The Bottle in Huntsville

My wife and I went there with high expectations from some people we spoke to that liked it. The server was great but the food was well below what we expected. We both ordered a steak medium rare but when we got them it was well done. I wanted to pay and leave but my wife made sure i said something and when the server looked at them he was upset that we ordered medium rare and they were well done. They took one steak off the bill but I didnt care I just wanted to leave and would have paid the whole bill. We didnt eat our steak and were disappointed because we had a babysitter that night and its not easy for us to go out a lot. Extremely surprised because we heard good things. We just hope that it was a fluke and that someone was having a bad night. It wasnt the servers fault and he was tipped as if our food was great. I hope youll have better entrées than we did.

This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary here last Saturday. Ryan was our waiter and he was attentive and courteous. Will definitely return.

Great place for a special date night. Service is always attentive and the food is the best. Definitely try the specials! Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten friendly options.

First time for my birthday. Our server made sure to make me feel special and took great care of my Husband and I. Food was amazing and great portions. Definitely will be back.

This used to be my go to restaurant when I wanted something special. No more. Its premium pricing for an average experience . There were bones in my fish and the risotto was under cooked. When I asked to speak with a manager, the bartender had a big attitude and the manager never bothered to speak to me. Im sad, but I wont be back.

The appetizers were fantastic but the entrées were extremely bland and lackluster especially at this price point. I ordered the tuna steak; the olives in the Puttanesca Relish were not de-pitted properly, the green beans were severed without seasoning or butter and appeared to just be steamed, and the forbidden rice was mushy and overcooked. The service was great but another review said it best The prices too high for the flavor and selection. Maybe just stay for drinks and appetizers.

Just go and see for yourself. Vegetarian options: A vegetarian can order just about anything, just take off the meat. Food : 5/5 |

This about says it all... Health Inspection date: July 11, 2024 Score: 78 An employee was seen prepping ready to eat foods with their bare hands. The hot water at the bar hand sink was only 74 degrees. Several foods were stored at inappropriate temperatures.

Best food and service around! Amazing!

I had high hopes for my daughters 21st birthday celebration at The Bottle, especially after securing a reservation weeks in advance. However, our excitement quickly turned to frustration when we received a last-minute cancellation because they decided to rent out the entire venue to a private party. This is unacceptable. It s one thing to inform guests of an impending event, but to prioritize a larger booking over long-standing reservations shows a blatant disregard for customer loyalty. My daughter had been looking forward to this milestone celebration for months, and the sudden cancellation left us scrambling for alternative arrangements. The staff s response was lackluster at best, offering little more than a perfunctory apology. Its clear that The Bottle cares more about profits than their patrons. A reputable establishment would honor its commitments and make accommodations for loyal customers, especially on such an important occasion. If you re considering making a reservation here, think twice. Special moments deserve better than being sidelined for a cash grab. My family and I will certainly not be returning.

I got an email talking about new menu items at the bottle. Welp that was a lie. I went, because I haven t been in a while and I didn t see anything new and imaginative to speak of. It was dead in there. It needs a decor refresh. The nice chef, Chris I think his name is, is no longer on their website. The avocado/fried green tomato appetizer is what keeps me going back there. My salmon and risotto left something to be desired. If I go again, I m gonna do appetizer and dessert and call it a day.

Would not allow to use valet parking for a private dining reservation; Service was slow, it took 30 minutes to get first drink; Reserved a private dining area and it was not private

Me and my wife are both sous Chefs on vaction from Ohio. From 2 chefs to another, outstanding and extraordinary menu. Service was stellar. Kayla was 10/10 server. Thank you for such a great time.

Wish I could say more like I did 5 years ago. It s not my favorite. The service was okay, the food isn t great and the atmosphere wasn t that pleasant. We did call a few times to request something more private but couldn t get anyone on the phone. We ended up in a corner of the restaurant at a tiny table. Wished we went somewhere else for our Anniversary.

Exceptional food and service each visit.

My husband & I ate here on our anniversary. Our favorite restaurant. The food is delicious as always, wait staff was attentive & polite.

The Duroc pork loin was good if a little sweet with the sauce. Wife s fillet was done appropriately and was tasty. The tomato bisque was excellent. Wait staff was very professional and courteous. I d go back.

Pretty annoyed. Had a reservation for our wedding anniversary. Showed up 15mins early and was told they were not doing their menu and only offering an expensive wine paring with small plates. Nothing was mentioned on their website or when I made the reservation that they were doing a special thing and not offering their menu. The hostess was super rude about it, like it was on us for not knowing. So our anniversary night is now a mess and we have to find somewhere else to eat, last minute. This would have been our first time here. Definitely wont return.

Love this place. Go as often as we can. Went to the Gulf wine night and it was stupendous.

While looking up the restaurant, I attempted to call the restaurant in regards to an item on their menu, which I was curious if it was currently available. Since their online dinner menu isnt working, and the pictures on Google are from various dates. When I called in the person answered, I heard people talking in the background, then the phone was hung up. I called again, and it was immediately picked up then put back down. How do you get to try a restaurant if theres zero service? Very disappointed.

Best hidden gem in the heart of downtown Huntsville. By far one of the best kept secrets in the country. The chef is amazing at what he does, turning regular peoples food into high quality meals with lots of umami. The staff are always welcoming and personable, while the bartender makes unique and sumptuous drinks. Will return again and again.

We went here for our 2 year anniversary and it was great! Food was amazing and Kayla was a wonderful server! Definitely will be coming back.

Great food, great service - always top notch Unfortunately, their valet service is the worst I ve ever seen. Bird dog does their valet and crashed my car and has since gone completely MIA Alton Jones from birddog asked me to get quotes, assured me that it would be taken care of and that he s discussing with his insurance company I have heard back from the claims department and insurance is requesting a total of three estimates. Each from a different shop. I sent the estimates after having three different shops estimate it - it was over $28,000 in damage. Good ole Alton has since gone MIA - no response, no calls being answered and no email reply Alton Jones and Kevin Thomas are crooks. I ve had to get council and will be filing a lawsuit against them personally and their company

Everything was excellent. Server snd Chef Andy treated us so well. Great experience!

