Had reservations last week and get there on time only to be told they had a limited menu because the grill was down. Didn't make any attempt to notify people with reservations what was going on just hoped when people would get there they would just want a salad or a mediocre glad bred pizza. Ended up going to Cheesecake Factory and the food was really good. Won't try Season 52 again read more

Menu doesn't have a lot of things that interest me, but my daughter wanted to go so we tried it. What I got (flatbread and an order of meatballs) was very good and my daughter's lamb was good. Waitress (I think her name was Kate) was excellent!!! She helped us decide on what to order by answering all our questions and we were very pleased with the overall experience. The place was nice and clean and the service was top notch. We will go back and maybe get out of our comfort zone in our food selection next time. read more

My wife and I tried Seasons 52 for the first time tonight. I had recommended this restaurant to countless customers in town for meetings after I had heard good things about the restaurant. I now feel like I should apologize for my recommendation. We both had high hopes for dinner, as the restaurant is very nicely decorated and the staff was very welcoming. We ordered an appetizer of whole roasted cauliflower with a Parmesan cheese sauce. The dish came out looking more steamed than roasted along with being way undercooked. We sent the cauliflower back and then ordered the stuffed mushrooms instead. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and presented well also but extremely under seasoned. We next ordered entrees which my wife had the grouper and I had the petite filet with a lobster tail which included green beans and I ordered a side of brussel sprouts. Again everything looked fantastic however everything was under seasoned. My wife said the grouper was okay but not fantastic. My beans were perfectly cooked along with the lobster tail and steak. The problem here was the entire steak and half of the green beans were covered in lemon juice or lemon butter. I told the waiter and he said the butter on the steak was supposed to be garlic butter and he said sometimes they will put lemon zest on the beans but it shouldn't have been on the steak. The waIter immediately walked away but came back a few minutes to check on us. The waiter who was very nice asked if I wanted a box for my steak but told him no that I did not because I was unable to eat it since it was covered in lemon. He responded to me to say he could have it re-made or I could order something else. At this point I didn't have a lot of confidence in their kitchen so I declined. The manger ended up bringing us the check and to apologize for the issues we had encountered with our meal. The manger was again very nice and seemed professional as he went on to apologize again and to say he had taken care of the issues on the check. I thanked the manager as he turned to walk away. I then opened the check to see that he had removed only the cauliflower from the bill but nothing else except for a card for a free appetizer on our next visit. Gee thanks. I paid the bill of $105 plus a $21 tip but my head was pounding with disgust for the lack of customer service. I will never recommend this restaurant again not only due to its management but the lack of basic cooking skills of the kitchen staff. If this were Chopped this restaurant would be gone on the first round. Just my opinion but try it for yourself and you be the judge. read more

We had a group of eight. Everyone was very happy with the appetizers, meal and drinks. I had the trout. My wife had the sea bass. Absolutely terrific!!! Highly recommend!! read more

Came here during business trip. While the food rated five stars our server rated zero. Never asked if we wanted refills on drinks. I was very surprised at the lack of interaction she had with our table. The place was not overly busy so she wasn't over worked. She did nonchalantly offer dessert options, which we declined. We had to then wait 10 minutes for our bill. Hopefully this was just a bad night and not a trend. read more

We just left and it was very good. I had a the braised shank of lamb. My daughter had the short ribs. My wife had the shrimp and grits. All were terrific. It was my daughter's birthday. They gave us amuse Bouche and champagne to start. Then there was dessert after. read more

Seasons 52 - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Love this chain! Just wish the prices were a little bit lower; but hey I like supporting local farms and according to their mission they use local products at every location. We checked their happy hour which you can get anywhere in the restaurant, points for that! You can be comfortable and enjoy your discounted small bites and drinks. We had a wonderful waitress named Jen, she was friendly and on point with taking our special request to our food order. We started off with some $6 red wine by the glass, they rotate which ones are on special so it will most likely always be different if you go monthly. We also had the flatbread special, which comes with 1 flatbread , 3 wine tasting pours and then 1 full glass of wine from the tastings. Great deal! Too bad it only last until 6:30p so I would advise to get there a little early to take care of the deals. We also ordered from the $5 small bites, the wood fire meatballs were my favorite- not that fatty and more on the soup like side of presentation. We also got the ahi tuna and duck wing lollipops. I would recommend to take advantage of their happy hour, the portions might be a little bit smaller but it's a great intro into their food concept. Always save a little room for their portion controlled dessert! read more

