This restaurant is on the side of a gas station. I was a little hesitant to try it but, it was a good stop! The service was great. The owner/manager came out to say hello and thank us for coming in. The food was really good! My husband had the steak tips with a loaded baked potato and coleslaw. The steak tips were tender and good, and the potato was really good, but he did not care for the coleslaw(prefers a finer chop). I had the steak tip salad, and it was very good. The steak on top of the salad was tender and delicious and perfectly cooked. The salad itself was also pretty good. I got a few of the courser bottom of the lettuce head pieces that I didn't eat, but it was pretty easy to just fish those out and there was plenty more to eat. The dining room was clean and larger than I expected. This was an excellent stop on 231 heading south! Please give this place a try! One thing to note was the restrooms are actually through a side door into the gas station. The women's room was clean but odd in that one stall didn't lock and the others would not open(sign said lift handle but they seemed stuck). Hopefully they fix that. read more

Let's address the elephant in the room: Preston's is a steakhouse adjacent to a gas station. Understand they're not shooting for five-star ambience. I ordered a ribeye sandwich and a side of fried okra. The sandwich was delicious! Tasty chunks of ribeye on perfectly buttered and toasted Texas toast with the perfect quantity of grilled onions. Fried okra is pretty difficult to screw up, it I love me some fried okra. They served a generous portion. read more

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Great little hole-in-the-wall restaurant, hidden to the side of a gas station. Really. But, worth checking out. The food was terrific & the owner was personable. Family ran business. I had a large hamburger steak (w/gravy & onions), grilled asparagus, Caesar salad, and toast for $12.99. Very daily prices and quite good. My wife had an enormous, bone-in, Kansas City strip (off menu, but ask), a loaded baked potato, toast, and Caesar salad for $29.99. Huge, high quality steak at a fair price. If you are not looking for this place, you'll flat miss it, but it is well worth a stop. read more

Good service The hamburger steak was massive with great gravy Iced tea was eh Not used to having so many flies in a restaurant read more

Their food and service has yet to disappoint. Perfectly cooked burger with great flavor at a reasonable price. Do yourself a favor leave the fast food alone and get a home cooked meal. read more

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Had a really great bacon cheeseburger and baked potato. Husband had burger and very delicious onion rings! Super great restaurant find. Also open till 9:00 although yelp had 8:00 noted- but that was to be remedied ( owner confirmed). But, lucky for us as we were looking for later dining time:) really great meal- thank you read more

Ate here twice first time was mediocre, second was a bust, restaurant has some much needed repairs that need to be done, service was good. Not a fan. read more

We were a little leery after reading the last reviews but feeling adventurous went into the restaurant attached to a truck stop. It is nothing fancy with some sports memorabilia on the walls. They do not wear mask servers or cooks. We ordered salad with grilled chicken and ribeye sandwich with coleslaw. We waited about 15 minutes not too bad. The salad was made with the things I asked for and chicken is precooked then grilled. Raspberry vinaigrette made it good. The ribeye was cooked very tender and served on grilled Texas toast. Coleslaw had a bit much mayo but good. Overall we had a good lunch. The down side is you have to use the truck stop restrooms a bit dirty. We may stop when passing through again and hungry. read more

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Super happy with this little restaurant! I had the Mahi and wow it was cooked perfectly. We also had the bacon cheeseburger and wow super juicy and delicious. Now them sweet potato fries yummmmy!!! read more

Wings were good! All the other food looked great also. Definitely worth a stop! Don't let the gas station fool ya

Always a great stop I ordered the 1/2 wings which may could have been a bit larger in size. Daughter ordered the steak salad which she stated was great....... read more

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We stayed in Troy for a night and used Yelp to find a place to eat. Preston's popped up with a four rating so even though it was attached to a gas station we said "why not". Well as you can see it fell short. I ordered a "Slider Cheeseburger" with French fries and when it came it was a cheeseburger cut in half with a small portion of steak fries. I have to admit I was surprised and wondered what happens to the other half. My husband ordered a ribeye with a house salad and a loaded baked potato. I believe there was a communication problem as he ordered a "mid-rare" and it came with a Rare pick in it. It was rare but when he cut into it a line of gristle prevented him from cutting through. After requesting the owner to see the gristle line as I cut it he gladly went back in the kitchen and cooked him a new one. This one was on poInt and perfectly cooked but by then he had finished his potato and salad so when the steak showed up that's all he had. I will say the staff was super nice and efficient, even to the point of being early with the check as he ate his steak. My thoughts say make this place a special destination and it will deserve a higher rating when the food becomes worthy. read more

A hidden gem! We had the Kaley potato and steak tips. The steak tips were very tender. The owner is not only super nice but very knowledgeable! One of our party has food allergies. The owner made sure that she was able to eat a great meal with out having a reaction. Great Troy University sports Decor!!! We will be back! read more

I was so excited to eat here, based on the menu. My party (3) walked inside, and the servers seemed confused that we wanted to eat inside. No masks on ANYONE, even the people in the kitchen. We seated ourselves at the request of the server, and she came to the table for our drink orders. No greeting, and still no masks to be seen anywhere, not even pulled down. None whatsoever. We felt unsafe and decided to eat elsewhere. read more

Always great! Steak tips are to die for I always get the steak tip salad it's my favorite! Always super friendly!

