Best Restaurants Open for Newyears Eve this year in Florence – 2024

This was a hidden gem in a small town. Sabrina, the owner, was awesome and welcoming. She gave great recommendations and treated us like family. The fish and chips were outstanding! Flakey, light, and not greasy at all. The Shepherds pie was filling and very flavorful. If you're ever in Florence, make sure that you don't pass this spot up! (They also have live music on the weekends!)

We ordered the Irish Poutine, Shepherds Pie & Corned Beef & Cabbage & they were all too die for! My Canadian bf said the poutine was the best he's had in the states yet! The lamb in the Shepherds Pie was delicious & the Corned Beef put Boston to shame, it was moist & flavorful! 10/10 would recommend & we'll definitely be back again! Also, Sara was a sweetheart, who went above & beyond to help new customers with more questions than she knew to do with! 5 ⭐'s for customer service as well! The atmosphere was warm, inviting and uplifting. It was pretty full when we came to pick up our order, but all the patrons were smiling, singing and enjoying their meals/drinks. For enough to feed 3-4 people, it was only $50! & They offer a military discount

First time I went, had the shepherds pie. The lamb was amazing, the seasoning was lovely. So good. The sausage bangers are absolutely to die for. Second time, had the Dubliner burger. Best burger I've probably ever had. The cheese was stellar. I have a hard time finishing meals, but I finished that plate in 20 minutes. Owner is a darling, so lovely. Servers are absolutely great, great conversation, great service. Amazing atmosphere. Everyone has a great attitude. Worth the trip. Worth the money. Worth the time. Such a great place to hangout and have a meal and a drink. They've got NA beers and a really good ginger beer. Love love love!

This Sonic staff try so hard to accommodate that my heart goes out to them! They are so accommodating! My hubs gets so frustrated because it is so difficult to hear using the order and screen that the staff invariably com to our vehicle to obtain the order. We continue to seek service because it wasn't always this way, the food tastes good, and the staff are so kind to us two old folks. Thanks, guys & gals!

Waited and waited to be served. Could hear the man at the drive through window fighting with a customer. Left after waiting for 15 minutes for someone to take my order. For their prices you would figure they would have better service. It's a Saturday night at 8:00 and there was only one other car parked and two cars in drive thru. Sonic sure has taken a turn for the worst.

Another company crossed off the list. They charged me a dollar to add pickles and onions to a burger? You didn’t reimburse me for the lettuce you took off of mine or the pickles you took off the other burger. Done with thieves totally good bye sonic.

My boyfriend and I tried Valentino’s for the first time today. Everything we had for brunch was incredible! We tried their breakfast burrito and apple pancakes, and oh my goodness, they were so good! The pancakes were huge and filled with apple chunks and tasted divine. The breakfast burrito was so rich and hearty and full of high quality ingredients. Also, the staff was so nice and attentive. Our waitress was amazing, and Rob, the chef, came out to check with us on how the food was. Everyone was so friendly and made our experience even better. Definitely a great first experience and my boyfriend and I can’t wait to go back to try their dinner menu!!

Tonight was amazing! Has some while listening to some great MUSIC! OMG. The brunch was so good. I didn't take pictures this time!!! Food is really good and the garlic knots are mmm. Service was great too. Rita is one of many favorite servers. It's soooooo good. Update: I just had the soup of the day and was good amazing!! I also had the fish!!! Tori was my server this time and she is a Rock Star! They are ready and rocking out the holidays

I had the chicken Alfredo and the chicken was really good & the sauce was pretty good also, but the noodles were gummy and overcooked. I did not complain to the waitress because I didn't have time for them to re-make my meal. The bread and the sauce that comes with it is absolutely fabulous. I ordered crab cakes to go for my aunt, and she said they were exceptionally good. I would go back again but i would make sure to ask the server to be sure the fettuccine is al-dente, due to my experience today.

TLDR: great atmosphere (especially on the patio) and okay food. We visited the Anthem Grille on the first night we were in Arizona, which was nice because it boasted the most beautiful sunset I’ve seen in a while! We ordered the Four Peaks WOW beer, which was awesome, and we continued to order it throughout our trip. We ordered the cheese curds as an appetizer, which were pretty good. I ordered the Fish and Chips, and he ordered the fish tacos- both were just okay. The service was fine- the server offered to take our photo in front of the sunset, so that was nice, but it took forever to get our bill when we asked for it. It’s worth a visit to eat outside for the sunset.

