The food is absolutely spectacular. We had the loaded seafood oysters, jalapeño bacon oysters, and…read moregarlic parm wings. The oysters were phenomenal!! The flavor on the wings was the best garlic parm I've ever had and were delicious too. I'd wait all day for Da Shoal Shack to cook me up something because it's going to be delicious every time. support this small biz!

I have been seeing all the great pictures of food they had been posting. So I went there to try…read moreit out. It looked like a meat and three menu that was not very exciting. Nothing like the pictures. So I ordered the chicken tenders - that was about an exotic as I could get. And they were pretty good. But not the best in town. And it cost $23. So unfortunately, I'm ruling this one out . But I'd give you an A+ on pictures and marketing your pictures are great

We went here a week ago and the food was soooooo good! I stuffed myself to the point I couldn't get…read moremore down and had to force myself lol. We definitely plan to make this another regular eat out places. It's a buffet so that's good. The atmosphere is gorgeous and we met Rhoda P. She was very nice and friendly.

Best fried pork chops and candies yam and the friendly service. Just wish it was open longerread more

I've never had food in Alabama that was delicious and yet still not full of sodium!!!…read more This place is a definite win!!!

Poor service and no seasoning in the food, The best employee you had moved on . God don't like…read moreugly. Watch how you treat people

I highly recommend the chicken and dressing and ox tails they are mouthwatering Amazing food and…read moregreat service!!! I will definitely be back..

My mom and I visited Minnie Lee's yesterday to give them a try while we were in Decatur. It's…read moreyummy - a good option for soul food! This restaurant is across the street from the fairly popular Francesco's Italian restaurant. Having been there before, I didn't have any troubles locating this place. The parking lot is a little rugged in spots but at least there's plenty of space. The inside is a little sparse but there's ample seating and some kind of cool drawings hanging on the walls. A portrait of who I can only assume to be Minnie Lee is near the entrance. Food is served cafeteria style by some very nice people. Seriously, the service was so warm and sweet. We felt very welcomed there. We both decided on fried chicken for lunch. My mom got the last breast from the batch so I wound up with a thigh, which isn't my favorite piece but I still like it okay. You can have more than two sides if you wish, but we didn't. I chose yams and fried potatoes as mine, while my mom got yams and cabbage. Note that their cabbage is cooked with sausage. For bread, they offered standard cornbread muffins or hot water cornbread, which the friendly staff recommended (good choice!). We both opted for sweet tea to drink. I'm not sure of the price because of course my mom snuck in and paid for both of our meals before I could notice! Lol. We found a clean booth and dug in quickly. Overall, the food was pretty good! This isn't necessarily a new favorite soul food place for me, but I'd definitely come back. The best item was honestly the cabbage! My mom let me taste a bite. So flavorful and perfect texture. This is real, southern-style cabbage (which is to say, probably not great for you...but quite tasty!). The hot water cornbread was also really good. It's different than the hot water cornbread I've had in the past; this version was very crispy on the outside with super soft, almost gooey, corny inside. It was yummy. The yams were also solid! Not the best I've ever had (flavor kind of one-note), but they were sweet and soft. The fried potatoes and fried chicken were both just okay. The fried potatoes weren't super hot or crispy, but the added flavor from the onions was nice. The fried chicken's breading was crispy and flavorful enough, but the meat, even on the thigh, was a bit dry. Neither were bad, but if I return in the future, I'd probably try something else first. We were too full for dessert, but they had pecan pie and banana pudding on display. Overall, lovely service and tasty food make this a solid option in the area.

Absolutely great food and super nice staff. They made great recommendations when ai was a first…read moretime patron. Definitely going back when I'm in town.

SO GOOD YALL. This is a Florence hidden gem. Perfect for a quick lunch break from work or if…read moreyou're in need of some goooood food. Everyone is so nice && just good people! Wings had great flavor and the loaded fries are the best you can find in the Shoals!!!

