It was my first time going here. Meeting a colleague at the locale because it was on his way home to Leeds. It was a "Back to the Future" experience. As I walked in the bartender yells at me, "What part of banned for life don't you understand....?" Fortunately, the PTSD keeping me on perpetual edge kicked in immediately and I responded, "Hey you're wearing my t-shirt you... give it back. And, how can I be banned from a place I've never been before?" The bartender and I then got down to the long history of Marty's PM (formally in Five Points), the legal and jurisdictional control of lifetime bans, and general 'long time no see, how you been?' chit chat. The place is situated in a nearly empty strip mall, which gives it a slightly post-apocalyptic vibe. It was nevertheless pretty crowded. They seem to be serving the same healthcare professionals/biker crowd that used to populate the 5-points version back in the day. I didn't try the food, but it looked pretty good. The prior version had one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches to be found. My only knock on the place would be the lack of draft beers. I toughed it out drinking Jack and Cokes. It's a little out of the way for me, but I suspect I'll be back sooner rather than later. read more

I definitely needed to refresh my Marty's GM review. I'm back loving them again! This is easily one of my favorite spots to grab a drink , food and just be around a fun group of people. The atmosphere is chill unless a Bama football game is on! I really enjoyed watching the bama vs mizzou game here a few weeks ago. The staff is fun and personable. As of recently, the food menu has been updated. They now have ballpark nachos and they are outstanding. TRUST ME!!! Marty's GM has my heart again. read more

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I ordered take out here one day years ago and forgot to leave a review. I ordered the patty melt and fries and the chicken egg rolls. From what I remember, the burger was really good and juicy as it should be. The toast was nice and buttery and the cheese melted perfectly on the meat. The egg rolls were just ok; I probably would not reorder them. I cannot speak on the service nor ambiance since I did not order inside as this was during the pandemic. I hope to visit in person soon and will update my order then. read more

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Marty's is always a good time. The best "tator tots" in the city. They are so light and fluffy. I also enjoy the chicken wings! You can get them in a variety of flavors. It's a local hangout but people come from near and far. You'll definitely meet some new people at Marty's! Bartenders are nice and friendly. Service can get a little behind when there's a large crowd but that's to be expected. read more

Most of the time when a town only has one local watering hole it tends to be lacking in one thing or another, but not Marty's. The bartenders are kind and accommodating. The food is your typical bar food but top notch and great quality. The ambiance is divey but clean and welcoming. The crowd varies from night to night with faces both new and familiar but you're always likely to find good conversation. All in all, it's a great place to grab a drink, get a bite to eat, take out a date, or meet up with friends. read more

Surprised as soon as I walked in here. From the parking lot you cannot really tell what this place is like. Once you walk inside though you can tell it is definitely worth coming in here. The vibe, the food, and all the servers are really good. This is a definite reason to be using Yelp bc you can see pics of the good and the inside so it shows you when it's a nice place. This one is. read more

Marty's GM - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

The food.... Excellent. The service..... excellent. If you're in the mood for a quick bite and some wonderful company, this is the spot. read more

A slow summer Saturday afternoon. Good crowd. Brunch, breakfast, lunch, all available. Mimosas, screw drivers, bushwackers, white russian, beer, wine, full bar available. Rush streaming from the speakers on low volume. A large party off to one side. Mixed groups all around. Boxing, lacrosse, cash cab on the TVs. Both pool tables are empty. I played a game, tables are decent, sticks straight, there's chalk of both variety. I will come back. Potato fritatta brunch special, add jalapeño, served with sour cream and a side of your choice. Staff were friendly and engaging. They have live music every Fri, karaoke every Saturday, trivia Sunday, and bingo on Wednesday. Gender neutral bathroom. Parking lot galor. Same folks who bought Marty's in 5 Pts. RIP Marty read more

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I love the original Marty's PM club in downtown so it was no surprise I love Marty's GM in Irondale as well! The food at the original Marty's is what won me over. The food menu seems even better at this one! The onw downtown is more like a club where people come to drink mostly, but food is available. This one seems to focus on the food more, but drinks are always readily available. The bartender was extremely nice, I'm hard to please when it comes to drinks so he was able to make me his version of a cherry limeade. It was delicious! I tasted some of my friends' fries and wings. They were both beyond delicious! Their fries seem double fried which I love. The wings had a dry rub on them that was a little too spicy for me, but we will definitely try the saucy kind next time. Their house made ranch was phenomenal! We played pool afterwards and just had the best time. Hands down the most fun place you can go in Irondale! read more

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The food is unique and made in house. They have an awesome cook. Great friendly bar. The drinks were good. Great place to meet with friends.

