Helen is one of the best values downtown, dollar for dollar, especially for lunch. I love this place. Try the smoked chicken, try the field peas, try whatever the special is that day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Westyn Hilliard
This restaurant is top notch! I’m from out of town, and was in birmingham for the weekend. I had dinner reservations somewhere else for the wife and I and ended up canceling once we came across this place. They welcomed us last minute. Walked in and the restaurant smelled so good. Was seated and promptly welcomed with a glass of water. We ordered the biscuits (are pictured) as the appetizer and the butter was SO good. we split a salad, that was so fresh and the dressing was light. She had the roasted chicken and i had a CAB Filet, and we shared some potato’s. The potato’s were really good with a nice crust on the outside and soft on the inside. Chicken was good, and the filet was one of the best ones i’ve ever had. Spot on! Our waiter also mentioned that they change the menu every few days which is great because the same thing gets old. We also got two drinks, that were really good as well. Ease of access is important to me when rating a restaurant, and most downtown restaurants don’t cut it. Luckily i was staying across the street and was able to walk, but for their sake i will say there is a parking garage across the street. If im ever back in Birmingham, I WILL be back!
Overall a good place to eat! The chicken was unfortunately really dry, but the lamb was cooked well. Our sides were perfectly fine. The drinks were fantastic and our waitress was friendly, fast, and helpful in her suggestions. It was extremely loud in there but a packed house says something!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jerry Hagerty
Great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Angel Biscuits
Will Hall
Best dinner of the year. Drinks were great, steak was perfect and the corn ribs were the best tasting corn of my life. Will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Corso
Of all the incredible restaurants in Birmingham, Helen is one of our favorites
I had an unforgettable dining experience at Helen in Birmingham. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. My server, Tessa, delivered impeccable service. She was warm, attentive, and professional without ever being overbearing.
The ambience was beautiful, striking the perfect balance between refined and inviting, making it an ideal spot for fine dining in BHAM. The menu was creative and memorable (the beef cheeks were truly some of the best I’ve ever had), and the price point felt more than fair given the outstanding quality.
Helen is absolutely a must-visit for anyone seeking world-class dining in Birmingham. I can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cayla Ash
Had the most amazing server Feyard! Met him the night before, he told us to come have lunch! We are from out of town. Such a great experience, food was absolutely fabulous, so glad we got to experience it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Alford
We dined at Helen for the first time last night. The atmosphere was very nice and the wait staff was wonderful! However, the food was quite disappointing. My husband ordered the grouper and it was a small portion that was quite dry and lacked flavor. My steak was not prepared as requested and was very tough. The table sides were decent but basic dishes. I had read some reviews and had high expectations for our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Jack Zhao
I ordered the New York Strip, and it turned out to be extremely salty. The wait time was a bit long, but I can understand that. I’ve been to many steakhouses, but this one, oh my gosh—not only was the steak overly salty, even the salad (I believe it was called green wedge) was very salty too. Since I was in a rush, I decided to just eat it instead of sending it back, but it really wasn’t enjoyable. The meal felt more like a struggle than a dinner.
My husband Greg and I were there for dinner last night. We had the most delicious meal ever! My husband traveled extensively around the world for his job and we both have traveled quite a bit. This meal was at very top of our list. My husband had the 14 oz bone -in filet. It was so full of flavor and very tender. I had the short rib. This is a dish I will get once again. So very tender, so full of flavor and so very filling. The Best Ever. Seriously. The potatoes were scrumptious and flavorful. As if those dishes were not tasty enough, our server Tessa suggested the Tiramisu. Oh my!!!! The layers of flavor were beyond wonderful!!! The coffee crunch and also topping were very decorative. We so enjoyed our server Tessa who explained everything to a tee!! Thank you for such a decadent experience at your restaurant.♥️
Raimond Scawo
The duck confit was tender and flavorful, paired with seasonal root vegetables that brought sweetness without being heavy. Service was polished and warm, and the intimate, candlelit dining room gave the evening a cozy, refined feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Duwayne Dale
EVERYTHING was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
José Guillermo Peñalver
Such a great experience! Our waiter Matthew was awesome—super knowledgeable, polite, and gave us just the right amount of attention without hovering. He really made the night enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the biscuits are a total standout—you’ll see them on every table, and there’s definitely a reason why!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Angel Biscuits
Jennifer
Fantastic - our evening at Helen could not have been better. The wait staff is polite and informative sharing suggestions on wine pairings as well as explanations when needed. The John Dory was outstanding. Perfection. A fine cuisine jewel in Paris.
