Great cocktails and a very broad menu with great seafood choices Staff very attentive and prompt despite crowd read more

The catfish was delicious! Blueprint is an awesome spot to come to for upscale southern fare. Great for a date night or grabbing good food with friends. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Catfish - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Well executed menu with quick staff despite a small wait after having already placed a reservation. Definitely worth a reservation as they fill up fast! Hours most days are only for dinner. Candelit tables glistened under soft industrial lighting, wood and brick accents, with a full service bar (and it was full of customers when we first came in, finally dwindling down to two at the bar by the time we left after 9pm). Our waiter, Parker, was great. Tables were close to where you can hear conversation of others, but not too overpowering to where it takes away from your experience. The chicken marsala was BEAUTIFUL. Seasoned well, tender, and just enough sauce and complements. I don't even like mushrooms all that well but the little tiny ones they had were a great accent to the meal and I enjoyed them. We shared the appetizer of fries and marsala, but the menu is not over the top to where prices are not reasonable. Four stars because seating was apparently difficult on the lower back. Both my husband and I's back were bothering us the evening to follow, but it was worth the wonderful date night! read more

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Be sure to reserve way ahead of time, otherwise you'll either get a much later time, or need to try for another day. So many really cool dishes that I wanted to try them all! We got the Liver and Onions as the starter, and the Braised Pork Shoulder and Surf & Swamp as the two main entrees. The Liver and Onions were really good, but a couple of our livers were pretty undercooked. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be that way, but I liked the ones that were much more cooked, otherwise it just felt a little bit too moist. But it is a unique dish, and I do love liver so I'm glad we got it. The Braised Pork Shoulder was really good, I loved the veggies complimenting the meat. The wilted chard was SOOO good! But very flavorful dish. The Surf & Swamp was really good - I liked it more than the braised pork, actually. The gator balls were super good and delish - so soft! Loved the combo of all of the protein in there. Definitely would get it again. The servers there were so great and nice. The only complaint I have about the place is that it was just super loud. It was difficult to hear the person sitting across from me. It got better when it got less crowded, but I think it was just pretty echoey in there. But definitely cool vibe. I'd like to sit at the bar next time. There is a tiny parking lot by the restaurant, or there is street parking. read more

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Blueprint has been around for a while now, but I only finally checked it out last month. You typically need a reservation to eat here. The inside was beautiful, and they also have plenty of outdoor patio seating. Service was excellent, the waiter made lots of great recommendations from drinks to appetizers. I don't quite remember the drink he recommended to me, but he got me something that was not on the menu. He recommended baked pimento cheese with bacon added to it. It was delicious! I haven't had pimento cheese warmed up before like this. For my entree, I ordered the chicken breast with green beans that were served on top of creamy grits and a wine butter sauce. It was so flavorful! I can't wait to come back here! read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Chicken breast with green beans, creamy grits, white wine butter sauce - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I enjoyed a fabulous early Birthday dinner with my daughter here recently. The wait staff here is excellent, efficient and friendly. The menu has a great variety of entrees. We enjoyed the melted Pimento Cheese with bacon appetizer. Just typing those words conjures an image of hot golden goo with bacon bits - need I say more? The bar has some delightful craft cocktails and the restaurant has a nice wine selection as well. We dined in the patio and it was a beautiful spring evening, a great atmosphere. I had a really nice steak and my daughter enjoyed the beef stroganoff. There were several fish dishes on the menu as well. Very nice food preparation and presentation. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Can't remember the name, but it was good. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Literally our favorite restaurant! Enjoy sitting at the bar for a more casual weekday dinner or outside on cool night. Our go to spot for dirty martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives!! Food is always delicious, if there are mushrooms on the menu GET THEM! Service is always top notch read more

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Blueprint on 3rd continues to be one of our local "go to" restaurants and it never disappoints. To start, there is complimentary valet or if you're lucky enough you might find street parking. We were promptly greeted and seated in the back area of the restaurant. Our server recognized that he hadn't seen us in a while and welcomed us back. He noted a few additions to the menu (The menu changes often, while retaining some staples.) and he was able to answer any questions we had about particular ingredients, etc. We started with the goat cheee and pepper jelly "rangoons" - which was a tasty snack, followed by a delicious smoked confit chicken dip. Yum! I hope they keep this one on the menu. For entrees we chose the baked chicken breast with blackeye peas, collards, sweet potato mash and a chicken gravy... A very well thought out dish and a great take on the traditional New Years dinner. Don't underestimate this one... It's a winner even it's not the most visually appealing dish. Kudos to the chef for actually making blackeye peas taste good! We also had the prime beef burger, which I think is one of the best burgers in the city. Served in a small cast iron skillet atop fries. It's a real treat. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert. In sum... great service and an eclectically delicious menu in an appealing relaxed atmosphere... Blueprint is an excellent local choice! A+ read more

