I came to town to review the Birmingham Museum of Art's new exhibition, so I was especially pleased…read moreto walk in and see the work of one of the featured artists on the restaurant's walls. We stopped in for lunch and were met with excellent customer service and an open, airy, and well-lit atmosphere. The menu isn't overcrowded, which I appreciated, and our waitress knew it well enough to confidently walk us through it. We started with the okra chaat, fish dip, and shrimp toast. The okra chaat was spicy, crunchy, and good, though I thought the okra was sliced too thin. The fish dip was flavorful perfection. The shrimp toast had great flavor, but deep-frying it felt unnecessary; it left the dish greasy and heavy, with far more bread than topping. For my entrée, the chef was kind enough to serve the red snapper over the field pea and rice salad. The snapper was very good, but that field pea and rice salad was something to text home about--literally. (I texted my husband after two bites.) Bright, nice acidity, great snap to the peas, and just perfect for the season. And the cocktails? Bartender's kiss. I took a sip and immediately told my friend to taste. I enjoyed this restaurant immensely. Thoughtful service, a beautiful space, memorable food, and enough standouts that already got me looking forward to coming back.

Bayonet is a Birmingham restaurant from Chef Rob McDaniel, a James Beard Award semifinalist, and…read morehis wife, Emily. The restaurant specializes in locally sourced and carefully curated seafood, offering both raw and cooked preparations. I was in Birmingham for a short period and wanted to visit Bayonet while I was in town. Since I was booking at the last minute, I was unable to secure a dinner reservation, so I visited for Saturday lunch instead. I began with a bar cart martini, which was shaken tableside and served with a raw oyster. I then selected several oysters from the restaurant's menu, which guests fill out themselves. For the remaining dishes, I shared the shrimp toast appetizer with a friend and ordered the swordfish reuben sandwich as my entrée. The oysters were the highlight of the meal for me. The shrimp toast and swordfish reuben sandwich were enjoyable, although neither was as memorable as the oysters. The overall experience was enhanced by the quiet, intimate setting. Our server was kind and attentive and demonstrated a strong knowledge of the menu. Although I visited for lunch, I would be interested in returning for dinner on my next visit to Birmingham to experience more of Bayonet's seafood-focused menu.

Iwould like to thank hostess Sara , the wait staff, and the cooks they were friendly ,courteous and…read moreknowledgeable. We really enjoyed ourselves and the food was great.

I've been to the Wharf on several occasions for lunch and dinner. I like the way you order at the…read morefront counter and select your own seating and they just bring you your food. The servers have always been super sweet and check on us throughout the visit provided additional condiments and refills as needed. They do have some really good selections of fish at a fair price. The bacon wrapped shrimp keeps me coming back. They do have a bar but I haven't had anything from it yet maybe in future I will try and see how the cocktails are. I also enjoy that they have various seasonal offerings and daily specials. The dinner area is open with a fishing theme. It's very casual so there is no need to dress up but the food is still excellent.

We stopped for lunch after running errands. I ordered a Gyro and my spouse the 2 piece fried…read more This place is reasonably priced. Very reasonable My Gyro was ok, but lacked the sliced onion and dill sauce that I am used to having The catfish was good the filet was thin and heavily breaded The fries were sprinkled with seasoning and nice and hot. Would come again, but would try to order something different.

Very pleased! $20 for two pieces of catfish, about 7 wings, Cajun ranch okra and a drink. I called…read moreahead and my food was ready when I got there. It looks to be family owned and the young boy who helped me was very courteous! The catfish was a bit salty but definitely seasoned well. The Cajun okra was tasty as well, not my top okra in Birmingham, but still very good. I wish those were fried a bit harder but I know for next time. The mild wings? DELICIOUS. They remind me of a place that closed down in my hometown. So good. The fruit punch was amazing as well. I'll definitely be back soon!

Automatic Seafood was such a great experience from start to finish! The ambiance was beautiful, the…read morefood was amazing, and the service was truly 10/10. We came in for a birthday dinner, and our server was absolutely amazing; so sweet, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel special. He even surprised the birthday girl with a complimentary birthday margarita with a candle in it to blow out, which was such a thoughtful touch! I started with the grilled oysters, and WOW they were amazing! They come with five oysters, but you can add more for an additional charge. Definitely worth trying if you're an oyster lover. For my drink, I ordered the mango margarita, and it was SO delicious! Sweet, refreshing, and the perfect pairing with dinner. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye steak, which comes with roasted potatoes and mushrooms. Let me just say... this meal was EVERYTHING! The steak was incredibly flavorful, and the cream sauce that came over the steak, potatoes, and vegetables was SO delicious. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a great dinner spot!

We visited this restaurant for a belated Mother's Day brunch and our food was fantastic…read more I had the swordfish schnitzel and it was one of my favorite entrees of the year. The swordfish was fried perfectly and not greasy at all. The cheese grits and cabbage paired nicely with the swordfish and it was a perfect portion size. Everyone else's food was very good as well and we enjoyed our crab appetizer and beignets. I wish that I remembered our servers name because he was fantastic. He was attentive and friendly and everything came out at the perfect time. We are looking forward to visiting again soon and trying more menu items.