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We had a business meeting with 18 people in the Sonoma Room. The room was great for meeting and rehearsal dinners. Very quiet for the busy restaurant. We used the projector and the screen and being a techie kind of person I was pleasantly surprised everything worked flawless. Our hostess was friendly. Being a group of event professionals we asked about a few things that Seasons 52's are known for and the two meeting rooms are available individually or can combined, easily seating 60 to 70 people. Some of our group had the Double Hummus & Crisp Sea Salt Lavosh and Artichoke & Goat Cheese Flatbread for appetizers and everyone enjoyed them. We were there about 30 minutes networking and eating appetizer before we were seated to order. Once we ordered it took about an hour to get our food. I ordered the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon (medium) with no red wine sauce. I substituted broccoli for the asparagus because I am a broccoli connoisseur . I also ordered a tea with my meal which never came. The steak was good but not great. I came out well with no pink and a little overcooked but still tender. The mashed potatoes were also missing from the plate. The broccoli was overcooked with a few brown spots among the eight spears. For a $30 + Gratuity meal I expected a little more than 8 to 10oz filet and broccoli. I guess it is my fault for not asking the waiter more questions about the menu. A few other tidbits: My friend sitting to my right was a vegetarian and mentioned this when ordering but the waiter never said anything about the vegetarian and vegan menus available. The food runners were unsure where to place the entrees and placed two plates of sushi down in front of a couple of about 7 or 8 minutes before the rest of entrees arrived and walked away. We asked around the room and found out they had been ordered as entrees by a couple of people on the other end of the room. Seemed a little disorganized for the food being brought out. The presentation of the entree' salads in the plastic circles on the plates were nice. It impressed many of our event professionals. The atmosphere in the main dining room was dark and intimate. I understand from someone who had been there before that the desserts are excellent but we were never asked about or shown a dessert menu. Overall I would recommend checking online for their current menu and studying the different offerings before visiting if you are a finicky eater. One thing that really impressed me was a small act by a back of house employee. Not the front line people that should be friendly but this gentleman (who was dressed as a chef/assistant) and I were washing our hands in the men's room. We were about to walk out when he turned to me asked if I had eaten yet or was waiting to order. After saying I was about to leave he asked if I enjoyed my meal and what I had. He thanked me for coming in and hoped I would come back and try the restaurant again. Sometimes it these little moments that can change your impression of a place or influence your decision to comeback for another try. read more

My daughter recommended eating here. What a great restaurant . The bartenders were excellent. The staff was very friendly. The waiter, Jake, had game. The chef Robert Taylor, did a magnificent job preparing the food. I observed the manager,James, went table to table making certain his patrons were well served. Next trip to Birmingham will certainly involve eating at this restaurant. Reservations accepted. Treat yourself and go eat here. read more

Ask for Brian Lindsey for your server if you want a friendly smile, suggestions and good service. If your looking for a gourmet meal that is rich you probably won't find it here but you will find lots of other flavorful options and you can order a bunch to try and not feel the guilt. read more

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I will start by saying we did NOT bring this to the attention of the staff because there was nothing to be done about it but my husband ordered filet mignon with green beans and the food had ZERO flavor. I ordered shrimp and grits and liked it but he was very displeased with his food considering the price. It was prom night and so the restaurant was filled with giggling teenagers which the servers handled beautifully but all in all it wasn't an experience I thought was worth $100. read more

The Zinfandel that we selected may have been a bit over priced at 10.25 a glass however it paired well with the carmelized sea scallops and oak grilled filet mignon that we selected all were cooked to perfection. The filet was moist and had en excellent flavor with a glaze that made the mushrooms and potatoes taste amazing with a nutty finish. The sea scallops wer perfect and very flavorful. For dessert they offer small shot glass style desserts that pack a ton of flavor into every bite and at 2.50 a piece they are well worth it. You can not go wrong here. Outstanding job Seasons 52 I look forward to many many more meals with your polite and attentive staff. read more

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I've been to Seasons 52 in Atlanta before and remember really enjoying it, so when I learned that we were getting one in Birmingham I knew I had to try it. Either my taste buds have grown since then or we ordered the wrong items or it just isn't that great anymore. We ordered the hummus and stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. Honestly, the Sabra hummus that you can buy at the grocery store gives this one a run for its money. The stuffed mushrooms were good, but lacked a little in flavor. We also got the chipotle shrimp and pineapple flatbread which was pretty good. Enjoyed the combination of flavors in this dish. The service and environment are great. We were offered samples of flatbread while we waited for our table. I love the concept too with all dishes being under 475 calories. If I went back, I definitely would go for the flatbreads. I think we are a little spoiled here in Birmingham, with great local restaurants, that maybe this one lacked the flavors we could get somewhere else. read more

