Enjoyed another great meal at Foodbar tonight. Great food, thoughtfully prepared, and wonderful ambiance. Always full of customers that (it appears from staff responses) are regulars. My guest tonight is a healthy eater, so the menu was perfect. Lots of farm to table options, vegetarian options, as well as fresh fish and other great proteins. We ended up having the seared tuna with soy pearls, yellow beets, feta and dates, and the spring salad with fried goat cheese, pistachios, apples and raspberries. Everything was fresh, well prepared and delicious. Service is always wonderful. Seating is limited so make reservations as early as possible. Bar seating available first come first served. There's a number of off-menu items so be sure to ask your server! My only complaint is that best tables are held for the "regulars;" so I guess it's time to become a regular at Foodbar. read more

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Great little upscale spot in Cahaba Heights. We came in on a Saturday night for dinner, no reservation but they squeezed two of us in after a few minutes. The bar seating was 100% full. This is a spot with a heavy regular rotation. The people of Mountain Brook/Vestavia are here for dinner. It's a specific crowd. Service was great, the waitstaff is very friendly and on top of things. My dad ordered the "Magic City Manhattan" -- I'm not normally a dark liquor person, but I thought this was fantastic. I think it was the pecan liquor which made it so good. We split the muscles appetizer, which was great. The broth was so warm, garlicky, acidic, perfect. Love. And the bread that came with was great, too. If I'm being picky, the bread services' butter could've been more room-temp and easier to spread. But that's me being extremely picky. We ordered the lamb chop entree to split, too. Again, great. This is a fantastic spot if you're not looking to travel downtown for dinner. Easy menu, crowd pleasing. Definitely suited for an older crowd, which can be harder to find in the downtown spots. read more

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I was thoroughly impressed with this spot. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between casual and sophisticated, making it ideal for both a relaxed night out or a special occasion. I ordered the Gulf Red Snapper, and it was outstanding. The presentation was elegant, and the seasoning highlighted the freshness of the fish without overpowering it. Service was also very attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. Overall, Foodbar is a standout in Cahaba Heights. Between the inviting ambiance, top-notch food, and impeccable service, I will definitely be returning! read more

FOODBAR - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Food Bar is excellent! Love their food and the vibe. It's a great date night spot with great service.

Just going to be really honest, this place was not worth its prices. There wasn't anything we got that was terrible but nothing wow-ed us either. I did enjoy the royal red shrimp, they were much more like lobster than regular shrimp so I would definitely recommend. The bucatini could've desperately used a bit of cream in the sauce. Parking situation is good - large lot adjacent to the restaurant. No street parking. Our server was very friendly and helpful. It was exceptionally loud. At one point I turned around because I thought there was a fight happening. There wasn't, but sure sounded like it. I couldn't hear people talking across the table from me throughout the night. They do have a patio that might've been more enjoyable if we weren't in a heat advisory. However, it was packed on a Wednesday night. So they're obviously doing something right. But, we won't be back.‍ read more

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We have enjoyed the Food Bar for several years. The prices have increased significantly over the past few months. We still enjoy the cheeseburger with the fries which are the best!! read more

Excellent service and excellent food. Get the sauté and fried crab legs, delicious. I had the flounder which was delicious and my wife had the mussels, which she said were great. Prices are reasonable and portions are very good. They were busy and food came out a bit slow, but that's understandable for a Friday night. Highly recommend this place. read more

Burger is really good and the fries are redonkulous. I like the off menu vegetable plate for a healthy option.

Wonderful atmosphere, service and amazing food! They take reservations but sat us with no delay. There was a nice outdoor seating area. The dining room is lovely. The Lacquered Pork Roast was soo tender and succulent and melts in your mouth. The ginger scallion sauce was addictive. The Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras was exactly what I've been craving! I haven't had Foie Grois, for at least 10 year. This was wonderful! It was served with pears and a perfect port wine sauce! Lisa, our server was soo sweet and personable. She is a Gordon Ramsay fan too! I wanted the perfect wine to pair with my Foie Gras. She found the right one to cut the richness of my dish. It was a Willamet red. We will be coming back again and again! read more

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Food was good but not for the price point. The coriander crusted tuna was the highlight. A member of my dinner party had allergies, and they did not know which plate was hers initially. The atmosphere is nice with a small bar and lots of sunlight. read more

FOODBAR - Braised beef tongue, vine ripe tomato salad, coriander crusted tuna - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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Had a great birthday dinner last night of steamed mussels and hand cut french fries... the BEST! Thanks Tina! read more

FOODBAR - Steamed mussels and hand cut french fries! - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

