They have the best cakes I've ever had. The Red Velvet cake was absolutely incredible. If you get…read morethe chance, be sure to order the blackened chicken salad either for the table or to take home. It's just as amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely mouthwatering. I can't wait to go back.

My mom and I used to attend church in Bessemer, and Bre's was on our rotation of places to eat…read moreafter service. I haven't visited here in about 4 years before my mom passed. Mom would buy hundreds of dollars in gift certificates every Christmas for her church friends to enjoy a lunch or two on her. I remember the owner being super sweet and accommodating to my dear mother and her requests. Top notch customer service! As for the food, the rotation varied daily. Most of my visits were on Sundays, but I do remember a couple of trips during the week to try the lasagna, which was delicious. I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese, and Caribbean grilled pork chops. The desserts were great too, however I think I remember the owner partnering with another business to supply the cake slices, so the choices varies. The inside was always very clean and classy and pleasant to sit and enjoy your meal. I miss this place! I will visit soon to add some photos to my review.

Another great visit to Cajun Roux! We were seated quickly, and our server was fantastic--friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and she made an excellent recommendation. I decided to try something new and ordered the Wicked Chicken based on her suggestion. It was delicious, full of flavor, and the portion was huge. I also had the bacon-wrapped sausage, which is always one of my favorites and never disappoints. The combination of great service, generous portions, and consistently good food is why I keep coming back. If you're looking for flavorful Cajun cuisine, Cajun Roux is definitely worth a visit.

Service = poor. Food = mediocre. Price = high. Server didn't offer water or bring any when asked…read more Food was brought out incomplete and wrong and never checked on until halfway through. Finally brought out the correct side after meal was finished and we refused it. The only thing they did right was take that off the check. Sign at the from says 'if you can't tip 20% then Cajun Roux isn't for you.' Well, if you can't provide even a basic level of service then you absolutely do not get a 20% tip. 0/10 would not recommend and will not be back.

Great place to enjoy a home-cooked meal. You might have to wait in line, but you get a chance to…read morehave great conversations with the people you meet. Let's talk about the food. I had turkey wings, cabbage, dressing, rice with gravy, and cornbread. I'll give the meal a 10/10; everything reminded me of eating at my grandmother's house on a Sunday. I can't wait to go back and try some more dishes. I placed a takeout order but they have a nice area for dine-in.

I made a last minute order for a half pan of Mac for Thanksgiving and that was some amazing…read morestuff!!! It was cheesy, gooey and done the right way. They offered service half pan options from meat, sides to desserts. Very quick responses and great service for my need. I've visited the Sunday meal before and was very yummy too!!

The food is very good and service is very good. I think the inside could use some updates. Some…read morepaint, some new floors, updated furniture.

I've eaten here on several visits, and I can say I prefer breakfast over the hot bar. The food is…read morecooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. In a recent visit I ordered a western omelette with cheese grits. I enjoyed my food but it wasn't anything special. It's a good choice if you want something other than a sandwich or the typical fast food. On this visit, it wasn't crowded but since the food is cooked to order, there's a short wait. Check them out!

Was very pleased with the selection of food for the price. Good southern home cooking! Service…read morewas okay but it's well worth the trip to visit this place.

My guy and I ate a late lunch/early dinner from here on yesterday. I'm not keen on buffets but the…read morevisit here was a pleasant surprise. Upon arriving, we were promptly seated and our drink order was taken. The staff was very friendly and greeted us warmly. We were told to help ourselves to the buffet. There were a plethora of choices, ranging from fried and baked chicken, hot wings, fish, beef tips, rib tips, dressing with chicken gravy, and several vegetables, including collards, cabbage, Mac and cheese, corn, green beans and so much more. While there are certain meats and veggies that are available daily, some things vary, so make sure you check the menu on Facebook the day you choose to go. There are desserts such as lemon ice box pie, ice cream and peach cobbler. A fully stocked salad bar was also available for your dining pleasure, along with a second salad bar with several cold salads such as pasta salad, fruit salads and potato salads. Now...how did everything taste? Glad you asked! Someone's grandfather is back there cooking this food. Literally. We met the cook. The food is seasoned well, and reminds you of a meal from days gone by that you could only get from your grandparents house. You know....the feel good food that sticks to your bones and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Food that's good for your soul. Between the two of us, we sampled most of what was available. And we agreed we didn't taste anything that wasn't cooked with love. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to returning soon! Check them out for yourself. In a city that's fastly becoming known as a foodie destination, this restaurant pays homage to its southern roots.

Classic cafeteria line, ideal for a quick weekday lunch downtown. You grab a tray, go thru the line…read moreto pick out your meat and 3, and sit down. The bring you a check to pay at the end and handle your drinks for you too. The fried chicken here is great. I'm normally a creamed corn lover, alas, none today. They have any sort of soul food classic you could want: cornbread, fried okra, pies, iced tea, etc.. It's not super huge inside, but things move fast. Parking is easy, there's a lot plenty big outside. It's been here over 50 years!

