Yes finally I found you guys! My husband and I were so happy to find you again. We are trying to…read moresupport ya but We know you are the road alot right now til You can get situated at a central location. We got boudin balls, crawfish fries, drunken chicken, cheese curds , a platter with crab cakes and red beans and rice. Everything was excellent of course! It seemed others like you too with all the buzzing I heard :) I'm bummed I will miss ya at Essence but whenever you are at Alabaster I'll try to support ya! Here's to your continued success. We are rooting for ya! Their new burger is so huge. They do have new items please ask about them. We are so glad you still have Drunken chicken. You might find them at Siluria brewing check their FB or website .

Food truck: 01/13/2024: So I wanted to try the Shrimp & Grits, fellow Yelper Ashley H. spoke about…read morein her review but I had a taste for a burger. I was able to find this food truck with no problem. There was no wait in line. I ordered the Original meal with a single patty, add cheese (thankful she asked if I wanted to add cheese) and I went with the Beer Battered House Fries as my side. They were nice to bring my order to the car. The burger was cooked as requested and I loved all the toppings (red onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickles with ketchup and mayo. Oh, the fries were good! I love a good crinkle cut but these were delicious! Up next, Shrimp & Grits!!!

We love Ichiban Express. I've been a semi regular customer for the past four years since I moved to…read moreCallera and my kids and I really enjoy the food here. Everything is always hot and fresh, and the sushi is very good. I usually get the steak hibachi dinner or a special dragon roll. Both are delicious options. My daughter normally gets the chicken hibachi and loves that as well. I'm not sure if they have indoor dining anymore. I know it had closed for a while during Covid but it may be back open now. The service is always really fast and efficient, and we've never gotten a wrong order. The prices are a little higher than other restaurants in the area, but I think it's well worth it given the portion size and the quality of the food! Go check them out!

Ichiban is always quick and good. Definitely not a place you want to dine in despite having a few…read moretables available. However, they are consistently quick about preparing To Go/Pick Up Orders and the food is consistent. Keep in mind that it's not open on Mondays.

Coming from NY, its hard to find a burger joint that hits the spot…read more The service at this joint is impeccable, the owner is extremely nice i wish he had a Birmingham location. However i will drive constantly from Birmingham to Alabaster just to eat their burgers! Highkey recommend if you want a filling, sloppy, and amazing burger served with a side of... "you will be back"

Let me say first - lots of people like this place. I like to preface this before writing my…read morereview. We didn't care for it. The burgers were ok. My son got the sloppy Joe and he didn't like it and just didn't eat it. I tasted it and I didn't like it either. It was very sweet. I got the Cajun burger (i think that was the name). It has horseradish and fried onions on it. I should have got the onions on the side because it's a lot of onions. They are good - just better on the side and then add as much on the burger as you want. I would have got some extra horseradish also. It was ok. The restaurant is very clean and tidy. The service is fine. You order at the counter and if you want a refill on your drink you go back to the counter. Plenty of parking. Nicely lit. Lots and lots of locals. Definitely use Google Maps or something to get there because the restaurant building looks like an office building and you can't really see the sign. They have a meat and three menu so I was excited about that but on a Saturday afternoon they were out of a lot of sides. I didn't choose the meat and 3 because they were out of many things.

I expect Publix to carry specialty items because they advertise as such. This Calera location…read moreroutinely does not carry items because they don't see the need. On Saturday, I ran in to buy John's Coleslaw Dressing which is a Birmingham favorite. They stopped carrying it which ruined my slaw cookout plans for same day. I have had other item experiences like this for creamer, salad dressing and frozen items to name a few. What do we need to do in order to diversify and upgrade selection?

Publix truly is a pleasure to shop at! The clear location is no exception, and you're not only get…read morethe amazing service but also the small town feel. You can find any groceries. You need here, along with a lot of niche items that you won't find at other chains like Walmart or Winn-Dixie. Sushi is five dollars on Wednesday, the deli offers a selection of amazing sandwiches made with Boars Head meats and cheeses, and the bakery is always on point! I really recently got a passionfruit mango cake and it was out of this world! Definitely check them out.

A great place to have Mexican will be going back many times. Kids 8. Grilled Chicken Chunksread more

I meet my husband here for lunch sometimes and I love it. We sit in the back at the bar . Just a…read morereal cool Mexican vibe with awesome decor. The service is excellent as is the food!! One of my favorite lil spots!! You gotta try. You won't be disappointed!!!

This is a hidden gem in Alabaster! They are consistently delicious, have great service and great…read moremenu options. I went with the Crispy bowl during this visit and it was a work of art. It came with an orchid! The food was delicious. The sauce and rice were perfect. We got crap Rangoon's for the app and they were delicious and the dipping sauce was delish. On a random note... it was hot inside when we got there and I'm one to ask for comfort... they immediately turned on the AC for me. They're the best.

