The best restaurants in Alabaster

12 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Sonic Drive-In

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Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

3545 Pelham Pkwy (Pelham)

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

438 1st St SW

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.

295 Alabaster Blvd

Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.

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Long-standing local counter-serve chain known for its burgers with signature sauce & sweet tea.

1103 1st St N

Long-standing local counter-serve chain known for its burgers with signature sauce & sweet tea.

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Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

725 1st St S South

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

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Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

100 S Colonial Dr #600

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

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Local chain known for ribs, chicken & BBQ sandwiches, plus sweets such as cakes & cookies.

470 Colonial Promenade Pkwy

Local chain known for ribs, chicken & BBQ sandwiches, plus sweets such as cakes & cookies.

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Joe's Italian

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Family-owned eatery offering classic Italian dishes plus take-home spices & sauces in colorful digs.

21 Weatherly Club Dr

Family-owned eatery offering classic Italian dishes plus take-home spices & sauces in colorful digs.

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Whataburger

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Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

1101 1st St S

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

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Casual option serving fajitas, chips and salsa, and other Mexican offerings in a family-friendly atmosphere.

3550 Pelham Pkwy (Pelham)

Casual option serving fajitas, chips and salsa, and other Mexican offerings in a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Casual eatery featuring comfort food such as ramen, poke bowls, and chicken teriyaki.

390 S Colonial Dr

Casual eatery featuring comfort food such as ramen, poke bowls, and chicken teriyaki.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

125 Colonial Promenade Pkwy

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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