Said they were open.. we paid $21 to park across the street and head up to get a drink but we got…read moreup there and all the lights were off and nobody was there lol. Great time...

Nice view of Birmingham, Drinks are overly priced and not to mention Colin the "bar manager"…read moredoesn't like that us man talk to the bartenders. Extremely hostile and jealous environment. Word on the street is that the manager is hooking up with one specific bartender and very protective over her. Other than that nice view. Wouldn't come back because me and my group of buddies felt uncomfortable.

It's so weird seeing so many bad reviews for this place. I had booked this for a weekend through…read moreChase Travel, I get a credit and the rates were amazing. Being a Marriott loyalist, I have certain expectations for them but being a low tiered member for Hilton, I'm just happy for basics being covered. Upon arrival, I was beyond elated to see so much free street parking in the vicinity. Yes, they offer valet but I'd much rather got a less expensive route, to boot, I could see my car from the room all weekend. The valet, doorman and front desk agent were all super nice. We got checked in and made it to our room. Yes, this is an old building, it's in fact, the oldest operating hotel in all of Birmingham! We loved the historic feel of it. The layout, like others, was weird. The elevators were small and the light up display showcasing what floor you were on, didn't always work in one. We had a room near the elevators, normally I ask against this but again, I'm checking my privilege. The location of this hotel is downtown but on the outskirts. That means it's far away enough from the highways to not hear them. It's also close enough to restaurants, that it's not a far walk or drive. We didn't partake in any F&B outlets other than asking for wine glasses. Our room was turned down while there, which is not the norm as my honey doesn't like folks in our room. I was pleased to see everything was restocked. We also checked out Roof, their rooftop bar, but it's not very big and we had already had a full day.

Terrible, disgusting hotel and even worse management. The local manager, Tonya Williams, is an…read moreoutright liar. Do not stay here at all!! I would rate this Hilton property 0 stars if we could. We are loyal Hilton Diamond members and have stayed at multiple Hilton properties around the world. This was one of the worst properties we have ever stayed at. We stayed here in February and from the time we attempted to check in, it was disappointing. We were upgraded due to our Diamond status and upon checking into our room it was absolutely disgusting. The bedsheets appeared dingy and the bathroom was gross. There was hair on the ground and a vomit stain on the tile. So vile! We called downstairs right away and were moved to another room that was not much better. However, we were there for a family function and has other guests arriving that we has suggested the hotel to. We did notify the manager on duty and he told us he would escalate our concerns. The next day, the hotel manager, Tonya was on sight and sat down and spoke to us regarding the issues. She agreed that our experience was 100% unacceptable and promised to compensate our Hilton Honors points for our entire stay. She assured us that she would make this happen. Also, despite our complaints and meeting with her, our room was never even serviced by house keeping our entire stay. Now over 1 month later after no follow-up call or email, we contacted her and at first she acted as if she has no idea what we were talking about. Then she stated she escalated the issue to corporate but was unauthorized to issue more than 20,000 points, which covers absolutely nothing. And stated there was not really anything for her to do! She totally and outright lied to us, after she had assured us in person and in an email that our entire points would be compensated. She even had the audacity to even yell at us on the phone. This is not the type of experience I expect as a loyal Hilton Diamond Member. In conclusion avoid this disgusting and poor quality Hilton property at all costs.

Absolutely blown away! I was taken here for a work outing…read moreand, honestly, as someone who's pretty simple with food and doesn't eat fancy food often, I didn't have high expectations when I looked at the menu beforehand. I was horribly mistaken. Everything I tried was absolutely incredible. For appetizers, I tried the BBQ miso chicken, seeded yeast rolls, and burrata. The BBQ miso chicken was tender thigh meat served on a skewer and topped with peanuts (so definitely something to be aware of if you have an allergy). It also came with a few spicy pickles that were delicious. The seeded yeast rolls were perfectly baked; light, airy, and served with cane syrup whipped butter. That butter was out of this world phenomenal. I could have eaten it by itself! For dinner, I had the sweet corn ravioli. It came in a large bowl with A LOT of rich, creamy sauce. There was so much sauce that I actually asked for a spoon and basically ate it like soup. Not a complaint whatsoever because it was absolutely delicious. The only letdown for me was dessert. I was really looking forward to an authentic Southern banana pudding, but there was an unexpected peanut flavor, not what I was expecting at all. I was hoping for more of that classic banana-and-vanilla flavor. The ambiance was also really cool-dark, moody, and almost gave me an Alice in Wonderland kind of feel. Our server was 10/10, and the manager stopped by several times to check on us. They were also incredibly accommodating to a coworker with food allergies, which I really appreciated. Overall, this place completely exceeded my expectations. I went in thinking I probably wouldn't find much I liked and left genuinely impressed. Definitely a memorable meal!

