Eateries and Coffee Shops at Lookout Mountain
While enjoying your own peaceful retreat, be sure to check out some of our most loved restaurants and yummy eateries in the area! Many local favorites at Lookout Mountain vary their hours seasonally, so be sure to check out their websites or facebook pages for more information!
Get ready to step through the looking glass into a true WONDERLAND for a unique dining experience. Try the Cheddar Grit Cakes entrée, Southern Hot Corn as a side, and Pecan Pie Cobbler for desert. Don’t forget their specialty freshly-ground-to-order coffee treats and must-have hot tea options served in a beautiful tea kettle, of course. *Reservations are recommended.
4277 AL HWY 117, Mentone, AL 35984
Very friendly staff, and the food is delicious! We love their ribs, burgers, smoked chicken, crispy crinkle-cut french fries and onion rings! :)
110 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Our personal favorites are the steaks, ribs and fajitas. We love the management and how they choose to give back to the community. Santa Fe is known for their huge serving of delicious carrot cake - enough for 4 people to enjoy or to take to enjoy later :)
305 Ruby Tuesday Ln SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Wildflower Cafe is located in the heart of Mentone and offers meals that are fresh and fabulous, decadent and hardy as well as healthy and organic, when possible. Gluten-free and vegan options are available. Hours are seasonal, so check website or Facebook page. *Reservations are recommended.
6007 AL HWY 117, Mentone, AL 35984
A local hotspot. Country Breakfast, Meat and 3 for Lunch and Culinary Adventure for Dinner!
132 Commerce Ave., Valley Head, AL 35989
The Bakehouse is the place to go for delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee. Try one of their most popular sandwiches, The Figgy, with smoked turkey, sharp white cheddar, mixed greens and fig jam on toasted whole grain bread :)
110 First Street W., Fort Payne, AL 35967
Elevation Bistro is an intimate and inviting restaurant located in the heart of Mentone, Alabama. Menus consist of regionally sourced ingredients atop beautiful Lookout Mountain.
From Kevin, Chef and Owner:
We are very grateful to feature so many farms. We never use GMO ingredients and all of the farms we source are organic even if not certified.
*Reservations are recommended by calling (256) 634-3001 or online at OpenTable.
5951 AL-117, Mentone, AL 35984
Over the years, this small-town store has become a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. In fact, it's become somewhat of a tourist attraction. Offering pizza, short order lunch, gourmet snacks, seasonal produce from local farms, souvenirs, and unique gifts.
5872 AL HWY 117 Mentone, AL 35984
Ahhhh!!! We love this place! Try the locally made popsicles, flavored waters, carnitas tacos, and steak tortas….ok our favorite list here is too long, so watch the 30 sec. YouTube video ;)
2204 Gault Avenue North
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Take a yummy lunch break at Roadside 'Que in Fort Payne. We enjoy the half order of brisket nachos! Delicious, and with non-gmo, pasture-raised meats, this is another great, quality choice for guests visiting Lookout Mountain.
A super fun Street Taco Food Truck that serves from a renovated airstream camper. They serve Tacos, Quesadillas, Chips, Salsa and more.
5172 AL HWY 117 Mentone, AL 35984
While visiting nearby Weiss Lake, be sure to check out Decks & Docks Restaurant for a yummy meal with another spectacular view!
Hey, pizza lovers! Serving lunch and a late-night snack too…Mater’s has you covered! Indulge in pizzas made with love and the finest ingredients…be prepared to wait for approximately 45 minutes because your order is made fresh. Our fav is thin crust, cooked a little longer for crispy goodness :)
More Information
Get there early, because the wait can be long :) Known for their steaks and desserts, dinner is worth the drive to the "middle of nowhere!" And this steakhouse happens to be in an old cotton gin!
More Information
Go ahead and stop for lunch here like the locals. Right next to Dogtown Furniture! Try one of Alabama’s best burgers, or get yourself a “pinto beans plate” with all the yummy #fixins you see in this photo…all for around $6 :)
More Information
Yummy, freshly-butchered, grilled steaks! When you’re looking for an #OldSchool steakhouse on Friday or Saturday evening that offers you a dining experience from the 1980s, head on over to Tony's Steak Barn at Weiss Lake ~ 25 minutes from Fort Payne :) Note: We love real butter, so we take our own butter for the perfect baked potato :)
Vintage 1889, for lunch or dinner, is another Guest and Local Favorite that we love in Fort Payne, Alabama! We highly recommend the Triple Dipper Appetizer that includes Hummus, Goat Cheese Pesto and Spinach Artichoke Dip. Located in the historic “Big Mill” antique mall, Vintage 1889 is home to one of the area's largest beer selections. The Big Mill’s 125 year history and old brick charm provide the perfect atmosphere!
151 8th St. NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
We all scream for ice cream on Lookout Mountain! Offering handmade Desserts and Craft Ice Cream. They offer cakes, cookies, pies, ice cream sandwiches and more! Always Fresh - Always Made in House!
2612 D Gault Ave N., Fort Payne, AL 35967
Free Wi-Fi! Great coffee! Great place to meet with friends!
Serving Counter Culture Coffee, frozen blended drinks, Mayfield Ice Cream, Panini sandwiches, Pastries and Desserts.
101 Gault Ave N., Fort Payne, AL 35967
Delicious donuts made fresh every day as well as homemade breakfast burritos.
508 Suite A Glenn Blvd, Fort Payne, AL 35967
LIVE music and entertainment, food, and drinks for all ages and backgrounds. The goal is to bring a family friendly atmosphere during the day, and life to the night.
203 Gault Ave S., Fort Payne, AL 35967
Y'all. This place! With a perfectly shaded outdoor picnic area & the 10 Hillbilly Commandments, it's a smile waiting to happen. Grub on a freshly-made , organic burger or buy some of that very same locally-owned Culstigh Farms Beef or Pork for home. Bacon, sausage, fresh eggs, & pancakes for breakfast live here – and the ingredients for perfect s’mores, do, too. Don't miss this!
477 Hwy 35, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Offering a variety of delicious, authentic Mexican food, snacks, fruits, & desserts.
Located across from ALABAMA Walking Park in Fort Payne.
150 5th Street NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Voted multiple times “Best of Dekalb.” Happy Hour specials. Mi Casita Restaurant is a combination of the best Comida Tex-Mex and a selection of favorite authentic and traditional dishes from hometown Mexico. Family owned and operated for over 20 years.
3802 Gault Ave N., Fort Payne, AL 35967
This unique restaurant is located in the original sandstone lodge at Desoto State Park. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the mid 1930's and is nestled on a canyon-edge overlooking the West Fork of Little River.
1299 Blalock Dr NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
AlaPark.gov - DeSoto Mountain Inn
30 years of southern style barbeque. Offering smoked pork and beef brisket as well as fried chicken fingers and Jo-Jo's. (sliced, battered and deep-fried taters).
Handmade coleslaw, BBQ sauce, and chicken sauce. The Jo-Jo’s are on the list of 100 dishes to eat in Alabama. Dine-in, carry out & catering.
1502 Gault Ave S. Fort Payne, AL 35967