Went with a big group and was very pleased with the service and food. Will be coming back and…read morerecommend!

Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz)…read moreEverything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM

It was nice to go hang out here with the fellows and meet the nice waitress who showed up a good…read moretime in and out the bar

If there is a restaurant that is a Birmingham institution among the wealthier crowd, there is…read moreliterally only one name that locals would bring up, and it is undoubtedly Highlands. Not that there aren't other nice restaurants, but this spot has proven itself over time and is ran by a chef that most Alabamians are quite proud of. Opened in 1982, Highland's is a place that put Birmingham on the map in a positive way at a time when the post industrial iron period was about to wind down and transform the city. Frank formalized his cooking techniques by working in kitchens of San Francisco and France, creating a medley of American Southern and French cuisine that is difficult to find elsewhere. It was not a time when it was common to see a chef from Alabama going to study cooking in Europe, thus the story was already an anomaly. Frank Stitt was trying to pioneer sustainable agriculture and farming well before anybody in Alabama knew what in the world that actually meant or for that matter, cared. One of the signature items is the baked grits that has been around since the restaurant opened. It's a tasty grits preparation and without a doubt, something to try. The pheasant was spectacular, fairly lean and with a crispy delicious skin, served with grits and green beans. Pastries here are created by Dolester Miles, who has been in the job for well over 30 years. The opera cake is absolutely spectacular, gentle and complexly layered. The basque cake is peachy and moist, with a crispy delicious exterior and Chantilly cream. Not only are these likely the best desserts to discover in Alabama, but may be some of the best to be found in America. The attentiveness got derail was clearly evident. As far as service, generally fine, but not particularly attentive. The waitress did not seem in much of a mood to welcome people to the establishment. Many items on the menu were running out by 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Nobody was particularly impressed with the flounder that got substituted for the grouper. And then there are other questions, why would you run out of grits? They know they are always filled to capacity and ingredients to make grits are not immediately perishable. Highland's has by this point in Birmingham's history become a classic. It's evident that most people here have been around for decades working at their jobs and serving the rich crowds of Mountain Brook. It's a place of great food and shows many combinations of ingredients that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere, let alone be executed this well.

Mixed feelings. Got there at 7pm on a Tuesday to try a new place…read more The Good: corner downtown location. Trivia offered. Friendly staff. Good sweet tea. (Husband liked the Dr. Robot draft beer) The bad: bathroom door to women's restroom propped open with 4 beer buckets catching leaks? One of the 2 inside bathroom doors wouldn't lock. Spinach dips and cheese dips weren't hot but chips were ok. Cheese sticks and poppers just average. Chicken tenders wouldn't even finish one to eat (hard, colder and not a good taste). Might go back for trivia and give something else a try but not impressed with the food.

I think this place only benefits from the overflow from a neighboring restaurant that is far…read moresuperior. My dad has always advised me not to eat here. Today I thought what the heck. The Bloody Mary wasn't bad, I'll admit. Great value, too. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage since it's an Irish pub. The potatoes were boiled and not seasoned at all. Plain boiled potatoes. No butter, no salt, nothing. The cabbage was nothing but salt and tasted like it came out of a can. The corned beef was okay, but way overcooked and dry. My husband had the fish and chips. So greasy. We both left so much food on our plate that the server thought we hadn't touched it at all. Have a drink here, but skip the food.

We had a wonderful experience. Our server, Tamara, was amazing. So kind, helpful and very…read moreattentive. I will ask for her next time I come to Walk Ons. And the food was excellent as always.

Walk-On's in Trussville has become one of our favorite places to eat! The food is consistently…read moreoutstanding, the atmosphere is fun and welcoming, and every visit has been a great experience. Whether you're there to enjoy a meal with family or catch the big game with friends, you can always count on the TVs showing whatever sporting event you want to watch. The management does an exceptional job, and it shows. The bartenders are friendly, the servers are attentive, and everyone works hard to make sure you have a great dining experience from the moment you walk in. It's refreshing to visit a restaurant where the service is just as impressive as the food. We have never left disappointed and always look forward to coming back. If you're looking for a fantastic sports bar with excellent food, a lively atmosphere, and outstanding service, I can't recommend Walk-On's in Trussville highly enough!

