Restaurants near Leighton

“Whole Hog Express back open for business. Excellent smoked half chicken with white sauce. The owner delivered to the hospital where we work. They are ready for catering and fundraisers. Check out their daily menuTheir Winging it Wednesday is a must every week.”

“Ate here for the first time today, we are down here for work and asked who has the best bbq and we were pointed to Scruggs, absolutely did not disappoint, whenever I visit Alabama again I’m making a Scruggs visit!!”

“Great food and super friendly staff!”

“I wasn't sure what to expect, but this place is excellent. It's great for us Leighton residents, but if you're passing by on the highway, it's worth the 2 mile drive to stop in and pick up some food. We had the catfish and it's as good as any you'll find in fancy restaurants and the serving size is huge. The owners are very friendly and the food is excellent.”

“Wonderful food with large portions. Our drinks were never empty and wait time was short. Staff was very friendly and had a great family friendly atmosphere. Our new favorite place to eat!”

“Awesome overall experience!! It’s alot more than just a pumpkin patch.”

“Wonderful food and staff!”

“What a great experience! Tiffany was so cordial and helpful! It was our first visit ever and she told us about several items we asked. Kudos! She is wind!”

“Tum Tums Mediterranean is a great restaurant. It’s clean and cozy. Try the Greek salad, hummus, and the shawarma!”

“We had such an amazing meal tonight! The food and drinks were extremely top notch and presented with flair! The service by Sarah M. was outstanding! A true professional that cares about her guests and elevates an already wonderful dining experience! We had the The Rice Krispy appetizer, which was a delicious start to the meal along with the Outlaw cocktails that were on point! We ordered the Timmy Roll, one of our all time favorites! Also tried the Crimson Wave roll for the first time and the combination of the heat and sweet was surprising and delightful! We ended with the Viva Las Vegas dessert that was so good I will probably dream about it tonight! Outlaw Sushi is by far the best sushi in Florence but also one of the best all around restaurants in the Shoals with so many different things to try! Do yourself a favor and go have an experience that you won't forget!”

“Went through the line on Thanksgiving and there was a very long line, but the girl who took our order, Tara, was so sweet and helpful. We got our drinks in much less time than we expected to.”

“Love this place. Excellent service and food. This is my son’s favorite restaurant. The boba tea is amazing.”

“Yall are the best. I can’t remember our sweet waitress’ name but she had dark brown hair with cute bangs. She made our 28th anniversary feel so special! Thank you for the phenomenal, food, service, and views. 💯 will return”

“We had lunch today Saturday February 1, 2025 and everything was delicious. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend Lash Seaford to anyone. You’ll love it. Say hi to Emery - Addi - and Tim.”

“We had the tender snack plate (Nashville hot) with bacon ranch cheesy fries with chicken and also the 3pc wing (lemon pepper) with buffalo cheesy fries with chicken. It was all amazing down to the house made ranch so we brought home a jar of the Special Chicken Stew. I love the food here!”

“Tried a Pork BBQ today and it’s the best in town! Highly recommended!”

“Food is absolutely delicious 🤤, I loved it 😍. Soul food that is reasonably priced and also taste fire 🔥 The staff is amazing as well , super friendly and made me feel welcome 🤗, I really appreciate the kindness and hospitality I felt, I will definitely be back. Ok so I added to this review say I came back this morning and when I say their breakfast is the bomb !!! It is amazing and cooked to perfection. The same young lady was there that invited me to try breakfast and I am so happy I did. She is so sweet /kind , yesterday I had a really bad day with a lot going on with my mom in the hospital, but her smile and welcoming attitude made my day so much better. May GOD continue to bless your business and customers.”

“Great food and service. Love their breakfast!!!”

“Visited today for the first time and was so impressed! Super cozy atmosphere, the coffee was good and the southwest egg bites were amazing. I love that the straws and forks are compostable as well!! Must visit!”

“Can’t say enough good things! Our wait was not bad at all on a busy Saturday night, waitress was amazing & food & dessert you couldn’t beat anywhere else! Will definitely be back!”

“love this place been here off n on 5 yrs can't wait till Thursday”

“Absolutelylove them and the staff is so wonderful. Anybody that hasn't tried them needs to. They are so good and gives you so much energy with out the crash!! Keep up the great work”

“First time ever! Went to go to another restaurant but they were closed, so glad they were. Zachary was our waiter, great guy, wonderful service, excellent food, & the bartender was like no other. Best Ribs & Chicken anywhere! Steak with house sauce was excellent! Last but not least the skillet brownie had ice cream & caramel sauce. It was fresh & hot YUMMY. To say the least 5 STARS! We will definitely be back!! Oh by the way Happy Birthday Zachary!”

“The good and drinks are impressively good!”

“I have lived in the shoals all of my life. I’ve eaten here a long time and I have never once had a bad experience with the staff or the food. Great restaurant with a great staff who are very polite and kind”

“Food is pretty good and service is decent. Second time trying them out the food took way longer than it should have but was hot and good.

The music volume is a bit loud and off putting at times but otherwise atmosphere is pretty good.”

“I went here for the first time today to meet my wife and twin 6 year old daughters for lunch. I was very impressed with the food and service!

To tell you a little about our experience, my girls are picky eaters and they both ate all of their fried rice! That says a lot! One of them even got a refill of water and said the water was so good. The food came out piping hot and was fresh and delicious. I got the sweet and sour chicken, which my wife tried and said was some of the best she ever had (it was very crispy!). She got the garlic chicken special, which I tried and found it to be very good also. We also had fried rice, plain lo mein, and spring rolls. All of them were very good. We weren't sure if we were going to like the fried rice at first because we are used to the yellow style fried rice from other places, but it was just as good, if not better. It has what you expect with the onion and egg, and it was great! Even the little things like the fortune cookies were good. My girls didn't like them last time they tried one at a Chinese place, but this time they asked for more! So overall food was spot on!

Oh, and one of the best things about this place is the price!!! All 4 of us were able to eat feeling stuffed for under $29 (before tipping)! That's about what we pay going to McDonald's using discount codes and coupons! I was so impressed with their pricing considering the economic situation everyone is struggling with. It really felt like pre-covid prices, and I think any restaurant or business that does that deserves a lot of praise and recognition. It's a big part of the reason I decided to leave a review!

The server was very friendly and sweet. She recommended items to us, and made sure we always had refills. I feel bad I missed her name because I would call her out if I could. She did a great job and took care of us!

The atmosphere wasn't perfect, but good enough for what it is, which is a quick Chinese restaurant. Didn't really bother me, nor did it stand out, but that was fine as everything else was great. It just seemed a little dark inside, and maybe a little greasy/grimy, but it wasn't that bad. You can hear them cooking the food just a few feet away, so this didn't really bother me.

Good job, Papa Wok, we will be excited to visit again soon!”

“Food is always fresh and delicious, and the service always exceeds expectations! The best juicy’s around if you ask me!”

“Ate there last night. Food was great staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was clean . We will be back.”

“I ordered the sweet turkey and Swiss box and was amazed! Sandwich was loaded with cheese and meat and tasted delicious. The strawberry pretzel salad was wonderful and the sweet tea I ordered was perfect. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service was good and everyone was friendly! Go try it!”