Triple R BBQ
Triple R BBQ is found in a log cabin with seating for 170. The restaurant offers a great combination of traditional, historic and modern popular BBQ favorites, all in a well-decorated setting that really sets Triple R apart from the many BBQ joints in the area.
Triple R BBQ, 2940 Veterans Drive, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 574 1620
Mud Creek Fishing Camp
Sitting a little along the road from Scottsboro in nearby Hollywood, Mud Creek Fishing Camp more than justifies the 15 minute drive it takes to get there. Specializing in fish and seafood as well as all your barbecue meat favorites, the fried catfish alone is worth the trip. However, the restaurant is also well worth visiting for its waterfront views, its wonderful patio for the warmer months, or simply if you are a fan of barbecue food and want to try something a little different.
Mud Creek Fishing Camp, 804 County Road 213, Hollywood, AL, USA, +1 256 259 2493
The Docks
The Docks offers diners a wonderful lakeside eating experience, particularly stunning as the sun sets over the lake. For those looking for a long, relaxed evening of casual dining in a friendly setting, The Docks is a must-visit, with shrimp and grits as their signature dish.
The Docks, 1165 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 574 3071
Carlile’s
Carlile’s offers home cooking at its finest, with an extensive collection of family recipes passed down through the generations. Although it offers all the BBQ favorites you would expect from a popular Scottsboro restaurant, its menu is more wide-ranging than that, offering a selection of dishes including an award-winning tomato pie the restaurant calls ‘the unofficial dish of Alabama’.
Carlile’s, 23730 John T Reid Parkway, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 574 5629
50 Taters
Unsurprisingly, potatoes feature heavily on the menu of 50 Taters, with their stuffed and baked potatoes a winning dish. The restaurant offers a menu of chicken, wings, home style cooking and, of course, the ubiquitous barbecue food of the area. Don’t leave without having tried the gigantic stuffed potatoes that give the restaurant its name.
50 Taters, 201 South Market Street, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 638 3150
McCutchen’s Magnolia House Restaurant
McCutchen’s offers country cooking: it is the perfect stop for some midday comfort, perhaps before or after a visit to the nearby famous Unclaimed Baggage store. The restaurant serves all-American favorites including chicken, burgers, sandwiches and a hot food bar. McCutchen’s is a place where Alabama’s history truly comes alive, so grab a plate and discover the rich family history of the area.
McCutchen’s Magnolia House Restaurant, 303 East Willow Street, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 259 3077
Skytoppers Stone Fired Pizza
A Chicago-style grill right in the heart of Alabama, Skytoppers offers a wide-ranging menu of Italian-American classics, as well as all-American staples like wings and hamburgers. As its name implies, however, its must-eat menu item is its pizzas, which come completely customisable so you can find your perfect pizza. Choose your own base, sauce and toppings, or try one of their classic creations for a taste of the Windy City all the way in the Cotton State.
Skytoppers Stone Fired Pizza, 20962 Alabama 79, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 244 9009
Stevarinos
A rare Italian in a town of barbecue joints, Stevarino’s serves traditional Italian pasta, sandwiches and meats. The venue is committed to combining Southern Italy and Southern hospitality which makes it a popular local haunt for those looking for a casual, comforting dinner of delicious food.
Stevarinos, Scottsboro Plaza Shopping Center, 3509 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 259 5420
Buenavista Mexican Cantina
Serving authentic Mexican and tex-mex cuisine, Buenavista is a local favorite for many, drawn in by its good food as well as its proximity to the hotel. They also offer the rare treat of Mexican beer on tap, setting the restaurant out as not simply the area’s premier Mexican restaurant, but also one of its most popular restaurants period, with a lively atmosphere, a regular menu of live music and great food.
Buenavista Mexican Cantina, 24663 Suite C John T Reid Parkway, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 574 3543
Bait, Tackle & Grill
Found within the area’s lovely Goose Pond Colony Resort, the restaurant is the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat before or between using its golf courses, beach or swimming pool. Offering a more relaxed cafe feel than The Docks, the complex’s other restaurant, Bait, Tackle and Grill offers breakfasts and lunches to start your day of fishing on the nearby lake the right way.
Bait, Tackle & Grill, 417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL, USA, +1 256 912 0592