My mom and I used to attend church in Bessemer, and Bre's was on our rotation of places to eat…read moreafter service. I haven't visited here in about 4 years before my mom passed. Mom would buy hundreds of dollars in gift certificates every Christmas for her church friends to enjoy a lunch or two on her. I remember the owner being super sweet and accommodating to my dear mother and her requests. Top notch customer service! As for the food, the rotation varied daily. Most of my visits were on Sundays, but I do remember a couple of trips during the week to try the lasagna, which was delicious. I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese, and Caribbean grilled pork chops. The desserts were great too, however I think I remember the owner partnering with another business to supply the cake slices, so the choices varies. The inside was always very clean and classy and pleasant to sit and enjoy your meal. I miss this place! I will visit soon to add some photos to my review.

They are opened 11-3pm. They were crowded with folks in line to eat there and take out like me…read more The kitchen is restocking the steam line as needed. Unfortunately there was a short wait on several items I wanted so I went with the Caribbean Chicken, yellow rice & fried corn. Corn was seasoned well but needed 35 mins in convection oven to cook completely. I don't understand why they don't cook it more so it isn't crunchy? Their chicken sauce was delicious. Spicy and sweef, but not too spicy. Chicken breast (yes only 1 piece of chicken) was dry even with the sauce. I chewed it and then threw it to my happily waiting dog. Skin was fatty like and my dog got it too. I use the Hawaiian roll they pulled out the bag unheated and unbuttered to sop up that sweet chili sauce and buttered corn juice. There's a reason I don't go there often. I want to support BOBs but I've been disappointed two days in a row. I considered getting a sweet tea but their price is ridiculous when not eating there and I can get refills. I got a cup of ice and 1 Liter of Lipton Tea from the corner store for $1.75. Enough tea to sip on all night for half the price of a cup of tea there. I admit I must be the issue, because they were doing a brisk business of repeat and new customers. I kid you not a lady apologized for jumping the line to just look at the steam line. I'm sure she played the middle age lady high on weed in a Tyler Perry movie. I wanted to ask her if that was her but she was deciding on her lunch very intensely. She got her tray and sat down to attack her meal in a way that said leave me alone. The facility is clean and organized. The owner is on top of the kitchen when trays are running low. She is making sure her line moves quickly. For $13 and change for a meat and two I will be back. Just not soon. There are items available not on the daily menu. For instance they had spaghetti and seafood lasagna.

i really do not want to tell you how spectacular this food is nor do i want to tell you how…read moremassive the portions are or how welcoming the whole staff is or how reasonable the prices are no i do not want to tell you these things because i want to keep this hidden gem all to myself

Some of the best Cajun food I've had in a while. We had the frog legs(awesome), gator bites(sooo…read moretender), fried plantains(seasoned beautifully) for starters. For dinner I had the Gumbo and my girlfriend had the salad with shrimp, crab, and crawfish. The gumbo was seasoned excellently and tasted just how I make it at home in like 7 hours. My girlfriend's salad was amazing with the homemade ranch. We came in late and the service was still top notch. Finished off with banana pudding and my girlfriend said it was the best she's ever had. We were just in town for the weekend but to anyone looking for a place, do it!

The Bright Star Restaurant is an absolute Alabama institution, and it never disappoints. From the…read moremoment you walk in, you feel the history, consistency, and pride that only comes from decades of doing things the right way. The standout--every single time--is the tenderloin. Perfectly cooked, unbelievably tender, and full of flavor without needing anything fancy. It's the kind of steak that reminds you why simple, well-executed food always wins. Pair it with their classic sides and you understand why generations keep coming back. Service is warm, professional, and exactly what you hope for in a place like this. If you're looking for trendy, keep scrolling--but if you want timeless quality, comfort, and one of the best tenderloins around, The Bright Star is the gold standard.

Being a Bessemer native, this was my first visit to the Bright Star. I came for a birthday dinner…read moreduring a Friday night. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time. The waitress was friendly and we received our food in a reasonable time. I ordered the stuff snapper with a grand lemon drop for my drink. The lemon drop was okay. It wasn't the best I have had. It was a little too strong for me. The snapper was nice. The stuffing was a crab and shrimp dressing and the fish was topped with crab. Good experience and evening with friends

Not sure if I just came on an off night but we did not have a good experience. The music was loud…read moreenough that you couldn't even hear yourself think, it took 35 minutes for us to get our food and to top it off, the steak I ordered medium rare came as well done and dry as they come. To top it off. The only thing flavor wise was a crap load of salt. Service was fine, which I guess it better be when they automatically charge a 20% tip. Wont be coming back. Especially since my stomach ached in the morning.

Great place! Nicely…read moredecorated, had a tasty margarita. We ordered salads, they were fresh and wonderful. Service was excellent. Go out back and see the outdoor lounging area with a bar and lots of nice seating This place is a gem!

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.

