This place is one of the many reasons that my wife and I always look for local restaurants instead of eating at chains. We would have never even noticed this place, if it wasn't for (big shoutout to) Yelp. We are so glad we went. The atmosphere was funky and fun, it was sort of pirate themed and super cool. The food was surprisingly better than we expected- very flavorful and hearty. If you go to Epicure and Jack's and leave hungry, then it's your own dang fault. The vibe was funky and fun, the service was good and the food was great. An absolute must if you're in Millbrook, AL or just passing through. read more

$25. Surcharge. Arrived at 5, when they opened. My son and I had a dozen oysters and 2 lbs of crawfish. All other items to go. No music. I would not complain but that is what they are charging for. I read it as if you left, and did not close your tab there is a 25% sub charge. NOT THE CASE.Be a ware. Ridiculous. Will not return. read more

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We were every week customers when this place was called "The Fantail",it was family friendly and always packed out. Now it's more of a live music bar catering to the alcohol crowd.Not a place to take a family anymore.Food was good but for the price you'd expect much better.We had very drunk ppl at tables on each side of us and lots of profanity.Very loud....needless to say,we won't be back read more

Best place around to go for lunch. Great variety of food options including regular menu items if you don't want a meat and three. The senior special is very reasonably priced and the portions will definitely fill you up. read more

What a gem! Food was delicious, Alexis and her trainee were awesome...such a nice treat after a 9 hour drive. We both had the filets. Cooked perfectly, served promptly. A must stop if you are in Millbrook, AL. read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

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Doesn't look like much when you pull up, but it's a solid locals spot with good food and a nice bourbon selection Decorated inside like pirate lair and cabin, it's a little quirky but that's ok! Food was good, service was solid. Had the pork chop and some calamari with a couple old fashioneds Would definitely stop in again if I'm in town read more

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We liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Our food was good. We both had catfish and our appetizer was fried green tomatoes. Our server was ok. She was working the bar and a few tables. She was prompt when we first arrived but as folks sat at the bar, our service slowed down. Our drinks were good. I tried a couple of taster beers from their craft beer menu while my husband had a margarita. read more

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Epicure and Jack's Tavern continues to impress. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed without feeling rushed or loud. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind, which makes the experience feel personal rather than transactional. The food is consistently well prepared and thoughtfully executed. You can tell care is taken with both ingredients and presentation. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and balanced, and it's clear the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. This is the kind of place you come back to not just for a meal, but for the overall experience. Great food, great service, and a comfortable setting that makes you want to linger a little longer. Five stars without hesitation. read more

We visited Epicure last week. It was the first time visiting since it had been "remodeled" from the old Fantail seafood. The first thing we noticed was the place was pretty dark both in the lighting and the interior. We were greeted right away and seated. April was our server and was very knowledgeable with the items on the menu. We ordered and it didn't take long for our food to arrive hot and fresh. April checked on us regularly. Did I mention that the place is pretty dark? I had to use my phones flashlight to read the menu. With that being said, the food and service was very good and the prices were very reasonable. Just needs more lighting. Loved the banana pudding! read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - Smothered pork chop with Mac and cheese and fried okra. - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

I had the chicken piccata. The bread was amazing. Nothing we ate was bad. Everything was light and fresh. Our dessert was banana pudding & zeppole. Also, the salads.-topped w/ cinnamon cayenne dust! Yummy! read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - We got the 2 for $50. He had the smoked pork chop. - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

Great Southern food (fried shrimp, hush puppies), really fun decor, friendly skillful waitresses. It's one of a kind and lots of fun. read more

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Very unexpected find in Prattville, passing thru from Montgomery to BHAM! Eclectic vibe. Lots of good menu options. Everything we ordered was great! Our server, Charles, was delightful. The prices are a bit steep for the locale and place itself. But we'd definitely go back. read more

Worst meat and 3 I've ever had. Ordered Chicken fried steak that turned out to be one of those frozen tasteless mystery meat patties Instead of a real breaded piece of meat. The white gravy was chalky and bland with no taste salt or pepper, the macaroni and cheese had no cheese just a pale liquidy sauce of sorts. Couldn't eat but about a fourth of the whole meal it was so bad. No plans to ever go back! read more

