Restaurant Guide
Restaurants
Birmingham has great food! Here are some of our favorite places.
One of our top spots. AMAZING food and fun atmosphere. Their grapefruit sangria is killer.
They don't take reservations, so we recommend getting there early or hanging out at the bar while you wait for a table.
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El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Avenue NorthOne of our top spots. AMAZING food and fun atmosphere. Their grapefruit sangria is killer.
They don't take reservations, so we recommend getting there early or hanging out at the bar while you wait for a table.
Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Avenue NorthGreat sushi!
Revelator Coffee
1826 3rd Ave NJust downstairs. Great coffee, minimalist vibes.
Quaint French cafe in nearby English Village, open Sundays. Good food, European cafe feel.
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Chez Lulu
1911 Cahaba RoadQuaint French cafe in nearby English Village, open Sundays. Good food, European cafe feel.
Paramount Bar
200 20th St NGreat place to grab a burger and a beer. Open Sundays.
Bistro Two Eighteen
218 20th St NEasy to walk to from the loft.
Good People Brewing Company
114 14th Street SouthBe prepared to be transported back to the 1960s/70s at this wonderfully quirky bar. Consistently voted a local favorite. Great cocktails.
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The Atomic Lounge
2113 1st Ave NBe prepared to be transported back to the 1960s/70s at this wonderfully quirky bar. Consistently voted a local favorite. Great cocktails.
Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham
3201 1st Ave NBrick & Tin
214 20th St NLocal and fresh. Soups, sandwiches, and Southern classics.
Great coffee shop with a solid breakfast and lunch menu.
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Urban Standard
2320 2nd Avenue NorthGreat coffee shop with a solid breakfast and lunch menu.
Just off of historic Morris Ave. Great beer selection and their falafel is so good.
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Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AvenueJust off of historic Morris Ave. Great beer selection and their falafel is so good.
BEST PLACE FOR BBQ. There are other locations around town, but we like this one (though it's small).
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SAWâs Soul Kitchen
215 41st Street SouthBEST PLACE FOR BBQ. There are other locations around town, but we like this one (though it's small).
Upscale French restaurant. Wonderful food (try the coconut cake) and wine selection.
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Chez Fonfon
2007 11th Avenue SouthUpscale French restaurant. Wonderful food (try the coconut cake) and wine selection.
Award winning chef. Always good, though it's pricey.
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Highlands Bar & Grill
2011 11th Avenue SouthAward winning chef. Always good, though it's pricey.
Another favorite spot. Classic southern food in a "loosely upscale" setting (is that a thing?). They don't take reservations.
Ollie Irene
2713 Culver RoadAnother favorite spot. Classic southern food in a "loosely upscale" setting (is that a thing?). They don't take reservations.
Be sure to check out the famous "It's nice to have you in Birmingham" mural on the side of their building!
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John's City Diner
112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NBe sure to check out the famous "It's nice to have you in Birmingham" mural on the side of their building!
Best Old Fashioned in town. Head to the rooftop bar for amazing views of the city.
The YARD Birmingham
1928 1st Ave NBest Old Fashioned in town. Head to the rooftop bar for amazing views of the city.
Carrigan's Beer Garden
2910 6th Ave SGerman beer garden.
Just downstairs. Bar atmosphere, a little dark inside, good food.
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Shu Shop
1820 3rd Ave NJust downstairs. Bar atmosphere, a little dark inside, good food.
European cafe feel. Instagram worthy interior. Be sure to check out Square One Goods next door.
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The Essential
2018 Morris AveEuropean cafe feel. Instagram worthy interior. Be sure to check out Square One Goods next door.
Trattoria Zaza
207 20th Street North