Vicki's Lunch Van

The TASTE is in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Montgomery, and the setting alone makes…read moreit worth the visit. Located in the heart of Hampstead, right across from the gym, this place checks all the boxes -- fine dining, great atmosphere, and an excellent wine selection. If you're a wine connoisseur, you won't be disappointed. Parking can be tight in this area, so arrive early or wear comfortable shoes. The bar itself is large and can easily accommodate a good-sized group, which makes it a great option for gatherings.

Super cute & chic restaurant. Came with a group of 15 on a Saturday for brunch and the service was…read moreGREAT!!! Brunch and Lunch menus were available. Started with the bottle service!! For $20 you get a bottle of Prosecco and your choice of pineapple, orange or cranberry juice. Really like this idea for our group. Started with the Caesar salad! Either I was starving or it was the best Caesar I've had in a long time. Also ordered the Short Rib Pasta Alfredo. Loved the taste!!! Pretty large portion as well for a small plate. Ended with the fried green tomatoes. They were well seasoned and fried lightly. Enjoyed Taste & I'll be back.

Lava Cake

Pork Belly Sliders

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La Jolla

4.5(134 reviews)

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Since this is one of my "go to" restaurants I felt I needed to update my review. Simply put, this…read moreplace is great. Our most recent meal was with a very large birthday group. The staff and service was excellent with timely drink orders. My old fashioned was tasty and well crafted. Knowing that birthday cake was coming, I only ordered the grouper over grits and I cannot remember when (with one exception) I have had a better fish dish. All at the table spoke highly of the dishes they ordered. I highly reccomend this restaurant. The only downside is sometimes at peak hours it can be noisy if that is something that bothers one. On this night, we were making the noise so it was not a problem.

Service was good. Nice place for a very nice dinner. Conveniently located at Peppertree. Plenty…read moreof parking. Thoroughly enjoyed! Don't skip the salad and be sure to add the fried goat cheese!

Tuna Spring Roll - Exclusively on Wednesdays

Gumbo

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The La Jolla Burger & whole fried okra

City Grill

4.5(59 reviews)

6.6 mi

Excellent food and service ! A bit pricey but worth it !…read moreNice atmosphere and ambiance.

City Grill was an interesting experience. The food was decent, but not great, for the money spent…read more The service was not anything above the standard expectation for a high-end restaurant. The interior design and atmosphere was very nice, but the experience does leave something to be desired.

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SURF AND TURF -GRILLED FILET OF BEEF WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND TARRAGON BUTTER. GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH

Stockyard Grill

4.5(95 reviews)

7.3 mi

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First time. It's been on my list for decades and I finally made it. I had the Ribeye steak and a…read morehouse salad. The salad was simple but nothing special. The steak was excellent. While I was eating I noticed that the Tuesday special was Prime Rib and I heard that the Wednesday special was Prime Rib Sandwich. I am coming back for those. Service was prompt and you are immediately given the check in case you are in a hurry. Lines can be long so get there early.

Talk about a diamond in the rough! We would never have found it without Yelp! The special today was…read morebeef tips. I ordered them with rice, fried okra, cornbread and buttermilk pie. Every bite was delicious. Our server was really sweet, the food came quickly and it was a great experience!

Great place

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Capitol Oyster Bar

4.0(285 reviews)

3.5 mi

What can be said about the Capital Oyster Bar? The little hole in the wall that's off the beaten…read morepath? The food that should be in any 5-star restaurant? The staff that is attentive but not overbearing? This is your place then! This place doesn't try to be something that it's not. The menu is well put together the prices are reasonable and the quality is outstanding. If you're in the area this really is a must-stop place.

Very interesting place you'd only find on Yelp I ordered a Bowl of Gumbo, Pounded seasoned shrimp,…read moreand hush puppies. Gumbo was thick and had a great flavor, generous pound of shrimp tasted good, and hush puppies were served cold, so I'd skip next time.

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Baked catfish

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Specials.

