Sometimes you can find delicious food in the most unexpected places, if you really look. We had heard this small, family restaurant had good food, so we ventured down a little way off the beaten path to find a gem of a place . If you haven’t driven down to Hunter’s Family Restaurant in Akron , Alabama, please put it on your list of places to go on your food tours. Whether it involves family dinners, social gatherings, quaint lunches, and other fun food events, this will be worth your trip.
My family ate supper here at Hunter’s Family Restaurant on a warm, Friday night, in the middle of July 2017. We were greeted by a very sweet hostess who seated us and provided us with menus, specials and drinks to get us started . Our hostess was very efficient and super nice.
Our waitress carried on a great conversation about her college plans and we discovered through conversation that we had all attended the same school, of course from different decades . We asked questions about the menu options and she knew everything about the food and menu choices. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the restaurant and all the specials they had.
I orderd the homemade chicken and dumplings, and when I say homemade I felt as if I were eating my Grandmaw’s chicken and dumplings from back in the day. I was super pleased with the food. My meal even came with a fresh tomato, that was straight out of the garden. I also had fried okra and a huge helping of homemade macaroni . I felt as if I were eating a home cooked meal at my family gathering , from when I was growing up. 
Our tea glasses were constantly filled and we had plenty of food . Everyone was bragging amongst each other about how good the food was . My niece ordered the pot roast and she said it was delicious. Dad orderd hot wings and I believe Mom ordered the catfish plate . I topped off my meal with a slice of red velvet cake, which was moist and just enough sweet taste to make you want to return for more . I hope this place continues their service to the community. This little place is really a hidden gem in Akron, Alabama just a few minutes passed Moundville . It is definately worth the trip . I will be back and also I want one of the Hunter’s Family Restaurant T- Shirts ! Definately going back soon and will tell all my friends . SUPER delicious!
I will definately be back for another great experience and this time I want the Tshirt!
I give this place 5 stars ! 🏆🎬🎥
A short Video I made of our experience here is the link below ! Please enjoy !
https://www.magisto.com/album/video/MTg9TwROAlkqOyIEDmEwCXh2?l=vsm&o=i&c=c
Also here is a link to the restaurant’s Facebook page ! https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=671078546361726&tsid=0.6754785793729965&source=result
UPDATE : Made our second visit to Hunter’s Family Restaurant ! Same great food and service . It’s the real deal . Please visit for a wonderful experience . You’ll feel like you’re at home ! Great place ..
Going back next time for another wonderful meal and will purchase the T -Shirt !
Address on business card below so you can plug into your GPS while traveling !
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