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My wife and I have been to Blueprint several times previously. We wanted a consistent good meal at a nice place. We were disappointed. Service: Outstanding. Our server was perfect, informative and helpful. Ambiance: Very nice as always, causal but still classy. Food: My Martini was over the top great just how I like it. My wife white wine was very good. The side order of corn muffins were outstanding. I had the beef stroganoff. I have had this many times before and love it. This even it was bland, tasteless and simply not what it has been. Instead of the normal noodles it has Pena pasta. I had a few bits, had my wife taste it and she said it needed salt. She had some in her purse. It did not help. I left 5/6 of my meal on my plate. My wife's dish was the turkey. it was with a mixer of some very sweet items and corn. She had two bits and that was it. She shared they she did not like it and was offered the ability to get something else. My wife said, no, I will just take it home. On mine all I said was, you can pack my up also. Because we have been so happy in the past, we will give it another try. Maybe it was a different chef, or bad night. Would I recommend, YES. So many good meals in the past. Everyone has an off night. Eat well, Drink well and stay healthy. read more

This has got to be one of the best restaurants in Birmingham! My boyfriend and I have been twice and both times every single thing we have ordered is absolutely delicious read more

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We have been here a handful of times and every time we have loved it. The service is always fantastic whether you are at a table or seated at the bar. The menu changes frequently which means you always get to try new great things! This time we tried the mushrooms appetizer and it was my favorite thing we have gotten. We have had the oysters rockefeller, the scallop crudo, the porkbelly, the spicy shrimp soup, the burger, and the beef stroganoff. This time we got the chicken dip and that was the only thing we have ever gotten there that was not as good. The stroganoff was the best entree I have had here it is sooo good. The spicy shrimp soup was VERY spicy so if you do not love spicy do not get it. If they have the prosciutto wrapped dates while you are there you must try it they are so innovative and delicious. read more

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Flying to Birmingham for Thanksgiving, not only did my dining partner and I enjoy a delicious traditional turkey dinner with family, but we also had the opportunity to dine at two decidedly diverse ethnic restaurants as well. In between bites, we even managed to squeeze in a visit to the newly released Wicked at a local theater. On Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, our group gathered for dinner at Blueprint on 3rd, a popular brasserie-style eatery majoring in regional cuisines. Just how regional...? Try the Surf & Swamp (pictured) on for size... an intriguing combo of blackened catfish, shrimp, alligator, crawfish and sausage, all tossed together in a mixture of rice & red beans called a pirlou. The dish was nicely seasoned and quite tasty. But the texture - alligator being the chief culprit - left a good deal to be desired. Although mild in flavor, alligator meat is firm of texture and, depending upon the method of preparation, can be offputtingly tough and chewy - and that was the problem here. And, interestingly enough, the sausage suffered from a similar malady. Appetizers, however, were a definite high point. And our party of six chose several with sharing in mind. The Fried Louisiana Oysters swimming in a dill pickle remoulade sauce, for instance, were a definite hit... ditto the Smoked Georgia Quail with Conecuh sausage cornbread stuffing and Alabama white BBQ sauce. And the Air Fried Brussels Sprouts - companioned by toasted almonds, romesco (a tomato-based sauce that originated in Catalonia, Spain), and saffron aioli - while not exactly "southern" in nature, were delicious nonetheless (pictured). Other starter possibilities included such tempting items as Baked Pimento Cheese with charred pumpernickel bread, Pork Belly braised in dark rum & molasses, Cornmeal Breaded Fried Crab Claws with traditional cocktail sauce, and "Liver & Onions": crispy fried free-range chicken livers with onion straws and comeback sauce. With the arrival of the entrées, as you would undoubtedly surmise, choices became a bit more complex. It was my dining partner, for example, who had hemmed and hawed between the above-mentioned Surf & Swamp and the Shrimp & Grits Creole, before finally settling on the former. The Steak of the Day accompanied by roasted potatoes and tiara of creamed spinach received nothing but raves... Ditto the"It's Really Spicy Blackened Redfish. And the B3 Prime Beef Burger - pimento cheese, Worcestershire onions, bacon, pickled green tomato - quickly caught the attention of a younger member of our party (pictured). I must confess that I was torn between several possibilities. The Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff replete with local mushrooms, spinach, porcini cream, and egg noodles sounded mighty good; as did the Rainbow Trout swimming in a creole mustard vinaigrette. On the other hand, I really wanted to sample something that definitely had a local flair about it... and so I opted for the Southern Fried Mississippi Catfish (pictured). I've always enjoyed catfish, and the rendition served here was certainly no exception. The breading was lightly seasoned & splendidly crisp, the texture of the flesh firm yet tender, and the flavor decidedly un-fishy. Accompaniments included a delightfully tart, creamy coleslaw, house-made fries, and a seductive crawfish mayo. Simple yet sublime. Fortunately, we saved room for dessert, as the menu included several downright intriguing prospects. Namely: Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with Apricot Coulis, Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Cinnamon Anglaise, New Orleans Style Bread Pudding with Bourbon Brown Sugar, and Uncle Needmo's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Then, of course, there were a number of the usual suspects, such as Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream, and Carrot Cake with Pecans, Crème Anglaise. Quite the array... and more difficult choices. We finally settled upon the Bread Pudding and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (pictured). Both of which received their share of oohs and aahs. Just a few closing notes... Our server was the absolute epitome of southern hospitality. She was young, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and spot on. A complete joy. And the ambiance - a kind of subtle southern take on equally subtle industrial chic décor - was quite nice as well. A most enjoyable evening at table. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Uncle Needmo's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love the cajun twist to fine dining! Blueprint has a really creative menu that has fun entrees that are different from the regular paste, burgers, etc. offered at other upscale restaurants in the area. The waiters are all kind and knowledgable-- listen to their descriptions of the menu, everything is so in depth and layered. I ordered the "Surf and Swamp" and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try a variety of items. My friends also loved the scallops! The menu does rotate almost everyday, but there are a few staples that stay on the menu. Honestly, every drink, appetizer, and entree that we ordered was spectacular. read more