O'Dessa Blessing Restaurant

4.3(18 reviews)

2.1 mi

We visited O'Dessa's Blessings for lunch on Jan 7, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. It is run by a husband-and-wife team from catering, food preparation to being the entire waiting staff - just the two of them doing everything. The food - southern cuisine - was already laid out buffet style in the main hall. At the far end of the hall were desserts. Drinks of water, orange juice and sweet tea were in the dining room to the left of the hall. Now the dining room is large enough area to accommodate a party of 40 (there were 28 of us). I don't care for southern cuisine, unless it's seafood. But I did like both fried and baked chickens, spinach and cabbages; had multiple helping of them. I wished rice was included. The abundance of spaces between the tables helped in reducing the noise level. I sat at one of the smaller tables so that helped a lot. The overall decor evokes a pre-1980s feel, and apparently so is the upkeep of the building. The service was good enough that I would have given it at least four stars. Then I went to the men's restroom. When I finished my business, I turned the doorknob to unlock and it came loose. I though: was the door unlocked the entire time? This was shocking. Anyone could have entered. For that, one star is removed. (Had someone entered while I was *ahem* busy, I would have deducted two stars.) The restroom doorknob issue is enough reason for me to not recommend O'Dessa's Blessings. I hope the owners have done something about that.

Our group had a great dinner evening that top off the trip from Lexington, Kentucky. home cooking…read moresoul food to the max, from black eye peas to corn bread and peach cobbler old school Mama's home cooking HEAVY D. Lexington, Kentucky see you again at the dinner table. God Bless You and Your Family.

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The buffet was equally impressive, both in its variety of offerings, as well as their deliciousness!

Central

4.3(625 reviews)

3.2 mi

I was a solo customer and all the bar seating was taken and regular seats were available. The…read morehostess sat me at a long table that faces the kitchen. Best seat in the house. What a great running kitchen and the Chef even checked up on me. I try to go every time I'm in Montgomery and have never been disappointed.

My husband and I stopped in while traveling through for our anniversary. We love the ambiance there…read moreand the fact that the place feels upscale but not pretentious. It had been a couple years since our last visit, and I'm so happy that the quality and consistency have not slid. We had the gulf catch and the teres major carne asada. I can never say no to shishitos, and theirs are fantastic. Both entrees were phenomenal, as were the cocktails. I had the Hidalgo's voyage on our server's recommendation. I don't normally go for mezcal, but I'm glad I did. The drink was perfectly balanced. We had the chocolate marquise for dessert. Central is becoming a stand-by for us when we're in town. Can't wait for a return visit.

A beautiful setting

Beef Short Rib

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Dessert flight!

Martin's Restaurant

3.9(190 reviews)

2.6 mi

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People have said that it's not as good as it used to be but that's just a lie. Martins is…read morefantastic! I had their fried chicken and it was perfect. I'd recommend the dark meat as it was better. I had the greens, mashed potatoes, and black eyed peas. The greens could use some salt but everything else was 10/10. It's not super nice in there but it's clean and the servers are very kind. Theres a very small town feel to it. Will come back!

I had really high hopes for Martin's just because I know that sometimes the best food places are…read moreunsuspecting. The place is not the cleanest-- floors needed vacuuming, chairs were held together with duck tape.. but I pressed on hoping the food would redeem the space. Service was friendly. However, it was awkward listening to the waiter/waitresses/hostess/ kitchen staff have a conversation with each other across the entire restaurant. This was especially true after a patron sent something back and the kitchen came out loudly exclaiming that they wanted to see the food that "wasn't good enough." I had the fried chicken, greens, okra, and mashed potatoes. The chicken was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and the tastiest fried skin/breading. That's where the goodness stops. The turnip greens were flavorless and complete mush, as though they had been sitting on the heat all day. Mashed potatoes were clearly from a box based on the consistency, color and flavor. Gravy had no flavor as well. There wasn't enough salt on the table to make it all better. The okra came out about 15min after we got our plates. It was fresh, but again, flavorless. My husband had the fried pork chop. It was just okay -- cooked well, zero flavor. Butter beans were good flavor wise, but definitely seemed to have been sitting for a while. It was odd to us that the only things you could get to drink were water, tea, lemonade, milk, and coffee. The second star is only for the chicken. I doubt we'll go back because the above experience for $50 is not worth it.

