Restaurants in Bessemer
Best Restaurants
Greek • $$
Soul Food • $
“food was delicious and you get plenty of it All the staff is extremely nice and helpful Will definitely be back”
Japanese • $
“Masa is our absolute FAVORITE place to eat! Our kids LOVE it and the owners treat us like family with warm smiles and big hugs when we come! The food is always excellent with a HUGE sushi menu, we still haven’t tried it all yet but we have loved everything we have tried! Our 6 year olds ask for it all the time! Masa is like our home away from home when we need an excellent meal and don’t feel like cooking!”
Burgers • $
“My food was great! Cooked fresh and seasoned to perfection! The juices that I ordered were also good!”
Barbecue • $
“The food is amazing… great prices.. perfect location.. great customer service…the bbq chicken is the best I ever had… seasoned to perfection!”
Barbecue • $
“I love this place! It has a warm environment and caring staff. It’s the best place in town to get a chicken salad. The chicken is seasoned well and very tender. The dressing appears to be made from scratch. They are also very generous with their portion sizes, I can often share. If you haven’t tried this place it’s worth checking out! Thank you to the kind people that own and operate it :)”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Hot Dogs • $
“Clean. Good. Unexpected. Cheap. Not always super fast, but it's always made to order. In an industrial area with few choices, they stand out above the regular fast food spots.”
Seafood • $
“Absolutely AMAZING! I always order through Door Dash and the food is ALWAYS so fresh and seasoned to perfection! Great Owner/Great Food!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Mexican • $
“My husband and I both enjoyed the food and the excellent service. The food was hot and our tea glasses never were empty. The atmosphere was nice. It was a great experience.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Greek • $$
“A former college teammate of mine took my son and I to this fabulous steak and seafood place. The food was great and the historical atmosphere added to the fantastic food. Plan to bring my wife here on my next trip down south. I know she will love it!”
Soul Food • $
“food was delicious and you get plenty of it All the staff is extremely nice and helpful Will definitely be back”
Japanese • $
“Masa is our absolute FAVORITE place to eat! Our kids LOVE it and the owners treat us like family with warm smiles and big hugs when we come! The food is always excellent with a HUGE sushi menu, we still haven’t tried it all yet but we have loved everything we have tried! Our 6 year olds ask for it all the time! Masa is like our home away from home when we need an excellent meal and don’t feel like cooking!”
Burgers • $
“My food was great! Cooked fresh and seasoned to perfection! The juices that I ordered were also good!”
Barbecue • $
“The food is amazing… great prices.. perfect location.. great customer service…the bbq chicken is the best I ever had… seasoned to perfection!”
Barbecue • $
“I love this place! It has a warm environment and caring staff. It’s the best place in town to get a chicken salad. The chicken is seasoned well and very tender. The dressing appears to be made from scratch. They are also very generous with their portion sizes, I can often share. If you haven’t tried this place it’s worth checking out! Thank you to the kind people that own and operate it :)”
Seafood • $
“Absolutely AMAZING! I always order through Door Dash and the food is ALWAYS so fresh and seasoned to perfection! Great Owner/Great Food!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Mexican • $
“My husband and I both enjoyed the food and the excellent service. The food was hot and our tea glasses never were empty. The atmosphere was nice. It was a great experience.”
Vegetarian • $
“The food has soooo much flavor—great texture, bold spices, and the kind of satisfying taste that makes you forget it’s plant-based. Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Vegan • $
“Menu variety, staff service. We stopped by on our way to Tuscaloosa and we’re delighted by the helpfulness of the owner, the food quality, and the wide array of choices. The interior is pleasant and warm, and if we hadn’t been on the road I could see having a lovely book club meeting or a quick lunch for 2 here. Great ambiance, great service. Also such a unique and local food option vs rushing through a fast food drive-thru. We have family in the area and will absolutely be returning!”
Greek • $
“My husband is making it a point of us eating healthy, counting calories and our diet has recently changed for the best. We've had it the past 2 days and won't be surprised if we have it again tomorrow”
Mexican • $
“I absolutely love the season chips that they serve along with their hot sauce. Their taco salad is really the best one.”
Mexican • $
“The food was delicious and the portions were large. We had the chili relleno and chicken quesadilla. I highly recommend.”
Mexican • $
“The food is good. But, they add a 5% surcharge to your ticket automatically. I think it need to be added at check-out.”
