My mom and I used to attend church in Bessemer, and Bre's was on our rotation of places to eat…read moreafter service. I haven't visited here in about 4 years before my mom passed. Mom would buy hundreds of dollars in gift certificates every Christmas for her church friends to enjoy a lunch or two on her. I remember the owner being super sweet and accommodating to my dear mother and her requests. Top notch customer service! As for the food, the rotation varied daily. Most of my visits were on Sundays, but I do remember a couple of trips during the week to try the lasagna, which was delicious. I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese, and Caribbean grilled pork chops. The desserts were great too, however I think I remember the owner partnering with another business to supply the cake slices, so the choices varies. The inside was always very clean and classy and pleasant to sit and enjoy your meal. I miss this place! I will visit soon to add some photos to my review.

They are opened 11-3pm. They were crowded with folks in line to eat there and take out like me…read more The kitchen is restocking the steam line as needed. Unfortunately there was a short wait on several items I wanted so I went with the Caribbean Chicken, yellow rice & fried corn. Corn was seasoned well but needed 35 mins in convection oven to cook completely. I don't understand why they don't cook it more so it isn't crunchy? Their chicken sauce was delicious. Spicy and sweef, but not too spicy. Chicken breast (yes only 1 piece of chicken) was dry even with the sauce. I chewed it and then threw it to my happily waiting dog. Skin was fatty like and my dog got it too. I use the Hawaiian roll they pulled out the bag unheated and unbuttered to sop up that sweet chili sauce and buttered corn juice. There's a reason I don't go there often. I want to support BOBs but I've been disappointed two days in a row. I considered getting a sweet tea but their price is ridiculous when not eating there and I can get refills. I got a cup of ice and 1 Liter of Lipton Tea from the corner store for $1.75. Enough tea to sip on all night for half the price of a cup of tea there. I admit I must be the issue, because they were doing a brisk business of repeat and new customers. I kid you not a lady apologized for jumping the line to just look at the steam line. I'm sure she played the middle age lady high on weed in a Tyler Perry movie. I wanted to ask her if that was her but she was deciding on her lunch very intensely. She got her tray and sat down to attack her meal in a way that said leave me alone. The facility is clean and organized. The owner is on top of the kitchen when trays are running low. She is making sure her line moves quickly. For $13 and change for a meat and two I will be back. Just not soon. There are items available not on the daily menu. For instance they had spaghetti and seafood lasagna.

Great meat & three type spot just across from the courthouse in Bessemer. Prices are super low and…read morethe food I had today was pretty good. Nothing too fancy, just hop in line, tell them what you'll have and they plate it up and bring your drink to you at the table. Everything looked pretty good. Meatloaf, grilled chicken, some greens, potatoes, mac and cheese, etc. I went with the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy with mac and cheese. It was the middle of lunchtime to everything was hot and fresh, and the white gravy was really good. They didn't have many desserts, just slices of cake by the register and by the time I saw those I was full and it was too late to make the bad decision to stuff myself with dessert. The people were friendly, the place was clean and tidy and the food was served in large portions especially given the price. If you're hungry and near this part of town, don't think twice. Head in and they'll hook you up with some gravy covered goodness and they'll do it for around 10 bucks. Not bad at all.

First time here but my sister and brother always eat here. I was advised that everything was good…read more Sunday afternoon, wasn't very crowded at all but it was a holiday weakened so this may be why. There appeared to be plenty of food on the steam table, however there were not a lot of selections. I picked up several to go plates which included the same vegetables collard greens and candied yams, ox tails and fried chicken. the cornbread was "hotwater cornbread" and was pretty good. The oxtails were absolutely delicious and they gave a nice helping. the yams were also excellent. a meat and 2 is around $12, oxtail and 2 veggies is around $24. I'm more than sure we'll be back.

Food was plenty. When they say "Strap on the feed bag", they mean it. If you order breakfast you…read morewill have enough for lunch. If you order dinner you will have enough for a late night meal not a snack. The food is definitely southern home cooking at it best. For you folks who come from the north as I did don't be put off by the fact that it is located in a gas station.

Great breakfast. Quick in and out to go. Lot of food for the money. I'll definitely be back when…read moreI'm through the area

The Bright Star Restaurant is an absolute Alabama institution, and it never disappoints. From the…read moremoment you walk in, you feel the history, consistency, and pride that only comes from decades of doing things the right way. The standout--every single time--is the tenderloin. Perfectly cooked, unbelievably tender, and full of flavor without needing anything fancy. It's the kind of steak that reminds you why simple, well-executed food always wins. Pair it with their classic sides and you understand why generations keep coming back. Service is warm, professional, and exactly what you hope for in a place like this. If you're looking for trendy, keep scrolling--but if you want timeless quality, comfort, and one of the best tenderloins around, The Bright Star is the gold standard.

