Restaurants in Athens

“My husband and I have been several times and tonight we were joined by some our family . It was their first time and most definitely not their last. Our server Andrew was fantastic. They had a packed house tonight but Andrew was so attentive, super friendly, answered our questions and did not make us feel rushed. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the manager took the time to stop by all the tables and check on everyone. Those are the special touches that go a long way. I highly recommend for the delicious food, the incredible service and the ambience is perfect.”

“The Bubbles and Squeak was one the most delicious things I have ever had. I’m sooo glad I decided to give it a try!!”

“Amazing. Live being a regular!”

“Absolutely amazing, we ordered alittle bit of everything, it was all amazing. Very unique take of Southern food. Fried pork rinds and queso, great grouper tacos, and smoked wings. Huge smoked bologna sandwich. Honestly the best restaurant in Athens, probably Huntsville included. Family of 4 came out less than $100.”

“What a fun venue. Open air, good eats, live music, & a fun atmosphere on the barge.”

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“Best Logan’s in the area. I had the best experience at this location then I have in a long time”

“Haven't had great experience recently with various Applebee's. However this location was fantastic. The food was tasty had the quesadilla burger, my wife had Mac and Cheese honey chicken pasta bowl. Both were very good. The service was top notch, everyone was friendly. Would definitely recommend this location!”

“Best Logan’s in the area. I had the best experience at this location then I have in a long time”

“awesome place to eat great food”

“I picked up lunch here for the fam. Mom passed away on the 9th. We were all at her house going through her things and everyone was hungry. I wanted to buy local food instead of going to a big chain and Cafe 72 was close by, so Cafe 72 it was.
I called the order in for pickup and the voice on the other end was so polite and helpful. Not to mention it was a big order and we got everything we asked for.
The bacon cheeseburgers are big and delicious! May, lettuce, tomato ,bacon and cheese of course. The buns are heated on the grill which, to me, sets the whole burger off. We ordered three of those. My wife, my nieces boyfriend and I ordered them.
The crispitos are big and packed with beef. My little sister and brother-in-law ordered those. We asked for a side of cheese and sour cream and we got it.
My niece got the BLT with a side of mayo and her little boy got the kids corndog meal. He ate it up, too ?
The atmosphere was welcoming and as I looked around the dining room I saw some veterans sitting around eating, which I loved seeing. It gave me the feeling that this place is appreciative, thankful and respectful of our great country's veterans.
Cafe 72 has great food y'all. I didn't get any pictures this time, sorry. Go by and eat there. From looking at the online menu they have a lot of great food to choose from.
This order came out to around $47...to feed 7 people! You will not go to the big chain restaurants and feed that many people with such a small bill. I was amazed at this and I am so glad we chose Cafe 72 for lunch that day.”

“Best Chicken Stew I ever ate.”

“Overall amazing!! I love coming here to get a butterscotch or peanut butter banana shake!! They’ve always been the best place to get shakes and ice cream in town!!”

“I Alway have the el vallenta”

“Delicious food! Excellent staff!”

“Obviously we have always loved our local chick fil a but I wanted to brag on the team working tonight specifically Hope! Bless them they worked so hard in the busy chaos and Hope went above and beyond for everyone al while very pregnant and I’m sure exhausted. This team is amazing and as always the food is great! So glad they are back open! Even more thankful the young staff that sets a wonderful example for our kiddos. 💗”

“We eat here quite often, love the bacon wrapped shrimp most. This could be the best if TV’s were removed, a little more decorations a d low lighting. We still go, wait staff is always top notch. We will be back.”

“Amazing melt in your mouth burgers and the seasoned fries are delicious! Staff was friendly and we got our food very quickly! Definitely will be returning! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“We had a great night. Food was yummy . great beer selection. Ethan too great care of us. He handled a table of 12 as a champ.”

“we came) to dinner for the first time this evening, I've been trying for a while to get my husband to go with me, we were pleasantly surprised how good everything was. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and hot and the veggies perfect. we had the sweetest two servers upstairs. we will be back to try something new next time. Thanks for a fantastic evening!”

