Helen

“You will not leave hungry- and even the drinks are well-crafted and priced.”

T★★★★★

I'm always looking for local, non chain, farm to table restaurants and was excited to try this one out with my sister-in-law. The interior was refreshingly classic but current, making good use of an elongated and narrow space. The partially open kitchen increases interest, but I was sitting with my back to it, which spared my lunch companion from competing for my attention. Our server Krynn was perfectly kind, prompt, and pleasing, genuinely welcoming to us and knowledgeable of the dishes. She was so very sweet and one of the best servers I have encountered in Alabama. The food was very though

Bailey R★★★

I visited Helen a few nights ago, and I found the experience to be a mixed-bag. Based on the reviews, I was expecting an above-the-norm fine dining experience. Based on the price tag, that’s what I was owed. However, I just had a middle of the road dining experience, akin to a Texas Roadhouse, but for quadruple the price. Parking was good, we skipped valet and parked in the convenient garage right across the street. Our server was notably inattentive, probably due to my wife and I being younger and the assumption that younger people don’t tip well. We had the Warm Angel Biscuits, which were th

Michael Mills★★★★★

In town for one night on business and heard about this place, wow was I impressed. Sat at the bar alone and got top notch service from Sam. The warm biscuits and ham were amazing best I’ve ever had in my life. And I’m not even a biscuit/bread person. The duck was delicious, drinks great. Ambiance is very nice. Smoky smell from the back as everything is wood fired. Overall couldn’t ask for a better experience.

S G★★★★★

Excellent food, excellent service, and lovely atmosphere. I visited Helen as tourist—and it would stand out in any major US city. Matthew was passionate about the menu and skilled at describing wine.