I have got to say, this was a VERY pleasant surprise. I knew it was going to be good based on the past reviews, but I had no idea just how good. Everything about this restaurant is good. The atmosphere is great, the service is amazing, the drinks are fantastic and the food is absolutely wonderful! There are plenty of places in Florence to eat. Sure you can eat high in the sky, but you won't have a better dinner than here. read more

Always amazing food and the service is usually great. The atmosphere is fancy and makes you forget you are in a small southern town!

Wow! Great spot, great food, great servers. If in the area, you MUST try it. I ordered the catfish entree--absolutely fabulous. The menu was just grand. Five stars for sure. read more

Florence, Alabama is a neat town. Great shops and awesome restaurants! This place was fabulous! The house salad was very good. The fish was very tasty. We will be back for sure! read more

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A friend from the area recommended Odette, and it did not disappoint. The food was outstanding! I had the "deviled farm eggs two ways" as an appetizer, and they were quite tasty. For my meal I had the pickle-brined chicken sandwich with roasted apple and pumpkin soup. Both were absolutely delicious! The chicken breast was battered and fried--very crispy and not greasy at all. The roasted poblano slaw gave the sandwich a nice flavor and texture. The roasted apple and pumpkin soup with toasted pecans and cheddar was amazing. I will definitely be getting that again next time. Unfortunately, I didn't have room for dessert, but the desserts looked impressive as well. Next time... read more

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I think this place has the absolute BEST freshly ground hamburgers. They have good food, service and atmosphere all around. The only complaint is the owner has never visited our table when we are in the restaurant. I have seen her go from table to table, but never ours. It's a little off-putting. Even if she knows the customers she's speaks to, we are repeat customers as well. Make it a point to talk to everyone, even if it's only a "hi, how are you enjoying your evening?" That's the only reason I didn't give it five stars. The food is unique, fresh and spot-on, though. read more

My mom highly recommended Odette for our dinner during a weekend trip to Florence, and we enjoyed a wonderful meal! My cocktail was excellent, and the vegetable plate was one of the best entrees I've had in a while. The friendly, professional service and laid back vibe were so refreshing! I can't wait to return. read more

A staple for girls night and date night. I've never had anything bad at Odette. A must eat if you're in Florence!

The best wine pairing dining experience I've ever had...and the best meal of our entire epicurean adventure in the Deep South. Genius expressed on plate I was wowed. Each course was my favorite and they kept coming! Genius wine pairing. Fun, casual atmosphere too made for a relaxing meal. read more

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Great oysters and deviled eggs Weller's bourbon available. Friendly staff. Will definitely come back

