Best Restaurants in Gadsden
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Gadsden
These locally rooted sit-down restaurants cover seafood, pub fare, pizza, Thai, Mexican food and barbecue in Gadsden, Alabama. The addresses and descriptions below are drawn from restaurant pages and local or diner-review sources; where I could not confirm an official website, I’ve left that field empty.
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Top O’ the River
1606 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901
Top O’ the River is an independent, family-owned restaurant serving seafood. Reviewers regularly mention its catfish and the accompanying cornbread, coleslaw and pickled onions.
Mater’s Pizza & Pasta Emporium
329 Locust Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Mater’s is a family-run pizza and pasta restaurant that opened in downtown Gadsden in 1978. The downtown business association calls it a family favorite, and the restaurant says its pizza dough and cheese blend are made in-house.
The Rail Public House
538 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
The Rail Public House is a downtown, family-friendly restaurant serving pub-style American food. Local coverage describes its offerings as burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups and daily specials.
Kati Thai Cuisine
102 Eble Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
Kati Thai is a Thai restaurant serving lunch and dinner in Gadsden. Review listings identify its cuisine as Thai and Asian, and local diners recommend it for Thai food.
Old Mexico Cantina & Grille
93 Walker Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
Old Mexico Cantina & Grille is a sit-down Mexican and Southwestern restaurant with table service. Reviewers praise its chips and salsa, broad menu and friendly service, and mention dishes including shrimp chimichangas and tortas.
El Patron
607 East Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35903
El Patron is a Mexican restaurant at its Gadsden location on East Meighan Boulevard. Its listing describes tacos, quesadillas and burritos, while reviewers mention good food and friendly staff.
C.J.’s Crab Shack & Bar
514 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
C.J.’s Crab Shack & Bar is a downtown seafood restaurant serving crab, shrimp and other seafood dishes. Reviewers single out its seafood steampots and describe the seafood as fresh and well seasoned.
Smokehouse 227
227 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Smokehouse 227 is a barbecue restaurant in downtown Gadsden. Reviews particularly praise its brisket, smoked wings and macaroni and cheese.
Clover on Court (formerly Harp & Clover)
124 Court Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Harp & Clover, now listed as Clover on Court, serves Irish, Southern and American pub fare downtown. Reviewers mention shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, burgers and a varied menu.