We had an excellent dinner here. I saw the great reviews and knew I wanted to try it. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is covered with heaters. I saw lots of people sitting out there and they didn't seem to mind. Our reservation was for indoors. They did seem to fill up so I would get a reservation on the weekend especially. To start off, I tried the Drunken Pumpkin cocktail. It was pretty good. Later on I got the Harvest Cider which was sweeter and I liked it better. They had crab claws which were an addition to the menu so I got those for an appetizer. They were really good and came with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. For dinner, I got the black grouper. It came with fingerling potatoes and green beans. The grouper was fantastic. I ate ever bite. I enjoyed everything on the plate. My only complaint was that the beans still had the stems on so I had to cut those off. But otherwise, it was great. For dessert I had the chocolate phyllo parcel. Holy cow was that good! We all tried it and everyone loved it. Our server, Tina, was awesome. She made good recommendations and was attentive without being overbearing. This might just be my new favorite restaurant.! read more

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We celebrated our 43rd anniversary on February 28th. Food Bar never disappoints! I love the warmth of the atmosphere and welcomes we receive every time we dine at FOOD BAR. Our server was incredible and engaging. The cuisine, prepared by Chef George was over the top, per usual. We began our feast with the most tender calamari. My husband ordered a special. A delicious sticky braised pork served with steamed rice, butter lettuce leaves house made kimchi and a fabulous sauce to pour over the wraps. I ordered the scallops. Seared and prepared to perfection!! We indulged with two decadent desserts The famous phyllo wrapped chocolate Molton cake parcel, chocolate and creme anglaise, served with house made vanilla bean ice cream AND White chocolate raspberry bread pudding with raspberry coulis. Unbelievable!!! read more

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This was my first time visiting Food Bar. The night we went, it was cold and rainy, but it was still packed inside and out. My first thought was that it must be good if there are this many people here. Their patio was draped in plastic, and they put out heaters, so the diners didn't seem to be bothered. Luckily, our friends had made a reservation, so we didn't have to wait, and we were able to sit inside. Their name describes them perfectly. They have food and a large bar! Ha ha! We all ordered drinks before our meal. I enjoyed mine, but I tried my friend's drunken pumpkin, and it wasn't my favorite. For my entree, I had the Lacquered Pork Roast with Kim Chi and white rice. The pork roast was amazing. The meat was super soft and melted in my mouth. However, I'm not a fan of Kim Chi, but I took a bite just to say I tried it, and I can confirm that I'm still not a fan. The rice was good. I usually say no to desserts, but their menu looked so amazing, so I decided to order something. I chose the doughnuts. They were like beignets super good, but pricey. I will pass next time. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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2.5, rounding up to 3. Went on a Wednesday night around 6:30 as a party of 3, seated with no wait. Did the mussels app, has to be one of my least favorite things I've ordered at a restaurant in recent memory. Really hard to screw up mussels IMO but the broth was straight butter. I did the duck special for a main, was good not great. One person did the grouper which they said was fine, other person did the crabcake which again was just fine. Don't think price justifies quality here. Server was nice & attentive. read more

Foodbar has been on our list for a while and was very enjoyable and nice place for a special night out. We called ahead and you could tell front of house was really trying to get us in for the requested time and she made it work. As soon as we arrived we were seated. Server started off great with drink orders, appetizers request, and entree orders, then it kind of slowed down service wise, would see him walk from kitchen/patio & back & never surveyed his tables to see if anything was needed. The food was a unique and creative delight. Beef Tongue mustard aioli, pickled onion, veal broth reduction - Try it!!!! Grilled Hanger Steak asparagus, baby carrot, hen of the woods, sunny side quail egg, veal broth reduction. - the quail was perfect!. Steak has a good smokey flavor but a little dry a au jus & fresh horseradish would really elevate this dish! Lacquered Pork Roast sticky rice, house kimchee, ginger scallion sauce, butter bibb lettuce - definitely the better of the two entrees. The pork roast was phenomenal! Juicy & full of flavor and even better w/the ginger scallion sauce. Light but filling wraps. The restaurant had a great atmosphere with patio and inside dining. Definitely feels like a Vestavia favorite for the locals and those of us who were advised we try. One other plus. We could actually talk w/o yelling or repeating our selves. Burnt Basque Cheesecake candied popcorn & crème fraîche read more

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One of the best restaurants in Birmingham. In my top 3. George has it figured out. I have eaten here numerous times and have never had a bad meal. They are willing to accommodate requests such as "can I get the snapper but with the underbelly of the catfish?" No problem! Simply amazing food and service. read more

The service was really good. The menu changes frequently. I struggled to find something I really wanted and ended up ordering the raw oysters. They were excellent. Seriously, fresh... 10/10. I would recommend Foodbar but advise that the most recent menu you see online likely won't be 'your menu'. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants. The food and service are consistently good and I love sitting outside on nice days.

