Ziti Campagnoli

From Francesco's Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria in Decatur, Al

The Ziti Campagnoli made with moist and tender chicken, mushrooms, & spinach in a delicious, garlicky, white wine sauce over ziti pasta is WONDERFUL. The flavor was earthy with the spinach and mushrooms, not too overpowered with garlic, and perfect for a warm summer day. The sauce was worth sopping with one of their homemade rolls.
 

Sweet Tea

From Milo’s Hamburgers

You’ve gotta stop in and try a big cup of the sweet tea with the ever so tempting crushed ice. Milo’s is doing sweet tea better than any restaurant in the south.

Spinach dip with gruyere cheese

From The Gardens Cafe by Kathy G in Birmingham, AL

The spinach dip with gruyere cheese was by far THE best spinach dip I've ever had. The creamy and rich gruyere cheese sauce is a perfect balance to the lovely green spinach.

Single Gravy with Egg

From Jack’s Hamburgers

I’ve searched high and low for a better biscuit and gravy and amazingly this fast food chain rocks it out far above others I’ve tried. Even more, I can get it without sausage which is my favorite part. Get it with a side of egg which is perfectly scrambled and you’ve got one delicious breakfast.

Chicken fingers with Comeback sauce

From Jack’s Hamburgers

These are my all time favorite chicken fingers. The crust holds plenty of flavor for these tiny strips of tender chicken. The tangy and spice filled Comeback sauce is the perfect partner for dipping.

Meat and veggies from hot bar

From Filet and Vine in Montgomery, Al

If you need a suggestion go for the boneless fried chicken breast with black eyed peas, sweet potato casserole, and a jalapeno cornbread muffin. It's a delicious southern style meal that will leave you salivating for a year.

Cheese Biscuits

From Jim N' Nicks

The soft, sweet, cheesy biscuits will melt in your mouth.

Windy City Panini

From Chappy's Deli in Montgomery, Al

The Windy City was layered with ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, portabella mushrooms, black olives, and marinara sauce on a hoagie roll. All of the flavors melded perfectly with each ingredient adding a hint of flavor without one overpowering the rest.
 

French Dip

From Duffy's Delicatessen in Huntsville, Al

The French dip comes piled high with thinly sliced, tender roast beef and melted provolone cheese. The roast beef didn't have a trace of fat. The hoagie roll was perfectly crusty which is necessary for a good French dip to hold up to the au jus. The generous cup of au jus was very good and not too salty.

Orange Cake

From Dutch Oven Bakery in Falkville, Al

I LOVE orange flavored baked goods and this pound cake was by far the BEST I've ever had...fluffy, flavorful, and moist. I told my husband he better be glad I only drive by there every two weeks or I'd spend all my money on the orange pound cake. The cake was ~$3.79 for a small pound cake. I've paid more for less for other orange baked goods and this is the best quality.
 

Lemon Pepper Wings

From Exotic Wings in Pinson, Al

The wings are fried to order, meaty enough, and well coated in seasoning. My favorite is the lemon pepper because they are a little salty, a little sour, and have a little heat.

Black Eyed Peas, cheesy browns, and cornbread

From Blue Plate Cafe in Huntsville, Al

Pair those three things with anything else on the menu and you've got comfort food at it's finest.

Pizza

From Pane E Vino Pizzeria in Huntsville, Al

The crispy crust, tangy sauce, and flavorful toppings make for a mouthwatering pizza.

Throwed rolls and pass arounds

From Lambert's Cafe in Foley, Al

 If I could pay just to eat the pass arounds I would but you are required to buy an entree.

Apple Cider

From Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Ga

The smooth, sweet cider will make all other ciders seem tart in comparison.

Grilled Chicken Nachos

From BB Perrins Barbecue in Decatur, Al

Freshly fried tortilla chips topped with a white cheese sauce, grilled chicken, lettuce and tomato, BBQ sauce, salsa, sour cream, and jalapenos. It's on the appetizer menu and it's a great value because it's a huge portion. If you're not wanting to roll out of the restaurant after eating them then ask for a half portion. And don't snarl your nose at the BBQ sauce and salsa combo, it's good and it actually works!
 

Burrito de Chili Colorado

From Buenavista Mexican Cantina in Cullman, Al

The Burrito de Chili Colorado is worth bragging about. If you're looking for a super flavorful, spicy, non typical-Americanized Mexican dish this is the one to try.

