Delicious lunch with fresh ingredients and unique menu items. I love coming here for a quick lunch,…read moreservice is always kind and quick. The restaurant is always clean and quiet. Their menu is very small but everything I have tried is done very well. I would recommend any of their seasonal sandwiches but right now their corn salad is delish

Hometown Fair is located within the Ross Bridge neighborhood. Seating is limited....probably can…read morehost no more than around 25 - 30 comfortably. We ordered off of their lunch menu and got the short rib sandwich with brussels and their cobb salad. While I personally can use a bigger portion, I was not starving at the end of the meal lol. I guess it is good policy to leave people wanting more, right? Food was tasty overall and they definitely have some unique items or ingredients in their entrees. You will run probably at least around 30 dollars for two at lunch. We obviously caught them at a busy time even though we were the only two there at the beginning as they were expecting a large party and they were prepping catering food, but our food still came out within a reasonable amount of time. I did notice one of the chef on his phone one minute and then touching cooked food that he's serving the next to package it for catering....without washing his hands. I can't help but find that a bit gross when I consider how very dirty a phone is since that's literally something you touch all day, all the time, regardless of what you're doing. I will leave it at that, ha.

The food was delicious and fresh. The service was top tier. The ambiance was well lit and the decor…read morewas nice.

Some of the best Cajun food I've had in a while. We had the frog legs(awesome), gator bites(sooo…read moretender), fried plantains(seasoned beautifully) for starters. For dinner I had the Gumbo and my girlfriend had the salad with shrimp, crab, and crawfish. The gumbo was seasoned excellently and tasted just how I make it at home in like 7 hours. My girlfriend's salad was amazing with the homemade ranch. We came in late and the service was still top notch. Finished off with banana pudding and my girlfriend said it was the best she's ever had. We were just in town for the weekend but to anyone looking for a place, do it!

This is definitely one of Bessemer's best kept secrets! I had no clue they even existed in my…read morehometown! A family member told me about this spot a few months ago I decided to come by after my hair appointment for lunch they're located on the south side right by the tracks parking was ok if you don't mind a little gravel but plenty spaces very cute establishment not a lot of seats but just enough the ambiance is giving a it feels like home setting the service was impeccable I was greeted warmly and with smiles by everyone my server was so sweet and patient with me I had no clue what to try they have a pretty extensive menu lots of items to choose from she suggested the joy special which was a little of everything I wanted all fried with one side it came with fish crab claws and shrimp but I opted for more fish since shrimp and I don't see eye to eye anymore my food came out hot and fresh all the sauces and dressings are homemade my side was the salad and it was very fresh overall I'll definitely be back 10/10 across the board !

They have the best cakes I've ever had. The Red Velvet cake was absolutely incredible. If you get…read morethe chance, be sure to order the blackened chicken salad either for the table or to take home. It's just as amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely mouthwatering. I can't wait to go back.

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.

Excellent food and service great to take your family very accommodating, hot fresh food, excellent…read morevariety and choices

Finally made it to the Front Porch. We heard fabulous things about this place, so thought we would…read morecheck it out. Had an enjoyable dinner on the patio. It was nice and not too loud. Our waiter was great and had lots of suggestions. We ended up with the blackened chicken pasta and pimento cheeseburger. The burger was cooked to perfection and tasty. The bun itself was a little thinner than what I am used to but still good. The pimento cheese was not my favorite, as it seemed to lack something. The sweet potato fries with caramel sauce were delicious and great accompaniment to any burger. The pasta was just your average dish. They did have a nice cocktail menu... Ended up with a blueberry lemon drop martini and absolutely delicious. Will we be back? Yes... There are some other things we would like to try.

My father and i's first time, traveling from New Orleans. From the moment we walked in we were…read moregreeted and welcomed. Our server Chloe was nothing short of DELIGHTFUL. She was quirky, fun, and knew the menu! The food was great, it was exactly the way you want these classics to taste. It was fresh, flavorful, and the prices per portion were just right. The house Greek salad dressing was so good I would drink it if I could. I wish I could buy it or find a recipe, I would eat salad every meal. The restaurant is historic and has all the vibes of a classic eatery that make you feel good. We loved it, best meal I've had in a long while. In a sea full of Sysco restaurants, this place and its staff... stand out. Thank you!

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

Service- visit through the drive-thru. Cannot comment on table service. Drive-thru service was…read morefriendly and expedient. Ambiance- Drive-thru only this visit. Food- I ordered the pulled pork sandwich sauce on side, and onion rings. The pork was rather dry and plain in flavor. The barbecue sauce lacked viscosity and tasted like warm ketchup and vinegar. The onion rings were bland , and saturated with grease; but did come with a sauce that complimented them. Price- considering that onions are a cheap vegetable and pork is less than $2.00 per pound wholesale. I cannot justify almost $16.00 for this lunch. Breakdown a pound of onion rings cost $1.00 6-8 ounces of pork maybe $1.00 Bread .50. No mystery here why folks are tired of overpriced food in 2026. It is not inflation. It is the overhead that a business owner must absorb.

The barbecue salad was delicious and the portions were generous…read more I would definitely eat there again.

Run, run, run!!! Get to some GOOD healthy food! Good health begins with what goes in your mouth…read more Food is medicine. Let me start out saying, I am NOT vegan. This food by far, filled all of my nutritional needs...savory, sweet and filling while being healthy. The mushroom steak...oh my...I couldn't tell the difference between beef or mushroom. The same texture and spice. What?! A mushroom tasting like beef is Bananas!! I don't have the vocabulary to explain the flavor of this food. Ok ok, let me start with our arrival. We arrived at this small quaint building with street parking. There's a small sign on the window. Upon entering you hear the smooth jazz playing and you're met with a colorful decor with a Caribbean vibe. You then hear a sweet soulful voice, "can I help you. Great customer service. So many menu options, wraps, burgers, sides, smoothies and even an option for meal plans. Looking for holistic wellness consultations? This place has that available to you. It's time for us to get healthy and this is the place to get started! I'm going back!

Bessemer isn't known for a large vegan population, so imagine my shock when I found this place on…read moreGoogle while searching "vegan restaurants" in the area. As a near life-long vegetarian, I'm always excited to try out new spots, especially small/local vegan restaurants. This place is so adorable, I loved the atmosphere walking in; very small and quaint, yet charming. All of areas are clean and tidy. I got the Kaleicious Wrap (gluten free wrap, kale, and other complimentary veggies) with sweet potato fries and a Happy Feelings Tropical Good smoothie (pineapple, papaya, mango, banana, and strawberries). Everything was delicious! The workers and owners were kind and were able to describe everything in detail about the holistic health of their foods.