50 Best American Restaurants near Forestdale

“I ordered through Uber Eats and the food was hot and fresh but I was disappointed when I got regular fries instead of Mex fries. The staff was so pleasant when I called to inform them of the error. One of the managers asked for my address & personally drove my Mex fries to me. That was most definitely above & beyond customer service.“

“General manager is doing great with the trainee and staff he was in the lobby while i dined in saturday our cashier she was simply amazing but he just made me feel so at home this store is always so organized polite and clean so its no wonder he was chosen to train here hes doing a really good job and learning alot can’t wait to find out where his location is so I can check it out as well“

“Can't go wrong with anything here! Amazing food, creative cocktails and fantastic service. Will be back quite a bit, highly recommend!“

“Amazing food and great service. 🙂“

“The service was excellent! Love their gluten free options.❤️“

“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 place is a hidden gem in Pleasant Grove. 15-20 minutes from Birmingham and with the drive. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. The food is very fresh and delicious, you can tell there's a lot of love put into it. There are American choices for the less adventurous eaters and children's menu, also vegetarian options! My personal favorites are the falafel plate, Greek salad, tahini sauce, hummus and baklava. All homemade! Go try it, you won't be disappointed!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in the Birmingham area. I almost always get the fish of the day, served on a grit cake with a cream sauce. Delicious every time!“

“Small place, but very nice and they’ve made awesome use of additional outdoor seating. The menu is small, but extremely well thought out and delicious! We had the smash burger and the French dip. Regular fries and the truffle fries, cheese sticks, and a delicious salad. It was 10/10!“

“Everything I had was great and fresh the atmosphere and energy was amazing I’ll definitely be back“

“Great food and atmosphere ! And the Ashley Mac Burger (only served on Friday and Saturday) is well worth the wait !“

“Highly recommend! I used to go there all the time when I worked closer. BEST DRIVE THRU Servies in alabama! The manager super nice and polite. Good food!“

“It was my very first time here and the service was amazing, I can’t wait to come back and bring me family.“

“10 out of 10 Food and Service was Great from start to finish“

“7.21.26

We came around 1:40 P.M. as a pit-stop from our road trip headed back home, and ChatGPT was right with this spot being top recommended!

My bf had the BBQ chicken sandwich, and I had the chicken quesadilla--both in which were absolutely DEEEEEEE-LICUOUS!!!

We both had the cheese pasta, and that came out terrific, too.

The greeter/cleaning specialist was very much about assisting customers and keeping the place clean for the customers. This young lady definitely makes this spot welcoming.“

“loved loved loved it. highly recommend“

“I came for the first time yesterday to celebrate my partner and I’s anniversary. Wow. I saw great reviews everywhere and somehow yall still out performed them. We were helped by Savannah who was in training and she was marvelous. She was so sweet, checked on us often & was so knowledgeable of what was offered. Also the individual she was training under was able to help with the accommodations we needed due to an allergy. The bottomless tapas were amazing and the mimosas were flowing. Though we had the two servers, everyone really worked together to make sure our experience was amazing. Thank yall so much!“

“Our family (my husband & I & our three toddlers) was in the area today & were recommended Real & Rosemary for lunch. We had a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming & accommodating! The food was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be adding this to our list of favorites in the Birmingham/Homewood area!“

“Excellent cafeteria style food! Love the hamburger steak, the sausage with kraut, and the baked catfish! Always plenty of great sides to go with them. Great food and great people! They've been a staple of Tarrant for at least 30 years, probably longer!“

“Great food and a fancy experience that is very high touch and low worry!“

“Excellent staff and superb menu!! Highly recommend!!“

“This place is absolutely amazing. Took my smokin’ hott wife here on date night. Tiffany was our server and she was amazing. The food is better than a home cooked meal and the price is well worth it. Again ***** 5 STAR“

“I've been driving past this place for months and thought I needed to try it. Today was the day, Chili Cheese dogs for me and Slaw dogs for a co-worker. Fries and Tots too, both of out meals were good, friendly people behind the counter too. Looks like they have a good variety of other standards for this type of small restaurant. I/we'll be back soon. Thanks Guys.“

“Went with my wife and had an incredible experience. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the service was top-notch. Everything exceeded expectations — a true 5-star experience. We will absolutely be coming back.“

“My first time at The Club! I was there for a scholarship dinner and thoroughly impressed. I asked about joining and was told that you had to be recommended. This is definitely a shortcoming for the club as I do not know many people in Alabama. This rule needs to be changed.“

“Breakfast was great and prices nice .“

“Been going for 20+ years. Awesome food and service! Highly recommend.“

“Great food and nice outside table area. Attire is dressy casual“

“Last night I went there beautiful place relaxing Friendly place. I will come again. 10/10“

“Like their food/atmosphere but dang in the last 2-3 weeks their pizzas got smaller! They used be like 16" now they're like 10" and same price and no explanation!!! Disappointed.“

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

“We visited from Texas and were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and food at Urban Cookhouse. I’d be curious to try other sandwiches, but would definitely pair it with more broccoli salad.

