Jefferson's – American
Jefferson’s hums with a vibrant, casual energy, inviting guests to settle in amidst the irresistible aroma of bubbling cheese and perfectly crisped, golden-brown favorites. The kitchen masters the art of the crunch, serving up everything from zesty firecracker shrimp and tangy fried pickles to molten pepperoni rolls that pull apart with a satisfying, savory stretch. It is a spirited destination where communal platters of loaded buffalo chicken nachos and salty pretzel bites turn every table into a celebration of bold, indulgent comfort food.
905 South Railroad Avenue, Opelika AL 36801 https://jeffersons.com/opelika/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Jefferson's
Dairy-Free at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Housemade Chips and Raw Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Raw Oysters and Double Dipped Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pretzel Bites, Shrimp Basket and Potato Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southwest Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Philly and Cajun Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cajun Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Oysters, Ultimate Cheese Fries and Classic Chili Mac. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Chips, Basket of Curly Fries and Basket of Sweet Potato Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Jefferson's
Jefferson's in Opelika has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pretzel Bites, Potato Salad and Housemade Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Jefferson's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Chicken Philly | 12.1 g | 51.9 g |
| Traditional Chicken Wings | 41.6 g | 41.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Brunch Burger | 130.7 g | 39.6 g |
| Hamburger Steak Platter | 110.4 g | 35.9 g |
| Southwest Salad | 67.3 g | 31 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 36.7 g | 30.1 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 6.4 g | 27.9 g |
| Baked Oysters | 41.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap | 6.7 g | 26.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its classic American comfort food, guests often visit for the Philly cheesesteaks and crispy fries during a casual Sunday lunch with friends. Standout dishes include hearty sandwiches served on traditional buns
Menu
Appetizers
- Cheesy Pepperoni Crunch Rolls: Stuffed with pepperoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and provolone cheese. Served with marinara for dipping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Shrimp: Hand-breaded shrimp tossed in our Firecracker Signature Sauce topped with chives, served on a bed of cabbage Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Bites: Warm pretzel bites served with queso & our Sweet 'N' Sassy sauce for dipping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles: Dill pickle chips hand-breaded & fried to perfection, served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Nachos: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken tossed in any Signature Sauce served on our house-made tortilla chips with queso, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, jalapeños, salsa & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ultimate Cheese Fries: Our fries topped with Cajun seasoning, bacon, queso & a blend of cheeses served with ranch Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheese Bites: Jalapeño mac 'n' cheese fried golden and served with our jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Nuggets: Lightly battered & served with honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Stix: Breaded mozzarella sticks served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms: Hand-breaded mushrooms served with ranch or blue cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips 'N' Dip: Bottomless basket of house-made tortilla chips with choice of Salsa, Queso, Guacamole or Spinach Dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries: Our fries topped with hearty chili, shredded cheese, queso & chives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings
- Double Dipped Wings: Dipped & refried in our house-made Turbo sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Chicken Wings: World Famous Wings in choice of signature sauce. Served with celery, chips, and choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings: Original Boneless Wings in choice of signature sauce. Served with celery, chips, and choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Steakhouse Burger: Crispy onion rings, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and steak sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger: Choice of Cheese: American, Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone or Pepper Jack Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jefferson's Burger: American cheese, smoked bacon & our Honey BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickle Burger: Provolone cheese, our famous fried pickles & house-made ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Burger: Pepper Jack cheese, hand-breaded jalapeños & house-made jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger: Swiss cheese & sautéed mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Bacon Burger: Pepper Jack cheese, smoked bacon & guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt: Sauteéd onions, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island served on Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Platter: Two patties smothered in sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms, served with 2 main sides & Texas Toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Cheeseburger: Choice of cheese: American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, or Pepper Jack Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brunch Burger: Cheddar cheese, smoked bacon & an over-medium fried egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Oysters
