Alabama BBQ & Burgers

Peaches, Pecans & Pork

I-65 Birmingham to Bay Minette

Clanton: Heaton Pecan Farm
It's a tasty stop for all things pecan: pecan candies, pecan pies, pecan tarts, pecan cookies and roasted pecan ice cream. Be sure to try the Pecan Chicken Salad. 309 Sunrise Blvd Clanton, AL 35045 Exit 208
800-446-3531 / Website / Recipe

Clanton: Durbin Farms Market
Indulge in seasonal fruits and vegetables for a healthy snack. And be sure to try the peach ice cream, it's worth the calories.
2130 7th St. S Clanton, AL 35045 Exit 205
205-755-1672 / Website

Prattville: Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
So tasty we had to list them twice! Yes, the pig is really good here. But oh my, the cheese biscuits! You'll be hiding them in your pocket. Better yet, order a dozen for the road.
2550 Cobb's Ford Rd Prattville, AL 36066 Exit 179
334-290-1000 / Website / Recipe

Fort Deposit: Priester's Pecans
Did someone say "free samples"? Try out these gourmet goodies and decide which flavors you'll snack on all the way to the coast.
AL Hwy. 185 Fort Deposit, AL 36032 Exit 142
334-227-8355 / Website

Greenville: Bates House of Turkey
You've got the family together, why not enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner? Bates serves a wide variety of turkey dinners, sandwiches and salads.
Greenville, AL 36037 Exit 130
334-382-6123 / Website

Evergreen: Conecuh Sausage Co.
You've seen the name on your grocer's shelf, now stop by their retail location for smoked sausage, ham, bacon and more.
200 Industrial Park Evergreen, AL 36401 Exit 96
800-726-0507 / Website

Highway 59: Bay Minette to the beach

Bay Minette: Street's Seafood Restaurant
A bountiful buffet with fried chicken, lots of vegetables, and southern favorites for dessert, including banana pudding and peach cobbler.
251 US Hay 31 Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-937-2664

Loxley: Burris Farm Market
Enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits during your beach stay when you stop here to stock up.
3100 Hwy 59 Loxley, AL 36551
251-964-6464 / Website / Recipe

Loxley: Lil G's Cajun Market
Stuffed chicken and turkey, sausage, beef, pork and so many more mouth-watering menu items 3800 South Hickory Street (Hwy. 59) Loxley, AL 36551 251-964-2804 / Website

Summerdale: L.A. Barbecue
Of course all the yummy pork, beef and chicken you expect, but do save room for the Southern Pecan Cobbler. 603 Hwy 59 S Summerdale, AL 36580 251-947-8722 / Website / Recipe

Seafood, Sips and Sunsets

I-12 Baton Rouge to Slidell

Abita Springs: Abita Brew Pub
A great selection of burgers, po-boys, steaks and more. Check out the beers on tap.*
72011 Holly St Abita Springs, LA 70420 Exit 65, then north on Hwy 59
985-892-5837 / Website

I-10 New Orleans to Loxley

Biloxi: Mary Mahoney’s Old French House Restaurant
Treat yourself to an elegant meal in a beautiful historic setting. End a perfect meal with their famous bread pudding with rum sauce.
110 Rue Magnolia Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-0163 / Website

Ocean Springs: The Shed
Barbecue and Blues get together here for an awesome party of taste and sound.
7501 Hwy 57 Ocean Springs, MS 39565 Exit 57
228-875-9590 / Website / Recipe

Mobile: Tanner's Pecans
A sweet stop for candies, pecan pralines, pecan pies, cakes, candied pecans and confections.
10 Springdale Blvd Mobile, AL 36606 From I-10, take I-65 north to Dauphin St Exit, turn right.
251-473-4560 / Website

Mobile: Callaghan's Irish Social Club
Everyone's a wee bit Irish at Callaghan's! Relax with a great sandwich and a cold beer.*
916 Charleston St Mobile, AL 36604 Exit 26A
251-433-9374 / Website

Spanish Fort: Blue Gill Restaurant
Live music, fresh seafood and simply amazing sunsets on the Causeway in Mobile Bay.
3775 Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Exit 30
251- 625-1998 / Website

Daphne: Manci's Antique Club
Owned by the Manci family since 1927, this former gas station has been a bar and grill since 1947. Eclectic decor combines with sandwiches done right to offer a fun dining experience. Famous for their Bloody Marys and po-boys. The Hurricane Burger is not to be missed.*
1715 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Exit 35A
251- 626-9917 / Website

Daphne: Cousin Vinny's and Guido's Restaurant
Enjoy Italian specialties including antipasto, fish, fantastic sandwiches and authentic desserts. The menu at Guidos changes frequently while Cousin Vinny's has permanent (and delicious) staples.
1709 Main St Daphne, AL 36526-4495 Exit 35A
251-626-6082

Highway 59: Loxley to the beach

Loxley: Burris Farm Market
Enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits during your beach stay when you stop here to stock up.
3100 Hwy 59 Loxley, AL 36551
251-964-6464 / WebsiteRecipe

Loxley: Lil G's Cajun Market
Stuffed chicken and turkey, sausage, beef, pork and so many more mouth-watering menu items 3800 South Hickory Street (Hwy. 59) Loxley, AL 36551 251-964-2804 / Website

Summerdale: L.A. Barbecue
Of course all the yummy pork, beef and chicken you expect, but do save room for the Southern Pecan Cobbler. 603 Hwy 59 S Summerdale, AL 36580 251-947-8722 / Website / Recipe

*Just remember, we want you to arrive safely at the beach. So if you choose to enjoy an alcoholic beverage at one of these stops, please have a designated driver.