Not to bad, look this is the place to go if you are down the street from the house and don't want…read moreto go back out in traffic kind of place. The food is just okay if you can understand that.

Been craving seafood so went to get carry out . The wait was about 20 minutes which wasn't too long…read more. The place was crowded. The food was still hot once I got home. It was very good all but the lobster tail and potatoes . The price they charge for 1 lobster tail ($16) is over priced. The lobster tail was very small and rubbish. The potatoes were over cooked so they were mushy like mashed potatoes.

Had dinner here last night and WOW! I can't believe I've never been before. The stuffed grouper and…read morefried green tomatoes were absolutely incredible. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and the food came out surprisingly fast! The staff was so kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they care about the quality of their food. I will definitely be back! If you're looking for a solid seafood spot, this is absolutely one to add to your list!

My fifth trip to this restaurant so that tells you it's an authentic and delicious restaurant…read more Today is Labor Day and our amazing server " labored" beyond expectations!! Adam deserves a raise. As always the food was delicious, served the right temperature. My favorite is the shrimp and oyster platter. The fried green tomatoes are the best ever. Also the jambalaya and hush puppies!! Go... you won't be disappointed.

Deon took fabulous care of us on during a long drive home with hungry bellies. The Crab Shack was…read morecool inside from the humid heat outdoor, and the architecture was a nice nod to past times. Corey's gumbo had real heart and soul in it. A piece of bread and a cold drink was all that was needed. Hubby's shrimp and grits was no slouch either. We came away very satisfied, and we felt we got a bargain for our food. Downtown Gadsden had lots of cute shops. Wish we had time to check them out. A great lunchtime break!

$7.50 snow crab clusters?? Count my big back in, only happens on certain days of the week!…read more You really can't complain about the deal they got, the snow crab cluster deal busssin... everything was pretty good, the crawfish, snow crab clusters, the sauce, seasoning, if you craving for a seafood boil this spot is it, sometimes it can be a lil bit salty but it's better than being plain Jane, not a bad price for seafood boil, got me coming back for more with that deal! Service was great, very attentive, fun people, overall really good experience!

I've been meaning to try The Seafood Spot since last year and kept forgetting. I did myself a…read moregreat disservice. I tried it today and it was amazing! I had 1/2 lbs. of shrimp that came with potatoes, sausage, boiled eggs, and corn. The star of the show, however, was the sauce! At one point, I actually grabbed a spoon and just ate the sauce. Delicious food and the staff were super, super courteous and friendly!

Food was really good. Shrimp was kind of chewy but it still had amazing flavor. The staff was…read morereally nice.

I just picked up 2 pounds of sashimi-grade Tasmanian salmon from Snapper Grabbers in Vestavia for…read more$60--and I'm still blown away. For context: * The average market price for sashimi, if bought in a restaurant, runs about $3.02/oz, which means 2 pounds (32 oz) would normally cost around $96.64 * At high-end sushi spots, you'd easily pay $144 to $192 for this much sashimi * I paid $60. That's up to 69% off, y'all. And let me be clear--this isn't frozen fish or second-tier quality. Snapper Grabbers serves up fresh, never-frozen, sashimi-grade salmon that's genuinely some of the best I've ever tasted. The Tasmanian salmon? Silky mouthfeel. Naturally creamy. Buttery-rich. Absolutely next level. They've been around for decades and are hands-down one of the best sources for high-grade sashimi salmon and tuna in the state. No, they're not paying me. I just discovered them and had to spread the word to my fellow sashimi lovers. Go check them out--you'll thank me later.

I went there for lunch for the first time. I had a crab cake sandwich and little cup of slaw that…read morecame with it. My bill was $32.14. That's very expensive to me. Particularly for a place where you order at the counter and make your own drink. Food - the little cup of slaw was very good. The crab cake sandwich was just ok. Not much taste to it. I really wanted it to be very good because I love crab cakes. This is a place they charge you to use a credit card also (3%).

Yelp! We made it to the river top again! It's Sunday and folks is hungry! This place is crowded! We…read moreare a party of 2. Bae and I are returning from the ATL and decided to crossover Interstate 431 to Top O! There is a wait and these folks just opened the doors. After 20 mins, we were seated by the window on the Coosa River side. Beautiful! But, we here for this food. Our server is Aly! Girl you nice and efficient. You are top tier here. We glad we have you. Of course we got greens, pickled onions, coleslaw and cornbread to start! This stuff here good. Bae got the seafood platter, with lots of stuff. I got the river market catfish special. It's a 1lb of catfish with hush puppies and a baked potato. And, I still ordered a side of onion rings. I'm too full too quick. This stuff here good. Y'all already know, we come back all the time! When I'm happy, I show back up!

For a Saturday evening, we were sat within 5 minutes wait which was great. We were sat at a booth…read moreby a large window facing the lake which was beautiful. Every table comes with a cast iron skillet of cornbread, slaw, and pickled cabbage. The waitress was attentive to our table's needs and checked in regularly. The food was hot and the crab tasted so fresh and well seasoned- the shrimp was... ok (didn't taste as fresh). My husband enjoyed his catfish. I think the hushpuppies were the star of the show. Everything was what we had hoped for at Top O the River.