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.

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.

The Renegade 6oz steak is good and tasty. Could use a little less spice on steak but not a deal…read morebreaker broccoli was done and tender. Our waitress checked on us just enough. My wife had Chop Steak. We have both discussed the meals and they are progressively getting better. Ambience good

They said at 11 that they are only doing mobile orders and we're vere rude at this establishment…read moreand the Employees were seating on there ass in the inside.

The service is horrible and I ordered online a bacon sausage egg and cheese croissant and a bacon…read morecroissant and they gave me a ham croissant and a regular sausage egg and cheese croissant went back up there and they told me last minute that they didn't have any bacon and someone was suppose to tell me didn't tell me anything

The crowd spoke and the crowd was right. Yo Mama's serves up some tasty morsels at a reasonable…read moreprice in downtown Birmingham. I couldn't make my mind up so I got half hot chicken and hot regular. The regular was like Kentucky fried chicken on steroids. The crispy outer coating was really quite good and the food came out piping hot. For an affordable price you can right at Yo Mama's! Would love to come back and try some of the other dishes here. French fries were also tasty.

Everything went well during my lunchtime visit to Yo'Mama's restaurant. The Hot wings and French…read morefries was delicious. The waitress was cordial to make sure I enjoyed my "first" visit. The ambiance of the restaurant was calm and pleasant. There are several dining tables to choose and enjoy the scenery.

Adios is a fun time! Specialty cocktails, particularly tequila based, although they have all kinds…read moreof liquor. When they're busy, weekends, there's usually a bouncer at the door to check IDs and guide you in to either a table or open spot at the bar. The service here is very efficient, not like other bars where you could stand and wait and they wouldn't know you needed something. We were here on a Saturday, and they had a DJ spinning the latin tunes. I totally would recommend here for a date on a weeknight. The booths are really nice and its a fancy, intimate vibe.

Stopped by Adios for happy hour on a Friday and had a great time! Their happy hour is 4-6 pm! It…read morewasn't crowded, which made it perfect for a relaxed Friday evening. The atmosphere was laid-back, the drinks were good (the $8 marg is PERFECT), and the service was friendly. Definitely a nice spot to grab a drink and unwind to kickoff the weekend. I'd definitely be back!

The food was sooo ! I'm not even a big fan of oxtails, but theirs was so good. The "Soul Rolls"…read morestole the show, never thought of a combination like that before! I could've ate a 10 piece of those.Even better than I had anticipated, you could taste the love that was made in it. The service was exceptional, a whole entire staff of kind & welcoming people. The atmosphere was a vibe, everyone there having a good time with good music. Definitely going back!

Cute place with great food and service! Best jerk chicken I've ever had & the mimosas were also a…read more10/10.

The Essential was such an unexpected find during our trip through Alabama. We weren't expecting to…read morestumble across such an elegant restaurant serving truly elevated food, but it ended up being one of our favorite meals. I ordered the seafood pasta, and you could immediately tell the pasta was homemade. It was fresh, perfectly cooked, and the seafood was beautifully prepared. My daughter had the spaghetti, and my husband ordered the Waldorf salad, which was just as thoughtfully put together. Our waitress also recommended the hummus and house pickles, and I'm so glad we listened. Both were fresh, unique, and the perfect way to start the meal. From the food to the service, everything felt polished without being pretentious. It was one of those meals where every dish was executed with care and attention to detail. Overall, The Essential was such a pleasant surprise and proof that you can find five star dining experiences in the most unexpected places. If you're anywhere near Birmingham, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

Really cool place with a quaint atmosphere and great service. My wife and I split the chicken…read moresandwich, grits and a hash brown. All were really good. We got the sauce on the side for the sandwich just in case, but it was really good. Definitely a place I want to revisit. Saw the smash looking burger and pancakes at tables and they both looked amazing!!

Very chill, cutesy bar. If this was 2010 this would've been the perfect hipster/tumblr vibe…read more Remember when paper airplanes were everything?? The schtick here is that the bartenders will "surprise you" with a cocktail. You tell them your liquor of choice, fruity/floral, sweet/not, etc. and they craft something unique for you. It's cool. The service here is always super friendly. The bathrooms are clean. They have board games and card games out that you can play with friends. It's grown up fun.

Haven't been in years and it don't disappoint! Love the vibe of the bar with the periodic table and…read moreflying paper airplanes! The espresso martini isn't a normal one, but it was pretty tasty! They use nitro cold brew and it is a little sweeter with less foam on top. Still good and didn't taste like alcohol (dangerous)! My husband's drink was tasty too! Very unique! All the cocktails are hand crafted and I love the unique touch to each drink! Highly recommend coming to this bar! They have one TV which was good to watch March madness! But a casual bar that isn't too crazy to have a "date night".

We were in town for a convention and found this coffee shop within walking distance! It's located…read moreright by the Westin which makes it super convenient and easy to get to. I tried the Lavender Basil latte and really liked it. It was a little weird seeing basil leaves in my coffee but it added a fresh twist. We also ordered a couple of their bagel sandwiches and both were solid. Nothing extraordinary but satisfying. The service was friendly and the space is bright and spacious. If I were a local, I wouldn't mind coming here to get some work done. Overall, a nice little coffee spot in a great location!

K & J's elegant pastries suggested I go to Santos coffee so I walked around the corner. I wasn't…read moresure what to order so I asked for suggestions so I Got a large iced caramel coffee. It was so good. I wish I wasn't in a hurry I really liked to have checked this place out a little longer. Really good vibe and the smell of coffee is so relaxing. I would definitely recommend this place and I definitely will be going back again. They have teas and other drinks I feel I need to try.

I'm back three years later to tell y'all ain't nothing changed! The service is still great! The…read moredrinks are always made with a smile. My new go to order is the honey chipotle, wings all flats! The fries are still great they haven't changed them.. love that! The did a refresh on the games in the back lobe that!

I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!