25 Essential Decatur Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Decatur.
Mellow Mushroom Decatur
Alabama
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Whitt's Barbecue
Alabama
Local BBQ chain offering hickory-smoked meats, wings & sides in a low-key counter-service setting.
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q
Alabama
Homey chain BBQ joint plating pulled pork, chicken & baked potatoes, with a signature white sauce.
Smokey C's Bar-B-Que & Wings
Decatur, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
IHOP
Decatur, Alabama
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Bojangles
Decatur, Alabama
Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q
Decatur, Alabama
Homey chain BBQ joint plating pulled pork, chicken & baked potatoes, with a signature white sauce.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Decatur, Alabama
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
LawLers Barbecue
Decatur, Alabama
Local BBQ chain serving St. Louis-style ribs, sandwiches & comfort sides in a casual setting.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Decatur, Alabama
Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.
Five Guys
Decatur, Alabama
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Alfonso's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Decatur, Alabama
Long-running eatery serving thin-crust pies & classic Italian entrees in a cozy atmosphere.
The Brick Deli & Tavern
Decatur, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom.
Wings To Go Decatur Alabama
Decatur, Alabama
No-frills chain offering Buffalo wings with many different sauces, plus salads & sandwiches.
Firehouse Subs Decatur
Decatur, Alabama
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Simp McGhee's
Decatur, Alabama
Upscale Cajun fixture offering seafood gumbo, crab cakes & mushroom caps in an old-world space.
Moe's Southwest Grill
Decatur, Alabama
Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.
Moe's Original BBQ
Decatur, Alabama
Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Arby's
Decatur, Alabama
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Marco's Pizza
Decatur, Alabama
Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Noriya Japanese Cuisine
Decatur, Alabama
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Just Wing It
Decatur, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Chow King Grill & Buffet
Decatur, Alabama
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Dots Soul Food Restaurant
Decatur, Alabama
Identifies as Black-owned. Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
The Moody Crab
Decatur, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.