We visited the 5 & Dime for lunch on Jan 9, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. At first glance, it looked more like a mix of an art studio and a meeting house. On one side of the main room is the dining area complete with eclectic furniture. On the other side is a long counter table cluttered (intentionally) with paper artwork, paint bottles, boxes, a wall section of workshop tools that includes a power drill, among many other things. Surrounding the dining area are smaller tables filled with trinkets for sale akin to a souvenir shop. Food was already prepared buffet style when we arrived. The owner AC Reeves welcomed us as we took our seats. While I do not care for the cuisine, it was reasonably good and filling. I enjoyed the chicken nuggets and the dish (which I'm somewhat sure contained fish) that had bell peppers and onions. (Sadly, the dishes were not labeled so I'm going by my not-so-reliable memory.) Beverage was provided at the counter near the doorway leading to the restrooms, and manned by a waiting staff. Service was stellar. In addition to at least two helpings of food, I had a can of Coke and a bottled water. In contrast to the appearance of mess and antiquity of the dining area, the bathrooms are pristine. (Okay, the men's; I did not verify if the women's is similar.) But stalls are limited to one standing urinal and one toilet seat. I had to wait at least 5 minutes for my near 80-year-old roommate to finish his business before using the latter. Very rare does a restaurant stays true to its principles through thick and thin. In 5 & Dime, the cuisine is a means to an end, that end being social capital. As AC points out on the chalkboard, it is the sharing of experience and social fellowship (via food) in an environment of mutual respect that is the "product". I had a brief one-on-one chat with AC. She mentioned being in the Tar Heel State; I mentioned that my son will be majoring in fine arts this fall. While 5 & Dime isn't my kind of place, it succeeds in its stated objective. For those that are into this kind of dining experience, this place is for you.

Stop by, enjoy, and learn. This place is worth a visit. The owner is very welcoming and kind. The…read morefood is awesome. The ambiance is very different from your regular dining experience.

I was in town visiting and was trying to determine where to go to eat for dinner. Every local that…read moreI spoke with recommended this place. This place feels like your traditional mom and pop restaurant where you can get a home cooked meal. When I got there, I was greeted by kind host who took me to my seat. There is plenty of seating to dine in as well as an area to wait with seating for carry out orders. The waitress was waiting on me was also very kind. My food came out quickly, and I also ordered carryout which also came out quickly. I ordered the catfish platter with a baked potato and macaroni and cheese. The fish was crispy and well seasoned. The macaroni and cheese was really good and the baked potato, was your standard baked potato. All of my food came out hot and fresh. The price point here is also something that you cannot beat. I also ordered a half-and-half to wash it all down. The next time I am in Marion, I will definitely be back to this restaurant to try some of their other offerings as well as their desserts.

Great food and the food comes out pretty fast after ordering it and great customer serviceread more

This used to be a great place to grab a bite but seems to have gone downhill as of late. We went…read moretoday for lunch and waited exactly an hour for 3 hamburgers and chicken fingers. The waitress was sweet but struggled as she seemed to be doing most everything. Please take cash when you go for a tip as the visa machine doesn't leave a place for a tip, which I don't quite understand in todays time. The food was good, but don't be in a hurry.

Some of the best brisket I ever had! Great milkshakes and…read moreburgers. Place was packed with people so that's always a good sign you are in a good place to eat.

Service was great and very friendly.Greenstack(fried green tomatoes)were excellent. The Pan Fried…read moreGrouper was incredible you have to get it. The old cabin feel and low lighting was great.

Went back to get try out the Wednesday Sushi night specials. Ordered the Megan roll for carry outread more

I'm excited to write this review for Queen City Bar & Grill and to also be the first to share…read morephotos! My husband and went here for lunch today, and it was sooo good! The food was delicious and the staff are so sweet and truly made us feel like we were at a friend or family's house for a meal. Very relaxed, casual atmosphere. We can't wait to go back!

Very good grilled pork chops; good side salad, very reasonably priced. Nice friendly staff; good…read moreservice.. some outdoor seating. I wasn't sure about the look of the place outside, so we were a little skeptical. Turns out to be nice and clean. Management might do more to make the outside more inviting.

My husband and I just moved to the area last week, and our realtor highly recommended this place…read more It has a very laid-back atmosphere, nothing fancy, with a nice view of the river. The service was a bit slow, as there were only two servers for a full dining room and the bar. But our server was friendly and attentive, and we genuinely enjoyed our interaction with her. We didn't mind the slowing down either, as it's been a busy week, and after all, it's riverside dining. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the food and the view. We ordered the grilled shrimp basket with fries (my husband had the sweet potato fries), and we really enjoyed our meal. Basket came with two delicious hushpuppies and cole slaw. We moved here from the Gulf (Baldwin County, AL), where seafood is the specialty, so we didn't expect perfection, but we were pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the shrimp. The prices were very good, too. This same meal would've been nearly double the price at the Gulf. We'll definitely be back soon!

Me and my Fiancé usually always enjoy our food when we visit The Sandbar. This most recent visit…read morethough, was very unexpected. We were met with our usual burger-- but without any flavor. It fell apart into pieces as if it was grounded up for taco meat. I genuinely thought something may have been up with the fridge or something... but we were told it was just fresh beef and that they've never used any seasoning for their burgers. I was so confused... How did our previous burgers taste absolutely delicious and these tasted dull? Slimy? I'm not even sure how to describe the taste or texture honestly. "Well if you've been here before, what's wrong with what you ordered?" Was a response from one of the ladies behind the bar. If anything, I feel as though us saying it usually has SO much flavor is a huge compliment... we were just curious and still intended to pay for our meal. $60 dollars later, me and my fiancé agreed that we would be taking a break from The Sandbar for a little while.

Great food and the food comes out pretty fast after ordering it and great customer serviceread more

Stopped by here after trying a different local eatery earlier in the week. I was not disappointed!…read more The food was good as was the service, and portions were more than ample. I tried the Beef Rick to be different and it was amazing in a backwoods, home style way. Service was good, nothing exceptional but adequate and attentive. The decor was nice for this type of restaurant, which are usually what I like. Nothing fancy but welcoming. Will be back next time I'm passing through and hungry.

I ordered from the candy lady a couple of weeks ago after craving chocolate dipped fruit.. I was…read morerecently in Hawaii , so I really wanted milk chocolate dipped pineapple. ? and being from Florida, chocolate dipped oranges . I received them and tried the pineapple which , unfortunately was not very good at all!-( nut.. I decided to try the orange which wasn't too bad... I also received salted milk chocolate caramels which I'll remember next time not to get the salted . after I scraped most of the salt off, it wasn't half bad ... but the one that made me appreciate the candy lady .. almost redeeming her... was the milk chocolate covered toffee with almond coating ! that was actually quite yummy .. when I revisited the site .. I then saw that it was partnered with "breaking bad".. I'll have to try the "blues " next time .. as I'm blue meth chocolate !?

Googled lunch to eat in Selma and this showed up. Gave it a try and I wasn't disappointed. The…read moreburger and fries were very good. The homemade limeade was a bit sweet.