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    EastWest

    4.5 (415 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Yuzu Spritz and Silk Road
    Taylor-Brooke M.

    I recently visited this spot and had a very enjoyable meal, though with a few small caveats. Food: We started with the short ribs appetizer--rich, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the tangy kimchi. Highly recommended. ($16) I chose the evening's special, grouper served on risotto with collard greens, and was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and well-executed it was. ($48) My companion had the Mongolian ribeye, which had good flavor but was a bit chewier than we'd hoped. ($45) Drinks: The cocktails were creative and well-made. The Yuzu Spritz grew on me with its bright citrusy notes, while the East 75 (their take on the French 75) was stiff but enjoyable. The Silk Road was an unexpected favorite. Drinks are $11 each--worth it for the craftsmanship. Atmosphere: Cozy and inviting, perfect for a date night or casual evening with friends. Warm lighting and thoughtful service make it a welcoming space. Overall, a solid spot for inventive dishes and cocktails. I'd definitely return to explore more of the menu, though a few tweaks (like a more tender ribeye) would elevate it to 5 stars.

    Spring rolls
    Michael R.

    The place is nice, nice ambiance, our waitress Andrea kept rolling her eyes every time we asked something, not a great waitress. The food was very good albeit a bit small for the price, $18 for a rice bowl that was small.

    Camille F.

    Came here for a Thursday night dinner! Most everywhere else in Birmingham had an hour+ wait for dinner, but EastWest had no wait! I'd never been here before, but had been excited to try it out! The atmosphere is similar to the other restaurants on 2nd Ave, and I love the mural in the back. I love a short menu, the menu here is the perfect length. Just one side of a sheet of paper. We tried the cauliflower to start, the flavor was amazing but the fry could have been a little bit crispier. My friend ordered the salmon plate for dinner, which I had a bit of and was INCREDIBLE. I'd definitely order that next time. I had the Mongolian beef bowl, which hit the spot, but did leave a little bit to be desired. I wasn't particularly wowed by the flavor or sear on the beef itself. Service was ok. I'll definitely come back here. The price and ambiance are right for a weeknight winter dinner out. Parking can be a little bit tricky around here. Most street parking was full and we ended up parking in a paid lot behind Neon Moon.

    Charmaine C.

    East West is always a faithful option. The wings are my favorite and they are always fresh, good and just right. I paired it with salad which they must have changed and it was also amazing. Also tried the shrimp rice bowl and it was delicious as well. It's really nice date night spot and they do take reservations. It was quiet Thursday night, so we walked right in and sat. Only regrets was not more time to be able to spend there!

    Osaka Spritz
    Nia A.

    Glad I finally got to try this place out. Food was tasty, service was ok and the ambiance is very nice. The cauliflower appetizer was SO good. I had a few pieces that didn't have sauce which weren't that tasty but the ones with sauce? Delicious. My salmon was very crispy and the sauce that came on it was good. The Parmesan risotto tasted a bit starchy but overall everything was solid.

    Stephanie F.

    We had a good experience at EastWest. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance felt casual and welcoming. Reservations are highly recommended since it's a smaller space. There's no valet, so plan for street parking or one of the nearby paid lots.The rustic décor, exposed brick, hardwood floors, and café chairs, gives it a warm, energetic feel. With all the hard surfaces, it can get a bit lively, so it's not the easiest spot for quiet conversation.The fried cauliflower was the standout for me. We also ordered the blistered shishito peppers, short rib bao, and duck nachos. The short rib was a little lean and slightly tough for my taste, though my friend really enjoyed it. The duck nachos were fine, just not especially memorable despite being a server recommendation.Overall, it was a pleasant evening, and I'd happily return if friends wanted to meet there. With so many great dining options in Birmingham, I may not rush to put it at the top of my list; but it's certainly a solid choice for a relaxed night out.

    Lemon drop
    Destiny F.

    This was a nice spot. It was my first time here. I ordered the appetizers for my meal-wings and spring rolls. The spring rolls were amazing. The wings had a different taste than your normal wings but they were good as well

    Chicken and bubble waffles. Asian approach very tasty syrup.
    Michael H.

    The food never misses and you can count on a nicely seasoned meal with any option. You can rent the room upstairs for events and service is good. If you're looking for a punchy tequila cocktail Mr. West will get the job done. One of the best steaks in Bham and definitely recommend the Magnolia Ribeye.