Great Food great time! Scallops were amazing. And the filet was fantastic!

It s was alright my steak was medium well I asked for a well wasnt a lot of food portions or not many options I had a fillet mignon an still left hungry steak was well seasoned tho mash potatoes could of been lil hotter other than that plate was pretty

Food was great. Service was poor. Had a reservation and still waited forever. Was not served at the bar for at least 10 minutes. Was sprayed when he opened a ginger beer. Funny, but not very professional. They had a young kid trying to deal with getting people seated. Bless him. People cramped in the small lobby. No one there to take your name. It was raining and people who had reservations were standing in the rain. To sum it up, it is being run about as well as our government.

Let me start by saying the service was excellent - its the establishment itself which is severely lacking. We were seated in the Chefs Table room which is a small, cold, bland room an elevator ride and five minute twisting walk through another building. Even though we visited on February 16th, the restaurant still used their Valentines Menu which is the same as the regular menu except each item is $3-$4 more. Deceitful business practice. Hong Kong fish worse meal ever. Presentation is disgusting. Dried, shriveled piece of tasteless seafood drowned in fish broth with wilted, soaked vegetables, overcooked noodles, with two whole disgusting shrimps for your cutting and peeling amusement. The mussels appeared inedible and were moved to the side plate upon arrival. You get to eat this $60 special with a fork the size best suited for a toddler. I left it mostly uneaten. My wifes scallops were equally unappealing. Heavily seasoned with some Mediterranean bulk mix, then microwaved. And please spend more than 39 cents on your near-plastic, sample size wine glasses. Your price point demands a bit more class for the diners. I paid for the entire meal, tipped the very nice but obviously very overworked waiter over 25%, then explained the above to him. Ive been to The Bottle a couple of times before for business meals, but not again. I wouldnt waste my time on an establishment which increases their menu prices for a holiday and days after. What appears at first to be a cozy atmosphere is quickly realized to be a chaotic excuse for an establishment maximizing their bottom line at the expense of your dining experience.

First I wanna say our waitress was fantastic and bless the staff because the restaurant is SEVERELY overbooked. Me and my girlfriend went here after I made reservations two weeks in advance, got there 20 minutes early to a room CROWDED with 24 people (I counted) all waiting to be seated. The hostess couldn t even check us in till 20 minutes past our reservation time because of the cluster. We finally got seated at 6:45 (our reservation was at 6) and was told the specials and ordered our drinks. After getting our water we had to wait 15 minutes to order because of how overbooked it was. Overall took around a hour to get our food, and when we did my girlfriend took a bite of her mashed potatoes and pulled out a huge piece of Saran Wrap from her food. The restaurant offered me $10 off my ticket for this and I asked to talk to the manager. The manager was too busy and offered us another $10 off. If you are going to pay over $200 for a date night meal, then I highly recommend you find another place to eat. I m embarrassed I took my girl here for Valentine s Day.

I would come back for the bread alone! So good. The rest of the food was good as well.

When I made my reservation I specifically put in the notes it was our anniversary and wanted a dessert. The waiter had no idea. Was trying to surprise my husband. That failed. Vegetables were barely cooked, the grained rice was hard, the lamb breast was great but the leg was way over cooked. The place needs a facelift. For these prices it felt like a restaurant from the 1970 s. While the service was great, everything else was bad. Will not return.

Food/Drinks: The Angus filet was cooked to medium rare perfection, the mashed potatoes were silky, and the broccoli was perfectly steamed and had a great red pepper flavor. My husband had the venison. It was both cooked and cut unevenly, but it was very flavorful and hearty. The avocado fried green tomatoes were delicious, and the butter beer was probably one of my all time favorite cocktails. The okra salad was also good, but I wouldnt order it again. Service: 10/10 everyone was helpful and friendly. The people really make this place great. Atmosphere: The seating arrangements could be better. Some of the tables need more space between them. The couple at the next table was within an arms length from where I was sitting (bar side, in front of the window), which is pretty off putting when youre trying to have a romantic and intimate meal. We plan to go back, but will hopefully be seated elsewhere. The decor/general feel of the restaurant is relaxed and upscale in a vintage way, the music is even better, and the chairs are surprisingly comfortable.

I debated leaving this review but it was my experience and that s what reviews are for but for perspective, I did review this restaurant 9 months ago, leaving them a glowing 5 star review for that experience which is why I returned for my birthday. (Look for Carl and Shana Taylor for the previous review) I brought a girlfriend with me and told her how amazing this place was before we ever arrived. (My husband is out of country for employment). Had reservations at 6 because birthday Arrived and were seated promptly. Dillon came shortly thereafter and took our wine and app order. We debated salads and made our selections off goes Dillon. We got the wine, which I ordered, but Dillon poured the sample for my guest instead, never offering me one. He filled our glasses initially but never returned for that expected service again leaving us to fill our own glasses. Yes that s a small complaint we are a table of women who just ordered a $100 bottle you should be pouring it for us period. Whatever. The app reminded us of a Mexican tostada. My wedge salad was nice. She ordered the wilted salad and was delivered to the table a bowl of fried cabbage swimming in bacon grease. Great for a southern breakfast but a salad in a fancy restaurant . She couldn t eat it and burped up the bite she had for the next 2 days. I had them remove her salad from the table. Dillon had taken our main course order before the salads were delivered also the last time he stopped by our table. My guest SPECIFICALLY requested that her steak have NO PINK. The steak was so rare that there was still that clotted slimy looking blood in the center of her steak. Some would call it blue rare. Dillon never returned to the table to ask how we were or if our meals were prepared to order. My guest noticed that he had been giving all his attention to a 4 top that was seated after us. I asked someone passing by to get a manager for me after dinner had officially been declared a disaster and we couldn t get any service from our server 10 minutes later I went to the bar to ask for the manager (still no Dillon). The bartender called someone while a woman standing near the bar asked what I needed, followed me to my table, and said she would get someone. Bailey finally arrived at the table. She listened as I explained my horrible birthday experience. I told her I would pay for the wine, the app, and my salad as that was all that was enjoyed. ( I stopped eating my dinner when I realized my guest couldn t enjoy hers). Bailey returned within 5 minutes and then took care of the entire check with a sincere apology. I wasn t looking for a free meal. I would have happily paid the expected $300+ for my check and left Dillon an amazing tip but they dropped the ball practically from the moment we were seated. I m sure management didn t get the whole story. My visit was December 20, 2023.

