Oak House exceeded my expectations! The food was DELISH. So flavorful and clearly made with…read morehigh-quality ingredients. I notoriously hate mushrooms but I absolutely devoured the crab stuffed mushrooms - 10/10 dish!! The service was excellent, there was plenty of parking, and the ambience is upscale but not stuffy. There is a mocktail menu, which is such a nice touch. The Peach Sunrise was insanely good! I'll definitely be back.

On Saturday evening my family and I decided to try the Oak House as we celebrated a milestone…read morebirthday. Our experience was wonderful. Gracie was attentive and kind with her customer service of our table. The manager Tristen was also exceptional addressing a small issue with an entree. The atmosphere is very nice for a special occasion. The food was outstanding with large portions. We started with bread service and an order of Nola bbq shrimp. The warm focaccia bread with the whipped butter was delicious and the butterflied shrimp in Cajun butter sauce was very tasty. We then shared a wedge salad. The blue cheese vinaigrette dressing was so good. Our entrees were very good. This included Filet sliders, Oak House pasta, chicken piccata and the ribeye steak with scalloped potatoes that I ordered. My steak was very tender and cooked perfectly. I went with the Cajun blue option which included Cajun seasoning and blue cheese on top. Outstanding steak. To close out the meal, carrot cake and white chocolate bread pudding were shared. The desserts were 5 star. Highly recommend a visit.

Perfect spot for a break from the interstate. Great food (toddler approved), great environment and…read moregreat staff. Everyone was friendly and the restaurant was very clean.

Stopped in for breakfast the other morning while visiting in the area. We came across the Farmhouse…read moreon a drive and the parking lot was packed, so we pulled in and glad we did. A farm style Americana interior, comfortable and relaxed. Friendly and kind service. Old school farm house diner, with kjnd service and good food. We were greeted walking in and the sign said to sit where you like. So we grabbed a table in the front section and one of the servers working that morning walked over with menus and got our drink requests. She was kind and professional. A home style menu, simple and good. After looking it over I opted for the Farmhouse Quick Start and some browns, Two eggs over medium with bacon, hash brown and a biscuit with pepper gravy. This is a good breakfast choice. The eggs were done right, the pepper gravy with biscuit was also good, as well the hash browns done right, and the bacon it was really good. 4 Stars all in all a good choice for breakfast 01297

This restaurant has lots of character. If you're looking for a little country atmosphere while you…read moreeat, this is your spot. The menu is country cooking, and the staff boasts country charm. Bring your camera if your on vacation, and if you come while the sun is shining, be sure to walk around outside.

Food, service, and ambiance is unmatched by any restaurant in the Birmingham area. Join The Club…read moreand experience it for yourself or go with a member and enjoy it

This restaurant is equipped with the most gorgeous views of Birmingham. The food was amazing and…read morethe staff was even better.

September 12th husband and I celebrated our 15th Anniversary with Cafe Depont. Samantha and our…read moreserver were amazing. The atmosphere and food as always simply excellent.

Infinite amount of stars for the food but negative one star for how slow they are. So very hard to…read morerate this place. So here is the downfall. It might have been the slowest dinner I ever had in my life. I had a 7:00 PM reservation and I arrived early and sat down at 6:50. After being greeted and ordering wine I placed an order of the pork belly appetizer at 7:05. The pork belly appetizer came out at 8:00, 55 minutes after ordering. I placed the entree order at 7:30 and it came out at 8:30. There were only 3 other tables in the restaurant. Two three tops and a two top so not even large tables. Why on earth is it taking an hour to get out an order. I have my credit card at 8:50 and got it back at 9:15. 25 minutes to charge a card? I mean I guess you can get busy but the 4 tables here had 3 people helping with them. At no point when the server came by my table did I ever say I needed another minute. So, a 2.5+ hour dinner as a single diner was ridiculous, especially considering they were not busy. The food here was truly incredible, some of the best I've had anywhere I've traveled. I absolutely loved it. You can tell they source fresh, local ingredients daily, and that commitment clearly shines through in the quality of every dish. I started with the pork belly appetizer, which was outstanding. The cut had the perfect balance of meat and fat, expertly cooked with the fat beautifully rendered. The flavors were exceptional as well, finished with a maple glaze and paired with a sweet potato cornbread that was completely unique and memorable. For my main course, I ordered the smoked ribeye, and it was flawless. The quality was top-tier, with gorgeous marbling that truly reflected a prime cut. The smoke flavor was perfectly balanced--present but never overpowering. It had a beautiful crust, was expertly seasoned, and cooked to an ideal temperature. It honestly could not have been better. They also offered a few amuse-bouches that were equally impressive. A single bite of cherry tomato with lamb bacon was one of the best bites I've ever had. To finish, I was served a watermelon and muscadine sorbet with a St-Germain finish, an incredibly thoughtful and skillful dessert. There is an immense amount of talent in this kitchen. You will never be disappointed by the food here. My experience seemed to be overshadowed by the slow service and near the end I was so ready to just leave. However I might consider returning just for the food.

