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Cotton Row Restaurant, located in downtown Huntsville, has been serving elevated modern American cuisine for over 17 years under the direction of Chef James Boyce. We offer seasonally inspired dishes, fresh Gulf seafood, prime meats, handcrafted cocktails, and a curated wine selection, all prepared with chef-driven precision and creativity. What makes us special is our commitment to culinary excellence, elegant presentation, and warm Southern hospitality, creating memorable dining experiences for romantic dinners, celebrations, and private events. Guests enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere paired with attentive service, making every meal at Cotton Row a true reflection of Huntsville’s historic charm and modern dining sophistication.
Rough-hewn wood & brick add rustic touch to intimate, elegant space serving creative surf ‘n’ turf.
Hours
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 100 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 382-9500
Website: http://cottonrowrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Nicole Harper
I’m always in for Beef Wellington, which drew us in for the New Year’s Eve fixed menu, trusting from past experience that our high expectations for a luxurious meal would meet with the standards at Cotton Row. But surprisingly, the star of the meal for us turned out to be the Pear and Burrata Salad and the Bananas Foster dessert (which proved a little difficult to eat with the provided spoon, but that is the only fault found). The service was friendly yet formal and the upstairs dining room is as intriguing a space as the wine cellar, where we were sat the time before. We had a lovely time and enjoyed the special occasion thoroughly—as anticipated.
… moreAlexis Dietz
This place is very good. We had the sesame crusted ahi tuna app which was my absolute favorite! I get this everywhere I can & this is the best I’ve had! As well as the fried green tomatoes & the fried oysters only thing I would add is more sauce (maybe for dipping) to each. The mocktail I had was fabulous & the Short rib was also good. The creme brûlée with homemade whipped cream was uniquely delicious. Overall the appetizers are where it’s at! Very unique comfy space & beautiful music.
… moreLou
I will definitely be back here if I’m ever back in Huntsville. Tristan was wonderful with taking care of my requests. Be sure to see him. It was a celebratory dinner for me. All of the items that I had while here were phenomenal. I highly recommend this establishment. Thank you Cotton Row.
… moreMilton Siegele
I did [picking cotton] from – until I was 18 years old, that is. Then I picked the guitar, and I’ve been picking it since.
~Johnny Cash
As much as flavor, texture, and taste are important to the experience of dining, it is context that makes a meal truly memorable.
And my first dining experience at Cotton Row was memorable.
The context seems to be comfortable industrial chic with a dash of Deep South elegance.
I suspect the Cotton Row name gives homage to the restaurant’s southern setting and southern culinary influences, although I didn’t find the restaurant’s menu to be overtly southern.
The Black Bass Meunière was subtle and sophisticated (buttered sweet corn risotto, black truffles, parsley & fennel salad).
The Hot Honey Okra King Salmon (southern slaw, fried pickle, warm bacon & potato salad, comeback sauce) was beautifully presented, sophisticated, and delicious.
It’s culinary excellence through thoughtfulness, delicacy, and creaativity.
My only little suggestion would be that they revisit their approach to Affogato, but I am Affogato bougie being just back from three weeks in Italy and Affogato at Vivoli in Florence, Italy, not Florence, Alabama.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot….
It’ll make you wanna slap your Mama!
… more~Johnny Cash
As much as flavor, texture, and taste are important to the experience of dining, it is context that makes a meal truly memorable.
And my first dining experience at Cotton Row was memorable.
The context seems to be comfortable industrial chic with a dash of Deep South elegance.
I suspect the Cotton Row name gives homage to the restaurant’s southern setting and southern culinary influences, although I didn’t find the restaurant’s menu to be overtly southern.
The Black Bass Meunière was subtle and sophisticated (buttered sweet corn risotto, black truffles, parsley & fennel salad).
The Hot Honey Okra King Salmon (southern slaw, fried pickle, warm bacon & potato salad, comeback sauce) was beautifully presented, sophisticated, and delicious.
It’s culinary excellence through thoughtfulness, delicacy, and creaativity.
My only little suggestion would be that they revisit their approach to Affogato, but I am Affogato bougie being just back from three weeks in Italy and Affogato at Vivoli in Florence, Italy, not Florence, Alabama.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot….
It’ll make you wanna slap your Mama!
Tammy Parks
My husband and I celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary at the Huntsville Botanical Garden and chose Cotton Row as our dinner destination. Most of the reviews seemed positive so maybe we just chose an off night, but from getting seated to trying to pay the check it all seemed like such a burden to the staff. We were seated outside relatively quickly, but after that we were forgotten. Tristan was a nice guy, but once another table broke some glass he was almost entirely absent. You cannot substitute all the vegetables so be aware. If you’d like scalloped potatoes instead of parsnips I have bad news. It’s not going to happen. They did agree to carrots instead of grits though. The bread came after we asked 3 times and we were midway through our meals. Our food was good, but cold and mine was missing the mushrooms. The highlight was the fries which were supposed to be a side, but we were charged for the appetizer, but they were tasty. No water refills were ever offered. We had to ask another waiter for salt and pepper. Overall it was just a really underwhelming experience for a restaurant and that advertises as fine dining. I mean no one even wished us a happy anniversary. I cannot say I recommend Cotton Row and I don’t think we’ll be back.
… moreMarina Westover
Amazing experience! Loved my seat at the bar; listening to the local convo and enjoying the warm atmosphere of this beautifully remodeled old bank. The metal safe door still sits on one of the back restaurant walls. My bartender and server was attentive and steered me in the right direction… the short ribs! Scrumptious! Loved the cheese grits! Great wine selection and the pear dessert was the perfect ending to this charming dinner full of flavor and fun historical facts about this charming city.
