We were passing through Gadsden on Friday afternoon just about our dinner time (6:00PM EST) and searched Yelp for a place to eat. We came across this nice restaurant and decided to give it a try. We arrived just before the restaurant opened and had to wait, but it was well worth it. My wife ordered the All American Burger and fries. It was not your typical everyday plain ground meat burger, but an herb infused delight full of flavor and the fries were excellent as well. I ordered a cup of gumbo along with the shrimp and grits, and I thought I was dining down in New Orleans. It was some of the best gumbo I have eaten outside of Louisiana. We will definitely have to come back again sometime when we are passing through, or may just have to make a special trip over here. read more

A restaurant doesn't get this kind of rep without the food to back it up. Theoretically, a sweet, fluffy waffle shouldn't complement salty, crispy, golden-fried chicken, yet nothing screams comfort food quite like a plate stacked with both, drizzled with a hefty helping of warm maple syrup. Hilarious, they still have their Christmas lights hanging up in May. They were very busy and understaffed. Our overworked server was run ragged. The staff was definitely not allowed to be their best because of the understaffing. This can affect their tips. read more

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Burger was very good. Fries were extra tasty. Service was friendly. Definitely worth a stop with the limited food options in Gadsden.

Easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten! Fantastic!! Just order that grilled cheese brisket! No questions! Outstanding!!! read more

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Stopped in from out of town for lunch with family. Nice feel to the place. Saw some huge sandwiches and burgers. While they had a great presentation, I was more interested in conversation than a challenging handheld, so I thought I'd try the Brisket Grilled Cheese with fries. Loved the fries. Kind of wish I had either asked more questions or chosen something else. The brisket was sliced, so it was a little difficult to eat. The flavor was good, though. The menu is unique enough that I'd love to go again. read more

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Great place to have a casual lunch or quick drink while galavanting around Main St! The bartender was so amicable & knowledgeable about the adult beverage menu! She was full of smiles! Prices are midrange, & decor is nontraditional/chic/industrial! Super clean spot. read more

The Rail Public House - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

Oh, my gosh! You have not had a hamburger until you have enjoyed one at The Rail! It is the best we have found in Alabama, and we have enjoyed numerous restaurants! Try it for yourself! You will not be disappointed! The french fries are also awesome. Let's put it this way... I have enjoyed many food choices at The Rail and I have loved everything I ordered. Bon Appetite! read more

We were in town for a family thing, and we wanted somewhere to meet for lunch. We always try to go to a local restaurant if we can. It was pouring, so I dropped people off at the door and just made a mad dash. Neat, inviting inside, and we sat near the back of the dining room. We got the candied bacon bombs for an app a long with the pimento cheese pups. My main meal was Beef Tips & Rice, which I think was a daily special and not always on menu. Great meal for a rainy day. read more

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Really amazing little place in downtown Gadsden. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was a pure joy. Helpful and attentive. The ambiance is quite nice with a bar and ample seating inside. The food was the true star. Great menu and daily specials. Being moved from the Tampa area my wife had a Cuban and I had the grouper special. Both were ample portions and great takes on traditional Tampa fare. If you are a meat lover, get the Candied Bacon Bombs. We loved them. Definitely a place to check out if you are in the area. read more

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Popular pub on Broad St in heart of Gadsden. Pleasant welcoming entry to their comfortable seating area. Staff are super friendly cute and converge soon as you walk in, making sure u taken care of; v kind. Be ready to eats cuz each of their menu items are substantial and made for a couple :) Barkeeps quite adept; ask for their special Bloody M. Did not expect this-- their salads are quite exquisite and v v. tasty, man. Check the Spinach Berry Salad. O course they gots multiple burger types, And their entrancing Sriracha Chicken :) read more

The Rail Public House - Cool bar - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

Fantastic food, good ambiance, and wonderful service!!! Had an amazing date night with my husband here. My husband asked for tartar sauce on the side, and they don't typically serve it. Someone whipped him up a small serving to go with his meal, and it was delicious. Would definitely go again! read more

