20 Best American Restaurants in Birmingham

“Great service, food and atmosphere.“

“Service was great! Very nice atmosphere, and classy without being stuffy. Our food was overall very good, our omelette could have used a bit of seasoning, and something to brighten it up a bit, but that could be a matter of preference. I would definitely recommend eating here, the positives were way more notable than any negatives.“

“Great drinks and night scene. Had a lot of fun their last night.“

“Love everything about Shift and I will be back!! My only issue was my reservation was taken for 5 guests at 8:15 pm and we waited 40 minutes for our table. We did have comfortable seats at the bar so that made up for the wait. Everyone was so accommodating and Lance personalized our evening with his travel tales. Cocktails, live music and small plates were outstanding!! Thank you for a lovely & memorable evening!“

“I've been to the restaurant quite a few times and would definitely recommend my friends and family to check it out. The food is amazing.“

“Stopped in for a cup of tea. The valet snd hostess were lovely. I think our waitress (Katie) was having a bad night ...no greeting, no smile, no options 😐 But we enjoyed our time at the Daxton, anyway, and will return for a more substantial visit.“

“On Set. 19, I brought my 96-yr-old mom here for a drink and hors d'oeuvres. I had sent a note on the online reservation form that we would appreciate a quiet table. The receptionist had knowledge of the request without my saying anything, and immediately showed me three locations she thought would suit. I wish I had gotten her name, for management to commend her. (We arrived at 5:15, which should help you know to whom I refer.) We sat in a booth, and our server, Usama, made our nearly 3-hr (!) visit truly joyful and perfect! Again, management - please take note. We agreed that he was the best waiter either of us have ever had - attentive, fun and funny, and going the extra mile in tailoring our drinks to our (sweet-tooth!) tastes, and making us feel welcome and special. This was likely my mom's final "fancy" outing, and I am so grateful to Usama for making it perfect. Kudos also to the chefs. Our 3 dishes were superb - beef tips, shrimp, hummus.“

“Iconic Avocado Toast, puts the rest to SHAME!! We are right across the street from this gem and no only is the food always supurb, the staff is always on point and they run our food to us at no charge if we need them to. The truffle fries and a cheeseburger are my fave guilty pleasures.“

“Hazel’s is one of those no-brainer places you hit with friends or family when you’re looking for something casual. Some dishes are better than others but overall the seafood is fresh and tasty. The servers have all been very tentative and nice over the years which makes for a positive experience. This is definitely a place I will continue to patron and recommend.“

“A special day. A special night. Couldn't be better. Arranged by our son and daughter. The waiter did everything, except eat our food. The wines were a delight and the steak and salmon were prepared with artistry. He guided us with each entre and the salad was shared by us with dressing aside. Wine, was by the glass and was both red and white and light, semidry and elegant. Our perfect dinner ended the perfect evening. Thank you 220 Merrill for a wonderful 50th.“

“An attentive and friendly staff, premium cocktails, great food and a lovely atmosphere can all be found at The Birmingham Pub!“

“Always consistently good beer, food, and service. We stop in whenever we're in town.“

“Food is really good. Place could be kept cleaner. Floor food on it dirty. tables and counter by window not wiped after people eat on them.“

“Had brunch here with my husband. We had the Southern Cali Omelette n Smoked Salmon Omelette which was delicious. The staffs were friendly n the place very pleasant. Will recommend this place to friends back home in Malaysia. Will visit the place again.“

“Very fancy and expensive restaurant. One of the few restaurants in metro Detroit (and likely the whole of Michigan) that serves Baked Alaska. They do not flame it in front of you nor does it come with sparklers like some restaurants may do. Still it was delicious. Jamie was a great waitress, friendly and in a good mood. There is no parking lot for Forrest, however after 5:30 pm and on weekends you can use the AAA Birmingham parking lot which is right next door. Very nice interior. The water glasses are small. There is a candle at the table.“

“Let me just say I didn't actually go in but I placed a special order over the phone. I spoke with Adrienne and it was a great experience. She did a wonderful job, I will absolutely be going in person now.“

“Love this place been coming here for years“

“I loved the movie and would like to see it again“

“Company Holiday Party!! Food is always fantastic, and drink service for SO many people in the back room was amazing as always.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing food!! Nothing I don’t love ❤️“