To all the people, both traveling to Huntsville and living there currently, Commerce Kitchen is a gift from Heaven and should be eaten at with great pride. The Shrimp and Grits tasted as if Gordon Ramsey and Jesus cooked it with the intentions that the plate would reach God for a taste testing. The same goes for the glorious Key Lime Cheesecake. Not only does the great Commerce Kitchen have the finest food in the state of Alabama, it also has the most personable, friendly, wonderful workers I have met in a restaurant. Each and every waiter that served us treated us with the respect that most people do not even show to the president or their mother. I wish I could remember their names so I could show my respect for them, but I can not. If anyone tells you that Commerce Kitchen is not worth it, tell them to shut the F up and go enjoy what could be considered the best meal of all time. read more

Commerce Kitchen has truly elevated their game since my last visit. I've been back twice in the past three weeks--the second time just to confirm it wasn't a fluke. It definitely wasn't. This place has quickly become one of my go-to restaurants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've now dined both outdoors and indoors, and both experiences were excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eating al fresco is hard to beat, but the indoor space feels wonderfully cozy and cool, without being loud or cramped.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is consistently outstanding either way. On my first visit, I ordered the prime rib, which was cooked perfectly. On the second, I tried the trout--equally outstanding. In both cases, the entrées were prepared beautifully, and the sides complemented them nicely. After these two visits, I'm officially a regular. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Terrace seats are the best in this season![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Honey butter was very delicious. Hamburgers with fried eggs are also delicious. The French fries are thinner than before⁉ read more

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Food was outstanding. The best fried green tomatoes I've ever eaten. Don't skip the Rainbow Trout!! read more

Commerce Kitchen - Burrata salad - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

My husband and I came here for the New Year's Eve 2025 dinner. It was his first visit, and I've always had a great experience. I made reservations through Resy for 8pm. We were there a few minutes early, but they went ahead and seated us. It took them quite a while to take our order. I got their espresso martini, which was fabulous as always. Their set menu for the evening was fantastic. I got the lobster ravioli and short rib. However, when it came to the dessert, they ran out of 2 of the 3 desserts, but somehow had a Dulce de leche cheesecake available. I wouldn't normally order that, but I definitely didn't want an Australian Strudel for dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, they seared us at the worst table, right where the doorway is and it really bothered my husband because everyone constantly had to walk by us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Over the last few years, Thanksgiving hasn't really been something we've done at either of our houses as a big family affair. Instead, we've leaned into doing the holiday a little differently--going out, slowing down, and letting someone else do the cooking. This year, we chose Commerce Kitchen for their Thanksgiving 2025 prix fixe menu, and I'm so glad we did. I'll be honest--I almost didn't get a reservation. Thanksgiving books up quickly, and it was looking like we had missed our window. Thankfully, after signing up for alerts on Resy, I managed to snag a last-minute opening, and it ended up being one of those "meant to be" meals. From the moment we sat down, service was prompt, efficient, and warm without feeling rushed--exactly what you want on a holiday. The pacing of the meal felt thoughtful, and every course arrived beautifully plated. For appetizers, my mom ordered the ravioli, which was absolutely delicious. The brown butter sauce was rich and comforting, making it the perfect fall dish without being overwhelming. I chose the pear and prosciutto salad, and it was divine. The crispy prosciutto paired beautifully with the peppery arugula and sweet pear--it was balanced, fresh, and full of texture. For my entrée, I ordered the prime rib, and it's something I would happily order again and again. It was cooked perfectly, tender, and full of flavor--easily the standout of the meal. The only small critiques I'd note were that the stuffing was a bit heavy-handed on the salt, and the green beans leaned heavily into garlic. That said, as a garlic lover, I thoroughly enjoyed them--so that one may come down to personal preference. Dessert was where we fully committed and tried it all. My mom chose the chocolate flourless torte, rich and decadent in the best way. I went with the spice cheesecake, which felt warm and seasonal without being too sweet. My sister ordered the bourbon pecan pie, and it was everything you'd want from a Thanksgiving dessert--comforting, indulgent, and perfectly finished. All in all, if you're someone who doesn't love cooking on Thanksgiving--or if you celebrate in a more nontraditional way, whether that's with a small family, a few loved ones, or even on your own--Commerce Kitchen is somewhere I would hands-down recommend. It felt intentional, welcoming, and special without being overdone, which is exactly how a Thanksgiving meal out should feel. read more

