My Dad had to have a burger from the place my Mom kept raving about me taking her to when they…read morestopped by for a brief visit. Naturally... I took him. He ordered The Triple Lindy with fries and I ordered the Texan with tots. Can't forget the foxtrot sauce for our sides. He enjoyed his visit and said he'd return. Service was top notch, per usual. Food was made fresh to order.

In the mood for a good burger, so I decided to place a to go order here. It had been probably a few…read moreyears since I had been here. The parking can be challenging, but they will be moving closer to the Walmart supercenter in Hoover on 150 sometime in the summer My son ordered the buccaneer burger and I ordered the classic. Both were just 1 patty. I did ask for ranches on the side with my tater tots, but did not receive them. The burgers definitely have a homemade taste to them. They definitely give you a generous amount of tater tots. Once I place the order, it was ready in about 15 minutes. The cashier brought it around to me which I thought was sweet. I like how it's decorated inside and it's not too bright in there. I will definitely be back to try a different burger.

I've been passing this restaurant for over a decade and always think to myself. I'd like to try it…read more So on a Sunday afternoon , my son and I decided to give it a whirl. Because this is in the same parking lot as first watch, which is a breakfast/lunch restaurant the parking lot was pretty packed. We got there around 12 and luckily he was able to find a parking spot. As soon as we walked in, we could tell it was pretty busy in there. I saw a couple getting up from a table and immediately went over and sat at the table. It is table service, but you do have to order at the counter. They have a pretty good variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Unfortunately, due to an outbreak for lettuce that is getting people sick I decided against getting a salad. I just got a regular cheeseburger and it was delicious. My son also got a buffalo chicken sandwich which I must say was a very good size sandwich and a burger with tater tots. I got the french fries and they were very good. I will definitely be back here. The prices were great, and the food was delicious.

Baja Burger may want to gather the staff together and have a difficult conversation about the word…read more"burger" being in the restaurant name. Because when I walked in and asked the very nice guy at the register what their best item was, he didn't hesitate for even half a second. "Fried chicken club sandwich. Hands down." Not "one of our burgers." Not "depends what you like." Nope. Immediate confidence. The kind of confidence that makes you trust a stranger with your financial future. So naturally I ordered exactly that. He even doubled down and told me it was the best sandwich he's ever had. Ever. That's a dangerous level of hype to put on a chicken sandwich. At that point I wasn't ordering lunch anymore. I was preparing for a spiritual experience. I got the sweet potato fries on the side and sat there waiting like a kid staring at the oven on Christmas morning. Then the sandwich arrived. And honestly? Visually, this thing deserved its own entrance music. Beautiful sandwich. Crispy golden chicken, stacked perfectly, looked like it had been assembled by a food stylist with relationship issues. I took the first bite and immediately realized what was wrong. Flavor had called in sick. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly. Great crunch. Juicy inside. Beautiful breading. But somehow nobody introduced it to salt, pepper, seasoning, spices, or joy. It tasted like the kitchen spent all their energy making it look incredible and forgot the whole "taste" portion of the assignment. My colleague ordered the exact same thing and had the exact same reaction, which honestly made me feel better because for a second I thought COVID had made a surprise comeback. The sandwich was one shake of Cajun seasoning away from greatness. The sweet potato fries were solid flavor-wise, but a little limp. Not tragic. Just lacking that crispness that makes you keep stealing fries after you're already full. This place feels like a really good concept that just needs somebody in the kitchen to become emotionally invested in seasoning. Three stars feels fair. Nothing was bad. Nothing offended me. It was just aggressively average after being introduced with Super Bowl-level hype. I'd come back, but next time I'm ordering an actual burger at the place called Baja Burger. Feels like that's probably the safer bet.

This isn't my most local Whataburger, but it is nearby. This one probably has a slightly better…read moreparking lot and is a little easier to get in and out. I do like that Whataburger is good about the modifications requested to any item. If you think you're going to visit with any regularity I'd recommend getting the app. The app and coupons that sometimes come in the mail make WB a little cheaper to enjoy more often.

Food was ok. service was not. they definitely are not friendly. watched 1 girl tell customers I'm…read moresorry I'll be back in a minute and went to bathroom. no one else taking care of anyone. just very unprofessional.

