Went with a big group and was very pleased with the service and food. Will be coming back and…read morerecommend!

Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz)…read moreEverything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM

It was nice to go hang out here with the fellows and meet the nice waitress who showed up a good…read moretime in and out the bar

If there is a restaurant that is a Birmingham institution among the wealthier crowd, there is…read moreliterally only one name that locals would bring up, and it is undoubtedly Highlands. Not that there aren't other nice restaurants, but this spot has proven itself over time and is ran by a chef that most Alabamians are quite proud of. Opened in 1982, Highland's is a place that put Birmingham on the map in a positive way at a time when the post industrial iron period was about to wind down and transform the city. Frank formalized his cooking techniques by working in kitchens of San Francisco and France, creating a medley of American Southern and French cuisine that is difficult to find elsewhere. It was not a time when it was common to see a chef from Alabama going to study cooking in Europe, thus the story was already an anomaly. Frank Stitt was trying to pioneer sustainable agriculture and farming well before anybody in Alabama knew what in the world that actually meant or for that matter, cared. One of the signature items is the baked grits that has been around since the restaurant opened. It's a tasty grits preparation and without a doubt, something to try. The pheasant was spectacular, fairly lean and with a crispy delicious skin, served with grits and green beans. Pastries here are created by Dolester Miles, who has been in the job for well over 30 years. The opera cake is absolutely spectacular, gentle and complexly layered. The basque cake is peachy and moist, with a crispy delicious exterior and Chantilly cream. Not only are these likely the best desserts to discover in Alabama, but may be some of the best to be found in America. The attentiveness got derail was clearly evident. As far as service, generally fine, but not particularly attentive. The waitress did not seem in much of a mood to welcome people to the establishment. Many items on the menu were running out by 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Nobody was particularly impressed with the flounder that got substituted for the grouper. And then there are other questions, why would you run out of grits? They know they are always filled to capacity and ingredients to make grits are not immediately perishable. Highland's has by this point in Birmingham's history become a classic. It's evident that most people here have been around for decades working at their jobs and serving the rich crowds of Mountain Brook. It's a place of great food and shows many combinations of ingredients that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere, let alone be executed this well.

Mixed feelings. Got there at 7pm on a Tuesday to try a new place…read more The Good: corner downtown location. Trivia offered. Friendly staff. Good sweet tea. (Husband liked the Dr. Robot draft beer) The bad: bathroom door to women's restroom propped open with 4 beer buckets catching leaks? One of the 2 inside bathroom doors wouldn't lock. Spinach dips and cheese dips weren't hot but chips were ok. Cheese sticks and poppers just average. Chicken tenders wouldn't even finish one to eat (hard, colder and not a good taste). Might go back for trivia and give something else a try but not impressed with the food.

I think this place only benefits from the overflow from a neighboring restaurant that is far…read moresuperior. My dad has always advised me not to eat here. Today I thought what the heck. The Bloody Mary wasn't bad, I'll admit. Great value, too. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage since it's an Irish pub. The potatoes were boiled and not seasoned at all. Plain boiled potatoes. No butter, no salt, nothing. The cabbage was nothing but salt and tasted like it came out of a can. The corned beef was okay, but way overcooked and dry. My husband had the fish and chips. So greasy. We both left so much food on our plate that the server thought we hadn't touched it at all. Have a drink here, but skip the food.

Of course you can't talk about this place without talking about the PLACE. This is the definition…read moreof Hole-in-the-wall fo sho. After figuring out parking and entering Gus's the first thing I thought : " where do I stand" lol " how do I order?" Then the aroma you are hit with while trying to figure things out...let's you know I mone figure this out and leave with sumin one way or another. we ordered two each of the Chili Cheese Dogs with onion and mustard. Very Friendly service, we felt like Fans before the first bite which happened shortly after returning to our car parked on the curb. Wow LOVE @ 1st BITE!!!! this will be hard to copy on this planet!!!! The best aroma, the best flavor of chili, bun, grilled hot dog experience EVER!!!! Every bite was a Mmmmm moment!!!!