I would like to complement Eric and the chef at the Grille for the item they had on the menu today, 4/25/24 which was Barbecue Jambalaya. It was probably one of the best meals that I have had at the Grille that isn’t a sandwich, burger, or a salad. If you want a treat, go up and order that while it’s on the menu. I would love to see it on the menu where we could order it more frequently.

First off the atmosphere is great, beautiful food course. Lots of seating out on the patio. We went for lunch in September on a Saturday. and there weren’t a lot of people there. After we sat down it took 20 minutes for someone to come ask for drinks. Then it took 45 minutes for the food to arrive. Then when we were done eating it took 30 minutes for the check to come. The waiters all seemed a bit confused and they were nice but no one seemed thrilled to be there. The food was very good. Gave us all some stomach aches, but nonetheless it was good. Because of the service alone I would not return, i don’t know what was going on.

The food was delicious the service is great. It is busy and not to large but we had no problem finding a table. Prices are very reasonable and large portions. You will love it.

I try as hard as I can to go in every Wednesday or Thursday for the most amazing tasting, delicious butte bagel sandwich. I do not buy sandwiches anywhere else but here! This place is a must try. You won't be disappointed!

Had egg salad and tuna sandwiches with fresh veggies and ranch dip. Large and Delicious and under 20.00 for both! The fudge looked amazing but we did not yield to temptation!

We’ve placed 2 orders here and both times have been fantastic. I’m sorry for placing them so late though, you guys are always cleaning when I pick it up I feel so bad. But you’re always so very nice and the food is AMAZING. The pizza is beautiful and delicious. Chefs kiss thank you love you

I ordered takeout from this pizza place, and everything was perfect! The pizza was still hot and delicious, with a great crust and flavorful toppings. The fried zucchini was crispy and fresh, even after the drive home. The service was quick and friendly, making the whole experience smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great takeout!

Delicious food, stromboli was outstanding! And the canoli was delicious! We will go back for more!

I got 3 happy meals for my kiddos and when I got home they did have fries but one I Iive 6 miles out so it as if I can come back in . I called few times and was able to get through and the assistant manager maria was very rude and the girl that brought my food out to me thought she I was gonna get ran over by my husband on his bike and that wasn't even the case . I would hate to not go there anymore I like their food. I'm so disappointed especially with this person maria

I oddly enough never have any problems with this location and my food seems to always come out super hot. It does take a while but I appreciate the food being hot at the least

Employees didn't know what the $5 Your Way was. Had to explain it to them. Got all the way home, all of our fries are old and full of salt. Asked for no onions, all had onions. Chicken nuggets raw on inside and the buns to the burgers were hard. The food overall was just bad. How do you push out food like this? Especially when there's only two cars there, and one was ours in the drive thru.

I only recently moved to Florence a few months back, and I must say, this location of McDonald's has treated me the best by far! One .. when Jujutsu Kaisen collaborated with them, I showed up, bought a forty piece chicken nugget, and they made sure I received AT LEAST one of each of the eight available characters. Two .. I utilized a coupon from the app, but when one of their coworkers made a mistake, the manager was happily available to fix it. Three .. their food is ALWAYS fresh!

FOOD POISONING!! Took forever to make! Food was cold when we got it! Plus after that we all had the worst food poisoning I’ve ever had. Would recommend eating McDonalds in another town or not at all! This place should be shut down! Everyone wanted marijuana legalized, now look what we got..

Ordered 2 items (not meals only 2 items) both wrong. Sticker said exactly what it was so no reason for it to be wrong. I recommend driving to coolidge if your realltly craving McDonald's.

Delightful outdoor patio. Friendly efficient staffing and service. The pizza was very good and tasty. The sampler plate was enough to share for sure. The outdoor ambiance was relaxing and inviting. The breakfast burrito was enough to take half home for breakfast the next day. First time patron. We will be back.