I wish I could leave separate ratings for different parts of our experience. Our server, Jess, was absolutely five stars--friendly, attentive, and professional. The flat iron steak, unfortunately, was on the tough side, but the mashed potatoes and asparagus were fantastic. One suggestion: the overhead lighting was extremely bright. It felt like we were eating outside at noon. Dimming the lights or removing a few bulbs would really enhance the ambiance. read more

FoodBar is the one restaurant where I know I will have a great appetizer, entree and dessert. The menu changes seasonally, but the crab claws for an appetizer and the phyllo wrapped chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert! read more

FOODBAR - Phyllo wrapped chocolate cake + ice cream - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Food was excellent but pricey. I had duck which was very good. Crowded small place that gets too loud for conversation. Great for foodies!

A great place to visit when you're in the area. It can be a social highlight or a very casual meet and greet. The food was phenomenal. At the time of this review, I noticed the menu has changed, so none of these items were on the list. Unfortunate for you. These dishes were absolutely delicious. For dessert, I did have the lavender poundcake which I did not get a picture of and it was absolutely divine! Wonderful atmosphere. Easy to get to. Tucked away in a little strip. Outside seating was great. When I attend my annual conference next year, I'll definitely be making this a mandatory stop. read more

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While the food was good on our visit I had to give 3 stars because of the service. Apparently the owners parents came in to eat and our waiter literally kept leaving to go check and talk to them even though they weren't one of his table. Also, informed us that's what he was doing because they were "important". Overall, weird experience don't plan on going back. read more

Unassuming exterior belies the wonders that lie within ... my daughter and I went to dinner early on a Saturday evening. I arrived first and, to my happy surprise, at the top of the cocktail list was a Pimm's Cup, perhaps the best cocktail on earth when mixed correctly. And this mix was lovely - lightly lemony, a bit of fizz and a breath of gin taste. After her arrival, my daughter shared fried oysters with me, which were fresh and heavenly. Our server, Michelle L. was spot on with recommendations, refills and refreshing conversation that made dinner so much fun. Dinners were diving - my snapper was transcendent, and almost more than I could eat. I should have written in earlier - I can't recall what my daughter had but we both took home portions for lunch. Michelle made our experience extra special - she was really the best. read more

Great food, friendly staff, and George is a very generous chef both with his portions and with the time he spends in the dining room with customers. read more

FOODBAR - Chef George and the off-the-menu crab claws (two ways). - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

We ventured here for a group birthday meal and I had been one other time recently. It's a great local spot for dinner and they have a regularly changing menu. They do have a Parmesan cheese burger with fries that is secretly on the menu as well in case you are a more basic or picky eater. I have had the pasta now as well as the steak both of which were good. The pasta was my favorite of the 2. They do have a nice selection of wines as well to go with the meal. I would happily eat here again if looking for a place to dine in the cahaba heights area. #bhamfoodguy read more

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Do you want a stellar meal? Eat at FOODBAR! This swordfish dish was decadent. The flaky fish plus the asparagus, cauliflower and fennel sautéed with sauce gribiche was heavenly. read more

FOODBAR - Pam seared Atlantic swordfish - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

We eat there frequently. Nice ambiance You can get lucky or unlucky with your server Bring a cushion for you tush read more

Some of the best food I've had in Birmingham. Don't sleep on this spot. Do yourself a favor and order the crab claws ( both ways) as an appetizer and the donuts for dessert, you will not regret it. We also had the snapper and the steak entrees and they were incredible. Everything was fresh and the flavors were spot on. read more

