The Refinery is the best. Great food, great service, great drinks with great friends. A local staple.

Great place.. the bar was really clean and had good cool feel to it. Quaint little place with great food and service.. jasmine was very nice to us. The food was awesome! I got a French dip and mac and cheese! The French dip was very good, great tasting sandwich with Swiss cheese and Ajou.. the mac and cheese was SO DANK. my girlfriend had a salad and truffle fries.. also really good ranch to dunk the fries in!! Will be back next time we're down there!!! read more

This place is AMAZING! Literally found it by Googling places to eat and this popped up with several other results. But what stood out was them menu. My wife got the wings. She said she only wanted a couple but ate all of them. The waffle fries were hot and fresh. Cousin ordered the quesadillas that's she loved and her husband ordered the club on croissant which he also loved. But what really stood out to me was the appetizer item. They called it a corn dog but trust me. This was way better. It was a conecuh sausage corn dog. This item right here was the best thing I've had in months of not years. Soooooo good. They staff was super friendly and helpful. The bartender made the best Old Fashioned that I've ever had. The overall atmosphere was laid back and awesome. Nice lil hole in the wall. I will definitely be back. read more

The Refinery - Corn Dogs (made with conecuh sausage) - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The ambiance is super chill and drink are so fresh. We had a couple of plates which was good for the most part: Artichoke dip - so delicious and with the pita chips it was the perfect paring Mozzarella sticks - perfect for the kids and so crispy Sliders - very filling and so flavorful Macaroni and cheese - everything with bacon is better!! This pasta was so good my daughter ate it all and is so picky. Grilled chicken wrap - it had so much flavor and the waffle fries were so crispy Brussel sprout Cesar salad - here is where we list the star. It's not a Brussel sprout salad it was all romaine. When I was about to send it back the chef came out and said they serve it with Brussel sprouts but the cost was too much. So they should probably just change the name of that salad to classic Cesar salad. It also had too much dressing so I wasn't a fan. read more

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RESTAURANT THE SPOT The Refinery 728 29th St. S , Birmingham, AL 35233 Hey y'all! I have another spot for y'all to try. It's small and petite but the food is sooooo good! It's located in Birmingham within the Lakeview area. I was having a hard time deciding what I wanted to eat from the menu but when I saw the server bring the quesadilla out to the table next to me I knew I had to have it. My quesadilla had chicken and shrimp and it was the bomb dot com the waffle fries were the bomb as well. I love a potato! I highly recommend them if you're looking for something new to try and grab a cocktail while you're there. I will def be back to try more menu items! Be sure to check them out if you haven't and let me know what you think Tell them #VictheCrit sent you! https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=oHMOxoVT-HmY2ZDJXoAcvA&utm_source=ishare https://goo.gl/maps/b5EmjYrPQTMbvkF79 read more

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Visited here back in January, I had a few mimosas and ate the Mexican street corn dip . The space was relaxing and service was good. read more

The Refinery - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is awesome! It's really cozy with limited seating so I figured to call ahead for my son's 18th birthday. The food is fantastic, andq the ambience was exactly what we were looking for . The staff was super accommodating . We even got a little birthday cheesecake. I really appreciate the entire team for making our night special !! read more

The Refinery - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Amazing! Food. Service. Ambiance. Great place for a date night, lunch, meeting friends or coworkers for drinks.

Husband said burger was amazing. I had the hot wings and they were HOT! Great mozzarella sticks for app. Drinks were perfect. Great ambiance. Would definitely go back. Service also top notch! read more

My husband ordered a chicken sandwich with garlic marbled potatoes. Chicken was dry and the potatoes had no flavor not even a hint of garlic could be tasted. I ordered lobster toast and the menu didn't say it had raw onions. I asked before ordering what all was on it and she said just avocado and lobster I took one bite let her know it was awful and she didn't offer to take it back. I don't recommend this place at all read more

