{"id":859,"date":"2017-05-12T01:21:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T01:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skyesherman.com\/?p=859"},"modified":"2017-05-22T04:07:43","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T04:07:43","slug":"where-to-eat-in-selma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skyesherman.com\/where-to-eat-in-selma\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Eat in Selma, Alabama, for Great Food and Tall Tales"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selma, Alabama, is a small Southern town known for a convoluted\u00a0history<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>dating back\u00a0to the early 1800s. A trip to Selma<\/a>\u00a0usually involves walking the antiquated\u00a0streets and taking in a whole lot of historical information–both of which activities really\u00a0work up an appetite!<\/p>\n

Luckily, in the Deep South, there’s no shortage of finger-lickin food to eat. Expect to feel full throughout your time in Selma and don’t forget to pack your fat pants, because you’re probably going to gain a few pounds!<\/p>\n

You’re visiting Selma to soak up some history, so the places you dine should have some sort of historical significance, too. If you’re wondering where to eat in Selma when you want a backstory included with your meal, look no further–I’ve put together a list of the places I ate on my trip to Selma, and each of them has\u00a0a long history or a neat backstory to ponder as you chow down.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat in Selma<\/h2>\n

For fine dining in an old hunting lodge…<\/h3>\n

Tally-Ho<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Tally-Ho Restaurant and Lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Really cool lighting piece and antique fireplace in the front dining room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The old-fashioned menu illustration depicts what the restaurant originally looked like<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tally-Ho is Selma’s take on fine dining–rustic cabin feel and all. The restaurant served a former life as a hunting cabin, built on the outskirts of town nearly a century ago. Tally-Ho\u00a0offers traditional\u00a0“meat and vegetable” kind of meals–like a steakhouse, except with a more varied menu–but the ambiance here is the real drawing factor.<\/p>\n

From the uneven floors to the low windows and door handles (the original cabin owner’s\u00a0wife was rather short!), this small restaurant\u00a0oozes character and charm. Somehow perfect for anything from\u00a0a cozy, woodsy romantic date to\u00a0a dinner with the guys,\u00a0Tally-Ho is undoubtedly one of Selma’s coolest restaurants.<\/p>\n

For great no-frills Southern BBQ…<\/h3>\n

Lannie’s BBQ Spot<\/a><\/h4>\n

Lannie’s BBQ is more than just delicious–it also served as an important meeting spot during the Civil Rights Movement of\u00a0the 1960s.<\/p>\n

Smothered in a memorable sauce and sandwiched between two simple pieces of plain white bread, Lannie’s\u00a0BBQ sandwich–listed just as “BBQ” on the menu–doesn’t look like much. But one bite in, you’ll be singing a different tune.<\/p>\n

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Pulled pork sandwich and fried okra–look under the top slice of bread for a generous piece of crispy fried skin!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Try it with a side of fried okra for a typical Southern feast. Lannie’s BBQ Spot is a tiny, rather basic eatery,\u00a0but their delicious offerings and many years of serving Selma’s VIPs make up for any\u00a0lack of atmosphere.<\/p>\n

For comfort food and mingling with the locals…<\/h3>\n

The Downtowner Restaurant<\/a><\/h4>\n

You can’t leave Alabama without trying a traditional “meat ‘n’ three”! A meat ‘n’ three\u00a0is, essentially, a meal consisting of one main meat plus three sides.<\/p>\n

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The Downtowner Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Downtowner is a great place for this “home-cookin” brand\u00a0of comfort food–locals grab their coffee here\u00a0every morning, and the restaurant has even garnered attention from the likes of\u00a0Southern Living<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Where locals come to shoot the breeze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I ordered chicken with baby lima beans, fried green tomatoes, and a baked apple. Total soul food, and totally delicious! Wash it down with a tall glass of syrupy-sweet tea–just like mama makes it.<\/p>\n

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Fried chicken strips with fried green tomatoes, a baked apple, and baby lima beans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Turkey and dressing with cabbage, fried green tomatoes, and mashed potatoes with gravy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For a quick lunch\u00a0as you walk around downtown…<\/h3>\n

Charlie’s Place<\/a><\/h4>\n

Charlie’s Place is a recently opened fast-casual restaurant located on one of the main drags of Selma, just a block away from the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the Selma Interpretive Center.<\/p>\n

It’s a new restaurant, so the history tie-in here lies in the\u00a0old historic building and the close proximity to Selma’s main attractions–and, of course, in the history stored in the minds of Charlie’s\u00a0frequent patrons.<\/p>\n

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Order at the front, then go pick a table and wait with your number. They’ll bring your food to your table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The menu at Charlie’s Place\u00a0is pretty simple (think burgers, sandwiches, and Southern-style sides like pickle fries), but it’ll refuel you for another round of exploring\u00a0and learning. Best of all, you’re likely to be greeted by Charlie himself.<\/p>\n

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He puts the Charlie in Charlie’s Place!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Try the pimento cheeseburger for a traditional American favorite with an Alabama twist–the cheesy, slightly spicy kick of the burger pairs well with Charlie’s special\u00a0sriracha-laced ketchup!<\/p>\n

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Pimento cheeseburger and fries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re searching for\u00a0where to eat in Selma, these\u00a0are my top picks for restaurants in Selma that have both great food and a great story.<\/p>\n

Have you been to Selma? I’d love to hear all about your favorite places to eat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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