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Tom Brown's Restaurant

3.9 (303 reviews)

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Good for kids
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Bill B.

Perfect meal. Wife and I visited for our anniversary and had a perfect meal. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and my wife's lobster was perfect. The service was first class too. We talk about going to other restaurants for our anniversary dinners, but we keep coming back to Tom Brown's.

Stunning bar area
Katie S.

Brought my (very picker eater) mom here last night and had a lovely experience! I'll be honest, the drink menu is what caught my eye initially, as they have lots of creative and delicious sounding drinks. But I was also really excited to see frog legs, gator bites and escargot on the menu. We made a reservation, although on a weeknight I'm not sure that was needed, and were seated right away. Our server was awesome! He was helpful, knowledgeable and was very assuring to my mom about her food sensitivities. The food was fantastic, the service was impeccable and it was a lovely experience over all. A+ experience. Side note: it's also a gorgeous space, I love all the little details that someone clearly spent a lot of time curating.

Alligator on the left and ahi tuna on the right.
Giovanni L.

I came here tonight with a coworker after a long day of work. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the restaurant and the excellent quality of the staff. I am not an Alabama native, so I'm going to be honest and say I was a little worried about my food options around the area. I was glad to open up Yelp and see you such a beautiful and High class restaurant available. The food was absolutely amazing. My coworker and I decided to just order a whole bunch of apps and some drinks. out of everything I ate I have to say that the steamed clams were the best if not I would have to say the ahi tuna. That does not take away from the rest of the plates though. Everything was amazing. The only thing that I may have not enjoyed as much as the others could be the crab patties. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be coming back.

Ashley S.

Amazing restaurant. My foodie friend was in town and I decided to take her here since I hadn't tried it either and heard great things. Only recommendation is to have white table cloths to match the rest of the atmosphere and the prices. The cocktail list was impressive. I chose the honeysuckle lemonade and my friend got the lavender lemon drop. I was impressed by the purple sugar. Such a cute touch! The drinks were awesome! We started with the fried mushrooms and lobster bisque. Both were excellent but you can't skip the bisque. The lobster bisque was a must. I opted for the ribeye and a salad. I loved their salad dressings options. Spicy cilantro ranch. Yum. The loaded baked potato - amazing. Don't get me started on dessert. They bring this huge tray out and on top of that rattled off 4 other desserts... wow. I chose the caramel crunch cake. It was good. Next time I'd try the blueberry cheesecake or the chocolate lava cake. I can't wait for the new location to open closer to my house.

Filet and lobster tail. Old fashion. Manhattan.
Jonathan B.

Not only was the food absolutely amazing -- the service was too! Ashley Brown was behind the bar making sure the restaurant was running smoothly and she took the time to talk to us and that made the occasion that much better! Beautiful restaurant decorations, vibes and comfort.

Michael T.

Loved the steak, it had a great smoky char on the outside and was super tender inside. The portion was fair, though I wish there was a bit more seasoning. The fries on the side were crispy and well seasoned. Service was polite but took a while to bring our check. The ambiance was nice, dim lighting and a cozy feel, perfect for dinner.

Steak and lobster
Anna M.

Finally made to Tom Brown's for dinner and we loved it. The service was excellent, we never felt rushed. The pace was perfect for an enjoyable meal. We started with drinks, soup/salad and then finished with a delicious entree. My husband got the surf/turf special and I had the grouper. We both thought the steak and fish were cooked perfectly. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and very pleasant.

Lady Mary rose
Amber C.

I visited Huntsville for the first time this weekend, every restaurant on the strip was packed. We almost gave up hope until we came across this cute little hidden gem -- Tom Browns. We weren't expecting to get a table given how crowded all of the other restaurants were however, when we walked in we were immediately sat at the next available table which was outside. It was a beautiful day so we weren't mad at all! I pulled up the menu, it was super cute and funny with the different menu items. Starting with the drinks of course I had to try the Monte Sami Sip Martini, it was delicious. For my food I had the shrimp and grits, it was amazing! I couldn't even finish. From the great waiters to the decorations inside and out to the food I had a wonderful experience at Tom Browns!

