Top Restaurants in Montgomery, Alabama

La Jolla

Cuisine: New American
Price: $$$

Located at the outdoor mall, The Shoppes at EastChase, La Jolla is a bit outside the heart of the city, but the meal is well worth the trip. It is arguably the best restaurant in Montgomery for fine dining, suitable for either a romantic night out or an important business dinner. The lunch menu offers a selection of affordable dishes while the dinner menu is divided into a selection of small plates and big plates to suit any appetite. Heavily reliant upon seafood dishes, there are always a few other kinds of meat dishes and a couple vegetarian options on the menu that expand range of choices for diners.

Montgomery Brewing Co.

Cuisine: American
Price: $$

Choose from a wide variety of classic American dishes at the Montgomery Brewing Co., where the only thing that rivals the delicious food is the locally brewed beer. Pizzas, burgers, grilled meats and pasta dishes offer something for the whole family, and the adults can pick one of the brewery's four beers to complement the meal. Many dishes feature Cajun and Creole seasonings, giving the restaurant a bit of a Louisiana vibe. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights feature live bands and tend to attract crowds of hip, young professionals while the lunch hour and other evenings tend to be much more mellow.

Tomatino's Pizza and Bake Shop

Cuisine: Pizza
Price: $$

Order virtually any kind of pizza you could desire, choosing from the rich sauces and fantastic toppings that Tomatino's Pizza and Bake Shop offers. In addition to the mainstay toppings like pepperoni and black olives, there are specialty items like Alabama goat cheese, capers, spicy tofu and more that make a truly one-of-a-kind pizza. It’s also possible to get a calzone or foccacia sandwich made with these same gourmet ingredients and even chase the main course with a delicious, freshly prepared dessert. Dine in and sample from the beer or wine lists, or get the order for take out if the wait looks long, as it often does during peak dining hours.

Chris' Hot Dogs

Cuisine: American
Price: $

Not much has changed in recent decades at Chris' Hot Dogs, but that's part of the appeal of this Montgomery institution that’s been around since 1917. A brief menu of hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches doesn't offer a whole lot of options, but the choices are widely heralded as local favorites. This is especially true of the cheese dogs which are smothered with mustard, sauerkraut, onions and Chris’ chili sauce and are often regarded by hot dog connoisseurs as on par with the world-famous hot dogs of Chicago. Prices at Chris' are low, though both the dogs and burgers are fairly small: order two or three to make a full meal of the visit.

Lek's Railroad Thai

Cuisine: Thai
Price: $$

Named after the historic Union Station building where the restaurant is located, Lek's Railroad Thai provides diners with an authentic Thai meal and excellent service. With spices and ingredients that bring out the best of this Far East cuisine, the massive menu offers an almost overwhelming variety of choices. There are even a few basic American recipes included for good measure, just in case there's a picky eater in the group. Open for both lunch and dinner, the restaurant very is popular with those who work and live nearby.