AYA’s menu offers creative takes on traditional flavors, inviting guests to experience a fusion of African, Caribbean, and Southern culinary roots. Each dish is crafted to honor these cultural influences, blending heritage with fresh, contemporary twists.

  • Sparkling White, Casa Farive Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Italy) $12 / $48

  • Rosé, Domaine De Fontsainte (France) $11 / $44

  • Moscato D’asti, Saracco (Italy) $11 / $44

    Pinot Grigio, Ferrari-Carano (California) $12 / $48

    Riesling, Eroica (Washington) $10 / $40

    Chardonnay, Aslina (South Africa) $12 / $48

  • Pinot Noir, Argyle Bloomhouse (Oregon) $11 / $44

    Bordeaux, Chateau Chapelle D’Alienor (France) $11 / $44

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Aslina (South Africa) $12 / $48

  • Sparkling White, Freixenet (Spain) $10 / $40

    Braided River, Cerveza Del Golfo, Mexican Lager $7

  • Braided River Del Golfo Cerveza (Mobile, AL) $7

    Common Bond Crema Stout (Montgomery, AL) $7

    Red Clay Bo Bikes IPA (Opelika, AL) $7

    Common Bond Oktoberfest (Montgomery, AL) $7

    Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA (Milford, CT) $5

  • Our “Free as a Bird” selections are crafted to be non-alcoholic, though some ingredients may contain up to 0.5% ABV; please consult your server for further details if needed.

    MARASCHINO CORDIAL $12
    Vanilla Simple Syrup, Cherries, Chocolate Sauce, Oat Milk, Clean Co Non-Alcoholic Vodka

    LAISSEZ-FAIRE $10
    Milk Punch, Ritual Non-Alcoholic Rum

    ROYAL BUTTERFLY $12
    Fresh Blueberry, Freixenet Non-Alcoholic Prosecco, Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Gin

    THE MAGNOLIA $10
    Café Du Monde Chicory Coffee Cold Brew, Hazelnut-Vanilla

    BLUEBERRY ARNOLD PALMER $5
    Fresh Blueberry, Iced Tea, Lemonade

  • AN APPLE A DAY $14
    Apple Cider, Lemon, Tito’s Vodka

    OLD OVERTOWN $16
    Guava, Toasted Coconut, Lime, Zaya 12 Year Rum

    SOUTH FOR THE HOLIDAYS $16
    Cocoa Bitters, “Pecan Pie” Infused Uncle Nearest 1856 Bourbon

    OCHO RIOS $14
    Lime, Orange Marmalade, Tamarind, Pepper Infused Lunazul Blanco Tequila

    A MOMENT IN THE GARDEN $15
    Orgeat, Lime, Matcha Infused Roku Gin

  • Ms. Edna’s Biscuits $12
    Homemade buttermilk biscuits served with Sweet Potato Praline Butter, Browned Sorghum Butter, and Preserves

    Black Eye Pea “Hummus” $10
    Smoky black eye pea dip served with house-made benne seed crackers & pickled vegetables

    Harvest Salad $12
    Baby lettuce, apples, feta cheese, parsley, pomegranate seeds, salted maple pecans, and toasted breadcrumbs with sherry shallot vinaigrette

    House Caesar Salad $10
    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, cornbread croutons, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing

    House Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip $11
    House fried potato chips with a savory caramelized onion and chive labne dip

    Creamy Root Bisque $9
    Ginger and sage scented carrot and sweet potato soup with cornbread croutons

    Add To Any Salad $8
    Grilled chicken breast, catfish, salmon croquettes, or shrimp

  • Sweet Cornbread Waffle & Wings $19
    Crispy fried buttermilk brined chicken wings and a fluffy sweet cornbread waffle with warm maple syrup

    Smothered Chicken & Rice Bowl $22
    Herb roasted chicken over Red Rice, smoky braised greens, and Yassa onion sauce

    Sunrise Chicken Biscuit $10
    Fried boneless buttermilk brined chicken thigh, house-made bread & butter pickles, maple mustard, and hot sauce

  • Southern Breakfast $21
    Two cage-free eggs prepared your way, creamy heirloom stone ground grits, and your choice of Salmon croquettes, Conecuh sausage, bacon or turkey sausage, served with toast

