My son and I were looking for a place we had never been... That had great food and we found "The…read moreBattery!" I got the pork chop and it was absolutely amazing... Crispy yet still juicy! The brussels sprouts were by far the start of the show... you should not leave there without trying them. It's an open air restaurant that is a little loud... But super casual and great food! Definitely recommend

I come to the Battery for lunch quite often, normally as a client with my coworkers. We are always…read moretaken care of there. They change the menu up from time to time which is nice because I like to try everything on the menu. Cannot go wrong with Mama's chicken, unless you have something to do that afternoon. My current go to's are the fish sandwich (red fish), or a caesar with blackened chicken.

9/14/26 Today I visited Ruby Sunshine on Oxmoor Rd in Homewood, Alabama. The food was next level…read moreawesome. The fried green tomatoes are the best in the world and deserving of a Michelin Star. It is clear that chef D'Angelo cooks from the heart. Our server Trey was kind, pleasant and very engaging. Service was quick. The French toast melted into your mouth and was perfectly prepared. Delicious. Or as my wife put it, "Slamming !!" The Ambiance was excellent, a combination of cozy and community very conversational. I had the omelette, grits and a pancake. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I will come back and bring friends. Chef kiss.

My guy and I visited here recently and I must say, it's been awhile since I've had such a poor…read moreexperience at a restaurant. It's been a few years since I've been here (since they first opened), and I am in no hurry to return. What went wrong shouldn't be the question. What actually went right should be asked. Let's start at the beginning. We visited on a beautiful Saturday mid morning but were quickly seated after arriving. The server asked us if he could start us off with drinks. I shared I was there for the Yelp event, and he ignored that and repeated his question about drinks. He also stated he was busy, which I didn't know how to take. I felt rushed to make my drink decision, which ended up in me not enjoying the iced vanilla coffee I settled upon. For our order, we ordered the original beignets, the breakfast sandwich with potatoes and the 3 Little Piggy Omelette with cheese grits. After waiting for 20-30 minutes, our server returned to say that he just realized that our order was not in the queue. He said that that had never happened to him before, and said that maybe the weather was making the computers mess up. He said he would put in a rush for our food. I can say he seemed apologetic but I think it was an error on his part, not the computer. After all, he had already mentioned how "busy" he was. And I've never known a sunny, cloudless day to mess with computers. He typed our order in again and this time, the food was out within 15 minutes. The beignets were the best part of the meal. The breakfast sandwich (on sourdough) was hard and dry. The potatoes looked unappealing and lacked salt. My guy remarked his food was ok but commented on how "used" the butter looked. See included picture. The server checked on us periodically. We are not complainers so no we didn't mention any of this to the server. After requesting a box for the leftovers and the check, it was another 15-20 minutes before we saw either, even though he came around twice more and repeated what we had asked him for. We did leave a tip although this was one of the poorest experiences we've had in ages. We will not return anytime soon to this location.

When I walked in, I was a little confused. I initially went to the counter assuming you order there…read morebut then we were seated at a table. I didn't realize it was a full-service, sit-down restaurant. They have a large selection for breakfast and lunch along with coffee and other drinks. I stopped in just to grab a coffee and pass time while my friend was running errands. I ordered an iced latte with nonfat milk and it was good. My friend's mom wanted a hot latte, and our waiter provided his recommendations while answering her questions. The service was great and they didn't seem to mind we were only there for coffee. The dining room is also really big and the food looked great.

Thank you for the amazing music!! I appreciate it!…read more For my meal I ordered off of the a la cart menu, biscuit, eggs and bacon. I'm glad you are open for dinner and offer breakfast.

I really enjoyed my experience at Soho Social! It's a very nice, chill spot with a great…read moreatmosphere. Happy hour is from 3-6 PM, although the menu can be a little confusing at first. Thankfully, our server was able to explain everything and made it easy to understand. I ordered the egg rolls, wings, pretzels, bacon Brussels sprouts, and a margarita. The Brussels sprouts weren't pictured, but they were SO good! Everything came out fresh, hot, and surprisingly quick. The drinks were also perfect and came out quickly. The wings were good, just a little on the thicker side, and the ranch was AMAZING! It had a different flavor than your typical ranch, but it was really good. Even though the restaurant was super crowded and busy, our server did a great job making sure both myself and my guest were taken care of. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back!

I was originally planning to go elsewhere for lunch but due to a special event ended up here…read moreinstead. I had been before for lunch awhile back and recalled enjoying it. Seated immediately by the Friendly staff. After a bit of trying to decide, I settled on the Basically Famous Fried Chicken Finger Plate with side of Regular Tots (instead of the Parmesan Truffle) and Street Corn. I had intended to save a couple of the chicken pieces and some of the tots for lunch the next day. But it was so good I ate it all! Even though parking can be a little challenging at the SoHo area, I consistently can find an available space in the underground parking garage. While I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch, they need a lunch menu with smaller portions and pricing for me to come back more often.

Food and service was amazing for brunch this morning! Also the Breakfast Dude drink is to die for!…read moreWill be back!

My first time visiting, from the reviews I was very excited to eat here for breakfast. I ordered…read morethe bbb breakfast plate. The grits are not normal grits - which the extra ingredients aren't disclosed on the menu, highly disappointed. Then I ordered scrambled eggs and they put cheese on the inside of the eggs - never asked for that. They took over 15minutes to make fresh eggs and by then I had already completed my meal. It would be nice to see more descriptions on your menu if an item is not standard ingredients instead of a surprise or even to make regular grits too. The waitress Sherlyn was very nice and accommodating with getting those items removed and overall a good waitress with the other things being beyond her control.

