My father and i's first time, traveling from New Orleans. From the moment we walked in we were…read moregreeted and welcomed. Our server Chloe was nothing short of DELIGHTFUL. She was quirky, fun, and knew the menu! The food was great, it was exactly the way you want these classics to taste. It was fresh, flavorful, and the prices per portion were just right. The house Greek salad dressing was so good I would drink it if I could. I wish I could buy it or find a recipe, I would eat salad every meal. The restaurant is historic and has all the vibes of a classic eatery that make you feel good. We loved it, best meal I've had in a long while. In a sea full of Sysco restaurants, this place and its staff... stand out. Thank you!

Well, we did it. Bright Star had to wait over 100 years for us to get here but we finally did! Got…read morehere right when they opened at 4:30. The lobby was already full. Fortunately, this is a big restaurant and I had reservations! The decor in here is very old chic. It reminded me of my dad's favorite Italian restaurant in South Philly. He would love it here. We were seated fairly quick and provided with menus including a summer cocktail menu. I got a peach martini which was fabulous. Hubby ordered a banana breeze cocktail but they were out of banana liquor. He was bummed. Instead he got the strawberry Long Island iced tea. I tasted it and it was really good. We ordered our entrees which came with a salad or gumbo. I got the gumbo. It was sooo good. I enjoyed every bite. For my entree I got the Texas special which has the Greek steak, chicken and the seafood au gratin. All of it was delicious. I loved everything. Highly recommend especially if you want to try a little of everything. Of course, we had to get dessert. I had to try the baklava cheesecake since that seemed to be popular. Hubby got the chocolate almond pie. Hubby's was really really good. Mine was interesting for sure. Hubby tried it and said it tasted like pumpkin and he was right! Normally I love pumpkin but I didn't love this. It was okay. I just wouldn't get it again. Service was great. Lots of people coming around refilling drinks, bringing food, taking away plates, etc. we will be back for sure!

We visited this great spot in the gorgeous Ross Bridge neighborhood to try something new for my…read moreson's birthday meal. Because of the intense Alabama heat, we chose to sit inside, though they have a really nice screened-in patio available. The restaurant is intimate but well laid out, featuring a couple of distinct dining areas and a bar. Since it was our first time, our server, Daniella, recommended the candied bacon bombs to start. They came with a side of cheese curds, and both were absolutely delicious. Even as small as the curds were, they had a perfect cheese pull! For our mains, I ordered the cowboy burger with an added egg and a side of sweet potato fries, while my son chose the shrimp and grits. My burger was incredible, a solid 9.5 out of 10. My son rated his shrimp and grits a 7, though he has a lot of experience with that dish to compare it to. Daniella provided fantastic service, checking in at just the right times without hovering. I later realized I forgot to ask if they do anything special for birthdays, but honestly, my son was probably glad I forgot! Overall, it was a great meal, excellent service, and a very cool environment.

This place was excellent!! Our waiter Cheyenne was awesome and gave us so many good…read morerecommendations. The star of the show were the appetizers. The low country dip was phenomenal! Cheese with turnip greens and smoked sausage. Yum! The candied bacon bombs were delicious too. The appetizers were enough to get me full but to go I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and my friend ordered the blackened chicken pasta. She said it was tasty but it needed more sauce. Overall this place was a 10/10. Lively with great staff really makes this place a gem. I will definitely be back.

Stopped for dinner with my spouse…read more Was not very crowded for a Saturday, so we were seated right away. We ordered drinks and dinner. Our server was great. She checked in with us and service was pretty quick. I ordered the Moscato, was probably the largest pour I ever had. Super! I ordered the chicken broccoli bowl, and my spouse ordered the ribs with chicken fingers. Meals were great. Will come back again. Glad things here improved since the last visit! Both meals were fine

Ordered The Logan steak last night woth door dash. Cooked medium rare and the flavor was amazing!…read moreWill definitely order this again!

Solid meat and 3/soul food option in the vicinity of the Bessemer courthouse…read more They're doing it right in here. Good selection of things ranging from your standard stuff to some more adventurous options. Big portions. Quick, friendly service. Lots of windows so good natural light and an open feel. Easy parking. Priced reasonably. All the seasonings. A good option if you're looking for a quality meal and you're in the market for some serious comfort food. If you're in this area don't second guess it.