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Outstanding experience for my birthday. The attention to detail and service from Dwayne was incredible. The corn muffins with honey butter and the pimento cheese appetizers are a great way to start your meal. My wife had the catfish and was very pleased. It is fried in rice flour. I went with the NC rainbow trout. Delicious! Definitely one of our favorite places to enjoy a fabulous meal in Birmingham. Highly recommend. read more

Had a 5:15 reservation. Arrived at 5:00 and was seated immediately. Our server, Danielle, was the best; very attentive and friendly. Food was amazing as always. read more

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I have had blueprint on 3rd on my list of places to go, and I am so glad I got to try it. Located in downtown Birmingham, this restaurant has a lovely spot near the pepper place area. Street parking is available nearby, and valet is offered. We started off with a few appetizers and the baked pimento cheese was a favorite. It was warm, creamy, and paired so well with the bread. We also tried the fried pickles and another baked cheese dip which didn't blow me away. Tried the lobster bisque which was also warm and filling. For my main course, I ordered the steak medium rare, but it came out quite rare. This was a little disappointing since the rest of the main dish was very tasty. Service was excellent, and our server even offered for my steak to be cooked more. Ended our meal with gooey butter bake which was rich and served with a berry sauce. Hoping to return to try some of their other menu items! read more

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My friend raved about this restaurant and invited me to dinner this past Friday night. My experience was mediocre. I'm water bougie and the water served taste like unfiltered faucet water. Presentation 10/10, taste 2/10. When I asked if they had bottled water, waitress Breanna clearly was offended and became dismissive and short. Ordered coke, it was flat. We ordered 2 orders of the biscuits, both came out burnt and hard. Breanna's reply was "the crunch makes it better" making those 7/10. I'd definitely order those again, I'd just ensure they were not crunchy. The burger was good, as well as the fries. The catfish fish was ordered crispy, it also came out not to my liking. My friends fish was tasty. And her pear cocktail she raved about. Ambiance was nice, we sat on the patio on a cool night. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Biscuits - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great ambiance, great service, and food was . 10/10 will be back. I don't typically choose Cajun on a menu like this but was not disappointed. Flavors combined perfectly. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Deviled egg - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I visited here a couple of weeks ago for dinner. The service and food were both great. We had a reservation and luckily found parking. However, I think that they have valet service for dinner, which would have been our next option. When we went, it was a great night in the 70s, and we did the outdoor patio seating. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. We started off with an appetizer of corn bread muffins. They had a honey butter that was perfect. I had the beef tenderloin stroganoff, and it was excellent. My sister had the butter baked chicken breast that came with greens, a cream of chicken gravy, an a cornbread dressing cake. Everything was so good and perfectly seasoned. The portions were also hefty, and we ended up with boxes to take home. We also had mixed lettuce salads before our meals came out. I had a Lemon Basil Martini to drink, but my fave was the Spritz and Giggles cocktail after dinner. It was very refreshing. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and will stop in again. read more

