Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Montgomery area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Montgomery area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Montgomery area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#18. Jalapeno's in the Alley
- Rating: 3.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Commerce St. Alley Station Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The House Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Tallapoosa St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7078 Eastchase Pkwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. SaZa Serious Italian Food
- Rating: 3.6/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Commerce St. Ste 101 Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Shashy's Bakery & Fine Foods
- Rating: 3.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Mulberry St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Bakeries, French, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Tipping Point
- Rating: 3.9/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5015 Hampstead High St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. PITA Mediterranean Street Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8735 Eastchase Pkwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Capitol Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 Shady St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Little Donkey Mexican Restaurant - Montgomery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7720 Eastchase Pkwy Ste B1 Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Vintage Café
- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Central
- Rating: 4.3/5 (584 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 129 Coosa St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Bars, American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ravello Ristorante
- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 36 Commerce St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mrs B's Home Cooking
- Rating: 4.4/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 Airbase Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Vintage Year
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 405 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Jolla
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8147 Vaughn Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taste
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5251 Hampstead High St. Ste 100 Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. City Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5251 Hampstead High St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. D' Road Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Montgomery St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