Jamie and I have been to several Seasons 52 restaurants in other cities, and we've always been thoroughly satisfied with every aspect of the experience. Unfortunately, the experience at Birmingham's Seasons 52 doesn't follow this trend. We've now been to this location twice, and both times we were disappointed. The food has been OK, but the service has been exceedingly awful. The first time we went was Mother's Day. Understandably, they were busy, but it seemed like no one did anything to prepare the restaurant for the extra load. Our meal took two and a half hours, not counting the time it took to be seated. We ordered no appetizers. Just entries and desserts. During that time, our server barely stopped by as drinks ran empty. We wrote it off, assuming that maybe someone didn't show up or something. Still a sign of poor management, but OK... Then yesterday, we went back for my wife's birthday. We figured a 6:00 reservation on a Monday would be a fair time to show up. We showed up early at 5:40, but the hostess seated us quickly and confidently. We waited and waited, watching the manager walk by our table several times, when finally a server named Daniel came to our table. He said he was not our server, but our server was helping another customer. He took our order for water and soda, and brought them to us a few minutes later. He also brought us a happy hour menu. He then changed the story, telling us our server wasn't able to clock in until 6:00. A while later, after the manager and everyone else in the restaurant walked by our table half a dozen times, our server Jeremy finally arrived. Jeremy's service didn't improve things much. Our drinks sat empty for about ten minutes at one point. During that time, Jeremy visited all of his other tables several times, but never stopped at our table once. Every time we go to Seasons 52, the check is over $100. For that price, you expect decent service. My recommendation is to go to another restaurant in the area. Almost all of them will give you a better experience. read more

I've never had a bad experience here, always a great one. The food is excellent, the staff are super courteous, the atmosphere is dark and comfortable and intimate. I repeat, the food is excellent. Really tasty. read more

Sooooo awesome. First time dining here! Great service! Great atmosphere , & service;) love it read more

Seasons 52 - Bad pic. Beautiful place ;)Wonderful service. Great food!! had rack of lamb,Golden beet& goat Chz salad.New Years dinner !! - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was my second visit and boy am I glad I did. Ordered the rainbow trout and it was exceptional! Staff was great! Love sitting in the bar area. read more

My kids took me here for Mothers Day, we had reservations. We check in but they were running 30 to 45 minutes behind and we were told that we would be called on our cell phone. But we never got a call so after waiting we decided to go to the counter and check in again. No worries, we waited and was seated. Still never received a call. We ordered mushroom appetizer, they were good and hot. We noticed that the flatbread appetizers come out very fast ...Just a note. We also ordered wine and a mixed drink. It took quite a while to make. W tried to drink the water but it had a funny taste to it. I ordered the Filet Mignon, it was cold and tough, the Braised Beef was ordered, it was cold, the Lemon Herb Chicken came out piping hot. Our server was very nice! He took the plated back and brought us new entrees , hot and just the way we ordered them. The food was delicious!!He is a good server!!! I'm sure all the mishaps were because of the busy holiday. I will give them a try when it's not a holiday. read more

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Opening night no better service anywhere in town!!! Food was incredible. Jaie the manage best customer service I've seen in my 22 years of being in the food and beverage industry ! Angela my server was outstanding actually knew the menu and could recommend good and wine!! Won't hesitate to go back with friends. read more

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My favored place to eat in Summit. Great management. Very tasty fresh food. We celebrated couple birthdays here and they always made the experience special. read more

My husband and I took a work colleague out to dinner here. We were alarmed the next morning to find a charge the next morning to DoorDash. I immediately called our bank since we do not use this service. The charge was within 5 minutes of our dinner purchase. We also left a very nice tip. We went by the restaurant to speak with the GM the following day who offended me and seemed careless about the situation. Needless to say we will not be dining there in the future! read more

We has the carmelized scallops and the salmon entre. Both were very light but filling. Fair wine selection. Pricey but the service was great and we enjoyed the food. read more

Seasons 52 - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is amazing! We go here for special occasions and to try the new menu for each season. We love the healthy portion sizes of each meal and the desserts with a cup of coffee to top off your meal gets me every time! My food is always delicioso and this place always makes any type of fish dinner I select taste great! They get it right every time. My go to meal, is the rainbow trout meal with the chocolate peanut butter dessert w/ a cup of black coffee! Such a nice atmosphere with live entertainment with a piano player behind the bar! read more