On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, I attended a special event at Odette Restaurant. "A Tasting of Fine Bourbons" featured 6 very rare bourbons and a wonderful meal prepared by the chefs of Odette. The host and master of ceremonies, Brian Lovejoy, was very knowledgeable and did a great job with bourbon selections and all the details of this event. The chefs Josh Quick and John Cartwright also prepared a sumptuous selection of foods to compliment the bourbons. Of the six bourbons, only one is currently produced. In order of tasting, Old Fitzgerald (Stitzel-Weller) 1966-1972, 100 proof; Blanton's Straight from The Barrel, 2004-2013, 127.3 proof; Pappy Van Winkle 23 year, 1993-2016, 95.6 proof; Jim Beam 8 Pin, 1944-1952, 86.8 proof; President's Choice, For Distinguished Gentlemen, 1960-1968, 90.3 proof; and a pre-prohibition bottle of Old Grandad, 1917-1932, 100 proof. Appetizers were served with the first three tastings- Thick-Cut Molasses Bacon, Deviled Eggs, Buttermilk and Angel Biscuits, fried Chicken Skins with Poblano Pimento Cheese, and Red Eye BBQ Ribs. Every appetizer was exceptional, without exception. The main course followed the fourth tasting and consisted of three different small servings all served on one plate somewhat tapas style. All were well prepared and I heard nothing but raves from everyone around me about the food. Roasted Duck Hot Brown with Bacon-Tomato Jam, Prime Rib with Horseradish Cracker & Herb Jus and Hoisin Roasted Salmon with New Potato Salad, Pickled Onions & Sorghum Vinaigrette complimented each other and the bourbon in an interesting manner. It was like a fine-dining meal three course meal. Deserts accompanied the final two bourbons served family style. Pecan Pie, Caramel Cake and Burnt Honey Pineapple Upside Down Cake were all delicious and a fine finish to a wonderful meal. The majority of people in attendance appeared to be younger adults, mostly male, who were passionate about a new hobby, collecting and tasting bourbon. I will admit I found it was somewhat ironic to me going to a fine bourbon tasting in North Alabama. The history of our area has not been kind to an appreciation of fine liquors. Growing up in Mississippi, I attended college in the 1960's and Mississippi had not repealed prohibition at that time. The only bourbon available was from a bootlegger and there were two bourbon choices- Old Crow for $5 or for the discriminating, Jack Daniels for $10. Bourbon and Coke was the preferred cocktail. Alabama was not much better. Alcohol distribution and sale was then and still is controlled by the state. During this time period, bribes and kickbacks were widely reported to be the determining factor in the brands sold in state liquor stores. I remember a visit to a liquor store in Alabama was like never-never land with many more choices and variety but few nationally known popular brands. Most of the liquor were "dog" brands that weren't sold elsewhere. Most national distillers would not pay kickbacks during that time period. As the evening progressed, conversations and the level of sound grew louder. It was obvious the evening was very enjoyable to everyone attending. It is wonderful to see a town supporting a local event and a restaurant doing such an exceptional job. I will be on the lookout for similar events in the future. read more

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Creative menu and solid cocktails. The red flannel hash is better on paper than on plate but appreciate the bold creativity. It just didn't mesh together in an outstanding way. Deviled eggs were solid. All around good experience and worth a visit. read more

I am traveling through Florence and asked the front desk attendant about this place. She said it was a farm to table restaurant and it was good. I always try to support local places so I decided to give them a shot. The place was busy, I sat at the bar. The bartender took my drink order quickly and gave me a menu. I had to flag her down to order my dinner after 10-15 minutes. Ordered the special - sirloin steak with potatoes and creamed spinach. This is where everything went south. Half of the potatoes were cold and the steak was by far the toughest cut of meat I have ever eaten. Couldn't finish it. Not one person asked me how the food was. I talked with the manager hopefully this won't happen to the next person. She took the steak off my ticket but I don't get the hour that I wasted at this place. Now I have to find a place to get some edible food. read more

Love the energy and the atmosphere- beautifully designed with nice bar. We ordered the special 'red' fish with glazed brussel sprouts and another from the menu. It was perfectly prepared and presented but little salty. Less salt and more flavor I would suggest- we will be back! read more

Great spot. Sat at the bar and had a kale Caesar and cheeseburger. Everything was just right. One of the best whiskey collections I've ever seen. read more

Odette - See what I mean???!!! - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

Seemed like a nice place to eat as we'd hit most of the other restaurants on the main strip in Florence. But upon entry while discussing the menu with the hostess we were accosted by very rude and angry bartender or manager type telling us to get out immediately or put our masks on. We had them and planned on doing so if they were required. We probably would have stayed if he was just nice about it, like...welcome to our restaurant could you please wear a mask? Nobody is civil anymore. For this reason alone I'm only giving 1 star just because he was a d1ck. read more

So, let's talk about this chicken and waffles. It's missing from the picture because it was inhaled. This is easily the best chicken and waffles I have ever had. The crust on the chicken was the perfect level of crunch and the rice waffle was awesomely satisfying. I will be back! read more

Odette - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

We were in Flo Town last week and dropped in for a late lunch. The staff was great and the restaurant had a cool vibe. Our waitress was delightful and gave us a few pointers. I settled on the fried catfish with orange remoulade with greens and mac & cheese (the catfish is the friday lunch special - and it was special!). Everything was great, the catfish was perfect and flaky and the remoulade was fire! Kellz went with the veggie plate of mac, potato cakes, broccoli & beans. All were amazing - fresh and flavorful. To top it all off, we decided to go with the chocolate cake with passion fruit ice cream. Nothing says friday like desert at lunch and this hit the mark. The cake and ice cream married up perfectly but what set it off were the Rice Crispies sprinkled on the cake - awesome! As good Southern cooking as I have had. You can't go wrong at Odette. read more