One of the best hidden gems of a restaurant that I have experienced. Food was superb. Service was on point. Has a touristy dive bar feel. I had the Brazilian steak with spicy red chimichurri. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. We will be back. read more

Great ambiance, great service and excellent food! Will definitely return. No dedicated GF menu but items are easily modified. read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - Filet with blackened shrimp and baked potato - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

I've eaten lunch here for the past 3 days. I have gotten the meat and 3 on every occasion. Tuesday I got the hamburger steak, greens, mashed potatoes and gravy and the Italian donuts with the caramel sauce. The food was good however the hamburger steak was overcooked and dry and the gravy was thin and watery. Wednesday I got the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, Spanish corn casserole and mac n cheese. The casserole wasn't very good and I didn't finish it however the mac n cheese was very good. Thursday I got the meatloaf, mac n cheese, okra and mashed potatoes and gravy. The meatloaf is wrapped in bacon and covered with a Masterpiece type BBQ sauce. It was good but a little dry from being a little overcooked. The gravy on the mashed potatoes Wednesday and Thursday was nice and thick. The best sides by far have been the mashed potatoes, mac n cheese and okra. The greens needed more seasoning. Overall though the food is pretty good and the atmosphere is very nice and upscale. There is however some deceit on the ticket. There is a claim that you get a discount for paying cash but you don't. You just don't pay a surcharge for using a credit card. This place has a lot of potential to be a great restaurant. They need to work on the consistency and drop the sides that aren't very good. read more

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Eggplant parmigiana was badly burned. Tomato bisque had no tomato flavor. Gumbo was mostly sausage, very thin with very little seafood. Very disappointing! read more

Wife & I decided to give Epicure & Jack's Tavern a try on a Saturday evening. Arriving around 6:30pm, we did not have to wait for a table more than a couple of minutes. Our server, PeeWee, quickly took our drink orders and put in for an appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes. My wife got the Bikini Martini and I asked for an Old Fashioned. While I enjoyed my drink, my wife was not a fan of hers. The FGTs were excellent and we very much enjoyed them before our entrees. She had the Red Jumbo Shrimp Platter and I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. Both of us asked for the Senior portion and found both entrees to be plenty of food. The cocktail sauce for her shrimp was excellent, and she enjoyed both the shrimp and the side of fries. I thought the chicken was seasoned very well and complimented the pasta nicely. The marinara sauce was good, not extraordinary. Overall, we were both very satisfied with the quality of food and portion size. The service provided by PeeWee during our visit was very good. He was friendly, answered questions and was knowledgeable of the menu items and restaurant. Good dude! We enjoyed the atmosphere of the waiting area and the restaurant. It's obvious that the owner has put a lot of time and effort into crafting a somewhat eclectic and interesting atmosphere. There's pictures/paintings on the ceiling, seafaring decor around the place and many antique pieces. Pretty cool. Oh, and a H.R. Giger painting in the men's bathroom LOL. The tavern side of the place has a substantial bar and was somewhat raucous with the number of people in there along with a small jazz band. Overall, a very unique and cool vibe. We look forward to our next visit to try other drinks and food! read more

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First off this place is great! The menu changes!! Which is so nice! I posted them bc I wanted people to see the type of food they offer. Really impressed with the whole experience. Service 10/10 (A.Jenkins) she recommended some good food, food 10/10 atmosphere 10/10. I travel a lot and get to experience a lot of different restaurants and I'm a foodie. I really search out the best food in the area. This place is now my local favorite. The bread was bread. It's was a good hunger breaker if you didn't get an appetizer. I had the Trigger fish with Shrimp and my wife had the Philly and fries. Both were great. I was a little skeptical at first but I was quickly surprised. Food came out fast and delicious! They talk about the steaks so next time steak will be ordered. It's a big place and it feels like it's two places in one. A tavern and a restaurant. If you are looking for a drink and live music on Friday and Saturday this is the place to go as well. I would have to say it could be the best restaurant in the whole area. This was a great visit and can't wait to try it out again. read more

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The best steak I ever ate!! The spinach artichoke dip is to die for too!! The service was on point as well!

