A small town, a long drive, no regrets
Howard's sits on Highway 75 in Henagar, Alabama — and people drive across state lines for it.
Howard's Restaurant | Our Story
A restaurant on a rural highway
Howard built this place in DeKalb County on a simple belief: honest cooking in a small community is reason enough to exist. Henagar wasn't a destination — he made it one.
The Big Burger
The 48 oz. Big Burger is unapologetically oversized — thick, cooked with real care, and served on bread Howard's makes in-house. Food travelers put it on their 2026 Top Burger lists.
No shortcuts, ever
From house-made buns to baked goods, nothing here comes from a bag. The people of Henagar hold Howard's to that standard every single day.
Friday buffet as a way of life
Every Friday, the Steak & Seafood Buffet turns Howard's into a communal table — fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, the works. For the surrounding area, it's a weekly ritual.
What people say when they leave
People arrive skeptical about a place this far from anywhere. They leave as full-throated evangelists — Howard's has never needed marketing.