The Rail Public House - Brisket grilled cheese. AMAZING!!! - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

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Service is awesome! Not the fastest on the actual food cooking but I assume everything is made fresh. And the wait is so worth it! The cheeseburger was delicious and juicy. A lot of places dry out the patties when it's a well done burger. Not here-fantastic!!! The sidewinder fries are also great and not greasy. And the mashed potatoes were perfectly seasoned and buttery good. The restaurant was clean. The music was mellow and the atmosphere was romantic, modern, historic, and classy all in one. read more

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Great food great service. Best place in Gadsden by far imo. Everything on the menu is great and always have daily specials. By far the best fish specials you will find in Gadsden. read more

Great atmosphere with excellent food and drinks with the best waitress Hannah that we've had in I can't remember. Highly recommended read more

The Rail Public House - Pecan Old Fashioned - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

It's VERY LOUD. WORKING ON the sound vibration and it's a little expensive. Trying a slower hour might be better

Sweet baby Jesus in heaven. The grilled cheese brisket has got to be one of the greatest sandwiches I've ever put in my mouth! Order it. Don't think about it. Just do it. You're welcome. read more

The Rail Public House - Quite possibly perfection on a plate. - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

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My husband and I visited for the first time, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly, and the drinks were enjoyable, though I do wish there was a wider selection. I usually order a Grey Goose martini, but they were out of Grey Goose and Chambord when I tried to get a French martini. That said, the amazing food and lovely ambiance more than made up for it. Being originally from South Florida, I really appreciated how this spot had a vibe reminiscent of the places I'd frequent back home. It's nice to have somewhere like this to enjoy when visiting my in-laws in the area. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Rail Public House - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

The food was terrible. Kitchen staff looked homeless . We were there for the brunch menu read more

My husband and I ate here for my birthday meal. Food was delicious! Wait staff was excellent! We started with the Pimento Cheese Balls. Oh my gosh! These were great! Especially with the pepper jelly!! My husband had the All American Burger and Ans I had the Siracha Chicken. We will be back!! FYI they've moved to Broad S read more

I got the Cobb salad and it was loaded with toppings. The avocado was perfectly ripe and the bacon was crispy. Blue cheese added a punch of flavor and the boiled eggs were cooked just right. I liked how everything was chopped small, made it easy to eat. The staff was nice and checked on us a couple of times. Chill place to grab a healthy-ish bite. read more

My husband and I have been to this restaurant a couple times. Food is decent but the service and the time you have to wait for your food is pretty wild. Servers are friendly BUT it takes forever to get the food. We went a couple weeks ago for the first time and we were there for almost an hour and a half waiting for our food. We thought it might be a fluke and then we went today and it was the same thing. They are super busy and we get that BUT if you're wanting a place that you won't have to sit for an hour- hour and a half for any kind of food. This place isn't for you if you are hanry. Again, food is pretty good! Downstairs is pretty cool! Maybe dinner is different but I highly doubt the time the food comes out is any different because they are always slammed. It's a good sign that people like this restaurant! After reading some other reviews about the waitresses helping locals instead of new people coming in and dining and that is why the service is so slow. They need to add more staff ! read more

Visiting for the weekend for a wedding, The Rail was recommended to us. According to Yelp, they were NOT open...however they are open! Check out the hours in the picture I posted! Great fried pimento cheese for an appetizer, delicious! Burger and pimento cheese chicken sandwich were both delicious and filling! Clean! Friendly Staff. read more

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A very pricey place for dinner that doesn't live up to its prices. I ordered the ribeye, it was a chuck eye steak, commonly referred to as the poor man's ribeye, so it was dry and chewy. Although cooked as ordered it was cold and unseasoned. Vegetables were broccolini, they were also cold and woody lying underneath the steak not on the side. And the wait times for the food were crazy, and likely attributed to the food being cold, there were insufficient wait staff so they were rushing around, and if you took a breath when talking to them they were gone! read more

Pay_attention_to_your_bill. Prices are not cheap... and make sure to check your bill carefully. read more

