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.

The Redmont Hotel was a very good stay for me. It is an older hotel, but they have updated it in a…read moreway that works well. The room felt functional, comfortable, and nicely put together. Tonya checked me in and was very kind. I had a king bed and the room was set up the way I like it. The bathroom was nice, and the overall layout worked well. I requested a refrigerator and microwave, and they brought them up without any problem. Juma came up and installed everything, which I appreciated. One good tip is the parking. The hotel has parking, but there is also parking across the street for a fraction of the cost. It was about ten dollars for twelve hours or twenty dollars for twenty four hours, so that is worth knowing if you are trying to save a little money. The location is another major plus. It is very central and walkable. I used Yelp to find several restaurants nearby and was able to walk downtown to different spots without any problem. That convenience really adds value to the stay. I even stopped by the bar and they were kind enough to give me ice and help me out there too. Honestly, the staff here are so nice that it really pushes the experience up for me. In my head this is about four and a half stars, and on Yelp I am happy to round that up to 5 stars.

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

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.

I wanted to love it. I walked into the hotel and thought it was a beautiful building. The front…read moredesk guy was super sweet. I got to my room and at first glance it was super cute. However... The bed is hard as a rock. The mirrors were NOT clean. The toilet ran all night and flushed when it felt like flushing. The walls need some TLC. The QR codes for the restaurant menu don't work. If you want to see the menu just come to yelp for it. (Chicken and waffles was bomb tho.) Don't buy anything to drink from the little sundries shop because the front desk doesn't have a bottle opener and going back to the restaurant bar downstairs to get one will have you waiting forEVER. The moonshine bar on the roof or whatever it's called (sighs in disappointment) don't even bother. I went up there and smiled and said hello and no one even acknowledged me. Mind you? There were three people back there behind the bar. RUDE. If I return to Birmingham, I will not stay here.

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.

This is a great place to stop in for drinks. The house drink are so creative, and super delicious…read more There's usually a food truck so this could be your one stop shop for an evening with friend. The interior is decorated in a classic and moody feel, but seating is not extensive inside, Luckily they have rooftop seating, as well back patio seating. To make this location better, it's in walking distance to Sidebar, Nanafunks, TinRoof, and etc.

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

We celebrated a birthday at Ironwood Kitchen + Cocktails and had a wonderful dinner! The atmosphere…read moreand ambiance made it a lovely place to celebrate. The lamb chops were delicious, the potatoes were amazing, and the smoked Old Fashioned was great. The wine selection was impressive, too! It's not often you find Orin Swift's Machete in the wine cellar, so when you do, you simply must oblige--and we did! Good service, delicious food, and excellent drinks made for a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

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.