Not a professional place to take someone. Unless you want to be kicked out of your table within 1h. This has never happened to me before where you check in and the hostess greets you by telling you that you have to be out within an hour because there is another reservation for the table -and you have not even seated at the table. Worst…the hostess came a second time to the table to say that we had to leave because there was another reservation. Food was average- nothing special. Not coming back. Embarrassing to have to apologize to a visiting guest for this situation. Classless
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Cauliflower, Seared Salmon, Short Ribs
Dave Steiner
The food was good but not special, except for the duck nachos, which were the highlight of our meal. The service was excellent. We will probably eat here again but not anytime in the near future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wesley Palmer Jr.
Top 3 in my book. Unbelievable. Mongolian Beef is all I need to say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carson Khalidi
The food I must say is not very good. The menu is interesting and exciting until it gets on your table and your portion is tiny and the taste is not matching the price you are paying for the food. The service was no problem though. Our waitress took good care of us and the restaurant was a little bit crammed but they dont have much space to work with overall I give a 3/10 on the food. 6/10 on service. 6/10 atmosphere. I wont personally go back to eat here again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Kaye Sharp MPT, WHC
Great service, amazing food , and a really cool atmosphere! Our server gave us the rundown of weekday specials- lots of options and tapas all during the week :) Everything we ordered was fantastic: lettuce wraps , bao buns, fried katsu chicken, and Mongolian beef rice bowl . Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Speedy Gonzales
Hello, I was reaching out about my experience at the bar tonight (12/26/25). When we sat down the bartender never said hello or how are you just asked if we wanted water . Honestly we could have got over that especially because we were in excited for the bao buns but within 5 minutes a server came from the back and started polishing her silverware at the bar! It was so loud and annoying we grabbed our check and left without ordering the bao buns. My boyfriend and I work at a restaurant and literally just got off of our shifts. We wish that we would’ve been treated the way we treat our guest instead we were made to feel like a problem.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Chanelle Phillips
East West is such a great spot with an awesome vibe. The atmosphere is stylish but still relaxed, making it perfect for a night out. The duck nachos are a must! crispy, flavorful, and totally addictive. The West Wings were juicy with just the right amount of kick, and the Mongolian ribeye was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Henry K Johnson
Electric
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Who Is She
Now why haven’t I been here before?! This is truly a hidden gem and after today, it has officially entered my Top 3 (and it’s not number 3). Beth, our bartender, was the sweetest. She’s new behind the bar but you would never know it friendly, attentive, and she made me one of the best lemon drops I’ve had in Birmingham. She nailed it. Let’s talk about the food because WOW. The service was immaculate everything came out fast but not rushed. Just perfect timing so you can enjoy each plate and still be in and out if you’re on lunch or a date. The flavor? To the T. Every single bite was “yum… WOW.” Ask Beth, I said it out loud every time. We ordered the West Wings well-done and crispy soooo good. The sauce is everything. The grilled short ribs? Tender, flavorful, you can see it in my video perfection. My date got the chicken lettuce wraps and he would NOT stop talking about them. He loved them. Then the star arrived: the pan-seared salmon. Crispy skin, beautifully cooked just like the chef recommends, and that lemongrass-soy-butter sauce in the picture? I had to ask for extra to-go.That’s how good it was. And let me say this… I thought I didn’t even like risotto, but I was wrong. The sauce added underneath, the flavor, the texture so good. It was cooked perfectly. Another surprise win on the plate. The ambiance is perfect dim, intimate, cozy, and such a vibe. Great for a date, a chill night out, or even a solo meal. I love a restaurant with atmosphere, and this one delivers without trying too hard. They even have great weekly specials! I’m honestly so happy I found this place. I will absolutely be back to try more of the menu. EastWest just earned a new regular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Peters
This place is awesome. The duck nachos are so good, the Shishito peppers were delicious, the bread pudding was great. Couldn't have been more impressed!
