The best restaurants in Auburn

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

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Acre

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When you need a reliable standby that still feels special, Acre delivers with thoughtful lunch, dinner, and brunch menus, a legit dessert…

210 E Glenn Ave

When you need a reliable standby that still feels special, Acre delivers with thoughtful lunch, dinner, and brunch menus, a legit dessert lineup, and cocktails plus wine by the glass. Consider it your move for date night or a lingering weekend catch up... they even have a kids menu.

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Proud Willie's Wings and Stuff is the kind of unpretentious spot you keep in your back pocket when you need classic, saucy wings fast, with…

422-B S Gay St

Proud Willie's Wings and Stuff is the kind of unpretentious spot you keep in your back pocket when you need classic, saucy wings fast, with subs and burgers as backup. Quick service, big flavor, and zero fuss... make it your go-to this week when craving hits after a long day, study grind, or game night.

From the Auburn newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Homey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.

2575 Hilton Garden Dr

Homey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.

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Botanic

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Gathering space featuring a restaurant, bar, and market, plus live music and a greenhouse.

1702 Frederick Rd (Opelika)

Gathering space featuring a restaurant, bar, and market, plus live music and a greenhouse.

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Amsterdam Cafe

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Seafood & Southern-style fare served in a cozy cafe featuring Van Gogh-style art & live music.

410 S Gay St

Seafood & Southern-style fare served in a cozy cafe featuring Van Gogh-style art & live music.

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Zazu Gastropub

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Low-key, rustic-chic tavern featuring 20+ craft brews on tap, plus New American eats & wine.

112 S 8th St (Opelika)

Low-key, rustic-chic tavern featuring 20+ craft brews on tap, plus New American eats & wine.

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Relaxed counter-service eatery spotlighting Mexican cuisine, including fajitas, tacos, burritos and margaritas.

1936 S College St

Relaxed counter-service eatery spotlighting Mexican cuisine, including fajitas, tacos, burritos and margaritas.

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Casual fixture serving traditional Mexican eats such as steak fajitas plus cocktails.

114 Spirit Dr

Casual fixture serving traditional Mexican eats such as steak fajitas plus cocktails.

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Local staple known for corn nuggets, burgers, "fishbowl" drinks & game nights in lively digs.

1151 Opelika Rd

Local staple known for corn nuggets, burgers, "fishbowl" drinks & game nights in lively digs.

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Regional chain cantina serving classic Mexican dishes & margaritas in a family-friendly atmosphere.

1409 S College St

Regional chain cantina serving classic Mexican dishes & margaritas in a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Basic, counter-serve pizzeria chain popular for its flavored crusts, such as sesame & garlic herb.

1409 S College St #104

Basic, counter-serve pizzeria chain popular for its flavored crusts, such as sesame & garlic herb.

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Family-friendly restaurant offering comfort food and beer, as well as a golf lawn.

2601 E University Dr

Family-friendly restaurant offering comfort food and beer, as well as a golf lawn.

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Hey Day Market

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Casual dining hall for tacos, burgers, poke bowls, and more, plus a bar, a gelato shop and ice cream.

211 S College St

Casual dining hall for tacos, burgers, poke bowls, and more, plus a bar, a gelato shop and ice cream.

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

1920 S College St

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

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Pokemoto Auburn

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Hawaiian-style counter-serve eatery chain serving build-your-own rice bowls and burritos, plus boba tea and wraps.

2900 E University Dr Ste 150

Hawaiian-style counter-serve eatery chain serving build-your-own rice bowls and burritos, plus boba tea and wraps.

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Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

2319 Bent Creek Rd #100

Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

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Bow & Arrow

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Texas-style restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches and other American eats with outdoor tables and a bar.

1977 E Samford Ave

Texas-style restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches and other American eats with outdoor tables and a bar.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

2080 E University Dr

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

231 N Dean Rd Ste 5

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Casual eatery specializing in steak and seafood dishes such as baked oysters and crab cakes, plus beer.

610 Shug Jordan Pkwy

Casual eatery specializing in steak and seafood dishes such as baked oysters and crab cakes, plus beer.

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Cozy eatery with a full bar & patio tables offering modern American fare & live music.

174 E Magnolia Ave

Cozy eatery with a full bar & patio tables offering modern American fare & live music.

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Polished Italian nook for rustic fare, lunch buffets & wine in The Hotel at Auburn University.

