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Hidden gems: restaurants in Florence
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Florence. Ratings are based from 148 places in Florence
Odette
120 N Court St 35630-4766
"Every dish is fresh daily they have food bought locally and meat is free range no steroid/antibiotics fresh food cooked daily. They make the dishes to compliment the main course. Who ever makes they d..."
Yumm Thai Sushi and Beyond
117 N Court St 35630-4767
"Everything that we ate was really delicious Like Polar Bear roll and New Orleans roll. Also New York cheesecake was great! We really enjoyed being in Yumm! Thanks for everything!"
Newbern's Restaurant
3406 Florence Blvd 35634-2541
"I worked here for several years when I was younger, and it was the best experience I ever had as far as employers, management and work environment goes. The food was/is wonderful! I've worked at other..."
306 Barbecue
322 N Court St 35630-4743
"We loved 306 BBQ! The service was fast, and there was a large menu! We especially liked the beef brisket! We would come again. The location is also a lot of fun!"
Staggs Grocery
1424 Huntsville Rd 35630-4202
"I mean, it's Staggs (Stagg's? Staggs'?), the classic hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop shop serving up breakfast, lunch, and classic American culture. Grab a big ol' biscuit or omelet in the morning. For l..."
LongHorn Steakhouse
102 Cox Creek Pkwy S 35630-3263
"They were on their game tonight excellent service"
Wildwood Tavern
108 E Mobile St 35630-4761
"The best drinks and the best people in town. Amazing creation by Red Mouth with the peppermint rim. You can’t find drinks like this anywhere else. Stop by, you won’t regret it!"
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
153 Cox Creek Pkwy S 35630-3264
"Very friendly staff & atmosphere! Some of the staff have been here since I started coming about 13 years ago & they always seem to remember my face even when I go a year or so without stopping in. The..."
Lenny's Sub Shop
409 Cox Creek Pkwy 35630-1191
"Excellent sandwiches! There is now app ordering and a loyalty program that makes eating here frequently worthwhile. It’s convenient being able to order and then quickly pick up a sandwich. The in..."
Dick Howell Barbeque Pit
1350 N Pine St 35630-2150
"We almost always make this legendary bbq joint our last stop before we leave the Shoals area. It’s hard to choose between the pulled pork sandwiches with hot slaw and the hot dogs with that same ho..."
The Chicago Cafe
106 E Mobile St 35630-4761
"This tiny restaurant is wonderful, all the hot dogs are delicious! They also have very interesting monthly special dogs. Besides hot dogs, they also have Pizzas and subs! The atmosphere is wonderful h..."
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
247 Cox Creek Parkway 35630-7504
"awesome experience! very clean and very fast, friendly service"
Momma Jean's
3609 Cloverdale Rd 35633-1303
"Always exceptional! It’s impossible to beat this meat and three! The food is always fresh and is cooked to perfection. The staff is friendly. The prices are very reasonable. I have nothing nega..."
The Rising Crust Pizza and Hops
4136 Florence Blvd 35634-2637
"Most excellent calzone, marinara sauce was over the top, we were too full to try the pizza. Very reasonably priced. I will definitely go back."
Yummies Bakery and Deli
2530 Florence Blvd 35630-2808
"I recently bought a cake from here and it was great! It was last minute so I had choose an already made cake but with the help of their staff, I was able to turn the cake into one that best fit my occ..."
Turbo Coffee
310 E Tennessee St 35630
"Nice place. Informative & patient staff. Vibe of a 60's/70's coffee spot. Hot chocolate was thick & sweet. Coffee good. Breakfast cookie filling."
Peacock Express Assian Restaurant
1218 N Pine St 35630-3048
"We have been trying to make this our “Date night “ place at least once per month. The owner Mike and his family are very sweet and kind and the food and service is always great! If you love Chines..."
Ichiban Sushi Florence
173 S Cox Creek Pkwy 35630
"We had a lovely Valentine's day dinner tonight. Thank you for the great service and amazing food! The rose on the table was lovely! My only complaint is that the light fixtures need a good dusting."
Arby's
368 Cox Creek Pkwy 35630-1540
"Needs a bigger location to handle traffic staff is doing their best ."
El Pollito Loco
1403 Chisholm Rd 35630-2204
"Excellent food and great service every time! We’ve been eating here the entire five years they’ve been open and never had a bad meal, and they’ve been working hard to keep that quality up during..."