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    Big Boy

    3.3 (42 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Turkey club . .

    Its hit a miss . When it comes to takeout orders.. meaning check your food at the restaurant . You will not get your money back if you're not satisfied, you've been worn. It's not like it was in 2015?.

    Cute lil retro Big Boy
    Stephanie S.

    Came in for a quick bite. From the time I walked in, everyone was SO friendly! The vibe was awesome and I felt as though they genuinely wanted to ensure everyone dining there was having a great experience. It's diner food, the menu was huge but what I thought was awesome was this salad bar! Love a good salad bar. Although I didn't get the salad bar, my side salad was delish! I really like their ranch! The chicken tenders are hand breaded, and had a very good flavor! That breading was awesome! I also loved the seasoned salt that they had on the table. Being I live in New Orleans, my go to seasoning is Tony's so I was totally unprepared for the explosion of different spices. Looking at the ingredients and I see why! Curry powder, ginger, umani medley, sage.... Like WHAT?! Yes! I need a case of this stuff!! I do want to thank Rachel for her outstanding service! Completely went above and beyond for ya girl! Great spirit that just shines right through! Becky and the gentleman that seated me, (I think he could be upper management), were very nice and attentive as well! A quick simple bite that totally exceeded my expectations by looking at pictures from YELP! So glad I decided to form my own opinion and take better pictures!

    Al H.

    The reviews on this Big Boy seem to be barbelled between love and hate. The loves understand that it's a Big Boy and not Chez Money in Bham. The hates seem to , well not like anything. Like the review that didn't like the "clamp shouter!". Thanks Einstein. When in Rome as the saying goes, do as the Roman's do. Well when in Big Boy do as the Big Boyans (?) do. Don't expect a cheap gourmet lunch. Go in knowing that this is going to be old school hearty fare and you'll be fine. I am of the latter group and ordered a Big Boy, fries and an iced tea with the salad and soup bar. ( Hey I had a gift card!). I was torn between "the best cheese burger in the world" the name of which they have somehow trademarked and the Big Boy but I went with the original. As for scouring the world for other cheeseburgers to compare, while appealing, seemed out of the question. I started with the salad bar which was great with, wait for it...iceberg lettuce that was fresh and crispy and all of the other faves. The soup(s) had to wait for another visit so I'll withhold judgement. My burger and fries arrived in good time and was fantastic. The Big Boy is basically what McDonalds ripped off for the Big Mac. Two patties, sauce, lettuce, pickles, you get the drift. The fries could have been in a bit more...hello 5th star, but were fine. Iced teas were brought in quick succession and were fresh with a nice wedge of lemon. They had some great looking deserts but that's for next time. All in a great if a bit pricey lunch. But hey everything is pricey these days. So put on your retro hat and your big boy pants and step back in time for a great lunch at an iconic restaurant. And you're really shopping local because the chain in headquartered in Warren! Big boy, oh boy...Go!

    Strawberry pie
    Liz P.

    Average. I came here today with my parents, they wanted to take advantage of the 99c strawberry pie special (99c with purchase). I think the last time I went to a Big Boy was about a year ago, but before that, like 10+ years ago ... this one is right by my house, though, so was convenient. The pie was a bit disappointing. It's basically just strawberries, with strawberry goo (gel?), and pie crust. I liked the pie crust but thought it would be more like an actual pie. However, their other pies near the check-out counter looked good. My mom got the "cookie pie" which was just a flat cookie (not your typical "cookie pie") topped with ice cream and whipped cream. It was still tasty, though. Service was overall fine. I noticed they're open until midnight on the weekends which is good to know in case I'm looking for a late meal or snack. They also had free WiFi, which was nice.

    Chad C.

    This was the first time I have been to this location. I ordered the Strawberry Belgian Waffle Blockbuster. It was delicious it had fresh strawberries and whip cream. It was so good. It also came with eggs bacon and sausage links. My waitress Julia was awesome.

    A burger that you would never believe. -#cheat on beef. Ya right lol

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    Becky and the gentleman that seated me, (I think he could be upper management), were very nice and attentive as well!

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    J. Alexander's

    J. Alexander's

    3.7(439 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    We were there to celebrate our Sorority Anniversary. Made a reservation via Resy. Promptly seated…read moreupon arrival and greeted warmly by the hostesses. The food was absolutely delicious! Ordered the Steak Maui, smashed potatoes, Alex's salad, along with the macaroni and cheese. Too full for dessert! I also enjoyed a Lemon Drop Martini after my meal and LOVED how the extra is put on ice so you can refresh your drink. Expensive, but well worth the cost! Our server was Q. She was amazing and not only made menu recommendations, but she also took a series of photos of us. The restaurant bar area was lively but not overly boisterous. Ambiance is nice with dim lighting. Super clean restrooms and overall spotless. Staff quickly turned over tables and booths and were thorough in cleaning. This was my first time dining at this location. Plenty of well-lit parking and security drives through the parking lot frequently. There's also an entrance from the mall(Somerset). Great evening of celebrating and catching up with my Sorority sisters. We're already planning our next visit!

    Initially I came in here not knowing what I wanted then saw a pecan crusted fish as a special - and…read moreI was sold. They have an off the menu appetizer crab cake, which I thought came with fries but it was paired with a lemony arugula salad. Initially I was fussy - like a kid who was looking forward to French fries for lunch but then, started eating the salad, and it was just too good to stop eating lol. It was a perfect pairing and I'm thankful for the mishap after all. I got the pecan crusted trout and it was excellent. I told the waitress to kiss the chef that seasoned that fish. Coleslaw was good. Very well done dish. And for dessert - I had that Key Lime cheesecake with graham cracker crust. It was extravagant. I wanted to order another one to go but I'll have to be back soon :) I love the atmosphere here. Very comfy.

