I booked a private graduation dinner at Central in the Cellar room. I contacted the restaurant only…read morea couple of days in advance and they were able to put together a great event for me. Everyone loved the gorgeous space and food. I especially loved the private bathrooms and seating areas. The staff was very kind. They printed and set up name cards for me before arrival. Communication prior was great. Everything went well and we had a great time. With the added bartender and outside dessert fee, the total was roughly $105/person for 18 people. This included the pimento cheese board, wedge salad, entree, and small dessert. It is a tiny bit pricey for the size of the entrees, but was worth it for the private space, service, and quality.

Central is a nicer restaurant in downtown Montgomery. I came here with colleagues. It is a nicer…read moreplace, but it's fairly chatty and loud inside. The service was great and the food came out without too much of a wait given the size of our group. Our waiter was also very thorough and helpful. I got the Cauliflower Steak and an espresso martini. The martini was excellent, but the cauliflower steak was just fine. I am vegetarian and they didn't have a ton of veggie options, but it's also not exactly what they are trying to cater to.

Great place and I will be back!…read more FOOD I had the John Wayne burger with added bacon jam. Loved it! Got some comeback for for the fries and my buddy liked his boneless wings. Get a sweet treat on your way out! I LOVED the brownie. Fudge goodness. DRINK Of course this is one of the main reasons people come here. The pour your own drink system is very cool. They had lots of glassware options and a good range of beer styles along with wine, seltzers, and vodka based drinks. STAFF Both of the staff members were great with suggestions and explaining the drink selection to me. ATMOSPHERE Several people walked in and were immediately clearly impressed with the one this place puts off from the start. Can't wait to see you again!

stopped by while on a business trip. Got a nice greeting, and clear instructions on using the self…read morepour taps. Fair selection of beers , with a broad variety of styles. Interestingly , had a strong group of sours. food was solid, filling. my burger was above average in quality. my only complaint was the seating is not very comfortable. I will be back !

Such a great place to eat, and the owner and family are just as great. First experience with this…read morerestaurant, but it won't be our last when we drive up 65.

I'm so glad we found this cute place where to eat during our trip from Atlanta. The Venezuelan lady…read morewho owes and works here, is super friendly and a great cook. We had the experience of having their lunch buffet and everything we ate was absolutely delicious. It's a great place for a birthday lunch.

When we went there in 2021, it was fairly good. The older waitresses oozed the old south charm. And…read morethe food? It was like a good Southern family home cooking place. Now, I don't know what has happened since then, but something did. To begin with, the place always looked "used". It had been there a long time and that's expected but this time the chairs looked badly worn and the carpet was in need of help. But it looked clean over all. The workers were friendly but very busy. They had a teenage boy who seated us who was in need of some grooming. But he was polite, so we let it slide. The waitress was very casual and nice as well. But it looked like this one poor lady was handling the entire side of the place by herself. I can overlook all of the above if the food is good but... To begin with, I ordered the same meal I ate in 2021 and yes, I remembered it! As a turkey lover, I recalled it as a Thanksgiving kind of meal that I enjoyed which was why I ordered it again. It was billed on the menu as: Sliced turkey, stuffing, three sides and cranberry sauce. I could eat Thanksgiving 365! And that first time was like reliving Thanksgiving at Moms. Not this time. Aside from being out of broccoli (which limited the green sides down to green beans and/or collard greens- which I do not like) there was an issue with things not being as presented in the menu. The "stuffing" or "dressing" was a small heap of mushy something. It was thin, watery and bland. Horrible! The "sliced turkey" was fractured white meat of turkey, fractured so much that it seemed to meld into the mushy dressing. The two were undiscernable. And it, too, was bland. There was something they called turkey gravy but it was definitely a canned or otherwise prepackaged gravy: bright yellow in color and gloppy in texture. The mashed potatoes were fine, a little salty but fine, though I am not sure if they were homemade or from mix or what. The "green beans" were not what I had before. Before I had what, at worst, had been frozen green beans, though well-seasoned and cooked through. This time I was given Italian beans from a can that had no flavor to them. And then there was the mac n cheese. The test of a good Mom and Pop place is the M&C and this batch failed. Over cooked elbow macaroni in a non-saucy glob of light orange gunk that tasted like flour and not cheesy at all. If that sounds bad, worse was the pie. They used to serve cake and some damn good cake, too! But we were told today they serve pies. I ordered the lemon meringue. I make lemon meringue pie so I know fully well what one should taste and look like and this was NOT it! The fill looked like leftover banana pudding with the bananas extracted. It wasn't set and the meringue slid off of it. The meringue itself had a wateriness that I couldn't quite figure out but it was lightly toasted on top. The corn muffins were good, though they could have gone without being dunked in butter. Over all, I cannot give this place the report I would have liked to have given a landmark in Montgomery. Its sad, too.

