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    Shift

    3.8 (60 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Espresso Martini
    Maya R.

    Happy Hour here, you have my heart. The food was to die for good, especially for the price - felt criminal! Truffle fries? A MUST. Good shareable size for ~3 people. Lamb chops were fall off the bone tasty (almost ordered 2 more servings). And the sweet and spicy shrimp was a favorite. I tried the espresso martini, so YUMMY!! Our server was the goat because he was moving with the swiftness as we kept ordering before HH ended. With the live music, the vibes are best suited for group occasions, but I can still see the romance vibes. Seriously would recommend this place without hesitation. Can't wait to come back! Parking is available across the street in a paid-lot.

    Sherita W.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. They have an incredible happy hour that is everyday 5p-7. It was decorated so cute and it was nice to get out and celebrate with my friends and have some time to myself. Love my family but it's so important to have an identity outside of our Kids and Partners!! Food was good drinks were really good and the service was good overall also. Even brought us some Birthday lemon drop shots with a candle since they don't have dessert.

    Shrimp tacos and Paloma , lobster tacos and whiskey drink (I forget what he ordered lol)
    Shannon C.

    Vibes were cute! Live music (one man band, acoustic guitar) on a Tuesday night and tacos and tequila drinks were half off. Service was great, the staff was really really nice! Shrimp tacos were regularly $22 so with the discount it made it a normal price and honestly still wasn't worth it... the tortillas were cold and tasted like Gordon food service or something... not quality ingredients that is for sure. I didn't complain about the food because I didn't think it was worth it but I'm sure the staff would've been nice about it because they really were kind people. Drinks were okay but I feel the whole experience was just a bit over priced and maybe I'd come back but only for happy hour and not a whole meal.

    Meg K.

    I don't know where to begin because everything is stellar at Shift! From the moment we walked in we felt like locals. Great live music playing for happy hour, people singing along and dancing in the corner of the bar. We were seated promptly and had drinks in our hands within minutes. The menu is outstanding. So good we came back the next night to try all the things we missed on Friday. I had the Garden Mule and Scott had My Best Life. Both were delicious but he got bonus points because his bubbled and smoked all the way to the end! (See pictures) I'm going to just tell you everything we got both days so buckle up! Started with Shift Fries, truffley parmesan crispy goodness! Short rib tacos melt in your mouth, perfectly spiced. The Filet Tips are oh so tender and yummy. Truffle Brussel Sprouts were crispy and full of flavor. Had to have the Beet Salad. Beautifully presented and so so good. But the best thing ever was the Pork Belly w potatoes. Absolutely mind blowing!! The staff is beyond great. Lance and John took such good care of us we were never in need of a thing. This place is a gem. Prices are reasonable and the portions are huge! Quality is top notch. Thank you Shift for such a great experience. We may even travel back in town just to to come visit you guys!

    Basic bitch and the color red
    Chloe K.

    Good drinks and fun for the weekend. Great vibes finally something a little different in Bham.

    Ashlee H.

    We got sat fast even on a busy night. Place is very loud so bring your outside voice. The food was very bland and okay, the drinks were a lot better. Service was really good especially giving how busy it was

    The color red & regular martini
    Samantha M.

    Happy hour 5p-7p Tuesday - Sunday. Yes happy hour even on the weekend! We enjoyed the seared ahi tuna, lobster flatbread & the filet tips - it was all good!! Their cocktail The Color Red was fabulous! Milagros reposado, fresh lime, strawberry & jalapeño jam. Mmmmmmm Cool atmosphere

    Espresso martini
    Rosalyn P.

    The food and drinks are always on point at Shift. Everything came out hot, fresh and very tasty. The drinks are always superb as well. Every time I have come the food was amazing so they are consistent. Do I need to say more or are you gonna go check them out????..... Enjoy!

    Expresso martini!
    Enoch L.

    This is for the new Plymouth location (which isn't showing up for some reason). Let's get the obvious out-of-the-way - YES this place is extremely expensive, and whether you feel it's worth it or not is entirely up to your personal metric. But the food is excellent, the presentation just great, and the atmosphere is super chill - there is literally no other restaurant like this in Plymouth (or nearby). Wait staff was attentive (shout out to Holly!) and I would certainly go there again. Just be prepared to drop some cash.

    Filet sliders, fries, halibut tacos
    Faryn P.

    Based on the reviews I'd read, and the happy hour specials, I was really excited to try this place. There are so many compelling items on the menu that I was already anticipating coming back to try more before I had even ordered. We sat at the bar, and ended up ordering the filet sliders, halibut tacos, and "truffle" fries. The filet sliders were ok, but I felt that the density of a stiff pretzel bun didn't compliment the meat's tenderness in any way, and the sliders were severely lacking in moisture/sauce. I would recommend a toasted brioche bun instead, served with a side of zip sauce, au jus, or similar. The halibut tacos (recommended by waiter) actually made me want to gag. Each was essentially a large chunk of the fishiest halibut meat I've ever tasted, loosely thrown into a cold flour tortilla with some bbq sauce and pineapple pieces - these need serious help. The fries were good - essentially McDonald's fries with a tablespoon of shredded parm on top, served with "special sauce". I think the main disappointment here is that the menu description implies that these are truffle fries, when in reality, no truffle flavor was detected. Nonetheless, these were enjoyable enough. To top it off, the service was unfortunately slow and unenthusiastic. One or the other would have been fine, but both? Worth mentioning.

    Lobster Flatbread
    Sel S.

    The food, drinks, and overall aesthetic are all perfect but the staff is so rude! Our server had the worst attitude which was very unwelcoming, maybe it was just a bad day though.

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    Overpriced and rude service. So many better places to frequent. Don't waste your time!

