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RESTAURANTS

Best Restaurants in Dothan

Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Dothan

Here are nine locally owned, sit-down restaurants with Dothan addresses, spanning Southern cooking, Thai, Indian and Greek-influenced food, barbecue and deli fare. Addresses and descriptions are drawn from restaurant websites and restaurant listings or reviews; “page confirmed from” identifies the source used for each entry.

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The Old Mill Restaurant

$$$

2557 Murphy Mill Road, Dothan, AL 36303

steakhouse dinner

The Old Mill is a locally owned family restaurant serving steaks and other American fare. It has operated since 1986, and its restaurant page confirms the Dothan address and current service information.

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Thai House of Dothan

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4177 Montgomery Highway, Suite 10, Dothan, AL 36303

Thai

Thai House of Dothan is a Thai restaurant at the Montgomery Highway address listed on its own website. Tripadvisor lists it among Dothan restaurants and shows a substantial set of diner reviews.

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Taj Restaurant & Bar

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2920 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301

Indian and global cuisine

Taj Restaurant & Bar serves Indian, Greek, Mexican and Peruvian cuisine at its Dothan location. Its story page says the restaurant’s current concept was established in Dothan in 2022.

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Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill

$$$

250 South Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301

wood-fired cooking

Fire Stone is a family-owned restaurant in downtown Dothan with a wood-fired kitchen. Its site describes a menu that includes wood-fired pizza, Southern classics and local seafood specialties.

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The Blue Plate - South

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1975 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36301

Southern home cooking

The Blue Plate serves Southern-style home-cooked meals, with both lunch and dinner service at its South Dothan location. Tripadvisor reviews mention country-fried steak, vegetables and bread pudding among diners’ meals.

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River Nile Cafe

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5540 West Main Street, Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36305

soup and sandwiches

River Nile Cafe is a family-owned cafe and deli serving soups, sandwiches, salads, pastries and coffee. Tripadvisor reviewers frequently praise its homemade roasted red pepper soup and chicken salad sandwich.

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Ray’s Restaurant

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1740 South Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301

breakfast

Ray’s is a local family restaurant serving breakfast and country-style lunches. Tripadvisor reviewers describe generous portions and mention breakfast favorites such as omelets, grits and toast.

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Hots Deli

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180 Westgate Parkway, Dothan, AL 36303

deli lunch

Hots Deli is a locally owned deli serving soups, sandwiches, wraps, salads and pizza, with a large gluten-free menu. Tripadvisor reviewers describe it as a local lunch favorite and note its friendly staff.

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CB’s Restaurant

$$

1036 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303

Southern buffet

CB’s Restaurant serves a Southern buffet, which its website says is cooked fresh daily. Recent diner reviews on the site mention the stocked buffet, salad bar and range of desserts.

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Mildred’s Restaurant and Tea Room

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401 North Alice Street, Dothan, AL 36302

tea room lunch

Mildred’s is a restaurant and tea room at its North Alice Street address in Dothan. Its own website confirms the business and address; restaurant listings show it as a local dining option.