They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the Pelham Diner is a great spot to…read moregrab that all important meal. It is a smaller diner, but the service was friendly and the food was good. It has that old school diner feel to it, which I can definitely appreciate. This place has a lot of positives, so I would definitely recommend here.

This great local place makes you feel like you've been on a trip to Mayberry. The friendly staff…read morewelcomes and talks to most of the customers as if they are locals. The food was excellent and served quickly. I came in for a great southern breakfast. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. There aren't many spots like this around anymore.

This was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The fried green tomatoes were a…read moreclear favorite... perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. I hate tomatoes. But theeeeeeeese? OMG. I also had the smokehouse burger, and it was hands-down one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked just right. What really stood out beyond the food was the overall experience. The staff was incredibly nice, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing, which made us feel right at home. The restaurant itself was clean and comfortable, and even the bathrooms were spotless, which always says a lot about a place. It also hasn't been very busy the times we've gone, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Even so, the food came out quickly and was still hot and fresh, which is the best of both worlds. We actually loved it so much that we went back again just a couple of days later, and it was just as good the second time around. If you're looking for great Southern food, friendly service, and a laid-back dining experience, Dale's Southern Grill is definitely worth a visit. The ONLY thing I didn't like was the kids' chicken finger meal. I tried one of the chicken fingers when biting it to give to my toddler, and it wasn't good. The taste was weird and it was gummy. I ended up not giving her them.

Dale's Grill, Hoover, Alabama…read more Family owned, Southern specialties, $10 lunches from 11-4 daily....... Meat and 3 Southern restaurants have dwindled over the years, but we still have a few that are proud to serve home-cooked meals from scratch. Dale's is a family-owned restaurant, following the meat plus vegetables plus desserts formula that we've always loved. With a cozy diner vibe, Dale's has more booths than most restaurants, plus big tables, so you can easily accommodate your family and friends. There are Southern recipes (I'll attach menus) and daily specials. The daily specials are a steal for $10 from 11-4. The wait staff are courteous and will keep the tea coming. Just like you like it!

Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz)…read moreEverything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM

Finally made it to the Front Porch. We heard fabulous things about this place, so thought we would…read morecheck it out. Had an enjoyable dinner on the patio. It was nice and not too loud. Our waiter was great and had lots of suggestions. We ended up with the blackened chicken pasta and pimento cheeseburger. The burger was cooked to perfection and tasty. The bun itself was a little thinner than what I am used to but still good. The pimento cheese was not my favorite, as it seemed to lack something. The sweet potato fries with caramel sauce were delicious and great accompaniment to any burger. The pasta was just your average dish. They did have a nice cocktail menu... Ended up with a blueberry lemon drop martini and absolutely delicious. Will we be back? Yes... There are some other things we would like to try.

Always great meat and vegetables for lunch! Attentive staff and great prices for the meal you get.read more

Sarris Cafe is a lovely little family owned business. It's a meat and three with Greek flair!…read more Sarris is set up cafeteria style; you walk up and order your food. Different specials are run daily. The restaurant owners are tech savvy, and specials are posted every day on Facebook. The folks who plated our food were incredibly warm and lovely. They gave my dad an extra corn muffin when they saw he got beans and greens. Can't do that without cornbread! My mom and I both got vegetable plates. We had squash casserole, Mac and cheese, yams, fried okra, mashed potatoes and gravy, and yeast rolls. I know, I know - we went light on the vegetables. Their squash casserole is talked up as their specialty, and it was very good. Nice squash and onion flavor. Mac had great cheddar flavor and wasn't overcooked. Delicious, actually house-made yeast rolls. And the fried okra, heavily breaded, has an awesome crunch! Mashed potatoes were the weak link; I've had much better. Yams were the perfect balance of cinnamon and sweetness, but without being overpowering. My dad got the fried snapper with pinto beans and collards. He liked it all. My mom thought the pintos were too salty, but I just thought they had a nice meaty flavor. Corn muffin was a little dry. The fried snapper was crispy and not fishy at all! Big win there. We all agreed we'd return if we found ourselves in the neighborhood again.

Farrelleys for my birthday dinner!!…read more We've been here several times and have never been disappointed! They have an amazing happy hour from 4-6. I got a marg ($8) and the baked pimento cheese dip to start - served with pita. ($7) I loved my pan seared scallops with grits and broccolini. The cranberry bacon "jam" really adds so much flavor and create the perfect bite when you add all components together. ($34) Dad and David got the meatloaf and loved. It comes with house made BBQ, potatoes and broccolini. ($28) Perfect for when you want to go to an upscale meal but still have to make your man happy - this is literally a "meat and potatoes" dish. Mom got the Paneed chicken with brown butter sauce, mashed potatoes and spinach. She had no complaints! ($28) Service was very friendly and parking was no issue at all! This is a perfect place for a big group because there's something for everyone. It's casual, comfortable but still feels on the upscale side of things. We will be back!

