This was the perfect way to cap off our trip to Point Clear. I made reservations the week before our trip since we were winging it for other meals. We were promptly seated and they brought our bread service which was delicious. They had local murder point oysters on special so we decided to get a half dozen of those to start. They're a smaller oyster (which I prefer) and super flavorful. For my entree I also got that night's special of 10 oz New Zealand venison tenderloin with braised greens, roasted butternut squash, and sour cherries. It was definitely too much meat for one person but it was so tender and melted like butter! I would definitely get that again. The restaurant is pretty small but it's really nice if you get a table by the window to watch the beautiful sunset over the water. read more

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The food and views were great. Had a business meal here during a conference. Dined durning sunset. Service was a little slow, we had to ask for our drinks to be refilled (beer) each time, but that was the only downside. First world problems. Highly recommend if staying at the property, don't know if I'd come here just for a meal. Many other great places in the area at a similar price point. $350 for 3 people. No appetizers or wine. read more

Southern Roots - Bread pudding - Wine Bars Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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December 2024; The ambiance is romantic and warm. The food is comforting and local. And the service is excellent! Great place to have cocktails with the girlfriends or a nice weekend getaway with the hubby! Might as well stay the night at the Grand Hotel too ;) read more

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A good three stars! We stayed at the Grand recently and made a reservation to eat dinner here. The restaurant itself is small and provides an intimate dining experience. I would imagine it has nice resort views but we were seated away from the windows so it's hard to tell. All of the employees are super friendly and did a great job. The cocktails were nice. They were out of the ingredients for the one I wanted so I settled on something with some tequila and it was tasty. I ordered the grouper for my entree. It was meh. Super bland. Way overpriced for what it was. I was super unimpressed. Definitely a one and done for me but I'm glad we tried it out! read more

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Beautiful setting. Great food and good service. Prices were a little high but the sirloin and snapper delivered wonderful flavors and were cooked perfectly. Not a fan of the gumbo but the wedge salad was delicious. read more

This is the first time I've been here and I have to say this place is amazing. I b ordered the pasta and the food is fantastic. The service staff is impeccable and so wonderful. The ambiance is great. It's perfect for a date night along with business meetings. I would definitely be back read more

Southern Roots - Grin & glory - Wine Bars Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Food was not up to The Grand Hotel signature standards. Crab cake was mush with little crab meat. Literally could not eat. My husbands steak was just ok. Doesn't meet the 60$ price tag. We ordered a glass of wine and a beer prior to dinner. Food can before we got our drinks. So much for fine dining. They really need to up there game. Very sad that a beautiful resort has subpar food and service. read more

excellent service and main course. terrible dessert. No table cloth, flat ware, glasses and plates were of poor quality. if the hotel would update the decor, table presentation it would one of the best in the area. As it is it has the ambiance of a Dennys. read more

The food, atmosphere, and service were excellent. It was New Year's Day, and we were needing a nice, quiet meal.

The food and drinks here are excellent and so is the service. It was a pleasant surprise for a convenient restaurant within the hotel. The hours are limited from 6 -9 pm so having a reservation is the best bet. I loved the way the smoked old fashioned came out in a blanton's bottle. Very nice touch. The sunset view from here is incredible. read more

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Highly recommend for a beautiful upscale dining experience. The food was delicious and the hosts so friendly.

This is one of the most delicious meals of my life. Everything was perfect and portions were large. Some fine dining has overly complicated dishes with tiny portions and strange combinations. That can be fun, but this is just really good food and good service. Perfect for a special occasion. read more

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The food and the service were great ! Low noise and a very comfortable atmosphere . The drinks along with the appetizers and the main entree were very good ! read more

Stumbled upon this place because our original dinner plans fell through. Boy am I grateful they did. The grouper may look like a small meal but it's so filling and full of flavor, especially great for those who love sweet and savory together. My husbands beef tenderloin was wonderfully cooked and did not need a steak knife. As for the service, could not speak more highly of the greeter, bartender and others we came in to contact with. I mentioned once it was my husband and I's anniversary and they all congratulated us. The most props go to the server Christian who went above and beyond to make our meal a success. We will be back thanks to you! read more

Southern Roots - Beef tenderloin and Grouper - Wine Bars Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

We decided to eat at Southern Roots after watching the sun set over Mobile Bay. The restaurant is located in the Grand Hotel in Point Clear Alabama with incredible views of Mobile Bay. It's a good idea to make a reservation as their seating is limited, and they tend to fill up on weekends. SR does not seem to have a dress code as our party were all dressed casual. Shorts, Ts and flip flops. But the menu screams white table cloth. Their wine list is nice with many selections of our favorites. I chose the Elouan Pinot Noir for our meal. I came close to ordering the Belle Glos Pinot, but the Elouan is a tremendous wine, and it was priced right. The menu has many appetizing dishes, and we ordered a nice sampling of many dishes. They have a kids menu, as well, with buttered noodles, burgers and chicken tenders. For appetizers, we ordered the Crab Cake. It comes with only 1 Cake, but it's big enough for 2 people to enjoy. It is not your typical crab cake as it has spinach in it, and it was very creamy. Delicious, but I have not had any crab cake like it before. For their specials that night, they had Triple Tail as their fish of the day, and the dish that the waiter described sounded delicious. They were also serving an aged ribeye which also sounded delicious. In fact, we ordered 2 of them medium rare! Seasoned expertly, cooked perfectly and just a delicious dish!!! The wife asked our waitress about the Seared Scallops, and she responded with "good". Puzzling. Not the response that we were looking for from a professional wait staff member at such a nice restaurant. Manager needs to retrain the staff, IMO. Anyway, she ordered the Scallops and they were amazing. I'm glad that she wasn't spooked by the server's response. They were truly amazing. We also ordered the Shrimp and Grits which were very good. Kids loved their chicken tenders and burgers. All in all, a great experience and one that we will experience again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Excellent restaurant with great food and great service. Beautiful atmosphere looking out over the water. We were there with a group celebrating a wedding engagement and couldn't have picked a better location. read more

