7 Alabama Restaurants To Try Before You Die

Mmmmm, waffles. Who doesn't love waffles? And then you throw in FRIED chicken?

Are you kidding me? I don't drink, smoke stuff, or hit the bars/clubs. My one vice is a great meal at a great restaurant. Let me have that ONE thing!

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So, here comes something you will enjoy if you enjoy great food at great restaurants.

Some of the best food in the world is found in the great state of Alabama. Southern cooking trumps them all.

I am adding a BONUS EIGHTH restaurant to this list.

I've recently discovered this place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

I did not know that this eatery would blow me away like it did.

It was recognized in a couple of national publications, which stirred my curiosity.

Now that I've dined here and taken several of my friends here, I want to tell you about this amazing restaurant.

It's called "Urban Bar & Kitchen" in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Wow. Bacon Bombs. That's all I had to hear to know I was gonna love this food.

Southern fried pork chops are simply perfect. My buddy got the Grouper sandwich and flipped out over how good it was.

The desserts are fabulous. Everything is awesome in this restaurant.

It deserves a spot on this list.

The mom-and-pop restaurants in Alabama rival all other states. Alabama BBQ. Fried everything. Our desserts like Banana Pudding, Red Velvet Cake, or Pecan Pie.

7 iconic Alabama restaurants you must visit have been featured at www.onlyinyourstate.com

I have dined at some of them but not all of them.

The list looks solid to this southern foodie. All seven restaurants have been added to my foodie bucket list.

Number One:  The original Dreamland barbecue in Tuscaloosa. Since 1958
These hickory-fired ribs have dominated the barbecue scene.

Dreamland BBQ

Number Two: Martin's Restaurant Montgomery.
The crispy fried chicken is legendary.

Martin's Restaurant

Number Three: Little Libby's Catfish in Madison, Alabama.
Whole and filet fried catfish served with slaw and hushpuppies. None is finer anywhere.

Little Libby's Catfish & Diner

Number Four: Zach's Family Restaurant in Dothan. Famous for fried green tomatoes & southern veggies.

Zack's Family Restaurant 

Number Five: Ted's in Birmingham. This is a cafeteria-style restaurant. The best meat and three around.

Ted's Restaurant

Number Six: Dock’s Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar in Orange Beach, Alabama. Famous for their fried shrimp and other seafood dishes.

Doc's Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar Orange Beach

Number Seven: Saw’s Soul Kitchen in Birmingham. The best banana pudding you ever ate.

Saw's Soul Kitchen

Now foodies go forth and try these 7 iconic Alabama restaurants. And please share any other Alabama restaurants that are deserving of a spot on the list.

Pass the biscuits, please!