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    Village Tavern

    3.8 (567 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Jessica G.

    Great spot to eat if you are shopping at the Summit! The bacon jam burger was amazing! Wonderful service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upscale restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Thao R.

    I was in Birmingham for a work trip and our team chose dinner at Village Tavern. We were a large group, and the staff handled it well. Service was pleasant, attentive, and genuinely friendly throughout the evening. Given the size of our party, the food took a little longer to come out, but it was understandable. Everything that hit the table looked impressive. I originally ordered the Halibut Hemingway, but they were out of halibut, so I opted for trout instead. The flavor was solid, well-seasoned, and the portion was generous. We started with several appetizers, and the standout was the Shanghai Flash-Fried Calamari. It was bold, flavorful, and had a nice zing that made it hard to stop eating. For dessert, we ordered a variety to share. The clear winner for me was the cheesecake. It was rich, balanced, and a great way to end the meal. Overall, a great choice for a team dinner with reliable food and strong service.

    Spring Rolls
    Willie R.

    The food was a experience. The spring rolls was the appetizer and the was delicious. The chicken went well with the Napa cabbage. The sauces was great for dipping. I loved the orange sauce it had a little kick to it but not to much. The old Fashion was made to perfection the citrus balance kicked the cocktail up another notch. The grilled meat loaf was amazing this was my first time eating meat loaf with gravy. Chef kiss!!!!! The service was great reminded me of a Michelin service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was soft lite and easy on the eyes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I shall return

    Mona A.

    I enjoyed the salad very much , the service was very friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is clean and not too noisy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Will definitely come back and recommend it highly.

    Paul M.

    I've been for lunch many times but not for dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seating in the main dining area, which is a bit louder than other areas I've been seated, probably because of the higher ceiling. Wasn't so loud that we couldn't hear ourselves like other places, though[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I got the chicken alfredo, which came with broccoli. It was pretty good. I've also previously had the meatloaf which was good, too. I definitely recommend their mashed potatoes and gravy. The staff is always attentive and pleasant.

    Caramel Sundae
    Tiara S.

    Our family loves to go to Village Tavern for brunch. We love ordering the crabcake Benedict. The service is always really good and the food is even better. I don't like eggs and I always get a substitution and they're always very reasonable with what my options can be.

    Cara H.

    I arrived before a friend and decided to sit at the bar. I was seated there for at least five minutes before she arrived, and even after she got there it took another 5-10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived around 7ish, and although the restaurant was crowded and lively at first, service did not improve as the night went on and people started to leave.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've only dined here for brunch before, so this was my first evening visit. Drink-wise, Village Tavern delivered--I ordered the French pear martini, the tropical cosmo, and a lemon drop, and all were very nice. My friend ordered the Brussels sprouts and the Cajun seafood fettuccine and thoroughly enjoyed her meal. I'd come back for the drinks for sure and to try more dinner options, but I probably wouldn't sit at the bar again and would hope for better service next time

    Spring Rolls
    Gabe P.

    Ask for Briana!!! She provided my party of 3 with the most engaged service during my recent visit. She was great! Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. I was sad to learn that they no longer have steak fries. I was devastated!!! I really was..... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Village Tavern is always pretty solid. The vibe here is really relaxed and casual but still offers great service & quality food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Cappuccino
    Amy P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a fun time for lunch on a Saturday![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just dropped in while on a road trip--Stephen was our outstanding server! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quiet and comfortable place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The brioche French toast was excellent, rich and gooey! Served with great hash browns, freshly prepared with lots of onions! Hubby had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans!

    Tuna sashimi
    Deyon J.

    Came for a work lunch with my team. We had reservations so we were seated once everyone arrived. Our server, Courtney, was so kind and personable. He was funny too. Made us feel at home. We ordered several apps. I picked the calamari, no peanuts and sauces to the side. I guess I adjusted it too much because it ended up being bland. I tasted the crab dip, it was pretty good with those yummy pitas. I didn't taste any others but I didn't hear any complaints. I ordered the seafood pasta as my entrée. It was a huge portion with tons of shrimp and sausage and some large scallops too. It was petty good. My buddy ordered the blackened salmon and shrimp and the portions were also large. There was the sashimi app, which was enjoyed by my peer as her entrée. My manager had a salad that randomly came with a tiny blueberry muffin. We all ordered various desserts to go. Butter cake was my choice... it didn't disappoint.

