SpringHouse — Restaurant in Alexander City

My husband & I enjoy great food & customer service. We made reservations to sit at the Chefs Counter. From the moment we arrived we were treated graciously & felt welcomed. Once we sat at the counter & met Chef Pete McKenny & his team we knew we were in the right place. They all smiled and greeted us with sincere & friendly hellos! As we looked over the menu our waitress Sonya arrived with more smiles & greetings. What a lovely first impression! Everything on the menu sounded amazing and we couldn't decide. So my husband told Chef to pick a small bite, an appetizer and an entree for us to share. We started with the kimchee cabbage pancake..Amazing! Then the chick pea panisse which was served with smoked tomato jam..Also Amazing! And for our entree the team chose the hickory grilled veal chop. I must mention the Chef De Cuisine Andrew Ellis cooked it perfectly! It was so delicious, so perfect! For dessert they served the lemon square & blueberry blonde. To die for! Just a fabulous experience all around. From the moment we entered the door. We left feeling as though we had made new friends. We can't wait to go to the Rum Tasting Dinner...

I have never had a meal with as poor a price:food quality:service experience as the one shared tonight for a birthday celebration at Springhouse. We have eaten there three times. The first visit was during the first few years of operation. The food and service were excellent. We ate there again this summer to celebrate an engagement. We had a party of 6 and we were stuck in an awful table in the corner by the front door. The food was mediocre at best but we thought perhaps it was just a busy weekend in the summer with inexperienced staff. We went again this weekend for a 60th birthday celebration. Same table. Our dish was literally a bag of frozen vegetables with boiled chicken, no seasoning and a large biscuit on top. It arrived with some of the ingredients barely thawed out! The staff left all the menus piled in the middle of the table, failed to remove empty plates and glassware. Several entrees were $50 each. I have never written a review before, but this beautiful facility is crying for a different chef and owner. It was not just disappointing. It...

The Chef's Counter at The SpringHouse is not just dinner—it's an unforgettable culinary experience! The food was, without question, incredible, showcasing the best of modern Southern cuisine with exceptional seasonal ingredients.

What truly elevated the evening was having a front-row seat to the magic. It was so enjoyable watching the kitchen team work together—their synergy, focus, and genuine passion for their craft were infectious. The chefs were wonderful about interacting with us, and sharing knowledge about the food.

Adding to the flawless experience, our server was great as well and had an awesome personality! The entire front-of-house staff was attentive and helped make the night comfortable and fun.

If you want a fantastic meal combined with a wonderfully warm, educational, and genuinely unique dining experience, book the Chef's Counter here. What a great, collaborative team and a truly...