My folks and I made a run down to Birmingham to catch the tail end of the French Moderns exhibit at…read morethe BMA. Ted's was our pick for lunch! We arrived fairly early, shortly after opening, but the place was already bustling and the hot bar was full of yummy-looking and smelling food. It has a pleasant, sort of old-timey feel, which makes sense given it's been open since the 70s. This is a "Greek and three," fairly common in Bham, so they offer country cooking favorites like fried chicken in addition to Greek foods like souvlaki. You order as you move through the line in front of the hot bar. The food is protected from guests by glass so it doesn't feel as icky as a buffet does (to me, at least). The folks working the hot bar were pleasant and working diligently. There was one waitress who was suuuuper bossy and a little short with me (she really didn't want me to stand still and look at a paper menu, apparently), but she eventually warmed to us after my dad chatted her up while she was getting our drinks. I ordered fried chicken with yams and fried okra. My mom also got fried chicken, hers with mashed potatoes and cabbage. My dad tried the baked Greek chicken with green beans and macaroni and cheese. I snagged a roll and a sweet tea to drink. The tea was refreshing and not overly sweet. The food was overwhelmingly quite solid. My fried chicken breast wasn't ready when I ordered it so I had to wait a while for it to be prepared, but on the bright side it arrived piping hot and super crispy. It was great fried chicken, clearly brined and flavorful throughout, not just on the crunchy batter. The yams were nicely spiced and not overly soft. The fried okra was a delight as well, crispy and plentiful. The roll was average, but nbd. My parents were also quite happy with their meals. My mom RAVED about the cabbage and ate all her mashed potatoes and gravy. The macaroni and cheese was outstanding (I wish I'd gotten three sides and it been my third). The Greek chicken was succulent and light. The only so-so item was the green beans, and even those were decent. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Birmingham! One of the better meat and twos/threes I've had in a while.

The food was great and the fast service was absolutely fantastic!. I look forward to visiting again…read moresoon.

This was my first time going to Zatie's and the food was absolutely delicious!! How have I managed…read moreto bypass this place all of these years?! I wanted some soul food and they did not disappoint. There was a line but it went by expeditiously. I got the meatloaf and the density was amazing. I like my own meatloaf so I'm particular about meatloaf but this one was flavorful. I like that it was NOT oily and juicy but it was still a good texture. I also got the squash casserole and greens. I had enough for my dinner and lunch the next day. I'll be definitely be back! My only complaint was I wish they had a place to sit so I could eat. But other than that, 10/10!

Our work group had lunch at Bistro V on 6/11, and it was very nice…read more This restaurant sits in the shopping center on the corner of Montgomery Highway and Tyson Drive in Vestavia Hills, next to Snapper Grabbers Restaurant. The restaurant is gorgeous, with beautiful artwork adorning the walls and cool tables all around. The second area of seating had a nice bar area and more gorgeous artwork on the walls. Our server was super kind and gave us time to review the menu while he shared the specials. I decided on the Fried Shrimp plate, which came with sweet potato fries and slaw. My coworkers got different things from the menu, and a couple of them asked for his recommendations. He said the crab cakes were amazing and also the scallops. It took about 20-25 minutes or so for all the food to be ready because we had a large party. Everyone at our table seemed to really enjoy their meal. My shrimp were perfectly seasoned and fried. The sweet potato fries had a good flavor to them. The slaw was a little more liquid than I am used to, but it was good. The only reason I cannot give the full 5 stars? Parking at lunchtime is ABYSMAL, and this was at 12:30pm (on the back side of lunchtime). We had to "fight" the Chick-Fil-A drive-thru traffic to turn into the parking lot for Bistro V. Then we had to circle the parking lot multiple times to find parking places. I finally found a place behind the Regions Bank to park and walk back to the restaurant. It was a mess out there. Other than the horrible parking, the food was great and the place was beautiful. I would definitely recommend you try it out!

Convenient location Outside dining available ( viewing the…read moreparking lot) Energetic vibe Inventive fresh libation creations from the bar The menu selection is somewhat geared towards seasonal ingredients I have dined here several times with others who LOVE BistroV, I have found it to be satisfactory on salads, and the occasional appetizer, but generally find the entree offerings to be over seasoned and many times overcooked. On my last group dinner there I simply had the Boston Bibb Salad with a cup of the shrimp corn chowder, I found both satisfying. Our server was stellar, anticipating our needs and then giving us room to enjoy. Apologies for what might appear as a vague review... Many people seem to really enjoy the restaurant, and it seems to have an active clientele, I just haven't found a reason to initiate going back myself.