We stopped for lunch after running errands. I ordered a Gyro and my spouse the 2 piece fried…read more This place is reasonably priced. Very reasonable My Gyro was ok, but lacked the sliced onion and dill sauce that I am used to having The catfish was good the filet was thin and heavily breaded The fries were sprinkled with seasoning and nice and hot. Would come again, but would try to order something different.

Very pleased! $20 for two pieces of catfish, about 7 wings, Cajun ranch okra and a drink. I called…read moreahead and my food was ready when I got there. It looks to be family owned and the young boy who helped me was very courteous! The catfish was a bit salty but definitely seasoned well. The Cajun okra was tasty as well, not my top okra in Birmingham, but still very good. I wish those were fried a bit harder but I know for next time. The mild wings? DELICIOUS. They remind me of a place that closed down in my hometown. So good. The fruit punch was amazing as well. I'll definitely be back soon!

I stopped by this place when I was walking back to my car and decided to check it out…read more It is like the inside of a really nice gas station store without the pumps. I was greeted by a sweet Indian woman that was telling me what type of food they had of course Indian and American. There was quite a variety of snack, snacks, and drinks. I figured it would be more of a grocery store, but it was definitely a convenience store vibe. If you like Indian food, you might want to check it out. She also said they had Indian pizza which I've never heard of before. They did have a big selection of beer and wine.

This is a setup like the inside of a gas station without the gas. They have drinks, candy, wine,…read morechips, and some other items. They also sell breakfast and lunch. The cashier was nice but she was occupied with helping a delivery guy where to put some items. I get needing something like this in this community when you just need something quick.

So impressed with this restaurant. Clean, friendly, great food and great leadership. Our first…read moretime in and will be back. Sat at the bar and had a great meal! The ownership team is beyond amazing! They do have a little bar area and it's a fun spot to watch food come and go. Food service safety is phenomenal, 10/10 would recommend and will be back.

My family and me came here for Saturday lunch. It's been a number of years since we came here so I…read morewas looking forward to the visit. We ordered at the counter and our food didn't take long to arrive at our table for a party of 6. I had the old Smokey / no mayo and it was a well made sandwich. Nice flavor. I was looking forward to trying this sandwich , since I didn't get to try it during the Birmingham Restaurant Week preview party. I really enjoyed the beer battered fries as well. Others in my party had chicken finger plate, Cuban melt, chicken Parmesan melt and chicken salad melt. Everyone enjoyed their selections and had leftovers! I chatted with I'm assuming the manager and he was very nice. We enjoyed our recent experience here at Melt. The service , food and environment all made me want to come back soon.

Came here during music trivia night (thursday)…read more A LARGE selection of breweries and beers. Absolutely outstanding staff, let me try several different brews, never a question in mind. Food was really fresh. Hot, and no errors. Took 10 ish minutes to receive what I ordered. 10/10, will return.

Best local craft beer and bar spot for me! Bar food is…read moregreat, ambience is always welcoming and friendly

Hero has always been catered and I'm so glad I was able to stop in person to a location! Everything…read moreon the menu was so good!!! The staff were so kind and they were so attentive. If you dine in the food will be brought out to whatever table you choose. I love that it's self serve drinks because I sometimes have no clue what I want up until the last moment. The food also tastes super fresh! It's a comfort meal and makes me feel like everything is made from scratch! The avocado especially was ripe enough and it didn't come out brown. It's like they timed it just perfectly to open one for me. The bathrooms are so clean as well! And they keep this place so tidy overall! The patio on this specific location overlooks the traffic and they have made it so peaceful. This is a spot I can frequent!

I tried Hero for the first time. It was pretty good. Wish there are a few healthier options…read more The lady at the counter was very nice. The restaurant is very clean. Cute there is a TV with cartoons to watch during breakfast time.

Food: Great selection for brunch, many light options to choose from and very filling. I had the…read moreavocado toast only thing I would change is the egg selection instead of poached I would do sunny side up, and offer a different cheese. Drinks: Cranberry Chai Margarita was my drink of choice, recommended by the server and it was a great recommendation. Of course the table had the mimosa pitcher. Atmosphere: Cozy with tons of charm

My dinner group decided to come here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. I highly recommend making…read morereservations as they are usually busy for brunch. When I walked in, I could hear a band playing some jazz music. It really set the mood. I believe Hannah was our waitress. She was very attentive. I had the eggs Benedict, which was very delicious and an orange juice. I don't come here much for brunch, but I really should because it's very delicious.

While we were out recently we were discussing, "I don't know, what do you want for dinner?" when we…read morelooked over and saw The Purple Onion. We don't stop in nearly often enough, so it was a quick decision. I like their hamburgers because they're nice and big. Add some fries to in and it's a great filling meal. This time we didn't sit outside since it was a little chilly, but that's always a nice option if the weather is good to enjoy the patio and fountain. Their baklava is also a pretty good price, and we sometimes like to get a couple to take home for later.

Love this place, though we've never dined inside. We get everything at the drive-in window. We call…read moreahead and Ms. Blanca has everything ready for us. Yes, we're on a first-name basis! Hubby ALWAYS the gyro and seasoned onions rings - delicious, and I'm working my way thru the menu. Never disappointed - my favs are anything with their seasoned chicken. Highly recommend - grab a mint tea and say hi to Ms. Blanca!

We came here on a Tuesday night as a party of 3. For a random Tuesday night, the restaurant was…read morepretty busy. I love how cozy the dining area is. Our server was Kaylan and she was fun, gave us recommendations and provided an excellent customer service experience. She was great!!!!! We started with their delicious chicken fingers & fries ( they forgot to bring the slaw). I was kinda disappointed since I am a coleslaw fan. I got so full, so quick eating the chicken fingers & fries. We also had their spinach /queso dip- this is a really tasty appetizer. Only complaint, wish it had been a little hotter. I didn't order an entree(remember I said how full I was). I enjoyed a glass of wine instead. My friends had the salmon dish and the steak Maui. Both entrees were nicely prepared and they seemed to enjoy their meal choices. Lastly, you can't come to J Alexander without ordering their carrot cake. It's a warm slice of HEAVEN!!! It's a MUST HAVE!!!!

Continuing on my America 250 series of 20th century established businesses, we get into the 1970's…read more I want to highlight 2 places established in 1971 including J. Alexander's and then 3 places from 1976, the Bicentennial year. I lived in Birmingham in 2010, and my friend, who lived very close to the Hoover Mall told me about a cool promotion at J. Alexander's. I believe it was a Monday gambling deal. Alabama laws on gaming were strict; so this was maybe the closest to gambling I could get. It was some expensive steak, and the server would flip a coin, which I would call heads or tails. If I was correct, I'd get the steak free! I lost; so I paid the hefty bill. At least it was hefty for my underpaid job of that time. But I had fun, and I enjoyed the steak & nice service.