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Commerce Kitchen has been a staple in upscale dining in Huntsville for as long as I can remember. I'm not someone who does "fancy" too often so I've never had a chance to try it as other options have been more enticing on the rare occasion when we do want a finer dining experience. About two weeks ago I made plans to try Revivalist for lunch. I showed up there only to find their hours don't match what's posted on Google and they were closed for later lunch (~2:00 PM). I popped up the street to BeeZr and Poppy and Parliament. Also closed in the later afternoon. I was trying to kill time before an appointment and I really wanted to try a restaurant I'd never been to...so I strolled over to Commerce to find them open. Here goes! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The entrance is actually on Franklin Street as opposed to the square, though there is a door leading out onto the square.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was seated promptly when I arrived. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was almost entirely empty except for one pair of older women.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's small and cramped inside and there's a row of seating in the aisle of the restaurant that I imagine would be very uncomfortable to sit in during prime time -- too much moving around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wasn't dressed fancy at all and no one said anything, so that was nice for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was seated by a window with a view to the square, which I enjoyed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is simple and classic -- just fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ladies' restroom is a one holer and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Displayed nearby is their recent health score. CK and other downtown establishments have been beset by iffy scores recently. This one read in the high 80s. Not absolutely a no-go for me personally, though you'd hope for better at an establishment like this in particular. CK is a James Boyce restaurant concept, as are many other upscale restaurants in the Huntsville area, especially downtown (to include Pane e Vino, Cotton Row, and Grille on Main in Providence). Honestly, I've historically not been terribly impressed with any of them, but I do always try to let each restaurant speak for itself. I was a little miffed to find the lunch menu here to be nearly identical to the lunch menu I got at Grille on Main when I visited about 2 years ago. I wish they'd freshen up the menu as well as at least provide a few differences between restaurants. Although I ordered the fried green tomato BLT at Grille on Main when I visited, nothing else on the menu really tempted me for lunch, so I ordered the same thing here. I also got a sweet tea to drink. Overall, I will say the fried green tomato BLT was about the same in quality. The tomatoes were sliced way too thick for my preference and the breading didn't bind super well and didn't have a lot of flavor. The pimento cheese was good but there wasn't enough of it. The bacon was cooked well and the bread was nicely toasted. One large improvement over GoM was the French fries. These didn't have the same super mealy frozen-fried texture like GoM did. They were also seasoned much better. The sweet tea needed both more sugar and more time steeping; it was very watery. Overall, the food was pretty average. On the bright side, lunch prices are more reasonable than dinner prices. One highlight of my experience was my waiter, Timothy. He was polite, attentive, and very pleasant. He wrote a kind thank you on my check and I noticed he had lovely handwriting. He was gracious with my compliment and we had a nice chat about how he does the lettering for the displays outside. Shout out to Timothy! I will likely continue to shop around the fancy restaurants in town. Still, this is a serviceable option for lunch downtown. read more

Commerce Kitchen - Fried Green Tomato BLT - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Came on a Tuesday night with reservations made (recommended*). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was very cold in the restaurant, only reason I give it four stars. I was shivering[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything we ordered was fantastic and came out timely. Ordered oysters on half shell for appetizer & they charged us each .33 cents for crackers yikes. They were fresh and delicious. Entrées: Coffee crusted NY strip: cooked to perfection and delicious. Came with asparagus and potatoes. Porterhouse pork chop: best pork chop I've ever had. Juicy and I loved the sweet roasted Brussels for a side. Their Mac n cheese is so good! Harissa salmon : slightly undercooked (asked for medium); however great flavor Buttermilk fried chicken w/ gravy : Tuesday special. Once again the Mac n cheese is so great and the green beans were fresh. They have specials each night of the week; see menu picture. Drinks: jack rabbit and cherry blossom; quality drink with unique flavors. read more

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My wife and I went here for our anniversary and it was fantastic! The service was prompt and attentive without being intrusive. The food was amazing with the brussel sprouts standing out to me. Would certainly recommend! read more

This was a great little spot within walking distance of our hotel in downtown Huntsville. Very courteous staff and flavorful food. Had an oyster appetizer that was well presented and good. The lamb was delicious and everything was well seasoned with Pepper. We walked in without reservations without a wait but the place was full of patrons. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The wait time was reasonable and the atmosphere was simple but warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wish I had room for dessert cause the options look great! 4++ read more

Commerce Kitchen - Lamb - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

My main was good but not amazing - same can be said for the dessert. Took a long time to get our food. I will say, the appetizers here were amazing! We got one of almost everyone & it was superb! read more

Commerce Kitchen - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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We eaten there a few times and enjoyed each time we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Recently we dined there again and although the food was good the dining area was badly crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So much so that the wait staff could hardly navigate the floor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I guess they added additional seating or something; but it was not fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will not go back and sit cramped like that. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It is easily one of the best Southern style restaurants I have experienced, perfect for sharing, relaxing, and enjoying a laid back meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is excellent, and the waitress was friendly and welcoming, with a great smile that really set the tone for the evening. A restaurant is not just about the food, and the staff here clearly plays a big role in creating a great experience. I especially enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, which are perfect for two people, and the Moroccan spiced salmon was outstanding. A classic smoked old fashioned paired perfectly with the chilly weekday evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even though it was a weekday, the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute cozy restaurant downtown.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There isn't parking so you need to find a parking meter to park. The food is delicious! i had the salmon and love the taste and the sides that came under it. The service was good and quick. read more

Commerce Kitchen - Moroccan Spiced Salmon - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Was amazing. Loved the food ! The choices were excellent. Service also very good. I was pleasantly surprised coming from Las Vegas.