Chargrilled oysters
Cara H.

We dinned here for my mom's birthday dinner. I made a reservation for 6pm and we were promptly seated upon arrival. The service was good to start, but as the night went on and more parties arrived it slacked. The food did take a minute, but once we got our food it was delicious!! The inside of the restaurant is very classy. Perfect for a date night, girls night out, birthday dinner,etc. It was loud inside the restaurant, but it wasn't distracting. Overall a pretty good experience.

Lobster Bisque + Crab & Corn Chowder
Vonnie S.

We had a positive experience overall while visiting for our first time. What we loved: - fun, eclectic atmosphere. Not too stuffy or pretentious. - we made reservations and we were seated very quickly after arrival (we arrived about 10 minutes ahead of our reserved time). - Food was delicious! We ordered... *Lobster Bisque *Crab & Corn Chowder *Mean Green rolls (or something close. They were fabulous either way). *Extra Dirty Martini (x 1) *Smoked Bourbon (x 2) *Seasonal Special: Elk *Ribeye w/add on fried Gulf Shrimp (yum), Creamy Greens & Mashed Sweet Potatoes *Banana Caramel Cake Something (can't recall the name) *Fresh Brewed Coffee - Service was great in terms of demeanor and communication of our hostess. Side mentions: - The owner makes a point to walk the floor and check in on guests (which I believe is an awesome touch!).... TB though for some reason looked over at our table and kept walking. He talked to the larger parties on both our right and left and my husband noticed the snub. While it wasn't earth shattering, it was a little strange and I didn't understand the purpose of picking and choosing which guests should feel special... I told my husband that maybe it was because we asked for another table (they initially seated us at the first table by the busy entry way). Post COVID + my husbands Army PTSD, we've learned that him sitting in busy areas doesn't work well for his anxiety. We didn't make a big deal about it and I apologized to the fabulous young lady at the front podium for even asking. But after dropping $300+ for two people on our first date night of 2021 (literally), it felt a little odd that the owner deliberately swooped past our table in favor of other guests. We booked at TB because we are new to the area and it came highly recommended. We'd like to return but if the cold shoulder is still part of the meal, I'm not sure how we'd feel about that.

Shrimp and Grits
Meghin D.

Tom browns was absolutely wonderful. It was our first time and we did make reservations. Since it is a time during COVID, I feel like Tom Browns handled everything perfectly. When you check in with the hostess the check your temperature before allowing you to seat, mask are unforced and the staff are all talk the necessary precautions. Tables are spaced out but not sure if this is a covid thing or the normal dining room. The decor is amazing. Beautiful chandeliers, and I love the stones in the decor. Even the bathrooms are beautiful. Our waiter was extremely nice and attentive. We started off with bowls of lobster bisque which was packed full of lobster. It had a very creamy and velvety finish and the taste was spectacular. They brought out these bread rolls with a honey butter as well. The rolls were extremely hot and almost had a crispy bottom but a nice pillowy airy bread. They were delicious. 'My husband ordered the Shrimp and Grits which had a different spin on Shrimp and Grits. The "gravy" was full of pork belly, onions, celery, and peppers. It was a brown gravy and delicious. The shrimp were so fresh and had a wonderful texture. The Gouda grits were creamy and had just a wonderful taste. The Ribeye was grilled to perfection. I ordered a medium rare and that was exactly the temp that I received. The meat was so tender and the compound butter on top was an extra bonus. The steak is prime aged for 21 days and you can definitely tell the quality. The brussel sprouts were an addition $2 for substitute, but extremely worth the substitution. Perfectly roasted with pork belly and amazing seasoning. Hands down the best steak meal I have had from a restaurant in such a long time. The side of fries were perfectly crisp. Nice and pillowy inside and crisp on the outside. They had a huge assortment of desserts from skillet cookies to browns to bread pudding and cheesecakes. They all looked fabulous, but we were too full. Service was wonderful, the atmosphere was wonderful as well. While we were there there was an engagement outside which was so great to see. I just love Tom Browns and we will definitely be back!

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