One of the best places to eat for a fancy dinner in Huntsville. Their scallops are my go-to meal! Wine list is pretty good but you have to spend a good amount on a decent bottle of wine. I would recommend to stay away from their $100 wine and food pairing days. Hardly any food for 7 courses and for a $100 per person. Ive rented out their chefs table and the menu was pretty good!

Cotton s Row dominance of Huntsville s fine dining scene has been usurped

We came for NYE dinner and food, service, and drinks were all wonderful. They had interesting dishes with great flavors. Will definitely be back!

I am not sure why I have not eaten here before. First off, the restaurant is really charming and cozy. There are multiple eating areas, including a spacious second floor. We were greeted warmly and immediately shown to our table. Our server was friendly and helpful. We had a nice bottle of wine and one of the best appetizers I have eaten in a very long time. The Blackened Tuna Tataki was amazing. I am tempted to get it as my entree next time. The swordfish special was very good, but I would have preferred something spicier. I will seek that out next time. We share the tiramisu for dessert. It was very good.

Very fine dining with a delicious menu. Everything I ate was wonderful. My waiter was great and funny!

I went here for a weekend date night. Fine dining experience with very traditional atmosphere. Food was great in both taste and presentation - my date and I particularly enjoyed the artisanal cheese platter. Staff is very nice and professional. Highly recommend to people looking for a more upscale date night in Huntsville. Parking: Plenty of on street parking in the vicinity.

AMAZING restaurant!

Food was very good, but the service was pretty slow. I would definitely recommend going here for a good steak or fish.

I had high expectations for this restaurant. All fell short especially the food. There are a dozen other restaurants with food substantially better and at a more reasonable price point. The competition is tough as there are so many amazing restaurants. Breaded fish was soaked and mushy. Lamb was over cooked. I would pass on The Bottle.

Great experience

After having reservations for two weeks for my wife and I to celebrate our 17th anniversary we were shoved upstairs in what looks like a bedroom with tables. To no fault of the restaurant there was a guest being loud and obnoxious swearing every other word. (Prices are approximate)We ordered 4 glasses of wine which were fine $50, 6 oysters for $24 raw on the half shell which were still attached to the shell so my wife and to prep our oysters for us. I got the salmon which was good $40, my wife got the trout $40 which was a 6/10 veggies were under cooked. Service was 3/10.

Best filet in town! Perfect for date night!

Great place with great food.

Horrible food - horrible service! Honestly, the food may be decent , but if you are looking for service so bad that you don t want to even eat their food, you have come to the right place. Avoid at all costs. Purveyor, cotton, mazzaras, etc. so many better options. The bottle in Huntsville is not worth spending your money at. Same owners as Humphreys so makes sense !

Fantastic Valentines dinner at The Bottle. Loved the atmosphere inside, it was very romantic. We had the caesar salad, filet, and pork tenderloin and all were delicious. Highly recommend the Unsung Hero as a cocktail. We will be back! Parking: Plenty of places to park in covered garages for free after 5pm. Street parking was full.

Made a reservation for 8:45pm, ordered beverages and food about 8:50. They brought out the drinks and appetizer and said their kitchen was closed and wouldn t make our entrees even though they were open until 10. Server was kind and professional, but overall restaurant service is terrible for refusing to make our ordered meals. They comped the drinks and appetizer, but we were not able to enjoy our Valentine s date night dinner. We would have spent over $100 with the meal. Very disappointing.

Mid sitting at dinner currently, after an hour and 10 minutes, and have only had service of one cocktail. Extremely slow and the upstairs area is dated-to the likes of a 90 s country club banquet room. Food so far has been fine but the timeliness of attention quickly depreciates the value of the experience.

Food was delicious. Server was super friendly and helpful Edit: Have gone back several times since the first review and this is my go-to to celebrate myself with great food, awesome service, and a nice vibe!

Chef Andy makes your meal a unique experience like you are a special guest at his family table. The food was exquisite and drink pairings, perfection.

I truly had high expectations for my dining experience at The Bottle but left a little disappointed. The hosting staff and our initial welcome from multiple servers was warm and inviting. After being reminded that the bottle of wine we requested was only available by the bottle (we know, we ordered it), that particular bottle was not available. We were notified a lengthy 10 mins later. No problem, we chose another. My scallops arrived without the mixed berry buerre blanc. When I asked Ryan about it, he told me it was served on the salmon and not the scallops. No acid, no brightness, just a dry, beige plate of salty scallops, couscous, and asparagus.

I had the redfish with Cajun seasoning and pontchartrain sauce. It was way over seasoned and I tend to like salt. My husband ordered the filet medium rare and it came out over cooked. It was cut too thin to cook as ordered. We were really excited to try this place and left disappointed. Spent $200, but thankfully we used $100 worth of gift cards. Ambiance is nice. Bread is to die for. Service was pretty slow. Parking: We took advantage of valet parking. Otherwise street parking is hit or miss.

We wound up here because the other place we wanted to go to didn t have availability and I am SO thankful for that because The Bottle was amazing! Let me preface this by saying that we rarely go out to eat. The quality of food and the service at most restaurants has declined so drastically in recent years that spending this kind of money on something I can cook better at home is just too disappointing and happens way too often but we were celebrating 10 years together so dinner out it is! We had Barney (spelling?) as our server he was exceptional! I ordered a bottle of wine and never had to pour my own wine do you know how rare that is! He did everything great, informing us of the specials, checking in an appropriate amount of times, clearing the table, etc . and then the food!! We ordered the foie gras appetizer special and it was AMAZING! I ve never had it before but have had liver from other animals so was curious to see how it would taste buttery and creamy and smooth!! The chef hit this one out of the park! Its presentation was beautiful and the flavor combinations were perfect! I didn t let my husband in on the true identity of the item until after he had tasted a healthy portion. He was impressed too! The swordfish was tasty and my steak was cooked to perfection. I did a NONO and asked to have different sides than what is listed on the menu. No problem and then they even put all my sauces on the side without me asking (I actually forgot to ask and wanted it that way!). We had a guest with us. He loved the crab cake and ribeye as well. We will most definitely be back to this restaurant in the future. Thank you for exceeding my expectations!

