Gill's Southern Diner Montgomery

We popped over to Mr. Bill's while craving some country cooking. It's a lovely option for a meat and three in the area! Thanks to its extra large dining room, getting a seat is easy peasy here. There's also a carry out window if you're in a rush. We were extra hungry, so we had a LOT of food. I ordered fried chicken tenders with yams, macaroni and cheese, and seasoned fries. My boyfriend got the smoked wings with fried okra and banana pudding (yes, banana pudding and cobblers can be a side). The chicken tenders were good enough -- very meaty but lacking a little crispness and seasoning in the breading. Still, paired with the house made ranch, they tasted yummy. The macaroni and cheese was standard issue, very cheddar-y. The yams had the flavor almost of baked apples; it wasn't unpleasant but it was kind of unexpected. The fries were probably the best of the sides, really nice and crispy and I liked the seasoning. My boyfriend liked the smoked wings quite a lot; they didn't hold up to his favorites restaurant's level, but they were still really good. The fried okra was good, too, and very crispy. The star of the meal, though, was the banana pudding: definitely the best we've ever had. So good we took a pint home! Our favorite part of the dining experience had to be our waitress, though. I never caught her name, but she struck the perfect balance of conversation, she kept our drinks topped off, and she gave helpful recommendations (like when she brought me some of their buffalo-type sauce to try with my tenders). She was amazing! I'll also add that we thought the price was really reasonable. Definitely the best meal for the price we've had in a while. While the food isn't my favorite meat and three-style food, I love this place -- everyone knows everyone here, and everyone takes care of everyone, too. I loved seeing the locals and the staff greet each other like old friends.