First time here. I am born and raised in Arizona!! I say that to say I know Mexican Food! LB's is authentic as you can get. The pictures do not do justice how delicious it is. Shredded beef was full of flavor. Fish tacos were not greasy at all with a perfect crunch from the batter. The red sauce was not too spicy, but I personally love spicy!! The refried beans and rice hit all the right feels. Service was extremely knowledgeable and friendly!! Patio huge and has sun & shade!

Update Oct 2024. Still a solid 5 stars! Update Dec 12 2023. Still top-notch. My wife had the beef taquitos and I had the steak fajitas. Out of this world and so authentic. Outstanding service. Pics attached. UPDATE APRIL 2023. Took visiting family to lunch. As always, outstanding service. Great prices. Great food. I had the lunch combo #1 cheese enchilada with a soft shell beef taco. My wife had a half dozen mini Chimis with beef. Our son had the stuffed Chili Relleno. Our granddaughter had a chicken quesadilla. UPDATE DEC 22 2022. Back for lunch. 1:30 P.M. and this place is hoping. Immediate seating. Our choice to sit indoors or on the rear patio. Quick, friendly service. Our server didn't write down our order - he memorized it. Cool. My wife had the half-dozen beef Mini Chimis and I had beef enchiladas with a side of beans and rice. The Mini Chimis are a great value but the half dozen small portion is still too much to eat at one sitting so half came home with us. Another great experience at good prices. What a find. My wife and I have been visiting/shopping in tiny, quaint Florence since we bought our winter home 20 miles away 6 years ago. We have found our go-to Mexican food restaurant but this trip we met a friend who lives in Florence who suggested LB Cantina. Oh my. We arrived at 11:30 before things got busy. Unfortunately, we chatted way too long before ordering and by the time we did order, the place had filled up, so it took a while for our orders to be prepared. But that's the best part - your food is prepared plate-by-plate. No mass production going on here, save for maybe items like rice and beans. The wait was perfectly acceptable - I mean, we were in vintage Florence - and the food was UNPARALLELED! I had Combination #1 - a cheese enchilada with a pulled beef soft taco on the side. You'll be asked if you want your taco shell hard, soft or fried. The beef was outstanding. What a bite. My main entree, the cheese enchilada was special. The bottom was crisped. The filling was very flavorful. My wife's chicken quesadilla was STUFFED with chunks of moist well-seasoned chicken. The pic attached shows that. Our server was simply outstanding. Friendly, fun to be around and very attentive. She kept us posted on the status of our order after we placed it. Came by to refill drinks regularly. The restaurant has TWO outside seating areas - courtyards (see my pics) - one area on the side and the other in the rear - both fenced. Quaint. If you're in town, stop in.

Horrible experience. Will not eat here again. There is no sign that says “please seat yourself”. If you want to eat here, be prepared to clean your own table. I ordered the pancake combo which came with 1 egg, three pancakes, and either sausage or bacon. I got my three pancakes but my 1/4 of a scrambled egg and 2 sausage links were cold!!! They never came around and refilled our drinks, we watched people cleaning their own tables, the price is crazy with such small small portions, and rude staff. I did not pay for my cold pancake combo. We got no apology. That’s okay though!!! We got Taco Bell right across the street and Florence Cafe will not be getting our service again.

F.C. Try nicely cooked chicken steaks, fried chicken and tenderloin that are served at this cafe. Many visitors come here to enjoy tasty pancakes, biscuits and French toasts. Delicious gin is among the most popular drinks at Florence Cafe. A selection of great coffee or good tea is offered to guests. I KNOW many people come here for breakfast, but there is lunch turn that menu over. I had catfish..trust..its good. The cosy atmosphere of this place makes customers feel relaxed and have a nice time. The friendly staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place great. The fast service is something these restaurateurs care about. Low prices are to be expected at this spot. The spectacular decor is worth checking out.

The food was utterly disappointing. The hash browns were falling apart, as if they’d been left out overnight and barely cooked before being served. The gravy on the biscuits was bland, and the biscuits themselves lacked any real flavor. Everything had the taste and texture of being reheated in a microwave. It’s unfortunate, because I’d love to give a better rating—the waitress was an absolute sweetheart—but the food was just terrible. As an experienced chef, I can’t help but imagine how I could transform their menu. Done right, it could easily become a go-to spot for both locals and travelers passing through Florence. Additionally, during a busy time, I was asked to share a table with another family while they were still eating. It felt awkward and uncomfortable for both them and me, especially as I was with my two-year-old. It would have been much more considerate if I had simply been asked to wait for an available table.

