Acre

Top choice in Alabama


A soft-lit, rustic chic atmosphere pervades this romantic restaurant, which specializes in thoughtfully prepared Southern cuisine. The menu shifts, but gems we've seen include ribeye steaks with sweet potato and white cheddar gravy, gulf snapper, field peas and sausage, and salmon, sweet corn bisque and okra. If you're on a date in Auburn, here's where to head.


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