After church today, we decided to hit up The Blue Plate--a good ol' Northport meat-and-three classic. Apparently, half the town had the same idea because the parking lot looked like a Bama tailgate minus the tents and the yelling. We walked in and found ourselves about twenty deep in line--but hey, that's how you know it's good. Thankfully, since it was just the two of us, we scored a table in about ten minutes. Others... well, they might still be waiting as I write this. It's been a while since our last visit, and I noticed the menu's slimmed down a bit--but honestly, the food's leveled up. I went with the blackened catfish, turnip greens, and creamed corn, and let me tell you, that creamed corn was off the chain. Hot, buttery, and so good it could make you forget your own name. Everything came out fresh, seasoned just right, and hit the spot like a dart in a bullseye. Now, let's talk about that complimentary cornbread. Fluffy, golden, and just sweet enough--it's the kind of side that could run for mayor and win. I'm proud of myself for showing a little restraint today and not asking for seconds. (Believe me, it took Olympic-level willpower.) Our waitress was hustling like a Bama walk-on trying to earn a scholarship--fast, friendly, and somehow always smiling. Service: A+. Prices? A little higher than I remember, but that seems to be the new normal for a meat-and-three these days. Only downside--we got seated right by the door. Every time it opened, we got a blast of fresh air and a few curious stares. Folks walking in got a front-row seat to us eating like it was the "Welcome to Blue Plate" exhibit. But when you roll in at peak hour, you take what you can get. All in all, great food, friendly folks, and a true taste of Northport hospitality--just next time, I might wear sunglasses so I don't feel like part of the lunchtime attraction. read more

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Stopped there with a friend for lunch on a recent trip to Gordo. First time for him, I've enjoyed the place several times. My friend and I both got the Country Fried Steak with the white gravy. Large serving, not over cooked the way a lot of places prepare it. Beef was tender with a light breading, making every bite a perfect combination of meat and breading. All side each of us had were favorable. I think the creamed corn will be one of my new "Go To" at Blue Plate. My friend order an appetizer of onion rings. They were definitely not from Sysco, they were very crisp with the perfect amount of breading. My only issue at Blue Plate is they only serve corn bread, and I'm not a big fan of corn bread, but this time I tasted theirs, and it was like potato chips, I keep going back for more. It was buttery and soft with the perfect amount of crust. My friend wanted to know when we're going back to Gordo. Said he could eat here every day. read more

We stopped after I read about this place on Yelp. We were passing through heading to New Orleans. Best place ever for country southern cooking! Perfect staff despite being covered up with church folks on a Sunday at lunchtime. We had chicken n' dumplings, the best other than my mommas, country fried steak, fried pork chop. We had the greens and Mac n cheese as sides. Everything is above outstanding! Huge portions and the most reasonable prices ever. Cornbread is included and delicious. We will make a trip back even if it's out of the way for this special gem of a place where it's nice to feel like you're a part of the south. Truly magnificent spot. Don't be afraid of the large crowds as they are used to it and move everyone along quickly to be seated. read more

We often travel from Helena to enjoy the great food and service at Blue Plate. I travel a lot and I have never tasted onion rings as good as the ones at Blue Plate. They are the best. The rest of the food is equally as good . Great service from great people who care about their customer's dining experiences. read more

My daughter and her boyfriend ( they live in NYC) always crave fried okra and good Southern veggies when the opportunity arises so when in Alabama for the Georgia game( Go Dawgs!) we asked other fans from Alabama for suggestions ( Roll Tide!) and off we went! The Turkey and dressing was excellent and the fried okra was definitely worth the trip. I thought the catfish was a little overcooked, but it was still tasty. We are known to order quite a few items off the menu and our server kept commenting on the amount of food we were ordering. I can only remember one other time that has happened to us when we traveled together. She just would not stop. She wasn't calling us chubby or anything, just kept saying things like y'all must be hungry and are you sure you want that much food? Excuse me, isn't this a restaurant?? Annoying to say the least. She still got a great tip but I was put off by that attitude. Food was tasty though. A strong 3.5. Alabama won but we'll get 'em next time!! read more

Visited after church so they were pretty busy so we expected that. Our order was taken within 15 minutes of sitting but our server didn't come check on us after the kitchen brought our food out until we called the manager over. My daughter didn't like the fried chicken breast & wanted to change it. read more

Always good food and great service . I love the Tuesday special, the chicken pot pie. The blackberry cobbler is amazing also.

Great food and service. Really busy so don't expect any hovering by wait staff. I didn't mind at all. Parking close is limited.

Overrated, cold stiff meatloaf. So disappointed. Definitely doesn't look or taste like homemade.

