22 Best American Restaurants in Birmingham

“Came here for a date night and it worked perfectly. The room has a warm glow and the cocktails were well crafted. The Bronzino was delicate and flaky. If I had to nitpick, the wings could have used a bit more heat, but the flavor was still great.“

“Great service, food and atmosphere.“

“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.“

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

“Everything was great. Great musician. Food was good. Drinks were great. Nice ambiance. We did not get served right away, waited 10-15 min to get served. A table that sat after us were attended to first. If not that, I would have left a 30% tip vs 20%.“

“Hazels has a wonderful quarterly rotating menu, and the fresh options are off the charts. Worth the drive to Birmingham for this one. The quality is very good and they take a lot of care in their service and space. Highly recommend- there’s something for everyone!“

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

“Townhouse is the place to go for a great personable and easy going experience. They pride themselves in a true guest experience that feels cozy and welcoming. A real neighborhood bar with elevated comfort food. No bells and whistles, not over the top when you just want to sit back and enjoy the moment.“

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

“The atmosphere is amazing; your eyes will wander around to try to see everything. The food was delicious; we had brunch. The service was poor; it took over 15 minutes for someone to bring us water and take our drink order. Our server was very slow (not the same person who took our drink order); we had to ask another server to get her for us so we could ask questions about our bill.“

“Excellent meal from start to finish. We celebrated our anniversary here and it was among the best service we have received at any restaurant.

The meal started with a nice note waiting at our table and a couple of glasses of champagne, bread service was provided - very good focaccia style with high quality side of olive oil.

We ordered two apps , the black rice arancini with crab and the yellowfin crudo. Both were outstanding and I was surprised when the arancini was served made from the black rice which is a staple on their menu. I may not have read the menu right but wasn’t expecting that. Very unique texture and great flavors for an arancini which we like to order at many different restaurants.

The crudo was extremely fresh and very light with complex flavors and not overly acidic. The fish shined thru. Next we split the pink Caesar which was a unique take on a Caesar that I believe had walnuts in lieu of traditional croutons and once again very fresh and delicious flavor for a salad. The dressing was lighter and less salty than many Caesar dressings but you could still taste some anchovy.

At this point the meal was going great and our server and the kitchen continued to time it perfectly. Our server also provided knowledgeable recommendations and reserved the last fish special for us which he had asked us when we began ordering - a touch that I appreciated as this turned out to be the highlight of the meal before dessert.

The entree was a grilled turbot - not a fish I am familiar with and our server explained it is similar to a Dover sole. Spot on. Grilled perfectly with a texture less flaky than typical sole and reminding me a bit more of a swordfish. One of the best pieces of fish I’ve had dining out.

We finished the meal by ordering the baked Alaska which was great and not a dessert I personally had eaten before. Quite the presentation. That said our server also added us a comped piece of the chocolate cake which I believe is flourless and my wife and I were both surprised to find that we enjoyed it even more than the baked Alaska as it wasn’t on our radar to order.

Samy and Matt have quite a team going at forest and the kitchen is on point. Multiple check ins from management and our server while also allowing us plenty of time to celebrate our night together. We’ve been fans of Phoenicia and Layla for many years but I would honestly say that this meal at Forest elevated it to their top restaurant in my mind. This is the level of service that you look for when celebrating but you could tell that the restaurant is consistently very busy as even every seat at the bar was full during our meal.

Last addition is that the updated interior was very nice and the vibe of the restaurant was intimate and easy to have a good conversation. Also had friendly patrons we chatted with sitting next to us.

4th or 5th time I’ve eaten there and never been disappointed but this meal was above and beyond and exceeded all expectations. Thanks“

“Teuta Birmingham delivers absolutely outstanding quality and service\. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to getting results, Teuta goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is handled with care\. The level of attention, communication, and expertise is exceptional.

Queen Teuta herself would be proud of the strength, quality, and first class service that carries her name. If you’re looking for done with professionalism, integrity, and excellence, I highly recommend Teuta Birmingham. Five stars all the way!“

“We absolutely loved the Rugby Grill. It is literally our new favorite restaurant in Birmingham. Every single part of the experience was perfection. We loved the beautiful atmosphere, awesome service and, most of all, the incredible food! The brussel sprout appetizer, halibut and rare-to-find fresh caught salmon dishes were exceptionally fresh, and prepared with the perfect flavors and temperatures. It’s only a matter of time before more people find out about this Birmingham gem now that it’s reopened. Just the perfect dinner!“

“Love this place been coming here for years“

“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.“

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

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

“Fun casual dining- great food, good service!“

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

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

“Always accommodating and terrific for a few people or even when you have a large party or event. I have enjoyed the relationship with management and the staff for several years! It's one of my "go to" places! Thx for a great experience last night on February 25th/2022!“

“We love coming to this place for lunch when we are in the area. Great food with timely service. Not to mention the delicious cookies.“