Highly recommend the bao buns. Sasha was our server and she was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nyna Lynn
We came in for dinner before a concert last night. Service was very quick and efficient, and the food and drinks were delicious! Our server Rachel provided fantastic drink and appetizer recommendations, be sure to try the duck nachos and fried cauliflower!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheau Lam
Good food. Date night atmosphere. Highly recommend making a reservation for this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine
I came here with my family. We loved it! Food was amazing and service was really fast! Would definitely recommend for other family members and friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Anderson
East West was an awesome place to eat. The food and service exceptional, especially our server Beth. The cocktails weren’t on par with the food but we still enjoyed our experience and can’t wait to go back
Not a professional place to take someone. Unless you want to be kicked out of your table within 1h. This has never happened to me before where you check in and the hostess greets you by telling you that you have to be out within an hour because there is another reservation for the table -and you have not even seated at the table. Worst…the hostess came a second time to the table to say that we had to leave because there was another reservation. Food was average- nothing special. Not coming back. Embarrassing to have to apologize to a visiting guest for this situation. Classless
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Cauliflower, Seared Salmon, Short Ribs
The food was good but not special, except for the duck nachos, which were the highlight of our meal. The service was excellent. We will probably eat here again but not anytime in the near future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Top 3 in my book. Unbelievable. Mongolian Beef is all I need to say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food I must say is not very good. The menu is interesting and exciting until it gets on your table and your portion is tiny and the taste is not matching the price you are paying for the food. The service was no problem though. Our waitress took good care of us and the restaurant was a little bit crammed but they dont have much space to work with overall I give a 3/10 on the food. 6/10 on service. 6/10 atmosphere. I wont personally go back to eat here again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great service, amazing food , and a really cool atmosphere! Our server gave us the rundown of weekday specials- lots of options and tapas all during the week :) Everything we ordered was fantastic: lettuce wraps , bao buns, fried katsu chicken, and Mongolian beef rice bowl . Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hello, I was reaching out about my experience at the bar tonight (12/26/25). When we sat down the bartender never said hello or how are you just asked if we wanted water . Honestly we could have got over that especially because we were in excited for the bao buns but within 5 minutes a server came from the back and started polishing her silverware at the bar! It was so loud and annoying we grabbed our check and left without ordering the bao buns. My boyfriend and I work at a restaurant and literally just got off of our shifts. We wish that we would’ve been treated the way we treat our guest instead we were made to feel like a problem.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
East West is such a great spot with an awesome vibe. The atmosphere is stylish but still relaxed, making it perfect for a night out. The duck nachos are a must! crispy, flavorful, and totally addictive. The West Wings were juicy with just the right amount of kick, and the Mongolian ribeye was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Electric
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Now why haven’t I been here before?! This is truly a hidden gem and after today, it has officially entered my Top 3 (and it’s not number 3).
Beth, our bartender, was the sweetest. She’s new behind the bar but you would never know it friendly, attentive, and she made me one of the best lemon drops I’ve had in Birmingham. She nailed it.
Let’s talk about the food because WOW. The service was immaculate everything came out fast but not rushed. Just perfect timing so you can enjoy each plate and still be in and out if you’re on lunch or a date. The flavor? To the T. Every single bite was “yum… WOW.” Ask Beth, I said it out loud every time.
We ordered the West Wings well-done and crispy soooo good. The sauce is everything.
The grilled short ribs? Tender, flavorful, you can see it in my video perfection.
My date got the chicken lettuce wraps and he would NOT stop talking about them. He loved them.
Then the star arrived: the pan-seared salmon. Crispy skin, beautifully cooked just like the chef recommends, and that lemongrass-soy-butter sauce in the picture? I had to ask for extra to-go.That’s how good it was. And let me say this… I thought I didn’t even like risotto, but I was wrong. The sauce added underneath, the flavor, the texture so good. It was cooked perfectly. Another surprise win on the plate.
The ambiance is perfect dim, intimate, cozy, and such a vibe. Great for a date, a chill night out, or even a solo meal. I love a restaurant with atmosphere, and this one delivers without trying too hard. They even have great weekly specials!
I’m honestly so happy I found this place. I will absolutely be back to try more of the menu. EastWest just earned a new regular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome. The duck nachos are so good, the Shishito peppers were delicious, the bread pudding was great. Couldn't have been more impressed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Highly recommend the bao buns. Sasha was our server and she was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came in for dinner before a concert last night. Service was very quick and efficient, and the food and drinks were delicious! Our server Rachel provided fantastic drink and appetizer recommendations, be sure to try the duck nachos and fried cauliflower!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. Date night atmosphere. Highly recommend making a reservation for this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here with my family. We loved it! Food was amazing and service was really fast! Would definitely recommend for other family members and friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
East West was an awesome place to eat. The food and service exceptional, especially our server Beth. The cocktails weren’t on par with the food but we still enjoyed our experience and can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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