Helen is one of the best values downtown, dollar for dollar, especially for lunch. I love this place. Try the smoked chicken, try the field peas, try whatever the special is that day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is top notch! I’m from out of town, and was in birmingham for the weekend. I had dinner reservations somewhere else for the wife and I and ended up canceling once we came across this place. They welcomed us last minute. Walked in and the restaurant smelled so good. Was seated and promptly welcomed with a glass of water. We ordered the biscuits (are pictured) as the appetizer and the butter was SO good. we split a salad, that was so fresh and the dressing was light. She had the roasted chicken and i had a CAB Filet, and we shared some potato’s. The potato’s were really good with a nice crust on the outside and soft on the inside. Chicken was good, and the filet was one of the best ones i’ve ever had. Spot on! Our waiter also mentioned that they change the menu every few days which is great because the same thing gets old. We also got two drinks, that were really good as well.
Ease of access is important to me when rating a restaurant, and most downtown restaurants don’t cut it. Luckily i was staying across the street and was able to walk, but for their sake i will say there is a parking garage across the street. If im ever back in Birmingham, I WILL be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Angel Biscuits, Yukon Gold Potatoes
Overall a good place to eat! The chicken was unfortunately really dry, but the lamb was cooked well. Our sides were perfectly fine. The drinks were fantastic and our waitress was friendly, fast, and helpful in her suggestions. It was extremely loud in there but a packed house says something!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Angel Biscuits
Best dinner of the year. Drinks were great, steak was perfect and the corn ribs were the best tasting corn of my life. Will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Of all the incredible restaurants in Birmingham, Helen is one of our favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Angel Biscuits, Yukon Gold Potatoes
I had an unforgettable dining experience at Helen in Birmingham. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. My server, Tessa, delivered impeccable service. She was warm, attentive, and professional without ever being overbearing.
The ambience was beautiful, striking the perfect balance between refined and inviting, making it an ideal spot for fine dining in BHAM. The menu was creative and memorable (the beef cheeks were truly some of the best I’ve ever had), and the price point felt more than fair given the outstanding quality.
Helen is absolutely a must-visit for anyone seeking world-class dining in Birmingham. I can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the most amazing server Feyard! Met him the night before, he told us to come have lunch! We are from out of town. Such a great experience, food was absolutely fabulous, so glad we got to experience it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We dined at Helen for the first time last night. The atmosphere was very nice and the wait staff was wonderful! However, the food was quite disappointing. My husband ordered the grouper and it was a small portion that was quite dry and lacked flavor. My steak was not prepared as requested and was very tough. The table sides were decent but basic dishes. I had read some reviews and had high expectations for our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
I ordered the New York Strip, and it turned out to be extremely salty. The wait time was a bit long, but I can understand that. I’ve been to many steakhouses, but this one, oh my gosh—not only was the steak overly salty, even the salad (I believe it was called green wedge) was very salty too. Since I was in a rush, I decided to just eat it instead of sending it back, but it really wasn’t enjoyable. The meal felt more like a struggle than a dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
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My husband Greg and I were there for dinner last night. We had the most delicious meal ever! My husband traveled extensively around the world for his job and we both have traveled quite a bit. This meal was at very top of our list. My husband had the 14 oz bone -in filet. It was so full of flavor and very tender. I had the short rib. This is a dish I will get once again. So very tender, so full of flavor and so very filling. The Best Ever. Seriously. The potatoes were scrumptious and flavorful. As if those dishes were not tasty enough, our server Tessa suggested the Tiramisu. Oh my!!!! The layers of flavor were beyond wonderful!!! The coffee crunch and also topping were very decorative. We so enjoyed our server Tessa who explained everything to a tee!! Thank you for such a decadent experience at your restaurant.♥️
The duck confit was tender and flavorful, paired with seasonal root vegetables that brought sweetness without being heavy. Service was polished and warm, and the intimate, candlelit dining room gave the evening a cozy, refined feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EVERYTHING was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great experience! Our waiter Matthew was awesome—super knowledgeable, polite, and gave us just the right amount of attention without hovering. He really made the night enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the biscuits are a total standout—you’ll see them on every table, and there’s definitely a reason why!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Angel Biscuits
Fantastic - our evening at Helen could not have been better. The wait staff is polite and informative sharing suggestions on wine pairings as well as explanations when needed. The John Dory was outstanding. Perfection. A fine cuisine jewel in Paris.
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