Vegetarian • $
“The food has soooo much flavor—great texture, bold spices, and the kind of satisfying taste that makes you forget it’s plant-based. Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Vegan • $
“Menu variety, staff service. We stopped by on our way to Tuscaloosa and we’re delighted by the helpfulness of the owner, the food quality, and the wide array of choices. The interior is pleasant and warm, and if we hadn’t been on the road I could see having a lovely book club meeting or a quick lunch for 2 here. Great ambiance, great service. Also such a unique and local food option vs rushing through a fast food drive-thru. We have family in the area and will absolutely be returning!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Breakfast • $
“Nov 2024 - Had a great breakfast ON PURPOSE thanks to Liz! She also is spot-on amazing. Much appreciated!
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Oct 2024 - Kristen ("Big Kris", she says) is spot-on amazing and the food was PERFECT again!
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This guy can cook! I was seriously impressed when we went there Sunday afternoon. My medium-well eggs were perfectly done... And most people can't seem to do that. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but not intrusive. Food was excellent. This experience really changed my mind about "Awful" House.
I'm really looking forward to going to this Waffle House again this weekend. Hope the same staff is there and the experience is just as good.”
Breakfast • $
“The server were nice and attentive. Food was hot, quick and on point. I will recommend this Waffle House to anyone that like there food cooked correctly. I will return. Thank you all for the get service.”
Breakfast • $
“When and about lunch time restaurant was it crowded very few people are server was not attentive or server was slow she got her order wrong she did not wait on other customers in a timely manner several people were upset by her and moved to get a better waitress food was totally wrong and what we ordered order was in complete just for waffle House usually having a very good experience that was one of the worst experiences we ever had don't really recommend this restaurant”
Breakfast • $
“For me it's the first time I've been to a waffle House an I'd say, I love it. It's amazing to sit there an watch you food be made right before your eyes. So this place is amazing id recommend anyone traveling through a state with one an trying out there experience. I'm for California an idk if there is any out there. But I'll most definitely be looking for one when visiting California again. Thanks waffle House for an amazing experience an great tasting food”
Fast Food • $
“Why do I have to ask for a receipt? Why is it my problem if someone drives off and you hold me up and I have a son who was the victim of violence at home? Big corporations have a lack of empathy and it trickles down to their employees.”
Bar & Grill • $
“If you’re ever in Bessmer Alabama, you have got to stop by if it’s before 7 o’clock, you’ve got to stop by and see Miss Wanda at WT’s restaurant and lounge. she is the sweetest lady she will come to your table sit down take your order. She make sure that she gets everything to you and the food is absolutely wonderful. We have not had a bad meal there yet.”
Greek • $
“My husband is making it a point of us eating healthy, counting calories and our diet has recently changed for the best. We've had it the past 2 days and won't be surprised if we have it again tomorrow”
Mexican • $
“I absolutely love the season chips that they serve along with their hot sauce. Their taco salad is really the best one.”
Takeout Restaurants
Hot Dogs • $
“Clean. Good. Unexpected. Cheap. Not always super fast, but it's always made to order. In an industrial area with few choices, they stand out above the regular fast food spots.”
Mexican • $
“I have been going to this truck since they were going to the bessemer Flea market. Always great service and great food 👍🏽”
Bar & Grill • $
“Everyone helps! You won’t finish a drink before another is on your table! My kinda hospitality. Servers and so friendly!”
Mexican • $
“tried the quesabirria tacos today. probably the best tacos I have ever eaten. I will definitely go back and recommend them to everyone!”
Fast Food • $
“The only down side is that it located inside a gas station. But the service was A-1, the staff was awesome, and the hot dogs where great!! Stop by and give them a try!!”
American • $
“This dude is the truth. One man band. He takes your order. Prepares your food and brings it out to you. Nice, clean atmosphere. Prices are a little steep but everything is quality so you get what you pay for.”
Hamburger • $
“Everything I ate was delicious. I had the # 6 and the dipping sauce was Double O and I thought it was yummy. Also got a vanilla milkshake afterwards and it reminded me of homemade ice cream.”
Barbecue • $
“When we visit from Mississippi, we eat at Full Moon at least once. My favorite thing is the Fried Green Tomato’s and the carrot cake. I need to find out what kind of HoneybMustard Sauce they use, the best I ever had. 💜💛”
Bakery • $
“Whenever I get a high test score, my grandfather drives me out and lets me get a whole basket full of pastries, and it’s never more than $30 for the whole lot. The best part- they aren’t expired. We call it “The Day-Old Bread Store,” but everything is dated at least a month ahead of when you buy it. I highly recommend this as your go-to pantry stuffer store”
Fast Food • $
“Love their food. Always friendly service.
Dining area is always clean.