We just left the place, food was great! Friendly staff, great coffee and they have all the coffee creamer flavors. I recommend the chilaquiles Zacatecas style. Is like a skillet and is mild, not really hot. I bet you can have them spicy if you want too. Everyone in florence should come to this place and give it a shot. We are new in town and I think we found our new go to place in Florence.

Don't waste your time, no chips or salsa were offered. I assumed they didn't have them until I left and saw other tables had them. The beans are terrible, tasted like they were from a can, the rice was no better. $21.34 for one ground beef taco!!! I don't know why anyone would come back here.

Nice little spot. Happy I went. The chips and salsa are good. Not life changing, but not bad. It's not a bad start to the meal. Had the eggschilada which were delicious. Got them with chorizo which they put on the side instead of inside which worked out great cause the chorizo is not great. But the enchiladas were fantastic. Coffee was good not great. Tap water, like most in the area, starts with an aftertaste. This place, overall, is good not great. It's not bad. It's better than most. I'd definitely go back. But just north of $20 per person is steep for this spot.

This place was amazing. I had a couple of different burgers and dessert recommended by our sweet waitress. Everything was great really should be 6 stars but that's not an option

As a Saganaki lover, this place has no idea how to do it. Had two orders and both were horrible. Server was super friendly, wait time was minimal. The food did not come out in an organized manner. Would make the drive to San Tan for better options.

Stopped in for a quick lunch while in town for some meetings. It’s a cute little restaurant with a small town, cozy vibe. All of the staff was very friendly. The food all tasted fresh. Although, I’ve never had cinnamon-sugar carrots with any other Greek food before. I’d come back when we’re in town again.

Cold beers, good atmosphere & food with live music. Relaxing after M/C or SxS ride. Takes a while to get the bill as waitresses work hard so ask for bill early. Always a line at single ladies rm. Cpl outhouses are outside. Its fun!

A surprisingly good meal in a small, off the beaten path, kind of place. The atmosphere was relaxed. The food was amazing and priced very fairly. The Calamari was of the best I've had. The Fish was at least two inches thick, three pieces was more than I could eat. The Chips (fries) were fresh cuts and cooked perfectly. The name might be River Bottom, but the food is high above the water!

Food was fantastic and service was great. We were there on a weekday for lunch so it wasn't crazy busy but that gave us a chance to enjoy the uniqueness of this roadside bar & grill. The burgers were huge with lots of real burger!!! Thanks

Doing a project for the City and wanted to treat the crew to lunch. Not alot of options in this small town, but if you are in the mood for Mexican food, this is the place! Their menu is huge and the food was fantastic. I got the 3 enchiladas, and the crew ordered the fajitas (after seeing their plate, made me a little jealous. The restaurant was very clean (even the bathroom - which says a lot). The kitchen area was spotless and the customer service was very welcoming and friendly. Look forward to co.ing back for those Fajitas.

$6 is what I was charged for this. Fries…McDonald’s isn’t even this expensive and their prices suck. After seeing my receipt and how I was charged a 3.9% service fee to use my DEBIT card, not a credit card, I’ve decided that I will be making some phone calls tomorrow. Absolutely robbing your community right in front of our face.

The restaurant was clean, the serving persons were attentive and nice, the food was very good. I had the asada tacos, some of the best I've had.

Awesome Tavern. Westoin, the bartender, was fantastic. Locals were friendly and cool. A variety of hotdogs. They were fabulous as well.

This place was the whole southern experience! So welcoming, warm and an all round wonderful experience. Our bartenders Ellie and Courtney created crafted cocktails that were the most delicious cocktails that they matched/rivaled some of the fanciest establishments we’ve ever been to, (and we’re older, so we’ve been to a lot of different restaurants in our lives). The prices were a treat as well, made us happy to leave a bigger tip. The atmosphere is exactly what a tavern is, wood everywhere yet with an edgy sense of whimsy. The food is fun, specialty hot dogs served in baskets are their claim of greatness, but we ordered an artisan style pizza, which was made to order with a lovely thin crust and was delicious. But whoever does the hiring of workers has done an exceptional job of finding the best in exhibiting southern hospitality and crafting incredible drinks . I just wish this place could be in my hometown. The patrons were so friendly too, we enjoyed memorable conversations with many. It was a favorite stop.

