Food was amazing. Drinks were amazing. Kevin is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$!read more

My overall experience was 10/10. When I firdt walked in I was greeted by a lovely waiter And he sat…read moreme quickly. My server JAM was the absolute best. He recommended plenty of options for appetizers and drinks. He was very attentive to our table, he made sure to bring refills, more silverware, more cups literally whatever we didn't and he didn't complain on bit. Our food was also very tasty. We had the Egg rolls and boudin balls to start.My entree was a catfish player and can't forget about dessert. The sweetest beignets. Overall I will definitely be back!

My dad's a big soul food fan so I brought him here for lunch. Our server was nice and we were…read moregreeted by other staff as well. We both got the catfish and it was so good. The filets are big and you get two of them plus two sides. I'm an okra fan and the mac & cheese was a good choice too. This was worth the drive to Centerpoint. I want to come back for brunch one day.

The first time I had SKA was in 2020 at an event at The Hangout (now closed). It was a bad…read moreexperience .. the event started late, the food wasn't good, the building had no heat on New Year's Day. Just bad all around. I said never again. Fast forward to this week, 7/2024. It was my turn to pick a place for happy hour. I called SKA last Thursday & asked what time happy hour is? The staff replied "Either 4pm or 5pm until 7pm." I asked her to please find out and I'd wait. In response she asked me what time I planned to come. I told her, 4pm. She responded, "YOU SHOULD BE FINE AROUND THEN." I was baffled and just asked for her name and ended the call ... We went to Courtyard 280 ‍ It just so happened that my friends picked SKA for brunch today, Saturday. I'd resolved that I was going for the company and would put all of my past experiences aside. My food experience had been prior the food truck and brick and mortar. So I was open to giving them a chance. I'm so so glad I did! They refer Saturday brunch as a Day Party. It's on the louder end of the spectrum, which is perfectly appropriate for a day party vibe. There was a DJ ... at some point my friend asked, Are they playing GloRilla?!? lol! I'm a fan so it was fine. Our waiter had great energy and he was attentive. The decor is nice. We ordered the mimosa flight. They were good, 4 flavors - strawberry, mango, blueberry, peach - not too sweet. I ordered shrimp and grits. The grits were thick (that's how I like them) and well seasoned. The shrimp was plentiful! was not over cooked at all. There was shrimp in most every bite. I'd recommend this. My friend ordered the fried catfish and grits and said she enjoyed it. The biscuit tasted canned - it wasn't needed though. This was a nice experience!

Excellent food. Excellent service…read more Hospitable and courteous. Accepts sells rum based alcoholic beverages at certain sites

It took 30 minutes to get a bowl of lukewarm bowl of gumbo that only had about a teaspoon of rice…read morein it. We had two dishes in our order and when I asked the lady if she had given us any hot sauce, she was quick to say yes. When we sat down, there was only 1 packet in the bag. Don't go if you're in a rush or looking for friendly customer service.

I went to Granny's Fish and Grits Food Truck and the food was extremely good. The fish was hot and…read morecrispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was not greasy, and it tasted yummy. The grits were smooth, warm, and buttery, like comfort food that makes you feel happy. The people working there were very nice and really friendly. They really made me feel welcome and were kind while I waited for my food. The wait was not too long, and everything was made fresh. The amount of food you get is perfect for an individual so you will not leave hungry. That made it even better for the price. If you like tasty and warm Southern food that you will be eager to come back to you should try this place. I will go back again to eat more because it was so good. Can't wait to try the chicken next.

My God--today! No…read morephotos this time, because we absolutely demolished it in the car. We ordered the hot honey lemon pepper catfish, and exquisite doesn't even begin to cover it. The catfish was coated in a glossy glaze with just enough heat to make your nose run--but never enough to slow you down. Perfectly cooked, flaky, and packed with flavor in every bite. And the Cajun ranch fries? A full chef's kiss. Crispy, seasoned just right, and the perfect companion to the fish. The truck stayed busy the entire time--from people getting off work to people like us, just looking to try something new--which tells you everything you need to know. Amazing food, incredible flavors, and we genuinely can't wait to come back and work our way through the rest of the menu. If you see this food truck, do yourself a favor and pull up!

Came to see a live musician that they have play occasionally, which is a nice addition to the place…read moreas long as the weather is good outside. The guy's name slips my mind, but he plays a variety of beatbox accompanied sax forward genres. Good stuff, out of the surreal vibe. If you like crayfish, this is the place for you. They are boiled in the same manner you would find in NOLA. Like everything these days, it seemed a little pricey for what used to be cheap eats. My wife and I split the shrimp po-boy with a side of the gumbo. Both were quite good and reasonably priced. Good beer selection. The glass of wine was on the rather large size, so no complaints on that front. The service is good. We were at a large table with multiple checks and they managed it all quite deftly (no small feat (sp?/ww?).

Nothing says, "Let's try this place," like "Our last day will be..."…read moreI actually thought we had been here before, but it was another place with a similar name; because believe me, I would not have forgotten coming here. It's a small place with years of memorabilia on the walls. Every time I looked up, I saw something I hadn't seen before. I hope that they are able to share or keep as much of that as they can after they closed. They were pretty busy since they were within a couple days of closing. We started with the boudin, which I admit I didn't read it completely and thought we might be getting boudin balls. This boudin was the rice dish, and it was served with "ruffled" chips. I decided to use the boudin as a 'dip' and scooped it up with the chips. Ooo-ee that was good. I had the Blackened Shrimp with sides of red beans and rice and gouda grits. Washed it all down with an Abita Strawberry Lager.