Being a Bessemer native, this was my first visit to the Bright Star. I came for a birthday dinner…read moreduring a Friday night. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time. The waitress was friendly and we received our food in a reasonable time. I ordered the stuff snapper with a grand lemon drop for my drink. The lemon drop was okay. It wasn't the best I have had. It was a little too strong for me. The snapper was nice. The stuffing was a crab and shrimp dressing and the fish was topped with crab. Good experience and evening with friends

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.

I am Bessemer born & raised & have always heard of moms deli but never stopped by the restaurant a…read morefriend of mine ordered hot wings for an event and once I tasted them I had to come see for myself they were ridiculously good & the visit was long overdue they're not too far from the historic Snits Snider stadium small lot but parking is good no thrills ambiance wise we were in and out not many tables for dining but the service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious we only got hot wings but they offer whole wings burgers fish phillys crablegs and more great prices the wings were devoured so I apologize for no pics highly recommended if you're ok with visiting the hood

No frills local spot in Bessemer that offers a variety of items such as wings, Philly cheesesteaks,…read morefried fish and more. When I got here I groaned a little because there was a long line and I was hungry. However, the line moved quickly and I got my meal in record time. Ordering was easy and the people up front were super nice. Did I mention the food came out quick? It was just as delicious as it was quick. I went with an order of the Asian zing wings. They were sauced up the way I like it and the chicken itself was crispy and juicy. The sauce itself was unique and bold. I had a spoon to eat the leftover sauce on my to-go container. A coworker of mine had the Philly. While I didn't try it I can verify that based off their reaction that it was incredible. There's not many tables to eat here, as this seems more of the place to grab a lunch to go. I see more visits in my future!

One fateful morning I needed an uber to work and on the way there, the driver needed gas. He pulls…read moreover to a BP and says "believe it or not this place has amazing breakfast". I took them for their word, got in the long line and ordered a bacon egg and cheese biscuit. Mama's is based out of a BP gas station serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service is quick and mostly made to order. After I paid (a pleasant interaction with the people running the BP/Mamas) I opened my biscuit and was surprised to find a homemade biscuit, real freshly made eggs and crispy bacon. I had no idea food could be this good from a gas station, it was seriously delicious. The biscuit was my favorite part. I'll definitely be making this routine stop on my commute

Really good country cooking, meat and three, homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner . Smash burgers,…read morechicken (even chicken livers and gizzards). Today they had fried catfish as one of their mains. It was awesome. I highly recommend this hole in a wall local business. It's not far from Hoover, Ross Bridge, Homewood and Bessemer on Lakeshore in a BP store building across from Dollar General warehouse.

They lived up to expectations! EVERYBODY has been buzzing about Oceans. This is my 3rd visit to try…read morethis place. First time, line was wrapped. Y'all already know, you peel off. Second time, we waited 15 mins, then they decided to change the grease . That a wonderful idea and we appreciate it, but time will not allow 20 more minutes? Yikes. Third time is the charm. Drive thru closed, so we walked right in, it's good we did. It's clean in here. And, here comes everybody right behind us. Whew. Ladies inside at the counter, real nice! What about the food? Glad you ask, DELICIOUS! That's why they crowded. Folks know they want this grease. I got the perch and wings combo with onion rings and Bae got the whiting and wings with fries. Yum, baby, yum. We both got can drinks. Y'all already know, it's far. But, I'll be back!!

I was visiting my brother end of September for a week who is a baptist pastor. A few of his…read moremembers (3) took me to this restaurant. I like seafood and the meal was good along with the red velvet cake which was moist and the pink lemonade.

This use to be my go to spot for lunch. Now that it is under new management it is definitely not…read moregood. I ordered the honey glaze wings. I was given hot honey lemon pepper. The catfish was fried until it was just dry. The drinks were watered down. They had no fried rice. Everything tasted like it was just reheated.

The food was over cooked. They didn't have hardly anything on the menu. The owner was rude as ever.read more

Found this place while looking for some soul food and I'm so happy that I did…read more This is down home, no frills, seat yourself, small batch, hand crafted, cafeteria style goodness at its finest. Each and every bite was absolutely delicious. When I went in there was just one woman working and it was after lunch and not particularly busy. From behind the counter she took and filled my order and handed it over. The peas, the mac & cheese, the hamburger steak...and the yams...the yams...all of it was amazing. Quick, easy, delicious, priced fairly...what else can you ask for? If you're in this area don't hesitate to give this place a shot.

Everything I ordered did not have any seasonings to it at all. Greens taste like water and…read moresmelt-tasted like fresh cut grass. This is not soul food. It was just food with no passion. No hairnet was worn. Dressing was not dressing, it was jiffy mix.