Martin's was like a little bit of home. For those raised in the south, you know what I mean when I…read moresay butter peas, collard greens and fried chicken. The two meat came with another side so chose the broccoli casserole. Had I come on the day when the fried green tomatoes or fried okra were the option, I definitely would have swapped out the broccoli casserole. Generous portions and I easily could have split this meal with someone. They definitely know southern cooking here. It's not a fancy place by any means, just good cooking. Our server seemed a bit tired or put out, I couldn't tell which thus the 4 stars. I did go later afternoon following the lunch rush so that could have been the issue.

Great food and great service. Gerald is the best! Just wish they'd get a separate fryer for those…read moreof us with a shellfish allergy.

Had dinner here while visiting for the night. Food was…read moreaverage. Wings were crispy but the sauce choices are just ok. The lemon pepper rub was almost inedible it was so salty. Service was very inattentive and we had to ask someone to find our server a few times.

First time. It's been on my list for decades and I finally made it. I had the Ribeye steak and a…read morehouse salad. The salad was simple but nothing special. The steak was excellent. While I was eating I noticed that the Tuesday special was Prime Rib. I am coming back for that one. Service was prompt and you are immediately given the check in case you are in a hurry. Lines can be long so get there early.

Had just a hamburger, and it was very good! Staff were very friendly. Prices on food very…read morereasonable. Highly recommended.

This place is wild in so many ways. I would have never pictured a place like this existing in…read moresouthern Alabama, yet here it is, thriving and expanding. Allow me to explain. It defies all logic of concept. It's not a restaurant, but it is. It's not a grocery store, but is.... It's not a liquor store, but... It's such an interesting evolution of business man. You could never just start something like this. It's just been percolating for a good while and just evolving along the way. They now are in the whole building they lease as the concept has grown. I love to see a family business evolve and grow! It's call Derk's Filet and Vine. I was thinking steakhouse when I heard we were going here. It is a butcher shop (slash) wine and beer store (slash) grocery store (slash) caterer (slash) that happens to also sell a wildly popular Meat and Three Caferteria Style lunch that lines up people sometimes in the hundreds. Insanity. My reasons for being here are even more insane to be honest. Nonetheless, I am so glad to have had the opportunity to see this place while I am still alive. The folks working here are fantastic! Super helpful and friendly. I dig some AL hospitality! I had never been to Montgomery before. My lunch was too freaking notch!! Yum. Yum! I'll be back. It's in the stars. Written well before you or I were around or awake to realize. Can't wait to eat some fried chicken next time!! '26 - 33

First time here and is reminiscent of a bygone era. Can tell there's lots of regulars that come…read morehere, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Word to the wise - don't come after 1 and expect a full selection of food. At that point, you'll have to pick from whatever is left, but it will be affordable and tasty.

A great place to hang with friends, enjoy a brew, play some board games and meet new people.read more

What a great spot. Very laid-back plenty of seating, very welcoming, and of course cold beers for a…read morehot summer day in Montgomery, Alabama. Great gear will definitely represent with Pride

The Food is amazing! They have a daily menu so some items change depending on the day. The fried…read moreChicken was so moist and flavorful with a nice crispy skin. The greens were amazing! The service was amazing and friendly. The ambiance is nice and friendly.

good food, good atmosphere, down home and comfy. definitely a go back over and over.read more

Amazing food, staff is very nice. Best soul food in Alabama staff is sweet and kind. The chef is…read morethe best. This was wonderful.

Great food and staff! They handled our tour bus with efficiency and care. A very good experience!read more