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Southern Roots - Grand Hotel, Fairhope, AL

Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

4.9
4.9
517 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Southern Roots combines a picturesque ambiance, exceptional service and Chef-driven menus focused on high-quality, locally sourced and estate grown farm-to-table fare to create a chic yet casual experience, infused with flavor and fun and inviting a return.

**Holiday menus and hours may vary** Please contact the hotel 251-928-9201 to find out about special holiday menus (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's, etc.)

1847 Bar in Southern Roots
Every great hotel has a great bar to steal away to, and 1847 is ours. 1847 is home to the beverage arts, with Grand Garden-to-glass crafted cocktails, local libations and signature wines by the glass all getting in on the act. The setting of choice for savoring house-made elixirs, quiet conversation, or the easy company of new friends.

Complimentary Valet Parking on Non Holidays
Upscale Casual Dining – Resort Attire

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (251) 990-4300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wehner
  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet for guest dining in Southern Roots for dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 517 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Best Ambiance

  • Mobile

    Great for fine wines

  • Mobile

    Romantic

  • Mobile

    Great for scenic views

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Best Ambiance

  • Mobile

    Innovative

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Great for fine wines

  • Mobile

    Romantic

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Southern Roots at the Grand Hotel offers a memorable dining experience with "phenomenal" food and a "fabulous view" of Mobile Bay. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "southern hospitality." Signature dishes like beef tenderloin and basil-encrusted grouper are praised, making it a "highly recommended" spot for special occasions.

517 Reviews
  1. Rodney

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a romantic dinner, staff were friendly and helpful. Lavar was a great waiter, can’t wait for our next trip.

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  2. Keagan

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went just after my fiancée and I got engaged and we absolutely loved the place. I requested champagne ready at the table and they delivered. Our waiter was excellent and extremely friendly, and all the staff was very welcoming. The crab cake was the best crab cake I’ve had in the south (I’m from NH and not to brag New England crab cakes are better than southern crab cakes), my steak was incredible and my fiancée’s fish was delicious. The kitchen liven prepared a little fruit plate with chocolate hearts on it for the special occasion, for which I didn’t even need to request. The restaurant was beautiful as well and we would love to come back again in the future, thank you Southern Roots for making our perfect night more memorable!
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on November 11, 2024
    Dear Keagan, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and congratulations on your engagement! We're honored you chose Southern Roots for your special celebration. I'm delighted to hear our team helped make your evening memorable. Your kind words about our crab cakes, steak, and fish are greatly appreciated. I'll be sure to share your compliments with our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! ( Susan M )

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  3. Darlene

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Atmosphere and food absolutely wonderful
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on November 11, 2024
    Dear Darlene, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed both the atmosphere and the food at our restaurant. It's feedback like yours that keeps our team motivated to deliver excellence every day. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Tracey

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful!!! Craft cocktails and excellent food!

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  5. Michele

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed. Booked the reservation a month ago. Service was good but the food wasn’t especially for the price. Gumbo and salad were ok. Ribeye had potatoes covered in sauerkraut and pork belly which didn’t pair well. Steak wasn’t cooked or seasoned well. Gnocchi was over cooked. We barely touched the food and the waiter didn’t ask how it was or why we didn’t eat much. We don’t mind spending on great food and service but this was $200 without alcohol. A good judge of how food is, look at how much is left on the plates afterward. We noticed other diners were the same as us. Would not recommend.

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  6. Peter

    Mobile

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal! Everything. Service, food, view of gorgeous sunset as we ate.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this experience to others.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on October 13, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Southern Roots - Grand Hotel! We're delighted to hear that you had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and that you would recommend us to others. Your high ratings for our food, service, and value are greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. rjmartintx

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Are here two nights and both were superb. Make your reservation well in advance. It’s quite popular.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on October 13, 2024
    Hello rjmartintx, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Southern Roots - Grand Hotel for your dining experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both of your nights with us. We understand how important it is to reserve well in advance, and we're pleased to know that despite your visit being popular, you still had a fantastic time. We look forward to welcoming you back for more superb meals and memorable experiences. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  9. Greg

    Nashville

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal.
    Southern Roots - Grand HotelResponded on October 13, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, GregR! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your meal at Southern Roots - Grand Hotel. It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Greg

    Nashville

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The entire table of 4 ordered the strip special. We all enjoyed it. The service was amazing. Very sweet server.

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FAQs

Southern Roots - Grand Hotel is rated 4.9 stars by 517 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Southern Roots - Grand Hotel

17855 Scenic Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet for guest dining in Southern Roots for dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wehner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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