It's a burrito filled with tender, fall apart pork, onions, and peppers then topped with a spicy chili sauce and gooey cheese which balance each other beautifully..

Beignet

From Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, La

A pillow of fried dough topped with a blanket of powdered sugar. Mmm sounds heavenly.

Pasta Ravioli

From Carlton's Italian in Cullman, Al

Pasta Ravioli described as "pasta stuffed with shrimp and Andouille sausage and surrounded by Carlton's mild cream sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese". OH MY GOSH it was so good! The ravioli stuffing was unique and savory with a hint of shrimp flavor and a mild smokiness from the Andouille sausage. The sauce was so creamy and luscious with perfect saltiness from the cheese. I loved the browned, bubbly cheese from the broiling of the dish just before serving, the flavor paired wonderfully with the smokiness of the Andouille.

Potato Soup

From O'Charley's

This super cheesy version of potato soup converted my husband into a potato soup lover. It's a must have whenever to go.

Tomato Pie

From Carlile's Restaurant in Scottsboro, Al

The tomato pie, which is a part of the Top 100 dishes to try in Alabama, is wonderful! The crispy pastry crust holds sweet tomatoes, melty cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Chori Pollo

From El Patron in Russelville, Al

The Chori Pollo is a flattened chicken breast that is grilled and topped with cheese sauce and chorizo.  What a wonderful flavor combination!

Fried Pickles and Blackened Alligator

From Cajun Steamer in Trussville, Al

The fried pickles are great because of the thick crust which isn't too greasy. The blackened alligator are flakey bites with a bit of a kick from the blackening seasoning.

Philly Cheesesteak

From Montagu's in Florence, Al

Based on all the reviews I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak, thank you fellow Yelpers! It was delicious.
       I'm not sure what they're putting on the meat, some kind of marinade like Moore's, but it was dripping with this tasty stuff. So much so that while it was wrapped up in paper it dripped and covered the outer surfaces of the bread creating a 'dipped' style sandwich. OMG y'all.
      The onions and peppers were perfectly cooked, not too overpowering, and adding just the right amount of flavor.
      The provolone cheese, yes provolone not the typical processed cheese, was perfectly melty and gooey.

WARNING: The Philly could be addicting.

Toasted Ravioli

From Olive Garden

This crispy version of a pasta dish is perfect for snacking, but we can make a meal of it. Just imagine those meat filled pasta coated in a crispy, seasoned crust. You want some don't ya?

Peanut Butter Pie

From The Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores, Al

Peanut butter's good but it's even better when it's a creamy version in the shape of a pie.

Spring Roll

From Lek's Railroad Thai in Montgomery, Al

The spring roll served before the meal makes you wish you'd just ordered a plate of them for your entree. I still crave that roll. It is noted as one of the Top 100 dishes to try in Alabama.

Bloomin' Onion

From Outback Steakhouse

An onion that's coated in a spicy, crispy crust? Yum.

Triple Decker Club

From Hamburger Heaven in Gardendale, Al

The triple decker club is a hearty sandwich with three layers of bread sandwiching turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, and tomato.

Chips and Cheese Dip

From Speedy's Mexican Food in Hueytown, Al

Their chips are thin and crispy with a YUMMY seasoning. The Speedy's cheese dip is wonderful. It's like that cheap yellow cheese sauce but they add that delicious seasoning to it and I could slurp it with a straw. Be sure if you want jalapenos you get them on the side because they take up too  much room in the container and you get less cheese dip. And then also be sure to share some with me.

German Chocolate or Bavarian Cream Donut

From Donut Joes in Gardendale, Al

The german chocolate (pictured top rights) is a chocolate cake donut topped with sweet chocolate icing, coconut, and chopped pecans. Delectable.

The Boston cream (pictured bottom left) is a custard filled donut topped with chocolate icing. This one will have you licking your fingers.

Specialty Dawg

From Dowtown Dawgs in Decatur, Al

Any dawg you try here will make you happy. You can choose a white, wheat, or poppy seed bun with a beef, angus beef, turkey, or polish sausage weiner. Selct one of their specialty dawgs to get a unique blend of delcious toppings.

Apple Fritters and Apple Butter

From Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant in Sevierville, Tn

The appley dough is deep fried to a golden perfection and the sweet apple butter is perfect for dipping.  I've been craving them for years so the last time I went I brought home two dozen of these babies!