However, recently they have been drive through only. Drive thru is great if you need that, but we prefer going in, sitting down and talking while we eat. What's up on Morgan Road, seems that you never have dine in anymore. We were by there 3 times this week and ended up somewhere else.
Just asking?????”
Mexican • $
“The food was delicious and the portions were large. We had the chili relleno and chicken quesadilla. I highly recommend.”
Mexican • $
“The food is good. But, they add a 5% surcharge to your ticket automatically. I think it need to be added at check-out.”
Mexican • $
“I have been going to this truck since they were going to the bessemer Flea market. Always great service and great food 👍🏽”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Harry and Billy's is a great place to have drinks or come sing karaoke . Ms. Darlene ( aka mama) is the best bartender in Bessemer in my opinion. Drink prices are good .pool tables with tourneys are held here a few days a week. They have game night on Tuesday I believe. Trading paint was filmed here . Everyone is welcome.( just be nice.) Food is NOT served here you are welcome to order to here or bring your own.”
Bar • $$
“Great night club. Nice atmosphere. The band was incredible! We had a lot of fun. The folks I met were all super cool. I did not try the food, but maybe next time!”
Barbecue • $
“The pulled pork sandwich and sausage was amazing! The owner is super nice and helpful with and questions regarding the menu! I will definitely be coming back!!”
Chinese • $
“Ordered in restaurant. No long wait for food. Staff courteous. Place clean. Food delicious! One of the few places that I have been to that still has real gravy for the Egg Fu Yung. Not available for eat-in.”
Southern • $
“friendly service Great Staff Independently Black Owned”
Mexican • $
“We walked in here several months ago and did not realize it was a different restaurant from 2 years ago. I’m not real big on Mexican food. However this is my new favorite place to eat. Drinks are awesome as well!”
Chinese • $
“Yo this might be the best Chinese I’ve had in a while, all the food was fresh and tasty. The noodles and eggroll were absolute perfection. I highly recommend to everyone. I had the General Tso chicken and it was really good too. Must try?”
Chicken • $
“I've been here three times since the change to Hotspot. It's been good every time
Prices are very fair, service was great, and the food was good. They definitely have made an effort to better the place and people should stop and check it out. Ignore the other reviews from the past.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I just want to take a few minutes to BRAG on this SUBWAY. THEY SET THE BAR EXTREMELY HIGH❤️❤️❤️The store is SO CLEAN, it’s actually SPOTLESS!!!! The customer service is TOP- NOTCH. THE bread is so SOFT and FRESH. The veggies are AMAZING. I feel like I’m eating FRESH VEGGIES STRAIGHT FROM THE GARDEN. The meats and cheese’s are SUPERB. You can tell they TRULY CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS❌⭕️❌⭕️ FROM NOW ON…. THIS LOCATION IS THE ONLY ONE I WILL GO TO. THANK YALL FOR BEING SO AWESOME I HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCATION”
Chicken Wings • $
“I gave four stars for service because the young lady who took our order was dry. Not rude, you're bothering me, dry. More like, I'm tired, we just got out butt handed to us. I genuinely understand the dryness. As a food industry veteran, I get it. I was overlooking it because she was informative and helpful. The interaction didn't sit well with my companion. You will enjoy the food! Just know that everywhere is not Chick-fil-A.”
Pizza • $
“Don was great , he was running the entire store by himself , and mean while got my order out in an extremely quick fashion all while maintaining excellent customer service. This man needs a raise!!!!!”
Pizza • $
“To Whom This May Concern;
I have been hearing and seeing store signs so I got a chance to try this restaurant out and it was awesome, I will advise everyone to go and enjoy”
Bar & Grill • $
“Everyone helps! You won’t finish a drink before another is on your table! My kinda hospitality. Servers and so friendly!”
Mexican • $
“tried the quesabirria tacos today. probably the best tacos I have ever eaten. I will definitely go back and recommend them to everyone!”
Cheap Eats
Bar & Grill • $
“If you’re ever in Bessmer Alabama, you have got to stop by if it’s before 7 o’clock, you’ve got to stop by and see Miss Wanda at WT’s restaurant and lounge. she is the sweetest lady she will come to your table sit down take your order. She make sure that she gets everything to you and the food is absolutely wonderful. We have not had a bad meal there yet.”
Mexican • $
“Las chimichangas son sabrosas y todo de muy buena calidad .Y atienden muy bien .Ya quiero volver de nuevo .”
