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    Full Moon BBQ

    3.1 (89 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gabe P.

    07/17/25 I decided to stop by for lunch and utilize the drive thru. My order was taken quickly and the lady had a friendly tone. It did take slightly longer to get my order as there wasn't anyone else in the drive thru ahead of me. I love their onion rings and they did not disappoint today! The regular pork sandwich was nice too; the bun got a little mushy towards the end. I typically only get ribs from here but they have not been good lately. Overall , I was pleased with my food today. Yummmmmm

    Rick N.

    I'm not sure if it's because I stopped in at night, but the staff was friendly. The lady at the register was patient with me while i tried deciding what to get. She even suggested my two sides: creamy mad n cheese and baked beans. The lady that brought me my food made sure i had everything, and one of the gentlemen bussing tables checked in with me. The place was clean, and i could see the pride in the state universities decorating the walls. The food came out hot. The portions are crazy here. The pulled pork was tasty, but the smoke flavor was on the wall side. The bbq sauce was delicious. The sweetness didn't overpower the vinegar and vice versa. The Mac n cheese was creamy and hot. The baked beans were good but a little thicker than I'm used to and a little to sweet for me. Overall, my experience was great!

    Sadie W.

    Love the food here but the customer service I experienced last night was horrible!! I was going to go to the drive thru but I saw the line was long and decided to go in. I walk in and no customers are in line so I head straight to the register. There are 2 teenagers behind the counter and I'm just standing.....looking around....waiting... The girl behind the register tells "hey you got a customer". I turn around and there's a young man walking behind me and he yells out "nah I'm going to the bathroom". By now I'm like did he just yell that out?? Still looking around at who's going to take my order and the 2 teenagers are still behind the counter goofing off. Finally the young man decides to take my order. By now I'm just ready to go because I was so annoyed. As I'm placing my order the young girl is telling him what to do. I'm thinking to myself instead of goofing off you could've been taking my order. I ordered the large bbq chicken sandwich with extra pickles. While I'm waiting the young girl gets behind the young man and starts dancing up on him with her tongue out. I wanted to ask for a refund so bad but decide not to. I understand teenagers need jobs but in that same instance, they need to know how to act at their jobs. I really do like the food here but I probably won't be back because the lack of customer service.

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    James F.

    Full Moon is part one of our road trip adventures in trying BBQ styles from other states. What really started this was my buddy had never heard of Alabama "White Sauce". I'm a native Texan and have judged BBQ competitions in the past. Full Moon has accolades from Huffington Post and Ebony Magazine claiming top 10 BBQ in the US; even says it right there on your drink cup! WOW, and no, no, and no. First up is the St. Louis style Ribs; my personal favorite actually. Ribs were nice but perhaps slightly undercooked. You look for that perfect tear off the bone; versus an overcooked rib where the meat just falls off at touch. It was close to perfection; more than most places can muster these days. Thinking back, I may have had Alabama White once in the past. FM's Chicken paired gloriously with the sauce. Adjacent diner described it as a thicker more subtle ranch with a mayo like consistency. Onto the Pulled Pork which was dry as sandpaper. Dipping it in the BBQ sauce helped somewhat but it was a fail for the $11 I spent on 1/2lb. I always write who judges a BBQ restaurant by sides; in this case it helped them get to a three star rating for this visit. Deviled Eggs as an actual side instead of an appetizer upcharge was brilliant. Other sides like Collards, Mac N Cheese, Onion Rings, and Baked Beans rounded out solid dishes. Onto the "famous" Cookies; they weren't that good either. Seems like they had been made the day before; too crisp and tough. We bought a bag of 6 (?) to share and we threw the rest away.

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    John G.

    Great tasting ribs. Well cooked, nice bite. Baked beans were sweet. Fried okra was perfect.

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    Samuel P.

    After trying Full Moon several time, I came to a conclusion that I'm a picky eater when it comes to eating bbq. It seems like there ribs don't have any type of flavor or seasoning in my opinion. There bbq sauce is more thin than thick which I'm a custom to having. I do appreciate them having good side items like there collard greens and they have some delicious key lime pie. Customer service is always pleasant every time I'm here, but I will be trying a different food item the next go around.

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    5 months ago

    Great food and great service! Love the decoration and pictures of the teams in Alabama!

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    10 months ago

    The catfish is amazing!!! Service is usually slow but I'm not in a rush. Squash casserole is mush!

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    10 months ago

    Food was good, big portions. Service was fast and everyone really nice. The dining room attendant did a great job.

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    Most of the time good food. Kinda high priced but typical. Drive through is usually slow but we expect that.

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    Fast and friendly service. The chopped poke is awesome with squash casserole. Casserole is only available on Wednesday and Sunday.

