10 Can’t-Miss Dishes in Alabama

Alabama knows how to cook and you could spend weeks exploring Alabama’s culinary scene. To make it easier, the Alabama Tourism Department has expertly curated a list of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama.  

Imagine biting into Alabama’s legendary chicken, smothered in its unique, tangy white sauce—it’s a taste like no other. Then, picture yourself on the Gulf Coast, feasting on the freshest, juiciest seafood you’ve ever tasted. For those with a sweet tooth, Alabama’s filled to the brim with cozy bakeries, old-fashioned chocolatiers, and charming local creameries serving up the kind of sweets that dreams are made of. Everywhere you turn, Alabama’s culinary scene surprises and delights, especially with the state housing several James Beard Award-winning restaurants, which guarantee not just a meal, but an unforgettable dining experience.  

10 Iconic Alabama Dishes

Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or just someone intrigued by new flavors, we recommend starting your taste testing journey with these 10 can’t miss dishes. Be sure to track your progress as you sample Alabama’s food scene with the “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama” brochure.

• Orange Rolls – All Steak  
  Cullman 
• Black Bottom Pie – Gaines Ridge Dinner Club 
  Camden 
• Sweet Potato Fluff – Pruett’s Bar-B-Q 
  Gadsden  
• Fried Chicken – Martin’s 
  Montgomery 
• Muffaletta – Panini Pete’s 
  Fairhope  
• Sea Bass in Banana Leaves – Cosmo’s  
  Orange Beach  
• Kadoma Tuna – Jinsei Sushi 
  Birmingham  
• Lasagna – Gianmarco’s 
  Homewood  
• Chili Burger & Slaw Dog – Big Spring Café  
  Huntsville 
• Tomato Pie – Wildflower Cafe  
  Mentone 

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