Loved this restaurant which is located in the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. The building is full history which is made complete by a great menu with large portions and an amazing mixologist behind the bar. I had the Smokey Od Fashion, which was incredible. You will not be disappointed at this hotel restaurant! read more

The atmosphere and service is most of what you're paying for dining here. Although it doesn't open until 6pm so if you're going, don't go in the winter months as it's already dark and the view you are paying for can't be seen. I got the mushrooms risotto and my parents got the beef tenderloin. The risotto was ok, but for $30 definitely not worth the price. The beef tenderloin was cooked well and tasted good, but the portions were surprisingly small for a meal costing over $60. We got the bananas foster cake and the bread pudding for dessert. Both were good and the only two things I felt were worth the price we paid for them. The thing I was bothered by was that when making reservations, if you don't cancel 48 hours prior they can charge you up to $50 per person and make you provide your card prior to reserving. We made reservations so we could see the grounds at the Grand and it was pouring rain the whole day. I would have called and cancelled so we could come another day. However, I didn't want to be charged $200 so we kept the reservation. The meal itself is definitely not worth $200 for 3 adults and a toddler. However, if you get to see the view and walk the grounds, it might be worth going. read more

Great meal service and views Hotel is wonderful as well We brought our kids and they enjoyed the grouper and steak - both amazing Try the smoked old fashion read more

We ate at Southern Roots while staying at the Grand. The place lived up to it's reputation. Our table was looking out over the water and we were seated in time to catch the sunset. The service was great. Our party had the Chicken breast, pork chop and grouper mains, and the Grand Gumbo as a starter. Each meal was outstanding - perfectly done. All in all, a memorable meal read more

Absolutely perfect evening. Pre dinner cocktails in the welcoming bar, crafted by engaging mixologist, Jason. Moved on to window table to see a beautiful sunset over Mobile Bay. Delicious entrés, grouper and beef tenderloin with Wagyu "debris". Approachable and adequate wine list. (A little too thin for the serious wine drinker). Professional service by server Lavar. Helpful and attentive without being intrusive. Deserts looked good but we were far too full after dinner. If you are looking for a special occasion, or romantic dinner in Fairhope, this is the place. Even with the wine list short comings, I still give it 5 stars. Easily. read more

The new chef at Southern Roots has added his own fabulous, creative touch to all of the offerings at this beautiful restaurant. Fabulous service, lovely ambiance, and outstanding food!! We will be back!!! read more

Wow! My husband and I came here for our one year anniversary and our entire experience was just amazing! We had reservations for 7:30 and we're able to get a spot right in front of the window that overlooks the bay right at sunset. It was gorgeous! We both got steaks, he got the Ribeye and I got the tenderloin. By far some of the best steaks we have both ever had! The food was great, the service was great, the atmosphere was great!!! Definitely will be back next time we're in town. read more

My wife and I dined here and noted that the shrimp and grits entree was very delectable. Servers were very knowledgeable of their dishes and made good recommendations. A good dining experience. read more

I recently dined at Southern Roots with my wife on Saturday the 11th. The room has a beautiful view of Mobile Bay and is a small but beautiful space. They pay homage to their beautiful Oak trees that can be found throughout the property with an Oak Leaf Chandelier. My wife had the Beef Tenderloin with Short Rib Debris. Both presentation and taste were amazing. The tenderloin was a perfect medium rare and was paired with short rib debris, whipped potatoes and carrots. For myself I had the crusted grouper which was paired with turnip greens, blistered tomatoes. The grouper was very flaky and tasted fresh and paired well with the greens and tomatoes. We finished our evening with the banana fosters cake which was a delicious way to end a great dining experience. read more

This restaurant has elegant contemporary decor. The sunset over the water is stunning. My husband and I ordered the Benne Crusted Grouper and the Beef Tenderloin and Braised Short Rib Debris. We were pleased because the meal was delicious and the serves was excellent. We live in this area and will revisit this restaurant. read more

The dining room is absolutely stunning. I would advise an RSVP before eating here. This restaurant seems to be a Farm to Market restaurant. The bar is very inviting in Southern Roots and they have a very nice display. This restaurant is more on the upscale side of dining out so I would dress more than casual for this type of place. read more

This place is way too pricey for what you get. Southern food doesn't and shouldn't be overly complicated. This food is. I get that this food is supposedly being prepared or at least created and overseen by a chef. But the chicken was salty, came only with 4 dry biscuits and ridiculously expensive. So we had to buy any sides we wanted. The side (Hoppin John) was also salty and priced as a full "fast food" meal. Also the sweet tea had a bloomy flavor to it, I personally just wanted good old fashion sweet tea. I am a simple guy but I'm no caveman who doesn't know about food. But I hate places where they proclaim the menu to you like it is something from out of this world. Other than that the server was very knowledgeable about the menu. But to say I won't go back is an understatement. read more

The ambiance was spot on and the meal was like nothing else. The grouper was so fresh. The cocktails were perfect and Christian was the best. Ask for him! read more