Odetta was awesome for lunch. I had the fried chicken, and it was crispy, hot, and full of flavor. The sides were solid too, and everything came out fast. The place feels welcoming and easygoing. I'd definitely go back read more

The service was excellent and the food was very good! The fried crackers and pimento cheese was fabulous.

In town for a work trip and got this recommendation. Everything was superb! Everything our group ordered was spectacular. The service on point and clearly very well trained! The atmosphere is great and the food was excellent! Not a single complaint. Get in early, coz it fills up fast! read more

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Wow! We went to Odette for dinner on Friday night. It was spectacular! We started with their foccocia bread, which was wonderful! Having read about the wonderful reviews of Odette's cheeseburger, I ordered it! It was without a doubt the best burger which I've ever eaten .. and I'm 70 years of age! Our server was wonderful. His recommendations were spot on. Odette's is a charm of a restaurant! Beautiful food & ambience! If you haven't been to Odette, you are missing out on an incredible dining experience! read more

We have eaten here often and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh, superbly seasoned, and always comes with the element of surprise. Arrive early or make reservations because they are busy, especially on the weekends. read more

We stopped at this beautifully, rustic spot in downtown Florence for brunch on UNA game day. We were seated immediately and our waiter was kind & attentive. I chose the snack plate and my husband got a burger. Both were so good & my "pick me up" drink was tasty! My fav was the sourdough toast... to die for!! read more

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Great drink selection in the middle of historic downtown . Friendly bartender I ordered the Coppa Steak, was cooked perfect and sides were delicious read more

Odette - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I came here for a birthday dinner and was very impressed with the food and drinks! I had the green drink cocktail and it was fantastic! I don't like cucumber, and they were willing to make the drink without. I also tried the peach cocktail and I could tell they used real peach juice which is sadly rare but makes a huge impact! The restaurant itself isn't very large, but it's very cute inside. I split the kale Caesar and rosemary focaccia with a friend and we loved both. I also got a cup of the tomato soup and it was probably the best I've ever had! Very rich though, not sure I could do a bowl. The service was the reason this isn't a 5 star review. It was dreadfully slow, and the restaurant was not busy. We arrived at 7, ordered drinks and a few apps, and he didn't come back until close to 8 and we had to ask to put in entrees at that point. Also, we had to pay a cake cutting fee just to store the cake in their fridge. Our server delivered it to our table along with small plates, but no forks, then he disappeared. I saw him on the back on his phone, so I went and asked a waitress if we could have forks. She was very kind and apologetic, and quickly remedied the situation. read more

Odette - Green drink - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

Was sad to see the price of their burger went up to $18, but it's still the best burger I've ever had. My wife and I typically get it with unsalted fries and extra ketchup (which is homemade) and that seemed to fix any heartburn issues lol. Great staff, service, ambience, and the prices for a nice dinner are reasonable. If you are visiting the Shoals, you HAVE to experience their burger! (their specials are also good :)) read more

We had a very nice lunch starting out with the creamy deviled eggs. I had the soup and salad combo with the mixed greens and chicken & wild rice soup. The salad was dressed perfectly with a nice crunch from the almonds, and the soup was warm and comforting on a dreary day. The rest of my party enjoyed their meals, and we would definitely return. read more

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Maybe we hit it on a bad day. Maybe it's just gone down. We didn't expect to stay all day, however. I will admit the cheeseburgers were good -- when they arrived after 50 minutes. Service was terrible. Drinking water was lukewarm. No salt and pepper on the table. Strangely, when I ordered coffee, the waiter added my cream and sugar himself in the back! Who does that?! We had to ask for forks for dessert. Dessert took 30 minutes. No Idea if we will return. read more

The service was exceptional. I was greeted when I entered by multiple people. I made a reservation though it wasn't really needed. The ambiance is nice; I'm a huge fan of low-lit areas. There was a lot of light from the bar area. I asked my server, Mary, what she recommended for a sweet drink and duly went with the Swingin Sunset. It was fresh, sweet, and mixed well. There wasn't an incredible amount of ice, either. I was served a bread + (sea salt?) butter bowl, which was incredibly tasty. The muffins seemed like they were made with browned butter and a hint of caramelization. The saltiness of the butter complimented the sweetness of the bread. It makes me want to learn how to make it, haha. I asked for food recommendations; she recommended the cheeseburger + gulf fish piccata. I wanted something different from a fish and burger so she ended up recommending the Crispy Potato Gnocci, which was a great choice. It was incredibly filling. The pork belly was crispy and mixed well with the rest of the ingredients in the dish. There was a nice umami + peppery bite. The price of food + drink is a little high, but it goes with saying that the quality of the items made it worth it. I'm glad they have a seasonal menu to provide variety. If I'm ever in town, I would love to come here for brunch or lunch. read more

