Satterfield's Restaurant

I used to absolutely love this place, but after booking the private room for an event TWICE in two separate years, them double booking, and pushing us to the side both years I will never be back. Yes, this happened twice to our company. Feels like it’s not an actual mistake, but moreso someone else was given priority after booking. Horrible horrible service. You’re supposed to be a fine dining restaurant. Get it together.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

really nice, all aspects

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the baked oyster and they are simply delicious highly recommend them, service top notch!!! This is a hidden gem in vestavia
Also the frito misto is amazing definitely coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our server Kenneth was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

I really hate leaving a poor review, but my husband and I were so disappointed after looking forward to trying this place. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the staff was welcoming even though my online reservation didn’t come through right away.

My husband had the redfish and I ordered the filet mignon — both were just okay, not great for the price. Lacked seasoning and flavor. Raw oysters were excellent meanwhile Caesar salad had an overwhelming fishy taste. I requested broccoli but got asparagus instead, which wasn’t a big deal. The real issue was the potato galette — completely undercooked. When I mentioned it, our server kept saying, “That’s how they’re supposed to be,” which felt dismissive. She was kind but clearly inexperienced. She also said she’d remove $15, but the bill didn’t reflect it.

A gentleman with silver hair, serving a nearby private room, checked on us several times and was wonderful — professional, kind, and the highlight of our visit.

Beautiful atmosphere and great potential, but the food and service just didn’t meet expectations this time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

Nice white table cloth restaurant. Done very well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stylish and welcoming with Southern sophistication

The Best of Everything! We will be back!🥰

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

May be the best steak in have ever has

Kenneth, Crystal and food were great !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was over priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I'm not sure how or why this place is considered nice or fancy. Not even sure why the prices are what they are.
Came here on a Friday at 8pm, its super cramped, loud, very bright. Olive garden or chillis gives a better ambiance for 1/3 the price.

I ordered a long island, it took 13 minutes to get my drink and the glass I was served was broken. I asked for a new glass and it took another 12. 25 min to get 1 drink lol.

I ordered the beef tenderloin medium well, it was barely medium rare. Fine I'll bring it home and finish cooking it tomorrow for lunch. My wife is vegetarian and got the vegetable plate. Everything was bland and flavorless.

139 dollars and we both left disappointed and ripped off. We can confidently file this one under not going back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

I just got back from my first visit to Satterfield's. My family booked a private room to celebrate my uncle's 80th birthday; I was unsure what to expect from a place so far above my usual haunts. What I got was a friendly, family atmosphere and fantastic food.

Our majordomo for the evening was Kenneth, and it seemed like he was everywhere at once taking care of our enormous group. All the orders were delivered with precision, and he never let my glass of sweet tea get too low even though I drink like a camel. He was quick with answers to questions my aunt had about the food. I'm sure the rest of the staff maintains a similar level of service, but if you draw Kenneth for your table, you're in good hands.

For starters, we had the usual bread and corn muffins-- absolutely fantastic-- along with fried okra and cheese plates. Everything was absolutely delicious, although I think I was the only blue cheese aficionado in the group. I would've wolfed down every wedge on the table (and would've paid for it later) but I knew I had something good coming for my main.

Most of the party tried the shrimp and grits or the redfish that was on the menu tonight, and everyone loved both dishes. The shoestring French fries were a popular addon as well, and my cousin tried the gazpacho soup (after we explained that yes, it's not supposed to be piping hot). One of our party ordered the pork chop and it was enormous and looked fantastic.

For myself, I did what I always do when I try a restaurant for the first time, I ordered something simple. I like to start with a dish where the skill of the chef is going to be front and center, so I picked the vegetable platter. And it did not disappoint. Oftentimes restaurants will just drown their vegetables in butter and salt to appeal to the palate, but everything was spiced and sauced with a careful hand. Asparagus spears and greens were hearty and earthy; the new potatoes and grilled zuchini were savory and balanced nicely with wilted spinach in a citrusy sauce. The highlights were definitely the corn and roasted tomatoes, which tasted like they'd just come out of the field that morning. All of this was served around a bowl of their wonderful grits, and I cleaned my plate.

Dessert for the evening was a birthday cake, so I wasn't able to try the beignets that Satterfield's is so famous for. I nearly asked for a to-go order. Next time.

I don't know when I might get to return to Satterfield's in the future, but I know when I do I'll enjoy the trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fabulous 🥂! The bartender Katleen made it so fun for us. The food was wonderful. Highly recommended.
PS. We loved that they don’t screw you over on drinks …. As many other restaurants in BHM do these days.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was my first visit, and the atmosphere was incredibly pleasant. I highly recommend making a reservation—we were lucky there was an available table with no wait. Every dish we tried was delicious, though the portions were a bit on the smaller side. Our server, Danielle, was kind, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable. This is definitely a great spot for a date night, and I would absolutely recommend it :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5