Went with coworkers after work on a Friday. The ambiance is beautiful. The team working were fantastic. The bartender made great recommendations on both food and drinks. The food was very good. The bartender made up some peanut butter old fashions and chocolate cherry martinis. YUM!!! I highly recommend and will be returning. read more

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Maybe it was just a bad day. This place isn't worth it. On arrival you can tell the type of vibe they're going for but they drop the ball. Lightbulbs are out, the seating is falling apart. Dust all over! we ordered the French dip as well as the fish and chips. The French dip was SALT city. I couldn't taste anything but salt. The fish are bite sized, batter only and the pasta salad is flavorless. The two drinks I ordered weren't available so the bartender/ server mixed me up a drink. It was okay. She was really nice, But her service was all over the place, from being the only one there to running across the street to other restaurants for ingredients The experience wasn't the best. personally I wouldn't recommend going here, but I can see the appeal for anyone who may be looking for a more open ended, unserious environment with a laid back atmosphere. 3/10. read more

Amazing food (Chicken piccata to die for and spectacular smash burger) and great outdoor patio. Andy and Sarah were attentive, had great recommendations, and were just generally lovely. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Cool place. Grabbed a bite at the bar mid week with the after work crowd while in town.

Small local bar with good food and beer. The also have some great mojitos. Indoor/outdoor seating. We had great service.

It's small and not really a restaurant. Food was ok, because what we wanted they were out of, so we just settled for something. Didn't even want to take pictures of the food or place. We may give it another chance later. read more

Wow! This place is a hidden gem. In fact, my husband and I had never heard of it until our son introduced us. The Refinery is located in the Lakeview area next to Lou's Package store. One tip, however, is to be prepared to drive around because parking can be a problem. This place offers a full bar and a few signature drinks. One reason we visited was that my son had raved about the Key Lime Martini and he definitely knew what he was talking about. This drink tastes just like a key lime piece of pie! Another drink worth trying is the chocolate martini. The presentation of this drink is pretty and the taste was like chocolate mark, but not overally sweet. The last drink that we tried was the strawberry mojito. Some people don't like mojitos because they don't like the mint taste. This particular drink has some mint but it is not overpowering. The best part is the chunks of fresh strawberries. I will definitely be back! read more

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We visited here as it was one of the few places open during the snow storm. They have a traditional bar and a few table/booth seats. The service was exceptional here. I was surprised that the setting was moreso a bar after "glancing" at pictures in Yelp, but it was very clean and quaint. My friend ordered the sea bass and he felt it was amazing! I tried his plate and it really was;) I only had a chicken Caesar salad that evening. It was okay. I would certainly go back and get a hot meal next time. read more

the food was great! the restaurant was nice and clean. the bathroom was amazing! our servers took very good care of us, we did not have to wait long for anything. read more

The food was great but the service was mid. Nobody came to clean our tables and the glasses were dirty. A very small place but there's nothing you can really do about that. There was only about 3 tables available and only one waitress helping everyone. But other than that, the food was truly amazing. Nothing was under or over cooked and everything tasted great. I especially recommend the burger. read more

The Refinery - Margarita flatbread pizza - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Ordered a drink. Full of ICE not much else. Terrible bartender.do not recommend. Or if you go tell them light ice.

Bartender Rachel was very friendly and made drinks according to our personal preference. The space is small, but decorated nicely. Food items are served after 5 pm. read more

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We stopped in with our kids for an early dinner. The space is small but has a really cool vibe. Their smash burgers are excellent! The wait staff/bartenders were also on their game. Probably not a kid friendly environment as the night goes on, but is a great spot for a not so late dinner. Looking forward to returning. read more

Small bar with damned good food! Staff are friendly and very helpful in helping you pick a good cocktail!

