My first time at Gabriella's was recently. This place gets really busy..... fast! When I arrived,…read more there were about 2 ppl already present and ordering at the hot bar. It's kind of hard to tell what all the food options are, so I had to ask what some stuff was. I managed to get a meat and 2 instead of a meat and 5! There were quite a few veggie options that looked amazingly delicious! I do not recommend coming here hungry or hangry. Ok, sooo I love meat loaf so naturally that's what I got. I also got collards and cornbread dressing & yes they had cranberry sauce. Everything was good tasting. The meatloaf was a little sweet to my taste so I probably wouldn't order it again. The veggies were not over seasoned or overcooked. I will definitely comeback here bc there is still just so much I wanna try. The staff is nice and took care of the crowd. I even witnessed them give a person in need food, as they were about to dig in the restaurant's garbage can outside for scraps. Made me count my blessings.. all of them! There is street parking only. I didn't have any issues parking on a Sunday afternoon. The inside of this restaurant is not big but I was comfortable dining in.

Good southern food on a Sunday afternoon while visiting. Couldn't tell from the Yelp pictures but…read moreit's a really small restaurant with food displayed buffet style behind the clear partition that they serve you in a container. Only about 3 people at a time can hold inside before it's starts getting crowded. It stay pretty busy. Options are 1 meat with two sides or 2 meats with three sides combination. A la cart is available as well. They have ice tea or lemonade drinks in a cup that they also serve you. Lemonade was good. There's a very small counter to pay after you order. Fry chicken is tasty with perfect crisp. Collard greens were seasoned well and perfect texture. Yams (my favorite) was perfect - flavorful, not too sweet and firm but not hard. Both of us thought the Black eyed peas looked really good but taste bland. I would have preferred it without the Okra. I didn't see that when I ordered. One in our group commented the meat loaf was good. The dressing was really good too - well seasoned and tasty. After paying there's a dining area for self seating. It serves the purpose to sit and eat but definitely could use sprucing up along with the restrooms. Please seriously consider! It would make the experience much more pleasant to enjoy their delicious food. I took off two stars for that reason and yes it's that unpleasant as the tables/chairs are also too clustered together. The chairs don't fit around the table properly. Overall good southern food at a reasonable price and recommended. Skip dining in if you don't have too. Just my two cents.

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.

The food was amazing. The I got the chicken sandwich combo, hot and blue cheese (comes with…read morecoleslaw, a sauce and pickles), but I took the pickles off. The establishment was well let, and chill. The service was fast and thr food was piping hot. I would reccomend this place if you are looking for a quick, filling, cheap place to eat.

As a 75-year-oldy cowboy named Eugene, I spend most of my retirement touring America in my pickup…read moretruck with two goals: eat chicken and represent the Pepsi hat community with dignity. I have worn the same Pepsi hat to every restaurant, gas station, casino, gift shop, and livestock auction from Missouri to Montana. It's basically my formal wear. So naturally, when I saw a place called Eugene's, I nearly drove into the parking lot before I finished reading the sign. The young man taking my order immediately complimented my Pepsi hat. Folks, that bought more goodwill than any rewards program ever could. I told him I've worn this hat across 47 states and through three separate back injuries. He nodded like he understood the responsibility. I ordered the hot chicken. Now listen. I love chicken. I don't mean normal people love chicken. I mean if chicken ever ran for president, I'd volunteer for the campaign. This chicken was good. Real good. Crispy, juicy, enough heat to remind me I'm alive but not enough to make me start seeing old ex-boyfriends. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because I built it up too much in my head. A restaurant named Eugene's serving chicken to a man named Eugene? That's a lot of pressure for one meal. Still, I cleaned my plate, adjusted my Pepsi hat, and rode off into the sunset like the gay cowboy God intended. Great job fellas.

I went to Granny's Fish and Grits Food Truck and the food was extremely good. The fish was hot and…read morecrispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was not greasy, and it tasted yummy. The grits were smooth, warm, and buttery, like comfort food that makes you feel happy. The people working there were very nice and really friendly. They really made me feel welcome and were kind while I waited for my food. The wait was not too long, and everything was made fresh. The amount of food you get is perfect for an individual so you will not leave hungry. That made it even better for the price. If you like tasty and warm Southern food that you will be eager to come back to you should try this place. I will go back again to eat more because it was so good. Can't wait to try the chicken next.