This was my first time here and will not be my last. If you're looking for a fresh juicy well seasoned hamburger look not further. I came here ok w Friday night with my daughter and 2 Yelp friends. I had been studying the menu all day and everything sounded and looked so good. I decided to go with the Marty's burger which consisted of American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, mayo & mustard and fries. My daughter got the kids burger with just ketchup and fries. We also ordered wings, half Buffalo and half lemon pepper. The wings were ok. They were a bit too big for my liking and I didn't know they would be breaded. My friend ordered the chicken, bacon, and ranch egg rolls and they were super good. They came with 2 dipping sauces, teriyaki and ranch. I highly prefer the teriyaki dipping sauce. read more

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Opted to eat-in vs. grabbing take out and loved our experience! My burger was, as expected, fantastic. We ordered at the counter and our food was out pretty quick. We went during brunch and were tempted by their frozen mimosas, so that's next on the list when we come back! It definitely feels like a bar but a fun place to hang for "Sunday funday." read more

Marty's GM - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

Marty's is the go to neighborhood spot in Irondale. Located in a shopping center, there is always plenty of parking. You order at the bar and the staff is always friendly. The music selection is always on point (very important to me) and you're surrounded by locals. Marty's Big Mick might be my favorite smash burger in Birmingham! My husband gets the wings every time we go, he says they are top tier. read more

Marty's GM - Buffalo wings and loaded tots - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

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Really nice and attentive bar service. Food was pretty good too. I'm just really happy with good service and that is their specialty.

The food was wonderful and the staff was friendly. The restaurant has a pool table and interesting decor ... the tables are decorated with different southern states and maps. I love the food... it's delicious ... read more

Always a good choice! Food never disappoints and employees are always kind. We love Marty's! read more

Marty's GM - Might just be the best burger in Birmingham. Never disappoints. Husband loves the wings - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

Great local place to eat. Food was excellent. Great choice of beverages and a very in outing atmosphere. Perfect for a lazy casual place to eat and hangout, even catch a game. read more

We were in the mood for a good burger. I checked Yelp and saw one of my fellow Elites gave raving reviews about this place. I tried the Ghost Popper. Everything is cooked to order. The burger had jalapeños, goat cheese, and pepper jelly. This was a very good burger and seemed to be popular because I heard several people order it. The chicken, bacon, and ranch egg rolls were delicious as well. The frozen margaritas are good and STRONG. Overall, this is a great local spot to visit. read more

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Enjoyed a great dinner. Patty melt was on point, chili cheese fries were standard, and the pork skins were great. Happy to go back and try more read more

Marty's GM - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

I have enjoyed visiting Marty's PM for years. And even though I came to this location a few months ago (maybe a year), I apparently did not write a review. I probably failed to check in since it was late after an event. And a check-in on Yelp is my lifeline to make sure I write a review. So this review is from that experience and our more recent experience with their brunch. The first time I came was a little later like I mentioned. We hadn't had much to eat and testing out some new wings sounded good to us. Even though it was a while ago, I do remember their wings being good, their beer being cold and their service was really friendly and attentive. This past time, we decided to bring the kids along for brunch and meet up with friends that also have kids. Unlike my first visit, we walked up to the register to order and then found our seat. They had plenty of high chairs for the kids... which is a big plus when bringing 4 kids. I started with a bloody mary. And even though it is just vodka and mix, they get the good Charleston mix that I really like. I went in between a few options, but finally settled on the patty melt since that is a personal favorite I have had in a while. The fries were really good and the sandwich was fantastic. It came out pretty fast considering the crowd. And again, the service was really friendly. They have a self serve drink station so I was able to fill my water when I wanted. Which I would MUCH rather have than depending on a server since I like my liquids during meals. Everything was fantastic both times and I can't think of any reason to give it less than five stars. read more

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I really liked this local spot, game room on 1 side and tables for eating on the other. Music, bright and airy, staff were fast n efficient, however the burgers weren't as good as I had hoped for. Maybe it was an off night, since it's just down the street from where I live, I'll go back and try it again. Beers could have been colder too, maybe I'll try a martini next time. read more

Terrible service: Micah refused to wait on us, made me a terrible drink I couldn't even drink. I told him I didn't like it, he cussed me out and called Jed terrible names and told me he wouldn't make me another drink. I used to go here all the time, I live near by, I will never come back and I will report to EVERYONE HOW TERRIBLE MICAH WAS, he was CUSSING me out as I left. WORST EXPERIENCE. DO NOT COME HERE read more

I had the worst brunch of my life here. My Bloody Mary was weak, barely spicy, and dressed only with a lime and lemon slice. My French Toast was brown bread heels with zero fluff and served without a knife to cut through the ample hard crust. I ordered crispy bacon and received cold, flaccid strips. My table's food arrived in 5-10 minute increments. Bad job, Marty. read more

Arty's is a great place to grab a drink and hang out after work. The service is awesome, food come out quick. Food is always fresh and hot. One of the best breakfast burgers around to me. read more

Marty's GM - Absolute Stress to take away all my stress from the day - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

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Definitely my favorite brunch spot! Staff is amazing, food is always on point and the frozen mimosas are incredible.