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    Gene

    Crispy Brussels were great. Having a business meeting. Service and answering questions was great. We both had the Ribeye. Cooking was perfect and steaks looked amazing. Flavor and seasoning of steak was not the greatest a little disappointing. Still good food but no WOW

    Sooo goodieeee
    Jonah M.

    Soooooo goodieee It was so six sevennnnnneeee Crab dip is so yummy in my tummy Veryyyyy goodieeee My waiter is a veryyy good

    Sadie W.

    Our waitress was amazing, but the chicken marsala was horrible. Three of us ordered it at the table and all agreed that the chicken was way overcooked it was burnt on the underside did not taste good at all. I wish I would've spoken up about the dish but I didn't. I probably would not get this dish again.

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    Courtney & Tyrone are best servers! We had a college graduation celebration & could not ask for better service or food!!

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    Service was impeccable. Our waitress, Amanda was awesome. Food was great as well. Love they use Barrett's ice cream as I am from Philly.

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    Highly recommend! Great food and service! Seated right away! I got the filet mignon tacos and they were 10/10! Definitely will come back!

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    Ask the Community - Village Tavern

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes.

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

    Jefferson County Heath Department does not allow animals on our patio. I wish we could!

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    Helen

    Helen

    4.5
    (336 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$$

    I have been here multiple times for dinner, and I just recently went here for lunch for the first…read moretime. This is probably one of the best restaurants and all of Birmingham and that is saying a lot. We, of course, got the Angel biscuits with that delicious butter. Those are always outstanding! One person got the chicken thighs and another got the burger that came with delicious chips and we got the peas for an extra side. The atmosphere is such a cool charming upscale SOUTHERN restaurant Five. My guest thoroughly enjoyed it and I bet they can't wait to go back just like me. My server had excellent answers to every question. I asked him and several people came to our table throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well when my server was busy. This is one of the best dining experiences you can have in Birmingham whether it be a nice lunch or a celebration of the most special occasions, this is one of the best places to be for it.

    I'm always looking for local, non chain, farm to table restaurants and was excited to try this one…read moreout with my sister-in-law. The interior was refreshingly classic but current, making good use of an elongated and narrow space. The partially open kitchen increases interest, but I was sitting with my back to it, which spared my lunch companion from competing for my attention. Our server Krynn was perfectly kind, prompt, and pleasing, genuinely welcoming to us and knowledgeable of the dishes. She was so very sweet and one of the best servers I have encountered in Alabama. The food was very thoughtfully prepared. We ordered Tuesday's lunch special, the fried green tomato BLT. We were impressed that the bacon is cured on site and cut the same day it is fried and served. The sandwich was so large that we easily split it. The tomatoes were good. I prefer lettuce in leaves, not shreds, but it didn't detract much from the experience and it didn't fall out everywhere. The sandwich came with chips which seemed homemade and were very good, not soggy. I added salt which was brought in a little wooden pinch bowl. For a side we split a plate of marinated summer peas and beans. This was baby lima beans and black eyed peas, with a very small amount of finely diced red onion and red bell pepper. There was a copious amount of cilantro that was not finely chopped and dominated certain mouthfuls. I would adjust this recipe by using a few more pinches of red onions and bell peppers, and finely chopping the cilantro and using less of it. It was very flavorful! I thought my SIL might still be hungry so we got a cheesecake slice at the end. It presented beautifully and was covered in a blueberry syrup. The texture was a bit ragged but it isn't any worse than one I'd make at home. I also felt the lemon flavor was a bit overly strong, and the crust appeared to be cornmeal based and wasn't my favorite, but that's just my preference. I feel that smokers or people with few taste buds would still be able to taste the food at Helen! I also ordered a cup of black regular coffee and it was truly delightful, no adjustments to that flavor needed in my opinion! We were attended by a couple other servers and everyone was polite and sweet. I felt very relaxed and as if I were valued as a customer. I hope Krynn has many sweet customers who appreciate how nice she is! I hope to be back someday and would definitely recommend Helen restaurant.