Happy hour 3-5 in the bar m-f. Good food service and libations at a lower price point.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]comfortable padded bar seats[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

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After multiple internet searches, I settled on this place for dinner while in town for work. The menu seemed like a winner. The decor and ambience was great. Loved the vibe. Against my better judgment, I started with their special...chicken and sausage gumbo. It was cold that day...I don't usually eat chicken n sausage gumbo..and NEVER outside of Nola. What the hell was I thinking??? The Gumbo arrived with some micro greens on top. Huh? I can honestly say it had good flavor but tasted nothing like a gumbo. More like just a tasty soup with chicken in it. I also ordered the brisket with bourbon cola sauce. Brisket was tough and the sauce didn't taste of cola or bourbon. Collard greens were magnificent. Hands down some of the best I've ever had. Waitress was very friendly, even when she asked about the Gumbo and I replied "maam this isn't a gumbo". Lol. I don't typically have room for dessert but I decided to get one to go since I didn't eat all of my meal. It was a granola bread pudding and it was delicious! I would honestly return here just for the greens but man can't live on greens alone. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance def had an improvement from the first visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat outside and it was pleasant out with no horseflies this time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little lamps to create a nice cozy vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the blackened redfish and it was delicious! My friend ordered the salmon and they enjoyed it as well. Server was really kind and attentive but not overbearing. Got the Oaxacan old fashioned and it was perfect. Light for an old fashioned. Idk why this place is so lowly rated. Food is good and good portions compared to nearby restaurants. read more

Went here for Mother's Day. The food was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is too small for big crowds.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Server barely can fit into the aisle passing through.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They need to have good knives that can cut the meat. I myself and son's girlfriend had the prime rib. You couldn't cut the meat with dull knives they had it was so ridiculous, I just finally gave up. This is supposed to be high end restaurant. Why doesn't the owner invest in good cutting knives. The waiter never even refilled our drinks we had to asked for it. I never even got a refill on my soda. I just thought forget it, it wasn't worth it. Also why do they have to blast their A/C. Everyone in our party was freezing. read more

Fantastic place to dine and if your lucky enough you will get Timothy as your server. Excellent food and the customer service was outstanding. Timothy great job and keep up the great work. You are a diamond to this establishment and I pray that they give you what you deserve as being a great asset to this establishment. Ali I. From Cleveland Ohio read more

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I have never tried fried green tomatoes, at least not the true southern type. I tried making them myself once....yuck! But today I had then at lunch....Wow! Thank you, Commerce Kitchen! Jeremy was our waiter and he was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Further, I loved eating in the nearly 200 year old building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] PS...the cheese was homemade and was THE best pimento cheese I've ever had! read more

Commerce Kitchen - Fried Green Tomatoes, Pimento Cheese, Crackers - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Oh No One Question how do you run out of prime rib at 6 o'clock on the night that prime rib is your special ? read more

Great time. Met everyone and it's nothing but love here! Definitely coming back! Crystal was amazing!

Gabrielle did a wonderful job taking care of us. She was very friendly and always smiling and welcoming. For being her first day she was more like a seasoned pro. read more

Delicious food, cute restaurant & friendly service! My salmon was cooked very well, I could've used a few more veggies with it. Our group liked everything they ordered. read more

Commerce Kitchen - Roasted Harissa Salmon Bowl - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I dont understand how this restaurant only has 3 stars. The food here is amazing. Service was great. I came here for lunch after hearing my husband talk about it for on of his company events and I was not disappointed. I got the street taco and they were bigger than any street tacos I have had. Will definitely come here again. read more

Commerce Kitchen - Street Tacos, two braised beef and one fish. - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Was in Huntsville for a funeral and decided to try their brunch. The food was good and the mimosa's were even better. Definitely a brunch spot I would have on rotation if I lived in Huntsville. read more

