The 20 Best Southern

Birmingham, AL, United States

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When I visit a city for the first time I like to check the «36 Hours in ___» column on the NYT website. That’s how I found about Highlands Bar & Grill. The NYT gave it a great nod, so I made reservations for a Saturday evening dinner. Best decision ever! It was our lucky day, because Gorin was our…

Donna S.

Highlands Bar & Grill

Started with the sausage plate-simple, 2 types served with creole mustard but good. We had the hot chipotle and line pork tamales (can also get black bean) and the Mississippi Melt with corn maque choux and English pea salad. Tamales are filled with meat and the sides are good. A definite must try for tamales…

Vicki C.

Delta Blues Hot Tamales

Tip:If there’s live music, don’t sit at the bar unless you want to YELL to your friends next to you!Good drink selections and delicious food! I love the fried green tomatoes – spicy and fresh! The BBQ chicken potato is my fave — it’s gigantic.

Ashley G.

Saw’s Juke Joint

Really disappointed after hearing so much positive feedback! Portions are teeny tiny and the food leaves much to be desired. The restaurant is also laid out awkwardly and it is hard to find somewhere to sit as tables remain dirty. The saving grace is the customer service, which is decent.

Emily S.

Urban Cookhouse

29 places in Birmingham, ordered by rating:

M&M BBQ

5.0

6 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-592-9941
Address:	3921 1st Ave N

Barbeque / Southern

Ted’s Restaurant

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-324-2911
Address:	328 12th St S

Southern / American (New) / Breakfast & Brunch

Highlands Bar & Grill

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-939-1400
Address:	2011 11th Ave S

Southern / Bars

Delta Blues Hot Tamales

4.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-502-7298
Address:	1318 Cobb Ln

Cajun/Creole / Southern / Gluten-Free

Mrs B’s On Fourth

4.4

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-703-8510
Address:	328 16th St N

Southern / Barbeque

Zoes Kitchen

4.2

12 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-252-5200
Address:	1819 5th Ave N Ste B

Southern / Mediterranean / Greek

Yehman Carribbean Restaurant

4.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-323-3120
Address:	1623 4th Ave N

Caribbean / Southern

Urban Cookhouse

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-969-6700
Address:	250 Summit Blvd Ste 102

American (Traditional) / Southern

Saw’s Juke Joint

4.3

36 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-745-3920
Address:	115 Dunston Ave

Southern / Barbeque / Soul Food / Pubs / American (Traditional)

Zoës Kitchen

4.2

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-967-5800
Address:	323 Summit Blvd

Mediterranean / Southern / Greek

Galley & Garden

4.2

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-939-5551
Address:	2220 Highland Ave S

French / American (New) / Southern

Little Savannah Restaurant And Bar

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-591-1119
Address:	3811 Clairmont Ave S

American (New) / Southern

Niki’s Restaurant

4.2

14 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-251-1972
Address:	1101 2nd Ave N

Diners / Southern / Soul Food

Magic City Grille

4.0

18 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-251-6500
Address:	2201 3rd Ave N

Southern / Soul Food / American (Traditional)

Sky Castle Gastro Lounge

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-578-6080
Address:	2808 7th Ave S

Lounges / Southern / American (Traditional)

Cosmo’s Pizza

3.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-930-9971
Address:	2012 Magnolia Ave S

Pizza / Southern / Sandwiches

Full Moon BBQ

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 205-945-9997
Address:	337 Valley Ave

Barbeque / Southern

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