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Wow! Just happened to be staying over in Florence. Great and knowledgeable service Comfortable setting. Outstanding food and drinks. I had the coconut tres leche for dessert. Wow!I will definitely come back! read more

We had a reservation at 5:45 pm on a Tuesday night and we arrived right on time and were promptly seated in the dining room. Casey, our server, was amazing! We started with cocktails which were delicious. There were four of us in the party and we were all from various parts of Georgia. Casey brought us a bread basket featuring homemade rosemary bread and corn muffins with whipped butter...yummy! We split two salads: the mixed greens and the strawberry salad. Two of us had the cheese burger, excellent, we especially enjoyed the thyme infused ketchup with the fries. One had the mahi mahi fresh Gulf dinner with shrimp, roasted cauliflower in a fennel sauce. She said it was great. The fourth had the steak tartar and the grilled asparagus and said it hit all the marks. For dessert, we shared a crème brûlée topped with an Apple compote. So good! I highly recommend this local favorite. read more

Odette - Bluewater Creek Cheeseburger, hold the bun, add avocado, fries with Mayo and Thyme infused house ketchup - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

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Took daughter & wife for dinner. I went the small plate route. Cornbread (little dry) Cauliflower Soup, Kale Cesar, Fried Oysters. All Gluten Free! They had Hangar Steak. Highly recommend and reservation needed. read more

Quite simply the finest establishment downtown. While some offerings are priced accordingly, the burger is exemplary--$16, served with proper fries and house-made condiments. It may be ordered rare with complete confidence, as the meat is ground under strict supervision, as it should be. A rare instance of discernment in an otherwise undistinguished dining landscape read more

I order a croze hermitage for $62 She don't show me the bottle She charge me $120 for the bottle The ginger beard manager don't move his ass from his seat to check the problem Never come back Unprofessional people read more

Our experience for our celebration of our daughter's Doctoral Degree Accomplishment & Our Son-In-Love's MBA Degree Accomplishment was phenomenal, everything from our appetizers to our Bloody Mary's to Our Entree's were delicious and superbly prepared! Thank You for a wonderful dining experience and a well-earned and deserved celebration to year's & year's of hard-work to cap off the final cherry on top of educational sundae! read more

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My dad and I love it! It is always one of our go to places to eat out for birthdays and celebrations

Great brunch and even better service! We had a party of 13 and they accommodated us flawlessly

Amazing and unique food with outstanding service. Downtown Florence is the best. I always enjoy eating at Odette's.

Fabulous mains that were delicately crafted and seasoned. A joy to the palate ! Service was superb and atmosphere was upscale and casual.. we tried the grilled pork chop over pasta special which was tasty and the green curry gulf fish dish which was also delicious. Good date night place ! read more

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The food was perfect! I had the Brussels sprouts grilled cheese, which was just the right blend of cheesy and the Brussels, and so crispy. My companion had a burger that he described as excellent. The service was friendly, attentive, and fast. We had a great Saturday lunch in this cute downtown spot! read more

Food, service, ambiance. Nice variety of food and drinks. My favorite place in Florence.

We are new residents of the 7 points area and wanted to get out a experience the area as residents, not visitors like we were in the past. My wife enjoys small plates, so I knew this would be a place to try. The atmosphere is classy old school and not too bougie, something we like and enjoy. We were greeted as soon as we came in the door and seated immediately. Hudson was our server and did an awesome job of telling us what the nightly specials were. My wife had her usual white wine, and I the Old Fashioned, I'm always a bit hesitant to order an Old Fashioned out due to them sometimes being too sweet, this was perfect! Bourbon forward and nicely done. We went with the sampler platter and an order of fried oysters. It was the perfect combination, the pimento cheese spread and fried crackers were delicious, the deviled eggs were outstanding and the sourdough toast was spot on. We plan on being more regular here once we move into our house in October. read more

Odette is one of our favorite restaurants in Florence. We often go to Odette's if we have something to celebrate or if we just want good service and good food. The menu changes regularly and the wine list is very comprehensive. We also love the atmosphere of Odette - it's stylish yet welcoming. read more