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Odette. My oh my, how I love you. Odette is heaven in the form of a restaurant. I've put off writing this review because I cannot do this place justice. Basically, all you need to know is that this place is AMAZING. I normally order one of their seafood dishes, all of which have been thoroughly impressive. I have also tried a few of their signature drinks. Each drink has been well balanced and exactly as I hoped they'd be. If you are in the area and looking for a nice place to go for mind-blowing food, come here. Trust me. read more

This was recommended to us by our Air B and B hostess. It was FABULOUS! Jordan was our waiter..she was delightful and had stellar suggestions. Pork Cheeks! And they had THE most delicious homemade butter! I nearly nipped the guy who tried to take it away a bit too early. This is a destination dining experience!! read more

In a smaller city such as Florence there are a handful of great places to eat downtown. Odette fit the bill today for a late lunch. We were pleased to see the staff greet us with a smile, despite coming in between lunch and dinner hours. I ordered the hot chicken biscuit, with a fried egg and gravy. The chicken was perfectly fried and had just the right amount of gravy on top. I didn't think the chicken was very "hot", but i'm used to a good amount of heat. The balsamic vin garnish was a nice touch and went well with the tomato and fried egg onboard. I had a sweet tea with lemon, witch had large cubes of ice and I also had water on the side. They use a fancy carafe to serve water in. For dessert we split a gingerbread cookie sandwich with cream inside (think oatmeal cream pie but incredible). This was excellent and quite sweet. If you are looking for an intimate but incredible meal in downtown florence, give them a try! read more

Odette - Hot chicken and cathead biscuit - Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

What an adorable restaurant in an adorable downtown area. I miss small town living! My husband and I came to Odette while in the area for a short getaway. I had done my Yelp research and Odette was at the top of my list. Decent prices, interesting drinks, food that piqued my interest and an expansive bar?! Yes, please!! We arrived around 7:45 and were seated right away. After being in the sun all day I was parched and the waiter was nice enough to leave the entire carafe of water for me. It's the simple things I appreciate! We order the pulled pork stuffed peppers as an appetizer and look over the menu. We're given house bread and corn muffins with soft homemade butter. It's a full house this Friday night and there are a lot of people having a very good time at very high volumes. I ebbe and flow between loving all the laughter and being slightly irritated I can hardly hear my husband. People like your restaurant, what can you do? It's a good problem to have!! When our appetizer arrives we order some drinks (even though I planned on trying something new, a gin martini just sounded perfect for me). The stuffed peppers came with four half peppers that had a lot of flavor and delicious sauce and vegetable paring. The only curiosity I had was about the pork itself. It was cubed, not pulled. It was still tasty and delicious but I think I would've preferred pulled pork (as advertised) in this dish. For our main courses we decide on the burger with an egg for my husband and the steak frites with chimichurri for myself. Both entrees came out perfectly cooked and delicious! I think I would've been okay with about triple the chimichurri on the steak with a vat of chimichurri dipping sauce for my fries. The garlic herbs in oil is just my favorite when done right and Odette was on point! Why do we always do this?! We both want dessert but we've had too much already and have to pass. It's a bummer because, based on the meal we've just had, I'm sure it would've been interesting, done perfectly, and made us very happy. But we've passed the point of no return and decide to turn down dessert. Maybe we'll come back the next night for dessert and drinks only! Thanks for treating us to a good time in Florence, Odette!! read more

Wow. I live in Birmingham and always eat at Odette when I am working in the area. The deviled eggs are the best I've ever had. The daily specials are good and the burger and fontina Mac n cheese is phenomenal Cool and unique drink menu and great atmosphere. You won't be disappointed. read more

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breakfast is good, but nothing else I like. Good service and my buddy works there. Mf washes dishes tho

