Stopped by today and had the fried fish! Perfect! Two (2) extra large lightly battered catfish that…read morewas flakey and tasty. Had a side of fried okra and greens. This is my go to place whenever I have to go to BHAM!

Good southern cooking. So badly needed in Mt Olive. Good…read moreselection, good prices. What more can I say?

I finally made my way to LongHorn Steakhouse yesterday, and listen... I was NOT prepared for the…read morelevel of happiness that hit my soul. Let's start with the appetizer: Parmesan-crusted spinach dip with these soft, fried pita pieces. Not chips. Not crunchy. These were warm, fluffy, little clouds of joy. I almost canceled my entrée and just committed to a life with that dip. Then came the star of the show -- the Parmesan-crusted lamb chops. BABY. When I tell you these things were seasoned like somebody's grandma was back there guarding the recipe... I mean it. Crispy, cheesy, juicy perfection. Why are these not on the menu year-round?? LongHorn, I need answers. This is a public service issue at this point. And because I clearly make great life decisions, I got not one but TWO sides of Brussels sprouts drenched in this honey sauce. Sweet, savory, slightly crispy... I felt like I was eating vegetables but also like I was cheating on my diet at the same time. Elite behavior. Of course, I tried to be responsible and got a salad with ranch. You know... for balance. Health. Wellness. Overall review: 10/10, no notes, except GIVE ME MY LAMB CHOPS ALL YEAR LONG. I will be back, and I will not be acting civilized.

We arrived at 1 pm. The restaurant was moderately busy. Our server was Quay (not sure of spelling)…read more The well done steak my friend ordered was burnt, I had the lunch soup and salad, shrimp and lobster bisque was mediocre. Quay wasn't an attentive server but was very polite and pleasant.

They normally aren't open on a Saturday, so we took advantage and brought the kids over on one of…read morethese rare occasions so they could have the opportunity to watch the flights land and take off from the restaurant. They definitely have a great spot to watch and our kids loved it. The food itself was fairly good. I liked the burger with the brisket the best. My wife and I got two different burgers and split them so we could try several options. The other burger was the one with the mac and cheese. I liked it, but the brisket won the day. The mac and cheese side though was better than the mac and cheese on the burger and it was a great side to try as it had a good flavor - not something all burger places can say. I'd definitely come back, but make sure you look up flight times to try and time it to watch the flights if possible!

I haas lunch here last Friday with two coworkers. It was a nice day, so the patio was full of…read morefamilies letting their children watch the planes take off. We placed our orders at the kiosk and then sat outside to wait for our food. Which was quite a while... an easy 15 minutes or more. Once our food arrived it was pretty unimpressive. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The fries weren't my favorite. They were like thin steak cut fries. The chicken sandwich was pretty dry, so a long wait for mediocre food. I doubt I'll be back.

Dude the food was amazing. The server was awesome; shes…read morefrom the bay like me! The ambiance was just a chill vibe. If I ever am in town again, I am coming back for more.

First, know that there is parking behind the building. We didn't know and apparently for the number…read moreof cars trying to squeeze into nonexistent spaces, many others didn't either. We walked up the street with a half dozen other diners. Wooden City is definitely not in the best part of BHM. Walking to the restaurant was a little sketchy, no need for a detailed description. Although we had reservations, the hostess looked at us like we had three eyes. She found a small table for us in the far back of the restaurant. No problem, at least we were seated. Our server greeted us quickly and went over the menu. We ordered drinks, blistered Hungarian peppers and a sausage and mushroom pizza. We told him that we were going to a concert and were on a little bit of a tight schedule. By the time our server checked on our food, the second time, we went from a little bit tight to full "gotta get out of here" mode. I guess the delay in getting our food was to give the kitchen time to burn our pizza. Over half of the thick, chewy crust was inedible. The bottom of the pie didn't fare much better. The peppers, on the other hand, were amazing. (not so much so at 2 am but that's just me!) They are a do not miss. We were at least able to settle our bill quickly and made it to the concert with time to spare. Overall, would we go back? Only if in the area - those peppers were amazing. Still, I definitely would not make a special trip.

We have a new WORST burger in Gardendale. I ordered via DoorDash, a few problems. The burger is…read moredescribed as having "smashed crispy beef patties". What I got had obviously pre made (probably frozen) beef patties. Not smashed, not crispy, not good. I also got an order of seasoned fries which were also terrible. My guess is that the business making these burgers for MrBeast is cutting corners to save money. End result is a very low quality product. AVOID!