This place seriously impressed me from start to finish. The wings are the real star. They're loaded…read morewith flavor in every bite, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. You can tell they don't just toss on sauce and call it a day. Every wing is juicy, well-seasoned, and completely satisfying. The burgers are also excellent. Big, flavorful, and done right. Unlike a burger I had here before (a long time ago lol), the ones I've had since aren't messy or falling apart halfway through eating. They're cooked well, hold together nicely, and actually let you enjoy the flavors without wearing half of it home. The sides and drinks take things to another level. The peach tea is smooth, refreshing, and sweet, sweet, sweeeeeeet. It pairs perfectly with the food. And the Cajun ranch cheese fries are incredible. Delicious fries, bold seasoning, creamy ranch, and just the right amount of cheese. They're SO addictive in the best way. On top of the great food, the people here truly make the experience better. Everyone is kind, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. You don't feel rushed or ignored. They take the time to make sure your order is right and that you're enjoying everything. Overall, this spot checks every box. Amazing wings, solid burgers, standout sides, great drinks, and friendly service. It's the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit

Okay the wings were good but I didn't order 40 wings and that's what I got!…read more I ordered 10 wings and 2 orders of chicken fried rice. Instead of them letting me know they ran out, they just sent me 40 wings. You can't just send people the wrong food without an explanation. I'm south Asian and needed some rice yesterday. But if you want to eat whatever they want to give you, this is the place for you lol. The lemon pepper wings were really good though. These wings are mini sized. Each wing has two bites in them. I liked it because it was easy to finish 10 of them. If that's not your thing, skip this place.

They lived up to expectations! EVERYBODY has been buzzing about Oceans. This is my 3rd visit to try…read morethis place. First time, line was wrapped. Y'all already know, you peel off. Second time, we waited 15 mins, then they decided to change the grease . That a wonderful idea and we appreciate it, but time will not allow 20 more minutes? Yikes. Third time is the charm. Drive thru closed, so we walked right in, it's good we did. It's clean in here. And, here comes everybody right behind us. Whew. Ladies inside at the counter, real nice! What about the food? Glad you ask, DELICIOUS! That's why they crowded. Folks know they want this grease. I got the perch and wings combo with onion rings and Bae got the whiting and wings with fries. Yum, baby, yum. We both got can drinks. Y'all already know, it's far. But, I'll be back!!

I was visiting my brother end of September for a week who is a baptist pastor. A few of his…read moremembers (3) took me to this restaurant. I like seafood and the meal was good along with the red velvet cake which was moist and the pink lemonade.

The Food is Delicious‼ The restaurant is always clean‼ The owner interacts with the customers &…read moremakes you feel welcome...Truly Good Soulfood...I've been eating their food for several years; if ever a complaint...the owner handles it right away...They have Dine In, Carry Out, Delivery via delivery apps...I highly recommend‼

The food was too salty Potato salad tasted like it was…read morepurchased from Walmart Yam's were crunchy and undercooked Corn Bread was Jiffy all the way Oxtails, I received 2 in my order Website is priced at 26.99, but they upped the price in-store to 29.99 I can go on and on sorry it's disgusting just trash customer service sucks not even a Thank You She gave me my receipt and said .."Here you go"

I am Bessemer born & raised & have always heard of moms deli but never stopped by the restaurant a…read morefriend of mine ordered hot wings for an event and once I tasted them I had to come see for myself they were ridiculously good & the visit was long overdue they're not too far from the historic Snits Snider stadium small lot but parking is good no thrills ambiance wise we were in and out not many tables for dining but the service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious we only got hot wings but they offer whole wings burgers fish phillys crablegs and more great prices the wings were devoured so I apologize for no pics highly recommended if you're ok with visiting the hood

No frills local spot in Bessemer that offers a variety of items such as wings, Philly cheesesteaks,…read morefried fish and more. When I got here I groaned a little because there was a long line and I was hungry. However, the line moved quickly and I got my meal in record time. Ordering was easy and the people up front were super nice. Did I mention the food came out quick? It was just as delicious as it was quick. I went with an order of the Asian zing wings. They were sauced up the way I like it and the chicken itself was crispy and juicy. The sauce itself was unique and bold. I had a spoon to eat the leftover sauce on my to-go container. A coworker of mine had the Philly. While I didn't try it I can verify that based off their reaction that it was incredible. There's not many tables to eat here, as this seems more of the place to grab a lunch to go. I see more visits in my future!

My Dad had to have a burger from the place my Mom kept raving about me taking her to when they…read morestopped by for a brief visit. Naturally... I took him. He ordered The Triple Lindy with fries and I ordered the Texan with tots. Can't forget the foxtrot sauce for our sides. He enjoyed his visit and said he'd return. Service was top notch, per usual. Food was made fresh to order.

Wife had the Texan, it had jalapeños and bacon . Very good burger not too greasy, patty was…read moreseasoned well but the kicker was the chipotle sauce. Would recommend. The patty melt was fabulous. The onions and meat meshed well together. Great patty melt that was dripping grease. The tots were great but please add more sauce the queso was good but the sauce was amazing. Every bite should have sauce on it. Fries were well seasoned and crispy. Satisfied with my meal and would def come back, love the ambiance.