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    The Lookout

    3.0 (54 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    The beer is cold the tap lines are clean and the view is stellar !   Cheers to this view !
    Christine E.

    The beer is cold, the keg lines are clean , the view is stellar you can't beat this sunset ! Cheers to my daughter deciding to attend the University of Alabama !

    Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco
    Kellie D.

    Samantha was a rock star! Amazing service, great drink recommendations, delish food and the rooftop with beautiful sunset views and bright lights was gorgeous! I will be back! Great job!!

    Amazing Strawberry Mojito! It was our waiter Cade's first day and he made a great impression
    Wiley M.

    Amazing Strawberry Mojito! It was our waiter Cade's first day and he made a great impression. Great spot with excellent service and a beautiful view of the river.

    Pecan salad no cheese with chicken
    Brianna S.

    I read the reviews and was worried. Honestly, I don't understand them at all after having eaten/drank here. Our server Karianna was absolutely lovely and never let our drinks get empty. The food was incredible and the view cannot be beat! There was trivia while we were here which made our dinner so fun even though we didn't participate. The manager stopped by and was so sweet and kind! Truly, I cannot wait to come back! Give it a shot despite the reviews and I promise you won't be disappointed

    Lookout Bees Knees

    We stay here frequently at the Indigo when we come visit our daughter that goes to UA. We stayed here this last week Sandcastle watched the game....Roll Tide! and ate dinner here with her. It's always a nice view with pretty good food. Recommend if you want to have an outdoor experience. The service was okay, bar tending needs upstanding of their hospitality and getting drinks made faster. But The Shrimp and Grits are delicious

    View from rooftop bar.
    Tina P.

    You don't have to be a guest at the Hotel Indigo to enjoy this beautiful rooftop bar!!! Enjoy a drink by the fire pit or inside on deep sofas and chairs.

    Kristi N.

    Great Friday night spot to get some specialty drinks. The farmers market lemonade was the so tasty and refreshing. The rooftop atmosphere was fun and cozy for a weekend night. They had a live band play which catered to the older guests, but there was a large majority of college females there drinking with their friends. Overall lots of seating, moderately priced drinks, and a great view of the sunset on the river.

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    Ambiance is nice, but the drinks are poor. We ordered a margarita and mojito and it was weak in flavor and appeal.

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    Thank you for being our guest Tina! We will see you again soon.

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    Mason was great the server and the whole crew was awesome !!! I will most definitely go back to eat there

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    Sugo Italian Restaurant

    Sugo Italian Restaurant

    3.7
    (63 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Notes: 1) been here once…read more2) nice waiting area in front 3) close to Black Warrior Pros: 1) good service 2) good ambiance Cons: 1) okay food Ratings: 3.5/5 Service was really good. Ambiance was overall good. There is a nice waiting area outside which leads into a long hallway where the tables are. The space is used well but could be much improved. There is also a bar which separates the seating area from the bathroom/ back. The food is overall not bad. The mozzarella stick appetizer was good, cheesy and fried well. The marinara sauce was okay. The chicken Parmesan was good. The chicken was cooked well and the Parmesan was a good addition. The spaghetti did not add much to the dish. It felt like store bought spaghetti. Food ratings: 1) mozzarella app: overall 3/5, solid for what it was but nothing impressive 2) chicken Parmesan: overall 2.5/5, solid chicken but other additions didn't really bring much

    $28 Pasta... With the Wrong Noodles…read more I had been looking forward to trying Sugo for a while, so this visit was pretty disappointing. I ordered the Pasta Carnivora, which the menu clearly lists as coming with spaghetti. What arrived at the table was fettuccine instead. That might seem like a small change, but pasta shape actually matters. Different noodles hold sauce differently, and swapping spaghetti for fettuccine completely changed the balance of the dish. The thicker noodles made the plate feel heavy and didn't complement the meat sauce well at all. The bigger issue was that no one mentioned the substitution. If the restaurant was out of spaghetti, that's understandable, but customers should be told and given the option to order something else. I absolutely would have chosen a different dish had I known ahead of time. For $28, I expected a lot more attention to detail. When a menu describes a dish a certain way, especially at that price point for just sauce and noodles, it should either be served that way or the change should be communicated. Maybe this was just an off night, but if the dish had been served as described on the menu, the experience probably would have been very different. Unfortunately, this visit ended up feeling like a waste of money.