So glad we found this absolute gem on our drive back up from Florida! The staff was so nice and the…read morefood was amazing! Highly recommend!!

This is our local Colombian restaurant.Great for breakfast,lunch,or dinner.I had lunch with a…read morecoworker.He had a Cuban .I had the picadillo ground beef bowl.It had seasoned ground beef with rice ,black beans,and plantains.So delicious.Service is always great.They also have mojitos, margaritas,and other tropical drinks.The building itself has great atmosphere.It has a window for takeout.A great lunch for The Working Man Review.

The first time we ate at a Roly Poly franchise was in Seaside, Florida in the early 2000s while on…read morevacation. While none of them have tasted quite as good since then (something about working up an appetite on the beach?), we still really enjoy a rare opportunity to eat at one. I knew we would be ready for lunch after a morning at a local museum, so I had researched possible venues earlier that morning. I showed my wife a short list and she immediately gravitated to Roly Poly. That would have been my first choice too. This one (the last one remaining in Birmingham, apparently) is in the Homewood neighborhood / area. It is located on a busy street with shops and plazas lining both sides. These look like they were built no later than 1950 but have evolved and been renovated as new tenants cycled through. We did angled parking on the street out front, but there may be better / easier parking on surrounding side streets. The only issue we had was backing out into traffic when we left; it took a few minutes for a gap. You enter and order at the counter. They have menus available there for you to check out. They have a rack of chips available, plus maybe other sides? I didn't look beyond the chips. You then sit down and wait for your order. I guess they have call-ahead too. Seating is along the wall to the right as you enter. There is a long bench the length of the wall with separate 4-person tables spaced along it, with 2 additional chairs each. Our order seemed to take a while, but it may have just been what we ordered (hot sandwich) versus other simpler orders getting filled faster. I got the French Twist, which is my favorite. I only got a regular and not a large, but I think I could have finished a large. My wife got something else, chicken-based I think. We both enjoyed this a lot. If I lived in the area, I'd probably stop in here semi-regularly.

Chicken pesto roll was great and honestly had a hard time choosing because it all sounded so good…read more I will definitely be back. Service was quick and they brought the food to us at our table after we ordered at the counter. Only gave 4 stars because it's a tad pricey for what you get. Restaurant itself feels like a sandwich shop which I personally prefer for a good lunch spot. It also has some outdoor seating which looked nice.

Great sandwich today for the three of us. Excellent nourishment after hiking this morning.read more

My family and I were looking for a quickish dinner on our trip home last night. We saw the subway…read moreand since I've been on a healthy meal plan the past couple days we figured that would fit everyone's needs. I'm obviously just holding it to fast food/to go standards, but it still could've been better. Firstly off we just thought it was kind of odd. We got in and started ordering and the girl was new, and literally the only worker there. So the line was just a bit backed up because of that. However I would like to make it clear that she was VERY friendly, helpful and kind. She even let us know about a deal that we could get and saved us $5. I wish I had written the review there and gotten her name/checked in. For a Subway it was not the best nor worst sandwich I have had. But a lot of the extras (lettuce, tomatoes) didn't look all that fresh. The credit card machine was also messing up. But the girl was so very nice and apologetic about it messing up our transaction. She even called the manager because she wanted to give us a gift card as a consolation. Just seems like there could be some managerial issues. However, they definitely did something right when picking their staff!

