Restaurants in Birmingham

“Everything was delicious!! Steak Tartare, Chicken Liver Mousse and Escargot as appetizers, Trout Amondine and Basque Cake make this one of the best dining experiences I have ever enjoyed in Bham. Service was the best!!! Even met Frank Stitt!!! Can’t wait to go back soon!!!”

“I’ve only experienced Last Call Bakery through June Coffee next door, but every time we do—it’s a win. They always have updated, seasonal pastries that are so good. My whole family still talks about them from all the way in Mississippi. Definitely worth a stop. You won’t regret it.”

“This was our first time and it was absolutely excellent from start to finish! The manager, Brandon, was SO genuinely welcoming and accommodating. Our server, Parker, was flawless and so much fun (request him!). Every dish was perfectly cooked, refined and full of flavor (smoked salmon, fried green tomatoes, fried oysters, rainbow trout, swordfish with andouille, ribeye with truffle fondue). The cocktails and wine all perfect. Will definitely return and want to thank Blueprint for a truly wonderful experience!”

“Great place with amazing food and people that work there are always so friendly”

“Omg! Definitely a must have!!! We are incredibly picky but tonight we had an amazing dinner & drinks.”

“FANTASTIC restaurant! Drinks are on point, food is amazing, and the staff makes this one of our fav restaurants and definitely a repeat! 10/10 recommend!”

“Ordered food delivery from here and the food was fantastic! It was still hot when I received it. My mom and I split a dinner and still had so much food left over. Miso was delicious and ginger dressing tastes like it’s supposed to. Would highly recommend!”

“Always consistently delicious food and great service. One of my top 5 Birmingham restaurants!”

“This is one of our favorite spots in town. The food and service has never disappointed!”

“Tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday! 10/10 recommend! So good! I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl and my husband ordered a beef shawarma wrap- both were great!”

“Exceptional in every way. The food is always over the top. They go above and beyond to make this the best dining experience. It's our favorite Birmingham restaurant.”

“Caroline really makes this Hattie B’s a wonderful experience right from the very start! She is kind and is so helpful explaining the menu! First impression 11/10! I ordered the sandwich with a side of bacon grits and both were fantastic! I would highly recommend coming here if you visit Nashville. On the flip side, if you ever happen to find yourself in Maine, come visit me at Morning Moose Coffee! You won’t be disappointed!”

“We're not huge fans of Greek food, but we tried Tasty Town, mainly for convenience. We had planned a very packed day of sight-seeing in Birmingham on a Saturday. It seemed that hardly any eatery would be open and there wasn't time allowance to drive out of the downtown area, without being late for the next activity. Thus, we settled on a mid-afternoon lunch/dinner at Tasty Town. Honestly, both of us thought it was better than we had anticipated and the service and location were top notch. Thanks, Tasty Town! Thanks for being there, and thanks for being so good.”

“What a gem of a find! The cuisine was exceptional and the presentation perfect . Thank you for a wonderful dining experience La Fête! We will return.”

“Randy did a great job serving at the bar and the drinks she made were ???.”

“We came for our 37th wedding anniversary. It was our 1st time eating here. Our server was Bishop. Bishop was amazing....staring woth the glass of celebratory champaign, picking a perfect wine pairing, explaining the dishes, great sense of humor....he helped make our experience fun and memorable. The food....OH. MY. GOODNESS!!! The food was amazing. Cooked to perfection! From the bread, Amuse Bouche, appetizer (great fried green tomatoes, by the way!!!) Intermezzo, main course (ribeye and braised rabbit), and dessert with coffee....every step was amazing! A truly wonderful sensual experience from all the aromas, flavors, and ambiance. We will definitely be back, and will definitely recommend Cafe DuPont to others. Thank you for making our celebration special!”

“This is a hidden gem. I'd give more than 5 stars if they were available. We looked at the menu on line and there were atypical offerings that attracted us. The food was excellent. My wife and I shared the beef steak tartare appetizer. It was a different presentation, but each bite was better than the one before. She then had the snapper in banana leaves with a side of sweet potatoes, and I had the duck breast with a papaya salad and sambal. Both portions were ample and we skipped dessert. A sign of a great chef is when food needs no added seasoning. None needed any. They also have an excellent wine selection. My only negative, which I make everywhere, is the noise level.”

“The Tuscan salmon was outstanding!! Best entree I’ve had in years, so yummy!!”

