Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Huntsville by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Huntsville using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#22. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 2.7/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 The Bridge St. Ste 120 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mangia Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2288 Zierdt Road Ste 109 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pane E Vino Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Church St. Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Grille on Main
- Rating: 3.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 445 Providence Main St. Ste 101 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bravo Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 The Bridge St. Northwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Kona Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 435 The Bridge St. Northwest Ste 150 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Commerce Kitchen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Franklin St. Southeast Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Phil Sandoval's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6125 University Drive Northwest Ste E-18 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Four Leaves Asian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7044 University Drive Ste A Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Phuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 475 Providence Main St. Northwest Ste 102 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Walton's Southern Table
- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4901 Whitesburg Drive Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, American, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Agave & Rye - Huntsville
- Rating: 4.0/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 The Bridge St. Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Tacos, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Nick's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10300 Bailey Cove Road Southeast Ste 1 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Amerigo Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9020 Memorial Pkwy Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. CO/OP Community Bar & Table
- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Monroe St. Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cotton Row Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 Southside Sq Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5850 University Drive Northwest Ste D3 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Phat Sammy's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Jefferson St. South Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Tiki Bars, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Bottle
- Rating: 4.2/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 Washington St. Northeast Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Purveyor Huntsville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Jefferson St. Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Connors Steak & Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (754 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 345 The Bridge St. Ste 101 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Char Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 Bob Wallace Ave. Southwest Ste 201 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