Great bartenders, great service. Awesome hot dogs and cool vibe in general both inside and on the patio. Collin and Weston were both really fun to have on the other side of the bar.

Went in to listen to music and was told there was no tables and no seats at the bar. I had a blue cup which I was told could be taken in the downtown area. A waitress was extremely rude in telling me to chug it or get out!! I had no idea who participated in the ordinance! I definitely don’t recommend this restaurant/bar ! It’s definitely not what we need to show our out of town guests! I called to talk to management but no answer! I hope to talk to Drew soon ! (The owner)

Looked like a fun place to go and the food looked decent. Walked in, clue #1, it's Friday between 4-5pm and there's only one other group there. Clue #2, waited said they had can really dead.... On a Friday. Okay, maybe everyone is on vacation. No worries. Order drinks. Hubby asks for Sam Adams summer ale and server brought regular Sam Adams. Whatever. Sweet tea was good. Both ordered the bbq pork dinner for $11.49, I believe. They brought out a Styrofoam plate with barely warm pulled pork, my beans were warm and tasted decent, the fries were not the freshest but not horribly old either. The dinner roll was a cheap roll and that's fine. This just reminded me of a church dinner fund raiser. With the music, I couldn't decide if I should find a real building to jump off or if I should be crying in my food. For the atmosphere, I just thought this would be a more upbeat place and the food was meh. Probably won't be back. The service was decent though.

Perhaps you should engage your front-line employees with soft skills training. as a few of them did not seem to have the right temperament for working in the hospitality industry; or they were complacent with acting however they "fell towards your customers. Let me emphasize that I don't want the actions/attitudes and demeanor of a few ruin the review for most employees who were super nice. I'm here on vacation to see the musicians and or bands playing in the W.C. Handy Music Festival. My friend who lives local had not patronized your establishment either, so I'll try to be as clear and precise as possible when describing just what took place, and the temperament of the employees involved. On7/24/2024, myself and my friend saw the Blue Water Revival and had a few beverages. We decided to check out the boiler room, but didn't stay long. After checking a few other places, we returned to the Flow bama. and saw The Heathens Band setting up and decided to stay. It's fair to say at this point that I'm a very generous gratuities' and don't tip anything less than a $5 bill, as I understand that they will be taxed if added by debit/credit card I tip exclusively in cash. I tip immediately during first service, and literally every time I'm served. I do this for two reasons: 1. I gives me pleasure to give to those who are in the hospitality industry, as most don't tip very well and I have the means to do so. 2. It helps (for the most part) the employee remember me when I come back. I drink a few light beers, but mostly I drink Ice water, which means, if I ask a sever for Ice water (and I do), They're getting a $5 tip. Also I'll add that I'm a musician/Vocalist and enjoy engaging and tipping the Bands/Artist as well; not bragging, it is what it is. So on 7/25 We returned to see Angela Hacker & Bay Simpson, ordered with the older short (I'm 6'3") blond haired lady behind the bar. We ordered a pitcher and went to shoot pool. We stayed for about 3 hours and had a great time, while also very generously tipping the bands I will ad that while tipping severs & bartenders it's $5 cash minimum, The bands get $20 often. I don't expect you to take my word for it, so I will include a photo of myself and you can ask the bands and servers yourself. We returned to check out the "Shoal nuff" band and engaged with other patrons playing pool. The first sign of a hospitality employee lacking soft skills training, was your Soundman/DJ. I'm very respectful and easygoing but sometimes I too lack soft skills utilization, but when I'm a patron in your establishment, it's not a required demeanor.

Fabulous meat +3 in Florence! Somehow this little gem has been off my radar but not anymore! Everything was seasoned well and cooked well! I’m impressed! The pork tenderloin was actually tenderloin and not “boneless pork chops” as most places do. I’m a bit concerned they didn’t charge enough for what we got (not sure I’ve ever said that). I took food home and I typically don’t do that! I tried everything in both pictures and it was all spot on southern cooking! Will be back!