I'd go here every day if I could! One of my favorite spots in Birmingham, hands down. Fast service,…read moredelicious dogs & sandwiches, and as close to a bodega vibe as we get in Birmingham!

Did not get order right. Specifically said no pickles, got pickles. Food is mediocre to poor…read more Specifically asked for crispy fries. Had fries , soggy nasty. Went to get soda from fountain there was black stuff floating in my soda. Got a burger with cheese mayo and lettuce, got it no mayo , no lettuce. The patties taste like frozen patties, not good quality. The phiily cheese steak was ok. I would say don't waste your money . The gentleman running the register did allow me to get sodas from the cooler after he looked in my cup and even commented eww what is that!

Tony's Hot Dogs in Birmingham is the kind of place you'd drive past a hundred times if you didn't…read moreknow better. No frills. No gimmicks. Just a tiny, iconic hole in the wall that exists for one reason: to serve hot dogs that mean business. When you walk in, you already know you're not here for the décor. You're here because you're craving a hot dog and you want it done right. I ordered the Chicago dog, which showed up looking like it had zero intention of fitting politely inside its bun. This thing was juicy, oversized, and required a concerning amount of napkins. The pickles were crisp, the peppers had the right bite, the mustard was exactly what it should be. Everything hit. The only thing missing was that neon green relish that looks radioactive but somehow makes a Chicago dog official. I kind of missed it. A little. Then I got adventurous. Mistake number one. I ordered the Beef Sandwich, what I can only describe as a sloppy joe with a pickle on top. It sounded bold. It tasted... fine. Not terrible. Not memorable. Just sort of there. It's like I betrayed the hot dog gods and they let me know. My colleague went with the burger, which Tony's is apparently campaigning as "best of" material with the local news crowd. He said it was decent and a great value. High praise in burger language. Now the onion rings? Absolute perfection. Crispy, golden, and cooked exactly the way onion rings should be cooked. No notes. If I had stuck strictly to the hot dogs, this would've been an easy five-star situation. But I strayed. That's on me. Four stars. Next time, I'm staying loyal to the dogs.

First time in and got there 30 minutes before they closed. I expected to have the place to myself…read morebut, to my surprise, the place was close to full. The Chicago dog was excellent and, even though it was close to closing time, everything was fresh and tasty. The staff was friendly and not in a hurry to shut down while I was there. I'll be back and next time I won't wait until this late in the day. Good job

Great spot for a quick lunch…read more Found myself in this area and saw the sign, I was hungry so pulled right in, and found it to be a pretty nice operation with a solid menu of recognizable buger/fries/ice cream type stuff, a clean and tidy space, and good prices. The food itself was simple and well prepared. The fries were crispy and hot and the burger was quite tasty and just the right size. It's advertised as a smash burger, but not as smashed as some that you might find...but that's ok. I'd order it again for sure. Overall this seems like a predictable spot with a familiar menu and they did a great job of keeping the line moving during a busy lunch rush. Friendly people, clean space, good food and great value. Would definitely visit again.

This is the Burger Man with the Best Burgers in America Association, and stopped by to try the…read moreBoaz, AL location to see how they fare. I have scored their burgers at the Gadsden, AL location, and it is always great. I got their Triple Burger with cheese, and my wife got their Fried Chicken Wrap, and both were great. I think that Burger 101 is better than Culver's. Great job, and thank you for the Military Discount that shows you care for the Military and our service.

Great little hole in the wall hotdog and more, joint. It's family oriented and they make you feel…read morelike family. Delicious and greasy, just like you want from a place like this. Portions are great as well as prices. Fries cooked to perfection and flavorful. We will be back each time we head towards Argo area! Thanks Luke's!!

I was really happy to learn that Luke's hotdogs and burgers existed. Why? Because this is the…read moreoffspring of Paul's hotdogs! I miss Paul's so much. A lot!!! It was busy when I arrived on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the hotdog special. The hotdogs had a nice flavor but I wish had been hotter in temp. Fries were amazing!! Location was easy to find and right off the highway. I will definitely return to try a burger next! It's a little small inside but table seating is available and one outdoor picnic table.