241 S College St

Polished Italian nook for rustic fare, lunch buffets & wine in The Hotel at Auburn University.

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Casual eatery dishing up classic Mexican fare, from tacos to enchiladas, plus cocktails.

1032 Opelika Rd

Casual eatery dishing up classic Mexican fare, from tacos to enchiladas, plus cocktails.

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Casual restaurant with an extensive menu of Japanese dishes and a full bar.

2035 Interstate Dr (Opelika)

Casual restaurant with an extensive menu of Japanese dishes and a full bar.

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Casual fixture whipping up breakfast items and burgers, plus coffee and creative cocktails.

145 E Magnolia Ave

Casual fixture whipping up breakfast items and burgers, plus coffee and creative cocktails.

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Casual, unfussy eatery for tacos and other traditional favorites like burritos and quesadillas.

435 N Dean Rd # J

Casual, unfussy eatery for tacos and other traditional favorites like burritos and quesadillas.

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Enduring sports-themed chain with a menu of pub grub, steaks, seafood & other entrees, plus TVs.

2353 Bent Creek Rd

Enduring sports-themed chain with a menu of pub grub, steaks, seafood & other entrees, plus TVs.

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Marco's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

1673 Shug Jordan Pkwy #6

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

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Chinese dishes such as bang bang shrimp and ginger salad served in casual surroundings.

127 E Magnolia Ave

Chinese dishes such as bang bang shrimp and ginger salad served in casual surroundings.

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Amsterdam Cafe

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Casual restaurant featuring an American menu that includes crab cakes and steak sandwiches.

1850 Shug Jordan Pkwy

Casual restaurant featuring an American menu that includes crab cakes and steak sandwiches.

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Fuji Sushi Bar

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Laid-back eatery serving familiar sushi rolls, teriyaki & other Japanese mains, with lunch specials.

1499 S College St

Laid-back eatery serving familiar sushi rolls, teriyaki & other Japanese mains, with lunch specials.

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Mikata

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Sushi & hibachi fare grilled table-side by teppanyaki chefs in a cheery, strip-mall restaurant.

323 Airport Rd

Sushi & hibachi fare grilled table-side by teppanyaki chefs in a cheery, strip-mall restaurant.

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Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

314 W Magnolia Ave

Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

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Cook Out

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Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

1601 Opelika Rd

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

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Long-standing institution serving pork sandwiches, ribs, and other BBQ fare in relaxed surrounds.

1021 Opelika Rd

Long-standing institution serving pork sandwiches, ribs, and other BBQ fare in relaxed surrounds.

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Relaxed pizzeria chain serving NY-style hand-tossed pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.

2408 E University Dr

Relaxed pizzeria chain serving NY-style hand-tossed pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.

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Chain serving burgers, wings, fried rice and cheesesteaks in a casual space.

819 E Glenn Ave #140

Chain serving burgers, wings, fried rice and cheesesteaks in a casual space.

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Teaching restaurant offering a prix fixe menu of creative dishes and a selection of wines.

205 S College St

Teaching restaurant offering a prix fixe menu of creative dishes and a selection of wines.

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The Depot

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Upscale seafood eatery with a sizable wine list in a renovated train depot with a relaxed ambiance.

124 Mitcham Ave

Upscale seafood eatery with a sizable wine list in a renovated train depot with a relaxed ambiance.

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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

128 N College St

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

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Mom-&-pop restaurant offering BBQ plates, sandwiches & classic sides, plus homestyle breakfasts.

436 Opelika Rd

Mom-&-pop restaurant offering BBQ plates, sandwiches & classic sides, plus homestyle breakfasts.

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Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

2311 Bent Creek Rd

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

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Tacorita

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Contemporary tavern featuring Mexican/American grub with a twist, plus a long bar for cocktails.

155 N College St

Contemporary tavern featuring Mexican/American grub with a twist, plus a long bar for cocktails.

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Easygoing counter-serve pizza joint serving whole pies & slices, subs, calzones & pitchers of beer.

129 E Magnolia Ave

Easygoing counter-serve pizza joint serving whole pies & slices, subs, calzones & pitchers of beer.

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Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

125 E Magnolia Ave

Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

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Laid-back eatery with quirky decor offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus wings & other appetizers.

1940 E Samford Ave

Laid-back eatery with quirky decor offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus wings & other appetizers.

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