In the past few months, Huntsville and Madison County have welcomed a delightful array of new restaurants and bars, each bringing unique flavors and experiences to the region.
Here's a curated list of the latest additions to the local dining scene in Huntsville!
New Huntsville Restaurants and Bars
The Chop House
Address: 160 Graphics Drive, Madison, AL 35758
This small steakhouse chain just launched its first Alabama location in Madison and is open daily for lunch and dinner. In addition to steaks and chops, the menu features seafood and chicken dishes, and a few unexpected bites like spicy Voodoo Tacos, Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes, and Deviled Eggs topped with thick, candied bacon.
7Brew
Address: 6486 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Drive through coffee brand 7Brew just opened a new Huntsville-area location in July. The new franchise is in Owens Cross Roads and serves the seven original flavors the brand is known for — Blondie, Sweet & Salty, Cinnamon Roll, Brunette, Banana Bread, Smooth 7, and Cookie Butter — along with fizzy sodas, lemonades, shakes, and more.
JAC's Barbecue
Address: 2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 (Lowe Mill studio 1029)
With roots as a catering service, this barbecue spot by culinary artist James Cutts just opened at Lowe Mill in June. They specialize in flavorful turkey dishes paired with sides like baked beans, mac and cheese, and collard greens.
Rocket City Bar & Grill, Rocket City Express, and Everbowl
Address: Huntsville International Airport, 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
The taste of Huntsville starts as soon as you touch down at the airport, with three new dining concepts that opened in June. Rocket City Bar & Grill is a full-service restaurant with Southern-inspired dishes and cocktails. Rocket City Express offers grab-and-go bites and made-to-order coffee. And Everbowl dishes up refreshing acai bowls and smoothies. All three options are in the gated area, perfect for a snack after landing or before a flight.
Etta's Tavern and Good Company Cafe at Five Points
Address: 720 Pratt Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Popular South Huntsville eatery Good Company Cafe just opened a second location on the site of the former 1892 East Restaurant building in Five Points. Along with this new location, the company is launching a new dinner restaurant called Etta's Tavern.
Perseus Sound Bar
Address: 6024 Stax St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Perseus Sound Bar is bringing the vinyl bar concept to the MidCity District. The new bar opened in May on the ground floor of Anthem House and blends mid-century modern style with Mediterranean-inspired coffee, cocktails and tapas.
Salt & Light
Address: 11243 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803
This food truck opened a South Huntsville brick-and-mortar location in late spring. They have both cook-to-order and grab-and-go options for their menu, which includes items like shrimp po boys, pesto chicken paninis, watermelon salad, and Mediterranean bowls.
Melt
Address: Clift Farm, Madison
Melt opened its new location in Clift Farm in Madison in early May. The restaurant is known for its classic grilled cheese and cheesy sandwiches and burgers, but don't overlook the fresh salads and appetizer menu as well. This new location has a breezy patio in addition to indoor seating.
La Parrilla
Address: Clift Farm, Madison
This Mexican restaurant with locations across Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia opened in Clift Farm in Madison in May. Standouts from the menu include a Cubano bowl with shredded brisket and plantains, pinto bean soup with chorizo, birria quesadillas, and tacos de tinga.
Grimaldi's Clift Farm
Address: Clift Farm, Madison
The newest Grimaldi's location in North Alabama opened in Clift Farm in May. The pizza chain that originated in Brooklyn serves New York-style pies and has a Huntsville location on Carl T. Jones Drive.
Barracuda Taco Stand
Address: 535 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
Barracuda Taco Stand opened near the Lumberyard in Huntsville in March. The walk-up style restaurant and open-air garden serves tacos on fresh tortillas, queso and chips, bowls, margaritas, and more. The small chain also has locations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and St. Louis, Missouri. The taco stand has a weekday happy hour with deals on margaritas and nachos!
Dragon Alley
Address: 1028 Mid City Dr, NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
The much-anticipated Dragon Alley opened in March, bringing Asian street food to the MidCity District. The restaurant is by the same crew behind Kamado Ramen, Kung Fu Tea and Tour Les Jour, all located on the same block. On the menu is handmade Chinese soup dumplings, classic noodle dishes and a variety of small plates.
Viet Taste
Address: 7900 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35802
A second location of the restaurant Viet Cuisine called Viet Taste opened at the end of March in South Huntsville. The restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese dishes like pho, clay pots, and banh mi.
Restaurants Coming Soon to Huntsville
Dolce Amore
Address: 20 Town Center Dr NW Suite 2101, Huntsville, AL 35806
Birmingham chef Randall Baldwin is bringing a new Italian concept to the Village of Providence this year. The menu is expected to focus on elevated but approachable cuisine.
Storia Deli
Address: 7900 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35802
Expected to open in summer, 2026, Storia Deli is a gourmet deli, Italian market and cafe that will serve sandwiches, salads, pizzas and bakery items.
Floriana
Address: MidCity District, Huntsville
The Italian restaurant Floriana is expected to open its third location in Huntsville's MidCity District in 2026. Known for its scratch-made ravioli, gnocchi, and lasagna, the family-owned Floriana currently has eateries in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Washington D.C.
Juniper's Kitchen
Address: 3208 Memorial Pkwy, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL 35801
Opening in Stadium Commons in 2026, Juniper's Kitchen focuses on fresh and seasonal ingredients for an American menu.
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Address: 2100 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Coming soon to Jones Valley, Waldo's Chicken & Beer specializes in scratch-made, Southern-style chicken. Fried and rotisserie varieties are served up in sandwiches and baskets with classic Southern sides like collard greens and cheesy mac.
The Adios Bar
Address: 108 NW Cleveland Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801
Birmingham's Adios Bar is opening a location in Huntsville at the Lumberyard this summer. The bar serves classic cocktails with Mexican-grown spirits.
Did We Miss a New Restaurant in Huntsville?
There are so many new businesses opening in Madison County that it takes a village to keep track! Have you heard of a new restaurant or night spot opening soon? If so, give us the scoop, and we'll feature it here as a new or opening soon Huntsville restaurant. Email us at info@huntsville.org. Thanks!