Camellia Cafe

I rarely if ever leave reviews but this restaurant is so deserving that I must. I live in Atlanta and am used to fine dining but the food here is at another level. It is art. The staff is excellent and very knowledgeable. The owner Ryan is amazing. Don't let the "awe shucks" southern charm fool you. He is a master at his craft. Fairhope is VERY lucky to have such an amazing choice in fine dining. Do yourself a favor and try Camellia Cafe.

Very accommodating and friendly staff. Dinner was very good. Would not hesitate to return or recommend this restaurant.

Extremely disappointed after making reservations a week ago to walk up & see a closed sign on the door. My brother was so excited to come here & stayed in fairhope for this reason It is a small restaurant so there is no reason for you not to contact all of your guests. We should have gone to Jesse's & we will next time.

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 the spot. 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 potatoes au 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 bite of 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 the place 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.

Yet again, another amazing meal. And I am the worst to please when it comes to food. They even know how to make an amazing cup of coffee. French press of course. From start to finish.....BLISS.... and I love the fact that they are closing for two weeks to decompress, enjoy life, rejuvenate. Well deserved! We look forward to coming to Fairhope knowing our tastebuds will be taken to another place as we experience your enjoyment for our tastebuds to crave!! ALSO your waitstaff and bartender BEST