Camellia Cafe - Fairhope

I love walking into a place that is simple with a touch of elegance. I like when restaurants have great service and let the food be the focal point of the visit. I also really appreciate when a chef approaches his work as art- because at the end of the day- that is exactly what good food is. The wifey and I visited Camellia Café this past weekend with another couple. As we walked in, we received a warm welcoming greeting and were shown to our table. Ricky, our server,promptly approached the table and set the tone for the evening- he was great! Super friendly, funny, attentitive, and helpful. We each started with a drink. Any place that has Booker's behind the bar is alright with me. Definitely hit thespot. The ladies each had a mixed cocktail that they enjoyed as well. Next Up: The Appetizer. Due to picky eaters at the table- we had to keep this part simple. We opted for the Truffle Fries and Beef Carpaccio. The fries came out perfect.They were cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. The Beef Carpaccio... It disappeared quicker than imaginable! It was delicious! And now... The Main Event! I opted for the Veal Tomahawk steak. It came accompanied with carrots and potatoesau gratin. It was presented very nicely, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor! I was not disappointed at all. The wife had the filet mignon, also presented nicely and cooked perfectly. Our friends had the duck and the fish. I stole a biteof each plate and everything was very tasty. The meats all seemed to be of good quality and nothing was skimped on. Camellia Café lived up to our expectations. We all left very satisfied. The service was fantastic, the ambience within theplace was great, and the food was just right. This will definitely be a place that we come back to in the future. The perfect place to have a date night, celebrate something special, or to just treat yourself to a great meal.

What a fantastic restaurant this is! A Fairhope, Alabama highlight, for sure! We sifted through some idiotic Google reviews to choose this stupendous place. A 1-star review stated, ?...excellent food...excellent service... but we didn?t like the decor...?? What a maroon. The decor is upscale and clean, while still being comfortable and inviting. Upon arrival, my senses were treated with the subtle smell of hickory wood, my hopes of grilled and smoky meats were not letdown. From the cocktails, served with flavor and fresh produce flare, to the local craft brews and well selected wine list, our relax time kicked in nicely. The specials, grilled rack of lamb and scallops looked amazing, but the KobeBurger and Truffle Fries hit my grilled/hickory craving just perfectly. This one one of the best burgers I have had in my life! Wow! Sometimes you just gotta have a burger. Delicious. The truffle fries are on par with my favorite PrintworksBistro in Greensboro, NC. Delicious and addictive. The fish my wife ordered was perfect! 5-Stars for sure. Light, freshly flavored on top of a sweet potatoe, almost ratatouille like, but flavored so nicely. I think I would have enjoyedanything the chef served. What a find! Thank you Camellia Cafe and our server Edwin for a splendid meal.

Visited many times and never disappointed. Food was outstanding as well as the service. Cody was an excellent server.

We went to this café for lunch while visiting Fairhope. Excellent food and staff are great. A must when you are in Fairhope

We've spent the past few anniversaries at Camellia! It's our Fairhope Fancy Favorite! The service is great, the atmosphere is dreamy, the food is Amazing! Reservations usually needed!