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Mentone's Independent Eateries Serve Tomato Pie and Airstream Tacos

Independent eateries in Mentone serve tomato pie, meatloaf pie and tacos from an Airstream trailer.

By Mentone Things-to-do Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Mentone on Lookout Mountain features independent eateries such as Wildflower Café known for tomato pie and peanut butter pie along with Elevation Bistro for locally sourced fine dining.

These spots give residents and visitors options for meals ranging from casual lunches to dinners with views of the West Fork of Little River.

Wildflower Café and Elevation Bistro

Wildflower Café stands out for its tomato pie and peanut butter pie. Elevation Bistro focuses on locally sourced fine dining. Both appear among the listed independent eateries in Mentone.

The Hatter Café

The Hatter Café serves inventive Southern dishes including Meatloaf Pie and Hot Brown. It also provides afternoon tea services with tiered trays of sandwiches and scones.

Seabolt's Street Tacos

Seabolt's Street Tacos operates from a refurbished Airstream trailer. The menu includes marinated steak, grilled chicken and black bean tacos.

Mentone Market

Mentone Market at 5872 AL Highway 117 offers short-order lunches, BBQ and casserole family packs plus pizza all day. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM for lunch.

Mountain Inn Restaurant at DeSoto State Park

Mountain Inn Restaurant at DeSoto State Park is housed in a 1930s CCC sandstone lodge. It remains open year-round for dinner on Fridays and all day Saturday and Sunday while overlooking the West Fork of Little River.

Visitors can plan meals around these hours and locations listed in local guides. Checking current availability directly with each spot helps match schedules for lunch or dinner service.

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