Nicknamed the ‘Rocket City,’ Huntsville has a rich history that spans from the 19th to the 21st century, ranging from the heritage of the state’s first English-speaking city and the hardships of the American Civil War to the incredible development of the space industry. When it comes to romantic wining and dining, Huntsville has a great selection of charming and elegant restaurants from which to choose.
1892 East Restaurant & Tavern
Located in the historic Five Points neighborhood of Huntsville, 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern is a casual bar and grill that serves distinctive New American cuisine made with the highest quality local, organic ingredients. Combining historic traditions with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant serves a seasonally changing southern-inspired menu featuring sublime dishes like blackened tenderloin, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, stuffed trout, and cassoulet. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including local and imported craft and draft beers, globally-inspired wines by the glass and the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails.
720 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 256-489-1242
Commerce Kitchen
Part of the Boyce Restaurant Concepts' portfolio, Commerce Kitchen, is a contemporary, sophisticated restaurant that specializes in down-home Southern cuisine and creative cocktails. The restaurant features a beautifully appointed dining space influenced by turn-of-the-century style with modern décor and an intimate ambiance. Seasonal menus feature classic dishes of New American cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and artisanal products such as roasted harissa salmon, buttermilk fried chicken, Gulf shrimp, and Falls Mill grits, and braised beef tagliatelle. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including local and imported craft and draft beers, globally-inspired wines by the glass and the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails.
300 Franklin St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 256-382-6622
Cotton Row
Nestled in the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square, Cotton Row is part of the Boyce Restaurant Concepts' portfolio and serves modern American cuisine in an elegant environment. Set in a historic three-story brick building that was built in 1821 along the cotton exchange, the restaurant features a stunning main dining space with centuries-old brick walls, rough-hewn wood and brick accents, comfortable banquette seating, and a full-service bar with industrial shelving. A charming sidewalk patio is perfect for alfresco dining and a basement wine cellar with thick walls, a low timber ceiling, and rail steel tables. Chef James Boyce creates sublime dishes such as braised black Angus beef short ribs with McEwen grits, J.T. Pollard cornmeal-crusted Apalachicola oysters, and Kodiak Island Alaskan halibut with abalone mushrooms. An extensive wine list features 500 labels is available to enjoy with the cuisine by the glass or bottle, along with handcrafted cocktails made with top-shelf spirits and a range of craft beers.
100 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 256-382-9500
Restaurants in Huntsville: Hildegard's German Cuisine
Located in the Pama Shopping Center on Whitesburg Drive, Hildegard’s German Cuisine is a low-key, casual restaurant that specializes in traditional German cuisine and imported beers. Established over a decade ago, the locally-owned and operated restaurant serves a variety of German cuisine, such as schnitzels, sausages, sauerkraut, and Laugen Bavarian pretzels. Dishes are crafted from scratch by hand using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and authentic German recipes and are accompanied by imported German beers and casual wines from around the world.
2357 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 256-512-9776
Nick's Ristorante, Huntsville
Nick's Ristorante is an upscale Italian restaurant with elegant surroundings that specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, fresh seafood, and prime steaks in a warm bistro-like setting. The warm and welcoming dining room has comfortable décor and a friendly, vibrant ambiance, and a casual cigar lounge is ideal for relaxing over drinks and cigars. The menu features traditional Italian fare cooked from old-country recipes with such as antipasti plates of bruschetta, meats and cheese, handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas, ample helpings of gnocchi and house-made sausage, and 100% certified Angus beef steaks and grilled vegetables. A wine list offers easy-drinking wines to complement the food, along with imported and local beers, and desserts shouldn’t be missed! Nick's Ristorante is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
10300 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, Phone: 256-489-8280
Ol Heidelberg Cafe
Located in the University Place Shopping Centre, Ol’ Heidelberg is a traditional German restaurant that has been serving authentic German cuisine since 1972. Owned by the Schrader family, the restaurant is one of the oldest and most recognized restaurants in Huntsville and has been drawing both locals and visitors alike with their outstanding cuisine, fine wines, and gracious hospitality. Signature dishes on the menu include Wiener Schnitzel, Schnitzel Cordon Bleu, Beef Rouladen, Pork Stroganoff, and Goulash, and sausage platters heave with Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Rauckwurst, Bratwurst Heidelberg, and Bratwurst Jarlsberg. The fare is accompanied by imported German beers, and casual wines from around the world.
