Central Restaurant
Central
A wood-fired restaurant housed in a converted 19th-century warehouse downtown, specializing in Gulf seafood and local meats; a premier choice for dinner.
Located on Coosa Street in the downtown entertainment district, this restaurant is housed in a converted 1890s warehouse, retaining exposed brick walls and gas lanterns alongside an open kitchen. Locally owned and operated, it sources Gulf seafood and local meats to craft seasonal dishes over a wood fire. Popular items include wood-fired oysters, New York strip steak, pork chops, and lemon meringue pie, complemented by an extensive bourbon selection. Open for dinner only; reservations can be made on the website or by phone, and booking ahead is recommended for weekends. Located downtown, it is within walking distance of The Alley area.
Opening hours
Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday 17:30-21:00, Closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Hank Williams Museum
- The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration
- Riverfront Park
- Court Square Fountain
- Rosa Parks Museum
- Freedom Rides Museum
- Old Alabama Town
- Civil Rights Memorial & Center