Salted Crispy Squid

From Red Pearl Restaurant in Birmingham, Al

If you like calamari this is the best version you'll get. The squid is perfectly cooked, not rubbery in the least. The name says it all, the salty crispy crust is delectable!

Vegetable Plate

From Isaiah's Restaurant in Montgomery, Al

I love the field peas, green beans, mashed potatoes, and fried corn with cornbread. The vegetables are just so good and much like the home cooked meals I'm used to having at Momma's. A lot of places just don't know how to get the veggies right but Isaiah's sure does.

Po Boy and homemade chips

From The Big Easy in Athens, Al

The Po Boys here are full of flavor and sit atop a delicious roll of French bread. The bread is flaky on the outside and so soft on the inside I could have used it as a pillow. They told me they get it from Gambino's Bakery in New Orleans. It tasted so fresh I couldn't believe it wasn't right out of the oven. The remoulade is an excellent addition of Cajun flavor and perfect with the griilled shrimp.

The homemade potato chips where perfectly crisp and seasoned.
 

Chicken Salad Sandwich

From Let's DO Lunch in Decatur, Al

Chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat you were delicious. The chicken salad is unlike others I've had at restaurants. It appears to be only a mixture of mayo, chicken, and pepper but when you bite into it more flavors show up to the party. The chicken is big, chunky, pulled pieces that are moist and tender. It really is peppery, more so than I've ever had in chicken salad and very enjoyable. I'm not sure what the other secret, invisible-to-the-eye flavors are but the concoction is perfect to give chicken all the flavor it needs. Those who hate fruit, nuts, and chunky vegetables in their ckn salad would love this version.

They make their bread in house. It was like a soft pillow of whole wheat. Definitely fresh!

Creole Boiled Shrimp Dinner

From Top O The River in Gadsden, Al

The shrimp has a delicious seasoning and are worth the trouble of peeling. The slaw is outstanding.The baked potato is cooked perfectly. The hush puppies are delicious.

Calzone or Baked Ziti with meat sauce

From Giuseppe's Cafe in Birmingham, Al

The calzones are huge and loaded with cheese and toppings. Their marinara dipping sauce is tangy and perfect for the crusty pocket.

The baked ziti with meat sauce (not pictured) is a comforting dish loaded with cheese and served with garlic bread.

El Luchador

From La Placita Mexican Restaurant in Madison, Al

It is this massive dish wrapped in tortillas that has chicken, steak, chorizo, peppers, onions, rice, and beans inside and topped with cheese and salsa verde. I could be missing something. It was huge! It fed four people well and it was so delicious we went on about it all the way back to work.

Bread and herbs

From Ricatoni's Italian Grill in Florence, Al

The bread and herbs are on the Top 100 Dishes to Try in Alabama. I giggled to myself when I was brought a little half roll of bread and a plate with dried herbs. I was a skeptic, "how could this be top 100 worthy?". Then I poured the golden river of olive oil onto the plate of herbs, dipped a piece of bread and was instantly hooked. How the heck can this blend of herbs be so dang good?? Must. Have. More.

Blackened Grouper Po'Boy and Crawfish Etouffee

From The Po oy Factory in Huntsville, Al

I was initially disappointed I couldn't get grilled shrimp on the po'boy so I settled for the blackened grouper (not pictured). But it turns out I didn't settle for anything. The grouper was delicious, full of flavor, moist, buttery, perfectly cooked, (I could go on) and a perfect fit for the flaky bread. There's an array of sauces on the table to top your sandwich so at least one should tickle your fancy.

The cup of etouffee was a small bowl but offered plenty of meat and a spicy bite that had me begging my spoon to find just one more bite. This has been my favorite of all etouffees I've tried because it has more of a gravy/roux taste than tomato.

Torta with Spicy Pork

From Taqueria El Cazador "Taco Truck" in Huntsville, Al

The soft, chewy roll layered with mayo, cilantro, lettuce, avocado, and tomato is a perfect partner for the spicy pork.

Two-piece white meat plate

From Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

The 2 piece white meat plate comes with a breast, wing, cole slaw, and baked beans.

I was shocked at the portion size of the breast and 'wing'. It wasn't a typical wing piece it was the whole arm! The breading is super crispy and you can taste a hint of spice when you get a good bite of it. The chicken was really moist, hearty, and piping hot.

The chicken sits atop a slice of white bread which soaks up all the grease.The baked beans include some kidney beans, large pieces of onions, and bacon.The cole slaw is great, a perfect combo of mayo and tang.