Parking: I walked up to the restaurant, but I did notice plenty of street parking available.“

“Try the philly cheese steak! So good!“

“Delicious! Best hamburger and wings. Excellent service from our bartender, Savannah. She's the best!“

“Food is good Fresh as well 10/10“

“The food is great along with the atmosphere. We didn't have to wait on anything the food came out quickly. Devin was out waiter and he was outstanding. He was right there with refills and our food and was just as nice as he could be. We had a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to everyone. Well done“

“I had the opportunity to patronize Slide Cafe this past weekend. It was Valentine's Day weekend, so I expected a longer wait time. I decided to order on-line to help minimize the wait. My order was placed 10:26 and would be ready by 10:41 a.m. The email stated to come to the pickup counter once my order was ready. I arrived at 10:40 and looked for a pick-up station but I didn't see that area to directly go to. I found an "order here" area with individual kiosks that allowed for ordering prior to sitting. I walked near the bar and was greeted, asked did I have a to-go order and my food was bagged and ready as promised. Service and speed were on point. The previous location was smaller, so I was excited to see the newer location. The popularity of the business has grown in the Birmingham community so it's grand to see the business elevate upward as well! The decor was amazingly designed, with black and white colors with an accent of yellow. This instantly created a warming spirit from within. There was ample seating, some located near the window which I loved. The remaining seating areas were spaced out great and even had a seating in a separate section that could host a wedding party, baby shower or birthday celebration. The restaurant offers a different ordering vibe, as mentioned earlier with the kiosks. There was a host present to assist with menu explanations, suggestions and order processes. I think this is smart, to prevent people from ordering errors and skipped bills, allowing the customer to be directly in charge of what the kitchen sees. There are plenty of options like, sauce on the side, omit and add items during ordering. There are some menu items that are specifically crafted by the chef so no modifications can be made to these items. However, so many items are available that something that may be wanted may be purchase a la carte. The kitchen receives the order electronically and the guest is given a number to place on their table. There are servers to bring the food to the table as well. The owners are the final point of expediting, which is brilliantly done. They provide the final quality control before the meal reaches the guest. This remains me of Gordon Ramsey service because if it doesn't meet Chef Racquel's standards, it's not going out! With a name like Slide Cafe, the menu does include different brunch or lunch slider options, like steak and eggs (steak=brisket), chicken & waffle slider and break-fast slide with bacon and Conecuh sausage! How about a burger, grilled chicken or crab cake slider if breakfast is not on your mind. Omelets, breakfast platters (small or large), seafood options like shrimp or salmon and grits, pork chop & gravy, signature hash skillets topped with various house-made sauces and vegan options as well! Bottled soda, tea and lemonade were available as well as a full bar for mimosas and mixed drinks. They even have a soul food menu on the weekend with whole fried okra, lamb chops, jerk oxtails and more. I think that is perfect to take home if you come to dine in for brunch! Now, let's take about the food. I ordered the Catfish and grits, Chicken and Gravy slider w/ a fried egg and cheese and a House Lemonade. My total was less than $30, which I feel is ok with the amount of food provide. The slider was packaged in a Styrofoam container. The Catfish & Grits were accented nicely with parsley garnish is a plastic meal-prep container, perfect to reuse for something else. The slider, yes, amazing any day. They are called sliders, but they really are sandwiches! The chicken breast was seasoned in and out, fried beautifully, crispy and juicy. The biscuit was definitely homemade and moist, fluffy, yet firm to hold everything together. I ordered the gravy on the side, which came in a 4-6-ounce bowl and used a dunking action to indulge. The gravy is homemade, rich and peppery. 10/10! The lemonade was not just powered Country Time lemonade. There was a real tangy and not overly sweetness to it. I drink some of it down and adde“

“Wow, wow, wow. When I asked the waiter, how long the restaurant had been there, I was almost mad at myself when he told me it has been in Birmingham eight years. Why didn’t I find this place sooner? I went with my sister and my brother-in-law for dinner, we felt like we were eating in the French quarter. It’s the best Cajun food I’ve had north of New Orleans. You must try the shrimp, poor boy, better yet get the surf and turf because the roast beef will blow your mind. My sister and I also had the gumbo, the hush puppies are Devine, succotash was really good, and oh my wonderful tastebuds, the muffaletta was something like you would have on Bourbon Street. If you like Cajun food, this place has great food and a fun environment with lots of outdoor seating. Dog friendly to boot! I highly recommend that you try this at least once if you live in Birmingham or are visiting.“

“Our server, Carlos was excellent as was food. But i left unhappy. When my eggs arrived I wanted salt and pepper. The pepper grinder was empty. Carlos was busy with another customer so i asked another server for some pepper and handed him the empty. He said “ok” and went to the server station. He did something at that station for a minute. Then refilled some water glasses. Then took an order. Then delivered food to another table. Meanwhile my eggs were getting cold. I finally got up and took pepper from an empty table. Very frustrating for a server to ignore and blow off a customer simply because they aren't your table.“

“Great atmosphere, super staff, top notch food & drinks!“

“Love the food service is good food good great conversation“

“Amazing atmosphere and the food is so good! 10/10 recommend!! Me and my son loved it!“

“Great place to have an event! Kristin and her staff are awesome! Highly recommend“

“Great food; quick, courteous service; reasonable pricing. My new favorite place for a "special breakfast."“

“Absolutely divine food. Very glad we choose to try you. We got take away“

“I’m a trucker and I’ve been to this place 2 times. N this is some good eating.“

“Came in for a quick lunch with my husband before a movie! We really enjoyed our double bacon burgers. 🍔 if you are thinking about getting some fry’s just do it!“

“I am so happy that Zoes Kitchen BHM is back! All of the original menu items are available. Had lunch there this week and enjoyed the Grilled Chicken Pita with Slaw and extra slaw for my side—thought I had died and gone to Heaven!“

“Great food, fabulous service, and friendly faces! And, they stay open later!“

“Very good sandwiches! I know that they source locally and, because of that, they charge a premium..but I knocked off one star because paying almost $17 for a sandwich and bag of chips hurts the wallet just a little. If the sandwich’s were at a lower price point, I’d probably grab lunch here more frequently. But at this price point, it’s more of an occasional “treat yourself” lunch. Definitely worth trying them out though! I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve tried on the menu. Especially the Cuban.“