It's awesome All the time! I would recommend it every single day! Friendly, very clean! I give it aread more

The best salisbury steak in Alabama. I ordered salisbury steak with brown gravy and Mac n cheese…read more Came with two steaks and they tasted so good. Service was good too came with the refills on point. Definitely want to visit again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

E & N is officially on our family's list of favorites! A colleague recommended it, and just as I…read morewas about to settle for a drive-thru, my husband asked if I'd tried the new spot. I realized they were still open, so I decided to give them a try. I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, the owners' genuine Southern hospitality made me feel welcome. The fish was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The greens were flavorful, and the fried corn was on point. The only thing that could have made my plate even better was a piece of cornbread! Oh... the homemade tartar sauce was delicious. My daughter ordered the Polish sausage with fries, and my "man child" went with the chicken tenders and fries. Everything was cooked fresh to order, and they cleaned their plates, which says a lot. Great food, friendly owner, and top tier- excellent service. We'll definitely be back, and next time I'm trying breakfast because I've heard those scattered potatoes are a must!

The Oxtails are off the chain!! UCR, lol…read more They took our order right away and the food was ready in about 10 or 15 mins. The place is a little small but they make up for it in taste!

The Good - Swamp John's, I believe, has the best catfish in the Shoals area. I also believe that…read morethey're switch from frozen shrimp to fresh Gulf shrimp was a great move and the shrimp is also excellent and a good value. Usually the food is hot and fresh but there are some problems. The bad - The restaurants location is not the best as the parking lot is hazardous. My wife is handicapped and because she's wheelchair-bound it's dangerous to attempt to get into the restaurant. The parking lot has not been repaved and has several cracks in the pavement and is uneven in several places. Also when we did get it to go order after waiting about 30 minutes to get it, I believe it was forgot in the kitchen, and rather than remaking it they just sent it out to us. I did complain about it however we got no reply for management or from swamp johns about our complaint. I noticed there are some responses for management when you get a good report, which there are many good things to say about Swamp John's, but when there is a problem it's good to know that is also addressed and responded to and that you're not forgotten. On this occasion the dinner was a waste and yet the complaint went unanswered. I would definitely go back because I know the one time we did get cold food it was not typical but there are some things that could be improved such as the parking lot and responding to customer complaints when there is a problem.

I asked for a po boy with no lettuce and was given this. Bread with no but a couple of shrimp. This…read moreis just absolutely terrible. You should spend your money elsewhere.

I was sorta nervous at first... idk the vibe was weird - yes it was close to closing (4pm) We…read morewalked in at 320!! The food is in a buffet line setting a server/ cashier seem to have a attitude but I think that's just her lol the food was good but not hot! I can't complain this was the closest soul food place we could find!! Unfortunately there's not a lot of soul food restaurants where we were I ordered my usual chicken mac and cheese greens and yams the chicken was ok but cold the greens had no flavor the yams was delicious cut into big chunks (I like big chunks) the yams omg I bet they would be delicious if they were made into sweet potato pie!! The waitress was on point had our drinks and condiments already at the table - bathrooms clean I give this place 7/10 if the food was hotter maybe 8 I wish I had pics there were signs NO phones I didn't wanna be rude and I was starving lol

Stopped in for lunch while passing through. It was a solid choice. Walk up counter service, you can…read moreselect from the daily offerings and they prepare your plate for you as you move through the line. Old school, home cooking done very well. The interior is simple and basic, tables and chairs with the serving counter line to the right as you walk in. The afternoon of my visit, I opted for the fried chicken with pinto beans, mac and cheese with cornbread muffins. Along with both banana pudding and chess pie, oh my! Simple, delicious and easy. Makes for a solid meal. Some reviews complained about the staff, but every one that I spoke to were kind and friendly enough. One of the ladies took my water glass to an open table for me while I paid for my lunch. A solid 4 Stars good home cooking at a fair value. If you are in the area before 4pm, Dots is worth a stop 01128

Visiting Elvis Birthplace and made a stop for some delicious soul food. Cute small place, looks…read morelike it's run by a family. Great service and amazing food!!

I enjoyed every minute I spent at this place from the moment I walked out of my car and was greeted…read moreby a sweet lady in the parking who told me to go in and she'd be behind me to get my order. It felt like going to a relatives house for lunch. Staff and regulars just chatting away and tell me and my coworker stories about Aunite B. The place is a little hole in the wall that gave a nice warm feel to the atmosphere. The food was just what I needed and hit the spot. Those neck bones were seasoned to perfection and I was smiling the whole time I was eating. Will def make this my pit stop when passing through Tupelo again.