This place is absolutely stunning. The ambiance and the food were insanely good. Will absolutely…read morecome back and visit the bartenders that gave great service!

Botanic is not a place. It is an experience! Hands down one of the most breathtaking, spacious,…read morecarefully curated places I've been all year. It is definitely on my Alabama "must-visit" list. I am from out of town, but I came looking for a workspace and wanted to grab lunch while I was there. I came around 1 PM and there was a 30 minute wait for 2 for lunch, but have no fear. We just went upstairs to the martini bar and were able to wait and work. We were seated in the garden for lunch, which are mostly cute high tops. Before we even began our meal, a fat adorable white rabbit crossed our path. Then an equally beautiful black rabbit crossed our path. I had no idea there was wildlife just prancing around and I was giddier than a little kid. (There are also ducks and geese who run around!). Now to the food: Had to get the smash burger because it was award winning and boy it did not disappoint! The depth of flavor and the juiciness of the patties were impeccable. I opted for guda cheese instead of cheddar, and I added grilled onions, and this was an excellent choice. The fries are super crispy and the comeback sauce is perfect for dipping . Don't judge us, but we also shared some desserts. The standout was the white chocolate cheesecake, which was sweet but not super indulgent. I would definitely skip the crepe next time. The description made it sound delicious. But overall, it was lacking in a flavor. It was by far the most disappointing dish of the day. Even though it takes a while for food to come out service is impeccable, and the servers are just so lovely, so be patient. I will definitely make the Botanic my go-to establishment when I'm in town!

This was a nice, almost 'fusion' food experience, between Irish food and southern cuisine. They do…read morean amazing twist on Fried Green Tomatoes with goat cheese that cannot be missed! Atmosphere is spot on when it comes to an Irish pub. (Last summer we were in Ireland, taking part in many a Guinness and other things in various pubs.) We had a wonderful waitress...and I'm sad we can't remember her name. A lady in her 40s or 50s. She was super attentive, nice and welcoming. Wait time wasn't long, everything came out quickly. Our family group had burgers, shrimp and grits and a Sheppard's pie (actually a cottage pie). We also shared an appetizer of fried green tomatoes. The portions are large and almost all of us took another full meal home when all was said and done. Tasted great, we just couldn't finish it all! The location is nice too, lots to do down that strip. As for costs, it was on par with other places with the same food quality. If you're in town, this place is a must!

It had been a great place for lunch for us, but dinner was a bust…read more Our appetizer was highly recommended by our server, but never arrived. A big deal was made that we would not be charged for it. A couple of us went with the grouper over jambalaya special. The fish was fantastic with a light, fried crust. Everything else was stone cold. The restaurant was a bit chaotic and our server was not to be seen so I finished most of the fish before being asked if I was enjoying my meal. We did not eat the cold side.

Me and my fiancé went weekend before last and we had an amazing time! Beer was amazing, atmosphere…read moregreat, and extremely dog friendly! Best thing about it is that it has a homey feeling. You can with friends relax and enjoy yourselves without chaos of being at a bar. Great place!

I left my initial review after my first visit. Since then, Whistle Stop has become my favorite…read moreplace to relax after a hard week. Both the beer and environment are perfect for me. The bartenders have become friends and the beer selection never disappoints. If you aren't coming here, you are missing a jewel.

Took my wife here for a date night. We don't get to go out much so I figured that it would be…read morespecial for us to try something new. Let me start by saying the building is beautiful and the atmosphere feels like a nice restaurant. Also, the cocktail menu was definitely curated by someone who knows what they are doing. The appetizer Barrotta cheese was the best part of the evening. With that being said, the entrees were lackluster and small. Our food came out lukewarm at best and honestly seemed like not a lot of thought went into them. I know that this restaurant is supposed to be upscale, but I don't think I should pay 55$ per persons meal and still leave hungry. Also, the staff needs training. The whole time it felt like they were concerned with fast turn over and nothing else. Part of upscale dining is that the price of food and quality of service is more important than turn over time. Generally speaking I will not be back to eat here again.

