Restaurants, Bars & Cafes in Birmingham

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Birmingham

Alabama Biscuit Company

Family-run, scratch-made biscuits served every morning until 2 p.m.

Family owned Kid friendly Locally owned

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Birmingham

Juniper

Gin-forward cocktails and weekend brunch on Clairmont Avenue

Locally owned Open late Reservations

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Birmingham

Bistro 218

French bistro cooking with Southern touches in downtown Birmingham

Locally owned Reservations

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Birmingham

Rêve

Birmingham's only tasting-menu restaurant, led by chef Jacob M. Stull

Locally owned Reservations

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Birmingham

The Essential

Smashburgers, barbecue, and weekend brunch in downtown Birmingham since 2018

Locally owned Outdoor seating Takeout

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Birmingham

Gus’s Hot Dogs

Downtown Birmingham's hot dog stand since 1947, now owned by Lee Pantazis

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Avondale

Black Market Bar & Grill

Loaded burgers, wings, and famous Sunday brunch in Avondale

Dog friendly Locally owned Open late

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Birmingham

Umami

Sushi, Korean, Thai, and Chinese-influenced dishes on one Lakeview menu

Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Johin’na

Robata, sushi, and omakase from sisters Ashley Jackson and Amber Diamond in downtown Birmingham

Family owned Locally owned Reservations

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Birmingham

EastWest

American dishes reworked through Asian technique on downtown Birmingham's 2nd Avenue North

Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Salud Taqueria

Regional Mexican street food and weekend birria in downtown Birmingham

Locally owned Open late Takeout

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Birmingham

Cantina Tortilla Grill

Family-run Mexican classics near UAB since founder Guillermo Castro's original storefront

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Uptown Cantina

Wood-fired Fresh-Mex and margaritas in downtown Birmingham

Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Lé Fresca

Fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza rooted in Northern Italy's Lake Garda region

Locally owned Reservations Takeout

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Birmingham

Trattoria Zaza

All-day Italian trattoria on 20th Street North serving pizza, pasta, and weekend brunch

Dog friendly Family owned Kid friendly

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Birmingham

Bocca Ristorante

Northern Italian dining in a downtown Birmingham loft from owners Tom and Christy Saab

Family owned Locally owned Reservations

Birmingham

Carlile’s Barbecue

Weekday-lunch barbecue restaurant serving Birmingham since 1945

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Helen

Contemporary Southern cooking over hardwood coals in downtown Birmingham

Locally owned Open late Reservations

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Birmingham

Green Acres Cafe

Family-run soul food cafe on Birmingham's Historic 4th Avenue since 1990

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Ocean

Five Points South seafood restaurant serving whole fish and oysters since 2002

Locally owned Reservations

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Birmingham

Bayonet

Downtown raw bar and coastal kitchen from chefs Rob and Emily McDaniel

Locally owned Open late Reservations

Avondale

Big Spoon Creamery

From driveway pop-up to Avondale scoop shop

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Heavenly Donut Company

Birmingham donuts, open into the evening

Family owned Locally owned Open late

Birmingham

Edgar’s Bakery

Family-owned Birmingham bakery since 1998

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Birmingham Breadworks

Sourdough made with flour, water, and salt

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Continental Bakery

Hand-shaped European breads, seven days a week

Delivery Locally owned Takeout

Birmingham

Bandit Bakery

Small-batch French pastry downtown since 2013

Locally owned Takeout

Avondale

Punch Love Coffee

Small-batch coffee, no laptops on weekends

Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Red Cat Coffeehouse

Coffee for everyone since 2008

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

Birmingham

Seeds Coffee Co.

Birmingham-roasted coffee with a purpose

Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Rojo

Highland Park's longtime neighborhood bar

Locally owned Outdoor seating

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Birmingham

Red or White

Forest Park wine shop, bar and kitchen

Locally owned Reservations Takeout

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Birmingham

Golden Age Wine

Downtown natural wine shop with a garden bar

Locally owned Takeout

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Avondale

The Marble Ring

Unmarked Avondale bar with a literary twist

Locally owned Open late

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Birmingham

Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar

Underground agave bar in an 1881 cellar

Locally owned Open late

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Birmingham

Adiós

Downtown cocktails rooted in Mexican heritage

Locally owned Open late

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Avondale

Cahaba Brewing Company

River-named beer in a historic gin complex

Locally owned

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Birmingham

Birmingham District Brewing Co.

Fast-rotating taproom named for Birmingham's mines

Locally owned

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Avondale

Avondale Brewing Company

Historic taproom and outdoor concert venue

Live music Locally owned Outdoor seating

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Birmingham

Good People Brewing Company

Southside's dependable original craft taproom

Locally owned Open late Takeout

Birmingham

SLIDE Cafe

Scratch-made brunch sliders in Five Points

Locally owned Reservations Takeout

Birmingham

Ted’s Restaurant

Southern brunch with Greek hospitality since 1973

Locally owned

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Birmingham

Hot and Hot Fish Club

Chris Hastings' wood-fired Southern seafood

Locally owned Reservations

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Birmingham

Chez Fonfon

Frank Stitt's classic French bistro

Locally owned Outdoor seating Reservations

Birmingham

Hamburger Heaven

Hand-pattied burgers and breakfast since 1982

Family owned Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

El Barrio

Multi-regional Mexican cooking, downtown Birmingham

Locally owned Takeout

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Birmingham

Bottega

Frank Stitt's Italian-Southern dining room

Locally owned Reservations

Birmingham

Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q

Hickory pit smoke since 1984

Delivery Family owned Locally owned

Avondale

Kuntry Kitchen

Avondale soul food built on Momma's Blend

Family owned Locally owned Reservations

Birmingham

Niki’s West

Birmingham's legendary cafeteria-style institution

Family owned Locally owned

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Birmingham

The Fish Market

Greek-inflected Gulf seafood since 1983

Family owned Locally owned Reservations