Last night was our first time trying Paramount Bar for dinner and I loved it! Hubby seemed to think it was fine, but I was impressed. Maybe because I love burgers, especially ones with all the toppings that compliment each other, and enhance the burger itself. I chose The Southerner for my burger. I thought it was pretty perfect. The patty was nice and juicy, and most importantly, flavorful. Our bartender was super friendly and helpful. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to drink, so we told him I love pineapple. He definitely didn't disappoint. I had one of the most delicious cocktails I have had. read more

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Great wings, and more importantly, the game room was amazing! I fully enjoyed eating lunch here while taking my turns at the collection of pinball machines! read more

FANTASTIC and KNOWLEDGEABLE service that did not steer us wrong! Casual, bar environment with tasty wings (marinated for 48 hours and super tender) and delicious burgers- we loved the little boy blue burger and the habanero mango wings! The onion rings with horsey sauce was also a great item! Definitely will come back when I am back in BHM! read more

I had the three-hander for a late dinner here and it was AWESOME it's on my mental list of favorite all time sandwiches now. I feel like communication could've been a bit better about the menu, the hostess didn't tell me they did the QR code thing so I wasn't aware until my server came but that isn't a big deal. This place is pretty cool. The food was great and my drink was good. The server was courteous. I didn't play any arcade games, maybe next time lol. Overall I had a good experience read more

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One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Staff was friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I am not a huge fan of skinny fries, but they were hot and fresh. Definitely a cool vibe. read more

Stopped in here for lunch today. We were able to sit outside. It is very shaded so we were actually a little chilly but it would be really nice in the summer. There's not a whole lot on the lunch menu but there are a couple salads, burgers, hot dogs, and not burgers. They also have a kids menu but it looks like anyone can order off it which is nice. Hubs and I decided to get burgers and the kid got a gyro. My burger was fantastic! Loved it. The rolls are really good too. The kid actually loved her gyro too. It was huge and she ate the whole thing! Fries are extra but 1 order was plenty for all 3 of us. They didn't have a table for 6 at the time we were there so we split into 2 tables of 3. My friend let me try her hummus that they ordered at her table. It is actually made from boiled peanuts! It still tastes like hummus so if you like hummus, you'll like it! My friend also let me try her sweet potato chips. They were really good! I had never had sweet potato chips before and I really liked them. Service was a little slow and I would not have minded except that we were cold. Our server was good though and apologized for the wait. But when the food is that good, the wait is worth it! read more

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Very good Mexican restaurant !! The street tacos are Amazing. We were here the other day and it was freezing outside so we opted for chicken soup!! Best Chicken soup ever!! They even bring your rice on the side so guy can add as much as you want. The portion size is Huge!! So Delicious !! read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - Chicken soup. - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

paramount is a very popular hangout spot for good bar food in downtown birmingham, al. the are also known as a bar arcade with games such as : deadpool pinball; the munsters pinball; game of thrones pinball; big buck hd; mario kart; terminator salvation; photo booth; golden tee; aerosmith pinball; star wars pinball; skeeball; nba hoops pop a shot; ms pacman / galaga the wings were truly the star of the show and the beer was nice and cold. if you're in the area be sure to check the out. note: they are extremely busy when any major sports game is being played. btw, i sat at the bar... read more

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This place is a great rainy day or night escape. The food is always fabulous. Whether you are going to play some games or grab a drink from their extensive beverage menu the service always is amazing. read more

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A fun Local restaurant and bar. It's an excellent place for a first date, or maybe this is a place to become your regular hang-out spot. Retro-themed, guaranteed to take you back to an age of hair bands and synthesizers. Lots of rad arcade games. Full Bar with local brews on tap. Unfortunately, I was only passing through, but I suggest you take in their vibe and enjoy some grub there. There's a small-town vibe here, even though BHAM is one of the largest cities in the south. The patrons here are local urbanites, and a few may have escaped the nearby city burbs. Think cheers. Everyone knows someone at the bar and behind the counters. Wait staff frequently greeted customers and high-fives and hugs all around. Young crowds are welcomed, but certainly not a "kids" spot. If you're a child of the 70's - 90's, you will probably enjoy this spot. We did! CONS: Parking; relatively slow table service. PROS: Ambience, Crowd. read more