I have not been to this particular MrBeastBurger but I am a fan so I gave it 5 stars.read more

The Refinery in Birmingham is steadily becoming one of my regular spots, and it's easy to see why…read more Between the creative cocktails, solid food menu, and rotating experiences, there's always something that makes a visit feel a little different. One of my favorite things about The Refinery is their Monday pop-ups, which feature chefs from different local restaurants and food businesses. On my most recent visit, I had the opportunity to try Flava Yaad, a local Jamaican chef bringing authentic island flavors to the table. I ordered the Pepper Shrimp, and it was delicious -- flavorful, well-seasoned, and a great introduction to the pop-up. I love when restaurants create opportunities to showcase other local culinary talent, and this is such a fun way to experience something new. The cocktail menu is another major highlight. The Wealth Espresso Martini is, without a doubt, one of the best espresso martinis I've had. It isn't always available, which can be a little disappointing, but I can appreciate that a cocktail with a more involved preparation may not be offered every day. I also enjoy the Glass Pavilion, where the menu seems to rotate somewhat seasonally, making it another reason to return and see what's new. The regular food menu is just as impressive. My personal favorites are the Grilled Chicken Miso Sandwich and the Club Croissant, both paired with the Truffle Fries. My boyfriend has enjoyed the Smash Burger and most recently tried the Shrimp and Grits during Sunday brunch. We also like to split the Caesar Salad, which is a generous portion and works well as something to share before the meal -- although we almost always have leftovers. The staff have consistently been great. I've seen different bartenders depending on the day, but everyone I've interacted with has been friendly, attentive, and welcoming. With the rotating pop-ups, creative drinks, dependable food, and consistently good service, The Refinery is becoming the kind of place where I can stop in for a cocktail, plan a meal, or try something completely new. Definitely a spot worth adding to your Birmingham rotation.

Staying in Homewood. Looked around for a low carb option. The Refinery hit the spot. Tuna,…read moresquash medley, and a side salad for the person looking for low carbs. I had a delicious pork chop with black eyed pea, corn, okra, and tomato succotash. A glass of red wine and a bottle of beer. Small dining area with a warm welcoming feel. There are tables outside when the weather cooperates. It was a little warm outside for us. The service was good! Our only issues were rounding the block a few times for find parking and 18% gratuity being included with the bill.

This is the best hometown food! We love getting to go orders. Never any complaints from us!!read more

This is a take out order If you haven't tried the Chicken Salad Sandwich you are in for a treat. It…read moreis toast with lettuce and tomato. It is so good. My wife gets the dilly burger and fries.

We've been a customer of J Wings for many years. We got wings tonight and our order was wrong-…read moremild and lemon pepper and we didn't get lemon pepper. But all their flavors are good, so not a big deal. The two stars are for the size of the wings. My son kept calling them quail wings. For the price, $1per wing, they are the saddest little wings I've ever seen.

Not great. Long wait. Food Wrong. Cold Food. Prices have gone up. Didn't get all my food.read more

The food was good, the service was questionable. Some of them were so nice, some of them were…read moreyellling. Idk. I was only there for the buffet tbh.

I hadn't been back to this location in a while but I came on Veterans Day for a free breakfast…read morebuffet to honor veterans. The food was excellent! Freshly made and delicious. I have to say the best person there was the hostess Ms. Sandy. She was warm and welcoming to everyone and she made me feel like I was around family. The overall experience will make me come back real soon!

The food was good, and our Waite staff could have been more vigilant in refilling our drinks. The…read morecooks messed up a soup order and my daughter was the last to be served. It was at least ten minutes after the rest of us were served and finished with our meal. If you are on a time limit this place isn't the place to eat.

We arrived with a large party and were told they were short-staffed -- completely understandable…read more We were patient and accommodating the entire time. We were seated around 12:45. Several appetizers came out cold; we politely sent them back, and they returned hot. No issue there. I ordered a New York Strip cooked medium, with fries, a side of ranch, and a Caesar salad. When my steak arrived, it was not medium -- it was rubbery and very well done. I calmly asked for it to be remade and reassured the server that I understood it wasn't her fault. While waiting for the replacement, I asked -- very politely -- what happened to the salad that never came out. Her response was shocking. She said, "Y'all kept adding people. I have to make the salads, so I can't stop and make your salad." The tone was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. I replied, "Okay, can I just get everything together then?" She responded, "I don't know," with visible attitude and absolutely no apology. When the replacement steak arrived, unbelievably, it was once again well done instead of medium. I showed it to her directly. At that point, I asked for a manager. She casually said, "Sure," but no manager ever came. After waiting, I had to get up and find the manager myself. I explained that this was the rudest, nastiest, most unprofessional service I have ever experienced in my life. Thankfully, the manager handled the situation appropriately, apologized, and had the food remade correctly. The manager was wonderful -- attentive, professional, and solution-focused. The contrast was astonishing: one of the best managers I've encountered paired with easily the worst server experience in history. What should have been an enjoyable meal turned into a shocking display of poor service and disregard for basic professionalism.l