2 Huntsville restaurants recognized for best shrimp and grits

Two popular Huntsville restaurant chains have been recognized for their special versions of shrimp and grits.

According to the foodie website, Eat This, Not That, Flying Biscuit Cafe and Tupelo Honey Cafe are the best at making this uniquely southern delicacy.

Recommended by the publication’s chefs, below is what they had to say about each chain:

Flying Biscuit Cafe

Flying Biscuit Cafe’s first Alabama location was opened in Birmingham with much fanfare back in 2019. Since then, the legendary Atlanta breakfast/brunch joint has launched new locations in Opelika, Mobile and Huntsville.

The Biscuit’s new Rocket City spot opened in 2025 at 3800 Governors Dr SW.

“With a neighborhood-like feel and consistently good Southern cooking, you’ll almost always see lines out the door at a Flying Biscuit on any weekend morning.”

Eat This, Not That

Tupelo Honey Cafe

If you ever travel to Asheville, North Carolina, one of the most popular restaurants in the heart of downtown is Tupelo Honey.  That’s why we were thrilled to see Alabama’s first Tupelo Honey location arrive in Huntsville. 

Of course, their food and atmosphere is awesome. Here is what Eat This, Not That had to say about their shrimp and grits.

”Tupelo Honey Café is well-known for putting a modern, flavorful spin on Southern classics, and their shrimp and grits are a perfect example. The grits are creamy and buttery, and the shrimp are seasoned with a mix of spices that enhance the dish without overpowering it.”

Eat This, Not That chef

Want a sneak peek of the two restaurants? We posted Facebook reels of their openings back in 2024 and 2025.

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