6125 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806, Phone: 256-922-0556
Phuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi
Phuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi brings the varied tastes and flavors of the Far East to the heart of Huntsville with authentic Thai cuisine and fresh handmade sushi. Boasting a modern dining space with minimalist décor and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, the restaurant has gained a reputation for serving best Thai cuisine in town with a menu of traditional Thai cuisine. Dishes range from soups, salads, and handmade sushi to pad Thai, curries, rice and noodle dishes, satays, fresh seafood platters, and house specialties such as Spicy Catfish, Grilled Ribeye with Chili Dipping Sauce, and Drunken Noodle Seafood.
475 Providence Main St NW Ste 102, Huntsville, AL 35806, Phone: 256-829-8800
Purveyor Huntsville
Purveyor Huntsville is the latest addition to downtown Huntsville’s dining scene and offers an unrivaled dining experience like no other. Located in The Avenue, Purveyor serves upmarket American fare and a variety of local craft beers, unique bourbons, and exclusive one-of-a-kind wines in a stylish, brick-lined space with a romantic ambiance. The restaurant boasts a lively, comfortable dining space with wood, copper, and brass accents, a long wooden bar, and tables made from a single, enormous oak tree, luxurious burgundy velvet high-backed banquettes, and a century-old stained-glass door from a church in Alabama. The bar serves an extensive selection of local craft beer, casual wines from around the world, and classic handcrafted cocktails.
201 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 256-419-2555
Restaurants in Huntsville: Terranova's
Terranova’s offers a genuinely original Italian experience with a menu of authentic Italian cuisine, a wine list of globally-inspired vintages from around the world, and gracious hospitality. Perfect for a romantic dinner or celebration of love, Terranova’s is helmed by owner Dan Oliver, who utilizes fresh, organic ingredients from local purveyors to create mouthwatering dishes of Italian fare such as house-made pasta, prime meat, and fresh seafood and crisp salads. Signature entrées include fettuccine alfredo, chicken marsala, chicken scaloppini, lasagna, spaghetti, and a seafood platter of blue crab claw meat, sauteed shrimp, and bay scallops known as Lombardi. Desserts include strawberry tiramisu, Italian cream pie, cannoli, and a chocolate creation called Mount Vesuvius. The full-service bar offers casual Italian wines, craft beers, and creative specialty drinks.
1420 Paramount Dr #1, Huntsville, AL 35806, Phone: 256-489-8883
The Bottle
The Bottle is a sophisticated, upscale bar and eatery that serves seasonal New American cuisine with Southern accents and French influences in a sleek dining space. The French-influenced eatery specializes in fresh seafood and prime steaks with signature dishes of jumbo lump Maryland style crab cakes, Hereford Choice beef steaks, rack of lamb, and freshly shucked raw oysters. Chefs Andy Howery and Chris McDonald creates seasonally changing menus of delicious dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce. The cuisine is accompanied by local and imported craft and draft beers, casual wines by the glass and the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails.
101 Washington St NE, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 256-704-5555
Connors Steak & Seafood
Located in the Bridge Street Town Centre, Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood, as well as house-made pasta and gourmet salads. The family-friendly restaurant features several dining spaces with modern décor in dark wood, fireplaces, and large windows with beautiful lake views. Appetizers range from pan-seared ahi tuna, truffled devil’s eggs, and batter-fried mushrooms followed by entrées of the finest prime steaks, succulent chops, and fresh seafood and creamy pasta dishes. The cuisine is accompanied by local and imported craft and draft beers, casual wines by the glass and the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails.
345 The Bridge St # 101, Huntsville, AL 35806, Phone: 256-327-8425
Four Leaves Asian Restaurant, Huntsville
Four Leaves Asian Restaurant is a modern restaurant that brings the tastes and flavors of Asian to the heart of Huntsville. The contemporary eatery features a spacious dining room and a sushi bar where expert sushi chefs prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri and rolls with fresh, local and imported ingredients. Entrées range from General Tso's Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Kong Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Green Curry Chicken, and Spicy Mango Shrimp. The menu also features Bento Boxes of soup, salad, seasonal tempura, teppanyaki, hibachi, sashimi, California rolls, and other fresh seafood dishes. The bar serves a variety of teas, juices, mocktails, and coffee.
7044 University Dr. NW A, Huntsville, AL 35806, Phone: 256-429-9393