Odette never disappoints. Portion size, delicious food, extensive wine and cocktail list, and the level of service that you would expect to find in a nicer eatery. read more

This spot has disappointed me a couple of times. Food is average at best. Service is horrible. Not worth the hype that's talked about. I won't go back. Too many other spots that are so much better. read more

I've been to this restaurant many times and never been disappointed. The unique culinary elements that they constantly add to their menu are always excellent. Also, if I'm just feeling like having a great burger the bacon egg and cheese is superb. Can't recommend this restaurant high enough. read more

The decor was modern and very tastefully done. The staff friendly... The food was on the gourmet side. We had the deviled eggs appetizer, and pumpkin arepa. Both delicious. Then we had the burger and a quinoa buckwheat Brussels sprouts salad. My son had the baked fish with white beans and fries. It was all delicious though I was left looking for a little crunch to break up the monotony of the fish on the kids plate. I did notice that the place while the first appearance was clean... The more I looked the more I saw that it needed a good cleaning. There were cobwebs on nearly every light fixture on the walls. It gave me cause to wonder if the kitchen needed a good cleaning too... Otherwise the lunch was very enjoyable and we would definitely return in the area. read more

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Odette is one our our local favorites. Food is delicious and the service is always out of this world!

Hands down the best dining experience in Florence. Amazing food. Great service. Excellent ambiance and location. Don't waste your time--go now. read more

Amazing food and the atmosphere is nice but relaxing. I had the Cheeseburger with bacon and a fried egg on it. It was cooked perfectly and the flavor was........ read more

We had a wonderful dinner they're outside on their patio. Very impressed with the COVID-19 preventatives That were in place. As always a wonderful meal. And much needed night out. read more

A delightful home-grown eatery and libation station, Odette never disappoints! Attentive bar and wait-staff happily guide you through their ultra-quality eats and a menu absolutely full of creative culinary masterpieces, and they offer world-class catering to boot! The Nutella rice-crispy-treats are TO DIE FOR!! It's almost impossible to go wrong at Odette, no matter what you choose, but the deviled eggs two ways, fontina mac & cheese and their signature burgers are peerless... beyond compare in the quad-cities, perhaps anywhere! The culinary artistry found within these walls is not unlike the world-renowned rhythm sections so famed in this region who crafted some of the most iconic musical compositions the world has ever known... and there is no doubt, just the same, that the savory, sweet & spicy creations found at Odette will also reverberate for generations to come. Whatever you do in the Shoals, don't miss Odette!! read more

Food fair didnot like setting all the liquor bottles. Ughdidnt like it would be embarrassed to take anyone there

Over priced and silly.........Florence trying to be big city chic doesn't get it with supposed "country" cooking.....just plain silly and pretentious read more

Always delicious!!! Love this place! Great location! Menu keeps me interested and returning to try more.

That burger is just awesome this is one of my favorite places to eat in Florence! They have some very unique cocktails on the menu that are definitely worth your time. read more

One of my favorite places for a real cocktail in Florence. Burger is my second favorite (Sweet Basil Wagyu burger is the best). Great ambiance and service always! read more

I visited this restaurant while in town for a family event. It was recommeded by some locals. The decor was chic. The food was well prepared and the presentation was attractive. The wait staff was attentive without hovering. I had a fleur de lis from the bar and it was fantastic! The drink is refreshing summer time libation with hints of cucumber and line in gin, among other things. This place is efinitely tailored to a younger crowd but we (definitely not younger) felt completely comfortable. I will definitely be back and will recommend Odette to others who are coming to Florence! read more

What a pleasant surprise! Brian was our server and was attentive without being obtrusive and was helpful with my gluten sensitivity. Our food was tasty and portions were generous. We appreciated that Brian called over a couple other staff to give us suggestions about what to see while in the area. And something I really appreciated: a patron dropped a fork on the floor and a staff person with super human hearing came running out of the kitchen and, with bat-like radar, honed in on the offending table, scooped up the fork and replaced it all within seconds! Overall, good food with exceptional service. read more