I wanted to be a fan so bad! But maybe my expectations were a little too high. A friend and I…read morestopped in for lunch on a Monday. There was no line so we were able to quickly order. My friend ordered the chicken kabob entree but the man quickly told us it would be a 20 minute wait. I appreciated that he let us know since we were on a hour lunch break. He did recommend the lunch special alternative which she went with. I got the mushroom and Swiss burger. I absolutely loved the patio area. It's actually the only seated dining option since the inside is only big enough for ordering. Our food came out pipping hot which was nice! The burger and fries are a great portion for the price. I was a little disappointed that there was mustard on my burger. However that's my fault! It's clearly on the menu I just didn't pay close enough attention. I'm a huge mustard hater so that threw me off. The fries looked delicious but they were just a tad undercooked for my liking. Definitely not raw, just not cooked long enough. My friend enjoyed her food for the most part but it was nothing to rave about.

On my quest to try all the city's Mediterranean restaurants, Sam's Deli and Grille was on my radar…read morethis particular weekend. I used to frequent a bakery that was on this strip but I never saw this quaint little deli. The staff was pleasant as we looked over the menu. I ordered the chicken kebabs and my friend ordered the Philly with fries. Later he added a plain cheeseburger just to try it. He said his Philly didn't have much meat and he didn't care for the wrap. He thought it was going to be a traditional sandwich. However, my chicken kebab meal was flavorful and delicious. I didn't like the salad dressing that came on the salad, but that's just my particular preference. Everything was very fresh and was enough for two meals. I particularly enjoyed the outdoor seating on this nice Fall afternoon. We had differences of opinion on the burger. I thought it had a great taste-seasoned well, and fresh. My friend wasn't impressed and mentioned that it came out too fast to have been made fresh. I would love to go back and order one with all the trimmings to get a more accurate account as to how to rate it. I will definitely return to try more menu items.

My guy and I visited one afternoon recently. We live on the opposite area of town but had read…read more great reviews so we decided to visit for ourselves. Upon entering, we told Mr Oli (the owner) that it was our first visit. Not only did he explain the menu in great detail to us, but he gave us samples of the chicken salad, lamb and baklava while we made our decision on what we were ordering. I had my mind set on the chicken kabobs, but changed after he showed me a plated salmon meal. It was cooked just as I like it so I ordered one for myself. My guy, who isn't big on trying new things, opted for the lemon pepper wings and fries combo. However, he did agree to try the gyro meal on our next visit. We also ordered a special dessert Mr Oli told us was a secret recipe from his wife that could only be found at his restaurant. I was excited to try it! A short time later, our food was brought to our table by Mr Oli. My salmon was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. The salad was fresh and the dressing complemented it well. The pita bread was served warm and the hummus was creamy and flavorful. My guy enjoyed his wings and said that he could taste the special touch Mr Oli put on them. The dessert was something special. Crispy, and fried golden with a unique taste, it definitely was something we would order again on our next visit. It wasn't sweet but met the needs of a sweet tooth calling. If that makes any sense, lol. The creamy cheese filling reminded me of a decadent cheesecake. The ambiance gave quaint neighborhood eatery. As we sat and waited on our food, we saw regulars come in and order. They chatted with Mr Oli as he prepared their orders. He's super friendly and I want to see his business thrive. Great customer service, delicious, healthy food at comparable prices makes for a 5 star review. I can't wait to return for the chicken kabobs!

Still my favorite Mediterranean spot!…read more My go to is the Gyro Baked Potato! Beyond AWESOME! It NEVER disappoints! Appreciate your food and service Ali!

The food was amazing. Service was good table was sticky from past a little dirty but we enjoy our…read moretime this is actually 4.5 Star we just could not put 4.5

Went for breakfast, did not see health score until after ordered, 88!…read moreFloor all around where food fixed all filthy, counters dirty, oil in floor. Filthy, filthy! He had gravy biscuit, (no sausage in gravy + watered down) I had ham biscuit. Ppl in restaurant asking for sausage to put in there gravy, my husband paid for his extra sausage! Did survey, young lady calls me -states "I just started in June, & yes we did come into a dirty restaurant from night shift, we cleaned as much as could before opening", not good enough!!! Excuses r just that excuses! I am stating, DO NOT EAT THERE! I WILL NOT VE BACK, other places to eat in other locations!