We visited this great spot in the gorgeous Ross Bridge neighborhood to try something new for my…read moreson's birthday meal. Because of the intense Alabama heat, we chose to sit inside, though they have a really nice screened-in patio available. The restaurant is intimate but well laid out, featuring a couple of distinct dining areas and a bar. Since it was our first time, our server, Daniella, recommended the candied bacon bombs to start. They came with a side of cheese curds, and both were absolutely delicious. Even as small as the curds were, they had a perfect cheese pull! For our mains, I ordered the cowboy burger with an added egg and a side of sweet potato fries, while my son chose the shrimp and grits. My burger was incredible, a solid 9.5 out of 10. My son rated his shrimp and grits a 7, though he has a lot of experience with that dish to compare it to. Daniella provided fantastic service, checking in at just the right times without hovering. I later realized I forgot to ask if they do anything special for birthdays, but honestly, my son was probably glad I forgot! Overall, it was a great meal, excellent service, and a very cool environment.

This place was excellent!! Our waiter Cheyenne was awesome and gave us so many good…read morerecommendations. The star of the show were the appetizers. The low country dip was phenomenal! Cheese with turnip greens and smoked sausage. Yum! The candied bacon bombs were delicious too. The appetizers were enough to get me full but to go I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and my friend ordered the blackened chicken pasta. She said it was tasty but it needed more sauce. Overall this place was a 10/10. Lively with great staff really makes this place a gem. I will definitely be back.

We made it to Wooden City for dinner on Thursday night. We made reservations for our party through…read morethe link on the restaurant's website (Resy), and the process was straightforward and easy to modify when our party size and time changed at the last minute. Wooden City is located off Morris Avenue in a shared row of older buildings. There's a private parking lot behind the building, and you can have your parking ticket validated at the restaurant. The location and vibe on Morris Avenue are really neat and uniquely Birmingham. It's a great addition to the city's dining scene. Our party of four started with drinks and shared three appetizers: the Bread and Butter, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Steak Tartare. My favorite was the Bread and Butter. It's house-made focaccia served with a sun-dried tomato spread and an oil dipping sauce. The bread was amazing. For my entrée, I ordered the Peel-and-Eat Shrimp from the appetizer menu. It was fabulous--a generous portion of large shrimp that were perfectly seasoned and grilled. For dessert, we shared the Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry/Blackberry Crisp. The crisp was my favorite. It was served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream--an excellent way to finish the meal. While Wooden City doesn't have a large menu, everything we tried was very well done. I definitely recommend giving it a try, but don't be in a hurry. The service was a little slow during our visit.

This place was recommended by a local Birminghammian and it was a good recommendation. Three of us…read morewere working somewhere nearby and we took an Uber here and it was kinda packed. We snagged some seats at the bar and had some drinks and shortly after that, our table was ready. And they were able to keep everything on one check, which was nice. No need to settle the tab and start a new one at the table. And the old fashioned I had was delicious. For food, we started with the Hungarian Hot Stuffed Peppers. These were pretty good and the heat gradually snuck up on you as you ate them. I don't know if it was because the heat was more intense as you worked your way towards the stem or just a gradual burn. Either way, these were good and worth the heartburn later. The thick focaccia helped with the burn a little. Speaking of heartburn, the pepperoni pizza may have contributed a bit to that too, but again, totally worth it. The cup-and-char pepperoni was charred nicely as were the edges and bottom! I love a nice bottom! These were easy to share between two of us. Service was amazing from the bartender to the waiter to the uber driver (who didn't really count, but nice job, man). We felt welcomed and I can see why the place was crowded on a Tuesday evening.

Yelp, we were passing by on Lakeshore and noticed, "Now open". So we had to stop on in here and…read moregrab some lunch. Looks like we are not alone. You have several people dropping by. This is great. Bae got his usual Meat and 3 go to, baked chicken. Today he paired it with mashed potatoes, fried corn, cabbage and cornbread. Decent. I got the meatloaf with cabbage, mash potatoes, carrots and cornbread. Everything is good. The atmosphere is pleasant and clean. I like it. The line service is truly the stand out. These are some nice folks, with a lot of southern hospitality. I love that. So, Y'ALL already know, I'll be back.

Food was well seasoned Staff was friendly and accommodating…read more The place was spotless. Especially considering what it looked like from the old business that was there prior to. I'll definitely be returning!!

The crowd spoke and the crowd was right. Yo Mama's serves up some tasty morsels at a reasonable…read moreprice in downtown Birmingham. I couldn't make my mind up so I got half hot chicken and hot regular. The regular was like Kentucky fried chicken on steroids. The crispy outer coating was really quite good and the food came out piping hot. For an affordable price you can right at Yo Mama's! Would love to come back and try some of the other dishes here. French fries were also tasty.

Everything went well during my lunchtime visit to Yo'Mama's restaurant. The Hot wings and French…read morefries was delicious. The waitress was cordial to make sure I enjoyed my "first" visit. The ambiance of the restaurant was calm and pleasant. There are several dining tables to choose and enjoy the scenery.