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    Interior on Saturday night in May.
    Interior on Saturday night in May.
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    Roll Call

    Roll Call

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We may have been the "old folks" in the room at Roll Call, but this rooftop spot made us feel like…read morepart of the scene. The place has a hip crowd, great energy, and an atmosphere that's hard not to love. It's clean, stylish, and laid out perfectly -- a lounge for relaxing, a bar for the drinkers, and tables for those of us who still prefer sitting down to enjoy our meal. The outdoor patio overlooking the city streets is the real winner, especially when you catch that evening breeze. I had the Rooftop Fries, which were off the chain good -- crispy, flavorful, and dangerously snackable. My wife went with the Caramel Cheesecake, and it was every bit as good as it sounds. I'm a sucker for a good cheesecake, and this one definitely hit the spot. Roll Call also features live entertainment, and I'm already planning to come back one night to sit back and listen to some local talent slapping the strings of that guitar. Great food, good vibes, and music in the air -- what more can you ask for?

    Roll Call absolutely delivered. Skyanne and Robby took care of us like we were VIPs... or at least…read morelike we looked like we knew somebody. Top-notch service from start to finish. The pepperoni pizza? Perfectly crispy, cheesy, and downright dangerous if you're trying to "eat light." The sliders were so good I briefly considered blocking anyone else at the table from grabbing one. Zero regrets. The bar was stacked, the drinks were strong enough to make you forget you promised yourself "just one," and the prices didn't punch you in the wallet. Rare combo these days. The music was on point, the view from the restaurant made everything taste even better, and the all-ages crowd gave it a fun, laid-back vibe. If you're looking for great food, great drinks, and great service -- Roll Call is exactly where you need to be. Highly recommend.

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    La Fête

    La Fête

    4.6
    (111 reviews)
    48.9 mi
    $$$

    Home-run French in downtown Birmingham. I came here with a couple of my friends for a summer…read moreevening dinner out on the patio. We thoroughly toured the list of French wines, imbibed on a couple of their yummy cocktails (my friend loves the "Last Word"). Service was, of course, fantastic. The location is one of the most quaint and vibey in town (Morris Ave) and the food is certainly up to snuff. We split the famous potato appetizer and I had the half chicken for entree. Both outstanding.

    This was my first time to visit La Fete. The location is great. Right on the historic Morris Avenue…read morenext to Alabama Peanut Co. and in front of Pilcrow and Cayo Coco Rum Bar. We were able to make a reservation for inside dining which I liked because it was a hot June Alabama day, but I would have preferred outside because it was so loud inside, there was no sound suppression, and the tables were very close together. The outside patio was nice and covered. Next time I will request to sit outside. We started with the sourdough bread which I highly recommend! There was enough pieces to have one while you waited for your dinner, and to save one to eat with your dinner. My husband ordered the deviled eggs and really enjoyed them. For our entree, we shared the roasted chicken. It was a half chicken with lemon, garlic, shallots and potato gratin. It was plenty for both of us. We even had leftovers. This is probably because of the appetizers and we had stopped for drinks at Cayo Coco before dinner. We usually skip dessert, but my husband really wanted to try the chocolate custard, bittersweet chocolate custard with chantilly cream. The presentation was beautiful. I had a couple of bites and it also tasted amazing. Our waiter recommended a dessert wine that paired with the custard. He let us try a couple of sips, and the sweet fruitiness really made a difference. The service was amazing. We will definitely be back.

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