We had to wait a while to get in, but the food was excellent. The waiter also recommended pairing an excellent wine with my fish. Finished the night off with a chocolate bourbon cake .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whitefish Topped with Jumbo Lumb Crab
Chelsea W
I had a really nice meal here with my parents celebrating my mom's birthday last weekend. I'm still thinking about how delicious my salmon salad was...we had east coast oysters too and having lived in Maine for years I can assure you these are the best I've had outside of New England...so fresh and delicious and the house Mignonette is wonderful. Tom and Julia were excellent servers, gave great recommendations, prompt professional and friendly service and they checked in often. For a great, authentic seafood experience I highly recommend streetside seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Salim
Found this place on a whim and couldn't be happier we did. High quality food that still has a laid back atmosphere in a nice part of town...no stuffiness of a higher end steak house at all (very refreshing). Great menu that has some non-seafood options if you're just not wanting seafood. Probably the best crab cakes we've every had (we ordered a second round of those). Highly recommended and we will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Kassab
Streetside Seafood is an absolute must-visit! From the moment we sat down, our experience was elevated by the incredible service from our waitress, Julia — truly one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She went completely above and beyond, was attentive without being overbearing, and made the entire evening feel effortless and special.
She even recommended and helped create a drink that honestly deserves to be named after her — “The Julia.” Huge shoutout as well to Jordan, the bartender, who absolutely nailed it. The drink was perfection.
It’s rare to come across service this genuine and exceptional these days, and Julia truly exemplifies what outstanding hospitality should look like. Because of her alone, we will absolutely be back — and asking for her every time.
On top of all of that, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the entire experience exceeded expectations. We couldn’t recommend Streetside Seafood more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan \u0026 Grace Poole
Had a wonderful time last night with my family! The vibe, the staff the food and of course the drinks were all excellent! Can’t wait to come back! Keep up the good work! 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark L
Our recent dinner at Streetside Seafood in downtown Birmingham was an unforgettable experience! Nestled on Pierce Street, this intimate spot boasts a cozy, nautical-inspired vibe with exposed brick, soft lighting, and a welcoming bar area, perfect for a romantic evening or special night out. It's upscale yet relaxed, making it feel like a hidden treasure in the heart of the city.
For my entree, I chose the Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail, and it was sheer perfection! The filet was incredibly tender, with a bold pepper crust and rich port wine mushroom demi-glace, served alongside Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The added lobster tail was succulent and buttery, creating an indulgent surf-and-turf combination that highlighted the freshness and quality of their ingredients. My partner opted for the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes as her main dish, and they were outstanding, packed with sweet, lump crab meat, lightly breaded for a crispy exterior, and served with house-made tartar sauce and fresh sides. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying, without any unnecessary fillers.
The service truly made the evening special; our waitress Chris was amazing! She was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu. Her warm personality and efficiency made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout.
While prices are on the premium side, the exceptional quality, portions, and overall experience make it well worth it.
If you're in Birmingham craving fresh, creative seafood, Streetside Seafood is the place to go. We'll be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Royce Sullivan
Service slow, food under par, staff were grumpy
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jillian Wanner
The service was great they really helped us learn about the menu and matched it with wine. The food was yummy and the oysters were great. The raw and cooked oysters were very tasty. Definitely come here for a good seafood experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Roth
My wife and I had an amazing experience! It was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back. The service was awesome and the food was fantastic. My wife got the swordfish tacos and I had the shrimp linguine pasta and a cup of New England clam chowder. We also had the Greek calamari as an appetizer, which was also very good. I really liked the relaxed pace in which the courses came out as well as the staff working like a team to make sure the service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blackened Fish Tacos, Bread Sticks
Lydia Ronner
Love streetside seafood, one of our favorites places to eat . Tonight my husband said; “I’m going to be adventurous and try the shrimp/lobster burger”… boy was it fabulous. We always get the best crab cakes and I always get the crab/cucumber soup in the summer. So good! Donna our server was amazing, we also love Josh !
Exceelent food, top notch service and the best cocktails! Everything is great, but their cocktails, soup, salad and bread is what I crave and keeps me coming back year after year! A proud patron since 2006!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Livezey
loud inside
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean Brooks
Everything was great. The food, crab cakes~lobster bisque~blue cheese cole slaw~perch ~salmon with potatoes and asparagus. Our waitress, Jess, was friendly, attentive, and made great suggestions. If we're ever in this area again, we will stop by. NOTE: even the manager was informative, helpful, and attentive. Streetside Seafood of Birmingham was amazing and even the atmosphere was inviting.
