I was finally able to check out wooden city and enjoyed it so much that I went back a couple weeks…read morelater for a friend's birthday! I really like the ambience inside. It gives a great vibe for either a work dinner, a date night, owl or dinner with friends! It's fun and swanky but not over the top. They have a really attractive bar and they have a pizza kitchen that is open, which is always a cool touch. I try to handful of appetizers and I've got to recommend both the jerk cauliflower as well as the brussels sprouts and the Caesar salad was delicious as well. Also, the blistered Hungarian peppers are a must order if you'd like sausage! The meal that I had both times because it was that good was the spicy lamb rigatoni. I might just go back next week and get it again. I like that they have a wide variety of options whether you're looking for a gluten-free meal or something carb heavy like pizza or pasta, but they also have options to fit a variety of budgets from a casual dinner and a burger to more expensive entrées. The servers are very kind and are definitely educated in their wine and food offerings and very hospitable. Since this is located on Morris, a lot of people think parking is difficult down there, but apparently there is a parking lot in the back where you're able to get your ticket validated. I know some of my friends wish they would have known this before. I'll definitely be back and recommend this spot to others wanting a good meal!

My sister and I Just got back from visiting family in Birmingham. We both love food and…read morecocktails....so we spent everyday going to the best restaurants we could find...within a manageable budget. I think the most expensive meal we had was $240.00 which included entrees and wine. Worth every penny...anyway. We stopped in to Wooden City for a couple of appetizers and a glass of wine. We ordered the peel n eat shrimp and the burrata w/ bread pudding! The food was so good we failed to grab a pic. I can absolutely say the experience rates in the top 4 meals I've had in my 66 years on the planet! I was able to capture the beautiful pour of wine we had. Guys come see them! You'll enjoy it for sure. The ladies sitting next to us ordered two entrees each. They ate one and had one boxed to go...that's gotta tell ya something! Hats off to the TEAM at Wooden City! I'll be visiting again in August .....can't wait!!

Stopped by today and had the fried fish! Perfect! Two (2) extra large lightly battered catfish that…read morewas flakey and tasty. Had a side of fried okra and greens. This is my go to place whenever I have to go to BHAM!

Good southern cooking. So badly needed in Mt Olive. Good…read moreselection, good prices. What more can I say?

This cute little place was a gem. Great drinks, great service and the French dip sandwich was…read moreincredible. Highly recommend.

I wish I could give The Refinery a proper review, but unfortunately they made that pretty…read moredifficult. When I walked in they handed me the full menu... and then immediately told me I couldn't order from it. Apparently they're running on a very limited menu right now, which consisted of maybe three or four things. Bit of a letdown since I came specifically because I saw pictures of their smash burger and had dreams about it on the drive over. Instead I settled for the tacos, which were actually pretty tasty. No real complaints there. The drinks leaned pretty sweet, which makes me think there's a heavy hand with the syrups. The space itself is very small. It's decorated nicely, but you'll definitely feel like you're accidentally best friends with the people sitting next to you. The staff was fine overall, but very close and boisterous with each other. In a room that small, if one of the servers has the cackle of a woman who skins Dalmatians on the weekends... maybe don't pair her up with the funniest coworkers on the planet. All in all, a fine experience but not ideal. Call ahead if you actually want access to the full menu.

I finally made my way to LongHorn Steakhouse yesterday, and listen... I was NOT prepared for the…read morelevel of happiness that hit my soul. Let's start with the appetizer: Parmesan-crusted spinach dip with these soft, fried pita pieces. Not chips. Not crunchy. These were warm, fluffy, little clouds of joy. I almost canceled my entrée and just committed to a life with that dip. Then came the star of the show -- the Parmesan-crusted lamb chops. BABY. When I tell you these things were seasoned like somebody's grandma was back there guarding the recipe... I mean it. Crispy, cheesy, juicy perfection. Why are these not on the menu year-round?? LongHorn, I need answers. This is a public service issue at this point. And because I clearly make great life decisions, I got not one but TWO sides of Brussels sprouts drenched in this honey sauce. Sweet, savory, slightly crispy... I felt like I was eating vegetables but also like I was cheating on my diet at the same time. Elite behavior. Of course, I tried to be responsible and got a salad with ranch. You know... for balance. Health. Wellness. Overall review: 10/10, no notes, except GIVE ME MY LAMB CHOPS ALL YEAR LONG. I will be back, and I will not be acting civilized.

We ate here, with our friends, on Easter Sunday around 11:15 AM.. We were able to get right in…read moreusing the app for "call ahead seating". Our service was great. Salads were fresh and the bread was hot and fresh. My steak was perfectly cooked as ordered. Baked potato was great too. No complaints on this visit. All of us enjoyed our meal.

I haas lunch here last Friday with two coworkers. It was a nice day, so the patio was full of…read morefamilies letting their children watch the planes take off. We placed our orders at the kiosk and then sat outside to wait for our food. Which was quite a while... an easy 15 minutes or more. Once our food arrived it was pretty unimpressive. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The fries weren't my favorite. They were like thin steak cut fries. The chicken sandwich was pretty dry, so a long wait for mediocre food. I doubt I'll be back.