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    2 years ago

    Love the cheese biscuits! Service is always great, super friendly and so many great choices!

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    full moon bbq is really tasty and delicious. The affordable prices and the quality ingredients will keep anyone coming back.

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    2 years ago

    Greatest barbecue ever! Great service! Great atmosphere And hope to be back soon.great brisket as well very tender and moist.

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    The Southern Kitchen & Bar

    3.6(653 reviews)
    13.2 mi
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    In town for a conference and the restaurant was a block from my hotel…read more Inside is very casual. Kinda bar-like with a nice restaurant vibe! We sat at the bar since it was packed. Service at the bar was good considering every seat at the bar was taken. We ordered our food and it was out within 15-20 minutes. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken, but subbed the sides for the whole fried okra and Gouda grits. When I say those grits and okra hit.....somebody in that kitchen knows what they're doing! The chicken breasts were juicy and flavorful. The spice level was typical for Nashville hot chicken, which I sometimes I can't take. But I loved the flavor so much I couldn't stop eating it. I will eat here again when I return to the city!

    I found The Southern Kitchen & Bar completely through Yelp and the Yelp reviews, and I am glad I…read moredid. When I came in, the place was crowded, which is usually a very good sign. It had a good energy right away. I had been looking at a few things on the menu and was really going back and forth. I was interested in the hot chicken, the Brussels sprouts, and also the ribeye Philly cheesesteak. They told me both were really good, and I ended up going with the ribeye Philly cheesesteak. Great choice. I also got a side salad with the chipotle ranch dressing and that was very good too. Picture below. For dessert, I was planning on getting the key lime pie, because that is usually my move, but Hayden my server talked me into trying the blueberry cobbler cheesecake instead. I am glad he did. It was very good. Picture below. Between the crowded room, the good service, and the food, this was a very strong experience all the way around. I am giving The Southern Kitchen & Bar 5 stars.

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    Gabriella's

    4.5(20 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    My first time at Gabriella's was recently. This place gets really busy..... fast! When I arrived,…read more there were about 2 ppl already present and ordering at the hot bar. It's kind of hard to tell what all the food options are, so I had to ask what some stuff was. I managed to get a meat and 2 instead of a meat and 5! There were quite a few veggie options that looked amazingly delicious! I do not recommend coming here hungry or hangry. Ok, sooo I love meat loaf so naturally that's what I got. I also got collards and cornbread dressing & yes they had cranberry sauce. Everything was good tasting. The meatloaf was a little sweet to my taste so I probably wouldn't order it again. The veggies were not over seasoned or overcooked. I will definitely comeback here bc there is still just so much I wanna try. The staff is nice and took care of the crowd. I even witnessed them give a person in need food, as they were about to dig in the restaurant's garbage can outside for scraps. Made me count my blessings.. all of them! There is street parking only. I didn't have any issues parking on a Sunday afternoon. The inside of this restaurant is not big but I was comfortable dining in.

    Good southern food on a Sunday afternoon while visiting. Couldn't tell from the Yelp pictures but…read moreit's a really small restaurant with food displayed buffet style behind the clear partition that they serve you in a container. Only about 3 people at a time can hold inside before it's starts getting crowded. It stay pretty busy. Options are 1 meat with two sides or 2 meats with three sides combination. A la cart is available as well. They have ice tea or lemonade drinks in a cup that they also serve you. Lemonade was good. There's a very small counter to pay after you order. Fry chicken is tasty with perfect crisp. Collard greens were seasoned well and perfect texture. Yams (my favorite) was perfect - flavorful, not too sweet and firm but not hard. Both of us thought the Black eyed peas looked really good but taste bland. I would have preferred it without the Okra. I didn't see that when I ordered. One in our group commented the meat loaf was good. The dressing was really good too - well seasoned and tasty. After paying there's a dining area for self seating. It serves the purpose to sit and eat but definitely could use sprucing up along with the restrooms. Please seriously consider! It would make the experience much more pleasant to enjoy their delicious food. I took off two stars for that reason and yes it's that unpleasant as the tables/chairs are also too clustered together. The chairs don't fit around the table properly. Overall good southern food at a reasonable price and recommended. Skip dining in if you don't have too. Just my two cents.