I miss my family here! Such talent in this building! The Venison is my favorite but if Andy and Aaron touch it, it is going to be Awesome! Cheers

Fine dining at its best in Huntsville. There are others similar in walking distance, but this is the pinnacle by my measure.

Ribeye steak was great.

The best place in Huntsville. Ryan is a phenomenal waiter. Quay is the best at making sure you have what you need. Andy is a great proprietor. Go see Mike at the bar.

Absolutely delicious. I could eat here everyday. The staff is fantastic, it helps to sit on the side with the bar though. Its a little more intimate. Pluss the bar tenders are top notch. Best old fashion Ive had in town. Food : 5/5

Very informed of their menu and ingredients are we able to offer gluten free options

No good service, google maps says close 11:00 Close two hours early.give you table west your time.then say sorry kitchen close

My first experience at The Bottle tonight DEFINITELY exceeded my expectations!! I received the best service in my entire life. The atmosphere was excellent, the vibe, the seating, the service. The food was great. From the water, the wine, the salad, the bread, the entree, the gumbo. I can go on and on. And what really did it for me was how ENGAGING the Chef was. He came to our table and numerous times to see how how everything was! Idk their names but both chefs were friendly and really made sure we were satisfied. And our server Nick was phenomenal!!! I ll definitely be back!!

It was a good experience, staff was very accommodating and friendly. Definitely will return

This was my first trip to The Bottle in a few years. The bottom-line is it was very disappointing. Even though I had made reservations days ahead of time, the two of us were initially seated upstairs in a small room at a table for four in a location that should have never been used for seating. We were offered a high top downstairs in the bar area, but declined. We were finally seated at a regular table downstairs. The food was average at best. Both entrees were heavily seasoned with excessive sauce. More could be said about other distractions and an unfavorable sighting crawling near our table. The server was very nice and attentive. She comped our salad when told about and upon witnessing the unfavorable sighting. Needless to say, we will not be returning to The Bottle.

Incredible from start to finish. I will definitely return. Salmon was wonderful.

Amazing as always. Great service, great food ... Chef Andy is awesome!

The food and service was great. The upstairs area is a little cramped and cold, but overall, a good place to eat.

Food is always amazing! My wife and I ate here tonight and had two roaches, one on the table and the other crawling on the wall. Upon finding this out, we kindly told our waitress the first time, and then it happened again and she moved us. Our waitress didn t tell the manager until we were leaving that anything had occurred. We found this out after asking to speak to the manager as we were walking out. All that was said was they were sorry and that they had been having roach issues. Totally ruined our anniversary dinner and experience. Unfortunate! For the atmosphere and price, I expect more! Totally unacceptable for fine dining!

Chill environment !

Wonderful food and service. Decor needs some updating. Parking: There is a large cheap parking garage right around the corner. Food : 5/5 |

One of the best places for fine dining in Huntsville. I ve been about 100x and never had a bad experience. Keep up the good work Chef Andy!

My friend and I came here after dinner downtown and wanted to get dessert and cocktail. When we asked the bartender for a dessert recommendation he responded I don t know I have never tried it and then when we asked how the chocolate martini was he said I ve never had it, I can t afford this place . So needless to say we just left without anything and went somewhere else. Just visiting from out of town and wanted to try somewhere new! Oh well!

Appitizer- pork belly was good and their fried okra salad was good too. Overall a decent restaurant.

Impeccable Service, French style fine dining. Come prepared to have a wonderful meal and experience but expect to pay accordingly. The chefs are the best! Food

Amazing service! Amazing staff! Amazing food cooked by Chef Andy!!

We celebrated our anniversary here for the 3rd year in a row. Everything was perfect! The friendly service, exceptional food, fantastic wine selection, and cozy atmosphere will keep us coming back. Chef Andy is a genius, and I look forward to our next visit!

Excellent restaurant with great food and very nice atmosphere! Good place for a date night or just to relax and unwind!

This will sound unusual, but this place is stupidly expensive and worth it. I had a very good steak, while my wife ordered some bizarre entree that I wouldnt have looked at twice. When she had me try what I guess was supposed to be duck sausage... it was probably one of the best things Ive ever tasted - ever. The entire entree was incredible. The problem with really good chefs is they will occasionally push boundaries, and you might be on the receiving end of a bad experiment. So far, the chef(s) at The Bottle have not disappointed. Great date night restaurant, or special occasions. If I could afford to eat there more frequently, I would.

Food service for outstanding core date night. Wine selection is excellent.

Very nice spot for dinner. The red snapper was awesome and the blackened tuna was cooked perfectly. The crème brûlée was also a great high spot.

Always great service, good food.. Always compliments to the chef..

Went for a business meeting. The hors doeuvres were cold and not a big selection. The salad was fresh and tasty. Entrees were mediocre, not a lot of seasoning/bland. The desert was unique and decadent. The atmosphere was weird, like a creaky and cold old house. The service was amazing. Staff was pointant and very friendly/professional. Prices too high for the flavor and selection.

Food was decent. Overpriced for what was received, but good. Service was lacking and could ve been better. Biggest issue is don t expect to pay with a gift card. They allegedly have hidden policies on when you can and can t use them at their establishment. Manager was no help either. Lesson learned and won t be back.

Food was good and the waitress was great as well. What was disappointing was making a reservation for the dining room but we were sat in the bar area, which was a little drafty and cold. Not really sure why we were sat there when there were tables available in the dining room. We didn t realize we weren t seated in the dining room until we had already sat down.

Amazing place worth the visit. Food was delicious and the servers were very well informed and knowledgeable.

Loved the food absolutely perfect. I had the filet mignon it was tender and flavorable. Nice atmosphere.

Great food and atmosphere.

The food, the wine and the staff are always perfect. We take out of town guests here every time.