Where Planes and Food Meet!…read more Took wife here for lunch today. Good selection on menu. Some unique sandwich combinations. Prices were very fair, price included side and drink. Airport themed restaurant with lots of airplane, military, and items on display. Patio give you the feeling your eating under an airplane wing. Great view of the airport, ability to watch planes take off and land. Either order at self-service terminal on bar or with individual behind bar. Food brought to table. I had the Warthog, it was a little messy, but well worth the napkins. My wife had the Chicken Salad sandwich and really liked it. We'll definitely go back, they close at 3:00, and not open on weekends. Open at 6:30 every morning for breakfast. Really a hidden jewel in Birmingham dinning. A unique experience that is well worth the effort to find.

We ordered takeout, and the food was ready at the time of stated. My daughter had the Mac Daddy…read moreburger, and she loved it. My Parmesean Garlic burger was well cooked, also.

Oh my! Big oopsie…read more'cause I checked in here March 20 and never posted photos (other than the entrance for my check in) nor did I post a review. So...here's my best recollection. Ambience - relaxed and a bit noisy but no more than a normal loudness in any bar. Plenty of (apparent) regulars at the bar chatting and enjoying drinks. Service - very polite and quite prompt! Food - We loved it. Wife: "Buffalo Jacks Wangs" with lemon pepper and a side of fries. Me: A tall cold, draft and .... (surprised myself) ordered a "Buffalo Bleu" salad with fried chicken tenders (coated in house mild Wang sauce), sprinkled with with bleu cheese crumbles, hickory smoked bacon, diced tomatoes, red onion, and drizzled with house ranch dressing. Never have I ever ordered a salad in a bar before. BUT...this was an absolute knockout! The textures, the savory and lightly spicy tenders, oh my, indeed. Almost licked the bowl at the end. Only thing that could have been left off - kinda hard, funky bacon. Just wasn't necessary and added nothing. Yes, we're already planning a trip back.

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!

The good: they have a parking lot with a decent number of spots and a very nice covered patio with…read morelots of TVs. Oh and they have several NA beer options that aren't badly priced. The not good: the service. We had 2 servers on a Sunday afternoon. The first was very good. The second was non existent. The manager had to come take our orders and refill water. The menu has limited vegetarian options - extremely limited. I got the quesadilla and asked them to hold the meat. But it was insanely filled with cheese like to the point I thought I was going to choke on a blob of cheese. Just not a place to come if you're hungry and don't eat meat. I'd come back for a beer and to watch a game. But I wouldn't plan to eat here. A veggie burger option would go a long way here.

Came here for lunch with wife and kids after reading reviews…read more Came in a Saturday and were able to find parking and was seated right away even though was pretty busy. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very nice with indoor and outdoor seating. We all were very impressed with our meals. We got the chicken tenders, blackened fish sandwich, the club sandwich and wings as a main. Also got an order of mozzarella sticks. All were amazing with the only one negative is the wings were not very crispy but still very tasty. Would definitely go back.

It's my favorite casual place to stop and eat when I go through Birmingham. They offer the classic…read moremeat and three but I also like some of their Greek dishes and they serve breakfast as well! A nice family owned restaurant that is a local favorite!

Always get great meals from this location. Orders are always correct when ordering over phone.read more

We arrived with a large party and were told they were short-staffed -- completely understandable…read more We were patient and accommodating the entire time. We were seated around 12:45. Several appetizers came out cold; we politely sent them back, and they returned hot. No issue there. I ordered a New York Strip cooked medium, with fries, a side of ranch, and a Caesar salad. When my steak arrived, it was not medium -- it was rubbery and very well done. I calmly asked for it to be remade and reassured the server that I understood it wasn't her fault. While waiting for the replacement, I asked -- very politely -- what happened to the salad that never came out. Her response was shocking. She said, "Y'all kept adding people. I have to make the salads, so I can't stop and make your salad." The tone was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. I replied, "Okay, can I just get everything together then?" She responded, "I don't know," with visible attitude and absolutely no apology. When the replacement steak arrived, unbelievably, it was once again well done instead of medium. I showed it to her directly. At that point, I asked for a manager. She casually said, "Sure," but no manager ever came. After waiting, I had to get up and find the manager myself. I explained that this was the rudest, nastiest, most unprofessional service I have ever experienced in my life. Thankfully, the manager handled the situation appropriately, apologized, and had the food remade correctly. The manager was wonderful -- attentive, professional, and solution-focused. The contrast was astonishing: one of the best managers I've encountered paired with easily the worst server experience in history. What should have been an enjoyable meal turned into a shocking display of poor service and disregard for basic professionalism.l

May 19, this past Monday, my daughters and I went to Logan's for a belated Mother's Day lunch. No…read moreone was at the door when we first got there so we had to wait for a while for someone to see us and they were not busy. They don't have enough workers evidently. We were seated at a table that was so wobbly there would have been no way for us to sit and eat at that table so we asked to be moved. They knew that the table was bad. The table that they put us at seemed OK and our waitress came and took our order and she was very pleasant. She was extremely nice and very helpful. She went and got me a gluten-free menu. The experience with her was great. However, had we not ordered before I saw what was on the floor or under underneath the table by my feet we would have left There was a dirty baby diaper by my foot. There was a fork on the floor, straw paper and napkins. The table top had been cleaned because I watched the girl clean it, but the floor was nasty and the diaper is just horrible that nobody knew it was there but us . I would not go back to this location because of this. It was pretty disgusting. I have a video.