The A&P Social - Permanently Closed

4.4 (296)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

503 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106

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About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Permanently Closed - The A&P Social: comfortable, fine Southern dining in a welcoming, neighborhood space.

The A&P Social takes inspiration from Montgomery’s history, updating classics like pimento cheese, deviled eggs, fried chicken, and collard greens. The A&P Social looked to our Gulf Coast - to Alabama fishermen - to find shrimp, oysters, snapper, tuna, grouper, and crab. The A&P Social looked to the Black Belt - to our region’s farmers - for the freshest, highest-quality meats and produce. It’s a place where you can celebrate a special occasion or grab a beer on a Tuesday with friends. It's a Southern kitchen with quality, seasonal food and a Southern charm. Pull up a seat.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, European
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday (Bar Open Only) 4:30 - 6:30 Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Website
http://www.theapsocial.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Randal Gresham, Jr.
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a party for 10 or 150, we excel at hosting private events with special attention to our guests wishes. With a lively front bar area, large areas of the main dining room which can be sectioned off, private events room, or reservation of the full restaurant, we can accommodate the event of your choosing. From weddings and large events in The A&P Courtyard to a special evening with friends, we look forward to serving you.To book your next private event please contact us at 334.356.3814.

Location
503 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106
Area
Montgomery
Cross street
Cloverdale Road and Graham Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Montgomery BoardUSD 15.00
pimento cheese, bourbon glazed pork belly, chicken salad, deviled eggs, house pickles, lavosh
Pimento CheeseUSD 8.00
house hot sauce, lavosh
Grilled OystersUSD 15.00
mexican street corn butter, toast
Cheese BoardUSD 15.00
chefs selection of cheeses, spanish almonds, fruit preserves, warm bread
Sweet Corn FrittersUSD 7.00
chipotle creme fraîche
Bacon & Cheddar CroquettesUSD 8.00
french onion aioli
Crab CakesUSD 17.00
cucumber and tomato pico, chive crema
Fire Roasted Red Pepper HummusUSD 8.00
lavosh or crudités, garlic confit
Fried Green TomatoesUSD 7.00
buttermilk ricotta, charred corn and jalapeño salsa, spicy remoulade

Starts

salad additions | chicken: $6, shrimp: $7, fried oysters: $7

Strawberry & Tomato GazpachoUSD 10.00
crab salad, creme fraîche
Bibb SaladUSD 7.00
cucumber, blackberries, mint goat cheese, sunflower seeds, herbed creamy dressing
Caesar SaladUSD 8.00
ralf's romaine, smoked paprika croutons, parmesan cheese, and roasted garlic caesar dressing
Kale SaladUSD 8.00
spiced pumpkin seeds, charred sweet corn, red onion, cotija cheese, honey lime vinaigrette

Mains

Pork ChopUSD 25.00
braised cabbage, green beans, creamed corn, blackberry jus
RibeyeUSD 28.00
hash-browned potatoes, wilted spinach, A&P butter, demi glacé
Red SnapperUSD 28.00
corn maque choux
The Social BurgerUSD 15.00
double patty, roasted garlic aioli, hot house tomato, gouda, bibb lettuce, bacon and shallot jam
Fried ChickenUSD 17.00
dill and tarragon potato salad, crispy brussels, hollandaise
Shrimp PomodoroUSD 24.00
gulf shrimp, crook-neck squash, potato gnocchi, buttermilk ricotta, sunday sauce
Mushroom RisottoUSD 15.00
selection of mushrooms, english peas, parmesan cheese
Seared ScallopsUSD 25.00
chorizo grits, smoked tomato and grapefruit compote, brown butter asparagus

Sides

A&P Fries
Garlic Green Beans
Crispy Brussels
Hash-Browned Potatoes
Creamed Corn
Collard Greens
Brown Butter Asparagus
Chorizo Grits

Wine

White

Walter Scott Chardonnay, Willamette, OR 2015USD 12.00
Morgan "Metallico" Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA 2014USD 11.00
White's Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 2015USD 9.00
La Jalousie Savennieres, Loire, FRA 2014USD 13.00
Colomé Torrontés, Calchaquí Valleys, Sulta, ARG 2014USD 8.00
Cordero di Montezemolo Arneis, Langhe, ITA 2015*USD 10.00
Terre di Chieti Pecorino, Abruzzo, ITA 2015USD 9.00
Xarmant Txakolina, Arabako Txakolina, FRA 2015USD 9.00
Cuveé de Fie Gris Touraine, Loire, FRA 2014USD 14.00
August Kesseler Kabinett Reisling, Rheingau, DEU 2015USD 9.00

Red

St. Innocent Villages Cuveé Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2015USD 13.00
B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, CA 2015USD 11.00
Hunt & Harvet Merlot, Napa, CA 2013*USD 10.00
H Mynors Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma, CA 2013USD 9.00
Le Croizillon Malbec, Cahors, FRA 2015USD 9.00
JL Chave "Mon Coeur" Cotes-du-Rhone, Mauves, FRA 2014USD 10.00
Chateau Roc Meynard Bordeaux, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, FRA 2012USD 12.00
Höpler Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, AUT 2011*USD 14.00
Sant Antonio Scaia Corvina, Veneto, ITA 2014USD 8.00

