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:
New Huntsville Restaurants and Bars
Southside Cocktail Club
Address: 105 Washington St SE Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35801
New to downtown Huntsville, Southside Cocktail Club is an upscale, hometown bar. The bar top is crafted from reclaimed bowling alley wood, and the decor nods to local history with vintage photos, maps and baseball cards displayed around the space. The menu focuses on quality classic cocktails with some house variations and a food list of salads and sandwiches.
Kohinoor Indian Cuisine
Address: 12110 County Line Rd suite a, Madison, AL 35756
New to Madison, Kohinoor Indian Cuisine serves classic dishes like curry and samosas and offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. They also have a dedicated vegan menu.
Cajun Roux
Address: 2020 Town Center Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
Cajun Roux in Providence highlights the vibrant flavors of Louisiana, with menu items that include zesty crawfish étouffé, crispy catfish po’boys, Cajun bourre eggs, boudin balls, and more! The restaurant opened in December, 2025.
Brick & Tin
Address: 222 Washington St NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Brick & Tin, a popular farm-to-table Birmingham restaurant, opened a downtown Huntsville location in December at the former Lewter Hardware space.
Shipley's Do-Nuts
Address: 1010 North Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL
Shipley's Do-Nuts opened its first North Alabama location in November, 2025. The menu features more than 60 varieties of do-nuts, along with kolaches, coffee, and cinnamon rolls.
Hattie B's
Address: 3212 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
This popular Nashville chain for hot chicken has finally made its way to Rocket City. Pick your heat level for chicken sandwiches and tenders and add sides like pimento mac and cheese or red skin potato salad.
The Local
Address: 103 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
This new Huntsville lunch spot with gourmet deli sandwiches opened on the square downtown in November.
Lola's Cucina
Address: 2626 Carl T. Jones Drive, Unit A, Huntsville, AL 35802
Created by Phil Sandoval's, the fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant Lola's Cucina serves fresh, made-from-scratch Mexican food on a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu.
Loona's Cafe
Address: 20 Town Center Drive, Suite 1109A, Huntsville, AL 35806
Loona’s Café is inspired by Australia’s vibrant café culture. The cafe in Providence offers meals for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Harvest Moon and Vesper Sky Lounge
Address: 707 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Trilogy Hotel opened in downtown Huntsville in October 2025, bringing two new dining concepts — the first-floor Harvest Moon restaurant and the eighth-floor Vesper Sky Lounge bar with a view overlooking Big Spring Park.
Cuppa Yo
Address: 12090 County Line Rd, Madison, AL
Cuppa Yo, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop, opened its first Alabama location in Madison in October. Cuppa Yo offers various frozen yogurt options, including non-fat, low-fat, low-carb, sorbet, gelato, and Dole soft serve, along with plant-based and no-sugar-added varieties.
Field Day Huntsville
Address: 6123 University Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
This indoor/outdoor playground for the whole family features a 18-hole mini golf course, axe throwing, duckpin bowling, interactive darts, and full-swing golf stimulators. Cocktail enthusiasts can order from the full bar, and beer lovers can enjoy a self-serve beer wall, featuring an impressive 30 brews on tap. For food, think an elevated take on classic bar fare like smash burgers, wings, pizza, and more. BONUS: Field Day will feature a colossal 25-foot LED TV wall perfect for game days and lots of outdoor seating for watching sports events and movies.
Campus Grounds
Address: 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
This new coffee shop opened inside the Straight to Ale brewery at Campus 805 in summer, 2025. In addition to coffee drinks, they offer a few quick breakfast options.
Tikka Shack
Address: 170 Uncle Frank Blvd, Suite 100B, Madison, AL 35757
Tikka Shack brings the vibrant flavors of India to your plate with a modern twist. Signature dishes include the Chicken Tikka Marsala, Naan pizzas, Naan tacos, build-your-own bowls, and more. The restaurant opened in summer, 2025.
