $40. The burrito alone was $18, which seems like sooooo much for a brunch entree with no sides. Idk. Maybe I don't do mid-scale dining enough. Overall, I thought the quality of the food was solid enough that I'd consider returning, but I'd call ahead to see if they had what I wanted to avoid frustration.

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Osteria LuCa

3.9(94 reviews)
1.0 mi
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I took my brother and his family it LuCa before I left town for a present and was very surprised…read more The decor was luscious, white table cloth chic and offered a menu that rivals the menu. We ate outside while the weather was nice and were treated to the server that was very attentive to the table. The ragu+taglietelle was fantastically cooked w/ a bite to it (al dente) and the sauce was a tomato based meat sauce ragu that was pretty good for the price (I'm a bit snobby about ragu/bolognese). It was a great dish to me and the other dishes were as good, there isn't a bad dish I've had on the menu... it has been nothing but great experiences. LuCa competes with other Italian spots for fancy dinners here in Huntsville, but it is at the top of my list and viewed as one of the few places that are worth the price to me. I'll return here for the specials and other fancy dinners or meals, as the food and experiences are that good.

My two Sorority Sisters and I visited this restaurant for the first time last Friday. It is loud…read moreinside, y'all? Beyond loud! And, being a Friday night was packed! We sat outside. Let me preface this by saying I don't care for Italian food, it's heavy creamy, and pasta centric...all the things I don't like. When we went to Italy I loved on minestrone soup and had chicken one time. I actually lost weight which was a nice bonus! We came here because my Sisters were hungry and we thought it would be a fun place to try. Our server was efficient. They do offer a sizeable wine selection and we got some samples to taste before deciding on a bottle which was a nice touch. Unfortunately I found the samples to be lacking in any real flavor reminiscent of Greek wines. Drinkable? Absolutely. Delicious? No. Also, one of my Sisters saw one of her best friends and her husband and wanted to introduce all of us which she did and they stood at our small table in the crowded area catching up. Within minutes we were fussed at for "being too loud" in a crazy loud restaurant. I saw nothing out of line on our interaction and found this "fussing at" very uncalled for. So friend and husband left (they were on the way out anyway) and we went on with our meal hoping to not be fussed at again. My Sisters got the meatballs and liked them, and enjoyed the bread service with olive oil they added some spices to and I got the antipasti (sp?) that we all shared. The meats in this dish were delicious and nearly all the cheeses, especially the large soft hunks of Bleu cheese were delicious! The highlight of the meal for me. The olives were small and could have benefitted from a light tempura batter (not Italian, I know) to add some textural variety and could have been better with larger olives and maybe some stuffed with that delicious Bleu cheese. One of the cheeses was inferior to me, sort of flavorless and maybe that's because the Bleu cheese was so outstanding it just couldn't compare. I don't see myself returning to this restaurant even for a single glass of wine. It was loud, sort of contentious, and offers dishes I don't personally love. Thanks Osteria for drinkable white one and good Bleu cheese and meats in the one appetizer dish!

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4.5(30 reviews)
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We visited Lil Capones for lunch last week just to try it. We enjoyed ourselves!…read more This restaurant is located in the same shopping center as the ever-popular Papa Gyro's and took the place of the 2nd iteration of Big Shake's. There's ample parking and the interior looks nice enough; kind of a fun Italian mafia theme with lots of comfortable booths and an attractive bar with a good TV. Both the restaurant and the women's restroom were very clean. We entered right after opening but were made to feel quite welcome by the waitstaff. Our waitress brought our menus, including a lunch menu! I love a lunch menu. My mom and I both ordered the lunch portion of the spaghetti carbonara. She enjoyed her sweet tea and I had a diet soda. The entrees come with a piece of garlic bread. I thought the portion size and price were both perfect for a lunch serving. The garlic toast was crispy and buttery. We enjoyed our spaghetti carbonara. It's not made with eggs and cheese in the traditional way, but instead uses Alfredo sauce, which is a little disappointing to me. I remain on the hunt for that kind of carbonara in Huntsville. Still, it was a good Alfredo sauce, the pasta was cooked well, and there were ample little bacon bits. Pleasant visit, nice place for lunch -- give them a try for some solid American-Italian food if you're in the area!

Quick take: Food was delicious! I can't wait to visit in person…read more I didn't visit but I had catered food from here. I tried the chicken alfredo and some ravioli. I thought it was delicious. I can't wait to visit and try more. I am not sure if the bread is the same but the bread catered was just basic garlic bread. Not bad but nothing special. Did have a nice crust on it.

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