First of all the chicken was superb! Crispy and flavorful, yet not dry. I adored The Squawking…read moreGoat, all flavors worked well together. We loved the bacon. Hubby wasn't a fan of the asiago/bacon waffles, which come with the Chix and Waffles; I tried them and it is an acquired after taste. Neither of us were big fans of the smashed potatoes, although the sauce was refreshing. We wondered why they are "smashed," but round? Overall, food was satisfactory! Service was quick and helpful, and it wasn't as busy after 9. It is more of a community based set up. We appreciated the inclusive environment and staff, but we did have to move after being next to the dirty dish station and having multiple angry outbursts from the young lady working/cleaning and overly loud placement of dishes. We gave her the benefit of the doubt.

So I visited this establishment a couple of days ago for a quick breakfast . The place is nestled…read moreon the corner of 18th street South. I walk in and to your right you go up to order your breakfast items. Good selection for quick breakfast dining . Nothing too overwhelming to decide on. I choose the breakfast hash with a side of grits with coffee to drink. They call you up once your food is ready. I ordered the hash and a side of grits.. They were OK.. I do prefer my grits a little thicker a little cheesier . They have more of a contemporary style of grits which it was OK, but I'm just kinda finicky when it comes to some old-fashioned grits. I tried the maple coffee which was pretty good. Had more than my fair share. There is also, seating inside and outside. Come and check this place out.

The Essential was such an unexpected find during our trip through Alabama. We weren't expecting to…read morestumble across such an elegant restaurant serving truly elevated food, but it ended up being one of our favorite meals. I ordered the seafood pasta, and you could immediately tell the pasta was homemade. It was fresh, perfectly cooked, and the seafood was beautifully prepared. My daughter had the spaghetti, and my husband ordered the Waldorf salad, which was just as thoughtfully put together. Our waitress also recommended the hummus and house pickles, and I'm so glad we listened. Both were fresh, unique, and the perfect way to start the meal. From the food to the service, everything felt polished without being pretentious. It was one of those meals where every dish was executed with care and attention to detail. Overall, The Essential was such a pleasant surprise and proof that you can find five star dining experiences in the most unexpected places. If you're anywhere near Birmingham, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

I was in town for a concert and came across this restaurant on TikTok, so my daughter and I decided…read moreto give it a try. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess and seated inside. The interior has a nostalgic, warm vibe and would be a great setting for a date night. Our server was awesome! He was friendly, attentive, and recommended some great food and drink options. I also really enjoyed the open-kitchen concept, as I always like being able to see the food being prepared. My only concern was with a couple of things I noticed in the kitchen. Since the kitchen is completely open and visible to guests, I think extra attention should be given to sanitation and overall presentation. I noticed one of the cooks drinking while preparing food, and another wiped his nose with his arm while working. Although he didn't use his hand, it still left me feeling a little uneasy. When guests can see directly into the kitchen, those small details really matter. Aside from that, we enjoyed our experience, and I do think this is a place worth trying at least once. The atmosphere, service, and recommendations from our server were definitely highlights of our visit.

I have to give 5 stars because the service was just wonderful. We had a little snafu at first…read morebecause we didn't like where we were sitting but the manager came and made it all better (Admittedly, I was the problem haha I like to sit in a booth lol). But they were sooo accommodating and even gave me a cute birthday card. It was thoughtful! The food is also quite tasty. Every dish I had was quite good!! The standouts were the spinach and artichoke dip, the crab cake, and the cilantro rice. I loved the shrimp too!! I must come back and try the dessert cookie skillet. It looked delicious. Portions are huge and prices are definitely decent. I enjoyed lunch and will return for dinner!

The food was fantastic. My mom had the trout and said it was amazing. I had the crab cakes and they…read moreare some, if not the best in this town. I always get them and substitute for another side. Service was great. Definitely need reservations. We were there tonight, on a Monday. Place was packed. My only complaints: 1) It's a very load restaurant and we had a very hard time hearing each other. 2) The seats lean back so you have to sit up right without your back to the chair. I ended up grabbing a bolster from a bench near the hostess stand for my mom.

Wonderful location filled with fantastic workers. My waitress Tiffany was incredible. And the food…read morewas 5 stars. We were there spending quality time and having a great experience. Music was great and the shrimp and grits were my favorite things of the entire week. I'd recommend this for effective service and proper food handling. Glad, I was able to be there with a special group of people.

ProTip -- if possible, join the waitlist (via Yelp!) before you get there! I didn't realize that…read morewas even an option so I landed an estimated 45 minute wait upon arrival. Hostess was very pleasant. Line to get on the wait-list moved efficiently. Our waitress, Caitlin, was wonderful! She was patient as I needed more time to decide on my order & as my two-year very s l o w l y placed his order request for pancakes. I ordered the avocado toast & enjoyed it! The restaurant is bright and has modern light fixtures. I really enjoyed the music! I'm an 80s baby & heard many of the songs that were popular when I was in grade school.

We arrived 1:45pm on a Thursday and it was empty except for another party. We easily found street…read moreparking outside the restaurant. I ordered the Banana Puddin' cold brew that was really good. They also serve pour over! Vanilla-Cinnamon French Toast came with 2 small bread slices - I liked that the portion was small and manageable. We also ordered the Quinoa & Black Bean Burger and the BE Hive Quinoa Bowl. They are great options for vegan / plant-based / vegetarian members in your party. The Biscuit Board comes with 4 mini biscuits and 4 different spreads, which was nice to share with the group. We all liked that the restaurant was quiet and bright and airy.

Came in for brunch on a Sunday. Got there just before 11 and there was a bit of a wait, but it…read moremoved pretty fast. Service was friendly and quick, even though it was busy. Portions were generous and prices were decent. They were also great about accommodating gluten-free. I ordered the Farm Breakfast with bacon and gluten-free bread, it was filling and really tasty.