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.

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

I took my 7 year old to Camellia Cafe for her birthday dinner. I decided to give the restaurant another try to see how the staff performed. We were seated...

Our first visit was in September 2019 we loved it. So we went back in October 2020 for our 5 year anniversary. I'm a year late writing my second review....

Went with a group of guys, service was great, food was even better. Try the pork chop, they brine it then cook over a a grill.