“My son and I stopped by the Hwy 31 location for lunch. I ordered the small catfish meal. It comes with fries which I exchanged for turnips and Cornbread. The catfish was cooked to perfection and the fresh turnips were spot on turnips. The Cornbread muffin was light and fluffy. The meal was a great value and made my tastebuds happy. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend Ramona J's to anyone who wants great food for a great price. Go ahead and tantalize your tastebuds.”

“The food is amazing the service is normally great tonight I spoke with Mary Marrone she was very friendly did an excellent job with customer service”

“Excellent service and food !”

“Highly recommend! Everyone who works there is nice and patient! Food is always delicious!”

“It’s not just a burger, it’s a DUB’s Burger. If you don’t know, you gotta try it…”

“I stopped in for the first time today. I tried the Dasher Cappuccino(Peppermint and white chocolate). It was delicious. The girls working we’re doing a great job!”

“Amazing tamales 🫔 ❤️ will definitely be back!”

“They are always professional and courteous. I've never experienced a bad attitude from any location. I'll forever love the expression, "Scoot on around" because I know my coffee will be the best part of my day!”

“pizza was really good -- able to do half to try variety”

“We have been going here for more than a year and they consistently have great food and the people there are so nice. They never get our order wrong and they are so accommodating!”

“I always order the chicken & steak rice and it's gone hit Everytime!!!! The drinks are phenomenal update those stars because they never disappoint EVER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“The food is good and the gals keep good check on drinks or other needs.”

“As a “regular” here I can attest to this chain of the restaurant being different. The food is better, yes I visit other stores due to travel and work. There seems to be more attention to details here.
Ie: 1- my food is fresh and hot (even through the drive through)
2- lost of friendly greetings, smiles and clear voices when they graciously take my order over the drive through headset
3- clean dining room throughout

I want their management and team to know it’s appreciated as I visit weekly.”

“Food is delicious. This is my new favorite breakfast place in town. There is limited seating, but it is as you would expect in a small restaurant just off the Town Square. We consider it part of the overall ambiance of the diner. The biscuits and gravy with fried bologna and sliced tomatoes are some of my favs.”

“The food was the best! Our server was so nice and helpful. The portion size was bigger than I expected. Definitely worth the money. We will be going back!!”

“Big Thank you.. Catered my grandaughters wedding. Food was awesome..And the caters where so nice..Good job girls..ty again. Athens LawLers Barbecue”

“The beef barbecue, turkey sandwiches and sweet tea are great!”

“Food was very good and drinks we very larg looking forward to going back”

“Best pizza anywhere!!! Sooo gooood!!”

“Wow quality looks great the size of the food is something I didn’t expect only paid 10.08!!!! You never really get much out of most places. I know sometimes I look a bit biased in my reviews but this and other foods are a must post!!!”

“My friends and I dined here recently for an early dinner. We decided to try quite a variety of dishes from sushi to hibachi. The food was delicious along with excellent service. I would recommend the Bento Box and Sushi Rolls. The servings were generous, so my family was also able to enjoy them as well. Mmmm!”

“Great service, great nutrition drinks and great prices. Love coming here”

“Bartender was awesome, Thanks Athena! Food was excellent! Highly recommend the Philly Cheesestake!!”

“It's like going to your Aunt's house, the one who cooks great food and shares with everyone! It's just like that. Call your order in because everything is cooked for YOU. Thank you for loving people with food ❤️❤️❤️”

“We my daughter and I came through and we ordered a small and a large caramel ribbon crunch and pulled out and my daughter told me no mom I wanted the cookie crumble and she paid for it with her birthday money so I turned around and went back and went in and explained it to the people that were working and they immediately said no problem we'll fix it and that was just amazing.

Parking: Parking is small but there is additional parking in Publix parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Great environment for children

Wheelchair accessibility: It is accessible”

“Good place. Only complaint is the chicken wings were so drenched in oil that I couldn't eat them. Have ate there a few times and this was a first. Service great, friendly staff and quick service.”

“We had a bad experience when the Madison location opened and when we got one here in Athens my husband and I decided to give it another chance. We are SO glad that we did! It’s now one of our favorite places to eat, every staff member we have encountered has been extremely friendly, helpful and welcoming. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is so relaxed!”

“The BBQ nachos are delicious…get you some!”

“Your Sundrop cake was so moist and delicious. it was my birthday cake.”