Our family enjoyed our first meal here today for a delicious brunch. Heavon B provided good…read moreservice. The food was very good and the servings were ample. The pimento cheese dip appetizer was outstanding. Definitely recommend the traditional breakfast and the French toast. The cheese grits were really good. My daughter, Emily Grace, took the pictures *

My wife and I have eaten there numerous times over the last few years. A few months ago the service…read morewas so bad we said we'd never go back. We decided to give it another try recently and have been back three times. They have righted the ship big time. The service the last three times has been exceptional. From the friendly greets and goodbyes at the front door to the food we couldn't be happier. Tonight Emma took great care of us. She was super attentive and pleasant and her demeanor was fantastic. The previous two visits felt the same. We even met the new GM and to say she has completely changed the vibe would be an understatement. The food has always been great and now the service is equally as good. I have over thirty years in the restaurant industry and I can honestly say these guys are amazing.

Starting off i have been here quite a few times. And each time I have absolutely loved it and what…read morethis amazing dining restaurant brings to Pelham. I was able to come to have a team meeting and I was able to enjoy a dish of Voodoo Shrimp to start out and finish up with the Shrimp and Grits/Bacon. The staff and service was amazing and checked on us multiple times. Cannot say enough about them. The restaurant was also super clean and tidy so I really appreciate that when I walked in. The restaurant is in what used to be an Old Elementary School Building and they transformed it into a fully unique experience. The music in the background was soft and the bar and tables looked so nice. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to or visiting Pelham to eat!

excellent staffing up front. most helpful…read more most importantly our meal arrived fast and hot. not to mention good. don't miss the beef tart with jerk sauce or the gravy smothered pork chop.

As Duke, I declare and decree this Soul Food Cafe as the best restaurant in Hoover, AL…read more This hidden gem isn't so hidden, in fact, it is well known beyond the City. We frequently visit this location and the ambience is always 10 out of 10. The staff is well versus with the climate of the customers. They often check to make sure you have everything you need, plus a little bit more. The smiles and the vibrant welcome in this restaurant is superb. To describe the food is beyond comprehension in words, I believe after trying the catfish plate the crispiness of the outside golden shell, the melting texture and the moisture of the inside of every catfish is superb with every bite and is a 10 out of 10. My goal is to try the whole menu! 10 out of 10

Second time going here and it was pretty good. The fried green tomatoes are still my favorite side…read more Very nice and crunchy with salt on top. I got the same meat as I did last time and the herb roasted chicken was very good. Chicken was not dry at all. My fiancé got the fried catfish and it was pretty good as well. I thought the breading was really good, but I would add a little salt to it if it was me. The only con that I have for this restaurant is that the person taking your order is so loud it is a little disturbing to eat inside.

I stopped by today and got dinner for my partner and me. The fried green tomatoes were half and…read morehalf, half of a tomato and the other half tasted like tasteless batter, the corn bread was greasy and tasteless, the herb broiled chicken had been sitting so long it had shrivelled to the size of the palm of my hand, if I wake up sick tonight it was the coleslaw the liver tastes gamey cobbler was tasteless... Al for just $56 into the garbage. WARNING!!!

I've been wanting to try this spot for the longest and finally was able to stop by today. It's a…read morenice cozy place with a welcoming staff. I ordered a meat and two sides (fried catfish, mac n cheese & cabbage). I had to meal to go. I really enjoyed the meal. The cabbage was perfectly seasoned (not too much not too little), the mac n cheese was good. And catfish was fried nicely... just right. The portions were good and I was full after eating most of the food (I couldn't eat the last bite of the fish - I tried). I will definitely return to try other menu options.

Today, while I was driving through Bessemer, Alabama, I noticed a Soul food restaurant (The Back…read morePorch). This place reminded me of Soul Food restaurants in my hometown. I walked in around 11:30am today and there was a line of customers waiting for Sunday dinner. I ordered the "Sunday special "of Baked chicken with cornbread dressing/cranberry sauce with side of collard greens and macaroni and cheese with cornbread. Also, I ordered an extra side of cabbage greens. Oh my goodness, the food was very delicious! I enjoyed eating my dinner in the patio area of the front of the restaurant on this beautiful day. The customer service was amazing! I will visit this restaurant again soon during the week.

This is some really good fried chicken. Great skin, super fresh, moist, all the things. We split…read morethe 3 piece dark meal with fries, and it hit the spot. I had a nice, crispy diet coke. We had the hot tamales to start, which were pretty good as well. The atmosphere is very kid friendly, and service was good. They've got a full bar. I'm not normally all the way out in Alabaster like this, but would definitely come here again.

Stopped at this location during a road trip, I have been to Champy's in Chattanooga before. Was…read moreexcited and the food/ambiance was good as usual. Only concern was I asked for Champy's sauce with the tender basket, looked at it in the parking lot and noticed it looked like their honey mustard instead. Tried it, confirmed it tasted like honey mustard, then went inside with my receipt asking for it to be switched for Champy's sauce. Spoke to a waitress (not the one who helped us at drive thru) and I explained that I wanted Champy's sauce. She said "uh huh" confused and I held up what I had saying it tasted like honey mustard. She said yes Champy's sauce is honey mustard based. I told her I've been to (and worked as a teenager) at Champy's before in Tennessee and the color was more yellow than the orange I'm used to (like they added too much honey mustard) and again it tasted exactly like honey mustard. She explained that the Champy's sauce (and red heat) recipe was different at their location. I took her answer and left. Not sure if I indeed had honey mustard (they come in the same containers) and she didn't want to double check or if their Champy's sauce recipe really is just primarily honey mustard. I think the people of Alabama are missing out though on the champys sauce from the original location in Chattanooga, not sure why there is so much variation between locations. Other than that, everything was great!