Athens Main Street is thrilled to host the 3rd Annual Downtown Athens, Alabama, Culinary Month, presented by Dream Key Real Estate.
Calling all foodies and local food enthusiasts! It’s that time when Downtown Athens comes alive with flavors and culinary delights during the highly anticipated month. During August, you’ll have the chance to indulge in a delectable array of dishes and explore downtown Athens’s diverse culinary offerings.
Downtown Athens Culinary Month isn’t just about delicious food; it also celebrates the local community and the hardworking chefs, restaurateurs, and staff who make dining in downtown Athens an unforgettable experience. So, please support the local restaurants that bring flavor and creativity to our town’s vibrant dining scene.
Invite your friends and family to join you on this culinary adventure. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out new restaurants or revisit old favorites.
The following downtown establishments are participating in this year’s Culinary Month celebration and have provided their featured dish:
Athens Alehouse & Cellar – 113 S. Marion St. – Ledgehammer double smashburger on branded bioche
Coffee Off The Square – 110 W. Green St., Suite D – Acai Bowl with fresh fruit, dark chocolate, coconut flakes, and almonds
Driftwood Dragonfly – 405 W. Washington St. – Blueberry or Orange Scone paired with a choice of tea or mocktail
Fins Grill – 110 W. Green St., Suite A – Red Snapper and Oysters on the Half Shell
Irons & Ales – 217 S. Madison St. – Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
Li’l Mazzaras – 102 E. Washington St. – Grilled Chorizo Stuffed Pork Chop – Dry Plum, Spinach, Provolone, Raisin and Apricot Ragout
Lucía’s Cocina Mexicana – 208 W. Market St. – Street tacos with a soft drink or tea with a chocolate chimichanga for $29.99 plus tax
Mozza Pizza – 202 S. Jefferson St. – TBD
Old Black Bear Brewing – 311 S. Marion St. – Mahi Mahi with the watermelon salad over rice. Southern-style chicken scampi over Parmesan grits. Fried catfish filet served with dirty rice, a Cajun crawfish cream sauce, and fresh parsley. Our cocktail is called Passionately Mint to be. It’ll be an Agave-based cocktail with passionfruit and mint.
Ro’s Grille – 126 N. Jefferson St. – Our twist on the iconic shrimp n’ grits with jumbo, Cajun seasoned grilled shrimp atop panko fried grit cakes smothered in Cajun cream sauce.
Salty Cod – 309 W. Market St. – Chef Kristen’s Fresh Seafood of The Moment Feature and Chef Barry’s Corkshire Butcher Company Dry-Aged Burger Feature
Sweetest Things Tea Room – 216 W. Market St. – Chicken and Dressing, Gourmet Mushroom and Onion Gravy Burger
The Southern Table – 105 N. Jefferson St. – Blackened Catfish + Garlic Cheddar Grits + Charred Green Beans + Lemon Beurre Blanc + Peppadews + Charred Lemon + Scallions
UG White/Hi-Plane Coffee – 101 N. Jefferson St. – Hot or Cold Medium Latte with a slice of Homemade Coffee Cake for $6
Village Pizza – 222 W. Market St. – Fire & Ice Wings
Wildwood Deli – 113 E. Market St. For lunch service, the Southern Burger. For Friday Supper, the Handcut Filet Mignon & Handcut Ribeye. Wildwood Deli will also be serving a weekly lunch specialty sandwich, chips, and a freshly baked sweet.
Summer Sippin’ – August 30 – 3 PM to 7 PM