Everything about this visit was top tier. A birthday lunch with my girlfriend was the occasion on…read morea Thursday afternoon. The decor is swanky and it makes you feel like you've feel like you're walking through an art museum. It's definitely instagram worthy backdrop. Especially if you go outside. It was July in Alabama so we opted for indoor window seating in the bar area to enjoy the views. There were only two other parties in the restaurant, so we literally had the place to ourselves. The bartender was our server and he was excellent. We attempted to order the oysters (6) as an appetizer, but they were out. We ordered the Pickled Shrimp and Bbq Miso chicken instead. Both were delicious. The shrimp was fresh and cold. The chicken was unique as it had peanuts with the sauce. I had the crispy flounder sandwich with fries and my friend ordered the Panzanella salad with shrimp. The fish was hot and crispy and well seasoned. The fries were delicious, too...thick but not steak cut. I wasn't supposed tot have them, but hey it was Friday eve...that was close enough to the weekend! I'll be back to try the rest of the lunch and dinner menu soon!

Gus, Jaylan, & Carlette made this experience so amazing! It was a quiet night but honestly so much…read morebetter for the evening! The entire staff at Elyton as just Top Tier!! Valet are impeccable out front. Super kind an accommodating. Look for the signs on the elevators for Moonshine. Not all the elevators have access to the rooftop where Moonshine is. All the food was really good! We had the Spicy Moon Pizza, Braised Ribs, and wings! All my friends had drinks that they said were 10/10 as well! It's a wait to be seated unless you are going to the bar. The views are so amazing as well! Especially at night. The bathroom was well taken care of well! Super clean! I recommend coming on a weeknight. When it's quieter! For what we were here for, it made the night better. If you are looking to socialize a busy night here would be so fun! 100/10 experience!

Bri was a great bar tender. The drinks were made well. She was personable. The vibe was very chill…read more It was a great adult environment! i also heard several people say the pizza was really good

We did not stay here. We delivered wedding flowers on August 15, 2026 and I want to complement the…read morestaff on their exemplary service. The front desk lady was so gracious and accommodating, the valet service was so helpful with helping us unload and load in. The hospitality manager also was so gracious and accommodating. When we were leaving an additional valet employee opened the door for my wife! I believe people in the hospitality industry should be hospitable and these employees were amazing.

It was fine, the staff were friendly and the rooms were comfortable. The layout of the rooms was a…read morebit odd and inefficient, with a lot of bathroom space in front of the sink and down a hallway for the separate shower stall and toilet stall. The small couch in the main bedroom was a statement piece, but not exactly inviting. But overall the rooms were interesting. Breakfast didn't seem to be very popular when we were there as there weren't many guests at it, and they didn't deliver the cash box timely so paying with cash was an ordeal. The rooftop bar was a nice place to sit and quiet enough to have a conversation. The view over the city was nice to have, although not especially exciting. Valet parking was quick and easy, and the only option. It was conveniently located downtown with a bunch of food options around, including coffee shops. I wish I'd gotten a receipt as I left rather than waiting for an email because the email hadn't come by two days after, and the stay wasn't showing up in the app--not great, Marriott. When I called to get it I was on hold for quite a while--revising my review to lower from 4 stars for being adequate to good, to 3 stars because I had to wait in hold for over 16 minutes two days after my stay to get someone there on the phone to send me the bill for my stay, when it should have been sent immediately after I check out and automatically. The stay turned into a hassle with no respect for my time.

Passed through Birmingham on our way back to Jacksonville and so glad we stopped at Southern for…read morebrunch. The minute we walked in and heard the live music, we knew we were going to have a good time. The food did not disappoint. My mom and daughter both had the pasta--one swapped the crawfish for chicken and the other for shrimp--and both versions were delicious. Hubby had the steak and eggs, and the one bite he was willing to spare was surprisingly delicious too! I went with the fried green tomatoes and Brussels sprouts because I already knew I'd be helping myself to some pasta from their plates. We finished it all off with banana pudding and key lime pie, and both were the perfect ending. Great food, live music, good vibes, friendly server and a fun stop on the road home. Definitely glad we found this place! Also, a great looking bar with lots of TVs so would be great in the evening as well.