Seasons 52 - They'll help you setup a birthday surprise! - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stumbled on this one returning from Chattanooga on my Wife's birthday. We had planned on stopping at Flemings but they did not open until 4pm. This was 2pm and was no problem for kitchen or server. Our server was tending bar in addition to handling tables. All fresh ingredients. Perfectly portioned and priced and prepared. Unique menu. Great small desserts. We all shared each other's dishes. Don't miss the non-alcoholic Ginger-Lemon Agave soda (homemade).. Nice to have non-alcoholic choices when you are on a road trip. We will stop and sample the menu again next year. It changes seasonally. read more

My first dinner here was at the Yelp event. I really enjoyed the tasting tables they had set up. The sample cocktail was a bit tart for my liking but I liked the salad and meat samples. My favorite was the stuffed ravioli (wow) and the creme brulê dessert. The raspberries were a nice surprise at the bottom of the glass! I would definitely go back. Give this place a try! read more

I have a new name for this place, fancy Applebees. Seriously, I've only been once but this is the impression I got. The interior was your typical American higher end chain restaurant. You could walk into this place or J Alexanders or Firebirds and you couldn't tell the difference, but that's ok. The service was decent but my water glass went empty a number of times. You don't care about all that though, I really don't either, the only thing we care about is the FOOD! I like that they have a rotating menu depending on the season, I really don't know how much it rotates because I've only been once but the concept is appealing. How was that food though? Well..... it wasn't bad...? We got the stuffed mushrooms, which our server told us routinely they sell out of every night, it was alright. We also got some kind of pesto flatbread, it was light on the pesto, but still alright. I got the pork loin with mashed sweet potato and vegetables. The pork loin was small, the mashed sweet potatoes were a little too sweet, and the vegetables just tasted like steamed vegetables, it was alright. My girlfriend got the salmon, the fish was cooked properly but her vegetables were overcooked (the carrots were half inedible), but otherwise it was alright. Our friend got the ny strip, ordered it medium rare, came clearly medium, he said it was delicious but coming here was also his idea so I think his opinion might have been a bit biased, I don't know. We finished with some kind of chocolate cake with chocolate mousse in a glass. I liked that it came in a small portion, I like a little dessert so this was a great. As for the flavor.... it was alright. Nothing we had was bad, but getting back to my nickname for this place, it was all equivalent to what I would expect from an Applebees at 2-3x the price. If you want to spend a bunch of money on mediocre food than this is the place for you. Considering how many amazing eateries we have in Birmingham and the surrounding areas these days I can't see any reason to ever come back. read more

Very nice setting. Wait staff was very friendly. Food was delicious - entree salads were sizable; grilled rainbow trout was very good. Loved the petit desserts. read more

Expensive and snack size portions curb calories. Wait staff knows the importance of taking care of their tables which is definitely a plus. Great place for large or small parties. Not to loud on the noise scale. It is however, in a busy shopping area of town, The Summit Mall. Be aware! read more

Here's an update. I tried this place again. I was hoping that I was wrong with my original review after reading so many positive reviews on this site. Unfortunately my opinion is still negative. My original review stands as written. My wife and I got only so-so service. As we walked into the restaurant the servers had an argument about who would seat us at our table. It was very obvious that many people on the waitstaff really didn't want to be there. We ordered the flatbread which was superb. Unfortunately it's really the only edible thing in the restaurant. I ordered the chicken. It tasted like it had been frozen and thawed out. There was no seasoning on it and it was very poorly prepared. I couldn't eat it. It came with mashed potatoes that had no flavor. Now I realize that the theme of the restaurant is to keep the calories low. Mashed potatoes makes the calorie count go up. You also can't add cream, butter or milk to them. But my question is why serve them in the first place if they taste terrible? If you let me in the kitchen I will prepare a meal that is low-calorie but tastes great. Why can't they? My wife and I agreed we won't go back. I had some friends go a few days later and they all agreed that they will never go back. We are all mystified as to why people are writing such good reviews of this terrible place on yelp. Two stars only for the flatbread. read more

Why do I forget about this place? I really like it and their Cosmo is the best! I need to remember it's there and that they took reservations! I've never had a bad meal or a bad cocktail. I love their salmon and their flatbreads plus they have a good appetizer menu for when you want to go lighter. Everyone is so nice and I've never had bad service. Spring is the time of year to go and sit outside or sit in the bar and people watch. Either way you'll have a lovely evening! read more

