Location: Chelsea
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Chelsea is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area. Chelsea was incorporated on March 1, 1996, with a population of 906. At the 2000 census the population was 2,949. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2010 population for Chelsea was 10,183. Its seasonal campsite for visitors is Hargis Retreat which began in 1984. Chelsea is widely considered the fastest growing city in Shelby County, which is the fastest growing county in the state of Alabama.
Things to do in Chelsea
1. The Pita Hut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Nadia T - Birmingham, Alabama
About 30 minutes from Birmingham city is one of the most authentic Mediterranean restaurants I have eaten at.
My husband and I started with piping hot falafels on a lettuce and tomato salad with pickled beetroot and cucumbers. Combined with the excellent humus and pita chips, it was extremely tasty.
Our main course of the beef kebab and mixed vegetable plate along with tabouli salad was fresh and well prepared. A lot of delicious food.
The service was quick, efficient and everyone was very friendly.
Give this place a try - you won't be sorry!!
2. Hartley's Down Home Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Eric D - Chelsea, Alabama
You get a lot of food, good food, for your money. I was looking forward to the peach cobbler but it wasn't peaches and crust more like peaches and bread. Other than that we enjoyed our meal and the friendly, good service.
3. Good Ole Boys BBQ
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Southern food at its finest. We serve barbecue (ribs/pork/chicken), burgers, hamburger steaks, fried catfish and chicken, vegetables and deserts for dine-in, carry-out, and catering.
Reviewed By Teresa A - Sylacauga
They have the best b'cue available in this area. The food is reasonable and tastes great. This is a most stop when traveling in this great Southern town.
4. Pinto Thai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Eric D - Chelsea, Alabama
Lucky for us it's also good Thai. On my first visit I had drunken noodles with shrimp, a favorite of mine. The portion was decent, lots of shrimp. Pinto Thai does something other restaurants don't, they remove the tails so you don't have to, brilliant!
Second visit I ordered Tom Yum. It usually comes as a full meal in other Thai restaurants. I was disappointed in the portion I received, a small bowl more fitting as a side order than a full meal. It lacked the lemon grass flavor I enjoy.
Super friendly service.
I'm trying shrimp Pad Thai tonight.
5. Amore Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
We are a fine dining establishment, with an ambient candlelit atmosphere, serving authentic Italian food.
Reviewed By jadams2018 - Birmingham, Alabama
Absolutely wonderful. I've had Italian food at a lot of different restaurants in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, etc., and I do not believe I have had any better food anywhere - it is that good.jadams, Thank you very much! We appreciate the kind words immensely! We hope for the chance to serve you again!
6. Sanpeggio's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Cleanhotels - Columbus, Ohio
I live in Ohio but own property in Harpersville, every time we come down we always eat her. It's a small pizza place in a strip mall but I just love their pizza. I also like their greek salad. If in Chelsea, give them a try.
7. Habaneros
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Lovegooddining - Birmingham, Alabama
Located in a growing area of suburban Hwy 280, just 10 minutes east of Hwy 119, this restaurant offers good food at fair prices. I have enjoyed this restaurant in other locations throughout this area for years. Good chips and salsa, fajitas, and tacos.
Good service.
8. Johnny Ray's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Howard H - Birmingham, Alabama
This past Sunday, we visited a Johnny Ray's for the first time in years. We arrived at 1PM and so we were able to choose from the wide selections on the lunch menu. All the entrees are $7.99 at lunch which is everyday of the week I believe. I ordered a BBQ pork plate and my wife had the fried chicken dinner. Each dinner came with two sides and then we topped everything off with a piece of their delicious lemon pie. This was a good experience. The place was not overly crowded and the service was prompt. The BBQ was very good, the fried chicken was a piece of boneless chicken that looked more like a patty, but my wife liked it. We'll go back.
9. Whataburger
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By DEC62
I left the Wendy's next door (along with 3 others) because the line was at a stand still and walked over to Whataburger hoping for a better experience. It took 9 minutes to get my chicken sandwich and fries. At least the lettuce and tomato on the sandwich were fresh. The chicken is semi-processed and does not have a fresh chicken taste. Fries were less than hot. When I initially poured my tea, I left the staff know they were out. (I got half a cup.) 25 minutes later, they had still had not refilled it. The front counter was left unstaffed at least a couple of times while I was there, even though people were standing in line waiting to order. After getting my food, I discovered they had no ketchup in the dining room, so I had to go back to the counter, wait in line and then get ketchup. My impression is the staff has not been adequately trained and management is lacking. I do not plan to return.
10. China Garden
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By RT R - Birmingham, Alabama
I've ordered from the drive-thru and ate dinner inside as well and the food is very consistently good. Tables, floors and bathrooms are kept very clean. Buffet is not as plentiful as others we have been to, but ordering from the menu is worth the money. Drive-thru can be slow so it's best to call ahead!