OMG! This restaurant is one of the best I've been to. I think in ever! Owner/Operator, Dean Robb and his team of Birmingham restaurant industry veterans make a dining experience fantastic. They have been there 7 years. I cannot believe I've never been. Our server was Sampto. I so hope I'm spelling her name correctly. She has been with Dean since they opened. The maître d', Ezzechial, was delightful. Our food was like having an organism in my mouth. It was a vegan version of the vegetable gnudi dish (pasta and no cheese). I wanted to lick the plate. It paired wonderfully with Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre. The fruit sorbet (peach, blueberry and raspberry) was an excellent palate cleanser. read more

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Great food, great service. Have been here before and loved it - and the menu only gets better read more

Blueprint on 3rd - "It's really spicy" blackened red fish - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The food is always outstanding. Some regular items that are tasty and not too expensive are the B3 burger and the catfish. The two of us usually sit at the bar, no reservations needed or required most of the time. The staff there is great, always a very pleasant evening, read more

We recently visited for our wedding anniversary and had a subpar experience. We had a reservation and when we arrived they told us the only option was to sit on the outside patio, although the dining room had numerous tables available and the place wasn't packed at all at 5pm. I ordered a cocktail and it was poorly made, our cornbread appetizer came out and wasn't hot. The food was okay- we shared the chicken dip, I ordered the waygu steak which was really chewy and didn't taste like other waygu's I've previously had. My husband had the burger and that was great. The manager went around asking everyone how their experience was but didn't come over to us. Probably won't be back! read more

I swung by Blueprint on 3rd one evening for a to-go order since it's one of the few places open on Mondays around town. Placing an order was quick and easy, their staff was quite friendly. I'd been eyeing the burger for a while since I'd tried and enjoyed other dishes when dining in. I picked up my order from the bar and made my way home. Once there I cracked open the box and was greeted by this juicy delight! It was stacked with bacon, green tomatoes, and pimento cheeese. I couldn't finish the whole thing but it was so tasty. The fries came with a dipping sauce that was slightly spicy but it complimented the meal well. Overall this was a great way to make a lazy evening in better. read more

Blueprint on third is one of our favorite places to for celebrations and date nights. Food is always delicious and the menu is updated regularly. The service provided is consistent and professional. Try Blueprint and let me know what you think! read more

We always look forward to BP3. Everything was amazing! A very smooth reservation process Great staff, food and drinks. Highly recommend! read more

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This really is an incredible spot. Abigail the bartender remembered us from 3 years. Also , Britt was fun and very friendly. Food was great. Appetizer - Oysters "Rockefeller". Entree - Rainbow trout and pasta with crawfish and Italian sausage. So very good. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Triple tail fist special of the day - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Delicious as usual. Everyone was caring and kind. Relaxing ambiance. We'll be back to enjoy the patio! read more

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Both bartenders were exceptional and the service exceeded expectations. The drinks and food were phenomenal and perfectly timed. The atmosphere was also very chic and sophisticated. I highly recommend Blueprint on 3rd and look forward to returning. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Fantastic deviled eggs and the vodka spritz drink was delicious and refreshing. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Absolutely amazing dinner. Our server was fantastic. He was thoughtful and knowledgeable. Cannot say enough about the food or the service. My mom and I went after seeing a show at the BJCC. We sat in the back of the restaurant and it was the perfect spot. Quieter and relaxing. My mom had the Cajun platter and I had the Mahi Mahi special. Both delicious. The tuna dip was outstanding! Crème brûlée and ooey gooey butter cake for dessert. Delicious and decadent! read more

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We're obviously late to the party, but this restaurant did not disappoint. 40th birthday celebration for our son's night on the town. The food, service and overall experience were exceptional. Great selection of drinks, starters and main courses. Thanks for delivering a great experience on a special night. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Chocolate mousse - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Went for a school event and this place did not disappoint! The service even for a very large group was excellent!! Food was phenomenal!! Can't wait to come back. Great room in the back for large groups. read more

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Great food and super casual dining. They don't try to be too pretentious and instead just focus on delivering good food from an eclectic menu. We started off with the corn muffins and smoked fish dip apps. I liked the honey butter that came with the cornbread muffins (think Cracker Barrel but fresher). The smoked fish dip was as good as anything I've had down on the gulf which is high praise. For my main I got the Mississippi catfish with fries and slaw. Excellent fish and the breading was perfect. You actually taste the flaky fish and not over breaded. Great ambience inside but the beer list is very small and not much to offer, however the liquor and wine options were plentiful. read more

