Country Cooking Restaurants in South Alabama: 3 Favorite Places

Are you a fan of traditional country cooking? You know what I'm talking about: deep fried chicken, home style vegetables, thick brown gravy, and fruit cobblers with thick crusts. It might be called soul food rather than country cooking in your part of the world.

Even though this style of dining can sabotage just about diet plan, it certainly tastes great. You really can't take a trip to the Deep South without enjoying at least one hearty meal packed with rich, greasy, delicious southern fare!

If your travels take you to south Alabama, and you want to enjoy a flavorful home style southern meal, consider checking out one of these great restaurants! Each one offers buffet style dining, so you can try several tasty dishes each time you visit.

Mama Lou's

22288 Pine Street Robertsdale, AL 36567

Located in Robertsdale, Alabama, Mama Lou's is a great spot to enjoy home style southern cooking. This restaurant has some of the best fried chicken, corn bread, deep fried squash (no kidding!), and peach cobbler that you will find anywhere in the world. The menu changes regularly, so you can enjoy different southern specialties any time you go. It's just off Hwy. 59 in central Baldwin County. If you're heading to the Alabama Gulf Coast beaches from just about anywhere, this restaurant is right on your way.

Stagecoach Café

52860 State Highway 59, Stockton, AL 36579

Located on Hwy 49 in Stockton, Alabama, this North Baldwin County restaurant has long been a favorite with residents of southern Alabama and those who travel through the area. The Stagecoach Café is off the beaten path, but can easily be accessed from Interstate 65.

People drive for miles to enjoy tasty, hearty meals at this restaurant; if you're within a few hours of this spot, the side trip will be well worth your time. The buffet features traditional southern favorites like fried shrimp, chicken, meatloaf, and much more. You can also order cooked to order steaks and seafood from the menu.

The Iron Skillet

19530 North 3rd Street Citronelle, AL 36522

The Iron Skillet is located in the small town of Citronelle, which is in the northern part of Mobile County in Alabama. It's located on Hwy 43. If you're driving from Tuscaloosa to Mobile, you'll pass right by this great restaurant.

The Iron Skillet's buffet features several types of meats and vegetables, as well as a salad bar and an entire table full of homemade desserts. On any given day, you may find fried chicken tenders, meatloaf, rice and gravy, mashed potatoes, field pies, turnip greens, banana budding, freshly baked cake, and many other southern specialties featured on the spread. The restaurant features a seafood buffet on Friday and Saturday nights.