I went to a special event at The Bottle the other day as a professional event photographer. The private room was so nice and the tables were set up looking great. The food was amazing. I ordered the steak and the cheesecake. I recommend dining out at this place. The service was first class. I will ad some of the images I took below.

Your newest server gave perfect service. He was great with anticipating our needs and offering suggestions. We got a last minute reservation and were very excited to try The Bottle! Completely lived up to the reputation of amazing food!

Immaculate dining!

Had a wonderful evening with my wife. Food, atmosphere, and service were outstanding.

Really yummy! I got the Cesar salad and the chicken pasta. The salad was so good. I was so stuffed when I got my pasta, (from eating the delicious cheese board and the bread + salad) so I ate a few bites, that were really good, and took the rest home in a to-go box. The waitress was really nice, and was always there when I needed her. Amazing service.

What a great place! Chef Andy is very talented! Service was impressive. Looking forward to the next visit.

I have been twice to the bottle. The first time, I had to send my steak back since it was incorrectly cooked. The music was strange, but my companions liked it. The service, and the ambience were good though. The second time I had a duck special which was very weird. It was presented in a strange sauce that was an odd mixture of colours and flavours that robbed the duck of its flavour and looked like an accident had happened on the plate. My companion had lamb, which was raw. The skill in cooking lamb is to cook it just enough to bring out the flavour. Perhaps the cook had gone home and the kitchen staff just unwrapped it from the packaging and put it on the plate. Thats how it seemed. It looked awful. We were in an upstairs room that was configured to suck the atmosphere out of the place with strange lighting that robbed the almost empty room of ambience. Pity, the decor was otherwise good. Service was good otherwise, but I think that I wont return, there are many better restaurants in Huntsville.

Best fine dining in Huntsville hands down. Everything on the menu was absolutely delicious and well worth the money. Highly reccomended!

Jonas kept us rolling with drink and food. He was spot on with recommendations and pairings. The Jumbo Lump Crab was very tasty. We had filets which were cooked to order and delicious. We normally do not eat desserts but we had the Creme Brulee which was great. The Bottle and staff made our Anniversary very special. A must, if you dine downtown HSV. Thanks, The Maxwells

Food was awesome, atmosphere very grown n sexy, staff was amazing! Loved the experience!

This is my wifes and my favorite restaurant in Huntsville. Absolutely the best food anywhere. We went there on our last anniversary and the staff left us an anniversary card! Cant wait to go back

Nothing but an excellent experience coming to the bottle for Valentines day weekend. The decor and ambiance was very nice and staff was very friendly. Service was perfect, which is impressive on one of the busiest nights of the year. Everything came out quickly and was very fresh. Our cocktails were excellent, and the food was even better. The New York strip was fantastic, cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. The salmon was also very good as well as all the sides. We will be coming back soon and I would highly recommend coming to the Bottle for any special occasion.

This is my husband and I s favorite restaurant in Huntsville for when we want to treat ourself to a nice dinner. The service is consistently courteous and knowledgeable. Each time we ve asked our server for a wine recommendation to go with our entree, and the recommendations have always been spot-on. And the food itself is delicious. The menu is limited, but I d rather go to a restaurant where they prepare 10 entrees really well than a place where they offer 25 mediocre options. Overall, we totally recommend The Bottle for a good dining experience.

We had a fabulous dinner and drinks with friends. Everything tasted amazing. Our server Jonas was wonderful and made our experience even better. We will request him next time.

I loved The Bottle. The Fried green tomatoes were amazing.

Thank you, Jonas, for a wonderful evening! We thoroughly enjoyed every single thing and were so thankful for your recommendations!

The food was amazing. The wait staff was very respectful, prompt, and informative about the menu. Price is a little high for every day dinning, but its perfect for special occasions.

The entire experience here was fantastic starting with our waiter, Jody. My fiancé got the venison which was some of the best we have ever had. The service and cocktails were great as well. Very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Last minute dinner and it was top notch Everything we ordered from the bread to the wine to dinner and dessert was delicious! Our waitress was amazing we will definitely be back!

This was an exceptional experience. Drinks were exquisite, and food was Delicious. Restrooms were winsome.

We chose The Bottle for our anniversary dinner this year. We 100% will come back as long as this place is in business. From the excellent staff to the fantastic food. Our server was Jody. He absolutely made our night great. Not only will the food bring us back, but to have Jody wait on us again would be an honor. The best dining experience my wife and I have ever had.

Excellent food and service! Wine, appetizers, entrees. Had pork prior, but had the filet mignon tonight, WOW! Family milestone celebration, great service and chef Howery visited our table a few times!

We went for the Mother s Day event today. The website said a special menu would be posted but nothing ever got posted and it ended up being the usual menu. We ve enjoyed The Bottle in the past. Today it was a huge fail! Our kids each ordered tomato soup and it was so cold, I almost thought it was supposed to be a chilled soup. We asked and found out it was supposed to be hot. I ordered the filet mignon and was completely shocked at how they served it to me. I ordered it medium and my steak came charred and hard as a rock. I have never received a filet mignon like that anywhere in my life. The chef had to have seen this. Idk how they would think this would be okay to serve this. They fixed it but the waitress didn t seem surprised at all about this charred rock on my plate. By the time my food is ready, everyone is done eating and just watching me eat. It was good the second time but not great. We would most likely never go back. It s such a disappointment to spend over $200 on a meal and receive the meal we got. I hope this review helps the restaurant turn itself around and get back onto a better track. Thanks!

Great place to end an evening!

Absolutely love the bottle. Chef Andy is a great guy. Mike the bartender is so knowledgeable about not only every drink imaginable but knows the menu inside and out. The salads are so fresh the dinners are so flavourful and simple beautiful presentation. Love the bottle. $$$

While the server was very friendly, he ripped us off. He asked if we wanted water. We now know that we should have specified tap water. I didnt realize we were getting charged 6 dollars for that basic amenity. When we couldnt decide between the meat or cheese charcuterie board, he offered to provide us with a combo. When the bill came, he changed us for both and had simply put it all on one plate. I dont need a waiter to tell me that I can order two appetizers and pay $35 before I even order my meal. While the craft cocktail was very good, with broken hibiscus petals on the rim, they were charged at $15 each. The Bottle, in Huntsville Alabama is charging midtown NY prices. Dinner for two was north of two hundred dollars and definitely not worth it. I wont even get into a discussion about where we were seated in that mess of a building.

