The Gift Horse: Foley, Alabama

“Slap the dog and spit in the fire, people!” The Gift Horse restaurant in downtown Foley is an incredible experience in southern cuisine. Along with the antique shops it takes up nearly the whole block. This building had at one time been a skating rink as well as the USO and American Legion and it features a 28 foot long banquet table. Whoa. That’s a big one.

Rae and I were the first customers in one of the antique stores and the guy gave Rae a free dinner for her birthday 🎂 on the 31st. What am I supposed to do? I had an awesome lunch. That’s what.

Restaurant entrance
28 foot long banquet table
Lightly fried fish and praline sweet potatoes 🍠
Shrimp bisque 🍤 YeeHaw!!!

Cheesy grits

Huge banquet hall
🍋 Lemon meringue and Key Lime Pies!!!

The Key Lime was the best I have ever had! Super sweet graham cracker crust. Great flavor.

This may sound crazy, but this southern dish is apples and cheese. Don’t turn up your nose until you try it.

The southern fried chicken, chicken and dumplings and the atmosphere was outstanding.

If you need a break from the beach like we did, hit up the Gift Horse for some southern culture.

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