Coffee Shops • $
“My legal assistant and I went to check out the new find, "MeMe's Coffee and Deli," and we were not disappointed. We discovered a coffee shop serving food, karaoke, theme days like Taco Tuesdays, etc. We had our hands full already from our walk today and were not able to get much, but we ordered coffee and hot chocolate, and let me tell you, I am picky about my hot chocolate. I am hooked from the first sip of it. Plan on going there tomorrow for lunch.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Wednesday September 15. Food and service was excellent. The young people helping me were so nice and polite. The food was hot and fresh. And I let the manager know.”
Fast Food • $
“The food was amazing and affordable! Can not wait to come back when she opens back up🤗”
Family • $
“I'm sorry but my porkchops was tough and the cheese in my macaroni was stiff. my cornbread muffin was half way done totally was a waste of my money.. was jus there today”
Soul Food • $
“Food prices a bit higher than other soul food restaurants, ($9.18 for 2 veggies and a piece of bread) but customer service was A1 and fast delivery of food ordered. The food was delicious and I love the fact that it was black owned. Will eat here again.”
Bar • $
“Small cramped bar with lots of smoke and regulars who sit at gambling machines every night. Coolest part about this place was that you will get to know everyone in a visit or two.”
Chinese • $
“Sweet and Sour sauce needs alot work. It's thin and flavor doesn't last when eating the chicken with it. Chicken Fried Rice on the other hand is really good. P.s. They did not give me silverware. Unsure if that is their normal.”
Seafood • $
“I hadn't been in over 8 years. I used to work around the corner. I used to eat there every week. I came home to Alabama and wanted something good. I told my husband about the place. We pulled up, and I told him if it's young people in her there I'm not staying. I opened the door and was elated. The food was amazing just like I remembered.”
Fast Food • $
“I’ve been coming to this particular restaurant my entire life. I’ve never really had any problems there. I came Saturday to get a family meal to have while watching football. The gentleman at the drive thru was so nice! And, the food was on point! Y’all are rocking it!!”
Chicken Wings • $
“Thank you Chris for your AWESOME customer service! I’ve stopped by after work to get some wings from King’s Wing’s Monday night! Not to mention i haven’t ate here in years! The food was very fresh! I will be returning! Thank you Chris! Real cool dude!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Got 3 Supreme Meat footings tonight and they were delicious! I really appreciate the fact that you make them to order because I like a bit of sweet with my spicy! Sweet Teriyaki sauce is good on a Supreme Meat sub! Thank you!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Harry and Billy's is a great place to have drinks or come sing karaoke . Ms. Darlene ( aka mama) is the best bartender in Bessemer in my opinion. Drink prices are good .pool tables with tourneys are held here a few days a week. They have game night on Tuesday I believe. Trading paint was filmed here . Everyone is welcome.( just be nice.) Food is NOT served here you are welcome to order to here or bring your own.”
Breakfast • $
“Nov 2024 - Had a great breakfast ON PURPOSE thanks to Liz! She also is spot-on amazing. Much appreciated!
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Oct 2024 - Kristen ("Big Kris", she says) is spot-on amazing and the food was PERFECT again!
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This guy can cook! I was seriously impressed when we went there Sunday afternoon. My medium-well eggs were perfectly done... And most people can't seem to do that. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but not intrusive. Food was excellent. This experience really changed my mind about "Awful" House.
I'm really looking forward to going to this Waffle House again this weekend. Hope the same staff is there and the experience is just as good.”
Fast Food • $
“The only down side is that it located inside a gas station. But the service was A-1, the staff was awesome, and the hot dogs where great!! Stop by and give them a try!!”
Bar • $$
“Great night club. Nice atmosphere. The band was incredible! We had a lot of fun. The folks I met were all super cool. I did not try the food, but maybe next time!”
American • $
“This dude is the truth. One man band. He takes your order. Prepares your food and brings it out to you. Nice, clean atmosphere. Prices are a little steep but everything is quality so you get what you pay for.”
Breakfast • $
“The server were nice and attentive. Food was hot, quick and on point. I will recommend this Waffle House to anyone that like there food cooked correctly. I will return. Thank you all for the get service.”
Mexican • $
“Las chimichangas son sabrosas y todo de muy buena calidad .Y atienden muy bien .Ya quiero volver de nuevo .”
Latest Reviews
Greek • $$
“A former college teammate of mine took my son and I to this fabulous steak and seafood place. The food was great and the historical atmosphere added to the fantastic food. Plan to bring my wife here on my next trip down south. I know she will love it!”
Mexican • $
“My husband and I both enjoyed the food and the excellent service. The food was hot and our tea glasses never were empty. The atmosphere was nice. It was a great experience.”