I love this place and the folks who work here! great food and drinks and awesome location in Bluff…read morePark

In a world of overpriced sandwiches I was finally satisfied with the value of my meal! I could tell…read morethat whomever made my sandwich LOVES sandwiches. They look incredible to the eye. Plenty of meat, bread didn't tear my mouth apart, and the flavors were on point. they even have pac man and pizza for my picky kids! Grapefruit marg was excellent, service spectacular. We will be back

The Essential was such an unexpected find during our trip through Alabama. We weren't expecting to…read morestumble across such an elegant restaurant serving truly elevated food, but it ended up being one of our favorite meals. I ordered the seafood pasta, and you could immediately tell the pasta was homemade. It was fresh, perfectly cooked, and the seafood was beautifully prepared. My daughter had the spaghetti, and my husband ordered the Waldorf salad, which was just as thoughtfully put together. Our waitress also recommended the hummus and house pickles, and I'm so glad we listened. Both were fresh, unique, and the perfect way to start the meal. From the food to the service, everything felt polished without being pretentious. It was one of those meals where every dish was executed with care and attention to detail. Overall, The Essential was such a pleasant surprise and proof that you can find five star dining experiences in the most unexpected places. If you're anywhere near Birmingham, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

Really cool place with a quaint atmosphere and great service. My wife and I split the chicken…read moresandwich, grits and a hash brown. All were really good. We got the sauce on the side for the sandwich just in case, but it was really good. Definitely a place I want to revisit. Saw the smash looking burger and pancakes at tables and they both looked amazing!!

Passed through Birmingham on our way back to Jacksonville and so glad we stopped at Southern for…read morebrunch. The minute we walked in and heard the live music, we knew we were going to have a good time. The food did not disappoint. My mom and daughter both had the pasta--one swapped the crawfish for chicken and the other for shrimp--and both versions were delicious. Hubby had the steak and eggs, and the one bite he was willing to spare was surprisingly delicious too! I went with the fried green tomatoes and Brussels sprouts because I already knew I'd be helping myself to some pasta from their plates. We finished it all off with banana pudding and key lime pie, and both were the perfect ending. Great food, live music, good vibes, friendly server and a fun stop on the road home. Definitely glad we found this place! Also, a great looking bar with lots of TVs so would be great in the evening as well.

I've eaten there several times previously. The place was the least crowded I've ever seen it, we…read morewere there on a Friday evening, but did not appear anything going on at BBJC, so I guess that was why. There was a guy performing live there, and the music was not so overpowering that you were unable to talk across the table. Very pleasant. Service was slow but it appeared they were understaffed. Order bowl of Gumbo for appetizers. We went on and provided our entree orders at that time as well. We waited about 25-30 minutes a different person brought out our order. I ask the server to take the gumbo back, as we had order that as an appetizer. In a few minutes our original server brought the gumbo back to our table. I told her we had ordered that as an appetizers, the server apologized and said it had gotten "Lost in the kitchen, keep it, I'll take care of it". About the food, wife ordered salad with chicken. The salad had 4 large fried chicken tenders on it. I order the sirloin tips over rice. Overall tasty, but gravy was a little salty. Dish included some green beans as well which were tasty. Overall experience was ok, service a little slow which I don't understand with the lower population in the dining room. When I got the check, the gumbo was still on the ticket. Not sure what "I'll take care of it " meant, not what I expected. I paid for it without saying anything else. Actually it was pretty good gumbo. Paid the bill, left a good tip, as the server seemed to be running her legs off. Going back? Probably so, but it'll be a while till I do.

Both the pork chops and the filet are amazing. We loved the atmosphere and the people were…read moreextremely friendly. We will definitely be back!

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.

Wow!! Hands down the best authentic tacos in the Metro. Tons of protein options. CASH ONLY!! Great…read moretailgating atmosphere, definitely bringing my chairs next time. This is a must try if you are anywhere in the area. Service was excellent.

Incredible... CASH ONLY! So fun to come and tailgate lunch here. I had an assortment of tacos. The…read moreal pastor and suadero really stood out. ESPECIALLY the suadero... scrumptious. The tortillas are perfect. I'd recommend three tacos for lunch. And add some hot sauce before you walk away. I got a squirt, one of my favorite drinks from my travels in Mexico. It's a grapefruit soda, basically a full-sugar Fresca, comparable to Sprite. Service is fast, and cash only. They have tons of sodas in an ice chest at the front. There are a lot of other Mexican restaurants in town that claim to serve "street tacos." But none I've had are as good as these. I'll certainly be back to try the burrito with suadero. I'm sure the tortas are delicious, too.