Elegant dining in an old refurbished building in downtown. Excellent service and delicious food. The pan seared scallops were perfectly seasoned, tender and juicy. House old fashioned was a great addition the the scallops.

Everything was perfect! Great service, delicious food and drinks! Zack is fantastic

Everything that I had was top shelf! Drinks, Food and the service. One person in my party said it was the best salmon theyve had in a long looong time. I had the fillet and it was cooked perfectly and tasted incredibly.

Service was good, food was not. Nicks is a good alternative.

Dined with friends for the Cooking With Julia 2022 menu. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The Cassoulet of Duck and Sausage and Coquille St. Jacques A La Provencale were excellent. The dessert...Chocolate Mousse A La Orange was out of this world! I almost made an excuse for another one, LoL. On the downside, my Beef Bourguignon slipped past quality control, as it had very little sauce on it (see photo), others had plenty of sauce with their serving. Without the sauce, this menu item was a bit disappointing. A friend shared her sauce with me so I have an idea of what I missed.

Hands down best of the best Huntsville has to offer. Go. Enjoy. Experience.

Aaron and Barney made our visit amazing! We will definitely be back!

The food and service is always great here! We especially love the monthly themed wine pairing dinners.

Delicious food, fantastic service, and great atmosphere.

Edit summer 2022: The Bottle is still the best table in Huntsville. Thats saying a lot because the food scene in Huntsville is really getting better and better, which is great. But The Bottle is still one cut above most other places in our opinion. A perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Try to go to one of their wine pairing dinners: not only is the food excellent, but you will be given a breathtaking National Geographic-style explanation by chefs Andy and Chris (and by the remarkable pastry chef, chef Bobby) about all the aspects of the food, from their original locations, to their tastes, and how the dishes are structured, etc. I have been eating in upscale restaurants for decades, including in Europe and particularly in France, but I have never seen something that is both that good and that interesting. And the front of the room employees are still excellent, which matters a great deal to me. They really know what they are doing and they care, they will not interrupt you every 3 minutes to ask how things are. I am not paid by The Bottle :-) , Im a real person, and its my honest love declaration for that remarkable restaurant. The bottle is, by far, the best upscale in Huntsville. I have been there about ten times, both for work and with family. Never disappointed. The food is excellent and creative. The menu is well balanced, with a top meat-oriented selection, and a remarkable fish and seafood selection, the latter being nothing short of impressive. The general inspiration is French, but it is not nouvelle cuisine, as the portions are plenty and usually include sauces in their structure. In a way, it would be traditional French more than nouvelle cuisine. They often bring new seasonal items: duck, almond tarts, etc. Their salads are actually excellent and well presented, it may seem trivial but it is always a pleasure to see a well-constructed salad for me. Importantly, the service is as good as the food, with professional waiters and waitresses who know the profession. I really have no complaints about The Bottle. It is not cheap, nor should you expect something cheap, but you will get what you pay for: a top quality food experience and service.

Absolutely no complaints about The Bottle. There was a staff shortage and still this was a wonderful day.

We have LOVED The Bottle for many years, but tonight, on our 43rd Anniversary, which we told them about, it was one of the worst experiences weve had in a fine dining establishment. We waited for over an hour for our food. The server was great, but she kept telling everyone how the kitchen was overwhelmed. My husbands filet was great, but m scallops were not fresh (they smelled so fishy that I could not eat them), the coucous was pasty and after waiting so long, I did not want to replace it with anything else and wait longer. Several tables who arrived after us received their food before us but one table got one of the orders wrong out of 2 people, so by the time the 2nd order got there, the girls food was stone cold. They made no effort to reheat it. My food was so bad that I sent it back after 2 bites. The took the price off the bill but we still paid almost $150 for a meal that one of us didt even eat. We had drinks and a salad and one entree for that price. They then comped us one Irish Coffee for our trouble. I expect more from a fine dining experience and I would have been livid had I had clients with us and I have brought clients to this establishment before. They need to step up their game if they insist on those prices because we have so many other choices now in the area.

Excellent menu, great service, and wonderful atmosphere

Cool place, but waaaaaayyyy slow service, also food was a bit sketchy. Maybe a good place for drinks but i do not recommend the steaks

Far from high end service and top notch food. The server was a low talker, had no personal skills and forgot she was waiting tables. Two steaks at the table that were chewy and difficult to eat. Both parties couldnt finish and would not bring them home to their furry friends. You can get higher quality steaks for less than half the price at Longhorn. One persons glass of wine took one order and three reminders to be delivered. We had to ask for bread, it was not offered. The salad was marinated in dressing, fried veggies in it were chewy. They were challenging to eat and we had to spit them out. I would not recommended this place. Our parties experience was subpar to say the least.

Delicious. The atmosphere was so chill. Upscale, yet welcoming. The service was fantastic from the moment we stepped on the curb. The wine selection is extensive, but our server had the perfect pairing for our meals. The pork tenderloin was so tender and flavorful. The creme brulee. The dessert wine My goodness. Every bite of everything was like a party in my mouth. My leftovers the next day were even delicious. Youve simply got to try it for yourself. Your taste buds will thank you.

My go to fancy restaurant. This place is so good. Me and my husband have been eating here for years.

I give it a 5 star . Great atmosphere to have romantic discussion. The waiters was very knowledgeable about what they have offer. The was DELISIOUS.

Best fine dining in Huntsville

Love the wine pairing dinners. Always something new and tasty!

Our waiter was very nice and the old fashioned was delicious. My risotto was a bit crunchy and the atmosphere was honestly pretty weird. Maybe the downstairs is different but the upstairs felt like an old convention center or motel (maybe it used to be) and the restrooms need some very serious updating. I ve seen nicer restrooms in gas stations.