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    Great drinks and live music. On Thurs/Fri/Sat I believe the music stops at 10 and then the vibe changes to more of a club

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    The food wasn't all that.. It was too dark inside and the service wasn't very well....

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    Just found my new hangout. Food and drinks are exceptional. Fun atmosphere and best happy hour in Birmingham! Try the lobster flat bread.

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    ZANA - Guanciale bucatini

    ZANA

    3.8(99 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown Birmingham

    Our daughter and son-in-law recently had their wedding celebration at Zana. The staff were very…read moreattentive to our guests. The layout, of the tables, was perfect. The food was displayed beautifully on the buffet table along with the desserts. When the party ended the staff helped pack everything to be taken home. We highly recommend Zana for wedding and other events.

    We booked our reservations for a late time on purpose so that we could eat and then enjoy the DJ…read morewhile drinking afterwards. It worked out really well. The restaurant vibes were really nice. We were seated at a booth next to the window where you can see into the back kitchen. Our server was super nice and brought out bread for us. We ordered a spicy margarita and the lychee guava martini. The margarita was way too spicy for me but my friend tolerated it. I loved the martini!! It was so good I actually ended up having 3 of them. We originally planned on entrees but ended up just ordering all kinds of apps and got full off of those. It was really satisfying and we had fun trying all the different things they had. I don't think there was anything we didn't like. We got oysters, beef carpaccio, whipped ricotta, and beef tips. Towards the end of our meal the DJ started setting up and the restaurant was rearranging the furniture to make room. We were told our booth was sold but were welcome to continue in another booth until anything changes. The atmosphere transitioned really smoothly and we enjoyed ourselves. It was fun mingling and dancing and ended up staying until close. I would definitely come here again!

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    220 Merrill - Flash Seared Ahi Tuna

    220 Merrill

    3.8(837 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown Birmingham
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    Still a fun place to meet friends after all these years! The dining room is light and airy in the…read moresummer. Even on Mondays there will be a sizeable crowd at the bar area. The service is excellent and the food is tasty, but like many places, over seasoned. I had the sea bass and tasted the short rib. The fish and its accompanying rice were steamed in coconut milk - beautiful! The short rib was melt in your mouth tender, seasoned with truffle. We topped it off with the creme brûlée cheesecake (shared between 3 was perfect)!

    My best friend's bridal "sprinkle" brunch was held at this charming little gem. I joined a party of…read moreseven ladies. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, with ample photo opportunities. Our attentive and patient server was always ready to answer any questions we had. Our drinks arrived promptly, and we started with mimosas, which were okay but a bit pricey. I should have opted for the delicious lemon drop instead. After scanning the restaurant for other patrons' food, we decided to order veggie omelets, steak tacos, burgers, and a breakfast special. The table across from us had ordered a plate of cinnamon roll pancakes, which looked absolutely divine. It was an incredibly generous portion, but unfortunately, no one else wanted to share. Maybe next time. We had a slight wait for our food, but it was absolutely worth it. Everything was piping hot and incredibly delicious. I couldn't resist ordering the signature burger special from TikTok, which came with garlic truffle fries and a glass of wine. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and each other's company. I highly recommend this place, and they have a great happy hour during the week.

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    Hazel's - FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

    Hazel's

    4.3(452 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown Birmingham
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    One of my besties & I dropped by Hazel's Seafood for weekend brunch! This was a perfect spot to…read moresecure a pocket of happiness with great conversation, great food & great service. Jeff as our server was a delight! He took good care of us. We stuck around long enough that we hated to see him moving on to the room for a party celebration. We even tried to order a second meal but they had to make way for reservations! We will be back! Our food was soooo good! I had the B-Fast Sandy and one pancake. My bestie had the shrimp & grits plus three different flapjacks! The pancakes/flap jacks are huge. This was a perfect location to celebrate Woman's History Month since this is an award winning restaurant, owned by a woman.

    I had went to "Hazels" on the corner of Maple and Woodward in Birmingham after leaving my doctor's…read moreoffice and getting some sobering news! I've been there several times with my son and always had a good experience. However, today I walked in and it was like nobody saw me and I stood there at the entrance and I stood there. Two gentlemen came in behind me and the girl saw them and she seated them and then she saw me and she said 'are you here to eat' I said, "of course I'll take the seat by the window facing Maple" and she said "OK go ahead and I'll bring you a menu"! She never did. Eventually, the Server who was working that table. She saw me and she was training another person today and she says I'll be right with you! Well, a minute turned into another minute and another minute and several other people came in and then she came to me and said "what are you having?" I said "I don't know. I don't have a menu!" "Oh" she said "She didn't give you a menu!" I said, No, She didn't give me anything"! So the Server and her trainee went and got me a menu and a glass of water, silverware and napkin! After waiting and waiting for my server and her trainee to return and more people to be seated, my server returned and took my order! Lobster bisque and halibut with green beans no potatoes! Then, for more waiting! And I waited and waited and waiting! They brought my lobster bisque! I tell you! They just do not know how to make a lobster bisque in Birmingham thus far! Not up to par. It was orange and not a bit of lobster in it! Nor the smell of lobster was nowhere near it! I don't know what these restaurants think lobster bisque is. Did not even return to remove my bowl or replenish my water! Never saw them again! Then, I waited another long time until they brought out my main course which was pathetic and the sauce with it was so salty that I couldn't even use it so I did sprinkle some lemon on the fish and try to eat it. The best thing about the meal was the green beans! I ate part of the fish, but it was more or less tasteless! Not one time did my server come to check on me to see if everything was OK and as she was bringing me my check, she poured me some more water, that was really good. The only time she checked on me! The water. Did I tip her? Hummm NO! Oh no oh no! I'm a very good tipper for good service! What could improve? Everything!

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