Restaurant • $$
“I went this Restaurant for the first time for my Niece's graduation lunch Chef Msy did not disappoint us the food was off the chain it was so good we went back the following Sunday Chef May cares about her customers I just luv the Lady she is very personable very nice Person”
Liquor Store
“This is by far one of the best if not the best in the area to shop at. The Employees are always professional and customer friendly whenever I go, there. They know about the products that they are selling.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“I have been twice and on both occasions food was fresh, hot, oil fresh, crisp vegetables, and seasoned well. I would recommend and I will be returning.”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $
“Last night my mother and I went to the Bessemer location. We had the Shrimp dinner and Friday Fish. Our server was excellent, the food was hot and the biscuits cooked well. THANKS TO THE ENTIRE CREW THAT WORKED LAST NIGHT on August 1!”
American • $$
“I work a lot of Logan’s while doing seminar sales. This was the best staff so far. I found them to be the most helpful and attentive. From Ashlan the GM to Josh the server, I could always count on them to assist me and all my potential customers. I hope to return again soon. Tommy - MASA”
Sports Bar • $
“I'm giving 5 stars for the waitress whose name I don't but he was african american, chubby, excellent customer service attitude. Also the food was delicious, I ate 3 or 4 times in the past 15 days”
Fast Food • $
“I ordered your new Cantina Chicken Quesadilla, as advertised on TV. It was nothing like was advertised. They look thick with large chicken chunks and stacked high on the plate. It was actually very flat and very few pieces, not chunks of chicken. Very disappointed. Won’t believe next Taco Bell commercial, and probably won’t visit for a long while.”
Fast Food • $
“Why do I have to ask for a receipt? Why is it my problem if someone drives off and you hold me up and I have a son who was the victim of violence at home? Big corporations have a lack of empathy and it trickles down to their employees.”
Fast Food • $
“This place would have gotten 5 stars. Friendly staff. The only downfall of this place is the setup of the drive-through area. There just isn't enough room. It is unfortunately not conducive to high traffic flows. This particular location would have gotten 3 stars for me instead due this drawback, however, the staff really tried their best to keep traffic moving steadily and without issues. This place, otherwise, is 5 stars.”
Breakfast • $
“When and about lunch time restaurant was it crowded very few people are server was not attentive or server was slow she got her order wrong she did not wait on other customers in a timely manner several people were upset by her and moved to get a better waitress food was totally wrong and what we ordered order was in complete just for waffle House usually having a very good experience that was one of the worst experiences we ever had don't really recommend this restaurant”
Fast Food • $
“Let me just say, this location humbled me, extremely! They messed up on 2 things in my order and I have a son with autism sooooo it's a whole meltdown. However Nadia corrected it and made it right while being polite and apologized (ty nadia). But when my husband went to get the order correction. He inquired about the happy meal toys toy a man working with a suit style uniform, and said that our son with autism has been trying to get one specific lil toy. Idk if he was a manager or the owner but he gifted my husband the toy our son has been wanting. And my heart is extremely full! Thank you whoever you are, you made our whole summer! 🫶”
Hamburger • $
“Everything I ate was delicious. I had the # 6 and the dipping sauce was Double O and I thought it was yummy. Also got a vanilla milkshake afterwards and it reminded me of homemade ice cream.”
Barbecue • $
“When we visit from Mississippi, we eat at Full Moon at least once. My favorite thing is the Fried Green Tomato’s and the carrot cake. I need to find out what kind of HoneybMustard Sauce they use, the best I ever had. 💜💛”
Fast Food • $
“So cool fries are definitely a 10/10 the service was amazing it only took 7 minutes. And the atmosphere was amazing someone paid for our entire meal.
Kid-friendliness: Every was amazingly nice someone actually paid for our full on meal. Amazing service if only took 7 minutes for 3 burgers 3 fries and 3 drinks!”
Chicken • $
“Drive thru was very slow, so I had to go inside after sitting in the drive-thru for quite some time. Service wasn’t very friendly, especially after the long wait. I would give the food a 9.”
Fast Food • $
“Unfortunately we were that last minute customer. A late ending event, traffic delays due to heavy rain, 10 minutes before closing, and we pull up. The staff provided outstanding service, and delicious food as though we were the first customers of the day. The up-sale VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! As much as I love fried pies..totally slipped my mind, until asked. I bought all they had left.”
“A former college teammate of mine took my son and I to this fabulous steak and seafood place. The food was great and the historical atmosphere added to the fantastic food. Plan to bring my wife here on my next trip down south. I know she will love it!”