The banner hanging at the entrance says it all, "Best Burgers and Best Diner" in Shelby County…read more And, there's something comforting about entering a new, unfamiliar spot and being greeted like you're a regular. I ordered one of the more popular items (because I asked) the chili dog with onions and mustard - it hit the spot! The bun was steamy soft. The combo included crinkle fries. The fries were the crinkle variety and served piping hot, fried golden crispy and seasoned well. Yes, it's a bit of a well worn hole in the wall as described by some Yelpers, but I discovered that's because its well loved. There was a contestant stream of customer at mid afternoon - old, young and everyone in between, and the employees seemed to know many of them. I will certainly return to try their hamburger!

Tony's Hot Dogs in Birmingham is the kind of place you'd drive past a hundred times if you didn't…read moreknow better. No frills. No gimmicks. Just a tiny, iconic hole in the wall that exists for one reason: to serve hot dogs that mean business. When you walk in, you already know you're not here for the décor. You're here because you're craving a hot dog and you want it done right. I ordered the Chicago dog, which showed up looking like it had zero intention of fitting politely inside its bun. This thing was juicy, oversized, and required a concerning amount of napkins. The pickles were crisp, the peppers had the right bite, the mustard was exactly what it should be. Everything hit. The only thing missing was that neon green relish that looks radioactive but somehow makes a Chicago dog official. I kind of missed it. A little. Then I got adventurous. Mistake number one. I ordered the Beef Sandwich, what I can only describe as a sloppy joe with a pickle on top. It sounded bold. It tasted... fine. Not terrible. Not memorable. Just sort of there. It's like I betrayed the hot dog gods and they let me know. My colleague went with the burger, which Tony's is apparently campaigning as "best of" material with the local news crowd. He said it was decent and a great value. High praise in burger language. Now the onion rings? Absolute perfection. Crispy, golden, and cooked exactly the way onion rings should be cooked. No notes. If I had stuck strictly to the hot dogs, this would've been an easy five-star situation. But I strayed. That's on me. Four stars. Next time, I'm staying loyal to the dogs.

Stopped by Smiley Brothers for lunch. Nice little restaurant with an old world vibe. Excellent wine…read morechoice, fresh cheese, dry aged ribeyes and fresh cut steaks. We were greeted promptly and took a few minutes to look at the menu. I LOVE roast beef, so it peaked my interest. My wife chose the Smiley burger. We placed our order and grabbed a seat. Place was quiet even though it was probably 75% full for lunch. Roast beef was served hot in toasted sour dough. Cheddar, tomato, lettuce and horseradish topped the generous portion of roast beef. Bread was crisp and the beef was hot and juicy. Horseradish gave a nice tangy flavor. My wife's Smiley burger was hand patted. Juicy and perfectly cooked. Bun was soft inside and nicely toasted in the outside. Bread and butter pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce topped it off. But the star of the show were the fries cooked in beef tallow!! Hot and salty, crispy and a deep flavor. I would come back just for the fries. Although a little bit pricey for lunch, it was excellent! Staff were friendly and attentive! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back! Thanks for an awesome lunch and excellent experience!

Smiley's is a specialty butcher shop, restaurant and deli that I heard about from someone. They…read moresaid they had one of the best burgers so I went to give it a try. This place was packed for lunch. The sandwiches I saw being made looked delicious. The Smiley cheeseburger was $15.95 and to add fries and soda was $6.95 so almost $25 for a burger combo. The burger was good. It tasted like it was cooked in a cast iron skillet and the fries were shoestring fries. That is my least favorite fry but the taste was really good. The staff was nice and was very efficient in how they ran everything. I definitely wanna come back and try a deli sandwich

We visited this great spot in the gorgeous Ross Bridge neighborhood to try something new for my…read moreson's birthday meal. Because of the intense Alabama heat, we chose to sit inside, though they have a really nice screened-in patio available. The restaurant is intimate but well laid out, featuring a couple of distinct dining areas and a bar. Since it was our first time, our server, Daniella, recommended the candied bacon bombs to start. They came with a side of cheese curds, and both were absolutely delicious. Even as small as the curds were, they had a perfect cheese pull! For our mains, I ordered the cowboy burger with an added egg and a side of sweet potato fries, while my son chose the shrimp and grits. My burger was incredible, a solid 9.5 out of 10. My son rated his shrimp and grits a 7, though he has a lot of experience with that dish to compare it to. Daniella provided fantastic service, checking in at just the right times without hovering. I later realized I forgot to ask if they do anything special for birthdays, but honestly, my son was probably glad I forgot! Overall, it was a great meal, excellent service, and a very cool environment.