The service was great and the food was amazing. I got the fried pork chops, rice and gravy and collard greens.

Food: Delicious food Service: Great Ambiance: comfortable atmosphere & great staff. Sherri read more

Great service, wonderful food. I have been going to the blue plate for years. They're always serving good food with a friendly attitude

I ordered the chicken salad plate. It came with a large scoop of chicken salad and 4 types of fruit. The chicken salad tasted like it had been made with Miracle Whip. So sweet it just wasn't fit to eat. It was also the finest shredded chicken possible. Others at the table couldn't believe it was chicken. The fruit tasted like the container it had been stored in. Awful! Lucky for me, my companion ordered onion rings and fried pickles. That was my lunch. I would go back just for those. Service was very attentive. Plenty of corn bread, and beverages. I would have sent back the chicken salad but we were in a group of 24 and crammed into 3 long tables. read more

First I gave this a 3 star because I do t care for fried food. My friends suggested this place. The restaurant was clean, the waitress was amazing and everyone was friendly. Very family friendly restaurant. I had fried pork chops. I thought the were pan fried in butter, but they were deep fried with a tempura type batter. Mashed potatoes and boiled Lima beans. Average meal, my husband had fried chicken livers and fries. They were very tender. The waitress was great since we had 10 people. She was very accommodating. read more

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The best meat and three in Tuscaloosa and Northport. It never misses. I go because I love chicken livers and very few places sell them, so not only do I get my fix, I also get fresh, home made veggies to go along with it. I love the okra, cabbage, black eyed peas, and of course, the cobbler. Yes, you can get a dessert as a side (ain't it wonderful!!). Service is quick and don't forget that it's a Diner, so don't expect fine linen and table cloths. It is clean and cozy. Great southern food!! read more

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The hanger steak here is underrated but so flavorful. It is tender and juicy with a deep beefy taste. The sautéed spinach on the side was a nice healthy option. It is a great steak for those who love bold flavors. read more

The Blue Plate - Northport - American Near Me - Northport, Alabama

Wonderful fried okra!! All vegetables are good and a ok salad. Service is always good.

Good ole fashioned food. The server was great. The food was delicious and I didn't have to wait long.

When looking for a restaurant that was down home in Alabama we found the Blue Plate. This place is a stick to your ribs, diner type restaurant that has a deep menu. Meaning the options are endless. Simple home style cooking with just enough in portion size will satisfy any person enter their doors. Attentive service. (Other items ordered just didn't take good pictures of them...) read more

The Blue Plate - Northport - Meatloaf plate - American Near Me - Northport, Alabama

Great place for dinner. The specials are always wonderful. my favorite is Monday chicken parm. the sauce is sweeter than most, but it goes great with the dish. Nothing fancy, just good home cooking for a great price. read more

Please allow yourself to experience the southern delicacy that is The Blue Plate! Good, Southern Home Cooking is their slogan and MAN did they deliver. I called my order in and I was able to pick it up in their drive thru. I love convenience! I didn't go inside but I imagine the ambience to be very warm, welcoming, and the local feel. The customer service I received via phone and in the drive thru defined Souther hospitality. On this particular day I was craving a fish fry so I ordered the fried catfish and shrimp along with okra and macaroni and cheese. Every single thing was fried to perfection and seasoned flawlessly. The macaroni was a 3 out of 5 for me, but being from the south means macaroni is always up for debate. Regardless, I ate everything in its entirety. If you're in T-Town certain stop by for souther cuisine done right! read more

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Just this morning (11/17/25) I called Blueplate and ordered a half pan of creamed corn for a Thanksgiving luncheon at my job. When arrived to pick it up, they could not find the order. I spoke to a guy when I placed the order at 8:45 am, told him I was from the State Troopers office on Skyland, and he told me the total was $36.90. At pick up, they had to prepare the order then charged me $39. Very bad customer service! read more

I had a taste for catfish today so since I was in Northport I decided on Blue Plate. Omg the best decision! I got the fried catfish, turnip greens and purple hull peas. The fish was piping hot and tasted so good. The veggies were delicious. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a home cooked meal from a restaurant. We eat here often and they are consistent with their food. Always good and tasty. read more

Today on a Monday at lunch it was extremely busy. The wait went by pretty quick- well maybe 15 minutes. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and baby Lima beans with mashed potatoes. The baby limas were great and the potatoes. The cornbread was sweet and soft. The chicken Parmesan was a mistake for me to order. It was the days special as was spaghetti- The sauce on the chicken was extremely sweet. It near about made me sick it was so sweet. I will never order that again or the spaghetti because the sauce is too sweet!! If you like it sugary then get it. I like my sauces a lot more tangy and so less sweet!! The waitress was attentive but not overbearing. Very nice. We will probably go back but steer clear from sauces like that!! Oh- and I had a piece or garlic bread on my plate that I bit into and the greasy butter oozed in my mouth. It was half drenched in butter or oil. Too greasy and couldn't eat. read more