Onward Coffee
Address: 1300 Enterprise Way, Suite #113, Huntsville, AL 35806
Starting as a coffee cart, Onward opened a cafe in summer, 2025, to serve its lattes and breakfast sandwiches.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Address: 3700 Governors Dr. SW, Huntsville, AL
Located at The Foundry at Stovehouse apartment complex, the Flying Biscuit Café is a restaurant chain known for its all-day breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu focusing on Southern comfort food. It's particularly famous for its fluffy biscuits, creamy grits, and Southern specialties like shrimp and grits. The Flying Biscuit also offers delivery, carry-out, and catering options.
Mo’Bay Beignet Co. + Bay Town Burger Co.
Address: 1981 Jeff Road NW, Huntsville, AL
The Mobile, Alabama-based café and restaurant offers fresh, made-from-scratch beignets, coffees, milkshakes, and classic burgers.
Bite Me Cupcakery and The Sandwich Counter
Address: 355 The Bridge St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Bite Me Cupcakery is a contemporary, playful dessert concept redefining our cupcake perception. With gourmet treats, specialty drinks, a new deli menu and striking branding, BITE ME aims to deliver indulgent experiences that are as memorable as they are delicious. They also offer specialty cocktails, private-label wines, bubble teas, and barista-made coffees.
The Providence Bar
Address: 2020 Town Center Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
The Providence Bar is a go-to destination for food and beverage enthusiasts. The Providence Bar features a curated wine list of timeless vintages and new finds, a cocktail menu that blends innovation with seasonal ingredients, and small plates to complement the drinks. Enjoy artisan charcuterie boards with premium meats and cheeses, and savor authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with top-quality ingredients for a comforting yet elevated experience.
Restaurants Coming Soon to Huntsville
Kyuramen
Address: 5850 University Drive NW, Suite D2, Huntsville, AL 35806
Known for its aesthetic honeycomb seating style, New York-founded Kyuramen is opening its second location in Alabama on February 2, 2026. The Huntsville restaurant will be across University from the MidCity District.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Address: 8228 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is a national chain that combines a winery, modern casual restaurant, and tasting room experience. It's known for its handcrafted wines, upscale casual dining, wine club, and a focus on food and wine pairings. The chain has expanded to numerous locations nationwide and will open in Madison on February 9, 2026.
City BBQ
Address: 11544 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35803
Barbecue fans can soon head to City BBQ for brisket, pulled pork, and more. The chain with locations in about 10 states serves barbecue styles that nod to Kansas City and the Carolinas. The restaurant is planning to open February 9, 2026.
La Parrilla
Address: Clift Farm, Madison
This Mexican restaurant with locations across Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia is coming to Clift Farm in Madison in early 2026.
Melt
Address: Clift Farm, Madison
Melt is expected to add a new location in Clift Farm in Madison in 2026.
Grimaldi's Clift Farm
Address: Clift Farm, Madison
The newest Grimaldi's location in North Alabama is expected to open in Clift Farm in 2026. The pizza chain originated in Brooklyn and serves New York-style pies and has a Huntsville location on Carl T. Jones Drive.
Barracuda Taco Stand
Address: Corner of Cleveland Ave and Meridian St by The Lumberyard
It will feature a walk-up style restaurant and open-air garden serving award-winning tacos, margaritas, and more.
Dragon Bao at MidCity District
Address: 1028 Mid City Dr, NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
The new restaurant concept will offer authentic handmade Chinese Soup Dumplings in the MidCity District.
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.
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 announced a second location coming soon to the former 1892 East Restaurant building in Five Points. Along with a second location for the Southern-inspired cafe, the company is launching a new dinner restaurant called Etta's Tavern.
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.
Jeff's Bagel Run
Address: Huntsville and Madison locations
New York-style bagels are coming to North Alabama — Jeff's Bagel Run is slated to open locations in Madison and Huntsville. Their bagel motto is "always boiled, never toasted," and the menu includes more than a dozen bagel types and creative spread flavors like cake batter and cannoli.
Perseus Sound Bar
Address: MidCity District
Perseus Sound Bar is bringing the vinyl bar concept to MidCity soon. The new bar will blend mid-century modern style with Mediterranean-inspired coffee, cocktails and tapas.
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!