… moreEarl Gooding
Had a wonderful upscale dining experience at Cotton Row last night. I sat at the bar and was very well taken care of by the bartender, Rodney. The drinks were excellent! The Ahi Tuna appetizer was delicious, and the Lamb Chops entree was perfectly prepared and quite tasty. Great service and food—highly recommend.
… moreLisa Stafford
We went here for their Valentine dinner. The food was good but portions were very small for the price. They added a mandatory 20% gratuity for two people plus a 3% for credit card use. What was going to be a $300ish dinner ended up being $450ish after all the added fees. Left here still hungry and went somewhere else. Will not be back.
… moreNatalie Marker
Amazing food and service! Our party had many food allergies, which we indicated ahead of time on the reservation, and they were very accommodating. The server was knowledgeable on what menu items we could have, but double checked with the chef for each one. There are many gluten free options, even a delicious crumb cake for dessert! I would highly recommend for a nice night out.
… moreRaeSharon Alonzo
I want to give 5 stars, but the surprise price of the entree vs. appetizer portion for scallops threw me for a loop. It was $22 for 2, but 3 was $44. I should have asked for the price difference, as I really originally wanted an appetizer.. but that’s on me. YOLO And since I am being honest, I think it could have been cooked a tad bit longer, but that is just my personal preference.
I ordered a mocktail mojito, which was slightly more bitter than I expected to be, I don’t think the mint leaves were muddled, just tossed and mixed in. And I assumed the price would have been cheaper for no alcohol in it, I was wrong, but again, I didn’t ask.
My boyfriend ordered the NY strip w lobster Mac & cheese. We both agreed that the sear could have been better. It was still an enjoyable dish, overall, with brocolinni and lobster m&c. The parmesean truffle fries were also a tasty addition to the entrees. It was definelty enough for both of us.
I ordered the short rib dish. I personally think it would have been better paired w the orzo that came w the scallop dish, as the grits seemed more like thick mashed potatoes. The portion was huge, as I went home w half the meat.
Let me rave about the desserts, though!!!!
My bf chose the chocolate crunch cake which is paired w toffee ice cream. He enjoyed every bite. I liked it too. However, the peanut butter and jelly Phyllo dessert genuinely made me so happy, that I almost teared up. Not only was its presentation beautiful, but the flavors and textures meshed so well, that every bite was just pure bliss to me. (I believe of all the places I’ve been and all the sweets/desserts that I’ve ordered, this particular dessert is my absolute favorite, and would come here just for it).
The restaurant is located in a corner of a building and intersection. There was a vault door on the wall that added to the old school aesthetic. The decor in the bathroom even had old receipts from 1939 framed. It is a snug fit, and tables are a bit close to each other, we managed to get a larger table that seats up to 4, which was nice, but other couples had 2 seating tables that were just so close to eachother, that I thought some were double dating. If there is one loud person (which towards the end of our meal, one came up) you can hear he/she through the entire place. That kinda made for an unpleasant experience, but she wasn’t rude or anything, just super loud. Nothing you can do about that, but it just emphasizes the already tight quarters. I do look forward to dining out on their patio in the fall when the temperatures are cooler.
Last, but certainly not least, Jacob was a fantastic server! He was very attentive and very kind, especially w answering all the questions I had (even if I didn’t ask the important questions regarding prices )
… moreI ordered a mocktail mojito, which was slightly more bitter than I expected to be, I don’t think the mint leaves were muddled, just tossed and mixed in. And I assumed the price would have been cheaper for no alcohol in it, I was wrong, but again, I didn’t ask.
My boyfriend ordered the NY strip w lobster Mac & cheese. We both agreed that the sear could have been better. It was still an enjoyable dish, overall, with brocolinni and lobster m&c. The parmesean truffle fries were also a tasty addition to the entrees. It was definelty enough for both of us.
I ordered the short rib dish. I personally think it would have been better paired w the orzo that came w the scallop dish, as the grits seemed more like thick mashed potatoes. The portion was huge, as I went home w half the meat.
Let me rave about the desserts, though!!!!
My bf chose the chocolate crunch cake which is paired w toffee ice cream. He enjoyed every bite. I liked it too. However, the peanut butter and jelly Phyllo dessert genuinely made me so happy, that I almost teared up. Not only was its presentation beautiful, but the flavors and textures meshed so well, that every bite was just pure bliss to me. (I believe of all the places I’ve been and all the sweets/desserts that I’ve ordered, this particular dessert is my absolute favorite, and would come here just for it).
The restaurant is located in a corner of a building and intersection. There was a vault door on the wall that added to the old school aesthetic. The decor in the bathroom even had old receipts from 1939 framed. It is a snug fit, and tables are a bit close to each other, we managed to get a larger table that seats up to 4, which was nice, but other couples had 2 seating tables that were just so close to eachother, that I thought some were double dating. If there is one loud person (which towards the end of our meal, one came up) you can hear he/she through the entire place. That kinda made for an unpleasant experience, but she wasn’t rude or anything, just super loud. Nothing you can do about that, but it just emphasizes the already tight quarters. I do look forward to dining out on their patio in the fall when the temperatures are cooler.
Last, but certainly not least, Jacob was a fantastic server! He was very attentive and very kind, especially w answering all the questions I had (even if I didn’t ask the important questions regarding prices )