We frequented Epicure several times, but will never be back after the bad treatment from the owner. We took 3 friends because we loved the place, but one of the people had an allergy to shrimp. If you have an allergy to any food, I don't recommend stepping foot in here. The owner will belittle you and make fun of you for having a food allergy. He offered to bring chicken that had been cooked in a pan, and that would have been great if the chicken wasn't pink in the middle. He definitely needs a course in customer service. Fan Tails was much better. Do not recommend the new place. This account is very accurate. You served my friend chicken that was pink in the middle after you made fun of her for being allergic to shrimp. You also belittled our whole group of 5. You even yelled at me on the way out the door. Don't say this didn't happen because it most certainly did happen. If you have a food allergy, DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! read more

As close to perfection as one can get! Wine was lovely. The ribeyes were cooked exactly as we asked and the homemade doughnuts were delicious. read more

It was my first time going to this location at the recommendation of a coworker, but unfortunately it would be my last. The service could have been better. The server seemed very rude and didn't seem welcoming throughout the evening. My friends who ordered soup came out cold, and my entree was completely forgotten until near the end of the evening. Another friend's entree had a mix up between chicken and shrimp. What also seemed inappropriate was that my friend's checks were provided even before their desserts came out. As someone who worked in food and beverage before, this wouldn't be appropriate especially since a mandated tip was part of the bill. Overall, a pass for me. read more

Ladonna was a fabulous bartender/server. She was friendly, pleasant, professional and efficient. And she struck the perfect balance of being attentive and overbearing. The menu looks fabulous but we were only in need of a snack tonight. Calamari was light, crisp and hot. Nice touch throwing in some thinly sliced breaded peppers. The homemade Italian Vinaigrette dressing was delicious (but next time I would ask for it on the side). The shredded parm thrown in was an excellent addition to a verified salad. Back again the following night. Taylor and Shelly handled a very busy bar like a well oiled machine. Great teamwork. The pork chop was fabulous. (Not traditionally flavored but delicious). however, $8.00 for a "loaded" potato seems pricey but it was good and the price was clearly stated so no legitimate complaint, I guess. The scallops were cooked to absolute perfection. Delicious! The pesto dressing the fettuccini however was creamy pesto not straight up pesto . Different. The "light sauced"request was not honored. It came out as very heavily sauced, so not as good as expected. Overall great dinner. read more

Food: excellent. I had shrimp and catfish platter. The best I've ever had. 15/10 Service; impeccable!! Our waiter was Charles. I felt like we were at a 5 star restaurant. Ask for Charles when you go. 20/10 Ambience: almost felt like a speak easy. The music was soft and jazzy/blues! Very nice atmosphere. You have to try this place!!! read more

We were seated quickly, the waitress was very nice and helpful with the menu, and the food was amazing! We highly recommend the fried green tomatoes and the shrimp and grits. read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - Shrimp and Grits - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

This place is so much fun Great food and drinks, warm and cozy! Great bands we try to head down there at least once every two weeks! Service is warm and friendly and they are all about the customer read more

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My wife liked her chicken pasta dish. I had fried shrimp and triggerfish. Never had triggerfish before. It was good. Cooked good and like restaurants cook fish. I like my fish dryer. No fault of theirs. It's a personal preference for me. The shrimp was not cooked all the way. Fries were warm, not hot. Prices are pretty steep. Had an excellent waitress. Besides the shrimp, it was the prices that I felt were too high. Not many people in the restaurant. Plenty of people in the bar. read more

Good steaks, even friendlier service, fun ambiance! Four out of town golfers happened on this place and found a great evening! read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - The golfers centered by the friendly and most interesting owner! - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

Editing my review to reflect the phenomenal communication and concern from the owner. Food was great. Service was the worst I've had in years. The bartender and another server would not stop talking long enough to see if we needed anything. Every item we ordered, I had to go find her for and even as she delivered items, she never stopped talking the server that was just hanging out on the bar stools. Also, all these pasta dishes and no garlic bread? read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern - Fried green tomatos - Italian Near Me - Millbrook, Alabama

Cool restaurant. Food was good. Drinks were good. Owner came around and introduced himself. No complaints.