I've eaten there several times previously. The place was the least crowded I've ever seen it, we…read morewere there on a Friday evening, but did not appear anything going on at BBJC, so I guess that was why. There was a guy performing live there, and the music was not so overpowering that you were unable to talk across the table. Very pleasant. Service was slow but it appeared they were understaffed. Order bowl of Gumbo for appetizers. We went on and provided our entree orders at that time as well. We waited about 25-30 minutes a different person brought out our order. I ask the server to take the gumbo back, as we had order that as an appetizer. In a few minutes our original server brought the gumbo back to our table. I told her we had ordered that as an appetizers, the server apologized and said it had gotten "Lost in the kitchen, keep it, I'll take care of it". About the food, wife ordered salad with chicken. The salad had 4 large fried chicken tenders on it. I order the sirloin tips over rice. Overall tasty, but gravy was a little salty. Dish included some green beans as well which were tasty. Overall experience was ok, service a little slow which I don't understand with the lower population in the dining room. When I got the check, the gumbo was still on the ticket. Not sure what "I'll take care of it " meant, not what I expected. I paid for it without saying anything else. Actually it was pretty good gumbo. Paid the bill, left a good tip, as the server seemed to be running her legs off. Going back? Probably so, but it'll be a while till I do.

Always a great spot to visit! Ricky is the best! Great drinks and wonderful atmosphere!read more

Came here for a holiday cocktail class and Rickey was the bartender and he set the vibes for the…read morenight. I love coming to these cocktail classes because they are so fun and Rickey does a great job of explaining how to build your cocktail. If you're looking to do something fun with a group for a special event I highly recommend doing a cocktail classes here. You can schedule a private class or attend one they have throughout the year!

So delicious! My husband and really enjoyed our date night and the food was delicious! We had a…read morevery helpful server!

It was honestly just okay. First I will say the waiter obviously didn't want to be there. He was…read moresuper dry and not helpful when asking questions about the menu. The few things we did initially want to order they were out of, so we just got some random appetizers. Half of them tasted pretty good. The others were either just okay or simply just not good. I enjoyed the oysters and shrimp dip a lot. It wasn't horrible but I probably wouldn't go back.

September 12th husband and I celebrated our 15th Anniversary with Cafe Depont. Samantha and our…read moreserver were amazing. The atmosphere and food as always simply excellent.

Infinite amount of stars for the food but negative one star for how slow they are. So very hard to…read morerate this place. So here is the downfall. It might have been the slowest dinner I ever had in my life. I had a 7:00 PM reservation and I arrived early and sat down at 6:50. After being greeted and ordering wine I placed an order of the pork belly appetizer at 7:05. The pork belly appetizer came out at 8:00, 55 minutes after ordering. I placed the entree order at 7:30 and it came out at 8:30. There were only 3 other tables in the restaurant. Two three tops and a two top so not even large tables. Why on earth is it taking an hour to get out an order. I have my credit card at 8:50 and got it back at 9:15. 25 minutes to charge a card? I mean I guess you can get busy but the 4 tables here had 3 people helping with them. At no point when the server came by my table did I ever say I needed another minute. So, a 2.5+ hour dinner as a single diner was ridiculous, especially considering they were not busy. The food here was truly incredible, some of the best I've had anywhere I've traveled. I absolutely loved it. You can tell they source fresh, local ingredients daily, and that commitment clearly shines through in the quality of every dish. I started with the pork belly appetizer, which was outstanding. The cut had the perfect balance of meat and fat, expertly cooked with the fat beautifully rendered. The flavors were exceptional as well, finished with a maple glaze and paired with a sweet potato cornbread that was completely unique and memorable. For my main course, I ordered the smoked ribeye, and it was flawless. The quality was top-tier, with gorgeous marbling that truly reflected a prime cut. The smoke flavor was perfectly balanced--present but never overpowering. It had a beautiful crust, was expertly seasoned, and cooked to an ideal temperature. It honestly could not have been better. They also offered a few amuse-bouches that were equally impressive. A single bite of cherry tomato with lamb bacon was one of the best bites I've ever had. To finish, I was served a watermelon and muscadine sorbet with a St-Germain finish, an incredibly thoughtful and skillful dessert. There is an immense amount of talent in this kitchen. You will never be disappointed by the food here. My experience seemed to be overshadowed by the slow service and near the end I was so ready to just leave. However I might consider returning just for the food.

We had son's engagement party here as a private event and it went splendidly. Amanda was very…read moreaccommodating and made great drinks. Loved the relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend them.

It is a bar. It has sticky floors…read more There is great outdoor space. The food is edible. Moving soon.