This restaurant is only getting a 2 because of how good the food was! Other than that the service was HORRIBLE. It took 20 minutes to be able to order a bottle of wine and then 10 more for it to show up. Server seemed either out of his depth or that he did not care. Not a good first impression for a restaurant that has so much potential.

Best restaurant in Huntsville with a dynamic and delicious menu. This is our go to date night or anniversary location within the north Alabama region. Highly recommend the lamb, venison, or chicken pasta. Very customized bar options with an old school yet classic ambiance.

The food is not the quality it was in the past. The lamb had some kinda vinegar sauce on it which was too sour. They are short staffed as everyone else is. Service was a little slow but impeccable as always.

We had a reservation arrived on time and we never got our food. Arrived at 7pm sat down at about 715 and 845 we had only had appetizers. The staff was great the combined or larger party but people started to leave when we started to wait on food out of twelve 5 were left one ordered a salad and we order two salmons and two steaks but ended up not eating at all birthday dinner completely ruined

I m glad to finally write a glowing review here! We booked through Open Table and mentioned it was my birthday. We went on a Tuesday so not a busy night and scored the round booth in the bar. Jeremy took care of us and the whole bar area including dreaming up and creating some amazing cocktails! See photo below. Oysters were delicious, shrimp would be a good shareable as it was a lot of shrimp! Venison and pork chop were great with well thought vegetables and flavors. Noticed people just coming in to the bar for cocktails and know why after experiencing Jeremy s wizardry! Will definitely be back and will stay on the bar side!

Always meets high standards. Wait staff and Chef are great and interactive...more than most restaurants. They make sure you have a good experience.

My wife took me to the Bottle Saturday evening for my birthday dinner. Our table was an extra that had been placed in a walkway for the servers. Very awkward. While the food and service were excellent for the most part, my wife ordered a charcuterie board that was very disappointing. $17 for 6 crackers, a smear of dijon mustard 1 artichoke leaf and some dry ham was not what we were expecting.

Dinner at The Bottle on 1 June celebrating 58th wedding anniversary. Big disappointment. My filet was served rare when I had ordered medium, my wifes scallops were full of grit, couscous and veggies were room temperature. One star only because of potatoes and service.

I liked the appetizers(fried tomatoes and raw oysters) and bread. I had been looking forward to having their panna cotta that I had seen on their dessert menu online, but they didn t have it.

Well prepared and flavorful food. Service was attentive but not hovering.

Terrible! Drinks were pretty good...food gave us food poisoning, service was bad, but management was the worst! We had a friend pre-pay for our meal and then the whole staff treated us like we were lying while we waited for 40 minutes for them to fail to track it down. They made us pay for everything and now it has been almost three weeks and they still havent tried to reconcile despite having my contact info the whole time. Ive called three separate times and been told that the person I need to speak to is out of the office. So very disappointed, will not be back, would not recommend. If you want a nice meal downtown, go to Domaine or Purveyor instead.

This restaurant can use some polish. You can tell the owners of this restaurant try to market it as upscale, but it falls short. The atmosphere would indicate a finer dining experience, but the beauty is only skin deep. The food was were this restaurant really needs improvement. The preparations felt incredibly amateur, with flavors that dont go together and head-scratching pairings. Its almost like they threw fancy-sounding items all in one dish to sound extra sophisticated without truly understanding how to cook them. This is true for both appetizers and main dishes. The presentation also left a bit to be desired. The service was ok, attentive at least, but not very knowledgeable. When asking about specific items on the menu, they just read them back to us, verbatim, from menu. To their credit, they did this from memory. But again, more for show, almost as if just to put on an air of sophistication. I can read the menu, I was looking for insights and more information on the prep. I also saw several practices that were not very hygenic, and this was during the height of the pandemic. Maybe with more experience the chef will improve. But I probably wont be returning until then. An expensive menu does not automatically make you a high-end restaurant!

We came in Saturday night, we were again unimpressed with the food. Tuna had horseradish on it which tasted terrible, medium ordered steak came overdone, couscous was tasteless, Scallops full of butter and to top that crab cake was fried and dripping of oil.

Food was excellent. Service was good. But the staff likes to congregate in front of the door and makes it very awkward to walk in. Overall a great date night.

Had 7pm reservations on a Wednesday. Waited for almost 15 minutes before anyone even came to our to table and he was just doing water. We asked him for a dessert menu and was told we would have to ask our server. Waited for another 10 minutes before getting up and walking out. We said something to the hostess on the way out but were not offered any apology, resolution or an opportunity to speak with the manager.

Had a divine time with excellent staff and romantic atmosphere. Perfect for our one year anniversary. We had every course of the menu and each dish was spectacular. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Not only was the food incredible, the drinks were out of this world, and the service was absolutely stellar. Even got the best table the entire restaurant, the corner booth.

We had been wanting to go to The Bottle for a while, We finally made it this weekend, We got to reading some of the reviews and thought we might not want to go But we decided to take a chance Our server Nicole was amazing she was very attentive to all our wants But mostly the food was outstanding Everything we ordered was to perfection appetizer crab cakes avocado green tomatoes wedge salad butternut squash filet with veggies and chocolate tart So all I want to say sometimes do not take all the reviews to heart. Cant wait to be in the area again

Worth a trip. Charles at the bar is a fine host with a steady hand. The kitchen does quite well and make sure to inquire about any specials. Whoever picks the wine has a good eye.

Great atmosphere and food. Celebrated my birthday with friends and family. It was a great time had by all.

Journeyed to The Bottle in downtown Huntsville, in the time of the plague, to celebrate the inlaws anniversary. 54 years! I chose the pork tenderloin with conecuh gravy, parmesan grits and roasted onion and squash. The tenderloin was excellently seasoned and cooked, perfectly complimented by the conecuh gravy. The parmesan grits were creamy and rich. The roasted squash and onions were also a good compliment. Brother in law had the 40ounce tomahawk steak. NOT for the faint of heart, nor the small stomached! Paired with roasted fingerlings and broccolini. Classic. He nearly finished it. The prices are in line with other higher end restaraunts. We managed to have an app, a salad, two entrees, two drinks, and a single alcoholic drink for $125.00. The Bottle had two drinks that I was surprised to see. A sazerac, with absinthe, though I am not sure if it contained wormwood. Also, an applejack, a hard liquor that dates to colonial days. I refrained from the sazerac, but did have an applejack. Smooth but with a bite. If you go, ask for Erica. She is super attentive, knowledgeable about each offering, and lots of fun! Overall, an excellent experience, and one the redhead and I might repeat for a special occassion. If you enjoy my reviews, please think about following me and giving me a thumbs up! Thanks!