I found the Off The Hook food truck today in the Riverchase office park in Hoover. Their signature…read moredish is called Rocket Shrimp, and I love it. A large portion of fried shrimp are tossed in Rocket sauce. The sauce is creamy and has a sweet and spicy flavor. It is similar to the Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill, but still unique. The Rocket Shrimp can be ordered by itself, or in a taco, po-boy, or Reuben. The Reuben option sounds very interesting, and especially if you like rye bread and sauerkraut. I decided to try the Pow Pow shrimp today. The cashier said it was an Asian ginger sauce, and his favorite. The sauce was unique, it was sweet at first and then the soy sauce flavor takes over. The soy was a bit strong and there was a slight vinegar taste on the back end. I liked it, but I prefer the Rocket sauce. I ordered the kettle chips as my side, and that is a good option. Food trucks are cool, and you should definitely give Off The Hook a try.

Look, when you see a crowd forming around a food truck in the middle of the day, you stop your car…read moreand get some food. Thank god I was hungry. Food trucks in Birmingham are like pizza places in New York, they all have legendary reputations, but some aren't and some really are. This one falls into the latter category. I had a look at a good variety of what they were offering as there was quite a crowd, so I got a sneak peek at the selection as people were coming and going with thier food. The seafood looked and smelled amazing. Basically like a fish fry in a truck. Everyone seemed very pleased. I ordered the beef sliders, fries, sweet tea and banana pudding. All were outstanding. Well seasoned beef patties, perfectly toasted buns, some bleu cheese crumbles, a little special sauce...the whole meal was delicious. Fries weren't soggy or too salty, and the banana pudding was so good that I finished the whole thing. I have a feeling I'm going to end up taking a nap this afternoon. Overall just a well priced, well prepared, delicious, convenient meal. Couldn't ask for more.

I left here fangry; full and angry. Did I just invent that term?…read more Three stars may be a little unfair, but hear me out. The good: - Nice, hip ambience - Fun menu - Quick service - Reasonable prices. BBQ is always a little pricey - Monster sized Dino rib portion. I was hungry coming in and still couldn't finish The Not: - This was my first day experiencing Birmingham heat and humidity. Even in the shade, I was starting to sweat. One could say this is not anybody's fault, but one could also say throw up some cool fan/mist devices for your patrons. - I think the location is next to a daycare of some kind, because there were a lot of kids there. One could also say this is not their fault, but there was a screaming one year-old next to me. Yay. It's not Delta's fault that a crying baby is seated next to me, but that doesn't change the flight experience. - The Dino rib looked amazing, but the flavor was lacking. Seasoning a piece of meat that big is a work of art. Too much salt, and it's too salty...But I probably would have preferred more flavor than too little, because then I'm dependent on the sauce. - The sauce was the watery vinegar kind. That might work for certain dishes, but the meat was so big, all of the sauce just runs right off it. Which basically means I'm not getting that flavor for the majority of the meal. Normally, on an amazing barbecue dish, I will eat till I hurt myself. lol I just ate till I was full and left a decent amount of meat left because the flavor just wasn't there. I could be biased, because I am from Texas and salt and pepper is king. - The mac & cheese was OK. It looked like they sprinkled some pre-shredded thick cut cheese on top, which honestly just looked lazy. - At this point, I was getting a little grumpy with the whole thing so the brisket beans was not gonna happen. - I was having order remorse, but then I remembered the whole reason I got the Dino rib, was because I wanted to see how good the pure barbecue was versus a selection masked with salsa and other toppings. - All of this would've been fine for $15, but $40 bucks with the tip and a pop... Nope. - I wasn't just grumpy about the price, I'm a big guy. I did not need those 2000 cal. That meant I couldn't eat dessert because my calorie limit was maxed. lol Pretty fun place though. I would give it one more shot and just try the brisket, and if that was not fantastic...I don't think I would go back again. If I'm gonna eat Mexican food, I'll just go to Taco Bell for a fraction of the price. I was talking to the front desk girl at my hotel, (fangry, I tell you) and she said "oh, yeah, there's no good barbecue in Birmingham." lol

On a recent visit to The Edge, I opted to eat here. I looked over the menu before arriving but was…read morestill indecisive when I approached the window to order. The guy at the window beckoned me over and explained the menu to me. After a few more minutes, I opted for the brisket tacos and a side of pasta salad. After a very short wait, the buzzer went off meaning my food was ready. The tacos were well prepared and full of meat and toppings. I was actually full after eating two. The server had recommended the flour tortillas and I agreed that they were delicious. My only complaint is that the sauce made the meat cold. But it wasn't a deal breaker, just something that was noticed. I didn't care for the pasta salad and noticed that for almost $6, the serving was very small. I ate at a table near the restaurant. The ambiance was picnic style and there were lots of young children running around, enjoying themselves. I would like to come back and try the nachos on my next trip. Food: 3.5 Service: 5 Overall: 4

Excellent! My husband grew up in Mobile and NO - he says that was the best Shrimp PoBoy he has…read moreenjoyed since last in NO! As I am a cook and married to him, I had to learn how to make killer gumbo. We just went to a Gumbo Festival in Florida last week. NONE of the entrants were as good as what we had today! We were here on a busy Sunday afternoon. The owner Scott masterfully handled everything single-handed. We will definitely return when we head to or from Florida!

Had the mahi mahi.... A little saltier than expected, otherwise everything was great. The night we…read morewent was a little louder than expected due to a large party. Server was friendly and had a great convo.