“Extremely delicious food! Got the Alpastor bowl from the food truck at Dead People’s Market vintage pop up! My goodness is the food super flavorful and extremely filling! Customer service was top-tier and the owners were incredibly hospitable and sweet to talk to. 100% recommend this food truck!”

“Love Chicken Salad Chick! Everyone at the Athens location is so nice. I’ve never had a bad experience. One lady in particular, I think her name is Amy, is the absolute sweetest. Great food obviously!”

“Food is awesome Big portions for great prices”

“After two other restaurants closing their kitchen 2 hours before closing time on a Friday night, this place was happy to serve us an hour and a half before closing! The service was great and the food was delicious! Thank you for serving us! We were hungry after traveling to see a sick family member in the hospital!”

“Catfish Cabin is locally owned and they have the best food in Athens and the reason they run out of fish is because they stay buzy all time and if u haven't ever worked in fast food then u don't know what the workers there go through they try there best to please everyone that comes in but thats impossible and if ur short staffed like everyone is now you got to wait I don't see no body leaving the lines at Burger King r mickie d love the food there and there workers r amazing .Catfish Cabin gets 5 stars plus”

“Amazing place this food was not greasy. This food was cooked. Perfect the way that in the cook were extremely wonderful people I would come back again. I got waffle blueberry so good I had to get a second plate thank you so much”

“I was so impressed with the food especially the chicken fingers! The best fried chicken I ever had in this area. I like it better than Popeyes at least in this area.

I don't usually eat out fast foods. I live nearby for 5+ years now and pass by this place all the time but never bother eating here. But I took a chance. I was there on 11/2/24 evening.

The stuffs were friendly. Food came out quickly.

One thing that can be better is the table needs to be cleaner. The table was so sticky. The floor looked dirty.

I'll definitely come back.”

“The only negative part of my experience was a long wait in the drive thru line. The food was spectacular and I highly recommend the lobster bites. They are crunchy, buttery and should be a permanent item on the menu, year around. I got a four piece fish dinner with fried okra and macaroni and cheese. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sides were fantastic. The hush puppies were moist and hot. Paired them with a large sweet tea and I had a marvelous dinner.

The staff was super kind and very attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant and it definitely helped quell my seafood craving. I would give it a ten star rating if that was possible. Enjoy!”

“Smoothie King is one of my favorite places to go to in Athens. Their Smoothies are delicious, and their Açaí bowls are off-the-chart good! They take time to carefully prepare each item that goes into the bowl, which looks like a work of art upon completion! I can never wait until I get home to eat one…I drive into the parking lot and devour it! They are not only delicious and filling, but very healthy. My son in Wisconsin always wants to go there when he comes to visit. He says this Smoothie King is better than any he’s ever been to. Thank you for the great service, also!”

“Quick service and great food and a clean restaurant.”

“Fast easy and good. Thank you Zaxb'ys”

“Very Nice And Accommodating”

“Always have a great meal and great service when we go in!”

“Had the Chile Colorado, and it was fantastic. The meat was tender and the sauce was very flavorful. The homemade corn tortillas were excellent. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly. Would definitely recommend!”

“been eating here for a long long time and have never had anything but great service and food. Athens is lucky to have such great people working here ! keep up the good work !!”

“Food was good and served hot, but they messed up on a few orders. They don't serve anything overly special, but their menu has a little of everything. They also serve breakfast all day which is great. The place is extremely family friendly so grab the kids and get some comfort food.”

“I always get the hand breaded ckn tenders. Normally they are amazing, and cooked fresh. I never get sauce because of that. Tonight they really blew it. I think they had been cooked hours before. I was very disappointed. Play the window was very very friendly though. The service was fast I guess for obvious reasons. I'll definitely be back, but you got to do better, everyone works too hard for their money to give it up for something of that quality...”

“This place was not packed at for a 4:00 evening on a Wednesday. The walls are colorfully decorated and there is plenty of seating. My waiter was extremely nice and was constantly check in. I had the tres amigos with a side of grilled jalapeños. There was a lot of flavor, all the meat was seasoned well and it had a slow heat that builds as you eat, which I love. My mother had the chili relleno. It looked amazing and some a little spice to it which she liked. Overall the price was the same as any other Mexican restaurant.”