Omgggg my husband and I stumbled upon this place and it was nothing short of amazing!!! The food,…read morethe vibe, and the service was excellent! I ordered the fried snapper and garlic mashed potatoes. I didn't know it also came with collard greens and cornbread. EVERYTHING was cooked and seasoned to perfection! I've never had good seasoned, clean tasting collard greens at a restaurant. My husband ordered the Rasta pasta that came with shrimp, chicken, and sausage. It was seasoned with its spices to perfection. Let's just say we shared each other's food. LOL I highly recommend Casanova and will be back to experience their weekend brunch.

I attended the R&B Sunday Brunch, it was a nice experience. I went with a large group for a…read morebirthday. The DJ was playing really good music, vibes were in the building. It does have a club feel so if you don't like loud music I wouldn't recommend. I only ordered the bacon and gouda grits side, they tasted pretty good. I would say that the grits were a little thick I prefer mine looser, they were on a plate instead of bowl but adding butter made it better. I also had an espresso martini and it had a nice cocoa flavor, I hope to be able to try the frozen espresso martini. They said they don't always have it so it's a hit or mess with being able to try. One of the people in my party had the fried snapper and allowed me to try it. The batter was really seasoned so it was extremely good in the future I would want to have that for my meal. The service was nice but overall it was a little slow. When it is time to pay be sure to look over your receipt not sure if it's due to our group being large or in general but the gratuity was automatically added. I didn't realize this so when it was all said and done I ended tipping nearly 50% on my ticket. Overall I will say if invited I would go again, I'm curious to see how the experience is with a smaller group. **Also wanted to mention the patio was not open YET but they did say it will be open for summer, so if volume is a deterrent you might be able to enjoy the food and drinks with less volume.**

The food was delicious. The service was five stars. The lights were perfect for a romantic night.read more

My husband planned a date for us today. Neither of us had been to Eighty Eight before so tonight…read morewas a new experience for both of us. Parking wasn't bad because there's a parking garage right behind Eighty Eight. When we entered, we were greeted and escorted to our seats. Note: I suggest buying VIP tickets so you have a guaranteed seat. A DJ played music, which was comprised of a good mix. The show was supposed to start at 9:30 pm, but it didn't start until around 10:15 pm. I understand things can happen so I'm going to give them a little grace this time. We ordered drinks, wings, and fries. The food was great! I believe it came from Sleek. The drinks were good. As for the entertainment, it was phenomenal! We definitely enjoyed ourselves and we would go back.

This review is strictly regarding Brennan. He is the best mixologist in Birmingham. Truly! He works…read moreWednesday nights (which is karaoke nights) and on the weekends. He is a creative genius and the backbone of this establishment! Their Jell-O shots also have pop rocks which add a joyful nostalgia. Place is cute. It has a wig bar and dance floor they refer to as the dollhouse. Fun vibe all around, one of Birmingham's underrated bars for sure!

I hadn't been to Paper Doll since their new POP renovation, and wanted to try it out this weekend!…read moreWalked from a restaurant on 2nd Ave after eating dinner and stumbled into a burlesque show! It's a very intimate bar, galley style. The cocktails are great, they have all the basics and usually a smaller menu of fun options. My friend and I ordered a drink and sat down at one of the tables to take in the show!! They do the burlesque show on the last Friday of every month! It was so fun and the crowd made it feel like a safe space. I'm going to try to bring my mom and some of her friends for the next one! It's a great bar with comfortable seating, and on this night it wasn't so loud that my older, hearing impaired friends wouldn't enjoy it. Burlesque aside, this is a great bar for an intimate drink. It's relatively dark in here so much more of a romantic vibe.