If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would! I had a few things in my visit -the deviled eggs. AMAZING -shaved cauliflower & roasted broccoli salad- OBSESSED with this! I want to make it at home. So so good. -the blue water burger (without a bun) and the gratin. Everything was to die for! I was full halfway through and couldn't stop eating. Everything was so fresh and plated beautifully. The staff- So friendly! The chief even came out to say hello. A friendly man at the bar recommend I try their sister location called Esters. If I am ever in Florence again, I will be back! read more

Odette - I had the Bluewater Creek Farm Cheeseburger (without a bun) and the Broccoli-cauliflower gratin - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

If you're religious or have different beliefs, it's best not to express them openly or wear anything that represents them, as the staff will only talk badly about you once they walk away. I've seen customers come in wearing something political or discussing their religion, and I overheard Odette's servers and hosts speaking negatively about them based solely on their outfit and beliefs. The food is overpriced and mediocre for a place that calls itself "fine dining." Your best bet is to go somewhere else. read more

The prices are not my favorite, but the food is worth it! Great spot for dinner and drinks with friends or family. read more

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We had a huge lunch before coming, so weren't very hungry and only had appetizers/small plates here. When we sat down, we noticed the table had not been cleaned as there was a lipliner stick included in my place setting. Ordered the quail, gnocchi, sourdough toast, and eggplant dip- all were ok but tasted very similar, like liquid smoke. We ended up being glad we were full when we arrived. However, the service was excellent! Our waitress (Fiorella, I believe) was extremely patient and knowledgeable. My husbands grandmother was curious about the fried saltines, so the waitress just brought her a sample, with pimento cheese to try-- I have never had a waitress do that before and thought it was a very kind touch! We did not try any cocktails but I was very impressed with the selection. read more

Wonderful, really flavorful dishes. We had beef ribs/ramen and the fall vegetable plate. Food is extremely well-seasoned. Service was good. Drinks were just okay. Cocktail menu needs some vision. read more

Somehow in just one evening I was at Odette's twice for cocktails. Came away clearly impressed with creativity, delivery, service and value. There's a great vibe to this old historic building nestled in the downtown business district of Florence. Cool vibe and cool cocktails: that's head to beat. Their Old Fashioned was well balanced and presented. I also tried the Rhud Dude--tasty concoction with Rye whiskey and a hint of rhubarb. Food? I will come back to Shosls Fest and give it a try--food menu was as diverse and creative as the drink menu. read more

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Odette is a fantastic restaurant from service all the way down to the cuisine! One of the best places to eat in the Shoals!

Went for Mother's Day. Food was not hot coming out of the kitchen.. Service was great Our waiter was attentive. Great atmosphere.A little loud. Will return read more

A little gem in Florence, Alabama. Escalated food, the prices can be a little escalated too. Great service.

Food is amazing, great service! I love how they change the menu frequently. A definite gem in Florence, AL.

Lovely venue in downtown Florence. Staff are knowledgeable and efficient. A bit loud as it's an open restaurant floor plan. this does not take away from the ambience. We enjoyed our meals: kale Caesar and Gnooci with deviled eggs. read more

We really enjoyed the food here. We are here two nights in a row. We came back the second night just to get the gnocchi again. We sat at the bar the first night and at a table the next. The servers were attentive. The first night we chose five small plates/snacks to share. We asked the server to send it out in courses, but we got it all at once. It was fine, but it felt a little like Cracker Barrel with all those plates in front of us. (This was a SMALL thing and did not detract from the deliciousness of the food.) If I ever visit Florence again, I will definitely be back! read more

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Great place to stop in on a hot day and get a refreshing drink at the bar. Very nice atmosphere

While sitting across the street enjoying my dinner yesterday, I see this intimate restaurant with a great bourbon selection. Although I am not bourbon fan, they do have Macallan. I ordered it neat the way God intended it to be. I ordered the crispy potato gnocchi (small plate). What a great way to start. I loved the braised brisket that came with the dish. I tried to eat slow to enjoy the flavors. I give myself a 'D' because I inhaled it. Since the gnocchi was so good, I had to explore their dessert, and one of them caught my eye, the chocolate pavé. What an awesome dessert! I had to force myself to slow down to enjoy it. Gonna give myself a 'C-' after realizing the speed with which I ate my entrée. If you are in Florence, Alabama and you want a great selection of bourbons and fantastic food, well, you gotta hit this place. Enjoy! read more