When coming back to Birmingham, a friend and I, always have lunch and a few beers. The location…read morechanges, but the story stays the same. This has been one of our locations three times now, and I'm beginning to wonder why it's not been more. Service during the day is casual, sit where you like, here's a menu, back in 5. The food selection is BBQ tastic, and is served very similarly to the big states places, on a little red tray. Nice but small craft beer selection, nice range of cocktails and spirits. There's even PBR if you're looking for the complete USA experience. My friend always goes for the Buffalo Black burger, which I have to say is phenomenal. I've varied and gone for the brisket one, and the pulled pork meal. Sides include "loaded" chilli cheese fries - which deserve a mention on their own. Burnt ends (side of more meat please!) and 'slaw. It's all been good, I've not experienced a bad bit of food there. Price isn't bad, for two of us last time it was £45. That was for the two burgers, burnt ends, mac n cheese, chilli cheese fries, and four beers. I'd like to see something like a Nashville hot chicken plate on the menu with the BBQ stuff, but other than that, this place is wonderful. It sells all of the things I like. Bravo. I didn't even notice it was a Bitters' and Twisted place until I read it here..

Another completely unique venue for Bitters and Twisted. Buffalo & Rye is new to the Bennetts Hill…read morescene, and a few doors down from sister venue Bodega. This place generated a ton of buzz before the doors were opened mid November, so naturally I wanted to try it! After stalking their Facebook, it seemed the best time to grab a table and avoid long waits was right at opening. My dining partner and I turned up shortly after noon on a Saturday and were seated immediately. The first thing i noticed is how intimate the venue is. There really is only a handful of tables. We opted for our own high top table as stools aren't the most comfortable seating. The menu is simple and specific. I'd check it out ahead of time so you know what you're in for. I thought the servers were great. Timing of food, not as great. They were rammed but we were the first people sat for the afternoon so I'd expect less of a wait than 25 minutes for starters. We shared some wings and beef chili cheese fries. Now, I am from Buffalo, NY. The chicken wing capitol of the world. We invented and perfected chicken wings. Its hard to compete with our wings in this country. Back to the review, here the wings were left still attached which I kinda liked. Usually you find the drums and flats separated so this was actually a nice change up. I do think they needed more sauce. Ours were nice and crispy but dry. Overall they were a nice choice for a starter. Ooh and the cheese fries are lovely and served in a little baking tin. As for my main, I had a buttermilk chicken sandwich which was juicy and crispy goodness. The roll was a bit too hard for my liking. I left most of it on my plate. But the chicken was amazing. Random fact about me: I love pickles or gherkins as you Brits call them. It's always a nice surprise to see a place over here serving pickles. I asked for some on my sandwich and only got one tiny piece. Step up your pickle game Buffalo & Rye! I almost forgot to mention the cocktails!! Such wild and crazy concoctions here. I tried a grape fizz and red kool aid inspired drink. Grape fizz blew me away. Kool aid was a bit uninspiring. Not as sweet or flavorful as I imagined. There's also milkshakes that looked wonderful. Sadly I was too full for one. I really liked this place. Although I can't see myself visiting it as often as the other BnTs, it's still worth a pop in. Plan accordingly. It's busy!

With out a doubt, my kids favourite eating place. The food is well priced and although it take on…read morethe role similar to a service station, it is a great venue to sit and chill with a meal and doesn't feel rushed at all. Good service, and the fact that they operate a 20% discount for emergency services and armed forces is always nice. The milkshake here are rather pricey (£4-£5 range) they are made with real ice cream and are well worth the money and I recommend you give them a shot. Possibly the only restaurant for miles that sells Root Beer...my absolute favourite!

As most reviewers have said, this is a great little place to eat. Good American food in an…read moreauthentic environment. It's like a big Airstream trailer! Staff friendly, and endless coffee. God bless America!

Nice canal side pub. Good food good beer what else could you ask for. I have been here for Quiz…read morenight a few times and as an American, I am pleased to say the quizzes are fairly balanced for the international guest. Yes it helps to have a Brit on the team but for the most part I was able to hold my own. If you are there in the summer, you must enjoy the patio. This pub boasts a neat location offering a bit of waterside dining and drinking in the Midlands.

we went here for lunch with our two dogs and we were welcomed in with a smile. The beer was well…read morekept, with a nice selection of real ales. My wife had the soup, and I had the steak and Stilton baguette, and both were very tasty.