“This was one of the best food truck experiences for me! The garlic parm potato is my fav!! Give them a try!!!”

“Wonderful food and awesome service!”

“Excellent ceviche and paella.”

“The food is amazing and the staff is friendly, super creative cocktails.”

“Great service and food is always good.”

“It was our first time here but won't be our last! The food was delicious! The service was very good! You won't be disappointed!!”

“Every visit = perfection. The service is impeccable and the food is delicious. You can’t go wrong with the Burrata, Kale Caesar, and Calamari!”

“We were at pursell farm for my birthday and my wife took me to Amore Ristaurante for dinner as soon as we walked in we were treated with the greatest care , soon as we were seated the waiter came over explained the menu told as the special very social, food was amazing I highly recommended this restaurant”

“Amazing service. Amazing food. They have some OG restaurant people that work there that other stuff. If you haven’t been highly suggested.”

“Food was good, but everything was cold. Really like the place the staff is excellent. Wish they would concentrate on making sure that the food arrives hot.”

“Amazing food and great service. 🙂”

“We love this restaurant and had a phenomenal experience on 2 different occasions. Today they did a fantastic job for our son's birthday. The food was amazing and the staff is so friendly. The atmosphere is cozy and beautiful. We definitely will make this our place to escape from the average dining places.”

“Stopped in after midnight and my expectations were totally exceeded. The entire store was immaculate. Dining room was clean, store was stocked with everything we wanted, and the sandwich artist was amazing. She made our sandwiches perfectly. Will definitely go to this subway again as most subways have lost the care to serve or clean properly.”

“I couldn't wait to get off work to eat at Waffle House on Christmas Day! Thanks, Waffle House for being open. 🤗”

“Best service and food it was our first time we will definitely be back!”

“offer online ordering and/or phone in service. Store near UAB, very rude. was told 2 different things, while frnds husband in hospital. I dont recommend the one near UAB, 6th St. Bad customer service! not @ the above address, this one is at UAB area...”

“My 7 yr old has never been to Waffle House and today I took her to the best one I've ever been to. I told our server it was her first time the lady made it a wonderful waffle house experience. Everyone in there was sweet and spoke to her, they must've been training a new guy cause they were perfecting grill cleaning. It was the cleanest and nicest best run Waffle House. I was very grateful I randomly choose that one cause it was literally the best. Thanks y'all!”

“Good quality service good service”

“Went to the drive thru in Qxford, ordered two turkey gyros. Got home my husband had some hair in his first bite. I lost my appetite, gave him the other sandwich. It was hairless.”

“Best service and food it was our first time we will definitely be back!”

“Update: the woman who works the drive thru taking orders each night is...wonderful!
This McDonald's is pretty damn good. All I care about is the quality of food...and i feel like what you get here is how the franchise intends it to taste. Consistency. Bravo”

“First, the staff was very friendly and our waiter had a genuine smile and was very hospitable

Second, the food was served quickly and was warm.

The portion size of the eggs was very small and they omitted an ingredient on our hash brown order

It seemed cleaner than many Waffle Houses

There was some street parking on Sunday morning and there is public transportation right across the street

There was a homeless man laying outside asking for money”

“For a fast food, this is a great one. Food was fresh, although staff is very very young, they didn't do that bad. They've upgraded so inside was clean as well.”

“On this particular night, around 8:30 pm I went through the drive thru with a friend of mine. The customer service was so pleasant!! We were pleasantly surprised and are very happy with the staff. The food was also fresh and our order was correct. 10/10 experience. Props to the staff that were working at the time”

“We went to the university location and they locked the doors and would not serve us. Thank you 6th ave location and we appreciate your service. Our lunch was great. I’m glad you were open!

Vegetarian options: Impossible burger”

“The icecream machine was working. I got one ice cream cone. It was delicious”

“From someone who visits this establishment every morning, they have by far the best staff around! I'm always greeted with a friendly, familiar face and they all know me and it's great to experience! Refreshing to see when good customer service is hard to find these days.”

“That pasta be bussin. #FreeLuigi”

“I want to give you a hug to for making delicious, gluten free comfort food! It’s so nice to dine and enjoy our meal without the worry of if it is safe. Thank you!!”