Food was good and staff was very welcoming.was traveling through town on my way to Florida. Found jacks on yelp when I stopped for gas. Would stop by again in I ever get back to Alabama read more

Epicure and Jack's Tavern is our go-to spot! It's like our Cheers. Super-friendly staff, absolutely amazing chef-cooked dishes, and amazing drinks. The owner is very hands-on and you will see him every time you are there. they also have live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. What a fantastic atmosphere and place overall. read more

The first time I went the food was very mediocre but I liked the atmosphere and I am here working for an extended amount of time so I was determined to find a place to feel like home. I went again tonight and had A very bland chicken parm sandwich and a couple of beers. This was at 5pm on Halloween. When I got my tab at 6:00 it was $59.00. Seemed high but I'm used to that and went ahead and added a 20% tip for my bartender that gave me good service. When looked harder at the bill I realized that they charged me a 25% "tip for band". There was NO BAND! I immediately scratched out my tip. I feel bad for the bartender. She can collect it from the band if she can find them. I couldn't. The owner should be ashamed! You are hurting your servers. I own a bar in SC and we pay for our bands, not our customers. read more

The food here didn't disappoint! Recommended by a local and we would be frequent visitors if we didn't call San Diego home. We shared the Epicure Ribeye which is prepared and dressed by the chef. I highly recommend eating the baked potato ("loaded" if you choose) skin and all - crispy and salty. Special shout out to Cynthia who was just the right amount of attentive.. cheerful and helpful when we tried to make menu selections. A party of 8 can be a challenge to navigate and she did a great job! read more

Dined here for the first time on a Tuesday night and it was early so there were only two other tables occupied. I was greeted promptly by the hostess who offered to sit me at the bar (why do they do this for people who wait to be seated?) and I opted for a table. I perused the menu for a few minutes and enjoyed the Sinatra Sirius XM music and the unique decor. The decor is very casual but the prices are not. I did think that the menu had a good variety of choices but I was pretty surprised at the prices ($8.50 for a loaded baked potato) for example. The server approached me after a tolerable wait and took my drink order and I told her I was ready to order my entree as well. I saw on the top of the menu in very small print that the meals included ONE complimentary piece of bread and more would cost $2.99/piece. That really rubs me the wrong way particularly when I didn't receive any bread at all. It's just a level of arrogance I don't appreciate that they are so proud of bread..good grief. I opted for the "blackened" triggerfish which is served ala carte so any side dishes cost $4 - $8 extra. I opted for onion rings and I asked the server if they were home made and she said that they were. I was really looking forward to the meal as I love triggerfish and I love blackened fish so what could go wrong? The entree arrived about 15 minutes later which I was pleased with. The fish looked like it had been grilled and there was zero appearance of blackening seasoning. I also like to have lemon on my fish and there was none on my plate. I asked the helper who delivered my food if she could bring me some. She said she would and left my table. She never brought it out. I at my onion rings for a few minutes and waited..and waited..and waited. Since my Triggerfish was getting cold I walked into the bar area and my server appeared out of the kitchen and I asked her for the lemon. She returned to the kitchen and brought it out to me without apologizing or taking notice that I had to leave my table to ask for. Very poor attention to detail. So, I had half way finished my onion rings (they were good) but the Triggerfish was a HUGE disappointment. It was overcooked and tough. There was no discernable blackening or cajun spice flavor at all. It was just bland and cold..perfect combination (sarcasm). Actually the highlight of the meal was the deep fried "stone ground grit cake" which seemed to be grits and cheese breaded and deep fried. I thoroughly enjoyed that. The onion rings were good but the fish was not good at all. At $30, it should have been excellent. Far from it. I ordered a soft drink so my bill with tax and tip was over $50. It wasn't worth half that. As I said, there were virtually no other customers and having to wait for refills and lemon is just ridiculous. The entire experience was very disappointing and indicates that there is weak management and no attention to detail. No way I would ever return. read more

wonderful service and hospitality. I came here twice while on work trips and was greeted by Charles enthusiastically both times and he remembered me despite a gap of 3-4 weeks in between visits. this place exemplifies wonderful hospitality and especially Charles. thank you! read more

Eclectic atmosphere and attentive staff. The dishes were rich and plentiful. Seems like a good place for a date or special occasion.

Really enjoyed our first experience at this restaurant. Waitress was very good and friendly. Even the owner came by and spoke with us. Hush puppies were delicious!! My husband and I had the triggerfish entree that was good but the best entree was the fresh catfish. Battered up well. The best tasting catfish we have ever had. This restaurant is definitely worth returning to again! Highly recommend read more

Food was delicious! Huge portions! Maybe the best fried crab claws ever! We will be back!