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    Ambience, exceptional!
    Ambience, exceptional!
    Brussel sprout fall vegetable plate
    Brussel sprout fall vegetable plate
    Birthday chocolate pudding

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    Armour House

    Armour House

    4.5
    (83 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Phenomenal dining experience!!…read more Service was top notch from the hostess and host, our waiter and all of the runners. Attentive without being obnoxious, in depth explanations of items on the menu with great recommendations! We started with a half dozen raw oysters and the pork belly. Oysters were very fresh and the seasoned crackers were a nice touch. The pork belly was quite possibly the best we've ever had and we're slight snobs about it. The fennel and orange mixture was a unique blend that really complemented the smokiness of the pork belly, Our steaks were melt in your mouth good. Cooked perfectly! I wished I could've just taken a massive bowl of the macaroni and cheese home. The char on the broccolini balanced the richness of the macaroni. They were sadly out of the crème brûlée, so instead I had the vanilla and peach gelato, while my husband had the chocolate l'orange cake. The vanilla gelato had the perfect rich vanilla taste. The peach didn't taste much like peach, but the flavor was still good. The cake was light and fluffy with a great balance of chocolate and orange. The candied orange peel on top was a nice touch! The atmosphere is pretty busy so it was louder than I was expecting. However, the ability to see the wine cellar, fridge of aging meat, and a window to stop in to look at the kitchen was a lot of fun. Highly recommend!

    We've dined at Armour House several times and always enjoy it, but this visit finally prompted me…read moreto leave a review with a bit of feedback. First, the food: truly no notes. It's spectacular every time. The rotating menu keeps things fresh and interesting, and every dish we've had has been thoughtfully prepared and consistently excellent. The kitchen is clearly doing something special and it's a big reason we keep coming back. This visit, however, the service was unusually slow. Our dinner lasted about two hours (7:30-9:30) on a night that didn't seem particularly busy. There was a noticeable lull in the dining room with quite a few open tables, yet it still took nearly 40 minutes between finishing our appetizers and receiving our main courses. The pacing just felt off compared to past visits. Valet (which I understand isn't directly run by the restaurant) was also a bit slow -- about a 15 minute wait to get our car at the end of the night. All that said, Armour House is still a really special spot with incredible food and we'll absolutely be back. Sharing this feedback because we've had such great experiences here before and hope this was just an off night.

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    Armour House dining room
    Armour House dining room
    Charcuterie board
    Charcuterie board
    Armour house martini

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    Armour house martini
    Bistro 218

    Bistro 218

    4.2
    (204 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$$

    An all-around great meal! We tried the Charred Spanish Octopus for an appetizer. The char taste…read morewith the romesco and squid ink sauces was a delightfully complex flavor. For entree, I ordered the Blackened Wild Louisiana Redfish, and I would definitely get it again! The blackened seasoning was perfection, and I thought that the fried okra were well done too. We also tried a dessert that I can't remember the name of - it was chocolatey, creamy, and delicious! I really liked the atmosphere - a good combo of formal while being unstuffy. We brought some family that was in town, and we were definitely pleased with the experience!

    Food first, thoughts after... My husband and I went here…read morerecently for date night. Everyone was friendly from the greeter to our server. We were seated at a 2 person table with a window view. Tight corner but still very intimate. The overall restaurant vibes were bright and fresh. We got 3 apps and 2 entrees. The octopus dish was delicious. Brussel sprouts was covered in a rich sweet sauce. We're a savory couple so not too interested. The pork belly was cooked well and topped over grits with an egg on top. Wow! My husband got the duck confit and I got the streak frites. Overall the sauces on both were way too salty so it was hard for us to eat and finish. Reasonably priced as we got 4 drinks, 3 apps, and 2 entrees totaling a little over $200. Overall I still have a great time with my love but unfortunately I don't think we will come back.

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    Upstairs view of the restaurant. I guess we were the first to show up.
    Upstairs view of the restaurant. I guess we were the first to show up.
    Chocolate Amaretto Tart
    Chocolate Amaretto Tart
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    The Essential

    The Essential

    4.4
    (508 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    The Essential was such an unexpected find during our trip through Alabama. We weren't expecting to…read morestumble across such an elegant restaurant serving truly elevated food, but it ended up being one of our favorite meals. I ordered the seafood pasta, and you could immediately tell the pasta was homemade. It was fresh, perfectly cooked, and the seafood was beautifully prepared. My daughter had the spaghetti, and my husband ordered the Waldorf salad, which was just as thoughtfully put together. Our waitress also recommended the hummus and house pickles, and I'm so glad we listened. Both were fresh, unique, and the perfect way to start the meal. From the food to the service, everything felt polished without being pretentious. It was one of those meals where every dish was executed with care and attention to detail. Overall, The Essential was such a pleasant surprise and proof that you can find five star dining experiences in the most unexpected places. If you're anywhere near Birmingham, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

    Really cool place with a quaint atmosphere and great service. My wife and I split the chicken…read moresandwich, grits and a hash brown. All were really good. We got the sauce on the side for the sandwich just in case, but it was really good. Definitely a place I want to revisit. Saw the smash looking burger and pancakes at tables and they both looked amazing!!