“First time visit last night. Holy cow. Talk about amazing food. Ordered the Palmero (sp) pizza and salad. I felt like I was in Italy. The ingredients are so fresh tasting. Cant say enough about their pizza. Thin crust. Able to enjoy the pizza and not have a mouth full of bread. Fast service. Love the professionalism of the owner / bakers. They had on a chef coats and “Italy” caps. The place was extremely clean and VERY inviting. My friend that I went with used the facilités and she came out and was remarking how awesome the bathrooms even were. Def will be eating there again and again. Welcome to Trussville.”

“Excellent food and service 😊”

“My experience at this location is always great ! I do a lot of carry outs and the cashiers are always nice and friendly. I like to give kuddos to one worker in particular. A young man by the name of Nick. Nick exemplified great concern and customer service experience. Thank you Nick for your act of kindness! Barbie”

“Great customer service, and the ice cream is fantastic. I definitely would recommend!”

“Even got a cool 😎 magic show! Everyone was friendly! Good food.”

“This is one of the hidden gems in town! Always fantastic food and I eat here at least twice a week. The service is outstanding and always friendly. Sue the hostess that works the door is amazing. She remembered my name by the second visit and always greets me with a smile?. The entire staff is unbelievable and you feel like you are eating lunch with best friends. Highly recommend!!!”

“Good vibes in the area … ☮️”

“My partner and I were in town from California and this place is the ticket for true coffee consumers. Clean space with a great vibe . The coffee is fantastic and the staff is spot on and friendly. Can t wait to return. Thanks guys”

“Best ceviche I have ever had - and I’m from a costal state where it’s very popular. The atmosphere was great and our waiter was awesome! I had the Masa Custed Trout - 10 out of 10!! My son had Barbaccoa quesadilla, it was great too! Little one had a bacon quesadilla he ate ALL of it shocking for put 9 yo! Seriously though, go! You won’t regret it!!”

“Very nice people great food”

“When I walked in the door, I was greeted by someone. I was told there would be a 5 minute wait to sit down. It didn’t take the whole 5 minutes for me and two additional people to be seated. The business was quite full but everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves, smiling and eating. As soon as we were seated a waitress took our drink orders along with our food. We received our drinks right away. It took approximately 10 minutes for us to get our food. The food was delicious. I am impressed. Great service overall. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great place to hang out and work/study! Great staff and delicious coffee plus try a homemade poptart if available!”

“Just passing through and stopped for a quick lunch. Service was outstanding with great recommendations! The food was delicious and fresh. The Apple Havarti sandwich was incredible and Hot Ham and Swiss was just as good. We will come back anytime we are in the area!!”

“Very nice place to have a drink and meet friends!!!”

“Great place to do Pilates 💛”

“My sister and I stopped by, we’ve never even been in the area! The folks running the place were super friendly and answered our silly questions, and the drinks were so yummy^^”

“The cakes are delicious and great quality!”

“Friendly and helpful staff.”

“Racist don't want people of color in or around his business.”

“Ashley Mac’s never fails to provide delicious, fresh food and friendly, prompt service. My daughter’s eyes light up when I suggest we eat there. Another plus is there website’s ease of navigation.”

“I had a great first experience. Kayla was Awesome! I was about to let the third person go ahead of me because I didn't know how or what to order. Kayla encouraged me to go ahead and order that she would assist me. She was patient and guided me in creating a chef kiss bowl that was wonderful!! She gave me a "My pleasure" experience. I will definitely be back, thanks Kayla!”

“Such a great burger & fries!! Go check them out you will not be disappointed! And the owners are cool!”

“Food was delicious and service 10/10”

“Love this place and the owners!!! Such a wonderful business.”

“I love this little spot. I got most mornings before work. The coffee is great and the Concha are soft. Love the alley way vibes and music. Everyone there is so nice and the drink options are creative without overlooking quality.”

“I love the deviled eggs and the muffins! Of course the BBQ is delicious but the Pies are a must try! The staff is very prompt and courteous. I use curbside to pick up dinner and it’s convenient especially with all the traffic on 280.”

“Princeton Alternative Elementary School hired Gus's to cater an outside "tailgating" experience for about 200 students, staff, and parents. Lee and his staff member exceeded our expectations. They were timely, prepared, and eager to help us in any capacity. They served everyone with a smile and pleasant attitude. Our event was a success because of the delicious food and excellent service. We are so glad to have found a partner in Gus's and look forward to having them at future events.”

“The CUTEST bar in downtown! The vibe is so perfect for date night or casual drinking with friends. They have the coolest decorations and video booth area. The drinks are cheaper and smaller, but they’re strong and delicious!”

“Al’s is always a fun time!”