    Spicy shrimp noodles
    Autumn H.

    I have been wanting to go here for a while. Finally went with hubby. We were seated right away; no waiting. The murals in the wall were pretty. I liked the variety in the menu. My husband had the teriyaki chicken bowl with pineapple kimchi and I had the spicy shrimp noodles. The portion size was smaller than expected especially for the prices.

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    This was an interesting venue, the atmosphere was pleasant, the upstairs was excellent the was ok. Service was good

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    Great place to have a dinner or a few drinks! Would recommend for a date night or before a show!

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    Everything was good!!! The Ambiance was pretty good kinda small. Service was good and friendly.

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    Pricey but food was good. I got crab cakes and they were fishy but overall not bad. Fun atmosphere.

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    I'm not a big sushi person, but my wife convinced me to try it. Worth the wait and very good.

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    Ask the Community - EastWest

    Does EastWest have room to host a party of 7?

    Hello Vanessa. What time and day are you inquiring about? With a party of that size we recommend you arrive early and not during peak hours. Let us know and we will be happy to help you out in anyway possible.

    I see that the restaurant isn't necessarily recommended for kids, but would a 16 yr old be ok to come with us?

    100%. It is not a good place for anyone under the age I would say 14 or so. If they eat just about anything they would love it. If they insist on eating chicken fingers and fries, it may not be the best fit for them. My brother is 16 and he only… 

    Does east west have private parking?

    I have seen private parking available in a lot next to the building. It is a little sketchy at night but I have always parked there!

    Does EastWest offer any gluten free options and if so, what?

    Not many GF options, but the cook and staff were accommodating and modified a dish to make it work since they were out of the one main GF option.

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    My God, I thought fine dining had finally died, especially after covid. Current Charcoal Grill is…read morethe first restaurant I've been to in years that still understands and executes on everything that makes eating out enjoyable. The service is *excellent* with a capital "E." We ate at the bar, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about every single aspect of the restaurant. They have tried everything on the menu themselves. They can describe any one of the imported liquors up on the wall. These are real deal professionals who illustrate just how important the people in a restaurant's front truly are. The food? Delicious. It's a wild grab bag of East Asian fare - Chinese, Japanese, Thai - and it's all done extremely well. The portions are small, which is good, since you'll want to try half a dozen things on Current's very deliberately thought-out menu. The Peking Duck is some of the best I've had. The cocktails are also excellent, with my favorite being a delicious, earthy combination of coconut, lime, and pandan. It's like an extremely upscale tiki drink. I cannot recommend this place enough. Absolutely perfect. 5 stars.

    My friend, Julia, and I tried current the other night! We walked in and immediately loved the vibes…read moreand upscale, quirky, modern feel of it all. High ceilings and exposed brick are a few of the ways to my heart. If you've seen a post about this place, you've probably seen a picture of the crackly round, artistic dish and wondered what it was. There are dumplings on the underside of it and you break each one off of the crackly part to enjoy. We did enjoy these but I would've loved a soy sauce to dip them in. They came with chili crunch, peanuts, and green onions but I wanted an actual sauce. They were very standard tasting dumplings and there was nothing extraordinary about them unfortunately. As always, we'd looked at the menu beforehand and decided what we wanted. It does state on their website that their menus can change due to freshness and availability. But we'd both decided on an app and entree we wanted only to get there and have none of them on the menu. I do appreciate a rotating menu to accommodate local items, but I would also love for those to be updated on a regular basis. So after rerouting, we decided on the chicken skewers as another app with the dumplings. These were chargrilled, flavorful, and had a nice crust on them. I got shrimp fried rice and Julia got spicy beef noodles. It was fine but I wish the shrimp wouldn't have been cut up. It felt like they chopped them up in order to not put as many in the dish. At $25 for this, I'd like whole shrimp please. There were a few pieces of raw spinach with pepper on the top. I would've loved a sauce of some kind. I would've preferred shrimp hibachi with fried rice from a Japanese place that included vegetables and sauces. This was not *bad* there was just SO much room for improvement. We both agreed that nothing was awful, but for these prices and the hype, we expected more. Our waitress was super friendly. Bonus points because they had match boxes at the host stand! There was a paid parking lot diagonal from the restaurant, so we had to walk through an intersection to get there. There are some spots up front if you can snag one. Overall, we enjoyed our time here but won't be sprinting back.

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