At the recommendation of a chef I follow on FB, my friend and decided to eat here for lunch today…read more Upon entering, we were greeted warmly and promptly by the owners. I ordered the chicken Philly with okra combo, he ordered the steak Philly with fries combo. Hold the lettuce on both. He also ordered the sauce on the side for his sandwich. The combos do not come with a drink, so the price is extra for those. I got keekeepooh punch, he ordered 2 grape Faygos. Our food was brought out hot and freshly cooked. The crack okra was delicious and some of the best I've had. My chicken Philly was nicely seasoned and the special sauce complimented the sandwich and didn't take away from it. By the looks of my friend's plate, he enjoyed his food as well because nothing was left, lol. There were several seats available inside to eat at, and the soft music playing on the speakers were a nice touch. I really don't have too many complaints. The only one I can think of is the combo description. Combos usually include the drink. Either increase the price to include the drink, or just advertise the food as the sandwich and choice of side. Other than that, I enjoyed my meal and highly recommend stopping by to try this new restaurant out!

I have been looking for a GREAT wing spot and this hidden gem may just be the one. My first…read moreexperience with the owners was top tier customer service. I was greeted immediately with the smile. They were out of the crack okra so I chose to get wings only. The sweet heat garlic pepper wings were cooked to perfection and the sauce had me licking the paper. Piping hot and 10/10 on taste. I will definitely go back to try more things. The wings even impressed my mom and she is a tough critic. The inside is cozy and the music playing nice and low sets it off.

don't overlook this spot if you are in the search for a good barbecue place! Very pleasantly…read more surprised by this menu. They had so much more than I was expecting, but also had a wide variety of what they were serving! I will say It is a barbecue spot so obviously you have less options for those who don't eat meat. I also am so glad that they were serving Buffalo rock canned drinks because that is such a Birmingham staple! The staff is super nice and they handled me with quickness and attentiveness even with the line for that day! It did take a bit for my order to come out, but I do believe they make things as soon as it's ordered so everything definitely tasted fresh! Plenty of seating in this area and it's just a really good spot to try if you're looking for food on game night!

I left here fangry; full and angry. Did I just invent that term?…read more Three stars may be a little unfair, but hear me out. The good: - Nice, hip ambience - Fun menu - Quick service - Reasonable prices. BBQ is always a little pricey - Monster sized Dino rib portion. I was hungry coming in and still couldn't finish The Not: - This was my first day experiencing Birmingham heat and humidity. Even in the shade, I was starting to sweat. One could say this is not anybody's fault, but one could also say throw up some cool fan/mist devices for your patrons. - I think the location is next to a daycare of some kind, because there were a lot of kids there. One could also say this is not their fault, but there was a screaming one year-old next to me. Yay. It's not Delta's fault that a crying baby is seated next to me, but that doesn't change the flight experience. - The Dino rib looked amazing, but the flavor was lacking. Seasoning a piece of meat that big is a work of art. Too much salt, and it's too salty...But I probably would have preferred more flavor than too little, because then I'm dependent on the sauce. - The sauce was the watery vinegar kind. That might work for certain dishes, but the meat was so big, all of the sauce just runs right off it. Which basically means I'm not getting that flavor for the majority of the meal. Normally, on an amazing barbecue dish, I will eat till I hurt myself. lol I just ate till I was full and left a decent amount of meat left because the flavor just wasn't there. I could be biased, because I am from Texas and salt and pepper is king. - The mac & cheese was OK. It looked like they sprinkled some pre-shredded thick cut cheese on top, which honestly just looked lazy. - At this point, I was getting a little grumpy with the whole thing so the brisket beans was not gonna happen. - I was having order remorse, but then I remembered the whole reason I got the Dino rib, was because I wanted to see how good the pure barbecue was versus a selection masked with salsa and other toppings. - All of this would've been fine for $15, but $40 bucks with the tip and a pop... Nope. - I wasn't just grumpy about the price, I'm a big guy. I did not need those 2000 cal. That meant I couldn't eat dessert because my calorie limit was maxed. lol Pretty fun place though. I would give it one more shot and just try the brisket, and if that was not fantastic...I don't think I would go back again. If I'm gonna eat Mexican food, I'll just go to Taco Bell for a fraction of the price. I was talking to the front desk girl at my hotel, (fangry, I tell you) and she said "oh, yeah, there's no good barbecue in Birmingham." lol

We were on the lookout for dinner after a long hot day at a tennis tournament. We saw that Taco Mac…read morewas close and decided to give it a try. We were familiar with Taco Mac from Atlanta so we had high hopes for this particular spot. We were not disappointed! We were promptly seated. The inside of the restaurant was industrial with a lot of TV screens and very bright lighting (too bright). Our waitress was friendly and informative about the menu. We ordered Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and wings. The egg rolls were amazing! The steak and cheese were tasty and the "roll" blended with the ingredients to make a tasty appetizer. My son loved the wings- they were meaty which is always a good thing. We had a great quick dinner at Taco Mac. We will be back next time we are in Pelham. Thanks, Taco Mac!!