“Great atmosphere and delicious food, just all over great service.”

“I stopped by Hello Bakery and was blown away by their delicious croissants—but what really stood out was the owner's kindness! I bought four pastries, and to my surprise, they gifted me a free almond croissant! 😍

Croissant Quality:
The croissants here are perfectly flaky, buttery, and freshly baked. The plain croissant had a crisp exterior with soft, airy layers inside, while the almond croissant (my free treat!) was rich, slightly sweet, and packed with crunchy almond goodness. Absolutely delicious!

Customer Service:
The owner was warm and welcoming, and the free croissant was such a lovely gesture. It’s rare to find a bakery that cares so much about making customers happy!

Final Thoughts:
If you want top-tier croissants and a bakery that goes above and beyond, Hello Bakery is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back—maybe they’ll surprise me again! 😉 Highly recommend! 🥐💛”

“We drove 2 hrs to try it an it did not disappoint. Bowl was amazing an we will be back”

“The best pizza in Birmingham!”

“We have been using pickup of late and it is so easy to use the app! The food is ready on time and delivered out to the car. We love Taziki’s!”

“We came to birmingham to children's south for a doctors visit and was looking for a place to eat . We pulled up our map to see food locations and found baha burgers . Hands down the best burger we have ever had . I had the baha burger and my wife had the baby burger both with onion rings . Please bring a baha to auburn AL , we definitely need a burger place like this and also best service also . Thank you for serving great burgers”

“This by far is my favorite place to eat and drink. If your looking for an ice cold beer, glass of wine or a cocktail handed to you by the best bartenders - this is your place! Best sandwiches and soup. Incredible bar to hang out and chill.”

“Soooo delicious an the waiter is so sweet an helpful ❤️”

“Great spot for lunch! I love that it offers something unique compared to other downtown restaurants. The service is fast and friendly, and they’ve recently added some great new items to the menu. Portions are generous and you definitely won’t leave hungry.”

“O' Taste & See has really set the bar when it comes to delicious soul food. The menu options, staff hospitality and size of servings are unmatched. The restaurant is about a 40 minute drive for me, but I gladly make that drive w/o hesitation. Every week I'm faced with making a decision on what to get. Everything that I've had from the liver, the fried chicken, the fried smothered pork chops, the Ox tails, to the hamburger steak, has been a 10 every time. O' Taste & See does not miss!”

“If you’ve never tried K & J's Elegant Pastries …. You have to!!!!! I’m a small business bakery owner myself (from home) and this was literally the BEST cupcake I have ever had in my life. Yep, it beat mine! If you’re in the Bham area and want a sweet treat…. This place does not disappoint!!”

“I have been going to this truck since they were going to the bessemer Flea market. Always great service and great food 👍🏽”

“Ah-mazinnnggggggg!!!!!! Very quick, very good, very nice man. It was pouring rain and we were waiting for a concert to start back up. I absolutely loved everything about this food truck. Makes me wish I was a local😔. We don't have burgers like that back in the 850 Florida area. I will be back....might just come back for a burger haha. Again...keep it up it was delicious!!!!! So..soo...sooooo good 😫❤️❤️”

“Philly breakfast wrap and Saturday grits! Best breakfast ever! Best service!”

“Breakfast always good and prompt. Coffee is hot and plentiful. Service is 5 star. Highly recommend Rebecca Whitmire!”

“I have been here 3times back to back and I haven't been disappointed yet.”

“Called in and order some breakfast sandwiches for my kids who were dancing at the Alabama theater, the lady was super nice, food was good and price was great. Would definitely recommend”

“We had tasty burritos. Mine was a fine mushroom and pork one. The atmosphere is quite good. And the wait staff is friendly. Will be going back for more. Recommended for certain.”

“Love this place! My favorite place to eat in Trussville. Service, food, price have always been wonderful!”

“Warning! Be very hungry when you order for this great place. Excellent food super large portions.”

“Love their food! Quality sauces and always delicious!”

“Marta's is an AMAZING bakery mainly because they will work with their customers. Food is subjective, but good service and great people always bring a smile. In this case, in my opinion, the casseroles are wonderful and the crew is even better!”

“Hamburger was delicious as was meat sauce, spaghetti and best green beans ever.”

“AMAZING!! Fresh ingredients, great combination of flavors and the bread was outstanding! Highly recommend”

“Awesome service and even better food. Can't go wrong booking Simone's Kitchen. We hired them at my property for an event and will definitely hire them again!!”