Wasabi Japanese Sushi is a hidden gem in Alabaster. I was immediately greeted by the friendly and…read morehelpful staff as soon as I walked in. I ordered various things to go and it was hard choosing because it all sounded so good. I ended up going with a volcano bowl, Hawaii bowl, Columbus roll, and two sushi tacos (spicy tuna and ahi tuna). The Columbus roll was fresh, and tasted so good it was gone quickly. The volcano bowl was amazing. The yuzu wasabi sauce tied everything together. The bowls are all one size but it was a good amount of food. The sushi tacos are unique, and you won't find anything like it in the area. The seaweed shells weren't my favorite because the texture was a little crunchy yet chewy at the same time which made it hard to take bites. However they were still tasty, just paled in comparison to the other options! All in all, this was a 10/10.

I've been here a few times, but this is my first time reviewing. It's right next to a laundromat…read more It doesn't look like much but the interior is beautiful and the food and the drinks are really good. The way they have it decorated. It's like from that movie Coco from Disney. They also have another restaurant in Vestavia that I frequent since it's closer to the movie theater, but they're both equally good. Tonight I had the grilled chicken chimichanga , frozen strawberry margarita, chocolate, martini, and churros Everything was so delicious and our server was so sweet. She said it was her first day serving as she is usually the bartender there. I cannot remember her name, but she had long black hair and she was so cheerful I'll definitely be back sooner than later

MAMA COCO... Cantina in Calera, Alabama, is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you're…read moregreeted with warm, inviting ambiance filled with vibrant Disney Coco animation art and a rich cultural atmosphere. It's the perfect family-friendly spot with a strong sense of community, and the service is top-notch. I had the Durango Steak--a ribeye medium cooked to perfection, paired with 5 jumbo shrimp on top of the steak...that were grilled just right. The plating was gorgeous! It came with a side of steamed vegetables smothered in their famous cheese sauce and authentic Spanish rice. To top it off, the steak was served with a savory fajita butter that elevated the whole dish to a whole new level of amazing. My daughter had the most flavorful quesadillas she's ever tasted--super fresh ingredients and the best slow-cooked Mexican beans with bits of tender, slow-roasted pork. My mother enjoyed the Pollo Loco, with sliced juicy chicken chunks grilled with peppers, laid on a bed of that mouth-watering rice and cheese sauce. The service was incredible! Our server was a cool, professional mature boxer who told stories of his fights recent fights in Mexico (cool guy) .... and he was very knowledgeable about the menu, with a great sense of humor and obvious respect for the restaurant and its owner. While it wasn't packed during our visit on a weekday, I've heard weekends are full of energy with karaoke, half-off drinks, and some seriously great music! And the Texas Margarita? Hands down the best margarita in town, top-shelf liquor all the way! Whether you want it on the rocks or frozen, it'll have you dancing in your seat. If you're in the area, don't miss out on this incredible spot. MAMA COCO Cantina is definitely worth a visit for authentic Mexican cuisine, great vibes, and fantastic service. Me and my family Highly recommend it!

Chain restaurants get a bad wrap but this location is always clean and the staff is friendly. Salad…read morewas crisp and delicious as always and I love a breadstick. My standard order is shrimp scampi substitute Alfredo sauce and extra veggies, it's always yummy. My mother got fried ravioli and it was pretty tasty. I tried their new toasted coconut margarita and thoroughly enjoyed it. Their chocolate lasagna made a perfect ending to a wonderful meal. 5 star meals don't always have to be fancy!

Haven't been here in a while and we were very impressed with the service and food. Everything was…read morehot and delicious. Our server made sure we didn't have to ask for anything. She was amazing! We will be back to see if this can be repeated.

I'm really sorry to say this. I don't normally do negative reviews, honestly. I moved to Alabaster…read morethree months ago and I've given this place two tries. The first time was a "spicy" chicken dish that you don't normally see on local menus. I even requested that it was made extra spicy. It had ZERO spice. And the vegetables did not match the dish description on their "order online" website. The steamed dumplings had no flavor and the dumpling sauce was also watery. I tried them again tonight, just to see if maybe it was a bad day the first time around. I ordered a combo plate that comes with an entree with fried rice and an eggroll. I paid $2 extra to upgrade my rice to lo-mein. I got home and... They gave me fried rice. My entree was sweet and sour pork and the oil they fried it in was so old that my whole house now smells like old, dirty, fishy smelling fryer oil. Sorry. I gave you two tries and you didn't hit the mark either time. Never again.

Great local place. Always had fast friendly service and good food. I always order from the…read morecombination plates since they include choice of either steamed white rice or fried rice, and an egg roll. My favorite is the Mongolian Beef (pictured), which is pretty good. The other dish I tend to get is the House Fried Rice which is a good size portion. Others in the house have gotten a d likes the Honey Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, and most recently the Mongolian Chicken (pictured). They also use great containers for their to go orders. Great to reuse to send leftovers with the college kids.

The food is terrible the service sucks and portions have gotten worse. I had 2 shrimp on the…read moreshrimp plate. Really! Are you kidding me I know it's a lunch portion but this is insane. The bathrooms look like a prison cell. This was really good a long time ago. It has really gone downhill.

This place had better reviews than other asian food places so we gave it a shot. The problem is…read morethere was BUGS in the food! Gross we will never be going back there for food infested with bugs or grubs or any of that. You could be eating them too if you don't pay close attention to every bite.