Solid meat and 3/soul food option in the vicinity of the Bessemer courthouse…read more They're doing it right in here. Good selection of things ranging from your standard stuff to some more adventurous options. Big portions. Quick, friendly service. Lots of windows so good natural light and an open feel. Easy parking. Priced reasonably. All the seasonings. A good option if you're looking for a quality meal and you're in the market for some serious comfort food. If you're in this area don't second guess it.

The food is pretty good and they offer meat and veggies as well as other menu items. The service…read morewas friendly and prompt. My only complaint is the prices on their drinks. $5 for a large tea. It's 32 oz and seems high for little more than a cup of sugar water also if you get bread with your meal don't get the corn bread. As a true southern boy I know good cornbread and they don't have any. For my plate which consisted of beef tips mash potatoes and peas, large drink it was right at $18. The portions are large so maybe it's not such a bad price, and if you drink water it's not bad at all.

My wife had seen this place posted on social media, so we decided to make the drive out there one…read moreevening. Anytime there's steaks on the menu, I'm happy to give it a go. Nice, laid-back place that's probably pretty convenient if you don't live closer to Calera, Alabaster, etc. Staff was pretty friendly, and the steak was cooked exactly as requested. They've got a porch outside that looks like it would be a nice place to sit when the weather is cooler.

Always nice and order is always correct . They post daily specials on Facebook and keep it updated…read moreso check them out !

We like this place and find it to be quirky in a way that pleases. We have made a few visits in a…read moreshort time and already understand where to look on the menu for best results. The food is a little heavy and we recommend sharing a lot of things. This is just where food and fun live harmoniously. We look forward to coming again. Service here is warm and friendly, bring a smile to share.

Best burger in Birmingham!! Yes that is a bold statement, but I stand by it…read more The burgers here are LEGIT. And they are consistently GOOD. We eat here A LOT. Probably 3-4 times a month with our family of 5. We've likely had everything on the menu. And it's all just really very good. Literally all of it. I'm a big foodie, so I don't just throw around this kind of truth . It's rare that a restaurant is consistent in the food quality, but The Ridge has it. It has that old school "Cheers" kind of vibe. They remember names, they make jokes, they have fun- the staff is just fantastic. It's why you see a lot of the same customers in there on a Friday night. The draft beer selection changes frequently and there's always a lot of good choices. The fries recently changed and they are fried potato PERFECTION. But the fries before that were also excellent (and so were the fries before that ) If you want good food, this is where you go! Our favorites: The Rebel Yell The Ridgeline Flank Steak Salad, sliced thin Cahaba King Jam Gouda burger (also try it with chicken) Nashville hot fingers Fried fish tacos

Big Doon's has a friendly, down-home vibe that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in…read more The staff are genuinely hospitable and bring a nice personal touch to the experience. As for the food, the ribs though advertised as incredibly tender were good but didn't quite live up to the hype. They weren't tough, but they also weren't that "falling-off-the-bone" kind of tender many rib I look for. The baked beans were solid and flavorful enough to complement the meal. The fried okra had a great crisp texture, clearly fried with care, but it was missing any noticeable seasoning, which made it feel a bit flat flavor-wise. Overall, Big Doon's offers a friendly atmosphere and satisfying comfort food, though the kitchen could take the flavor up a notch to match the warmth of the service.

Good BBQ from a family owned business! Big Doons rib sandwich was so good a saucy! The staff was…read moresuper friendly and helpful. I can tell the family took pride in their food. I enjoyed the food and will definitely be back!

O' Taste & See Update: Heavy Plates Still Delivering…read more I previously called this the "Home of the Heavy Plates," and after another visit, that title still fits. This time we came back because O' Taste & See now has a dining area and we wanted to eat inside. One surprise was that they were open today because they are usually closed on Saturdays. This happened to be the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend. Walking in, it was immediately obvious they were busy. There was a steady flow of carryout and DoorDash orders moving through, and several people were waiting. One suggestion that would help future customers is clearer communication on where the ordering line begins. Customers waiting for food and customers ordering blended together a little. A simple standing sign would probably help. Despite the crowd, from placing our order until checkout took about 17 minutes, which was efficient considering the traffic they were handling. I ordered the ribs with potato salad and baked beans. The ribs were smoked well with good tenderness and a sauce that had the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the meat. The potato salad needed a little salt and pepper for my taste, but after that it landed much better. The homemade baked beans had good flavor. My wife ordered the oxtails with collard greens and mac and cheese. The oxtails were tender and had a unique seasoning profile that she described as having an almost Indian-like flavor profile. The mac and cheese was creamy and good, and the greens paired well with the cornbread. My wife even mixed the greens and cornbread together. The Country Punch was good and refreshing with the meal. My wife originally wanted the red velvet cake without nuts, but they were sold out. I stepped in and handled dessert responsibilities myself . One observation my wife made was interesting. The dining area gives off more of a fine dining vibe than expected for a soul food spot. The space feels more elevated and polished. However, we were still served in to-go containers and our punch came out in a half-gallon style container. The atmosphere and presentation felt a little disconnected. Not necessarily bad, just somewhat inconsistent. The food says one thing and the dining presentation says another. One thing worth mentioning is value. Two meat-and-three plates, two drinks, and one dessert came to $73.79. That definitely puts O' Taste & See toward the higher end of soul food pricing. However, the portions are heavy, the meats are quality, and the homemade sides help justify much of that price. Not necessarily an everyday stop for many families, but the food quality delivered. Food was on point.