Tucana Tiki is a great experience from start to finish when you walk in it's like traveling to an…read moreisland oasis. They have multiple seating options; the first floor has booths that can accommodate smaller and large groups. The bar area is very inviting and fun to be able to watch your drinks being made and upstairs offers a more private area. When not seated at the bar they do have someone to come around to make sure you have what you need. The servers are very nice and tend to remember you, which is a great feeling. The menu rotates seasonally, which makes it easier to try new things. My favorite menu item so far has been the cheeseball that was on the menu around Christmas time. It had a great flavor served with crackers the only thing is when we came back after the first of the year it wasn't on the menu anymore. On my most recent visit I had the queso which also had great flavor, served with blue corn tortilla chips. When it comes to the drinks I like how on the menu they let you know how strong it is using toucans. Many of the drinks feature rum, but they do still offer some gin and tequila options. Everything I've had has been good and something I would try again. I would like to note that many of the drinks are fruity and can be somewhat sweet. At Christmas time they even had holiday themed drinkware which I felt was a nice touch. If you are not a drinker, they also have options for mocktails. Which has been great for me the last couple of months. I didn't care for the Phony Negroni, but I think Negroni itself might be an acquired taste

Drinks were great! Don't recommend if you don't like rum; a quick look at the menu would tell you…read morethat. The place is very on theme and very fun.

Very chill, cutesy bar. If this was 2010 this would've been the perfect hipster/tumblr vibe…read more Remember when paper airplanes were everything?? The schtick here is that the bartenders will "surprise you" with a cocktail. You tell them your liquor of choice, fruity/floral, sweet/not, etc. and they craft something unique for you. It's cool. The service here is always super friendly. The bathrooms are clean. They have board games and card games out that you can play with friends. It's grown up fun.

Haven't been in years and it don't disappoint! Love the vibe of the bar with the periodic table and…read moreflying paper airplanes! The espresso martini isn't a normal one, but it was pretty tasty! They use nitro cold brew and it is a little sweeter with less foam on top. Still good and didn't taste like alcohol (dangerous)! My husband's drink was tasty too! Very unique! All the cocktails are hand crafted and I love the unique touch to each drink! Highly recommend coming to this bar! They have one TV which was good to watch March madness! But a casual bar that isn't too crazy to have a "date night".

always have such a great experience here, best night out option If you're looking for a great place…read moreto dance or just chill on the patio. With this terrible economy the drink prices are extremely affordable

This was a great place for Friday night fun I loved the old porn on the bathroom wallread more

Described to us as an upscale dive bar, this place delivers. It is so cool and interesting, we…read morespent quite some time just looking around at the different stuff, rooms, and tables. Each table has its own "theme", there are games in the tables, interesting and eclectic chotchkies and other items abound! We sat at the bar the man behind there gave us great service, made great recommendations and was super friendly and attentive. There is no food, but the drinks are good and only $12 for a nice mixed cocktail. If you're in B'ham looking for cocktails, go have the experience at HOFO!!

I really enjoyed it here! I've gone once but it's on my list to come back! Great drinks and…read moreatmosphere! Servers gave great recommendations! Highly recommend here!

New Jersey Born But BIRMINGHAM ROOTS…read more I had the opportunity to visit The Shop @ 1417 during my family's reunion weekend in Birmingham, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip. After our Friday night all-white meet-and-greet dinner, our group wanted to keep the celebration going, so we headed over to The Shop. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was incredible. Admission was only $5 per person, the music was on point, and the energy was nothing but positive. The DJ immediately noticed our group dressed in all white and asked what the occasion was. When we told him we were in town for a family reunion and had family from New Jersey, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Dallas, and other places, and that our family name is White, he gave us shout-outs throughout the entire night. That personal touch made us feel truly welcomed. The venue itself is unique. I was told it used to be a mechanic shop, and it's been transformed into a spacious entertainment venue with both indoor and open-air vibes. The fans kept the place cool, there was plenty of room to dance, and the setup was perfect for a grown-and-sexy crowd. Our group had an amazing time. There were only two men in our party and nine women, and everyone danced the night away. The bartender--if I remember correctly, I think her name was Crystal--was friendly, attentive, and helped make the experience even better. The owner was welcoming, the staff was great, and the regulars made us feel like we belonged. If you're ever in Birmingham and you're looking for a laid-back spot with great music, great people, and an unforgettable vibe, I highly recommend The Shop @ 1417. We'll definitely be back the next time our family is in town.

Nice spot, elderly crowd but good food and nice music, drinks were pretty strong lol I went on a…read moreSunday. Overall chill vibes.