Fantastic. Had to go to Troy last week and was looking for a good place to eat. The locals recommended Preston's, so we decided to try it. I give it an A+. The service was great, the atmosphere was great, and the food was FANTASTIC. I ordered the fried shrimp and loaded fries, and my buddy ordered the steakburger. No joke, the steakburger was about 2 inches thick and both meals were absolutely delicious. Unfortunately I live too far away to go often, but I fully plan on driving 2 hours there for my birthday dinner in a few months. This was one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. read more

The food seems to be hit or miss. Their pork steak is usually the best but not always available. The asparagus was like limp noodles. The mushrooms cut so small and overcooked. The owner is very nice and supportive of Troy University. I just wish he could get a good cook. read more

Absolutely awesome place! The food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was very laid back. The waitress was a sweetheart. We will DEFINITELY be back!! read more

One of my favorite places in Troy! They have options for everyone in your family. Steak fingers are the bestttttttttt, you can thank me later. You can also order it to go so you don't have to take your kids inside read more

Best damn steak I've had in a long while. If you skip this place while you are here or are in town, you are making a mistake. Came here during a business visit and I am glad I did. Excellent burgers, steaks, and wings. Has Yuengling beer too. Don't let the location fool you. Attached to a gas station does matter when the food is this good. read more

Damnnnnn. I'm from Birmingham and this is one of the best burgers I've ever freakin' had. And it's huge!! If you're a burger lover definitely give this place a try. The sweet bun is just icing on the cake. Oh, and they have awesome sweet tea. I will definitely be back! read more

Preston's - Troy - American Near Me - Troy, Alabama

This is by far the best experience I have had in such a long time. My colleague and I came into town for an Education Fair and we decided to have dinner together. I discovered this restaurant via Yelp and I can say wholeheartedly that Preston's did not fail us. The owner -Robbie was AMAZING!!! He greeted us and welcomed us in with open arms. We were able to have his famous grilled shrimp and homemade cocktail sauce. It was fantastic. I ordered the catfish filet and my colleague order the sirloin steak. Everything was delicious!! Take my word and try them for yourself. You will not be disappointed. We would love to have a Preston's Steakhouse in Tuscaloosa!!! ;-) read more

Our first time at Preston's ... a steakhouse in a gas station?!? Who'd a thunk it?!? All I can say is ... waWOW! Excellent menu selection, huge toothsome portions, perfectly prepared to order. I had the grilled Mahi-Mahi, with steak fries & grilled corn-on-the-cob, & my wife had the cheeseburger, with steak fries. We were both very happy with our selections. We gave our compliments to the kitchen staff. The service was EXCEPTIONAL! We had a large party (14), but were seated immediately. They also didn't charge a mandatory gratuity, although the staff definitely earned it. Our server, McCall, was spot-on. She was prompt, professional, and conscientious. We never had empty glasses, and she checked on us several times while we were there. She merits her very own . read more

Excellent food. I ordered the blackened shrimp! It was delicious! Next time I'll have to try their hamburgers!

This place was phenomenal. The food was better than expected. The service was top notch. When the server found out it was my first time in, she took her time to tell all about everything on the menu. The owner took time to come out and speak with me. A great place for food and conversation. I am definitely going to make this a regular place on my trip through Troy. read more

The food is always good but the service is SO slow and never seems to improve. There is always some excuse given but there is something EVERY time. read more

The thing about Preston's restaurant is it's in a gas station. So, you gotta put Preston's on a sliding scale. For gas station restaurants, this one is pretty good. For restaurants with ambience, best to look elsewhere. read more

I was in town for business and wanted a steak dinner. After reading the reviews I decided to give Preston's a try. I walked in to an empty restaurant, and even though it was early for dinner, I expected to see at least a server. I stood inside the restaurant for 5 minutes and could hear several people laughing and talking in the back, but no one checked the dining room. I ended up leaving and finding another steakhouse. read more