The food is pretty good and they offer meat and veggies as well as other menu items. The service…read morewas friendly and prompt. My only complaint is the prices on their drinks. $5 for a large tea. It's 32 oz and seems high for little more than a cup of sugar water also if you get bread with your meal don't get the corn bread. As a true southern boy I know good cornbread and they don't have any. For my plate which consisted of beef tips mash potatoes and peas, large drink it was right at $18. The portions are large so maybe it's not such a bad price, and if you drink water it's not bad at all.

We came here for Mother's day and there was no waiting time to be seated. Its the first time I've…read moreseen some offer a combo with a seafood bag. We both ordered wings with our bags. The food came out hot and fresh. Our service was ok. The server went mia a few times. I didn't really like my drink but I went ahead and drunk it.

Boil in a bag was really good! Fried seafood was ok. Oysters- don't get them. Service was…read moreabominably slow. No greeting. Only menu given was the one I took while we were waiting for a table in a restaurant that had 75% empty. Drinks slow. Surprisingly our food was warm when we got it. Service was so slow the guy was lucky to get a tip. Bathrooms needed cleaning. Busy night EARLIER I guess?

This little walk up coffee shop/Sno Biz/Cafe is adorable…read more The precious gentleman there today, Darius, was so upbeat and more than helpful. I ordered a sugar free caramel & white chocolate frapp with almond milk and a scoop of egg salad. Both were delicious!!! They also have Lotus energy drinks which are my husband's favorite, but are a little difficult to find in this area of the country. They are more popular out west. My husband travels to this area of Alabama for work frequently and I cannot wait to come back.

Great place all around! Best chicken salad ever! Grandkids always want to come for sno-cones and…read morethey are big and delicious! They have the most friendly host ever! Outside tables and fun games for the kiddos! We love it! Go support Dolly's! You will not regret it!!!

Great place! Nicely…read moredecorated, had a tasty margarita. We ordered salads, they were fresh and wonderful. Service was excellent. Go out back and see the outdoor lounging area with a bar and lots of nice seating This place is a gem!

Not sure if I just came on an off night but we did not have a good experience. The music was loud…read moreenough that you couldn't even hear yourself think, it took 35 minutes for us to get our food and to top it off, the steak I ordered medium rare came as well done and dry as they come. To top it off. The only thing flavor wise was a crap load of salt. Service was fine, which I guess it better be when they automatically charge a 20% tip. Wont be coming back. Especially since my stomach ached in the morning.

Another one of those wowzers. It looked good as I pulled up but my mind was seriously blown as I…read morewalked right in. The host was seriously completely perfect. He was super kind and nice and so great to chat with for a bit. Then when the food order was delivered I was seriously surprised. A lot of Mexican restaurants are either the Tex version which is boring and some are just blah but this one was a legitimate Mexican flavor for every single bite. This was my first time here but I would absolutely go back for lunch or dinner. It was super great vibe and service and food too.

Ambiance- family oriented high volume type Mexican restaurant…read more Service- no negative feedback to offer. Food- unfortunately, severely lacking. What I ordered was the steak enchiladas. Disappointing to say the least. After waiting 15 plus minutes for the entree, food was cold to the touch. The rice was dry, and the beans were watery and smothered with cheese as to hide the recycling of it. The steak was dry and way overcooked. The steak looks like it was recycled as well. Summation- price is in line with the type of meal ordered, but the quality was not evident. Clearly my experience- my review is concise.

Ooooweee! Best dang gone burger ever!! Please believe the…read morehype. Facts. First time visit on a Friday went right back on Saturday and it was just as good or even better!

Still the best burger in Birmingham. Onion rings are on point also. Always quick to order and…read moreserve. The epitome of a hole in the wall. Love it.

I see Takoyaki all the time in passing in McCalla and decided to stop in for some sushi. This place…read moreis on the smaller side and is cozy with limited seating. This place is not for you if you have a big party but easily seat a group of 2-6 people. They have sushi, hibachi, and unique Indonesian dishes as well. We tried the Rock N Roll and Alabama good. The Rock N Roll roll was a little on the flavorless side, and the Alabama roll was decent. I want to try some other dishes from this place. The staff was super friendly and nice.

Rude af. I placed and paid for an order on the site that the restaurants website directed me to…read morewhen I went to order. We got there on Mother's Day, and they said they didn't have any orders. I asked them to maybe double check, and the small Asian woman refused to even look again, saying they didn't t have any orders, even though I paid on the website their website directed me to for a to-go order. That was supposed to be my Mother's Day gift, and I not only didn't get it, but they also would not refund the money I had paid already.