I couldn't have asked for a better dinner date than coming here with my super thoughtful boyfriend…read morewho completely spoiled me with such great food! We came Valentine's Day weekend from Columbus, GA after attending mass. He really wanted to take me here and I'm so glad he did. We had the bread and butter which was to die for! I think they gave us too much butter over bread ratio, but l'm not complaining haha. So warm, soft, fluffy and delish the bread was. I don't think we talked much when we had our wagyu steak main course cause it was so good, we couldn't say a word to each other. The pepper sauce with the perfectly cooked medium rare steak (which came cut in two pieces, which is a really genius move to serve steak by the way), with white asparagus, caramelized onion, rose petals, and just pure deliciousness. Literally chef's kiss. We also couldn't make up our mind about desserts cause they had a Valentine's dessert menu and the couple sitting next to us also recommended the cookies and milk. Yeah- I'm really lucky and very spoiled. Definitely hit a sugar high, but absolutely worth it. Servers and greeters were also all so kind and attentive. Definitely recommend :) I think this is the nicest dinner anyone has ever treated me to. Thanks for my amazing boyfriend- I'm so grateful.

Walked in and sat at the bar. The place is decorated very nice. Bartender got our wine order some…read morewaters and meal order directly. The wine was great, they have about any kind you want. But the food was excellent, I had the big ravioli special- spicy sausage.My wife had the chicken piccata- it was also wonderful. We later ventured upstairs for another glass of wine and dessert. I can only speak for what we ate. I had the pecan pie, wife had banana pudding, and some friends with us had the cheesecake. Tried them all and would order it again. Like homemade. Wasn't cheap all prices not bad, probably $$$ but was well worth the trip and will definitely go again. I give it a 5 because, everything was great and I can't find anything to complain about.

We've had some great meals here. My personal favorite is the lasagna. The vibe is chill and…read moreboutique-y without pretension. The staff is attentive and helpful with wine recommendations, etc.

This was my first visit, and it was well worth it. I went with friends, and we enjoyed both the…read morefood and the service. Arriving early helped us secure good parking, and despite the lack of cell service in the area, the experience was definitely worth it.

We were concerned because it was lunch time and there weren't many people here. Apparently, they…read morehave new management for about a year. That being said, we were sat a table immediately. The waitress was also fast and friendly. I had a 6 oz steak with broccoli and fried. The steak was cooked perfectly, the broccoli was good. The fries were a little old, but the waitress quickly replaced them with freshly cooked fries. My wife had the grilled chicken, broccoli, and mashed potatoes. Her only issue was she wanted a little more butter for her potatoes. We were disappointed in the lack of diet beverages. They only have Diet Pepsi. I would be happy to see one or two more options. The ambiance was quiet since there were few people there. The overhead music was not too loud either. I was able to converse with my wife easily.

No drinks until alittle after our food got put on table. We ordered steak. They finally got us…read moreplastic utensil. Food was cold by then. We didn't see our waitress but two times. It's sad cause last time we went and they was short on staff and had way better service!!

Worst place to eat super expensive and the horchata cost $5 never eating here again…read more Don't come here unless you rich or got money like that

We ordered take out, so take this with a grain of salt. I ordered the number 4. Tacos Ala Mexicana,…read moreand was disappointed in the amount of meat given the price was $21 for 4 tacos. Probably not worth the cost in my opinion.

We were visiting and came in to watch an NFL game. The menu is fast with unique and interesting…read moreoptions. The kids grilled cheese is a nice toasty bread. The Naan pot roast was amazing with super tender meat. I ordered a side potato and a side salad, which were both very filling and delicious! We had a great server and enjoyed our time - fun restaurant with all the TVs around. Great place to watch a game.

Food was amazing. Customer service was outstanding. Shout out to our waitress. I haven't been here…read morein a couple of years, but I feel the lighting had gotten darker inside. Other than that, everything was amazing.

Love Piccolo! The cocktails are great and we loved the tiramisu. Our waiter was attentive and…read morebrought our drinks out quickly. We enjoy the live jazz that they have , but note that it can get loud (as expected). We will continue to come back!

Overall I had a nice experience. This was my first time coming here I came with a friend. The…read moreoverall scenery is nice and the place has multiple seating areas. The staff was nice and greeted us upon arrival. We did not get any food but the drinks did not miss. I would definitely come here again because the place is such a vibe!!