Checking out the local dining scene is a great activity for the winter season at Lake Martin! Whether you’re new to the area and want to get a feel for what local restaurants have to offer, or you’ve been here for years but want to branch out from your usual hangout, now is a great opportunity to see what’s available locally.
As Lake Martin real estate agents, we love dining locally at these establishments, and we hear where our clients love to dine, too! Here’s a list of some of the most popular local restaurants:
Kowaliga Restaurant – Kowaliga is located in Alexander City on Kowaliga Marina Road and is open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Here, you’ll find the southern comfort food you love, made with seasonal, local ingredients. They’re famous for their catfish tacos, weekly seafood specials, wing night on Thursdays, Conecuh sausage and more. They’ve also got a great beer and wine selection. They are located right on the water, so you can expect great views!
SpringHouse – Located on Benson Mill Road in Alexander City, SpringHouse is known for its dinner menu on Wednesdays through Saturdays, and their notorious Sunday brunch. Enjoy small bites, appetizers, entrees, salads, southern cheese plates and scrumptious desserts on their dinner menu. Options include crispy gulf snapper, and roasted Jurgielewicz farm duck confit. Their wine list is extensive, as is their classic cocktail and liquor options. Right now on Wednesdays and Thursdays, you can enjoy a starter, entrée and dessert for $40.
Niffer’s Place Lake Martin – This establishment has three locations, with the Lake Martin location on Highway 49 South in Dadeville. This is an affordable, family-friendly, casual option for any day of the week! They’ve got happy hour specials, with $5 appetizers and $2 domestic beers. They’ve got a lunch special Thursdays through Sundays, from only $5.95. Kids eat for 99 cents on Monday nights, charity bingo takes place Tuesday nights, burger night takes place Wednesdays, trivia night is Thursdays, and Fridays are fishbowl nights. There’s always something going on here!
Lake Martin Pizza Co. – Another great, casual option for when you’re craving pizza! They’ve got two locations now, one in Alexander City and one in Dadeville. Enjoy their lunch special for only $4.99, choose from their specialty pizzas, or build your own.
Kickin’ Chicken – Located on Kowaliga Road in Eclectic, this casual dining spot is only a short drive from the lake, and is well worth visiting! Aside from the amazing chicken, sauces and rubs they are know for, you can also enjoy camp stew, hamburgers. and most importantly, banana pudding!
Oskar’s Cafe – This casual Dadeville cafe is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Enjoy an array of appetizers, such as gourmet smoked yellow fin tuna dip, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, barbecue, seafood and more. There is something for everyone!
This is just a small selection of what you can find at or near Lake Martin. Where is your favorite place to dine locally? Let us know!
Enjoy relaxing this winter with some great local food, and when ready to accomplish your Lake Martin real estate market goals, give us a call! The Haynie Team is available year-round to make your home-selling and/or home-buying goals a reality at Lake Martin!
Becky Haynie, Associate Broker / Realtor
Lake Martin Realty
www.HomeOnLakeMartin.com