The food is amazing! The selection is great and everything is so fresh and good. The Greek salmon…read moreis the best salmon I've ever had in my life.

Family and I came on a Thursday afternoon after 11:30. Line was originally out the door but they…read moreare very quick with moving the line and ensuring we have a large selection of sides to go with the entrees offered that day! Everything looked fresh and delicious in a clean environment. Hubby was underwhelmed by the size of the lemon pepper catfish but said that sauce was very tasty and made up for it. Tilapia was crispy like I like it, but dry for mom in law. It was busy but not too busy, with the buzz of various conversations, clinking of tableware, buffing of tables around us. Good variety of customers and no one overstayed their welcome to allow the next customers a seat. Each employee was personable and kept the lines flowing, and even after the register an older gentleman politely led us to the next available table which provides efficiency as well. Will be back!

Outstanding seafood and a delightful dining experience are sure to be found at Automatic Seafood!…read moreThis is a more upscale outing, and it made for a cozy and elegant birthday dinner/date night. What we ordered: -Smoked Fish Dip: This appetizer could have easily been shared with multiple people. The dip was so flavorful! -Fish and Chips: You definitely can't go wrong with this one. The fish was perfectly crunchy and battered, and the fries were perfect! -Spice Crusted Yellowfin Tuna: my boyfriend loved this! It wasn't my favorite, but the potato stack that it is served with was phenomenal... they know how to do potatoes here. Without a doubt, I'll be back here. Their menu changes regularly, so there's always something new I can look forward to trying.

If you yearn to pay top dollar for raw broccoli perched upon warm dog vomit, you'll love Automatic…read moreSeafood! For the love of God, don't believe the news articles and the James Beard nomination. This place is a ripoff. If it was ever good, it's gone downhill faster than a shopping buggy. The food is severely subpar and overpriced. The half lobster appeared to be a third lobster and cost as much as a whole lobster. I've had better hush puppies at a roadside barbecue joint. I've never had tiny "seared" scallops dumped into a half inch of beef broth before (how can they still be called seared when they're submerged?!?). Remarkably low quality cuisine. Please don't waste your money unless you're an unsophisticated rube. My cocktail was alright, but very small in volume compared to most other restaurants. The decorating appears dingy and the booth seats hurt your back. My wife said the bathroom had "trash everywhere." The waiter was very nice.

Can't believe it took us so long to try Bayonet! Overall, we were completely blown away. Every dish…read morefelt intentional and every bite was delicious. We had the oysters (the selection was unreal), the branzino, the tuna burger and the peas & carrots side dish. All incredible. But the real star of the show was the coconut cream pie. Truly, do not go to Bayonet without ordering it. Quite possibly our new favorite dessert in Bham. The tableside martini and coffee service were such a fun touch, and our waitress was amazing. She helped us navigate the menu perfectly. Ah, cannot wait to go back.

There aren't too many places in the world that can be called "genuinely impressive", but Bayonet…read moresimply cannot be placed into any other category. It was opened by a husband and wife couple, Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily in 2025. As a James Beard Award nominated chef, there was good reason to expect a great meal even before the dinner. The presentation, creativity and focus on seasonality are standout features of Bayonet. Very bold dishes like the chive and caviar egg sandwich prove that the chef does not hesitate to go extreme. The Strawberry Wahoo was no less impressive, both in presentation and the genuinely unique combination. Staff are highly professional, bartenders Bradley and Miles are top notch pros of the industry. All of that is before acknowledging the beautiful interior in which Bayonet is situated. Thus, ending two words, just book!

I hate to do this but restaurants need to do better. I ordered a the fish & shrimp combo and a wing…read moreplate. This was the worst fish and shrimp I ever had. No seasoning what so ever. It was so bland and the fish was undercooked. I guess I'm supposed to dip it in condiments to get any flavor huh? The chicken was mildly seasoned but wasn't crispy at all. I officially tired of restaurants being lazy and the consumers are just accepting it. Covid or not restaurants need to do better. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. They need to go back to the drawing board.