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    The Essential
    Pavlova
    Pavlova
    Sourdough bread with French butter.

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    Sourdough bread with French butter.
    Little Betty Steak Bar

    Little Betty Steak Bar

    4.1
    (143 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    We had heard from so many friends that we had to try Little Betty Steak Bar. When a friend invited…read moreus to dinner we were so eager to try it, and let me say we were not disappointed! The ambiance was great with lights on the tables, low lighting overall and plenty of room between the tables. We definitely felt like we were in our own little corner, could hear each other talk, and we did not have to listen to others conversations. I really enjoyed the mocktail I ordered. It was called the Sinaloa Sunrise and was much more than a few juices poured together. It was full of flavor, and I actually said "Wow" out loud as I drank it. It included pineapple juice, lime juice, habanero brown sugar syrup, sage syrup, and grenadine sink. Before I ordered it, i I wondered about the sage syrup, but it really added to the taste. For an appetizer, we shared the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio. Our friend suggested it and he was right on the money. It consisted of fresh horseradish, truffle aioli, fingerling potatoes, pickled mustard seeds, arugula, and caciotta al tartufo. It was melt in your mouth goodness. For my entree, I went with the 8 oz Filet. It was cooked perfectly, and we shared a side order of the Brussels Sprouts Calaprese. They were absolutely delicious and plenty for the three of us. This wonderful evening ended with dessert. I went with the Bananas Foster Cheesecake. It was good, but it needed more caramel. It included brown butter caramel, pistachio banana crumble, spiced ice cream, white chocolate crèmeux and white chocolate pearls. Was this an expensive dinner? Yes, but it was well worth it. You definitely are paying for a whole experience including unique flavors in every bite and wonderful service. Our server, Matt, made the night perfect.

    Service is horrible.... Go to Armour House https://www.armour-house.com/…read more My food was VERY delayed. Had a $500 tab running and entree was 30 min after everything else was cleared. Manager offered a free app. When I told him that seemed light, he kicked me out. Not kidding.... Go somewhere else. It's a nice place, but with management like this it's destined to fail.

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    Ambiance
    Ambiance
    Roasted Bone Marrow
porterhouse marmalade, hearth aioli, crispy shallots, 
pickled mustard seeds, grilled bread
    Roasted Bone Marrow porterhouse marmalade, hearth aioli, crispy shallots, pickled mustard seeds, grilled bread
    Roasted Bone Marrow
porterhouse marmalade, hearth aioli, crispy shallots, 
pickled mustard seeds, grilled bread

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    Roasted Bone Marrow porterhouse marmalade, hearth aioli, crispy shallots, pickled mustard seeds, grilled bread
    Automatic Seafood and Oysters

    Automatic Seafood and Oysters

    4.3
    (651 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$$

    We had an excellent experience here with our son and his family…read more The waiter suggested the fish and chips for the kids (6 and 9). We were completely surprised at the size of the fish they were served. These were large portions. Our grandson downed his in a heroic effort to avoid leaving some child in China hungry, the granddaughter provided our small dog with several days worth of delicious fish. I tried their dish and can say that it would have made me happy. My wife and I had the scollops and spare ribs, which seems like an odd combination, but was actually quite creative and flavorful. There was a nice serving of spareribs, nicely seasoned, surrounded by scollops that were perfectly seared (something I can never do at home, but always appreciate when dining out. Great atmosphere that's not formal but manages to also not be informal. The place has a nice rustic/modern decor. Our service was superb, something that adds to the experience when you have two small people with you. Definitely a top tier meal. I would go back.

    The food was superlative. Best meal I have had in Alabama, and I have been lucky enough to sample…read moresome high end spots in both Birmingham and Huntsville. Raw bar, grouper, roasted oysters and cocktails...A+ snapper was a bit salty, the scallops and peaches were a B. Would go back just for wine and superlative dip and homemade crackers. Jeff, our server, was smooth attentive and thoughtful. Meal was well paced. Wine list was perfect. Just a great overall dining experience. Expect 125pp w/drinks and you will be stuffed...

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    Inside
    Bacon cheeseburger
    Bacon cheeseburger
    Cod sandwich/burger

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    Cod sandwich/burger

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