We came to The Bottle for our 5th anniversary dinner. We dont go to a ton of fancy/fine dining type places but we had a gift card and it seemed right for the occasion. Overall, Im not sure its worth it for us for the price (~$130 with tip for two entrees, dessert, and tea/coke, no alcohol), but we had an enjoyable time and I can see why its such a popular spot for celebrations and such. Tucked just off the square next to Humphreys (they might even share a kitchen), The Bottle is upscale, intimate, and cozy. Its pretty textbook/prototypical fancy restaurant: lots of leather, soft warm lighting, vaguely jazzy music, etc. The menus are short and sweet, with mostly fish and steak dishes. Our dining experience ran like a well-oiled machine -- we were served promptly and our dishes (bread, then salad, then entree, then dessert) came out one after another with just barely enough breathing room between courses to catch up. You can definitely have the whole experience here in an hour and a half or so if youre on a time crunch or something. We never felt rushed, really; it was just impressive to observe. Oddly enough, one of my biggest nitpicks was the service. Our main server was just kind of...awkward, I guess, which I dont really expect at a place like this. She was polite and got the food out on time but just felt very robotic and nervous -- I tried to strike up very brief polite conversation, cracked a few jokes while she was clearing our plates, and she just sort of chuckled very awkwardly and didnt say a word back. It was just strange. That aside, we were overall content and happy enough with our food. The warm bread with garlicky honey butter (sounds weird but it totally worked) was a nice start and the Caesar salads were fresh and had abundant croutons, which made me happy. I had the petite filet with whipped potatoes and boyfriend got the blacked redfish with risotto and crawfish etoufee. Their online menu isnt up to date as it stated online it was grouper, not redfish, but no great loss. I think I got the better meal, as boyfriend stated he liked his meal but wished hed gotten steak instead. I didnt try it because I dont do fish, haha. As it was, my steak was insanely tender and melted in my mouth. Super savory and flavorful. I like my potatoes more on the chunky mashed side but these were good, too. We rounded out the night with a vanilla caramel cake for dessert. We were hoping for chocolate pound cake as that caught our eye on the online menu, but alas, this menu was different than that one. Sadly, dessert was definitely the weakest link of the experience. The cake was very dry and dense and the coconut type icing on top was saccharine and gritty. There was a sort of caramel...I dunno, icing, painted on the plate at the bottom that improved the dish a good bit, but there wasnt enough of it and overall the cake just wasnt that good. So that was a letdown. In sum, though, a nice experience for a celebration or special event. I would consider returning. Ill continue slowly working my way through the finer dining options in Huntsville as time and budget permits, lol.

Very nice Food was delicious. Didnt care for the strawberry desert.

Jonas was an excellent waiter during my recent dinning experience at the bottle. All around too 3 evenings out my wife and I have ever had! Melt in your mouth scallops and filet so juicy you will absolutely need a napkin. The wine pairings Jonas recommended were phenomenal! We will be coming back soon

Everything was delicious. My steak was seasoned well with garlic butter and the mashed potatoes were yummy. The red snapper was good....the chimichurri sauce gave it a different taste.

Great place for a great dining experience!

I have some really intense food sensitivities. Usually I just manage them by reading the ingredients and asking the waiter a few questions. But, on this occasion, my date insisted the chef come out to talk about the ingredients of each food item that looked appealing to me. The chef went straight to the kitchen and created a whole new menu item just for my particular needs! When the food came out, it was so delicious. I was able to eat it all and none of it upset my stomach. I have never been to anymore accommodating place to eat. I would recommend this place to anyone.

The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. The bartender introduced us to Nolet Gin and was beyond compare.

Fantastic cuisine and exceptional service. Valet was wonderful. Great staff! Highly recommend

We had the best experience last night! Everything was top notch from the cocktails, food, to the service.... especially the service. Thanks to The Bottle for making our anniversary one to remember! We cant wait to come back!

Perfect experience for a special occasion. Both the hostess and the server made us feel welcome and pampered from the moment we entered. Food was top-notch.

The food, service, and drinks were excellent! The dining area are broken up and dont present the best ambience, but the food was very delicious!

The place is not at all worth the experience, food, or the prices you have to pay. I hate saying that but it s the truth. We just left after our second dining experience there and we both agreed it will be our last. Our waitress was absolutely amazing but we couldn t get past hearing the kitchen staff yelling, carrying on extremely loud and even cussing. I am all for having a good time, but when all you have is a curtain as a barrier between you and the dining floor know that your voice will carry. Even our waitress was polite enough to go back and tell everyone in the back to quiet down, because she realized how loud they were being. It seems like maybe at one time it was a great restaurant but not anymore. Even the first time we went we were expecting something great but we should have known what to expect when we saw this fine dining restaurant letting people with I kid you not cargo shorts, a tee shirt, and flip flops in the restaurant no sports coat required. Save your money and go to a better restaurant that is worth the money like domain south for a romantic night!

Sam was the best. Recommend

Might be slightly bias since it was my marriage day...but the food was phenomenal! Such a perfect spot to celebrate our nuptials. The atmosphere was cozy but romantic. The food servings were generous and delicious. The staff all worked together and created a perfect environment of hospitality. Many thanks to The Bottle for an awesome experience

Very nice place great Food ..

Great place to have corporate dinners upstairs or to enjoy on a date in the main dining area downstairs on the main floor. The food was excellent and the service wonderful.

It was not bad, but considering the price point, it is just not worth it. We wanted to like it so much more. The waiter was great and the atmosphere was cool. The food (we had scallops, filet, appetizers and dessert) was good but definitely not great and many other restaurants in the area that are at this price point have much better food. Highly recommend Connors if you re going to spend this much.