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    4.7(587 reviews)
    13.6 mi
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    The menu had a good variety of options including fish, hamburgers, chicken, and more, though I…read moredidn't notice any salad options available. Parking is primarily street parking in the area, but there is also a public parking deck nearby. I'm unsure what the current cost is for the deck, but it's worth knowing if you're visiting during a busier time. I ordered the fish tacos with black beans and chose the cheese grits as my second side. Everything tasted fresh and had lots of flavor. The real star of the meal, though, was the sweet potato cake. It was incredibly moist and delicious. Honestly, I could've eaten four of them without shame or hesitation. My colleagues ordered burgers and fries. They both really enjoyed their burgers, but neither cared much for the fries. They had also requested a couple additional items after the food arrived, but those items never made it to the table. The decor is bright and fun, though it didn't quite seem to match the style of food being served. Just my personal observation. They also have a robot that helps deliver the food alongside the servers, which felt a little unexpected for the casual atmosphere and southern comfort food vibe. They were fairly busy since it was lunchtime on a Friday, but the wait really wasn't bad at all. Would I go back? Yes. Was it my absolute favorite? No. But there were definitely things I enjoyed, especially that sweet potato cake that nearly made me consider ordering dessert first next time.

    I specifically chose Yo' Mama's because I'd heard great things about the food and also wanted to…read moresupport a Black-owned business -- and I'm so glad I did because the food absolutely did not disappoint. We ordered the hot chicken sandwich with a side of coleslaw, and both were packed with flavor. The slaw was light, crisp, and not overloaded with mayo, with just a slight peppery kick that made it incredibly tasty. The hot chicken sandwich itself wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but it was finger-licking good -- juicy, well-seasoned, and satisfying down to the last crumb. We truly enjoyed every bite. The ambience with its bright green, purple and white colors added to the experience. The restaurant was lively and full of people, which is always a good sign. I also caught glimpses of other patrons' dishes, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked just as delicious as what we ordered. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Staff members seemed genuinely happy to be there and kept things moving smoothly. The location is right in the heart of downtown Bhama, so parking is metered street parking, but the prices were reasonable and worth it for the quality and uniqueness of the food. Overall, this spot delivered on food, atmosphere, and service. Big thumbs up from me -- I'll definitely be back!

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    The Essential - Sourdough bread with French butter.

    The Essential

    4.4(494 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    This morning, Sunday, February 15, 2026; My wife and I went to "The Essentials" for Sunday, Brunch…read more I have not eaten at "The Essentials" for a few years now. We don't like going out on holidays like Valentines Day so we usually do something the day after. Food: I got the Steak & Eggs. They were great. I did think the "Potato Cake" on the plate was a bit dry but I did eat it all. I was surprised that no Toast was provided for this item. Just an after thought. My wife go the Banana Bread French Toast. She also loved it. Service: This is where "The Essentials" understands what their clients want. Our server was outstanding. I looked around and felt the entire staff really knew how to work with their guests. Refreshing. Ambiance: At first, I thought the restaurant was a bit noisy. Yet my wife and my conversation was not strained. The Ambiance was upscale casual. Value: I thought the prices were a bit high yet the real story was, once I was finished, my mind was asking when the next time I would return. Cost a meal is in direct portion to how much you enjoyed it. I enjoyed my meal very much. Eat well, Drink well and stay healthy.

    This is a great spot in Birmingham. The menu was not clear, but the staff worked with us to figure…read moreout what they could make without seed oils and gluten-free options. I ended up with a bunless burger. The Caesar salad with chicken was my first choice, but both the dressing and the chicken had seed oils - not good. Still, the vibe was great, and we made the best of what was available. Thanks to the chef for working with us.

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    Paramount - Downtown Birmingham

    4.3(477 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$

    I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

    We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

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    4.3(132 reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$

    My absolute favorite meat and three (or two) Birmingham restaurant. With each visit the food is…read moreconstantly being cooked and rotated out to refill the cafeteria style options of the day. Each plate is always served fresh and hot. It has also quickly become my Dad's favorite as well. Conveniently located on the edge of downtown but away from the hustle and bustle of Med Center. The tables are constantly being cleaned and there is always a place to sit even during peak hours. The food options will make your taste buds sing "Hallelujah" it's SO good. Even writing this post is making me want some of their perfectly prepared fried chicken. They also offer a separate Brunch menu on Saturday.

    Some friends and I recently came here for Saturday morning brunch. This was our second time…read moreattending brunch at Ted's. The staff and owners are always so welcoming and fun to engage with. The Teds traditional breakfast is what we all ordered. See pics. I liked the meal overall. I wish the eggs were prepared a little more on the medium side. They were a little too runny. I don't recommend the mimosas as they just tastes like normal orange juice. Unfortunately, they use Cooks brut. That's terrible! Totally not worth the $10, skip the mimosas and get some water or coffee. Ted's has been around for a long time and definitely worth stopping by for some yummy brunch or lunch!

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    Just a few weeks earlier, Ted's celebrated its 50th anniversary. Today's decor would not be out of place back then.

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