My God--today! No…read morephotos this time, because we absolutely demolished it in the car. We ordered the hot honey lemon pepper catfish, and exquisite doesn't even begin to cover it. The catfish was coated in a glossy glaze with just enough heat to make your nose run--but never enough to slow you down. Perfectly cooked, flaky, and packed with flavor in every bite. And the Cajun ranch fries? A full chef's kiss. Crispy, seasoned just right, and the perfect companion to the fish. The truck stayed busy the entire time--from people getting off work to people like us, just looking to try something new--which tells you everything you need to know. Amazing food, incredible flavors, and we genuinely can't wait to come back and work our way through the rest of the menu. If you see this food truck, do yourself a favor and pull up!

Best pulled pork sandwhich, I'd recommend it to anyone. Usually I get sick after I eat pork but…read morethis one did not make me sick. It was delicious. We had the corn on the cob, the rub and butter was amazing. Pork rinds were warm and crunchy. My daughter had the wings with AL white sauce and she was surprised once she took the first bite, it was tender and smooth. To quote her "the best wings she ever had besides my homemade ones". The service was awesome. I'm sorry I forgot the name of the person taking our order but he was muti-tasking the bar and orders and it was amazing seeing how he managed to do everything. He was very friendly and did not rush us at all. Someone give him a raise! It's a bar restaurant, I loved the old style atmosphere. The blues and classic rock playing in the back round was fitting. I will definitely recommend this to my friends and anyone who wants to visit Alabama!

This a wonderful place has music and just a good vibe for people to enjoy and have great foodread more

I love this truck! Before anyone asks, no I'm not vegan, but I've considered it. This truck sells…read morevegan comfort food (think plant-based burgers, wyngs, Philly cheeze steak eggrolls, etc.) Everything I've tried is delicious and it's hard to believe it's not the real deal! Koko, the owner, and her mom are super sweet and courteous. My favorite things to order come from her soul-food menu which include vegan ribs and lasagna. I don't even eat real ribs but I devour her vegan ones! You don't have to be vegan to enjoy this truck- You just have to appreciate great food! Give them a try!

I love this food truck! I am not vegan and the food is so good. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak…read moreegg rolls one day and the Peach Cobbler egg rolls on the next day! I could not get enough! I think KoKo, the owner was the person taking my order. She was so sweet and thoroughly explained all my questions! The food truck was very clean and the workers made the food truck feel like home!!

Food first, thoughts after... It has been too long since I…read morelast had Hattie B's and it has not changed a bit. Still delicious. I was able to preorder an online order the day before. Picked up with no problem and ate it in the comfort of my home. When I got there 15 minutes after opening there was a good crowd. Spacious dining area. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Great hot chicken in a cool environment. Service is a little slow but the chicken slaps.read more

After church, our group of about 16-18 people decided to give Mama Nem a try, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype. The food was outstanding! I had the baked chicken with collard greens, cabbage, and a roll, and everything was seasoned perfectly. The service handled our large group well, and everyone enjoyed their meal. If I'm back on this side of town, I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Very good. One of the ladies in the server line was rude and rushing me, but when I brought it to…read moreher attention she changed her attitude. The food is good but they could give more since they charge more. The older lady that walks around as the manager is very professional she's the one who runs the show and you can tell. Would definitely recommend

I've been to Birmingham a few times and never explored their local food options and decided to…read morechange that. Eugene's has really good reviews so I made this my first stop. And good thing I did! I looked at the menu and honestly wanted to order everything cause it all sounds good. I don't eat much so I went with the two piece chicken tenders kids meal. The lady who took my order said they have a regular chicken tenders meal but I said I wanted the kids meal cause I don't eat a lot. She then said "It's the same amount of food." which, ok cool, but I don't think that should be said cause they can lose out on money. Just my opinion. And FYI, I very often get kids meals cause I really don't eat a lot. Not trying to save money or anything. The meal came with two chicken tenders, sauce, fries and a drink. Fries were good. Nothing to complain about. Those tenders tho.....YUM!!! So much flavor. And the ranch I got with it....yes! Not sure when I'll be in Birmingham again but I will 100% go back and try other items!

A huge disappointment…read more I'd always imagined that fried chicken in the South was better than fried chicken in Omaha. Wrong! The fried chicken at Tracks and Surfside Club is way better than at Eugene's. The cole slaw is also better. My girlfriend is a native of Alabama and she was no fan either. She thought her chicken was tough. I got two different styles of beer and they were tasteless. I might as well ordered a Bud Light. And, of course, the music was way too loud.

Looking for a great hole in the wall/dive? Do yourself a favor and get off the exit and come here!…read moreGreat home-cooked food! We loved it!

I was on my way to the airport and I was hungry and I searched soul food. Several places came up…read more All I can say is the food and the service was amazing. I had the beef tips and rice with a side of collard greens yams and macaroni and cheese.. I don't care how hungry you are. You will not be able to eat in one sitting. They feed you like mama used to.