So, having had luck with recommendations from Ben C before, I thought it best I check this place…read moreout on a day in Kings Heath. Now, I was meeting Ben for lunch at Veg Out (see http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/veg-out-cafe-birmingham?hrid=GgI2cmA6RaEsO8pLKdk1Aw), I didn't actually eat here - I just grabbed a coffee to visit and soak up the ambiance (being your intrepid Yelp Community Manager). Al's Diner is just off the main stretch of Kings Heath and opposite York Road. It's easy to spot, with it's American vibe and bright red exterior. As you might guess from the name, it's got a bit of a "happy days" vibe to it. From the red and white patterned work surfaces to old school Americana prints and design touches, it's all very sweet. As I say, I just popped in for a hot drink - but I will definitely pop back in for a burger at some point! The burgers looked huge and were priced around £2.50 (without fries) making it a bargain! They also had a great selection of sweet treats on the menu at similarly reasonable prices. My coffee wasn't the best (it was served with UHT milk), but that's not why you would visit normally. I grabbed a coffee and a can of cola and I believe it came to around £2.20 - which is a bit of a steal really. I was served with a smile and felt welcome throughout my whole visit (despite taking up a whole booth just to drink my coffee and do some work). I probably wouldn't travel all the way to Kings Heath to visit, but I urge you to pop in if you are based around here. If I was down here for the day, I would 100% make a date with one of their calorific treats for lunch or dinner.

At one time I counted 12 places that you could get chicken and chips from between The Sun at The…read moreStation and The Pear Tree. It doesn't take much imagination to offer something original in the ways of fast food. Al's Diner have spotted a niche in the market and jumped right in. They serve burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and deserts in such authentic US surroundings, (NYC print wall paper, state-side memorabilia authentic shake-bar stools) that you half expect Arthur Fonzarelli to enter stage right with a 'Hey!' and start asking 'bout Richey. This place is very popular with tweens, who have claimed it as their own space to meet, hang out and gaze out of the window while supping a shake. Others like to drop in for a pre-pub snack before hitting the High Street. Families are catered for too, and on a Friday evening they take time out from busy schedules for some quality informal dining time together. Those who believe that 'It's Dork To Eat Pork' can join in as the hot-dogs here are made with beef. In fact, the whole menu is Halal. Service with a smile comes as standard, and they'll tweak meals to suit you. There's a level of community and philanthropy going on here which is hard to beat. If you haven't got an Uncle Sam then you can find a surrogate family member in Al.

OMG this is the real deal Anyone who loves 50's/rockabilly and a great time head to this wonderful…read morediner in Derbyshire The food is wonderful, burgers that are thick and meaty, and if you love fries you get a whole bucket full here, the choice of milkshakes are amazing ( try the resses cup one) and be sure to leave space for the wonderful desserts The music is just the way rockabilly should be played loud and jumping, the decor has to be seen to be believed, and the staff are the friendliest ever, even dressing in the 50's retro look Try this wonderful diner You'll call back time and again.

Second time I've visited, so a relative authority now. Second visits are never as good as the…read morefirst, however, which is a shame. The novelty wears off and the subject leaves itself open to criticism. Smaller, smellier and more tacky than I remembered, the burgers tasted worse and the portions felt smaller (although this is not necessarily a bad thing). Poor quality patties rendered what was an enjoyable experience worse than it should have been and a thin lining of grease over everything made the whole charade feel dirty. My 1/2lb beef and bacon was mediocre and my companion's pepperoni, tomato and cheese tasted like a cheap pizza; my sister's blue cheese was nice, however this was in no doubt due to the sauce managing to disguise the flavour of their value frozen burgers. What saved the meal were the fantastic milkshakes (Oreo, peanut butter and Irish cream, the latter turning out to be the favourite) and the ridiculous peanut butter crunch sundae, the toffee apple pie leaving us disappointed. £20 per head, which is what you expect to pay for a novelty such as this, and which is why this restaurant will manage to survive despite the food failing to live up to the kitsch glamour and the enterprising theme. Restaurants like this should never be harshly judged on their food, and if they are you're missing the point. It's about the experience, the novelty and the ride. It's a nostalgia trip for people who never experienced it first time round; an exalted view through red, white and blue tinted sunglasses at a specific period of Americana that is itself viewed through misty eyes. How many Americans revere and laud the humble pub, jellied eels and Beefeaters? Cliched, over the top and in poor taste, replete with a decaying Mystery Machine and muscle car in the car park (genuinely!), I'll nevertheless come back time and time again. It's enjoyable, and offers us Brits something different, and perhaps more importantly, fun.

I really, really wanted to like this place. The waitstaff was so kind and friendly, and the menu…read morewas so promising... Unfortunately the quality of the food made it a place I'll never visit again. It wasn't just poor, it was nearly inedible. I was hungry, so I ate the side salad (completely bare with no dressing or even a hint of salt or pepper. Just greens), and I really tried to eat the sandwich, but even after slathering it in condiments to mask the flavor of the horrible bacon, I couldn't get it down. Fries were good. Coffee was burnt beyond recognition. I wouldn't eat here again.