Epitome of good food and service…read more Monday's are my favorite, my order is simple but delicious: country fried steak with fried okra and green beans. The bread pudding is a nice dessert to add. I've had multiple things here and it nothing has let me down. Highly suggest this meat & three!

Very nice little place for lunch. I have not been here since several years ago so it was nice to…read morecome in to it today for lunch. It was super packed with people and even had multiple people behind us in line as we ordered. So it shows very many like this place for sure. The food we each had was good to eat and it was comfortable to sit and speak inside. To be a super historic place this is a cool place to grab some lunch and have multiple versions to select. The servers were all nice as well and the cleaning workers were constantly cleaning every single spot constantly so it was a nice clean and setup place.

This Sports Bar is a great casual place to visit most anytime for a cool refreshing cold drink/meal…read morewith your friends or co-workers. Staff is always friendly and will make sure you are taken care of when you arrive with the food of your choice or a cold beverage. We have a regular group of people that visit here quite often as they keep different specials for everything whereas it is the food specials, the drink specials or upcoming events. We enjoy visiting each and every time. The location for us is nearby so we can round up the local neighbors and drop by to watch the different sports on TV or enjoy the weekly Trivia contest. The food menu is typical for a sports bar but is always served hot and fresh and the weekly specials are always interesting to try. Stop by sometime and give them a try.

We stopped by Overtime Grill on a Friday night around 7 PM. It was pretty crowded because a band…read morewas performing later, and there was not much seating inside. It looked like only two waitresses were working, so it took a while for our order to be taken. We also did not realize we had to order at the bar. The food came out very quickly once we ordered. Surprisingly and happily quick. We had the burger and the buffalo chicken sandwich. The fries that came with the burger were actually really good. Very well-seasoned. The food overall was decent. The restaurant has a casual, no-frills vibe. It feels more like a neighborhood bar than a full restaurant. There are TVs playing sports. If you are looking for something relaxed and familiar, this place gives off that laid-back, down the street feel. A spot to grab something decent, enjoy some music, and head back home.

Food was delicious and great staff…read more I recommend everyone to try them out. I'm going back next week.

We stopped in before a concert nearby and unfortunately had a pretty uncomfortable experience from…read morestart to finish. We were told the tables were reservation-only, which was completely understandable, so we sat at the bar. Shortly after sitting down, we were told we were in the wrong barstools and needed to move so there wouldn't be an empty seat between customers. Not a huge deal on its own, but it set the tone for a night where the service felt more overbearing than welcoming. I ordered a nonalcoholic Heineken, and when I finished it and declined another, the bartender jokingly called me a "little bitch." He laughed and was clearly trying to be funny, but we didn't have that kind of rapport and it just came across as uncomfortable and unprofessional. My wife wasn't feeling well that evening, so she ordered chicken and was only able to eat a few bites. When the bartender noticed she wasn't finishing it, he joked that he could take it home as scraps for his dogs. Again, probably intended as humor, but it didn't land well at all. I ordered the burger, which was around $20. I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, and unfortunately it came out extremely overcooked, to the point that parts of it tasted burnt. Any one of these things individually probably wouldn't have bothered us enough to write a review, but altogether the experience felt uncomfortable, and not particularly hospitable. We were hungry, on a time crunch before a concert, and mostly just wanted a good, relaxed meal. For the price and reputation, we expected a much better experience.

My son and I were looking for a place we had never been... That had great food and we found "The…read moreBattery!" I got the pork chop and it was absolutely amazing... Crispy yet still juicy! The brussels sprouts were by far the start of the show... you should not leave there without trying them. It's an open air restaurant that is a little loud... But super casual and great food! Definitely recommend

I come to the Battery for lunch quite often, normally as a client with my coworkers. We are always…read moretaken care of there. They change the menu up from time to time which is nice because I like to try everything on the menu. Cannot go wrong with Mama's chicken, unless you have something to do that afternoon. My current go to's are the fish sandwich (red fish), or a caesar with blackened chicken.

If you want to go grab something to eat on a late night , and have a few shots , and margaritas the…read morelobby is the place to go. Everything is fresh , he has a lot of varieties of food that you can choose from , and the music selection is great.

Food is delicious! Made fresh to order. So expect a wait for fresh, well seasoned grilled chicken,…read moresteak, fried fish, etc. Food is moderately price. Laid back vibe, #smokersbar The bartender was friendly and patient. The owner aims to please! I could say more, but I think you guys should check it out!

The location is a lot of fun. The tomato soup and grilled cheese paired together is amazing, and…read morethe bartenders are on top of it. They have a lot of beer on draft, and hard to go wrong with anything you order. The grilled cheese and tomato soup is my favorite though.

This is such a fun spot to meet up with friends after work! The vibe was great, and the food did…read morenot disappoint. I had the jerk wings, and the meat was tender, flavorful, and delicious. The fries were also so good! The tacos were definitely a highlight the smoky flavor of the pork was incredible. Honestly, it was some of the best pork I've tasted! The staff was top in the Birmingham city on a Tuesday night. Great food, good vibes, and the perfect place to unwind with friends. I'll definitely be back!