I came here for a company luncheon on a Wednesday at 11 in the morning…read more There was probably about 20 of us and we sat towards the back. Shelley was our server and she was very attentive. We had nachos and burgers and we were able to put the topics we wanted on it. The burger was in hot and of course the cheese wasn't melted on it because it was just sitting out there. It was OK, but I probably wouldn't eat it next time. I also made myself a side salad, and I had their vinaigrette dressing, which was very good. The best thing was the cookie. It was really delicious. The parking can be difficult at times because there's a breakfast place next-door and also a huge apartment complex. However, since we got their first thing when they open, the parking was not bad at all. I did visit the bathroom and it was very clean as was the restaurant.

Big Doon's has a friendly, down-home vibe that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in…read more The staff are genuinely hospitable and bring a nice personal touch to the experience. As for the food, the ribs though advertised as incredibly tender were good but didn't quite live up to the hype. They weren't tough, but they also weren't that "falling-off-the-bone" kind of tender many rib I look for. The baked beans were solid and flavorful enough to complement the meal. The fried okra had a great crisp texture, clearly fried with care, but it was missing any noticeable seasoning, which made it feel a bit flat flavor-wise. Overall, Big Doon's offers a friendly atmosphere and satisfying comfort food, though the kitchen could take the flavor up a notch to match the warmth of the service.

Good BBQ from a family owned business! Big Doons rib sandwich was so good a saucy! The staff was…read moresuper friendly and helpful. I can tell the family took pride in their food. I enjoyed the food and will definitely be back!

Really good chicken. We dropped by for lunch on Saturday. They have a lunch menu everyday. Yeah…read more Rice and beans were standard. Pickled veggies were really good. Service was good. It is sit down, order from menu and be served 'service'. We'll be back.

We have been here a couple of times now and we were not disappointed either time!!…read moreThe food was delicious and fast! I truly cannot understand why this place is completely packed at all time. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. I will definitely stop by whenever I'm in the mood for great food!!

Work Outing! Our area hosted a private Saturday brunch for our teams. Mrs. Bernardine, the owner,…read moreand the Michael's staff took good care of us. It was buffet style with chicken wings, waffles, Conecuh sausage, eggs, bacon, fruit, and some of the best shrimp and grits I've had in Bham! Everyone enjoyed themselves as many hadn't had the chance to experience Michael's before! I hope they return... I surely plan to!

My wife and I came here for the Valentine's Day special, and it was absolutely worth it. We did the…read morefull Valentine's menu with the wine pairings, and everything from start to finish was excellent. We both started with the Oysters Rockefeller and The lobster bisque was rich and smooth with great depth of flavor. For the main course, my wife had the salmon and I had the steak both were cooked perfectly and came out hot, which I really appreciate. You can tell care went into each dish. We finished with dessert: I had the cheesecake and my wife had the brownie. Both were a great ending to the meal. The low lighting created a really romantic atmosphere, perfect for a Valentine's dinner. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made the night even better. Overall, a fantastic experience and an easy 5 stars from us. We'll definitely be back.

With Hoover Restaurant Week in full swing , my mom and me decided to give Hoover Steaks & Wines a…read moretry. I'm so glad that we did. We received amazing service and had a great overall experience. Our server, Eron did a great job with answering any questions we had. He took our drink and food orders quickly. I really enjoyed the restaurant week special steak flight $30. The three different cuts were ny strip, ribeye & sirloin. I opted for medium rare as the temperature- steak was juicy and prepared just right. My mom had a pastrami sandwich & house chips!!! She enjoyed her meal & had some leftovers. Those house chips were delicious! This isn't a huge place but definitely comfortable. You can purchase cuts of meats, sides, wines to go. I really like that you can pick your cook of meat and they will prepare it for you in house. You pay the per lb price plus $15, which isn't bad. I plan to return back to HS&W to try their Sunday brunch! During HRW you can also get: $5 Alabama light $5 Bubbly Cheers & Happy Eats!

We came here for dinner after hearing good reviews. This is basically a butcher and wine shop where…read morethey have a few tables where you can eat. They have table service though so that's nice. I'd you want you can pick your steak out of the case and they will cook it for you. They have flights of wine and steak! My husband decided to try the steak flight. I got a cheese steak that actually had whiz on it. Surprised to see that since that is usually just a Philly thing. It was a good steak sandwich. I would come here again for lunch not dinner as I think if you want a nice dinner you want a nice dinner atmosphere. This is more giving lunch vibes. Overall a good experience.

I was looking for quick cheap tacos to go on a break. I was warmly greeted and seated. A gentleman…read morecan over to offer assistance if I had any questions. The menu is extensive with explanations of the dishes. Prices run from $15 to market prices for seafood towers. Unfortunately it was more than I expected for a quick lunch so I left without eating. However, I will return when properly dressed and can enjoy the dining room. The decor is nice and clean. Staff is friendly. Please don't sleep on this new investment in the West Side! I will update my review when I actually try their ceviche and other dishes!

The service was a little slow initially. Once they came to get our drink order, everything flowed…read moresmoothly. It's a casual vibe. The FIFA World Cup games were showing on the big screen. They have a full bar and lots of seating. The dining room is set up to accommodate multiple parties over 6. The food was so flavorful. It was freshly prepared. The portions were large. They kept bringing out these huge seafood platters. They looked reasonably priced to feed 2-4 people. It was interesting that both entrees were served with fries as a side. We had a good experience and will return.