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    Hazel's - FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

    Hazel's

    4.3(444 reviews)
    3.2 miDowntown Birmingham
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    One of my besties & I dropped by Hazel's Seafood for weekend brunch! This was a perfect spot to…read moresecure a pocket of happiness with great conversation, great food & great service. Jeff as our server was a delight! He took good care of us. We stuck around long enough that we hated to see him moving on to the room for a party celebration. We even tried to order a second meal but they had to make way for reservations! We will be back! Our food was soooo good! I had the B-Fast Sandy and one pancake. My bestie had the shrimp & grits plus three different flapjacks! The pancakes/flap jacks are huge. This was a perfect location to celebrate Woman's History Month since this is an award winning restaurant, owned by a woman.

    Nice establishment. Definitely has some yummy picks with a nice environment!…read more My family and I ended up going here for a Mother's Day reservation, but it ended up being a bit difficult with the operational side of things. It's always a busy time for establishments, especially when it comes to holidays, but we repeatedly kept getting seated and "unseated" (the hostess would seat us, but then take us back to common area as the tables were either dirty or not ready). I didn't personally care about this, but I definitely noticed my party getting a bit frustrated by the experience as it happened about 4 times before we officially got seated, which also exceeded our initial reservation time. The service itself was okay. I wish they would've come around a bit more as we were out of water while eating our meal, but I know it was super busy that day!! I ended up getting the soft shell crab sandwich and it was pretty good! I think it would be even tastier with more sauce on the bun, but overall a nice pick. I also tried the lobster bisque; it had a nice texture with the little lobster bits, but found it overly salty. Hush puppies were a nice, crispy texture and I loved the sweet butter with it! One thing I absolutely loved about this experience was the mother's day flower pop-up stand! The cutest way to walk in and support another local business.

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    Hazel's - Portholes in the vestibule.

    Portholes in the vestibule.

    Hazel's - FISH & CHIPS

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    Hazel's - Onion rings and Connecticut lobster roll

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    Lincoln Yard - Olive oil and orange cornbread

    Lincoln Yard

    4.0(150 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Had a pretty good meal here! Came in on a weekend morning and it was like crickets, which we found…read moreodd. My matcha latte was pretty mid -- not a coffee shop so I wouldn't necessarily expect anything incredible but it could have been hotter, at least. The frittata was very good and a generous portion -- I took part of it home for later. The pistachio pesto sauce really adds to it. I'd return to try more of their brunch menu (or others) without complaint -- why not!?

    Overall I did have a wonderful time here and I do look forward to coming again. We have visited…read moremany different restaurants owned by this group, and love their food. I do want to start with some thoughts before I give the highlights. We were charged a percent for using a credit card. I cannot speak to the in-person menu, but I combed the online menu and it did not mention that. We were also charged for ranch. Most places do not do that, and we were not informed there would be an upcharge. Most places allow you a sauce to go with fries. Also, for my meal, there is an image of an extra sauce which it did not come with, but we were charged for two small portions of ranch. Last, the server was just okay. I always enthusiastically ask questions to get to know more about a place. I asked if they had any other fruity drinks. She pointed to the drink menu and indicated just the Paloma. I said, but you have a full bar, this is the only fruity drink you make? She did not want to ask the bar, but I asked her to. The bar apparently only came up with one other drink idea, which I ended up getting two drinks listed on the menu (both very good) but it seemed like work for her to go out of her way to inquire. I also bet they could have made many fruity drinks, like maybe a Mai Tai, or some equivalent. Oh well. On the other hand, the Paloma was actually very good. It was a quality Paloma and I do recommend. Their other drink was seasonal with lavender, also a very nice drink. Most of the other places, like Honcho, I have no problem with getting a variety of drinks or inquiring about them, and the bar tender here did a great job. I came here because I was targeted by an ad on Instagram. This place was not on my radar, but since they created a meal (Steak-frites) very similar to Le Relais in Paris and New York, etc... I wanted to try it. It came with bottomless parm fries. The fries were crispy, savory, and delightful. The steak was super well cooked and was like butter. You did not even need a knife, it cut with a fork. Since I love next day leftovers, the steak was still super delicious and tender the next day. It was still like butter and cut with a fork. I would absolutely come back for that and bring the rest of my family. We also tried the tri-tip sandwich. We were told the bread was made fresh. I thought it was very good and very tender. My husband would have liked an au jus or horseradish sauce. He would try the hamburger next, but I would love another steak-frites, like right now! We were sad the coffee and pastry section closed early. In the past, at Honcho, we would get coffee and pastry after dinner since their coffee tends to be really good and quality. I would consider coming for brunch to try some. We talked to a gentleman who was part of the business as he was working hard. He was very kind and knowledgeable and took the time to hear our thoughts. I told him I was here for the steak. He thought I had a "but". I did not, it was great and I hope they can maintain that price point and the second serving of fries, because that was my main reason for visiting. He let us know the menu recently changed. I am not able to compare since this was my first time, but I liked that they had a steak dinner and pizza. If we come back my oldest loves this group's pizza, she gets it at Vinsetta, and this one looked very good.

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    Lincoln Yard - Cute sitting/waiting space tucked back by the bathrooms

    Cute sitting/waiting space tucked back by the bathrooms

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    Lincoln Yard - Bar seating in front of the open kitchen

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    Bar seating in front of the open kitchen

    Big Boy - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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