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The family decided to try something new for lunch. Tried to order online but there was a glitch with one of the sandwiches, so just called in order instead for pick up. My son saw a post for the Three Hander sandwich (corned beef, fries, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, creamy, slaw, melted mozzarella on toasted sourdough) and I decided that was what I wanted. Other than being a bit messy and needing twice as many napkins as hands, this was a great sandwich. My son went with the Standard Burger (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, horsey sauce & american cheese) and was pleased with his choice. Again other than a bit messy. Wife choose The Fun Guy (balsamic mushrooms, tomato, arugula, Swiss, garlicky mayo and pecorino in a toasted pita). No complaints here either. Daughter picked Grilled Cheese (cheddar, goat cheese, mozzarella, basil, savory tomato jam on sourdough) and declared it to be the best grilled cheese ever. She has also demanded that we return before she heads back to campus. We shared a basket of fries and there was plenty for all. I am torn between trying the Southern Burger and the "Best Ever" Grilled Cheese next trip. read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - Three Hander Sandwich - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Looking for good meal on a Sunday evening and Paramount my was the answer. Great burger Great service Great atmosphere Will visit again when in the area. read more

Food is great, service can use some improvement, we ate here and our server forgot to put our order in so food took a long time to come out. It can get crowded but it's always been a Birmingham favorite for me read more

Great food! Great music! Great service! We will definitely keep this place in the rotation!

A fun hole in the wall bar. I love the environment, the little seating area outside, and in general this is a pretty nifty little place. It has plenty of games to play and entertainment. The food is also tasty! Good wings and burgers, plenty of great toppings. The bartender was very friendly that we spoke with and she was able to get the groups drinks out pretty quickly. I ordered a diet coke that came in a can-- it kind of tasted weird. But, otherwise, that's not something I blame on the restaurant/bar. Our group enjoyed all of the drinks, they were a decent size for the price. Will return again, probably for more food. The food is seriously exceptional. (We went barhopping for a bachelorette party, but I did not drink.) I think over all this atmosphere is probably one of my favorite little bars in B-ham. The place is a bit on the smaller side, so if you're going during pandemic, I would try to avoid it on a weekend due to larger crowds. read more

A friend and I ate here and I'm a vegan. I ordered the impossible burger with pickles, vegan cheese, lettuce and tomatoes and i topped it off with French fries and hot sauce. It was so darn good. Perfect actually! So perfect that I ordered a second one without fries. My friend had the wings and something else which I can't remember right now. But he said it was good too. read more

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Great burger and atmosphere. Arcade was so awesome. Would definitely go again when in Birmingham.

This place is very chill and a great way to unwind. The food is very good and it's just an overall go to when you can't decide where to go!

Oh a great neighborhood bar that has pretty awesome wings. I love the rosemary lemon pepper sprinkled with parmesan served with a blue cheese/ranch dipping sauce and the jerk chicken served with a mango habanero dipping sauce. And lets not discuss those awesome shoestring fries!! They have other food options such as hot dogs and tacos, but I have not tried anything else yet. They have several drink choices from craft beers to multiple variations of the Moscow mule. I've visited this cute little place both during late night and during the evening hours. The atmosphere is always the same. A laid back, chill spot that can be used for catching up with friends or grabbing a bite to eat alone. read more

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Paramount in Birmingham has delicious food and games in a cool and fun atmosphere. They have excellent customer service and everything that you need for the best meal. read more

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Wow, the food was amazing such kind people can't even explain. I'm just shocked. I spent a long time there fun the games. The meals were good. I would recommend and also if you go out a good time and you're over the age of 21 have some fun with some whiskey, I got a tummyache lol read more

Bring your quarters and an empty stomach Tuesday through Sunday they are closed on Monday! This is a great local spot for a girls, guys or date night out! An good for the kids as well! The concept is absolutely great! They have bar, outdoor and table sitting in one area and a arcade in the other area! The arcade has great classic games like pac-man, street fighter, galaga and skee ball! The bar area has a nice mix of house cocktails, local beer and regionals, and a good selection of spirits. The food doesn't disappoint either, the wings are great the sandwiches impress and the apps make you want to stay for the whole game! The three hander is a great sandwich, the rosemary wings are impressive and the onion rings or great balls of Fire are a meal in themselves! read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - The 3 hander, a great go to sandwich! - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This bar is very cool . The menu is very imaginative. The drinks are nice and strong. I also liked some of the names of their cocktails like the Ed,Edd, Eddy. Cartoon Network show one of my faves. They also have a small arcade which was lots of fun. The bar was packed but service was prompt and friendly. The vibe was very low key and relaxed. We ordered the olive dip and the onion rings. The onion rings were so crunchy and good. The olive dip was delicious as well. The only thing is for a bar it closes really early. On a Friday night they close at 9pm so come early and have some fun. read more

