Odette

Decided at the last minute to give this place a try, glad we did…read more The restaurant is bigger than it looks from the street, but it's nice and cozy inside. There's about 8 or 9 tables and a few chairs along the bar to eat at. My wife ordered a glass of Chardonnay, which she said was very good. I ordered a Makers Mark Old Fashioned and it was spot on! My wife got the spaghetti and meatballs, she said the meatballs were terrific! I ordered the panko crusted pork cutlet sandwich with house made chips, everything was fantastic. The cutlet was as big as my head. Everything is made fresh to order. The service was fast and accurate. Found our new favorite spot in Florence, we will be returning.

I used to go there quite often. That was about 5 years ago…read more It was almost perfect. Food was always fantastic. Service excellent. It was our go to spot. But their hours of service can be difficult to navigate

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My table facing the front door. Menu specials

Wildwood Tavern

4.5(132 reviews)

We had a lovely and inexpensive meal this evening, starting with a warm welcome by the bartender as…read morewe lucked out to get the other booth when we arrived. Drinks were ordered and it was nice to see non-alcoholic beers on offer. We got one of those and one local draft. For dinner, Mrs. K. selected the veggiewich and I chose a Dapper Dog. Real pub grub stuff here and it was fabulous. My "loaded" chips included cheese and banana peppers. It was all delicious and a special credit for an actual crunchy pickle! We had a nice time and I can see a return in the future!

Local, v homey, popular, somewhat divey, friendly pub eatery got recommended on my visit to…read moreFlorence. Not a quiet place, so if u can get over that, u will dig the esoteric atmosphere. Was a bit skeptical at first, they have a limited menu focused on 'hot dogs'; So I ordered the Jalapeño Popper Veggie Dog, .. .. Hit The SPOT. Loaded with sliced jalapeños, and a novel ranch type condiment. Never had a 'dog' like this. Everything comes loaded with their custom 'chips', plastered with chz, onions, & I don't know what. Original and Tasty. Check out the active bar pic; looks like it feels. Groups of adults 'talking' at each other :)

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Dapper Dog at Wildwood Tavern, Florence

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Front of Wildwood Tavern, Florence

Esther’s Eatery

4.8(25 reviews)

1.1 mi

Surprisingly great food!! Cute little slot, vegetarian options, and the cookies were great too!…read moreWill definitely eat here every time I'm in the Shoals!

A great little find in Florence. The food wash fresh light and refreshing, with unique and rich…read moreflavor. Having it made fresh in front of you, you get what you want. The service is what you expect from a small town southern boutique, sweet as southern tea. The restaurant itself is a quiet, inviting space. Perfect for an intimate lunch of two.

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The Pie Factory

4.1(123 reviews)

Courtnay was FABULOUS! Great service! Great food! She was helpful with the menu and even better…read moreexplaining Hoopties. God bless the South!

We stopped by for lunch. Seated ourselves but we were greeted promptly by Courtney. She did an…read moreamazing job taking care of us and making recommendations. We opted for 1/2 Muscle Shoals Sound and 1/2 Sweet Margueritte. Pizza and drinks came out promptly with a complimentary side of ranch. Pizza was thin and crisp, no flop. The MSS had a "hot sauce" smell but it only enhanced the flavor of the pepperoni and sauce. The SM was a little in the dry side, only being an olive oil base. Pizza was large enough that we each had a slice for leftovers. Atmosphere was more of a bar vibe but at 1 PM is was quiet and quant. Overall good experience. Courtney made it even better!

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Sweet heat pizza

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Skull above our table

On the Rocks

4.2(31 reviews)

Your straightforward city bar, sitting in the alluring Florence AL area, off Court St…read more Fried classics come in v. nicely- See their Jalapeño Cheese Sticks, Onion Rings, or Creamy Spinach Dip; If trying to lose weight, Stay away. Staff on it and v Kind helpful; Know their way round drink menu ;) Let u do ur own thing; v available for any needed orders or requests. 4 Wide-Screens on to zone out if needed. Not a family or date night place so set expectations ;) Most clientele appear as local regulars.

I've been coming to On The Rocks for years with friends, family, and colleagues, and always have a…read morepleasant experience. Friendly and skilled bartenders serving ice cold beer, good burgers and nachos, and a welcoming southern "dive" atmosphere.

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Beef tacos on tuesdays

The Red Clay Table

4.2(37 reviews)

3.0 mi

Great food and service. Their filets rs are so tender. Delicious. Ive been to three dinners and…read morethe wait staff and cook were all hands on deck. The room was beautiful. Filet mignon, salmon are outstanding.

Service was great. We just had apps. Salmon dip- I don't know if it was the chips or the dip itself…read morebut the salt level was at 11. Also had the fried okra and it was so salty we could not eat it.

