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Butcher Block [CLOSED] ($$)
(1 ratings)

9559 Vaughn Rd Map It!
Pike Road, AL 36064
  • BL"G"T Sandwich
    BLT sandwich w/ fried green tomato ("G")
5.0 out of 5
1 ratings
[CLOSED]
Front Yard Tacos
(28 ratings)

306 Saint Anthony St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 287-1379
www.frontyardtacos.com
  • B n' P Taco
    sweet potato, chipotle maple black beans, holy trinity, eggs, pickled onion, 'Not Ranch" sauce; Guy got w/ chicken instead of eggs; looks good
  • Tiki Taco
    tamari glazed, flash flash fried brussels topped with pineapple ginger slaw, smothered mushroom & onions, pickled jalapeño, miso aioli, crema; "that's in the higher echelon of tacos I've had on Triple D" -Guy Fieri; looks good
5.0 out of 5
28 ratings
coffee shop w/ a taco truck in the front yard
Hummingbird WaySee Hummingbird Way Video
(80 ratings)

351 George St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 408-9562
www.thehummingbirdway.com
  • Creole Braised Rabbit & Grits
    served w/ purple pickled cabbage "chow chow"
  • Whole Fried Flounder
    w/ spiced hollander mussel red curry, greens, peanuts, & herbs; looks good
4.5 out of 5
80 ratings
opened in 2020; upscale oyster bar helmed by the acclaimed Chef Jim Smith "best known for his appearances on two seasons of Top Chef, winning the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, being the Chairman of the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission, and serving eight years as the Executive Chef for the State of Alabama" (from its website)
Noble South ($$)
(385 ratings)

203 Dauphin St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 690-6824
thenoblesouthrestaurant.c...
  • Corn Bread
  • Crawfish Etouffee
    rice, side of cornbread; Guy also got a side of collard greeens; looks good
  • Fried Quail
    pickled turnip, roasted turnip, hot honey
4.5 out of 5
385 ratings
opened in 2014; "fresh farm-to-table approach...with a clear vision of incorporating the highest quality seasonal ingredients with style" (from its website); special appearance: Panini Pete's Blohme
RoostersSee Roosters Video ($$)
(250 ratings)

211 Dauphin St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 375-1076
www.roostersdowntown.com
  • Surf & Turf Burrito
    grilled gulf shrimp, barbacoa brisket, Spanish rice, guacamole, pico de gallo & chipotle cream topped w/ queso blanco & chorizo; looks good!
  • Torta De Carnitas
    crispy braised pork, pickled red onion, cilantro, black bean puree & queso fresco on toasted French bread; served in a ranchero sauce
4.5 out of 5
250 ratings
serving the "freshest and fastest tacos, burritos, tortas, margaritas, & beer" (from its website)
SAW's BBQSee SAW's BBQ Video ($$)
(682 ratings)

1008 Oxmoor Rd Map It!
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 879-1937
www.sawsbbq.com
  • Ribs
    pork spare ribs rubbed w/ mustard & spices; smoked over hickory wood; smothered in sauce; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
682 ratings
serving barbecue since 2009
Southwood KitchenSee Southwood Kitchen Video ($$)
(210 ratings)

1203 US Hwy 98 Map It!
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-6676
southwoodkitchen.com
  • Pork Shank
    horseradish Robuchon potatoes, braising jus, heirloom carrots+peas, pork rind gremolata; looks good
  • Wagyu French Dip
    mushroom/onion confit, provolone, horseradish, baguette; looks good
4.5 out of 5
210 ratings
restaurant & neighborhood bar specializing in fine dining w/ a casual atmosphere; special appearance: "Stretch", Kansas City restaurant owner of Grinders
Sunset Pointe ($$)
(512 ratings)

831 N Section St Map It!
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-7766
sunsetpointefairhope.com
  • Eastern Shore Bouillabaisse
    fish, gulf coast shrimp, mussels, leeks, fennel, red & green tomato in fish stock; looks good
  • Gulf Snapper Throats
    grilled or fried gulf snapper collar, garlic butter, house vegetable, house starch; Guy got it grilled & flash fried
4.5 out of 5
512 ratings
opened in 2014; serving seafood in family-friendly outdoor dining area offering some of the most vivid & unforgettable sunsets w/ a fire pit & views out over the bay; same owner/chef from Panini Pete's
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-QSee Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(519 ratings)

1715 6th Ave SE Map It!
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-6969
www.bigbobgibson.com
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Smoked Bar-B-Q Turkey
    turkey is brined, covered with wet "smear" and dry-rubbed; juicy; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
    smoked in hickory, bathed in chicken fat, smoked again & finally dipped in signature tangy white sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
519 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); since 1925; won many awards including 2014 World BBQ Champion in Memphis
Blind Mule ($$)
(177 ratings)