Bubbles

Adami Garbel Prosecco Brut, Veneto, ITA 2016USD 9.00
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, ITA 2016USD 9.00
Los Monteros Cava Brut, Requena, ESP 2014USD 8.00
Demarie Birbet, Vezza d'Alba, ITA 2014USD 9.00

Digestif

Miles Rainwater, Madeira, PRT 2014USD 9.00
Wares 10yr Tawny, Quinta da Cavadinha, PRT 2014USD 11.00
Wares 20yr Tawny, Quinta da Cavadinha, PRT 2014USD 14.00
Miles 5yr Rich, Madeira, PRT 2014USD 15.00

Coravin Features

White

Far Niente Late Harvest "Dolce", Napa, CA 2009*USD 13.00
Red Car Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2013USD 15.00
St. Innocent "Freedom Hill" Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, OR 2014USD 15.00
Francis Blanchet "Cuvee Silice" Pouilly Fume, Loire, FRA 2015USD 16.00
Mayacamas Chardonnay, St. Helena, CA 2014USD 16.00
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa, CA 2013USD 17.00
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, CA 2015USD 17.00
Kistler Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2013USD 17.00
Clos Pissara el Sol Blanc, Montsant, ESP 2013USD 18.00

Red

Bootleg Red Blend, Napa, CA 2013USD 14.00
L'arco Pario Rosso Veronese IGT, Veneto, ITA 2009USD 18.00
Domaine Serene "Yamhill Cuvee" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2013USD 20.00
Domaine Tortochot Jeunes Rois, Gevrey-Chambertin, FRA 2013USD 21.00
Venge "Signal Fire" Zinfandel, Napa, CA 2014USD 22.00
Silver Oak, Napa, CA 2011USD 23.00
Caymus 42 Napa, CA 2014USD 25.00
Papillon Red Blend, Napa, CA 2013USD 27.00
Antiqv2s "Pisoni Vineyard" Syrah, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2009USD 28.00
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto, CHL 2013USD 28.00
Sea Smoke "Southing" Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2014USD 29.00
Jarvis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA 2011USD 30.00
Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, CA 2013USD 35.00

Reviews

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4.4

(296)

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
1.1Value

Noise • Moderate

296 Reviews

LE
LELE
Alabama25 reviews
1.0
Dined on 3 June 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We have visited The A&P quite a few times, And the food we ordered, the shrimp and scallops, were horrible! The sauce for the shrimp was a red sauce and there was no spices in it. VERY BLAND! We told our waitress who got the manager. We explained to the manager that the food had no taste and she was very apologetic and asked what else we wanted. So I reordered. The so called head chef came to our table and was very arrogant and did not take criticism well at all. He got angry and told us that he was not removing our meal from the bill. We were ok with that and did not expect anything for free. The chef was a total jerk and we will not ever step foot back in this place again! BEWARE!!
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Taco1138
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Last minute date night with the wife on Thursday night. Seated immediately. Took several minutes before someone got us waters and took our drink orders though. Drinks: Excellent selection of craft beers. Appetizers: Montgomery Plate: The pork belly and pimento cheese were fantastic. The pickles and deviled eggs were good. The rest was okay. Fried green tomatoes: Just okay. Entrees: I had the fried chicken. It was absolutely fantastic. Came with really good Brussels sprouts, although some were under seasoned for my taste. Wife had the snapper, which she really enjoyed. 4.5 stars Will be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 14 May 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Love going to A&P for special occasions and the food was, until this trip, spot on. I order a dish that came with "fried eggs." They were so under-cooked the egg whites hadn't even started to settle and still had a water like consistency. I let the waitress know and she was very attentive and prompt but I think I offended the chef. My eggs were returned to me, cooked in what look like a used steak pan, since it was speckled with blacks specks and tasted like steak and the yolks cooked solid. The waitress was great and didn't charge me for the dish and one cocktail but this really changed my view of the experience as a hole.
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LELE
Alabama25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 May 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Did not feel rushed. Waiter was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 May 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My scallops were very good, but the grits underneath were cold... It was $25 for 4 scallops. Is that pricey? The service was terrific. Jerry is great.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities85 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 May 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A&P really needs to step up their game if they intend on being a player in the restaurant scene in Montgomery. From the meals ordered by the 3 in our party, the only thing that was satisfactory were the appetizers. The entrees were over cooked, tough, over seasoned and dull. Even the French fries were cold and greasy as if they had been cooked earlier and the stuck under a poorly functioning heat lamp. Finally, if you're going to offer cocktails, get someone who at least knows how to pour 1.5 ozs. of liquor into a cocktail glass. We've given A&P several chances over the last several months. Sorry to say three strikes...you're out.
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delta3
New Orleans / Louisiana92 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 April 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The salads-plus-seafood offerings here are quite good. Both the bibb lettuce with grilled shrimp and Caesar with fried oysters hit the spot. The scallops entree was OK, but a bit too salty and its accompanying grits were a tad minimalist. Pre-dinner martini was excellent.
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GinaH
Alabama17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had drinks and appetizer outside! Nice area to sit! Ordered dinner at reserved table inside! Food was delicious and had very good service! Music was a little loud at first but requested it be tuned down slightly. Great date night!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver / Colorado13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 7. The service was a little slow because there was also a party of 30 there at the same time. The atmosphere was great so we didn't mind and the server was really courteous and attentive. I had the shrimp with gnocci, delicious. I would definitely take another group there again.
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EXCELLENT
Asheville / Western North Carolina15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 April 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A&P Social has excellent food. My wife and I split the broiled oysters (6). OUTSTANDING!!! For entreés, Both, of us, ordered the snapper dish... We cleaned our plates The only reason, I rated it 4 stars is; that, A&P had, virtually, no premium vodka. There was enough, for just one drink. We DO like our martinis. :) We will, most definitely, dine at A&P Social, again... and, again.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, European
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday (Bar Open Only) 4:30 - 6:30 Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Website
http://www.theapsocial.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Randal Gresham, Jr.
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a party for 10 or 150, we excel at hosting private events with special attention to our guests wishes. With a lively front bar area, large areas of the main dining room which can be sectioned off, private events room, or reservation of the full restaurant, we can accommodate the event of your choosing. From weddings and large events in The A&P Courtyard to a special evening with friends, we look forward to serving you.To book your next private event please contact us at 334.356.3814.