“Delicious food and very friendly employees”

“I just want to say this the best sub shop I ever had!!! The service was so so great I felt like family!!! Everything was cooked to perfection and taste was amazing!!! He put love in every sandwich!! Thank yall so much for making my taste buds so happy!!! Will be back soon !!”

“On Saturday, April 5, 2025, I had my retirement dinner at Culinary Dropout. There were twenty people in my party. Our server Natalie was a "little dynamo". Even the restaurant was crowded due prom season, she got all drink orders promptly. The starters orders arrived soon after. Then the entrees. She was there for drink refills and other requests. She handled the situation with grace, kindness and professionalism. Her and the other wait staff were truly exceptional. The bartenders got drink orders promptly and made to protection. They made my 25 year retirement celebration truly awesome! I will definitely book any future events with this amazing restaurant. Kudos!!!!”

“We went to Magnolia Point for the first time last night and are so glad we did. The food was delicious, service fast and attentive and the prices very reasonable. It’s a great place to take kids because it’s got lots of food they would like (fish tocos, hamburgers, etc) and not too fancy. There’s also a great outdoor patio that we cant wait to try. We’ll be back for sure!”

“We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Texas de Brazil and it was amazing! It was our first time there and definitely will not be our last. Our waiter was outstanding and the food was so good!”

“Came here with my daughter for my birthday, we had Amber as our server who was exceptional! She helped us choose a fun drink to celebrate, food was wonderful, and she gave us a free tiramasu for my birthday. Go see Amber at North Italia!!”

“Ruby Sunshine Homewood was kind enough to donate delicious Sausage and Bacon to our brunch for Labeled and Loved Jefferson County Sisterhood Circle. We are a support group for special needs moms. The managers Marsha and Andrew were very professional .Your generosity was much appreciated❤️ See you soon!”

“I had a great first experience. Kayla was Awesome! I was about to let the third person go ahead of me because I didn't know how or what to order. Kayla encouraged me to go ahead and order that she would assist me. She was patient and guided me in creating a chef kiss bowl that was wonderful!! She gave me a "My pleasure" experience. I will definitely be back, thanks Kayla!”

“We enjoyed our super long visit today! We arrived around 10:30 to get the perfect booth for game watching. We warned our server, Marquiss, that we’d be there for a while. He took EXCELLENT care of us the entire time. He went above and beyond and he deserves some recognition ♥️”

“Caroline really makes this Hattie B’s a wonderful experience right from the very start! She is kind and is so helpful explaining the menu! First impression 11/10! I ordered the sandwich with a side of bacon grits and both were fantastic! I would highly recommend coming here if you visit Nashville. On the flip side, if you ever happen to find yourself in Maine, come visit me at Morning Moose Coffee! You won’t be disappointed!”

“Gotta say a big thank you to Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ in Athens, GA. I drove through there, hoping to get the awesome sounding baked potato that is described on their menu. After ordering my kiddo’s chicken fingers, I asked for the potato only to be told they had run out of them for the night. 😞 when I pulled up to pick up our food,  the chef (Matt) had found out that I had really wanted a potato and so he gave me one for free. That makes potato might’ve been part of his employee meal he was taking home. I don’t know but that gentleman made my night.  by the way, the potato is very good, but the service was even better!”

“Even got a cool 😎 magic show! Everyone was friendly! Good food.”

“Breakfast always good and prompt. Coffee is hot and plentiful. Service is 5 star. Highly recommend Rebecca Whitmire!”

“Arrived appx 8:45a on a Sunday, no wait for a table and service was prompt. Coffee and breakfast came out quickly and was delicious! I had biscuits with chorizo gravy, roasted red peppers (not spicy) and fried eggs. Great job, Frothy Monkey!”

“Tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday! 10/10 recommend! So good! I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl and my husband ordered a beef shawarma wrap- both were great!”

“Got a the steak wrap and it was really good, as well as the red pepper pita chips. Can be a little messy due to the sauces and stuff but otherwise was delicious.”

“I love the deviled eggs and the muffins! Of course the BBQ is delicious but the Pies are a must try! The staff is very prompt and courteous. I use curbside to pick up dinner and it’s convenient especially with all the traffic on 280.”

“The service is always top-notch — fast, friendly, and personal. It’s clear the staff takes pride in what they do, and it shows in the quality of both the food and the experience.”

“Great place and food! Jack the bartender is super nice and fun.”