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Greenbrier Restaurant - Madison, AL

Dine on fried catfish and smoked pork or chicken in this cotton-country old-timer.
92% Approval Rating (14 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Hush Puppies ($1.00)
Catfish ($8.00)
BBQ Pork ($5.00)
BBQ Chicken ($5.00)

Written Reviews

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fpmiralph
September 15, 2006
"In Alabama, midway between Huntsville and Decatur (and next to the Harley-Davidson dealer) is the Greenbrier restaurant. Bordered by cotton fields, a Target distribution center and the motorcycle dealership, the atmosphere is comfortable, clean and not pretentious. I ..."   [Read More].
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mtstroud
December 06, 2005
"Just a couple of miles off the bustling I-565 interchange between I-65 and Huntsville, Alabama sits a reminder of simpler times. There, deep in acres upon acres of fields devoted to cotton, is a place that specializes in delights worthy of any plantation table. For ..."   [Read More].

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27028 Old Highway 20, Madison, AL
256-351-1800

http://www.oldgreenbrier.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Oh, what a joy.  Good old pond-raised catfish and tender, juicy pork shoulder together.  Surrounding the dynamic duo are a crunchy slaw, topped with pickles, and fries (baked potato usually available also).  You get your four basic Roadfood groups here: seafood, pork, cabbage, and potatoes.
"Oh, what a joy. Good old pond-raised catfish and tender, juicy pork shoulder together. Surrounding the dynamic duo are a crunchy slaw, topped with pickles, and fries (baked potato usually available also). You get your four basic Roadfood groups here: seafood, pork, cabbage, and potatoes."
mtstroud





Greenbrier Restaurant sits right in the middle of Alabama's most fertile cotton fields.  It has fed hungry farmers, cotton gin workers, aerospace engineers, and even ordinary people since 1952.
"Greenbrier Restaurant sits right in the middle of Alabama's most fertile cotton fields. It has fed hungry farmers, cotton gin workers, aerospace engineers, and even ordinary people since 1952."
mtstroud


A trio of two classic North Alabama barbecue sauces and tartar sauce for the catfish: in the center is an infamous mayonnaise and black pepper concoction used on barbecue chicken in these parts, while on the right is the traditional
"A trio of two classic North Alabama barbecue sauces and tartar sauce for the catfish: in the center is an infamous mayonnaise and black pepper concoction used on barbecue chicken in these parts, while on the right is the traditional "shake it for heat" vinegar and red pepper blend, the accompaniment to the tender inside pork shoulder meat favored at Greenbrier."
mtstroud


No, these aren't mutated shrimp. They are none other than the original Tennessee Valley appetizers, spoon-dropped hush puppies, Greenbrier originals.  They come out to you hot almost the moment you take your seat.
"No, these aren't mutated shrimp. They are none other than the original Tennessee Valley appetizers, spoon-dropped hush puppies, Greenbrier originals. They come out to you hot almost the moment you take your seat."
mtstroud


And at absolutely no extra charge, you get a fine view from Greenbrier's parking lot of the surrounding cotton fields, where these tractors have finished their work for the season.  One of the few remaining gins in the area sits catty-cornered from the restaurant.
"And at absolutely no extra charge, you get a fine view from Greenbrier's parking lot of the surrounding cotton fields, where these tractors have finished their work for the season. One of the few remaining gins in the area sits catty-cornered from the restaurant."
mtstroud


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