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Really enjoyed our time at Paramount. Last minute decision to get something to eat and have some drinks and it was within walking distance from our hotel. Beers were cold and good selection and the burgers were EXCELLENT. Our service was excellent the entire night. It's great to see all the positive things going on in Downtown Birmingham. read more

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Good eats, fun atmosphere! A couple more things we wanted to try on the menu, we'll be back.

First, very cool place with retro arcades. All the pin ball machines were really cool and bright back many memories. I will say money on the arcade card goes so quick. Pretty much every thing is 4 credits! Some machines took our credit but didn't start. The menu is simple. I really hated that nothing came with sides. The kids menu especially didn't come with any fries. You're paying 6 bucks for a burger and have to add another 4 bucks for fries. That's seems high for kids. The service was attentive and atmosphere was fun. I just would rave about the food. read more

Where do I begin?? Oh I know, the food! If you're looking for mouthwatering comfort food, this is the place to go. You absolutely cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I got the El Capitan burger which was full of flavor and overall satisfying to eat. It's a good size so you'll definitely have leftovers as well. A friend of mine got the blue burger, and if I could go back, I WOULD GET WHAT SHE GOT lol. If you're a blue cheese lover, this is the burger for you. It's wet, seasoned to perfection, and satisfies every burger craving you'll ever have. Whew. A few of our friends also tried the wings and they couldn't stop raving about them. Overall, our experience here was incredible. Our server Hannah made sure that we were well taken care of during every moment of our dining experience. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

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Great wings, great beer, great atmosphere! I go here a lot on Saturday nights and usually wake up in Birmingham City Jail Sunday mornings, safe and sound! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Ive come here a couple times now, and believe it is one of the best lunch spots in Birmingham. You cant really go wrong whether your grabbing a burger, hot dog, or even tacos like I did today. The food: Ive had the burger and personally think as far as downtown goes it is tied with The Standards burger which is a good thing. I tried the Shanghai tacos today and they blew me away... I was shocked with how this bbq pork (tasted like pork belly) melded with the cabbage, rice boodles, and mayo sauce. Highly recommend giving them a try even if this is mostly a burger joint! The service: Ive never had a problem with any of the servers, and ive noticed they keep your water topped off almost to an obsessive degree. Overall, I think this is a great lunch place for people in the city. Im not sure I would come here for a date, but its great for what it is! read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - Shanghai Tacos (Delicious and worth getting over the burger) - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

What a gem within Birmingham. Both the salads and burgers were delicious. Even opting for a hotdog instead of a burger did not disappoint. Service was great and the food arrived without much wait. The beer selection was pleasant as well with many draft options. Vibes inside are relaxed and the decor speaks to the history of the location. read more

Went for the first time today and had an amazing time! The food, environment, drinks, and service were all great. I had the grilled cheese, fries, and two different cocktails and everything was incredible! My favorites were the grilled cheese and the Ed Edd and Eddy cocktail. My server was attentive and made helpful recommendations, Im pretty sure his name was Cole. read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Paramount Bar is way more than a bar! When friends come from out of town, and want a relaxed atmosphere with great food and drinks, this is where I send them! I always get the onion rings and fries to start (and ask for extra sauce because the garlic Mayo is a perfect addition to every appetizer/side). The three hander is unlike anything else! They make their corned beef in-house which is awesome and the Cole slaw, jalapeños, tomatoes and fries make this sandwich. Another favorite is the chili. It comes with lots of toppings (cheese, sour cream, etc.). Normally I wouldn't order a grilled cheese at a restaurant, but it's the perfect addition to the chili! It has mozzarella, goat cheese and a tomato jam on sourdough bread - not your average grilled cheese! We'll be back soon! read more