We had to wait a while to get in, but the food was excellent. The waiter also recommended pairing an excellent wine with my fish. Finished the night off with a chocolate bourbon cake .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whitefish Topped with Jumbo Lumb Crab
I had a really nice meal here with my parents celebrating my mom's birthday last weekend. I'm still thinking about how delicious my salmon salad was...we had east coast oysters too and having lived in Maine for years I can assure you these are the best I've had outside of New England...so fresh and delicious and the house Mignonette is wonderful. Tom and Julia were excellent servers, gave great recommendations, prompt professional and friendly service and they checked in often. For a great, authentic seafood experience I highly recommend streetside seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this place on a whim and couldn't be happier we did. High quality food that still has a laid back atmosphere in a nice part of town...no stuffiness of a higher end steak house at all (very refreshing). Great menu that has some non-seafood options if you're just not wanting seafood. Probably the best crab cakes we've every had (we ordered a second round of those). Highly recommended and we will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Streetside Seafood is an absolute must-visit! From the moment we sat down, our experience was elevated by the incredible service from our waitress, Julia — truly one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She went completely above and beyond, was attentive without being overbearing, and made the entire evening feel effortless and special.
She even recommended and helped create a drink that honestly deserves to be named after her — “The Julia.” Huge shoutout as well to Jordan, the bartender, who absolutely nailed it. The drink was perfection.
It’s rare to come across service this genuine and exceptional these days, and Julia truly exemplifies what outstanding hospitality should look like. Because of her alone, we will absolutely be back — and asking for her every time.
On top of all of that, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the entire experience exceeded expectations. We couldn’t recommend Streetside Seafood more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful time last night with my family! The vibe, the staff the food and of course the drinks were all excellent! Can’t wait to come back! Keep up the good work! 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our recent dinner at Streetside Seafood in downtown Birmingham was an unforgettable experience! Nestled on Pierce Street, this intimate spot boasts a cozy, nautical-inspired vibe with exposed brick, soft lighting, and a welcoming bar area, perfect for a romantic evening or special night out. It's upscale yet relaxed, making it feel like a hidden treasure in the heart of the city.
For my entree, I chose the Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail, and it was sheer perfection! The filet was incredibly tender, with a bold pepper crust and rich port wine mushroom demi-glace, served alongside Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The added lobster tail was succulent and buttery, creating an indulgent surf-and-turf combination that highlighted the freshness and quality of their ingredients. My partner opted for the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes as her main dish, and they were outstanding, packed with sweet, lump crab meat, lightly breaded for a crispy exterior, and served with house-made tartar sauce and fresh sides. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying, without any unnecessary fillers.
The service truly made the evening special; our waitress Chris was amazing! She was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu. Her warm personality and efficiency made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout.
While prices are on the premium side, the exceptional quality, portions, and overall experience make it well worth it.
If you're in Birmingham craving fresh, creative seafood, Streetside Seafood is the place to go. We'll be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service slow, food under par, staff were grumpy
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service was great they really helped us learn about the menu and matched it with wine. The food was yummy and the oysters were great. The raw and cooked oysters were very tasty. Definitely come here for a good seafood experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had an amazing experience! It was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back. The service was awesome and the food was fantastic. My wife got the swordfish tacos and I had the shrimp linguine pasta and a cup of New England clam chowder. We also had the Greek calamari as an appetizer, which was also very good. I really liked the relaxed pace in which the courses came out as well as the staff working like a team to make sure the service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blackened Fish Tacos, Bread Sticks
Love streetside seafood, one of our favorites places to eat . Tonight my husband said; “I’m going to be adventurous and try the shrimp/lobster burger”… boy was it fabulous.
We always get the best crab cakes and I always get the crab/cucumber soup in the summer. So good!
Donna our server was amazing, we also love Josh !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Exceelent food, top notch service and the best cocktails! Everything is great, but their cocktails, soup, salad and bread is what I crave and keeps me coming back year after year! A proud patron since 2006!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
loud inside
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great. The food, crab cakes~lobster bisque~blue cheese cole slaw~perch ~salmon with potatoes and asparagus. Our waitress, Jess, was friendly, attentive, and made great suggestions. If we're ever in this area again, we will stop by. NOTE: even the manager was informative, helpful, and attentive. Streetside Seafood of Birmingham was amazing and even the atmosphere was inviting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love itttt ♡♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuffy staff. Go to Elies instead
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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