OMG!!! This food was cooked with love. I went to pick up my dad a meal for Father's Day. I waited…read moreabout an hour but it was nice and cool inside. The place had a sitting area the hostess and the staff was nice. The food was so good and you have an enough for at least two days. Well worth the trip to Crestwood.

With Hoover Restaurant Week in full swing , my mom and me decided to give Hoover Steaks & Wines a…read moretry. I'm so glad that we did. We received amazing service and had a great overall experience. Our server, Eron did a great job with answering any questions we had. He took our drink and food orders quickly. I really enjoyed the restaurant week special steak flight $30. The three different cuts were ny strip, ribeye & sirloin. I opted for medium rare as the temperature- steak was juicy and prepared just right. My mom had a pastrami sandwich & house chips!!! She enjoyed her meal & had some leftovers. Those house chips were delicious! This isn't a huge place but definitely comfortable. You can purchase cuts of meats, sides, wines to go. I really like that you can pick your cook of meat and they will prepare it for you in house. You pay the per lb price plus $15, which isn't bad. I plan to return back to HS&W to try their Sunday brunch! During HRW you can also get: $5 Alabama light $5 Bubbly Cheers & Happy Eats!

We came here for dinner after hearing good reviews. This is basically a butcher and wine shop where…read morethey have a few tables where you can eat. They have table service though so that's nice. I'd you want you can pick your steak out of the case and they will cook it for you. They have flights of wine and steak! My husband decided to try the steak flight. I got a cheese steak that actually had whiz on it. Surprised to see that since that is usually just a Philly thing. It was a good steak sandwich. I would come here again for lunch not dinner as I think if you want a nice dinner you want a nice dinner atmosphere. This is more giving lunch vibes. Overall a good experience.

Great brunch and even better service!…read more We nearly missed the 2p brunch cutoff, but our waitress got us seated right away so we could get our orders in. That kind of hospitality goes a long way! We tried the blueberry pancakes with sausage, the buttermilk pancakes, the Lamuese omelette, and the hashbrown sticks. Everything came out hot and satisfying, and the hashbrown sticks were a fun side. Service was excellent from start to finish. Can't wait to come back and try the brunch happy hour, with $6 mimosas and $7 Bloody Marys!

I came here again on a Sunday at 11 for brunch with my friends. When I arrived, I was seated pretty…read morequickly and we had 5 of us. I started off with a pineapple, orange juice mimosa that was very delicious and refreshing. If you aren't already aware, this used to be an elementary school, which makes it even more interesting to me. I have the crabcakes Benedict as I've had before. It's so delicious with the hash brown sticks. As we were sitting, there did get busier however our server Jackie S was very attentive. I will definitely be back. I do like that they're white tablecloths as it makes it feel like a more fancier restaurant. I did visit the bathrooms, which are for all the businesses in this building and it was clean. If you haven't yet, been here for brunch or dinner I highly suggest checking it out.

Nettie B's brought their food truck to a local neighborhood, so I thought I'd give it a try…read more I got the Chicken Philly and fries. That sandwich was *packed* with meat. The photos don't do justice. Staff was super nice, though I know they were roasting in there with the summer weather. Look forward to seeing them again nearby.

Oh, the food was amazing. I got the quesadilla burger (plain, except for the sauce) and the fried…read moreokra. Never had a burger trapped inside a cheese-filled grilled quesadilla before. And that burger didn't stand a chance -- I savored every single bite. And the okra? The perfect compliment. It was fresh, battered with just the right flavoring, fried to the perfect balance of soft & crunch. And that container was packed with it! The service was on par with the food -- it was a joy chatting with Ms. Nettie B and her daughter. I know it must have been stifling inside that truck with grills grilling and fryers frying in full force, but they were both so pleasant! Mouthwateringly scrumptious meal. Customer service excelled. If you ever see this food truck parked and open for business, do yourself a solid and stop. You'll thank yourself for it.