This place was excellent!! Our waiter Cheyenne was awesome and gave us so many good…read morerecommendations. The star of the show were the appetizers. The low country dip was phenomenal! Cheese with turnip greens and smoked sausage. Yum! The candied bacon bombs were delicious too. The appetizers were enough to get me full but to go I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and my friend ordered the blackened chicken pasta. She said it was tasty but it needed more sauce. Overall this place was a 10/10. Lively with great staff really makes this place a gem. I will definitely be back.

Crazy good, if you don't come here you are missing out. Love it, everything we had was amazing.read more

So good I almost shed a tear The fries were weirdly good…read morefor bbq place The sauces were GOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDD Service was good Ambience good I loved it so much I want to eat it six hundred more times

I had a lovely lunch there. Despite being busy, the staff greeted me warmly and served promptly…read more The weather was beautiful, so I enjoyed my meal outside. I ordered a blackened shrimp salad with strawberries, apple, and a tangy poppyseed dressing. It was exceptionally fresh and delicious!

Yelp! Ragtime we back! This is always our go to spot. We were welcomed immediately to a seat,…read morealthough people are everywhere. This is truly a well oiled ship with everybody working together. Thanks to our server, Deverny! I know I'm not spelling your name right but, THANKS GIRL! Now on to this food!! Bae and I are here for date night! He got his usual, Chicken Alfredo ragtime style. Delicious! Of course, I love trying everything. Tonight, I'm torn between pizza and this club sandwich. I loves me a good club! So, I clubbed, with fries and a side of fruit! Excellent choice! This stuff here good! And, It's so much food, I have tons to take home. Y'all already know, I'll be back.

We were in the area and stopped by for dinner. Small hardware store type vibe. Clean and quiet…read more We were created quickly even with the small line waiting to order. Limited menu, which is not a bad thing. Pick your "thing" and do it well and you will succeed. We chose the cheeseburger and the craft burger with tater tots and seasoned fries. We grabbed a drink and a high top table while we waited. They seemed fairly busy for a Thursday evening but they moved quickly and served efficiently. After about 10 minutes our order was brought to our table. Season fries had garlic and Parmesan. Hit and crispy, they were excellent. Burgers were juicy and well seasoned. Veggies were fresh and tasty. Craft sauce was mayo based and had a nice flavor. Tater tots were fresh and hot. Overall the meal was excellent! Loved the burger. Staff were helpful and friendly. Highly recommend, not overpriced like most specialty burger restaurants. Will be back!

If you have not been to The Craft Burger then you are missing out. I believe they have one of if…read morenot the best burger in Birmingham. And the specialty craft fries with the Parmesan cheese and spices are superb as well. I say all this but on this visit I decided to get the Philly cheesesteak and tots. This meal was really great as well. I don't think The Craft Burger can make a bad meal. The food is cooked fresh and comes out piping hot.

While we were out recently we were discussing, "I don't know, what do you want for dinner?" when we…read morelooked over and saw The Purple Onion. We don't stop in nearly often enough, so it was a quick decision. I like their hamburgers because they're nice and big. Add some fries to in and it's a great filling meal. This time we didn't sit outside since it was a little chilly, but that's always a nice option if the weather is good to enjoy the patio and fountain. Their baklava is also a pretty good price, and we sometimes like to get a couple to take home for later.

Love this place, though we've never dined inside. We get everything at the drive-in window. We call…read moreahead and Ms. Blanca has everything ready for us. Yes, we're on a first-name basis! Hubby ALWAYS the gyro and seasoned onions rings - delicious, and I'm working my way thru the menu. Never disappointed - my favs are anything with their seasoned chicken. Highly recommend - grab a mint tea and say hi to Ms. Blanca!