This place in Auburn offers a world-class culinary experience with a Southern twist

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Foodies go to Auburn's 1856-Culinary Residence, which is renowned for its exquisite cuisine and rotating tasting menus. Enjoy a blend of French, American, and European food in an immersive setting at this country's first teaching restaurant dedicated to tasting menus. In addition to Southern-inspired mainstays like fish and chips and the 1856 burger, popular dishes include seafood like hamachi, scallops, and redfish. A resident chef collaborates closely with Auburn University's culinary science team to create each menu, offering a distinctive and constantly evolving eating experience.

Popular Dishes at 1856-Culinary Residence:

• 1856 Burger
• Hamachi
• Scallops
• Redfish
• Fish and Chips
• Flounder Sandwich
• Grouper Salad

Standout dish:

The 1856 burger is one of the restaurant's best dishes; customers love it for its finely balanced ingredients and flawlessly cooked patties. This burger, which costs about $25, is frequently regarded as one of the greatest in Alabama. It's lauded for its thick, juicy meat and gourmet toppings, providing a satisfying yet sophisticated take on a classic dish. It comes with hand-cut fries. This burger is a must-try because of the restaurant's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to using locally sourced products, including veggies from the rooftop garden at Auburn University.