Just moved to the area and had heard about Marty's from several people and decided to check it out. Glad I did. Great brews, great burgers (holy cow they were good...and the fries...WOW), and great vibe. Staff was awesome and friendly. Will definitely be going back. Highly recommend. read more

We have been to Marty's a few times and it never disappoints. All of the burgers are top notch. Its hard to get away from the Big Mick with the special sauce. I do wish the burgers were slightly bigger but they are always on point. We also got the eggrolls as an appetizers and enjoyed those as well. My kids love the plain cheeseburger and only ask for a burger like that now when we go out. Friendly staff and great atmosphere as well! read more

Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Delicious grub at a reasonable price, all of their French fries are so good, the burger was made perfectly and you get all you can drink (fountain). read more

I was searching for a good burger near me one evening and found this place on Yelp. I ordered a cheeseburger with a fried egg and house chips. The guy at the bar was very helpful! I will definitely make my way back to this place again! read more

Marty's GM - Tasty Cheeseburger with fried egg and house chips - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

This was close to my hotel while staying in Irondale for the week on business in the Birmingham area. Cool little hole in the wall restaurant with bar in a strip mall. Beer was cold and they had plenty of staff on hand. Ordered the Sloppy Joe - one of the specials off the menu on the advice of the bartender. Wow! Did not disappoint and the crinkle cut fries were enormous and fresh! Will definitely stop again when I am in the area. read more

It's a little bit of a weird setup to order at the register but the wings were huge and tasty, the fries were really good too. My wife loved the BLT sandwich as it was pan fried like a grilled cheese. The frozen margarita was small but potent eventhough they used cheap tekilla. read more

Great burgers and service! I love the Big Mick and the Breakfast Burger, and the sweet potato fries are delicious too. Highly recommend!

I'm an organizer for a brunch and social group here in the Birmingham area and this place was suggested by one of the members. I was intrigued by the mimosa toppers and they offer a Saturday brunch, which is a rare find in Birmingham if you ask me. I was told that this location is a take on the old Marty's carrying on the tradition in a sense. I ordered the Granny Puffy French Toast with chicken sausage on the side and it was DELICIOUS! Others in my group ordered the brunch special which was a breakfast enchirito. Overall, everything was great and the wait service was exceptional. They definitely deserve a revisit from us! read more

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This is the best burger in Birmingham. We were looking for someplace open late for dinner and saw this place had great reviews (I'd never heard of it despite living near-ish). When we were driving here in the dark I was convinced my maps had it wrong because it was so dark and looked like an empty strip mall but then we found Marty's! Inside is feels like 80% sports bar and 20% dive bar. There are lots of booths and regular bar tables for seating. We ordered at the bar and everyone was friendly, funny and helpful. We ordered, got our drinks and found a booth to sit at. We got the pretzels (amazing) with the queso and mustard (double amazing). That set the bar pretty high so I was worried about my burger. Oh my gosh the burger. I had the breakfast burger and it was hands down the best burger of my life. I love breakfast food so the egg and the maple glaze were amazing. The buttered bun was soft the perfect ratio to all the fillings. I really like the two thin burger patties rather than one big patty. My husband had the patty melt and it was also incredible. Fries were salty, spiced and absolutely amazing. We cannot wait to become regulars here! read more

Marty's GM - Breakfast burger, patty melt and fries - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

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They've gone up in prices lately and give smaller portions especially on the CBR egg rolls. But still Smash burgers are to die for and the fries are cooked perfectly. Wish the staff was a bit nicer. Would recommend the FGT burger (fried green tomato) that has delicious pimento cheese read more

Marty's GM - Burgers Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

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Solid neighborhood bar. Food is pretty standard bar food but drinks were well priced. Staff super friendly. Laid back atmosphere.

Marty's GM has quickly become one of my favorite bars in Birmingham. Great spot to hang out with friends and have a few drinks. The staff is very friendly and the food is great. The Maui burger is my favorite. Great burger. Food and drinks are affordable as well. read more

A pleasant surprise while traveling through: excellent bar food and a friendly atmosphere. It's worth the stop if you're looking for good food and a drink. read more

I had the chicken tenders, it was good I'm ready to try other items on the menu. I came in late so I chose from their late night menu, they had pretty good selection of food read more

Stopped by on a Thursday night. Quick service. Great place. Great people. Good food! Try it you won't be sorry !!!