The good- Pet Friendly, unrushed and a few really cool stores near by…read more The bad- service. I won't name her. Had to wave her down to order, wave her down to pay, they charge 4% for credit card, so went to pay her in cash. She didn't say what the total was. Honestly- when a restaurant doesn't pay attention to bad wait staff- it affects their business. Food was decent.

Stopped by for dessert but also ordered a slice of cheese pizza. Our server was attentive and…read morefriendly and we were seated quickly with our waters. The cheese pizza was amazing. I only ate half but I did take the other half with me. Our dessert of choice was the brownie sundae which was always our favorite. I'm not sure why we hadn't been here in awhile, but now I know that I'll be back, sooner rather than later. Vibes are casual, good for date nights or family outings. Heated outdoor seating is available.

this was the best burger i have ever had in my life!!!!…read more its in a busy area so parking is iffy. but we went after it rained and were able to find a parking spot and a table almost immediately. menus are on the table. my waiter was attentive and the burger was everything! cooked to perfection....hot, cheese melted, mushrooms a nd onions grilled, bacon crisp. and their sauce...it comes in a bottle on the table and it was chefs kiss as a condiment. definitely planning on going here every trip!

Recommended by the locals, how this spot is one of the best burgers in town…read more Burger was pretty bland ngl, thought the Mac n cheese would've been seasoned or even the patty, pricey for what it is.. had to add sauce just for some flavor, the fries were alright, just some nacho cheese and onions, felt way overpriced for what I got, burger and loaded fries, $28 after tax and tip.. sorry locals, but this didn't hit the spot , service was great though!

The spicy coconut soup was very good since the shrimp and pork soup was sold out. The sushi is…read morepretty amazing. I had the Bender Roll, the Open Tab Toll & the Lakeview Roll ,, and they did not disappoint.

One of the best Happy Hours you can find in Birmingham. Any day of the week no less. The food…read moreoptions vary just enough to satisfy everyone's taste. Set food menu with bar specials. However, those delicious nachos is one of the best kept secrets that I'm happy to share. Top notch service and staff. Plenty of seating options both indoor and outdoor. Sitting at the bar not your desire? Perfect place to people watch outdoors or sit at a cozy table inside the restaurant.

This is the perfect low key spot with all the vibes. Really nice people, delicious food and…read morebeer/cocktails. It's very unique and special. It will definitely be in our regular rotation from now on. Service is great and the people are friendly. The courtyard is something to experience. Highly recommend.

I really didn't know what to expect, going to a place called the Garage. But it really is a garage,…read morelocated on a side street or alley. This is such a unique place. The sandwiches looked great. My grilled cheese sandwich was perfect!! 2 types of cheese with enough butter to make the cheese ooey and gooey. We didn't really understand how/where to order or how/where to sit, but following the directions of the folks in front of us helped. The menu consisted of sandwiches, soup and chips. There were a selection of different types of beer, wines and liquor. Cool ambiance; hanging out in the garage eating a sandwich while having a drink. The seats were a little uncomfortable, church pews, but you're in a garage. I would go back for the grilled cheese sandwich, for sure. The people with me thought their meat sandwiches were delicious!

CT really is a good spot to hang out at!!! I came by recently on Halloween during the early…read moreafternoon. It wasn't crowded but the regulars were out. The vibe here is always so fun and laid back. The food menu seems to be ever changing but no complaints. I had a chili / cheese dog during my recent visit and it was satisfying. Definitely hit the spot! I don't come here often but I plan to check out their supper club event real soon. This is a great local neighborhood bar!

If you ever need to kick up your feet after a long day and just want a bevy and kick back- this is…read moreyour place. This is one of my favorite places in Birmingham because of its no frills, neighborhood hangout vibe. The team there can make a mean cocktail and they are kind! It's a kind of place that you'll always make a friend. My favorite is the summer time on the patio. It's colorful and laid back and they have a good amount space for large groups! There's always something going on at the tavern, whether it's bingo or trivia or live music or even on a night when they don't have anything scheduled, they have a bunch of games like darts and pool and shuffleboard. 100/10 would recommend. Oh, and Maria and Rudi's food? I usually get the nachos or burgers, but everything is good!

The atmosphere was great! Nice people. My bartender Abbie was fantastic, always on it when any of…read moreus needed something!

My fiancé said it best- "This pizza is exceptionally mid." The pizza is very thin, and overall…read morelacking in flavor, depth, and toppings. Decent, but definitely nothing to write home about. We went for 1/2 price wine Wednesday, which increased the quality of the experience.

Easy free parking. Arrived and was uncertain what drink I wanted so Alyse whipped me up a wonderful…read moredrink that tasted like Smarties candy! She was so nice and cheerful.

Staying in Homewood. Looked around for a low carb option. The Refinery hit the spot. Tuna,…read moresquash medley, and a side salad for the person looking for low carbs. I had a delicious pork chop with black eyed pea, corn, okra, and tomato succotash. A glass of red wine and a bottle of beer. Small dining area with a warm welcoming feel. There are tables outside when the weather cooperates. It was a little warm outside for us. The service was good! Our only issues were rounding the block a few times for find parking and 18% gratuity being included with the bill.

Love Frida's! Consistently great food & service with fair prices. Our favorite spot to sit is the…read morepatio! I love grabbing a drink after Frida's at Key Circle Commons across the street.

It was a nice day and I decided I wanted a patio and some margaritas. I have yet to try Fridas so I…read moregave it a try. I love the sunken patio which is perfect for relaxing in the shade. When we got seated outside by the friendly staff, we were given menus and free chips and salsa. As I nibbled on the chips and salsa which were just okay I browsed the drink menu. There's a full bar here and plenty of options. Over the course of the afternoon I tried the Frida's Rita and the wonderful rabbit. Both drinks weren't in your face with the tequila mezcal, they were mixed nicely and had a well rounded flavor. I much preferred the Woderful rabbit though as it tasted less watered down and the ginger beer paired with the mezcal was almost quenching. Overall if you're looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy Mexican cocktails this is a good spot! We did feel rushed to get out of there, and maybe it was because we weren't ordering food. Overall good experience however.