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A hit and miss experience. The service was wonderful and the experience started nicely;however [[HIGHLIGHT]]as the restaurant began to fill up it became really noisy and just felt so crowded. We could barely hear each other at the table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the fried green tomatoes as suggested by Destiny our server and these were awesome. The fried goat cheese salad was blah. The dressing overwhelmed the greens and was just a bit heavy for the salad. It took away from the fried goat cheese, which would have been better by itself. The braised short rib ravioli was disappointing. The ravioli filling just did not work with the short rib. I ask the server for clarification as to what the filling was but never got a clear answer. The dish came with five ravioli, I ate two and then just decided to eat the braised meat. All in all for the price point, we left feeling underwhelmed. read more

Exceptional restaurant. Excellent food and staff. We are at Commerce Kitchen several times a month for brunch or dinner. The staff know us and treat us great! All of the servers treat us very well and go the extra mile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great place to enjoy a quiet meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the bar service and signature cocktails are amazing too! read more

My husband and I ate here for our anniversary I had the prime rib and it was the best piece of meat I have ever eaten. My husband had the pork chop and it was superb as well. Great waiter and the chef even came out and greeted us. 5 stars read more

Commerce Kitchen - Cookie skillet - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Always love CK. One of my favorites in Huntsville. I love the outside seating but inside is nice as well. Nice food options and good drinks. Servers are also friendly and as attentive as you would want - checking in time to time without making you feel rushed or interrupted. read more

Commerce Kitchen - Crème Brûlée - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Visiting Huntsville and decided to have a quick meal before heading back home. Our appetizer order Avocado Shrimp Toast, took more than 30min only AFTER we asked what was the reason for the delay, no server around, no eye contact. Mgr came to give us " an explanation"... unnecessary ! Bad experience was already determined. The LACK of avocado on the toast made us try something that was toast with shrimp only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was almost empty. Nice decoration, bad management = poor service/food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] PD: we just paid $10.90 w taxes thanks to the mgr comp. You can do way better !! read more

Wait staff was pleasant and the lunch was perfect. Kitchen ran a little slow, so they provided a free appetizer. Nice thought.

One of my favorite restaurant downtown Huntsville. We usually come at dinner time, so our favorite server, Claire, was not in yet. We enjoyed shrimp and grits, fish taco, shrimp scampi and loaded French fries to start. Closed lunch with cheesecake and red velvet cake and for the first time we sat inside; otherwise, weather permitting, we always eat at the patio read more

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Christmas Eve dinner with $60 pp price fix menu. Filet perfectly cooked and garlic mashed done right (just the right hint of garlic). Butter squash soup was fantastic and the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese was a great pairing. It's been a while since I've had the chance to eat at Commerce Kitchen and it's frankly been too long. Great service. Good wines. I'll be back soon. read more

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First time in Huntsville and was able to get a reservation on OpenTable here - we arrived really early and they got us in no problem even though they were really busy. We had a corner table up front that was great. I had the Basic Bee cocktail which was really good, I was worried about how floral the hibiscus tea would be but it was perfectly sweet, husband got a glass of wine. We weren't super hungry so skipped apps and went straight to our meal - I got the half chicken with potato hash and green beans and the hubby got a wedge salad and the braised short rib ravioli. My chicken was nice and moist, the potatoes were mostly cold and underdone, and I got 6 green beans that were really good but yeah, there were only 6. Husbands ravioli got a great review, service was good, a little slow towards the end but it was a busy night and didn't bother us. Would definitely try it again but maybe a different food selection. read more

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Made a reservation for an early valentines dinner, party of 2 on a early Tuesday night. We were the 2nd table sat in the dining room and we got the corner table which was very uncomfortable. The dining area is small. The service and food was great. We ordered the chicken bites appetizer, very good flavor and sauce. I got the daily featured fish, swordfish with max&cheese and arugula salad. The salad was amazing, swordfish was kind of dry but the lemon butter was great. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly, not the best I've had but still good, the collard greens were a hit, they're amazing. No dessert because they were out of creme brûlée. Sweet tea and espresso martini was delicious! read more

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I've had the pleasure of dining here a few times and I've enjoyed my meal each time. From the appetizers to desserts, they have a great variety to chose from. The bar is very quaint and inviting. Look forward to going back. read more

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We stopped in with a group. I have to start with a positive, the service, it was amazing! Not a single complaint at all! The food however was less than par for many of us. I tried the espresso New York strip and I was very very underwhelmed. Extremely fatty, chewy and no flavor. The filet was the same way, very chewy and not tender like it should have been. The prime rib was probably the hit of the tables, I didn't hear any complaints about that dish. We had a ton of appetizers and they were all pretty decent, nothing just outstanding though. Overall the visit wasn't a good one at all as far as food goes, especially after seeing the cost of the whole party. read more

Food was great Service was great The place was absolutely fabulous; old, classy, and just down to earth genuine. read more