Where to Eat in Oneonta: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 15, 2018 Nicolette Lion

Oneonta is a city in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 6,567. The city is the county seat of Blount County. Oneonta is home to the Covered Bridge Festival.
Things to do in Oneonta

1. Charlie B's the lunch place

300 6th St S, Oneonta, AL 35121-1827 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Breakfast +1 205-274-7427
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Charlie B's the lunch place

Home cooking and plenty of smiles. Check out the peach cobbler.

Reviewed By Jeff C - Pinson, Alabama

Hello fellow travelers Forester Jeff is back on the road dining as usual in some of the best kept secret restaurants. I have now dinned at Charlie B's for Sunday brunch, daily lunch and the outstanding Friday Night SEAFOOD BUFFET! This is a place you will want to visit again and again, with real down home Alabama cooking yes sir this place hits the spot. Believe me Forester Jeff enjoys good food and plenty of it, but don't just take my word CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! Fridays Charlie B's has live music for your dinner entertainment. The manager is quite personable and always remembers my face when I arrive. I still remember when the Round the Clock Restaurant was at this same location and rest assured the food is better you want be disappointed.

2. Ken's BBQ

State Highway 75, Oneonta, AL Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
39%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Ken's BBQ

Reviewed By DOCBABE_SCOUT - Sun City, Arizona

We were from out of town. We met friends for lunch. The BBQ was excellent, the portions large so excellent value. The only disappointment was the fried pickles. They were no Spears, but rather chips and overcooked.

3. Swamp Tails

130 1st Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121-1709 Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout Bar, Seafood, Pub Dinner, Lunch +1 205-274-2525
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 21 reviews

Swamp Tails

Reviewed By keristeneldridge - Cartersville, Georgia

My husband and two kids were visiting from out of town & ate dinner here and really enjoyed it. We ordered boudin balls for an appetizer, crawfish platter, Atchafalaya special & a kids chicken tenders. The boudin balls were ok, kids tenders were dry but everything else was very good & you get plenty of food. We would definitely go back if we were in the area.

4. O'So Good BBQ

55545 US Highway 231, Oneonta, AL 35121-4005 Takeout Barbecue Lunch, Dinner +1 205-625-4590
Excellent
54%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 19 reviews

O'So Good BBQ

Reviewed By Judy19 - Birmingham, AL

Whether you're after barbecue (their ribs are award-winning) or catfish or plain ol' Southern home cooking, O'So Good is fabulous. Big dining area accommodates groups & there's easy access in & out. Its proximity to Palisades Park makes it the perfect spot to pick up a picnic lunch. Can't pass through this area without stopping here. They also do catering.

5. Habaneros Mexican Grill

927 2nd Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121-2505 Waitstaff Mexican Lunch, Dinner +1 205-274-0597
Excellent
55%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
18%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 11 reviews

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Reviewed By jeffbrtr - Birmingham, AL

Really good food here. I'm not sure if we caught them at a bad time but it didn't seem like they had enough wait staff to keep up with the amount of diners. We were left without drink refills and enough silverware to go around. The food was very good though, I will go back.

6. Cafe On Main

110 2nd Ave W, Oneonta, AL 35121-1604 Seating Cafe Lunch +1 205-274-4050
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 11 reviews

Reviewed By Max M - alabama

We always can count on a good meat at Cafe on Main. This location is operated by the daughter of the owner in Trussville. I have never had anything that wasn't tasty. The old house is cozy and the service is very good as well. Be sure to try the chicken and dressing and fried catfish. Sunday it is buffet only but during the week you can order burgers and they are great.

7. Miller Drug Ice Cream & Soda Shoppe

212 1st Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121-1734
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Reviewed By bullfrogbend - Birmingham, Alabama

Can anything be better than an old car show and ice cream?!
We went to check out the cool rides at Oneonta this past weekend and boy were we in heaven! Ol Bullfrog and the Misses went with good friends and introduced them to Millers! They loved it! You just can’t beat this place! y’all go check it out and say hi to Chuck for us!

8. China Wok

410 2nd Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121-1412 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Chinese, Asian Lunch +1 205-625-6668
Excellent
6%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 15 reviews

Reviewed By Lynn L - Dolonega

China Wok offers an extensive buffet which includes a fruit and salad bar, sushi bar, daily soups, an extensive choice of entree items, vegetables (Chinese style, of course), and a dessert bar. The buffet is all you can eat for those with large appetities or several teenagers to feed. The price is very reasonable and the number of choices makes it ideal for a family.

9. Sonic Drive-In

1500 2nd Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121-2702 +1 205-274-4604
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Reviewed By kdcpamba - Birmingham, Alabama

We stopped by Sonic after a sporting event in Oneonta for a "quick" bite. THIRTY (yes 30) minutes after placing our order we received our food of which 2 of the 3 items we ordered were ice cold! When I told the kid that brought the food that the tots and rings were ice cold, he went inside to "check". He then came out again to ask if we wanted them changed out as they had fresh food available. I didn't understand that step at all. Why ask?? Why not bring fresh food. He finally took the cold food inside. 5 minutes later we still do not have fresh, hot food when another person came out to tell me they were cooking fresh food. Well, the first kid lied - they did not have food ready. I asked to speak to a manager. She finally came out and brought fresh onion rings but not tots. The communication at this location is terrible and the service even worse. The manager thought all we were waiting on were onion rings. On the FIFTH trip out to our car, we got the tots. Never mind that the first kid took our bag with all our napkins, etc. The manager did apologize and said that they were overwhelmed with frying on the BOGO wing night. Likely story but there were only 4 - 6 other cars in the facility while we were there. We will not be frequenting this location again. In my opinion the manger did a poor job of handling the situation. There is little excuse to be at a Sonic for 40 minutes.

10. Giovannis

912 2nd Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121-2506 Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 205-274-0777
Excellent
25%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
12%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 16 reviews

Reviewed By Kevin W

The restaurant was very nice and clean in the inside. The staff was attentive and friendly BUT.....the food was not great at all. Not much food on the buffet and I've tasted better pizza from a box in the freezer section of Walmart. I won't be going back.

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