Yes Indeed. Thanks for the hospitality

Lite eating option - 1 chicken breast, sweet potatoes and slaw with cornbread muffins

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Wednesday "Arnold Palmer" Lunch

One 2 Zero

3.5(10 reviews)

2.9 mi

Tucked away in the corner of the Double Tree Hotel lobby, One 2 zero is a restaurant that you can…read moreand likely will walk right past if you're not careful. I was looking for room service when I checked in, and when I saw the fees associated with roomservice, I just walked on down to the restaurant. I decided on the House Burger ($10), which, taken from their website, comes with smoked gouda, lettuce, roma tomato, housemade pickles, creole mustard aioli, & steak fries I ordered my burger medium well and it was pretty well done. The flavor of the burger really wasn't that great, and the fries were just your basic french fries nothing special. From order to receiving my burger took about 12 minutes or so, but there's plenty of chairs and flat screens around the bar to watch while you wait. Of course this review is based on one burger, so maybe I missed out on other menu items, but based on what I had, I wasn't all that impressed.

Hit it for breakfast on a weekday at around 730 am. All tables were dirty so had to wait around as…read morethe poor waitress (they needed more staff) scrambled to cover everything. They were out of fresh cut fruit and didn't have peanut butter. Toaster only cooked on one side. Lastly, when I unrolled the "clean" silverware, there was food all over the spoon. Nasty and makes you think about how clean the kitchen might be. Was here a couple of years ago and had a much better experience, not sure what happened. Not what you expect from a doubletree. At least the oatmeal was tasty.

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The bar menu as of 10/22

Tower Taproom

4.1(92 reviews)

3.2 mi

I enjoy this place. You can grab shareable or small plates and they also have some greasy food that…read morecompliments beer perfectly. They have a wide variety of beers and cocktails. Nice little spot to visit when in the area.

Tower Taproom is a great spot for beer lovers in Montgomery. You really don't have to be a beer…read morelover to enjoy it though! I'm NOT a beer fan, but I CAN do some sours. They have wines on tap, ciders, other cocktail options if you don't drink beer! For your experience, you go to the register to get your card. You can also order food as well. I didn't try the food during this visit, but it is typical bar food with fun names. You grab a glass near the self service tap wall and proceed to the taps. The drinks screens are metered so you can see how much the pour will be. I also think there's an in-house limit to prevent you from getting too drunk, but all you would have to do is go back to the register for a reset. I enjoyed the available sour options, some local and some from other areas, and found a couple that I need to find in store! The crowd was light since it was weekday night after a Biscuits game. We watched the remainder of whatever basketball game was on the TVs dispersed around the wall and enjoyed the chill vibes.

Beer wall

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Custom Beer Flight

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Kayla B.

10 months ago

I was really excited to try this place after hearing good things, but unfortunately the experience was a bit disappointing. The cashier didn't acknowledge my greeting even after I said hello twice and didn't look up during the interaction. I stayed polite and smiled, but she remained very blunt and unwelcoming, which set a negative tone from the start. The burgers were decent overall, though they were a bit overloaded with mayo and ketchup. The fries weren't great either they came out darker than expected, almost like they'd been re-dropped or cooked in older oil, which affected the taste. The prices were on the higher side, which I don't mind at all, especially if it's a family-owned business. However, when the customer service isn't there, it makes you not want to spend your money. Maybe I just came at the wrong time, but overall the service really took away from what could've been a better experience. read more

Cory L.

8 years ago

Vicki's was recommended by a friend, and so my wife and I decided to give it a try for lunch. This is a no frills establishment serving classic dinner burgers and fries. The Burgers are large and delicious, food was fast. Be aware they are closed on the weekend. They offer military discount for those in uniform. Would absolutely recommend this place for someone looking to have a classic burger! read more

Lance H.

12 years ago

Best Burger I've had Anywhere... #1 recommendation for MGM..

Johnathan D.

169

13 years ago

Great burger. Great taste!

Vicki's Lunch Van - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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