    Greens, Grits & Eggs $16
    A poached cage-free egg with smoky braised greens, potlikker, and creamy heirloom stone ground grits, served with toast

    Folded Eggs $18
    Create your own three egg omelette by choosing up to three add-ins:
    Cheddar or Swiss cheese, bacon, Conecuh sausage, turkey sausage, onions, bell peppers, spinach, served with toast

  • Creole Shrimp & Grit Fritters $22
    Creamy heirloom stone ground grit fritters, Gulf shrimp, and Conecuh sausage in a rich Creole gravy

    Berries & Cream French Toast $16
    Mile high brioche French toast with a custard center, served with our blackberry-thyme cane syrup and whipped cinnamon cream

    Steak & Sweet Potato Hash $26
    Tender and juicy strip steak with a sweet potato, charred corn, bell pepper hash and a roasted tomato cracked pepper hollandaise

    All Day Burger $18
    Thick and juicy all beef burger with bacon, tomato relish, cheddar-Gruyere cheese, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun

    BBQ Pork Sandwich $18
    Grilled pork tenderloin sandwich, cabbage chow chow, comeback sauce, barbecue peaches, house chips

  • Cornbread Waffle $8

    Smoky Braised Greens $6

    Heirloom Stone Ground Grits $6

    Conecuh or Turkey Sausage $6

    Bacon $5

    Salmon Croquettes $8

    Sweet Potato Hash $6

    Toast $3

    Cage-free Eggs $6

BRUNCH

  • Ms. Edna’s Biscuits $12
    Homemade buttermilk biscuits served with Sweet Potato Praline Butter, Browned Sorghum Butter, and Preserves

    Black Eye Pea “Hummus” $10
    Smoky black eye pea dip served with house-made benne seed crackers & pickled vegetables

    Harvest Salad $12
    Baby lettuce, apples, feta cheese, parsley, pomegranate seeds, salted maple pecans, and toasted breadcrumbs with sherry shallot vinaigrette

    House Caesar Salad $10
    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, cornbread croutons, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing

    House Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip $11
    House fried potato chips with a savory caramelized onion and chive labne dip

    Creamy Root Bisque $9
    Ginger and sage scented carrot and sweet potato soup with cornbread croutons

    Add To Any Salad $8
    Grilled chicken breast, catfish, salmon croquettes, or shrimp

  • Southern Fried Chicken $26
    Buttermilk brined and fried half chicken, tangy slaw, and corn spoon bread

    Smothered Chicken & Rice $22
    Herb roasted half chicken over Charleston Red Rice, smoky braised greens, and Yassa onion sauce

  • Pork & Peaches $23
    Thick cut pork chop with barbecue peaches, stewed green beans, and buttered Carolina Gold Rice

    Sunday Short Ribs $32
    Slow cooked beef short ribs, sweet corn spoon bread, house pickled beets, fried onion strings, and pan sauce

    Creole Shrimp & Grit Fritters $22
    Creamy heirloom stone ground grit fritters, Gulf shrimp, and Conecuh sausage in a rich Creole gravy

    Fish and Grits $22
    Blackened or pan fried catfish with smoky braised greens, potlikker, and creamy heirloom stone ground grits

    BBQ Mushrooms & Field Peas $19
    Grilled king oyster mushrooms Sea Island red peas with charred okra, and cabbage chow chow served with Carolina Gold Rice

    Steak & Potatoes $28
    Grilled center cut sirloin with a potato, leek, and Gruyere gratin

    All Day Burger $17
    Thick and juicy all beef burger with thick cut bacon, tomato relish, cheddar-Gruyere cheese, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun, Served with house chips

    Spicy Blackened Catfish Sandwich $16
    Blackened pan seared or fried catfish, tangy slaw, comeback sauce, and house dill pickles on a country white roll, Served with house chips

  • Stewed Green Beans $5

    Corn Spoon Bread $5

    Smoky Braised Greens $6

    Crispy Grit Fritters $6

    Cabbage Chow Chow $5

    Tangy Slaw $4

    Red Rice $6

DINNER

  • Strawberry & Cream Trifle $11
    with layers of icebox custard, sweet and tangy strawberries, and a strawberry shortbread crumble

    Sweet Potato Caramel Cake $11
    served warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of sweet potato caramel

    Chocolate Chess Pie $10
    served with cinnamon whipped cream