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Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes
Duffy's Deli is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

1. Duffy's Deli

2324 Whitesburg Dr SW, Huntsville, AL
Deli · 5 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Chicken Salad on Croissant named one of "15 Must-Have Sandwiches" and White Bean Chili named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Read more.

Greenbrier Restaurant is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

2. Greenbrier Restaurant

8.7
27028 Old Highway 20, Madison, AL
BBQ Joint · 18 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Hush puppies named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Crispy on the outside, a bit chewy on the inside with a hint of onion flavor, they're perfect with a slab of ribs. Read more.

Gibson's Bar-B-Q is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

3. Gibson's Bar-B-Q

8412 Whitesburg Dr SW, Huntsville, AL
BBQ Joint · 3 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Coconut pie named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. It's a gargantuan pie made with a real coconut base, best known for its light and airy meringue top. Read more.

Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

4. Big Bob Gibson's BBQ

8.5
1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL
BBQ Joint · 50 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Chicken with white sauce named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Big Bob Gibson's is world-famous for its white sauce, which adds a slightly tangy taste to the meat. Read more.

Big Spring Cafe is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

5. Big Spring Cafe

7.1
2906 Governors Dr SW (at Lawrence Ave), Huntsville, AL
Diner · 7 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: In business for more than 80 years, Big Spring Cafe doesn't serve cheeseburgers, they serve Hamburgers with Cheese, which were named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Read more.

Humphrey's Bar and Grill is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

6. Humphrey's Bar and Grill

7.7
109 Washington St NE (Clinton Ave W), Huntsville, AL
Bar · Downtown Huntsville · 26 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Sip a mug of local beer from Olde Towne Brewing Co. or Straight to Ale, named among "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine.

Bandito Burrito is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

7. Bandito Burrito

8.9
3017 Governors Dr SW (Clinton Ave), Huntsville, AL
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: This is the type of place where bikers, bartenders and Baptist preachers sit side-by-side and enjoy a meal. Their fish tacos were named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Read more.

Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

8. Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment

9.3
2211 Seminole Dr SW (Seminole at 9th Ave), Huntsville, AL
Performing Arts Venue · 24 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: FredBread's jalapeño cheddar bread named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Buy a loaf at Flying Monkey or order a sandwich at Happy Tummy. Read more.

Cafe Berlin is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

9. Cafe Berlin

900-956 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL
German Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Chicken Berlin named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. It's a taste of Deutschland stemming from Huntsville's German roots. Read more.

Big Ed's Pizza is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

10. Big Ed's Pizza

903 Memorial Pkwy NW (btwn University & Cox), Huntsville, AL
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: "Big 8" Pizza named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. There's something about the city's oldest pizzeria that keeps locals coming back for more. Read more.

G's Country Kitchen is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

11. G's Country Kitchen

7.7
2501 Oakwood Ave NW (in Oakwood Shopping Center), Huntsville, AL
Southern Food Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Their fried chicken was named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Read more.

Stanlieos Sub Villa is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

12. Stanlieos Sub Villa

7.4
602 Governors Dr SW (Monroe Street), Huntsville, AL
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Huntsville · 13 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: The Kitchen Sink named one of "15 Must-Have Sandwiches" and one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. You haven't lived if you haven't had a Kitchen Sink. Read more.

Beauregard's is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

13. Beauregard's

511 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL
Wings Joint · 17 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Voted "Best Wings" in Huntsville Times readers poll. Wings are made-to-order, so they may take a few more minutes than elsewhere. On average, they sell about 2,000 pounds of chicken wings a week.

Star Super Market - Huntsville is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

14. Star Super Market - Huntsville

7.9
702 Pratt Ave., Huntsville, AL
Supermarket · 15 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: For decades, Terry’s Pizza was known for its ooey-gooey cheese. In 2006, their three restaurant locations were closed, but the pizza lives on at Star Super Market locations across Huntsville.

Po-Boy Factory is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

15. Po-Boy Factory

8.8
815 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville, AL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Shrimp Po-Boy named one of "15 Must-Have Sandwiches" by Go magazine. It features the Hot Damn sauce, which itself was named named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes." Read more.

Blue Plate Cafe is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

16. Blue Plate Cafe

8.5
3210 Governors Dr SW (at 8th St.), Huntsville, AL
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Pancakes with a side of Cheesy Browns named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. It's the perfect way to start your day off right. Read more.

Big Papa Gyros is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

17. Big Papa Gyros

8.6
4925 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL
Greek Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Classic Gyro named one of "15 Must-Have Sandwiches" and one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. It's large enough to feed two people, but that means you'd have to share. Read more.

Rosie's Mexican Cantina is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

18. Rosie's Mexican Cantina

8.5
7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL
Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: The three-way fajitas – chicken, shrimp and steak – were named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine and are prepared like no other spot in town.

Thai Garden is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

19. Thai Garden

8.5
800 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL
Thai Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Pad Thai named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. If dining in, don't forget to check out local artist Yuri Ozaki's beautiful paintings of Huntsville. Read more.

Mullins is one of Huntsville's Most Distinctive Dishes.

20. Mullins

607 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville, AL
Southern Food Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Slaw Dog named one of "Huntsville's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. In business for 81 years, Mullins is a local institution, and eating a slaw dog is like taking a bite out of history. Read more.