What I love about late Summer is seeing restaurants taking advantage of fresh seasonal ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak, including tomatoes, peaches, corn, cucumbers, watermelon, and fresh herbs, make their way onto menus across the Huntsville area. Whether you’re looking for summer menus with seasonal ingredients, lighter options that aren’t so heavy on the stomach, or patio seating for summer evening dining, this is your guide to eating your way through Huntsville in late summer.
Seasonal Menus
Amerigo
9020 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Located in South Huntsville serves up Italian dishes. Their seasonal menu has fresh, lighter options including Strawberry Salad, Caramelized Salmon, House-Smoked Duck and Sausage Pizza, and Roasted Peach Pizza, which is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Additionally, they have their Summer Supper Menu where you can get a three-course meal consisting of salad, an entrée, and dessert for $30 from 4 pm to close every day.
800 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Known for serving seasonal and sustainable fare, the CO/OP is the perfect place to get meals with seasonal ingredients.
Grimaldi’s
2724 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
461 John Henry Way Ste 850, Madison, AL 35757
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria always has great options and curates menus for every season. Right now, their seasonal menu includes Strawberry Spinach Salad, BBQ Chicken Pizza, and Strawberry Cheesecake.
20 Martin St, Madison, AL 35758
The Lanier House always offers seasonal and themed menus for their Tea Room experiences. Their current menu through August 2nd is “Peach Party,” featuring freshly brewed tea with flavors of fresh-picked peaches locally sourced from Isom’s Orchard.
201 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
Purveyor’s menu changes weekly, utilizing seasonal ingredients
Lighter Options and Summer Staples
Barracuda Taco Stand
535 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
It may just be me, because I am Latina, but nothing screams late summer to me more than fish tacos. One of my personal favorites for fish tacos is Barracuda Taco Stand located in downtown Huntsville. Their crispy fish taco is beer-battered Louisiana catfish, shredded cabbage, homemade crema, salsa macha, and pomegranate.
Blue Oak BBQ
1000 Mid City Dr Unit 1, Huntsville, AL 35806
BBQ is always a summer staple. Blue Oak BBQ offers delicious BBQ in the heart of MidCity.
200 West Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
Domaine South always has fresh seasonal ingredients. It is also a great place for charcuterie since this is a build-your-own style where you pick from a list of current offerings of meat and cheese. A perfect light bite for hot days.
Food Trucks
Various locations/Big Spring Park
Summer calls for food trucks, and there are a variety of food trucks located throughout the Huntsville area. Downtown Huntsville hosts Food Truck Rallies once a month during the warmer months, giving you an opportunity to try food trucks all in one place. The next food truck rallies this year are August 21, September 18, and October 16, 5- 9 pm at Big Spring Park.
7500 Memorial Pkwy SW #123, Huntsville, AL 35802
720 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Now has 2 locations in Huntsville! Good Company has fresh lighter options like sandwiches and salads. Of course, you must finish your meal off with a cool, refreshing dessert: their famous strawberry pretzel salad.
Melt
201 Jefferson St N Ste I, Huntsville, AL 35801
461 John Henry Way Ste 810, Madison, AL 35757
Now with 2 locations in the area, Melt offers a large variety of yummy melty sandwiches. For a lighter option, they also have fresh salads including their Strawberry Fields Salad with fresh berries, toasted pecans, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze.
114 Clinton Ave E, Huntsville, AL 35801
Visit SeaSalt Oyster Bar for seafood that is fresh and light.
Sushi
Sushi is a great option for a lighter option on hot days, and there is a wide variety of sushi spots throughout the Tennessee Valley. Here are some sushi spots you can find in the Huntsville area:
Aki Japanese Cuisine - 6125 University Dr NW Ste B18, Huntsville, AL 35806
Chuck’s Fish - 461 John Henry Way Building 500, Madison, AL 35757
Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar - 964 Airport Rd SW Ste 4, Huntsville, AL 35802
I Love Sushi – Various locations
Kona Grill - 435 The Bridge St #150, Huntsville, AL 35806
Miso Happy - 104 Intercom Dr, Madison, AL 35758
Miyako Japanese Restaurant - 10013 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35803
Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi - 201 Jefferson St N Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35801
Rock N Roll Sushi – Various Locations
Sakura Sushi & Steak House - 12090 County Line Rd Ste P, Madison, AL 35756
Sushime Asian Bistro - 6290 University Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35806
Yoshi Sushi Fusion - 3110 Mountain Cove Circle, Suite D, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
4800 Whitesburg Dr Ste 4, Huntsville, AL 35802
325 The Bridge St Ste 105, Huntsville, AL 35806
Fast casual dining with fresh locally sourced ingredients. You’ll find many fresh and lighter options here, including delicious salads. Can’t go wrong with the Berry Good Salad, and I top mine with chicken salad, but they have additional protein options.
12090 County Line Rd # H, Madison, AL 35756
Viva Tequila is a Mexican food restaurant that recently opened in Madison. It is one of the few places I have found in the area with good ceviche. Ceviche is a cold seafood dish made with raw fish cured with citrus juice, accompanied by fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and avocado. I highly recommend their Shrimp Ceviche as a fresh and light option.
Patio Dining
Once it cools off to where it is bearable outside, evening patio dining is a must in late summer. Check out our Blog Post on 10 Outdoor Dining Spots in Huntsville and Madison.
As Summer Winds Down
Late summer is the perfect excuse to branch out and experience a different side of Huntsville's dining scene. From chef-inspired restaurants and lively patios, this season is all about slowing down, enjoying fresh flavors, and making the most of warm Alabama evenings.
So, grab a friend, pick a patio, order something you've never tried before, and eat your way through Huntsville while summer is still here. You might just discover your new favorite local spot.