A good attempt at an american dinner that does fall a little short…read more However the burger selection is fantastic ! And the wet fries are a heart attack waiting to happen . So if you like generous portions and an awesome indulgent burger this this is the place , but make sure you leave room for the desserts and the thick shakes parking is a little sparse and servers could do with a smile and abit more of an american attitude towards customer service but on the whole a good meal out

Me and a friend came here last week while visiting Coventry. I have never been to a chicago rock…read morecafe before but I was really impressed, as was my friend who said she would go back. We had a few pints and a meal using the £7.95 meal deal (Main meal, Pudding and a pint), The service was great and friendly and I loved the choice of seating (we sat on a very comfortable curved sofa round a table) but there was many other types of seating. The meal was lovely as was the dessert. The decor is interesting and has some iconic music photos from various artists and rock memorabilia. And various TVs dotted around showing music videos with the sound through the Pubs own speakers. I would definately go again!!

Chicago Rock is a chain brand so if you have been to one then you'll know exactly what this one is…read morelike also. It plays your typical music, generalising to appeal to the majority, and with a dancefloor to well dance! If you happen to go a weekend then be expected to pay entry and it can get quite busy. The food here is good, standard prices, and often you can find meal deals on so you get to make the most of it. Day time it makes as a great rest from shopping or work and has a nice laid back atmosphere.

Looking for some American diner style breakfast/brunch spot, Seth S. and I decided to check out…read moreCelebz since another brunch place was closed. The Celebz concept is based on a kitschy stereotype of Americana with quintessential foods like burgers, waffles, fries and milkshakes. I love a good bit of kitsch but Celebz seemed to hit all the wrong notes. The blaring music, loud colors, and cold interior left me feeling like I was on Sunset Strip after a late-night bender in search of greasy garbage to cure my hangover. The vibe, encouraged by Rhianna screaming "bitch better have my money," was starkly contrasted by a grouping of families with small children. Womp womp. When placing our order we learned that the milkshake deal (+£2) advertised with the burgers only applies to the burger meal, requiring you to spend £9 for a sandwich and milkshake, with or without fries. Seth S. got the burger but skipped the milkshake and I decided to get some pancakes and twisty fries instead. Seth's burger and my fries were delivered to the table fairly quickly, but we were almost finished eating before my pancakes arrived. I was disappointed that the pancakes were crepes not American style pancakes in an American themed restaurant, but that's neither here nor there. The twisty fries were perfect - just like some of my favorite from a greasy spoon in NC. The crepe presentation was nice but the flavor underwhelming. Too much egg was used in the batter, and the egg flavor overshadowed the Belgian chocolate drizzle and strawberry filling. If you're in search of an authentic Vegas hangover cure, this is the place for you!

I am big fan of reviewing places on what they are and as an independent American diner I have to…read moregive this place five stars. Located over by Aston uni campus this place is a bit out of the way but when looking for a late night sweet myself and a friend took a wonder over here to see what it was all about. Now I know this place will not be for everyone, it's loud and in your face in terms of design with pictures of the USA and celebrities on the walls. The menu is made up of a range of popular American classics like burgers, milkshakes, pancakes, cookie dough and ice cream. We decided to go for nachos and a cookie dough dessert to share which were both surprisingly good. The nachos had the guacamole and salsa on the side instead of being all over top which is great for a condiment lover like me! The thing that I love about this place is you can easily sit a chill for a few hours eating and drinking on a quiet weekend night off the booze (dry Jan seemed like a good idea at the time) if you are looking for a place to get something sweet with a good range of options this is a great option in the city centre.

Staff were amazing, I am a celiac and the food was amazing, no reaction what so ever…read more Buns could have possibly been steamed? But fall apart bread is the trade off for being a celiac 9/10

Service is amazing! Our waiter was very gentle and kind definitely recommend. As for food it takes…read morea little wait but huge an very yummy!!

This is a brilliant restaurant. Great for families or large groups. Fantastic quality food with…read morehuge portions. The delicious puddings and yummy cocktails are definitely worth trying out. They offer really good service, reasonable prices and are always happy to help with things like birthday cakes. The menu is really well thought out and offers a lot of choice and plenty of scope for extras such as sauces for salads and chips. The main focus of the menu is burgers, but they have such a wide variety you really will be spoilt for choice - just remember to save room for pudding!

Like my previous review on buddies this place does not dissapoint, its a little bigger so better…read morefor large groups but the food is almost exactly the same. There is much less of an atmosphere though