- Raw Oysters: Freshly shucked on the half shell & chilled over ice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Rockefeller: Spinach & artichoke dip, bacon & Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Oysters: Parmesan cheese, butter & black pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Oysters: Butter & Cajun seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Buffalo Chicken Philly: Grilled chicken covered in onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos & banana peppers with Pepper Jack drizzled with Mild sauce and our house-made ranch on a hoagie bun Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jefferson's Chicken Sandwich: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken with American cheese, smoked bacon & our Honey BBQ sauce with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on a Martin's Potato Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Dog: Grilled all-beef hot dog with hearty chili & shredded cheese on a Martin's Potato Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla: Blend of cheeses, tomatoes & house-made jalapeno sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Dipped Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded chicken, Double Dipped with Pepper Jack cheese, Mild sauce, house-made ranch, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on a Martin’s Potato Bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken tossed in any Signature Sauce with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on a Martin’s Potato Bun, served with ranch or blue cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickle Chicken Sandwich: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken with Provolone cheese, our famous fried pickles, house-made ranch, lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle on a Martin’s Potato Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak: Thinly sliced grilled steak or chicken covered in onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños & banana peppers with your choice of cheese on a hoagie bun Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT: Smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato on Texas Toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on a Martin’s Potato Bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken with bacon, house-made ranch, lettuce, tomato & shredded cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken tossed in any Signature Sauce with lettuce, tomato & shredded cheese, served with ranch or blue cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Wrap: Grilled chicken or ground beef with lettuce, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese, guacamole served with salsa & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wrap: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken with lettuce, Parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Tenders
- Chicken Tender Basket: Hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders served with one of our Signature Sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- SAUCED Chicken Tender Basket: Hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, tossed in one of our Signature Sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Waffles: Two waffles paired with two hand-breaded chicken tenders, dusted with powdered sugar, served with syrup & Mild Signature Sauce and a side of white-cheddar mac 'n' cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Loaded Mac
- Buffalo Chicken Mac: White-cheddar mac 'n' cheese with grilled or Double Dipped fried chicken, bacon & chives drizzled with Mild sauce & ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey BBQ Chicken Mac: White-cheddar mac 'n' cheese with grilled or Double Dipped fried chicken, bacon & chives, drizzled with Honey BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chili Mac: White-cheddar mac 'n' cheese with hearty chili, shredded cheese & chives Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Buffalo Shrimp Basket: Grilled or hand-breaded shrimp tossed in your choice of Signature Sauce. Served with hushpuppies, ranch or blue cheese & choice of main side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos: 3 tacos with fried Alaskan pollock, cabbage & choice of Asian Zinger or house-made jalapeño sauce. Served with salsa & house-made chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Shrimp Tacos: 3 tacos with grilled or hand-breaded shrimp, cabbage & any Signature Sauce. Served with salsa & house-made chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Basket: Fried Alaskan pollock bites served with hushpuppies, cocktail or tartar sauce & choice of main side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Basket: Hand-breaded or Cajun grilled shrimp served with hushpuppies, cocktail or tartar sauce & choice of main side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tossed Chicken Caesar: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken, Parmesan cheese & croutons tossed in our creamy Caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken tossed in any Signature Sauce, tomatoes, shredded cheese & croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad: Grilled or hand-breaded chicken, bacon, egg, tomatoes, guacamole, shredded cheese & croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Salad: Grilled chicken or ground beef, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, house-made tortilla chips & our house-made Angry Ranch Signature Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad: Topped with diced tomato, cheese and croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Funnel Cake Fries: Fair-style funnel cake in fry form
- Brownie Delight: Fudgy brownie, drizzled in chocolate and caramel sauce, and topped with a scoop of ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Root Beer Float: Classic float served in a mug, with creamy vanilla ice cream and root beer or choice of soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Waffle Delight Sundae: A golden waffle topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & drizzled with chocolate & caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides
- Celery: Fresh celery with choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac 'n' Cheese: White cheddar mac 'n' cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Corn: Roasted and buttered corn Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw: Creamy coleslaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad: Classic potato salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Sweet Potato Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Curly Fries: Crispy curly fries perfectly seasoned Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Tater Tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Onion Rings: Breaded onion rings served with Jefferson’s special sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Housemade Chips: Tortilla chips made daily in-house Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coca Cola Products: Assorted soft drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Heat Peach: A juicy peach punch with a slow heat finish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson's
- Is Jefferson's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Jefferson's has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Housemade Chips and Raw Oysters.
- What can I eat at Jefferson's on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Salad, Housemade Chips and Raw Oysters carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Jefferson's have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Housemade Chips and Basket of Curly Fries.
- Is Jefferson's gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Jefferson's?
- Buffalo Chicken Philly, at roughly 51.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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