Quaint place that feels like a welcome reprieve and downhome cooking! Everything was delicious! We enjoyed the daily specials and chose the meatloaf, chicken fried steak with gravy, and cheeseburger. The sides were plenty and included mac & cheese, green beans, and fried apples. The desserts we tried were the homemade Strawberry cake, warm brownie with ice cream, & peach cobbler with ice cream. We can't recommend it enough. Come enjoy it soon!

I'm sitting in my car typing this review after enjoying a REALLY nice breakfast at Milla's Place. WOW!! 100% Genuine AMERICANA ACTUALLY STILL LIVES!! This place is the REAL DEAL for great American food, great American service, and the overall perfect American dining experience!! The people were so friendly, the food was excellent and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was really amazing. It is a beautiful sunny morning here in Florence Alabama (Oct 9th 2024) and they had white fabric blinds blocking the morning sunlight which reduced the sun's intensity but also filled the entire restaurant with the perfect diffuse lighting ambiance. It is an older building tucked into a little side street and the whole dining experience was just perfect! I had two overeasy eggs, sausage patties, biscuits and gravy, with sides of cheesy grits and hashbrown casserole. The cheesy grits and hashbrown casserole were especially EXCELLENT!! Washed it all down with some delicious cold sweet tea with lemon. Totally STUFFED.... AND LOVIN IT! What a phenomenal GEM of a restaurant! Why would ANYONE go to a fast food place when you can go to MILLA'S PLACE??

I am a Pole. I have been eating perogies my entire life, so I was extremely happy when I found this little hidden gem. While not all the stuffing were tradional; some were potato and cheese, some were mushroom, and some were kielbasa and krout..all of them were..DELICIOUS!! A definite must for anyone..enjoyed and will enjoy again.

Glad to have found this hidden gem! I have worked in the fine dining for years and I was very impressed. The food was phenomenal for brunch. I look forward to trying dinner out here. I do think a 6 oz filet would make their dinner menu unbeatable.

Fun and vibrant atmosphere! Small quaint dining area with a larger outdoor patio for large groups. It is an eclectic menu with delicious food, the service was great. Glad we found this spot on this trip to Florence.

We came in not knowing exactly what restaurant this was. We were dressed very casually, it was fine - I would have just opted for nicer clothes had I read a little more info. I had the burger (delicious!) and my husband had the prime rib. We both had dessert - bread pudding for me (yum!) and butter cake for my husband. Service was great! nice little restaurant.

How have I been missing out on this place for so long? Best crab cake in the area; most tender, buttery steak; the crawfish bread appetizer special was cheesy and rich and so unique! There isn't a single thing that we ordered that wasn’t amazing. I was scraping everything clean off my plate so I wouldn’t miss a morsel. I look forward my next visit

The Best date spot or if you are wanting to impress an out of town guest. You will not be disappointed in anyway. The food is amazing everytime I go.

Excellent restaurant. Have eaten all over the world and this place is world class. Would definitely eat here again. Ask Evan, great service and very helpful with the menu choices.

The service was exceptional. I was greeted when I entered by multiple people. I made a reservation though it wasn’t really needed. The ambiance is nice; I’m a huge fan of low-lit areas. There was a lot of light from the bar area. I asked my server, Mary, what she recommended for a sweet drink and duly went with the Swingin Sunset. It was fresh, sweet, and mixed well. There wasn’t an incredible amount of ice, either. I was served a bread + (sea salt?) butter bowl, which was incredibly tasty. The muffins seemed like they were made with browned butter and a hint of caramelization. The saltiness of the butter complimented the sweetness of the bread. It makes me want to learn how to make it, haha. I asked for food recommendations; she recommended the cheeseburger + gulf fish piccata. I wanted something different from a fish and burger so she ended up recommending the Crispy Potato Gnocci, which was a great choice. It was incredibly filling. The pork belly was crispy and mixed well with the rest of the ingredients in the dish. There was a nice umami + peppery bite. The price of food + drink is a little high, but it goes with saying that the quality of the items made it worth it. I’m glad they have a seasonal menu to provide variety. If I’m ever in town, I would love to come here for brunch or lunch.

Always a top tier experience. With rotating menus you can always be adventurous. Service is outstanding. One of the best restaurants in Florence.