Odette
Southern · Florence
Restaurant in Florence, United States
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Chef
Josh Quick
Why go
Odette is the Florence, Alabama booking to make when Southern cooking is the point of the meal, not just the default option downtown. It suits date nights, small celebrations, business dinners that need polish without formality, with chef Josh Quick's kitchen giving the restaurant a clearer identity than a standard casual pick.
About Odette
Odette is a Southern restaurant in Florence from chef/owner Josh Quick. The kitchen is identified with Southern cuisine, the schedule includes lunch and dinner service on several days, with the restaurant closed on Sunday and Monday.
Odette does not specify a service format, room style, price range, menu structure, beverage program, or booking difficulty. It is best to plan around the basics rather than assume a formal tasting-menu experience, a casual-only setting, or a particular price point. For diners choosing Odette, the reason to consider it is its Southern focus in Florence.
Southern cooking is the reason to choose it
The clearest reason to book is the kitchen's focus. Odette is a Southern restaurant, chef/owner Josh Quick gives the venue a named culinary lead. That matters for diners who are choosing a restaurant around a specific regional identity rather than looking for a generic meal in Florence.
If the group wants Southern cuisine as the center of the meal, Odette belongs on the Florence shortlist. If the group is looking for another cuisine, a specific menu format, or a price level, those details should be checked directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Book it around the hours
Odette's schedule is: closed Monday; Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 9:30 PM; Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM; Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM; and closed Sunday. That gives diners both lunch and dinner windows from Tuesday through Saturday, with later evening hours on Friday and Saturday.
The restaurant also has outside recognition listed from Opinionated About Dining for 2026, including a Casual in North America recommendation and a Top Restaurants in Asia ranking at #6. Those listings should be read as recognition attached to the venue, while the most practical planning details remain the cuisine, chef/owner, city, hours.
Price is not specified, so avoid assuming either a bargain meal or a splurge format. For planning, lunch is available Tuesday through Saturday, while dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday with longer Friday and Saturday hours. Check Odette's current channels before going, especially if timing, menu details, accessibility, or dietary needs are important.
Planning details
- Location
- 120 N Court St, Florence, Alabama, United States
- Website
- odettealabama.com
- Phone
- 256-349-5219
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Odette good for a special occasion?
Odette can be considered for a meal centered on Southern cooking in Florence, especially if you want a restaurant from chef/owner Josh Quick. Odette does not specify the room style, service format, price, or ideal party size, so confirm current details directly if the occasion has specific requirements.
Is lunch or dinner better at Odette?
Choose based on timing. Odette serves lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Dinner runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 9:30 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 11 PM. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.
Is Odette good for solo dining?
Odette does not state whether it is especially suited to solo dining. A solo diner can plan around the published lunch or dinner hours, but details such as bar seating, counter seating, pace, reservation availability should be checked directly with the restaurant.
Does Odette handle dietary restrictions?
Ask before you go and be specific, because dietary and allergy accommodations are not specified. Odette is a Southern restaurant from chef/owner Josh Quick, but current menu flexibility and ingredient details should be confirmed through the venue's official channels.
What should a first-timer know about Odette?
Odette is a Southern restaurant in Florence led by chef/owner Josh Quick. Plan around the hours: closed Sunday and Monday; lunch Tuesday through Saturday; dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The venue also has 2026 recognition listed by Opinionated About Dining, including a Casual in North America recommendation and a Top Restaurants in Asia ranking at #6.
What are alternatives to Odette in Florence?
If you want something different in Florence, compare other local dining options by cuisine, hours, price, service style. Odette is the relevant pick when the priority is Southern cuisine from chef/owner Josh Quick; other details should be checked directly before booking.