Door too wide to close but they still installed lock.

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Oliver Apple Pie Wine

The Chicago Cafe

4.5(61 reviews)

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College Staple - Late Night Gold…read more There's just something about a college town spot like this. After a night out, you end up at Chicago Cafe like it was meant to happen. This food is excellent and honestly one of a kind for what it is. Prices are dirt cheap, but the quality is way better than you'd expect. If you go, get the classic sweet heat dog, the meat lovers pizza with ranch, and a Pepsi Zero. That combo doesn't miss. It's the perfect place for lunch, a midnight snack, or just hanging with friends. Seating is limited, but you can usually find a spot. Overall: 5/5 this place has my heart.

Fantastic little hole in the wall! I had a special hotdog with a tasty Mediterranean pickled salad…read moreon top and my son had the chili cheese dogs. The hotdog is literally to die for!!!! So salty and yummy with a great seeded bun! Also, great service!

The Sweet-heat Dog

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Outdoor view

Ray's At The Bank

3.8(50 reviews)

1.0 mi

Had been waiting for the perfect time to eat at Ray's at the Bank. Checked their website to see if…read morereservations were required due to it being Valentine's weekend with nothing posted that reservations were required. Waited an hour for them to open so we would be sure to get seated only to be turned away at the door because we did not have a reservation. Poor management!! We live over an hour away and did not get to experience their wonderful menu that was planned. Sadly disappointed and do not think we will return to give them an opportunity. I hope that no other couple had this experience there. I would have gladly made a reservation had it been posted on their website!!!

My husband saw this restaurant, about a mile from our hotel (Hampton Inn and Suites). I didn't…read morereview it as I was happy to let my husband choose for once. This is a quaint little restaurant that was nicely decorated for the Christmas holiday. We chose our table and were attended to immediately. There were two other tables of 5 and 4 customers when we arrived around 1:30 pm. I noticed they close at 3 and open again at 5 pm. The special of the day was red beans and rice with andouille sausage served with corn bread which my husband ordered. I was surprised because I was pretty sure he chose this restaurant because it had the word "ribs" on the menu. He said his beans and rice were a little bland and his cornbread was average. I tasted it and have to agree it could use more seasoning. I ordered the brisket platter which included two sides. I ordered cornbread salad and macaroni salad. The brisket was delicious served baked as two types of sauce were offered-red and yellow (mustard). I have to say I liked my brisket without the sauce. A slice of Texas toast was also on the platter. I offered some of the brisket and the toast to my husband so I can't comment on the buttered toast. I chose the cornbread salad because I had never heard of it. It was interesting. It was a cold salad that included crumbled cornbread, diced celery, onion, green pepper, corn, and I think pimento binded together with a light dressing and served in a scoop. The macaroni salad was plain ole southern elbow macaroni with a tangy mayo based dressing. Both salads were tasty and I enjoyed them. Good food but nothing that says I would drive out of the way to come here. Our server was working alone and was efficient as she waited the 3 tables, including serving wine and drinks from the bar. We took a pint of their smoked pimento cheese with us and had some of it for dinner with some sausage and crackers. It was tasty. We didn't get dessert here but noticed a bakery across the street that was calling our name..

Special of the day-red beans and rice with andouille sausage

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Biscuit platter with corn bread salad and macaroni and sweet tea

North Wood Social

4.7(31 reviews)

1.1 mi

Their trivia was lots of fun and the bartender was awesome. The food and vibe were cool tooread more

I have now been twice to this quaint restaurant and bar in Florence, Alabama. It is in a less…read morecrowded part of town, just a minute from the UNA campus. The menu is simple and straight forward, but special and creative! We have had the BEST service both times with Jennifer. She is an awesome ambassador for North Wood! We had the burgers on our last visit, and they were literally one of the best burgers we have eaten! Double smashed patty with thick bacon. Delicious!!!! Try it!!!

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The Carriage Wine & Market

4.7(18 reviews)

0.1 mi

We've been frequenting The Carriage since 2019. It's easily our favorite local bar! The bartenders…read moreand owners are friendly and knowledgeable, so if you're uncomfortable with selecting a wine or unsure of what you'd like, they can easily help you find something! They have a large variety of wines - trust me, you'll find something you love! Try the seasonal slush for sure. They also offer delicious bar snacks (dips, boards, caviar). It's located perfectly in downtown Florence, with a cozy atmosphere indoor and out. You can grab purple cups to venture around local events with, or stay and enjoy the conversation!

Cute little wine bar. In addition to wine, they have a couple cocktails and a few beers to choose…read morefrom. There are also a handful of food options available. We had the roasted red pepper hummus and it was a nice little snack.