57 N Claiborne St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 694-6853
  • Chili Cheeseburger
    half-pound beef patty topped w/ homemade black bean chili, jalapeno queso & fried onion straws; looks (sloppily) good
4.0 out of 5
177 ratings
#75 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); specialize in Southern cuisine
Bottega Cafe ($$)
(179 ratings)

2242 Highland Ave S Map It!
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-2001
bottegarestaurant.com
  • Coconut Pecan Cake
    award-winning dessert; layered round cake w/ coconut filling, Chantilly cream frosting, toasted pecans & crème anglaise; looks good
4.0 out of 5
179 ratings
est. 1988; flavors of regional Italian trattorias, meets the American South, w/ both upscale & casual dining in a historic building
Brick Pit [CLOSED]See Brick Pit Video ($$)
(198 ratings)

5456 Old Shell Rd Map It!
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Pulled Pork
    smoked for 25-30 hours; looks good
4.0 out of 5
198 ratings
[CLOSED]; #80 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); smoked in custom-made smoker called "Big Red" (smokes 550-lb of meat daily)
Manci's Antique ClubSee Manci's Antique Club Video ($$)
(83 ratings)

1715 Main St Map It!
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 375-0543
www.mancisantiqueclub.com
  • "Spider" Sandwich
    it's a soft-shell crab (made to look like a spider), battered and deep-fried
  • Bloody Mary
    self-proclaimed "Bloody Mary Capital of Alabama"
  • Jazzy Burger
    topped w/ local favorite sauce made of horseradish, dried mustard, apple jelly & pineapple preserves
  • Seafood Po Boy
    signature dish
4.0 out of 5
83 ratings
opened in 1925; local institution; quirky antique decor wall-to-wall; Other Recipes: Jazebel Sauce
Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-QSee Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(159 ratings)

3278 Cahaba Heights Rd Map It!
Vestavia, AL 35243
(205) 967-6004
www.missmyras.com
  • BBQ Chicken
    served w/ Alabama white sauce & choice of 2 sides: green beans, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, eggs, chips or greens
4.0 out of 5
159 ratings
est. 1985; family run smokehouse known for generous portions of pit barbecued chicken, beef, pork, ribs & sausage, plus house sauces & sides
Original Oyster House ($$)
(924 ratings)

701 Gulf Shores Pkwy Map It!
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-2445
www.originaloysterhouse.c...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
  • Man v. Food Nation Platter
    grilled Ahi tuna, shrimp scampi, fried oysters, stuffed crab and fried crawfish tails along with two side dishes
4.0 out of 5
924 ratings
opened in 1983; on bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico
Panini Pete's ($)
(310 ratings)

42 1/2 S Section St Map It!
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0122
www.paninipetes.com
  • Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Panini
    with torn fresh basil leaves and balsamic vinaigrette on foccacia; homemade mozzarella; looks good
  • House Roasted Turkey Panini
    with baby greens, roasted pepper, Dijon, garlic aioli and our house-made mozzarella served on fresh baked foccacia; looks good
  • Beignets
    mini funnel cake like topped w/ powder sugar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
310 ratings
classically-trained chef serving fast food paninis
Wintzell's Oyster House ($$)
(743 ratings)

605 Dauphin St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 432-4605
wintzellsoysterhouse.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Mobile"
  • Wintzell's Oyster Eating Championship
    challenge: eat as many oysters as you can in 1 hour; at airtime, record at 421 oysters; "Big Joe" Evans (local native) lost (ate 305 oysters)
4.0 out of 5
743 ratings
opened in 1938
Gumbo Shack [CLOSED] ($$)
(82 ratings)

212 1/2 Fairhope Ave Map It!
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-4100
  • Gumbo
  • Turkey-Lettuce-Tomato Sandwich
3.0 out of 5
82 ratings
[CLOSED]; favorite local bar/shack; free crawfish every Saturday during crawfish season
Hungry Owl [CLOSED]See Hungry Owl Video ($$)
(97 ratings)

7899 Cottage Hill Rd Map It!
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 340-2522
  • Stuffed Tony Burger
    signature dish; 1-lb burger stuffed w/ Conecuh pork sausage-vegie mixture and 3 types of cheese, then topped w/ bacon, candied jalapenos, 2 more slices of other cheeses and a fried egg
3.0 out of 5
97 ratings
[CLOSED]; #36 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; serving Creole comfort food in casual family setting; moved from original airing location (2502 Schillinger Rd S)
Alabama   (19 restaurants)