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Cotton Row - Steakhouse in Huntsville, Alabama

Cotton Row

4.4 (980 reviews)

100 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801

American restaurant

About Cotton Row - steak house in Huntsville, Alabama

Rough-hewn wood & brick add rustic touch to intimate, elegant space serving creative surf 'n' turf.

Customer Review Summary

Cotton Row offers a range of delicious appetizers, with standout dishes like scallops, foie gras, and lobster mac and cheese receiving high praise. Overall, the food quality is generally viewed positively, though some reviewers noted tough meat and issues with undercooked items. The desserts, particularly the peanut butter and jelly Phyllo dessert and chocolate crunch cake, are particularly acclaimed. The ambiance is stylish, albeit a bit cramped, leading to noise issues. Service is frequently highlighted as dedicated and attentive. Some diners found pricing discrepancies concerning portion sizes frustrating and mentioned that certain drinks and dishes were average at best. While experiences varied, many left with a positive impression, eager to return, though others expressed disappointment concerning recent visits.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
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688
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142
3
62
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35
1
53
Based on 980 reviews

Paul

6 months ago

Phenomenal appetizers! The best scallops we’ve had and amazing Foie Gras. Superior selection of bourbons and wines. The halibut special was excellent. We had the duck breast but it was tough so we traded for a very tender filet. The lobster mac’n’cheese side dish was surprisingly delicious. Our server was very dedicated and cheerful. We chose to eat outside so after 3 hours our butts were a little sore. They could use some cushions on their chairs. This is a very good restaurant in a very competitive market.

jay cin

6 months ago

My husband took me for my birthday and it was amazing! The food was perfectly cooked and so fresh. Had the lobster risotto to start and the pieces of lobster were large and tender. Then had the ravioli and the sauce, meat and delicious filling was just perfect. We look forward to our next visit.

RaeSharon Alonzo

7 months ago

I want to give 5 stars, but the surprise price of the entree vs. appetizer portion for scallops threw me for a loop. It was $22 for 2, but 3 was $44. I should have asked for the price difference, as I really originally wanted an appetizer.. but that's on me. YOLO 🤣🤣 And since I am being honest, I think it could have been cooked a tad bit longer, but that is just my personal preference. I ordered a mocktail mojito, which was slightly more bitter than I expected to be, I don't think the mint leaves were muddled, just tossed and mixed in. And I assumed the price would have been cheaper for no alcohol in it, I was wrong, but again, I didn't ask. My boyfriend ordered the NY strip w lobster Mac & cheese. We both agreed that the sear could have been better. It was still an enjoyable dish, overall, with brocolinni and lobster m&c. The parmesean truffle fries were also a tasty addition to the entrees. It was definelty enough for both of us. I ordered the short rib dish. I personally think it would have been better paired w the orzo that came w the scallop dish, as the grits seemed more like thick mashed potatoes. The portion was huge, as I went home w half the meat. Let me rave about the desserts, though!!!! My bf chose the chocolate crunch cake which is paired w toffee ice cream. He enjoyed every bite. I liked it too. However, the peanut butter and jelly Phyllo dessert genuinely made me so happy, that I almost teared up. Not only was its presentation beautiful, but the flavors and textures meshed so well, that every bite was just pure bliss to me. (I believe of all the places I've been and all the sweets/desserts that I've ordered, this particular dessert is my absolute favorite, and would come here just for it). The restaurant is located in a corner of a building and intersection. There was a vault door on the wall that added to the old school aesthetic. The decor in the bathroom even had old receipts from 1939 framed. It is a snug fit, and tables are a bit close to each other, we managed to get a larger table that seats up to 4, which was nice, but other couples had 2 seating tables that were just so close to eachother, that I thought some were double dating. If there is one loud person (which towards the end of our meal, one came up) you can hear he/she through the entire place. That kinda made for an unpleasant experience, but she wasn't rude or anything, just super loud. Nothing you can do about that, but it just emphasizes the already tight quarters. I do look forward to dining out on their patio in the fall when the temperatures are cooler. Last, but certainly not least, Jacob was a fantastic server! He was very attentive and very kind, especially w answering all the questions I had (even if I didn't ask the important questions regarding prices 🤣🤣)

