2 Alabama Restaurants Recognized in Michelin Guide's Iconic Southern Dishes

Collard greens and deviled eggs from Birmingham and Mobile earn national praise.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:38pm

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The prestigious Michelin Guide has highlighted some of the most iconic foods for Southern culture, including two Alabama restaurants - Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham for its collard greens and The Noble South in Mobile for its deviled eggs. The guide praised the restaurants' mastery of these classic Southern dishes using local, seasonal ingredients.

Why it matters

This recognition from the renowned Michelin Guide shines a national spotlight on the culinary talent and iconic regional dishes found in Alabama, helping to further cement the state's reputation as a destination for exceptional Southern cuisine.

The details

The Michelin Guide selected 10 specific dishes that it considers iconic to Southern culture, including gumbo, fried chicken, banana pudding, collard greens, biscuits, chicken and dumplings, fried green tomatoes, grits, barbecue, and deviled eggs. Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham was recognized for its slow-roasted pork shank served atop tangy collard greens, while The Noble South in Mobile was highlighted for its decadent deviled eggs topped with locally sourced bacon and roe.

  • The Michelin Guide's list of Iconic Foods of the American South was published in April 2026.
  • The Noble South in Mobile was previously recognized by the Michelin Guide in late 2025 with a Bib Gourmand distinction.

The players

Hot and Hot Fish Club

A Birmingham restaurant that has been in operation for over three decades, known for its mastery of Southern cuisine and seasonal ingredients.

The Noble South

A Mobile restaurant that was recognized by the Michelin Guide for its exceptional deviled eggs dish.

Chris Hastings

The James Beard award-winning chef at Hot and Hot Fish Club, praised by the Michelin Guide for his take on collard greens.

Chris Rainosek

The chef at The Noble South, who was recognized by the Michelin Guide for his decadent deviled egg dish.

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What they’re saying

“In Alabama, Chef Chris Hastings at Hot and Hot Fish Club sings the praises of local, seasonal ingredients through masterful cooking that brings out the best in them. Case in point: his slow roasted pork shank, served atop tangy collard greens and herald the fall season in the South.”

— Michelin Guide

“For the deviled egg in a decadent costume, visit The Noble South in Mobile, Alabama, where Chef Chris Rainosek tops each half egg with locally sourced bacon and roe.”

— Michelin Guide

What’s next

The Michelin Guide's recognition of these Alabama restaurants is expected to drive increased interest and visitation from food enthusiasts across the country.

The takeaway

This Michelin Guide spotlight on Alabama's culinary talent and iconic regional dishes reinforces the state's growing reputation as a destination for exceptional Southern cuisine, showcasing the mastery of local chefs in elevating classic comfort foods with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.