The Blue Plate - Northport - Greasy bread - American Near Me - Northport, Alabama

The wife got beef liver and onions and I got the chicken gizzards. I used the drive thru. The orders were spot on and the food was excellent! Not my first rodeo at this place. I always come back because it's a great place to get a meal. The employees are friendly. A great Tuscaloosa eatery! read more

Love going with my father and have Sunday dinner . Food is so good and the atmosphere is very warming. The staff are very friendly. I love love the chicken livers. It taste just like my grandmother used to make. It's also a great meat and 3 . Enjoy! read more

Great food, great service, great price. To a college kid it's almost as good as going back home.

We eat there most every time we're in Tuscaloosa,ALABAMA. Great home cooked food at a great price. The service and people there couldn't be more helpful or nicer. They also have a drive through restaurant if you call ahead, then just roll through and take it home with you for dinner. We do that quite often too when we have our little dog with us. Love the laid back atmosphere and all the old posters like James Dean at the women's restroom. There's many more things all around that create the Ambiance. A large Marilyn Monroe poster where her dress is being blown up by the wind. I think we've all seen that one before. There's a lot to enjoy in this restaurant read more

Ordered carry out from here for lunch today and was really pleased. Very tasty country cooking. They told me it'd take about 15 minutes, which was fine - my drive over there took about that long. When I arrived, there was basically a line out of the door. I guess it was Sunday and everyone was out to eat with their families! I found my way to the pickup counter and my food was ready and waiting for me. Despite the rather lengthy drive home, the food quality really did not suffer at all. I cracked my styrofoam box open on the way home to keep my food from getting soggy (and also to catch some delicious smells), so that probably helped, but I was still impressed with how well it all held up, especially since I had a fried chicken breast and French fries, which are super prone to deteriorate quickly. Portion sizes were generous and I was quite full when I was done. Again, I ordered the fried chicken breast, French fries, and Mac and cheese. They tossed in some pieces of cornbread, too. The cornbread was pretty dry and not too flavorful, but I pretty much only like my dad's cornbread. I'll have to ask for biscuits next time. The macaroni and cheese was decent, but definitely the weak link, as it was a little bland. The fries, though, were really good: thick-cut steak fries with good seasoning. Crispy edges and a soft, potatoey inside. And the fried chicken! A huge piece, very crunchy and juicy, with great flavor. I'd love to eat it again! I hope I get a chance to return and try a few more different items, as well as to enjoy the fried chicken hot right out of the fryer! read more

Great food with a diverse menu. Staff is efficient ( the take out business is impressive here). Prices are great and the food is top quality. read more

Super quick service, great food and a huge building to accommodate large crowds. This place checks all the boxes and if your looking for a meat and 3 place they can't be beat. read more

Awesome. Some of the best chicken and dumplings ever and great service. I'll go back. Do Dawgs!

Friendly employees. Food was excellent. And our waiter, Trey, was very nice. I had the Tilapia w/rice - cabbage, fried okra. Highly recommend. I will be back!!!! read more

Just when I brag about this place to my out of town guests, they disappoint me with their less than fair side orders. Try explaining paying $1.79 for an extra side order of beans only to have both cups half full. If I pay an extra $3.58, please be fair with giving me $3.58 worth of beans........If I hadn't been headed to the airport, I would have taken them back. $51.00+ spent on my food. The beans is what we were waiting for...... read more

The Blue Plate - Northport - American Near Me - Northport, Alabama

The food and the serve both are consistently good. its my go to place for home cooking when I am in northport.

Great place!! The blackened fish was amazing. Everything we had was well-seasoned. The staff was very sweet as well.

Exactly what a place called"Blue Plate" should be. Especially enjoyed all the options

I just got the best grilled chicken salad I've had in a while. It was a to go order and it was perfect. I will definitely be ordering again.

Staff was friendly; food came out pretty fast 10 mins or less. Overall the food was great especially the fish & greens were seasoned well and the cornbread was tasty too. All the food was hot and tasted fresh. Mac & cheese was meh but everything else was good. read more

The Blue Plate - Northport - Catfish Strips, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, - American Near Me - Northport, Alabama

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My favorite meat and 3 in town. Hands down. You can't beat the quality of food with affordable prices. Can't even find a place like this in all of Birmingham!! The bread is fantastic. The service is sweet and friendly. Sweet tea is great. Fried pickles are a must try. Don't come here if you're on a diet. You pay at the register. They have a drive through! read more