I really enjoyed the delicious crab legs and the corn, I also ate the shrimp and grits like I…read morehadn't eaten in 3 days. The place is very clean and spacious. A good spot to know for sure!

We love this place - it is the best seafood place in Bham - the steamed crab claws are amazing !…read moreThe oysters are freshly flown in . I have not tried any other location in years - bc this place is always such a treat . I have tried some of the newer $$$$ seafood restaurants( bc my son wanted to go ) but I have always left disappointed. The fish market gets your food out hot & they do have great service , (this is why they're still in business.) I've been eating here at least 30 years - I like the casual ambiance & the oysters are to die for . In my humble opinion, this is the only place to get reliably great seafood ( & it has reasonable prices)

We must eaten there on a bad night all around because our review doesn't reflect what everyone else…read moreseemed to experience! We were seated promptly handed menus and about 30 seconds later approached by the waitress for drink orders. We asked for a drink menu as there was nothing to advertise what drinks they were serving. She returned with 1 drink menu for all 3 of us and stood there waiting until we decided. We asked for some time so she left and returned about 2 mins later. We ordered drinks and she returned 2 mins later to take our food order. We ordered appetizers, salad and main courses. The drinks came quickly, the salads came right after and then about 3 mins later, the appetizers came out. 3 mins after that, the main courses arrived so we had plates stacked everywhere on the table and quickly tried to finish our salads and appetizers before the main dish got cold. The waitress never returned to the table until she brought the bill. The plates were all cleared by someone else. We saw her leave a bill at the table next to us and wait until they checked it over and figured out a payment method, so when she arrived at our table we just handed her a credit card. The food was average but the overall experience was terrible. I realize she was probably new and this may have been her first night but some training would go a long way! For $180 dinner, we expected a lot more.

Food was very tasty! I had meat + 2 and friend ordered from menu and had Philly steak sandwich…read more Service excellent & restaurant very clean and welcoming.

The stuffing was honestly amazing. The food came very fast like if it was already done but still…read morehot. The service was also very acceptable as the workers was nice and respectful. The ambiance was very fancy and much flattering. I rate it 4 stars.

Ok, ignore the decor. Or lack thereof! This is a working…read moreman's fish shack that serves HOT FRESH SEAFOOD at great prices! If you want an appetizer and wine and music, this is not the place to go... If you want good seafood, served hot and fresh and fast and you're more concerned with taste than decor. This is right up your alley! Which is appropriate since it is kind of on an alley! You can expect the train to come by and block traffic at least once while you're there and you'll see men in working clothes and families and couples depending on how long you stay. Every time we go to Birmingham, we grab a fish sandwich there. Enjoy the food, And enjoy the ambience of one of the oldest fish restaurants in Birmingham. If you go there, knowing this, you will not be disappointed and that's why I give them five stars because they absolutely accomplish what they set out to do ...which is to serve hot fresh seafood at a reasonable price to working people

Customer service is pretty bad. Older gentleman with the…read moreglasses is the worst. I called the phone number several times to try and place an order before I arrived because they're usually slow, but of course no one answered. Once I arrived, we couldn't place an order at the window either. There were 5 people waiting and they said no one had come to the window. I walked inside to see what was going on, the older gentleman said "somebody gon come to the window to take your order" I look confused and asked "who". He simply repeated his statement with an agitated tone. Needless to say I left lol.

My family came into town for the weekend. Since I was already familiar with the Crab Barrack, we…read morestopped in to get a great dinner. Spent $115. I had every intention of getting drinks while waiting on my food order. We sat at the bar, was acknowledged and never had the bartender return to the bar area. With only 6 other customers at their tables already served, I assumed she wouldn't be gone long but soon realized the bartender was doing everything but coming back to the bar to take our order for drinks. We waited so long for the bartender to return that our food came out. The food was tasty but I'm very disappointed in the lack of interest at the bar. I won't be back the next time I come to town.

Crab barrack will always be our go to. We love the variety of the menu. Sometimes I'm just not in…read morethe mood for a seafood boil but there are plenty of other options for me to choose from if Crab Barrack is chosen by my family.