What a hidden gem! If you want a burger that tastes like it just came off a backyard grill at your friend's house GO HERE! The servers are great! I swear my 11 year old son flirts with the waitresses. Yum! When I hear the name Preston's I get hungry. that's how good. They are a little pricy, but WELL WORTH IT! read more

My husband & I were passing through Troy looking for a place for dinner that was not fast food. Upon checking Yelp for suggestions, we honed in on Preston's, & boy are we glad we did! Our food was delicious, & the service was just perfect. We were promptly greeted the minute we walked in the door, our drink orders were taken, & our appetizer (Wisconsin cheese curds, yummy) was delivered quickly. My husband ordered ribeye steak tips, corn, & a dinner salad. I ordered fried steak strips, fried green beans & a loaded baked potato. Both were served with grilled Texas Toast. We were both very happy with our dinners! We were going to try a home made dessert, but the portions are so big that we had no room for it. We will return to Preston's if we are ever in Troy again! read more

Great experience! Don't be fooled by the gas station attached next door. Excellent Ribeye cooked perfectly and the Wings with Parmesan Garlic were superb. We were just traveling through and found this gem. I highly recommend! read more

Wow! This place was surprisingly good for a gas station restaurant. The steak fingers were generously portioned and well seasoned (get them grilled - yum!). The chicken fingers are crispy and flavorful, especially when tossed in the wing sauce. The gooey fries are curly fries with queso sauce and bacon crumbles, which means they are rock stars on the table. The side salad is fresh. We had an awesome lunch today! read more

First and last time. I came in with 2 friends looking to enjoy our lunch. I ordered the BBQ potato. All of our food came out either like warm or cold. I asked to have my food warmed up, the girls in the kitchen questioned the warmth of my food. They both get attitudes. My food comes back out, pulled pork had warmed but the potato was then cold. Not all but some of them are absolutely rude! read more

The food was mediocre, it would have been better had the staff been kind. On top of everything... no one was wearing masks when they're mandated. We got take out and our food was left sitting out. Disappointed- love a disgruntled Karen read more

steak was amazing and cooked to perfection. sides were great also. service was quick and courteous. We were driving through and tried it out. Don't let the location scare you. It's a great atmosphere. Thank you Chef Derek for a great steak!!! read more

On my last, and very last, visit I phoned in my "to go" order at 5:15p. The server said it would be about 20 min to be ready. I arrived at the drive through window at 5:40p with one car in front of me. I waited about 5 minutes for the car to move but it did not. Thinking that my food may be getting cold, I parked and went inside. server said my order was not ready yet, so I sat down. Then, I noticed that two other customers were waiting on their "to go" orders. I saw maybe 5 customers sitting at tables waiting on their food. I sat for 20 minutes watching food orders being served to tables. The 2 "to go" order customers finally got their food. At 6:10p, I asked to speak to the owner. He came out from the kitchen and I told him of my dissatisfaction in waiting for an hour for my order. He only gave me excuses that he was short handed even though I could count 6 workers in the kitchen area. He continued to apologize but did not offer a reduction in price or a gift card on my next visit. I had already paid for my order 30 minutes prior to speaking with him. I asked for a full refund, got it and walked out. This was the third time in the past 3 years that I have been dissatisfied with the service here. The food has always been good except for one cold, partially cooked baked potato once. I do not plan to give Preston's restaurant any more of my business. This is only my opinion. I hope others have a better dining experience than I have had. read more

Awesome find in Troy. We usually stop in Troy on the way to the beach each year. The burgers and wings were fantastic. Cooked just the way we ordered them. Conner was our server and was great. Food was hot and quick to come out. I highly recommend this place over the chain restaurants. We will be back here for sure. read more

This is one spot you will NEVER want to have a meal at. I selected to eat out at this location in Troy on 4/25/21. The fish sandwich i was given was small enough to feed my infant son with. I spoke my concerns with the manager who carelessly brushed me off in the regards to the serving size of the meal that i had purchased.. i will NEVER waste my money at this place ever again. Customer service and management is a complete joke here. If you are wanting a quality meal please do not visit this place. Do better Preston or close down!! read more

We tried Preston's after reading other Yelp reviews while traveling thru Troy. Not disappointed!!Customers leaving as we entered confirmed it is very good. Ribeye and grilled shrimp were both excellent! Owner and staff are very friendly and attentive. It is located beside a gas station, but good, quality food is what matters! read more

Well, we obviously didn't come on a good night. I'm writing this review as we sit here an hour and 10 minutes into waiting on our food. We waited 15 minutes before our server finally brought our drinks. Didn't get any better once the food finally arrived. Soggy bread on the club sandwich and cold fries. Very disappointed with the food and service! read more