FOODBAR - Sautéed Gulf Red Snapper - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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I had high hopes coming in because of the rave reviews, but I am rating it a 4/5. Hometown feel - if you're a local this place is the place to be on a Wednesday (or probably any) night. It seemed a lot of people knew others, I almost felt like I was in a time warp because I've never lived somewhere were all the people in a restaurant knew one another, it was really neat. Mostly it was older couples (60's) on dates, which was adorable! I don't think I see that enough. Sharing wine, deep in conversation, caring about nothing in the world other than what their date has to say - I think that was my favorite part. I guess the menu changes often, I read a ton of reviews recommending the burger but there was no burger so here are reviews on what we ordered. Wednesday - 1/2 off wine! Woo! Never a bad deal if you drink wine. Rainbow Trout - It's the full fish with onions and lemons cooked inside. The root veggies underneath were some of the best I had. The sauce was an oil/lemon/caper flavor and paired superb with the dish. Truly a delicious dish. Only downside is the time it takes to get all the bones out, and the skin off. I will eat some of the skin, but I can't do it all - definitely a European thing and I can't hang. Grilled Flat Iron Steak - we were worried it would be tough and overcooked, but it was cooked perfectly! It was actually very tender and juicy and had tons of flavor. The veggies were a tad undercooked and tough, but I think that's better than being mushy and overcooked. The egg on top was a nice touch. It's nice to order a steak and not get a ton of white carbs/potatoes so you leave feeling satisfied and not stuffed. Definitely recommend this dish too. There is a bar area you can sit at with one TV, but otherwise the restaurant is quaint and cute. The tables are a little too close together for the space, I think. I just think given the space, they don't need to pack so many tables, it's not NYC. Literally the girls butts grazed over the top of our table when they got in/out - there was only enough room to scoot sideways to get to the seats, that's how close they are. Since the music was quiet all I could hear were the conversations from the 3 girls to my left who were out for a birthday, and the 2 ladies to my left (which if I never looked I would have thought it was just one) because she complained about her life the entire meal. Aside from that, the couples around were still adorable and the ambiance was very nice. Staff, our waitress was an older woman and she was very attentive and very nice. She did due diligence when she didn't know an answer, and always made sure we were taken care of, never had to flag her down. Definitely appreciated that. Since the menu is very small I don't think we'll be back this trip, but it was a nice meal and worth trying if you're passing through Birmingham. read more

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Great fried oysters and atmosphere! Service is fantastic sitting at the bar or a table. Patio dining as well all seasons!

Came to Foodbar for a birthday dinner and had a great time. The table was ready when my party arrived. Everyone enjoyed their dinner! The foie gras was one of the most delicious meals I have ever had! read more

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Absolutely Incredible! Amazing Braque Cheesecake. The Black Grouper is amazing and the Choate Phyllo is to die for. read more

My wife loves the pastries here. We received some desserts from here as a gift. The desserts are killer. The lemon tart is our favorite. We will definitely drop by when we are in the area. Thank you chef Tyler! read more

Food bar is amazing. Period. Now what I'm about to share is not the full menu, it's appetizers and desserts. We started with appetizers and they were so good we ate so much, we only had room for dessert afterwards. Please get the mussels, the broth that they are cooked in is so good you'll want to slap somebody...just don't do that though, You'll also need the delicious toasted bread to sop it up with, I promise you, SOP. We had the crab claws that were not on the menu, but trust me, they are there, and you should order them. We also had the Brussel sprouts which were seasoned to perfection...trust me, they are delicious. Then there was dessert. Man oh man...just try it all. In order of My most delicious. 1. Toffee 2. Warm Pound cake 3. Chocolate Cake...Have at it! You will enjoy yourself. Oh!!! And don't forget drinks!!! They are amazing too!! (A little note about dessert, the sampler dessert was sold out when we ordered it and our waitress Tina (who was amazing) said they had three toffees left, so that's what we had) YOU NEED THREE of them. The toffee sauce that accompanies this delicate/intricate gem is all you need with it. Ok, I'm done! Go to Food bar and enjoy yourself! I forgot to mention we had the pleasure of meeting the chef/owner and it was easy to tell he loves what he does! Such a great dining experience! read more

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For some reason, I remembered the food and drinks to be a lot better than it was on my most recent visit. Oh well. We still enjoyed the meal! I got the Risky Fizzness drink and did not care for it at all. I switched to another drink and still did not care for it so I gave up at that point! I started with the "Just Peachy" appetizer which was really good! It's sliced peaches covered with feta cheese and honey. I would definitely get this again! It's light, seasonal, sweet and delicious. For my entree, I got the flat iron steak, cooked well done, with mixed vegetables. While I wasn't crazy about the choice of vegetables, the steak was pretty good! To finish, I had the Lavender Poundcake which was a nice, warm finish! read more

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I ordered two desserts to go tonight. What a disaster. 27 minutes to get two desserts. No place to wait for a to go order. Maybe dine in in better but if they can't get uncooked items turned in a low ticket time, I'd bet cooked items are an atrocity. read more

We found this in the "foodie" section of Yelp, and this place was awesome. Appetizers - foie gras (coming from CA, I haven't seen this in a long time) - I was looking forward to this the most but it was too burned/charred, but otherwise the execution was great - served with pear and a homemade bread, the green tomato salad was perfect. They serve fresh homemade bread with this amazing butter - I had 4 slices and could't stop. We all got the hangar steak and it was cooked to perfection. read more

Delicious food. Great service with a very cute atmosphere. Just randomly picked this restaurant to go to with friends. Will definitely go back. All four of us loved our meals. read more

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