Can't believe it took us so long to try Bayonet! Overall, we were completely blown away. Every dish…read morefelt intentional and every bite was delicious. We had the oysters (the selection was unreal), the branzino, the tuna burger and the peas & carrots side dish. All incredible. But the real star of the show was the coconut cream pie. Truly, do not go to Bayonet without ordering it. Quite possibly our new favorite dessert in Bham. The tableside martini and coffee service were such a fun touch, and our waitress was amazing. She helped us navigate the menu perfectly. Ah, cannot wait to go back.

There aren't too many places in the world that can be called "genuinely impressive", but Bayonet…read moresimply cannot be placed into any other category. It was opened by a husband and wife couple, Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily in 2025. As a James Beard Award nominated chef, there was good reason to expect a great meal even before the dinner. The presentation, creativity and focus on seasonality are standout features of Bayonet. Very bold dishes like the chive and caviar egg sandwich prove that the chef does not hesitate to go extreme. The Strawberry Wahoo was no less impressive, both in presentation and the genuinely unique combination. Staff are highly professional, bartenders Bradley and Miles are top notch pros of the industry. All of that is before acknowledging the beautiful interior in which Bayonet is situated. Thus, ending two words, just book!

We stopped in on our way back home for a quick bite to eat. The menu is fairly diverse so everyone…read moreshould be able to find something to eat. We were greeted fairly quickly and the restaurant was fairly busy at the time. It had an upscale casual vibe so we felt comfortable in our jeans-no need for a fancy dress. I had the fried green tomato BLT and my husband had a bison burger. My husband said his burger was a tad salty, but it didn't deter him from finishing up his meal. I enjoyed my BLT, with the house fries.

Met my daughter here for lunch around noon on a Friday. It was pretty busy but we got a table…read moreimmediately. Cute interior and few outdoor seats. The server was really helpful in choosing what to order. Everything was delicious, we had the fried catfish and the tortellini. Enjoyed a few piece of cheesecake due to it being my birthday.

Always a good option. They have the best catfish around. The restaurant is always clean and homey…read more The staff is always friendly and attentive.

Fast service. Good people. Can't beat it…read more Staff were really friendly and understanding with my kids. Very patient. Fried catfish is the best here. Also, those onion rings and fried pickles are Inside feels warm like you are in a home.

I hate to do this but restaurants need to do better. I ordered a the fish & shrimp combo and a wing…read moreplate. This was the worst fish and shrimp I ever had. No seasoning what so ever. It was so bland and the fish was undercooked. I guess I'm supposed to dip it in condiments to get any flavor huh? The chicken was mildly seasoned but wasn't crispy at all. I officially tired of restaurants being lazy and the consumers are just accepting it. Covid or not restaurants need to do better. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. They need to go back to the drawing board.

I really enjoyed the delicious crab legs and the corn, I also ate the shrimp and grits like I…read morehadn't eaten in 3 days. The place is very clean and spacious. A good spot to know for sure!

Food was very tasty! I had meat + 2 and friend ordered from menu and had Philly steak sandwich…read more Service excellent & restaurant very clean and welcoming.

The stuffing was honestly amazing. The food came very fast like if it was already done but still…read morehot. The service was also very acceptable as the workers was nice and respectful. The ambiance was very fancy and much flattering. I rate it 4 stars.

The food was superlative. Best meal I have had in Alabama, and I have been lucky enough to sample…read moresome high end spots in both Birmingham and Huntsville. Raw bar, grouper, roasted oysters and cocktails...A+ snapper was a bit salty, the scallops and peaches were a B. Would go back just for wine and superlative dip and homemade crackers. Jeff, our server, was smooth attentive and thoughtful. Meal was well paced. Wine list was perfect. Just a great overall dining experience. Expect 125pp w/drinks and you will be stuffed...

If you yearn to pay top dollar for raw broccoli perched upon warm dog vomit, you'll love Automatic…read moreSeafood! For the love of God, don't believe the news articles and the James Beard nomination. This place is a ripoff. If it was ever good, it's gone downhill faster than a shopping buggy. The food is severely subpar and overpriced. The half lobster appeared to be a third lobster and cost as much as a whole lobster. I've had better hush puppies at a roadside barbecue joint. I've never had tiny "seared" scallops dumped into a half inch of beef broth before (how can they still be called seared when they're submerged?!?). Remarkably low quality cuisine. Please don't waste your money unless you're an unsophisticated rube. My cocktail was alright, but very small in volume compared to most other restaurants. The decorating appears dingy and the booth seats hurt your back. My wife said the bathroom had "trash everywhere." The waiter was very nice.

We love this place - it is the best seafood place in Bham - the steamed crab claws are amazing !…read moreThe oysters are freshly flown in . I have not tried any other location in years - bc this place is always such a treat . I have tried some of the newer $$$$ seafood restaurants( bc my son wanted to go ) but I have always left disappointed. The fish market gets your food out hot & they do have great service , (this is why they're still in business.) I've been eating here at least 30 years - I like the casual ambiance & the oysters are to die for . In my humble opinion, this is the only place to get reliably great seafood ( & it has reasonable prices)

We must eaten there on a bad night all around because our review doesn't reflect what everyone else…read moreseemed to experience! We were seated promptly handed menus and about 30 seconds later approached by the waitress for drink orders. We asked for a drink menu as there was nothing to advertise what drinks they were serving. She returned with 1 drink menu for all 3 of us and stood there waiting until we decided. We asked for some time so she left and returned about 2 mins later. We ordered drinks and she returned 2 mins later to take our food order. We ordered appetizers, salad and main courses. The drinks came quickly, the salads came right after and then about 3 mins later, the appetizers came out. 3 mins after that, the main courses arrived so we had plates stacked everywhere on the table and quickly tried to finish our salads and appetizers before the main dish got cold. The waitress never returned to the table until she brought the bill. The plates were all cleared by someone else. We saw her leave a bill at the table next to us and wait until they checked it over and figured out a payment method, so when she arrived at our table we just handed her a credit card. The food was average but the overall experience was terrible. I realize she was probably new and this may have been her first night but some training would go a long way! For $180 dinner, we expected a lot more.