The food was absolutely delicious! I had the whole fried snapper with candied yams and macaroni and…read morecheese. The macaroni looked very light in color, but don't let that fool you, it was flavorful, creamy, and very well prepared. Everything on the plate was seasoned nicely and satisfying. That said, there were a few things about the atmosphere that took away from the experience for me. The restaurant was extremely dark inside, and the music was much louder than necessary, making it difficult to fully relax and enjoy the meal. I was also caught off guard by customers smoking marijuana indoors. I'm pretty sure I left with a contact high while writing this review. I do think it would be helpful for the establishment to make guests aware of that at the entrance so people can decide beforehand whether that environment is for them.

I debated on writing a review, because I honestly don't think it will do any good. My first…read more concern was that within 15-20 minutes of me placing my order, it was delivered. I had been wanting some lamb chops for a few months, and I found Yo Chef online. The reviews for the lamb chops were mostly great, so I decided to give them a try. I didn't dine in, I placed an order for delivery. I ordered the lamb chops, with mashed sweet potatoes, and red beans and rice. I had never had fried pound cake, so I ordered 2 fried pound cakes, one for myself and one for my mom. We were both looking forward to everything. Unfortunately, we were both disappointed. The lamb chops were terrible. They were extremely tough. They tasted as if they had been sitting under a warming lamp or something. Even more disappointing was they were so skimpy. They definitely didn't taste as if they were freshly cooked. The mashed sweet potatoes were not mashed at all. They were simply candied yams. The red beans and rice were the best of my order. The fried pound cake tasted as if it was fried too long. I ended up throwing everything away after trying to eat one of the lamb chops. Ultimately, it was a wasted $78, $96 including the tip.

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!

This place is huge and gets extremely busy. I think they are only open 5-6 hours per day. They…read moreserve hundreds of customers each day. I got the Veal, cobbler, fried green tomatoes, and cabbage with bread. The Veal was the star of the show. It was soft and tasted great. Best to point at your options because I asked for chicken fried steak but it was completely different from what I thought it would be. The cobbler was good. The fried green tomatoes were decent. Do not get the cabbage unless you need fiber. The service was ok. It took forever to get drinks at first but after that we got plenty of refills. I think this place is nice and I would love to come again.

Automatic Seafood was such a great experience from start to finish! The ambiance was beautiful, the…read morefood was amazing, and the service was truly 10/10. We came in for a birthday dinner, and our server was absolutely amazing; so sweet, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel special. He even surprised the birthday girl with a complimentary birthday margarita with a candle in it to blow out, which was such a thoughtful touch! I started with the grilled oysters, and WOW they were amazing! They come with five oysters, but you can add more for an additional charge. Definitely worth trying if you're an oyster lover. For my drink, I ordered the mango margarita, and it was SO delicious! Sweet, refreshing, and the perfect pairing with dinner. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye steak, which comes with roasted potatoes and mushrooms. Let me just say... this meal was EVERYTHING! The steak was incredibly flavorful, and the cream sauce that came over the steak, potatoes, and vegetables was SO delicious. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a great dinner spot!

We visited this restaurant for a belated Mother's Day brunch and our food was fantastic…read more I had the swordfish schnitzel and it was one of my favorite entrees of the year. The swordfish was fried perfectly and not greasy at all. The cheese grits and cabbage paired nicely with the swordfish and it was a perfect portion size. Everyone else's food was very good as well and we enjoyed our crab appetizer and beignets. I wish that I remembered our servers name because he was fantastic. He was attentive and friendly and everything came out at the perfect time. We are looking forward to visiting again soon and trying more menu items.

My husband told me that we had a reservation at Bayonet. I was immediately excited because I had…read moreheard great things about this restaurant and it would be our first time going. Neither of us are fans of raw oysters, so I was really interested in what we would order. MC waited on us and did a phenomenal job of recommendations of items that were not raw. I wanted to try the Tea'D Up drink. It was beautifully blended and absolutely delicious. For my meal, I ordered the scallop tostada. It was so fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered the Reuben made with swordfish. I had a bite of it and it was also very good. We actually saved room for dessert and tried the fried peach pie. I would describe it as a really good peach cobbler empanada. It was served with a small scoop of sour cream vanilla sorbet. Hearing the sour cream part scared me just a tad, but it paired perfectly with the peach pie. I'd go back to Bayonet today!