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Excellent food; Excellent service; Quite noisy at peak hours; Highly recommended for two for a night out. read more

Blueprint on 3rd is a really classy yet cozy spot to get dinner. Their menu features an interesting combo of new American food with a Cajun twist. Everything I had was delicious - shrimp bisque, fried pickles, pimento dip, and the flounder accompanied by the tastiest aoli. The servers were attentive with a big group - they ever noticed when my friend felt like her steak was a little underdone and offered to cook it further. This is a great space for a work dinner too - they have a private room in the back and can do a short curated menu. Ended the night with their butter cake - SO GOOD! read more

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Came here for dinner tonight and was disappointed if I'm honest. I've been here before and remember it being quite good, but a few things missed the mark this time. First, appetizers: Our table had an assortment of fried pickles (good), pimento dip (good), and a (I think) crab dip (not great, funky flavor) to start. I had a Caesar salad as a preamble and while the flavor of the dressing and croutons were good, the quantity of the actual salad left much to be desired. I mean, it's lettuce my guys, you can spare a little more. Pictured is the actual quantity of salad provided, untouched. There was a total of 3 croutons on my plate. Blame inflation, I guess. Next, the entree. I had the Joyce Farms chicken breast with green beans, creamy grits, and white wine butter sauce (pictured). Let me say that the flavor of the dish was quite good. Everything was seasoned well. I really liked the sauce and grits. But the chicken was tough - really tough. I had a really hard time slicing into the breast and at one point wished I had the steak knife that my friend (who actually got steak) had. The chicken was really chewy, but the flavor of it all was decent enough - and I was hungry enough - that I soldiered on. On the topic of steak. My friend ordered medium rare and it came out as such. I tried a bite and good lord was it chewy too! I'm not really much for steak, probably because of my low tolerance for tough/chewy foods, but it's not a great sign when I need to forcefully swallow my food with a big gulp of water because it's been sitting in my mouth so long that I start to gag. The flavor of the steak was fine, the pesto it came with was tastier than the actual meat in my opinion. One of our other friends also ordered medium rare but her steak came out extraordinarily rare. Another friend got the gulf flounder with shrimp succotash and with some trepidation I took a bite expecting the fish, too, to feel like leather between my teeth but actually it was quite good. I would probably stick to a fish option were I to come back. For dessert we had the ooey gooey butter cake and I quite liked it. Service was fine if a little questionable with the mix up on the steak's done-ness. To her credit our server did offer to take the meal back to cook it further but we were already wrapping up with our meals by that point. The interior is nice at least and had a cozy environment. Good for a work dinner or date night. Casual enough that you could wear jeans. In all, I really wanted to like this place but can't quite recommend it based on my experience tonight. I would say it's closer to a 2.5 than a 3 if I'm being totally honest. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Caesar salad - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This place is a cute little nook. The hubs and I rolled through for a bite to eat, and we were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and flavor of this little place, especially in Alabama. When you think of Alabama, you don't think swanky and artsy, but this place is just that. Love the food, service, and atmosphere. The fried oysters, liver & onions, shrimp bisque, catfish, and seared diver scallops are really tasty. At a certain point, I became a little disappointed that I started getting full because I wanted to have more room to snack. Nonetheless, I had to take food home, but it translated well the next day for lunch. This place a must try; keep in my mind, if you plan on eating here, you definitely want to try your best to make a reservation, it will really help. They are often busy on Monday's, as they are one of the few swankier spots in the area that is open on Monday's. Nevertheless, stop by and try your luck-- it's a pretty good time. read more

Blueprint on 3rd - Ambiance and table set up - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This place is amazing as a restaurant and as a rehearsal dinner spot! They had an excellent tasting menu for the rehearsal dinner highlighting some of the best appetizers (shrimp cocktail, wings, oysters, a variety of dips and veggies), followed by a delightful salad, the most tender tenderloin and to finish with banana pudding. What took the cake was their amazing cocktails and service! Just a job well done! The ambiance is very classic and comforting upscale! read more

Great atmosphere and service! The appetizers were all VERY good but I was just not super impressed with the entrees. I'd be willing to try again potentially because i know the menu changes often! read more

Blueprint on 3rd - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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It's amazing to walk in at opening and the owner remembers you even though it's been a long time since your last visit. Their menu changes often and unfortunately there wasn't anything I wanted because of various components I dislike. So the pimento burger was my dinner and fries. Absolutely the best burger in a long time. Will be back when they gave crab cakes on special! read more