Location
503 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106
Area
Montgomery
Cross street
Cloverdale Road and Graham Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Shares

Montgomery BoardUSD 15.00

Pimento CheeseUSD 8.00

Grilled OystersUSD 15.00

Cheese BoardUSD 15.00

Sweet Corn FrittersUSD 7.00

Bacon & Cheddar CroquettesUSD 8.00

Crab CakesUSD 17.00

Fire Roasted Red Pepper HummusUSD 8.00

Fried Green TomatoesUSD 7.00

Starts

Strawberry & Tomato GazpachoUSD 10.00

Bibb SaladUSD 7.00

Caesar SaladUSD 8.00

Kale SaladUSD 8.00

Mains

Pork ChopUSD 25.00

RibeyeUSD 28.00

Red SnapperUSD 28.00

The Social BurgerUSD 15.00

Fried ChickenUSD 17.00

Shrimp PomodoroUSD 24.00

Mushroom RisottoUSD 15.00

Seared ScallopsUSD 25.00

Sides

A&P Fries

Garlic Green Beans

Crispy Brussels

Hash-Browned Potatoes

Creamed Corn

Collard Greens

Brown Butter Asparagus

Chorizo Grits

Wine

White

Walter Scott Chardonnay, Willamette, OR 2015USD 12.00

Morgan "Metallico" Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA 2014USD 11.00

White's Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 2015USD 9.00

La Jalousie Savennieres, Loire, FRA 2014USD 13.00

Colomé Torrontés, Calchaquí Valleys, Sulta, ARG 2014USD 8.00

Cordero di Montezemolo Arneis, Langhe, ITA 2015*USD 10.00

Terre di Chieti Pecorino, Abruzzo, ITA 2015USD 9.00

Xarmant Txakolina, Arabako Txakolina, FRA 2015USD 9.00

Cuveé de Fie Gris Touraine, Loire, FRA 2014USD 14.00

August Kesseler Kabinett Reisling, Rheingau, DEU 2015USD 9.00

Red

St. Innocent Villages Cuveé Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2015USD 13.00

B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, CA 2015USD 11.00

Hunt & Harvet Merlot, Napa, CA 2013*USD 10.00

H Mynors Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma, CA 2013USD 9.00

Le Croizillon Malbec, Cahors, FRA 2015USD 9.00

JL Chave "Mon Coeur" Cotes-du-Rhone, Mauves, FRA 2014USD 10.00

Chateau Roc Meynard Bordeaux, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, FRA 2012USD 12.00

Höpler Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, AUT 2011*USD 14.00

Sant Antonio Scaia Corvina, Veneto, ITA 2014USD 8.00

Bubbles

Adami Garbel Prosecco Brut, Veneto, ITA 2016USD 9.00

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, ITA 2016USD 9.00

Los Monteros Cava Brut, Requena, ESP 2014USD 8.00

Demarie Birbet, Vezza d'Alba, ITA 2014USD 9.00

Digestif

Miles Rainwater, Madeira, PRT 2014USD 9.00

Wares 10yr Tawny, Quinta da Cavadinha, PRT 2014USD 11.00

Wares 20yr Tawny, Quinta da Cavadinha, PRT 2014USD 14.00

Miles 5yr Rich, Madeira, PRT 2014USD 15.00

Coravin Features

White

Far Niente Late Harvest "Dolce", Napa, CA 2009*USD 13.00

Red Car Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2013USD 15.00

St. Innocent "Freedom Hill" Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, OR 2014USD 15.00

Francis Blanchet "Cuvee Silice" Pouilly Fume, Loire, FRA 2015USD 16.00

Mayacamas Chardonnay, St. Helena, CA 2014USD 16.00

Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa, CA 2013USD 17.00

Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, CA 2015USD 17.00

Kistler Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2013USD 17.00