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I love what this district has done to promote local and keep everyone safe. They had tons of places to sit outside and a spot where you can order. They had a mariachi band walking around playing with was awesome! Our group sat inside and all ordered various types of burgers and were all very pleased with the quality. I love their onion rings as well. The drinks on the other hand were just ok. My sister got the frozen Paloma and it was not good at all and my friend had "not a margarita" and it was also just ok. Overall great experience and lots of fun....but steer clear of the speciality drinks. read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - Not a margarita - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Burgers, service, atmosphere all 10/10!! We cannot wait to visit again!! Oh and the drinks were great as well read more

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The service was amazing, we were sat immediately and our server was very sweet! The vibes of the restaurant was chill, definitely can tell it was a bar lol. The food was the problem. Everything on the menu was kinda weird and is not ideal for people with non adventurous stomachs. read more

We absolutely loved the food at Paramount. Have been twice recently. We had a "Three Hander", a "Grilled Cheese", and the "You're My Boy, Blue" burger. We also tried the "Alabama Hummus" boiled peanut hummus appetizer and the "Creamy Olive Dip" appetizer. The sides are a-la-cart. We had a basket of fries. The burger was delicious, but we are big blue cheese fans. Not everyone loves blue cheese. It was a good size. And the bun was soft. The house corned beef sandwich may have been a little better, though. It just has a ton of goodness on it! If you like a Ruben, you will definitely like it!! A lot of flavor. The grilled cheese is definitely a grown up version. I could only eat half but got it both times. The goat cheese is SO good!! Fries come with garlicky Mayo. Nice change up from ketchup. The hummus was good, but that olive dip was even better. Salty and creamy goodness with pecans on top served with saltines and raw veggies to dip! Yum yum!!!! Super cool arcade with 90s throwback vibe. Love ski ball!! The reason I gave 4 stars was the service. Both times our server (different each time) seemed to not be having a good day. I get it, but twice? Asked for a straw, and got a look and never got the straw. Asked for a float with peach, she said we may be out of peach. Ok, strawberry? We may be out of that. Had to ask her to go find out what they have so we could make a choice. Hopefully that will be better next time. We will definitely be back. read more

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Let me start by saying for 2 years I have been a Paramount Bar Fan. We used to live literally across the street from it. My reviews of late are focused on take-up vs. eat in for obvious reasons. That will also be the focus of this review. The best way to say what I have to say is inconsistent food taste and quality. No idea why, did not seem that way years ago when we ate in. This deserves an explanation. Yesterday night, my wife and I simply did not want to cook. So I went online and ordered our favorites from Paramount for curbside pick up. Simple enough. We ordered two bun-less standard burgers with bacon and one order of chicken wings. Let's start with the Burgers. I think Paramount puts some lamb in with the beef when they make the burgers. Some times it tastes GREAT and when there is to much of that flavor, it tastes awful. Kind of reminds you of spoiled meat. I am NOT saying the meat was spoiled, just to lamby flavor. On to the chicken wings. In the past, we ordered "Hot" wings. Always good and very keto if that makes a different to your diet. This time, we did "Jerked". Awful, we tossed them and the burgers out. That is what I am talking about when I talk about consistency. Is it still a place I will go back to, YES. Just no time soon. I forgive them simply because of what they and other places have had to do to stay in business. Eat well and stay healthy. read more

So much fun. Great staff and food. Enjoyed my visit here with friends. Can't go wrong with their burger and fries! Don't forget to grab a beer at the bar. read more

The food here is typical bar food but not your typical quality, and since the most important quality of a restaurant is it's food I give paramount 5 stars. The ambiance is perfectly adequate and out of the half dozen or so times I've gone I've never had a reason to complain about anything service wise. If I was to complain about anything it would be that people seem to like this place a little too much and it's frequently packed. I do however like that there is even an old school arcade attached in a joining room in the back, nice size with plenty of games. Besides the food though, my favorite thing is it's proximity to the mcwane imax theater which has the best imax I've ever seen and combined with paramount truly makes one of the best date nights you can have in the area. read more

I've been to Paramount a few times and it has never disappointed me! You can get any hamburger as a hot dog, which I had never done before until this trip! I really enjoyed The Standard hot dog. The cheese on it was surprisingly yummy and I really liked the dipping sauce. My friend got The Southern hot dog which was also good, but I think I liked The Standard more. We got a side of their french fries which come with the most amazing rosemary mayo dip. The service was quick and efficient. There were no COVID precautions that I could see. Overall, I highly recommend trying Paramount's hot dogs! read more

Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - Arcades Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama