The best places we ate this month in the Huntsville area [May 2024]

old black bear brewing company — Honorable mention: the waffle sandwich from Old Black Bear — set with bacon, ham, hot dijon mustard and cheese. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

Summer is here! Now is the best time to try out some new restaurants in the Rocket City. This month, our team got a taste of everything, from delicious brunch food in Madison to elevated dining in Downtown Huntsville.

Check out some of the best places we ate in the Rocket City this May:

Old Black Bear Brewing Company

“It’s basically a dessert, but seriously one of the best things I’ve ever tasted.”
McCarley Northway, Content Producer, Hville Blast

Where: 212 Main St, Madison, AL 35758
Hours: Sunday 10AM-4PM, Monday-Thursday 4-11PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM
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Hound + Harvest

hound and harvest — Tasty and healthy. (Savannah Russo / Hville Blast)

“It’s the Chilena Chicken Bowl — I love all the bright colors from the pickled cabbage, carrots, roasted broccoli and salsa chilena!”
Savannah Russo, Account Executive, Hville Blast

Where: 2358 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Sunday 9AM-4PM, Monday CLOSED, Tuesday-Wednesday 10AM-7PM, Thursday-Friday 10AM-8PM, Saturday 9AM-8PM
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Dashu Japanese Cuisine + Bar

dashu japanese cuisine and bar — The Lunch Boxes are the perfect portion for a quick yet filling meal, making Dashu one of the best places we ate this month. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

“I had the pleasure of eating lunch at Dashu on Airport Road, where I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Box. The chicken alone was fabulous, but the egg roll, fried rice and salmon roll were a perfect complement.”
Michael Seale, Managing Content Producer, Hville Blast

Where: 964 Airport Rd SW ste 4, Huntsville, AL 35802
Hours: Sunday 12-9PM, Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
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Salt Factory Pub

“The three foods complement each other really well.”
Christian Stanfield, Content Producer Intern, Hville Blast

Where: 6000 Stax St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM
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CO/OP Community Table + Bar

co/op community table and bar — The best place to celebrate Mother’s Day. (Curtis Venetta / Hville Blast)

“I ate at CO/OP for the first time this past Mother’s Day and it was the perfect meal. I ordered the New England Scallops, my mom ordered the Little Gem Caesar Salad and we shared the Charcuterie Board. Paired with a glass of 2021 Saracco Moscato D’Asti, it immediately earned a spot on our ‘Best places we ate this month’ guide.”
Curtis Venetta, Content Producer Intern, Hville Blast

Where: 800 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Sunday 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM; Monday-Thursday 11AM-3PM, 5-11PM; Friday-Saturday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-12AM
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Don’t see your favorite restaurant included? Check out last month’s guide to the best places we ate in April!

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