Had multiple full plates here! Some oysters, razor clams, mussels, the double with cheese, okra…read morechaat, field pea and rice salad, and the mint chocolate sundae. The oysters, clams, mussels were fresh! I was particularly interested in the double with cheese with swordfish bacon. How does a tuna burger with cheese work? Pretty well I'd say. Think of it like a suped up filet-o-fish on steroids! But I did really enjoy this burger with fries and garlic aioli. The okra chaat was unique. Field pea and rice salad was tasty, but not anything special. The mint chocolate sundae was too sweet for me. Overall, a great meal and experience. I'd come back to get the double with cheese again or try the swordfish reuben.

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.

The food is amazing. It's some of the best soul food I've had at a restaurant in a minute! The…read moreservice is fantastic and they were truly attentive to my family's needs. Just be aware it's located near the Birmingham's airport

This is the best location of the 3 I've eaten at when it comes to the hot bar. The Mac and cheese…read moreis really cheesy and flavorful. The dressing isn't dried out. I've also ordered a chicken Philly from here, but it wasn't anything special very mid and lacked flavor. However, the hot bar wins here. Sundays are usually packed but the line moves quickly. This is a much needed restaurant in this area. Try them out!

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.

There are several Crab Barracks around Birmingham but Southside is the one I usually end up going…read moreto. I like the free parking in the back, as parking can otherwise be a hassle in that area. I have only gone for takeout. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. And the crab! I usually order the snow crab for myself and the shrimp for my mom. I get the house seasoning combination, medium spice. My order comes in a bag with sausage potato and corn and of course the crab. They include a bib, which is definitely needed for all the succulent juice in the bag. Love this place.

Every single time we come here the wait is horrible even though no one is here. The customer…read moreservice is absolutely terrible and the food isn't even that good for this type of experience. I went today, we were waiting for a seat as it says to do and the bartender said it would be 5 mins and we sat for 20 minutes and still no one had spoken to us or sat us down. They definitely were staring at us but could care less to help us. 0/10 recommend

Lunch after Church today. Very nicely decorated, big windows, lots of light. Lots of charm, can…read moretell building has been there a long time. According to Goggle search building originally built in 1930. Waiter was nice and friendly, could have been a little more attentive. Seems to be common thread in reviews that multiple staff pass tables frequently without acknowledgment of your presence. Twice individual whom by dress I believe to have been the chef waked through dinning room without acknowledgment to any table. I had finished glass of tea, and water and had to wait for refill. Was waiting for server to pass by, but never saw him, he finally walked by and ask if I wanted refill. Nice that they do leave bottle of water on table. Seemed to be adequate staffing, place was only maybe 10% full. Felt wait staff could have been a little more connected with dinners due to smaller number of table occupied. Food was a little slow coming out, but worth the wait. Feel like everything must be cooked to order. I had the catfish tacos, wife had the shrimp poboy. Both were fresh, hot and delicious. Finished with piece of key lime pie. We really liked this place even with the slower customer service. We'll be going back. Brunch menu served till 3:00 on Sunday, not sure about other days. A very nice casual dinning experience. Would recommend it to my friends and family. Hopefully they will get the message of the concern with customer connection and address it with wait staff.

Only a couple nights in town but so glad we stopped here! We trudged all over the south and this…read morewas a great way to end our trip. My family stopped here before heading to Birmingham airport and it was such a vibe! We ate outdoors and there was a live band playing! The food was really good. Almost everyone except me got the gumbo which had a dark reaux. I got a burger which was good. Free/easy parking. Super clean inside. Safe quiet area. Service was impeccable! We found out our waiter was from the same small area in Alabama as our family! Definitely recommend!