Kailey Grass

9 months ago

Absolutely blown away by the service and food at Cotton Row last night. We splurged to celebrate our anniversary and chose the perfect spot for it. I got a roasted beet and goat cheese salad with duck cooked at medium rare, my husband got a filet mignon cooked at medium rare as well, served with lobster Mac and cheese. He finished off the night with a pistachio bread pudding Our server was fantastic and the ambiance was so elegant. We can’t wait to be back. Huge compliments to the chef as well, the flavor combinations are phenomenal!

Danielle Holland

3 months ago

Three stars for potential. Our reservation was at 7:15, and after inhaling dessert, our driver picked us up at 9:55 Appetizers: We ordered the Ahi tuna and the charcuterie board. The tuna was okay but unremarkable. The highlight? The almonds from Spain on the charcuterie board. Unfortunately, everything else was bland. 30 minutes later… Salads: We both had the grilled hearts of romaine—absolutely phenomenal. Beautifully executed with no complaints (other than the wait time, which I’ll touch on more later). 30 minutes later… Entrees: I ordered the filet with lobster mac and cheese and broccoli. My husband got the ribeye with the same sides. The steak? An absolute travesty. It had the hard, stringy texture you’d expect on a bad roast, and to top it off—literally—it came with a scoop of what I can only describe as “memaw’s mashed potato gravy.” A little sea salt could have gone a long way. Both of us agreed you’d find a better steak at LongHorn. Also, you’re provided with a butter knife (because a good steak should be tender), yet we were sawing through the meat because it was anything but. The mac and cheese? My first bite tasted like microwaved leftovers, but I complimented it anyway. The waiter then shared, “We don’t like to waste anything here—at the end of the week, the staff eats it, and the mac doesn’t last long.” That explained a lot. The broccoli was… decent, for plain broccoli. Drinks & Desserts: The drink menu is limited, with no real fun options. A lemon drop martini or an Amaretto sour is the best you’ll find. For dessert, we got the lava cake and apple tart. I would recommend Edgar’s for dessert! or publix bakery Overall: We spent 3 hours here, the majority of which was spent waiting for food, and our bill came to $317 (before tip). This is fine dining, but far from fine eating.

Michael Rogers

1 year ago

I give this a 3.8. Upon arrival, you can smell a strong odor of seafood threw out the place. We sat literally shoulder to shoulder with other customers, and for the food, it was lack luster, steak was tough cook medium well ordered medium and what little lobster claw i got in the mac and cheese was rubbery. Not what i would say is fine dining. I could have gotten better food at Conners or Texas roadhouse for half the price and not had to listen to the couple beside us the whole time and sat in a worn out chair with servers and customers bumping into it because the place is tiny.

Britta Ehehalt

We dinned there twice , the food was medium good , we went there in the past and enjoyed it very much , but it has changed a lot to the worth. I ordered a Wagyu Burger and it was awful, the presentation in any Texas Roadhouse would have been nicer. The second time i ordered the salmon and it was awful and tasted musty and dry. At the bar people were sitting there with outfits more fitting in a fast food Restaurant. Very disappointed how bad it got in one of our favorite Restaurants in Huntsville. We defensively will not return, it also has gotten very expensive considering the quality and the presentation.

Melanie Nguyen

1 year ago

We went here for our anniversary dinner, the food was delicious. I got the duck, and my boyfriend got the steak with the lobster mac and cheese. Both of our plates were clean by the time we were finished. We also got the warm apple tart for dessert. It finished off the meal perfectly. The service was also amazing.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–9:30 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4–9:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM

Price Range

$50–100