It was okay. Kids meals are a great value and the Alfredo was great. Brisket wasn't great though. Service wasn't stellar but all in all ok but for $70 was were hoping for more. read more

The Rail Public House - Brisket - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

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This is a must visit place in Gadsden. They easily accommodated a large group. The service was fantastic, extremely friendly, and prompt. They put a smile on the face of one in our party that was celebrating his 78th birthday. It is very cozy, very clean, and the food was fantastic! read more

My waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. The conecuh bacon bombers we're awesome. I got the steak tips over mashed bowl and it was pretty good too. Looking forward to trying more. read more

Traveled a different way home from the North and came across this place in Gadsden. Great burgers and best fries ever! Service outstanding! read more

Stopped in on my way from Anniston to Huntsville and I'll definitely be back. The burgers are amazing and the service was prompt and friendly. I visited mid afternoon on a weekday so it was quiet but it certainly seemed like it would be a lively place on a weekend evening. read more

Food is fabulous and staff is amazing my favorite place to eat , love the atmosphere bed. There numerous times and have never been disappointed read more

The atmosphere was friendly and upbeat. Service friendly and attentive. The food was fresh, mouthwatering delicious. Portions are very generous. I didn't get a picture but the pimento cheese balls with sweet jalapeño sauce were phenomenal. For dessert, best chocolate cake we ever had. We passed around our table it was so yummy! Highly recommend, perfect for date lunch, date night. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Great food, great staff, excellent location!! We really enjoyed experiencing this cool local place!! Go! It's a great meal!

Umm. So I wish I could say I had a great experience here. However, that would simply be a lie, and Joanie is nothing but truthful... One thing great is the waitstaff. I have been here twice in the past few weeks when passing through town and both servers were on top of everything. However... the wait for the food is just absolutely absurd for the quality. On both occasions this simple meal turned into almost a two hour experience, and there is just simply no place in the world I am willing to wait over 30 minutes for a Caesar salad. Even the other food at the table was considerably "mid" as my nephew called it. It's just not anything outstanding, but unfortunately a lot better than the neighboring restaurants from what I hear. I will say the inside is very chic and dark which some people like. However, my eyesight is terrible and the little lights at each table can only go so far. I'm just not sure I would eat here a third time. -Joanie read more

Plain Jane!!!! I ordered the chocolate banana foster French toast. This is just bread grilled in egg with sliced bananas on top with a little cup of syrup on the side. VERY DISAPPOINTING! Update... they remade the French toast. read more

The Rail Public House - Updated remake of the French toast. - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

a Group of us welders from Ohio hit this place up every time we come to town. Top notch spot for a great Steak. The staff has always been nothing but polite and very friendly. We have gotten to know the owner Sam since we started stopping in so much. He is a top notch guy running a great restaurant. We always look forward to going to the rail. read more

Loved the ambiance, great service, and the crazy train burger was delicious! One of our group needs to eat gluten free and they were very accommodating--they did initially screw up and served the order with bread on top, but made a new order for us relatively quickly. read more

Amazing food, service & ambience. You can't go wrong! Went for brunch and definitely can recommend the Rail Public House. Freshness and an amuse buss both surprisingly delicious. Cannot wait to go again! read more

Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat. It's a really nice place to eat with a great atmosphere. The spicy chicken sandwich was amazing and all food items were priced right. All of the waitresses we've had provided excellent service and were all very friendly. I highly recommend eating here. read more

The Rail Public House - Hot honey chicken sandwich with fries!! - Tacos Near Me - Gadsden, Alabama

It's a great vibe and the food is good! I recommend! The staff! I went during an off time between lunch much and dinner, and still enjoyed. read more

I'm not even finished with my meal and had to review!!! It has the best French toast I have ever tasted. My server was slammed but somehow so attentive to me. I dined alone for breakfast Sunday morning. I didn't expect this from the way the place looked. While it's very clean and the atmosphere is so cute, it's set up for a nice evening of fun and drinks. Either way, I loved it and will be dining here and recommending to anyone visiting Gadsden!! read more