Hard to pick a meal since it changes all the time. What a great concept. The menu changes depending on what is fresh and in season. Atmosphere - Wonderful! Clean, beautiful. Happy hour! Live music. Sometimes I have seen a guy with a guitar other times people playing the piano. Staff - Maybe the best in B'ham. Friendly, lively, knowledgeable of an ever changing menu. Drinks - Full bar huge wine selection. Food - Amazing! Flatbreads, appetizers, salads. Entrees of lobster, sea scallions, steak, trout. Everything is always amazing. Dessert - Pie, brownies, s'mores Even with the menu changing everything is always great. this is one of my favorite places. read more

Superb! My wife and I ate here yesterday before watching a movie. (the Hunger Games) First off, the staff of this establishment is on point. Everyone from the Hostess to the GM did their jobs magnificently. This was my first time eating here, so I was a bit unfamiliar with the menu. Luckily our server (Murat) took the time to go over it with me. Long story short, excellent service and we will return. Thanks again!!! read more

My wife, kids and I ate here on a whim and we were so surprised. The atmosphere was wonderful. The restaurant is very clean and the staff very friendly. There was a live performer playing the piano and singing classic songs near the central bar area. The menu changes thru the seasons and each week there is a new weekly item. I had the scallops and broccoli, my wife had the tilapia, and the kids had a pizza and chicken strips. All of it was delicious and gourmet. The plating was beautiful and the serving size reasonable. (not to small). We did not try a dessert but do look forward to returning again! read more

We decided to go Here for drinks after thanksgiving dinner. Our service was very poor. After 15 minutes at the bar the bartender took great care of us. We attempted to Order food from our waitress and the food never came. So We left. Although the atmosphere is good, I cannot recommend this place to Others because of the poor service. read more

This place gets 3 stars only because of the stellar service at the bar and at the table. Party of 4. I had the cedar plank salmon and my wife had the filet. Salmon was ordered medium and when it arrived I thought it was chicken. Dry white meat, clearly overdone. Ordered the truffle Mac & Cheese. It was dried out, crusty macaroni with an almost undetectable amount of cheese. Very poor execution on the dishes. Save your money and seek out a non chain restaurant. Birmingham has got to step up its game. read more

Wow We need to get one of these in Detroit! Outstanding! Food was amazing and the right caloric options without losing flavor or selection! Went with a large group and we started with app's... Flatbreads were amazing, others in group raved about Duck Wings and hummus was above average. Large wine selections and a wonderful environment for dinner (a wee bit dark but better than the alternative) Dinner choices varied throughout group... I went dinner salad, Greek withy chicken, it was awesome! Lamb chops were described as really good. Many had fish and all finished their plate with enthusiasm. Desert presentation was fun and varied and we all snagged a shot glass full of delicious treats. Key lime pie was mine and for 300 calories, it was worth it! Will come again! Only thing stopping a fifth star was wait service, bust but not full on a Tuesday = it should have been better and faster. read more

Great experience at Seasons 52 tonight. Everyone in the building was extremely welcoming. From wonderful happy hour deals, mouthwatering wines to delicious entrees, my dining experience was extremely satisfying. I will most definitely be returning. read more

Seasons 52 - Mouth watering carrot cake mini dessert. Absolutely scrumptious and the perfect amount after a delicious meal. - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Went on a Saturday evening with my husband. Hostess was very nice, greeted us, and seated us instantly. Establishment was dimly lit, in a good way, lit candles on all of the tables. Our server was pleasant as well. The menu seemed limited with very few entrees to choose from, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, when we ordered the 13oz NY strip, we were told the sides are not substitutable. The steak came with mashed potatoes and marinated mixed vegetables. The presentation was very nice, but don't expect a Texas Roadhouse portion of potatoes with your steak, which didn't seem proportional to the steak. The steak was delicious and cooked perfectly to order. Our food also came very quickly, less than 15 minutes after ordering. FYI: There was no bread provided before or with the meal, but maybe thats normal. After boxing the remainder of our steak in a to-go box, our server brought out an array of small deserts for us to choose from. She then shined a little light on them and explained what they were. We thought it was a unique presentation. Overall, this is a good restaurant for date night under $100. Service was good, restaurant was clean, food was tasty, hot, fast, and presentable. read more

Seasons 52 - 13oz NY strip with veggies and mashed potatoes. $30 - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've never had a bad meal or bad service at Seasons 52 - This evening was special and we brought about 15 people in. The food was a little slow coming out or I would give them 5 stars. We actually had someone leave because they were hungry and could not wait any longer. Outside of the wait for the food we had a great time. Always will go back. read more

Always tastes fresh and many great waiters!! Especially Mrs. Kate! Sunday post-Church lunch is never busy and a great time to go! read more