Worst place to eat would not recommend. Pubes in my food tried to make me eat it staff was terrible

This place is tiny. I was with a group of 12 and there just wasn't enough room to accommodate us. So, unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to eat here. But, I was able to try a drink at the bar. The strawberry Mojito is made with fresh strawberries and mint. It was a tasty cocktail. I would get it again. I hope to try the food soon. read more

The Refinery - Strawberry Mojito - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I came here last week for the first time. I'd heard of this place and was actually thinking it would be a super fancy, reservation only kind of restaurant. Not the case, and that's not a bad thing at all. It just means you can have good food and come either dressed up or in a t-shirt/jeans. The space is pretty small with either booth or bar sitting. The interior is absolutely beautiful and newly renovated. It looks like something the Property Brothers did! The food was delicious. There were several items on the menu that looked good to me so I definitely wouldn't mind coming back here. It was hard for me to choose, but I ended up ordering the lobster corn dog with conecuh and the turkey club. The bartender told me that waffle fries came with my food and asked it it was okay. Umm...yes! I love all fries, and waffle fries are probably my favorite. These fries were more golden and much more crispier than the Chick-fil-a waffle fries. I LOVED them! They presented my food very nicely as well. The turkey club I had was delicious and much larger than I had expected. The croissant was perfect. I was full! For $10, it was a simple but affordable dinner I would probably tell you to branch out and suggest a filet mignon they serve if you're going for dinner. I could definitely see my meal as the perfect lunch if you work close by. They are typically open until midnight, but the kitchen does close before then, so if you come after it's just the bar. The owner saw me and introduced himself. He was very nice, and I really hope this place is here to stay! read more

The Refinery - Lobster corn dogs + Conecuh - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The hubs and I decided to venture to some place new for dinner. After doing some research I decided on The Refinery. I had seen reviews about this place several times and he just never giving it a try until last night. It definitely did not disappoint. The location looks small but it actually very nice inside. The decor is great! There was only 1 staff member and the owner, Heath, there. Heath cooked us up some amazing food and then came out and had an amazing conversation with us! We were the last table of the night. These were some of the best fish tacos I have had in a long time and my husbands pork chop was cooked to perfection! We will definitely be going back! read more

The Refinery - Pork chop with roasted brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes! Those brussels sprouts were amazing. The pork chop was tender and juicy. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We stumbled upon this place and loved it! Food was great and bartender was helpful. Have already been back! Fun place for a date!

Enjoyed a couple of drinks on the patio and a nice meal! Glad I found this one. Will be back.

So to begin with, the food was absolutely incredible! We were surprised because this is a small restaurant that looked like a hole in the wall. But to our amazement and surprise, the food we ordered was just great. Kudos to Chef Ceaser! He really knows what he is doing in the kitchen. It was the server who was the absolute worst! He didn't know anything. When asked a question, he would reply - 'I don't know' (approximately 4 times). He didn't even inform us that the food we ordered actually came with fries so we had ordered truffle fries as the appetizer. We would have ordered a vegetable. Just horrendous. The service is the reason this wasn't a 5. Please know your menu if you are advising people. By the way, if he didn't know, he could have just asked someone who did. read more

The food was very delicious. I came during lunch and got the tacos with shrimp. The staff was nice and the food came at a good time. I recommend everyone in the birmingham area to try them out! read more

The Refinery - tacos with shrimp - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came to this location close to work to try their wings And fries that I have been hearing a coworker rave about. The wings and fries did not disappoint. The wings had like a dry rub seasoning on them which I absolutely loved, that I didn't even need to dip them in the ranch dressing that came with it. The waffle fries were such a great compliment to the wings, which I believe they were seasoned with the same seasoning they put on the wings. I wish I knew what that seasoning was because that is what made my meal delicious. Another coworker tried the Brussel sprout salad, but looking at the plate and the way she explained it was that it was disappointing and it did not have that wow factor for her. If you in the area check them out for your wing and fries fix and maybe your alcoholic beverage!! I will definitely come back for their wings and fries!! read more

The Refinery - Chicken wings with waffle fries! - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This is a wonderful eclectic place where everyone is welcomed. The Waffle Fries are off the chain. Five Stars, Bam. read more

The Refinery - The Refinery. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food was so good!! Service was great, even though they were incredibly busy when we got there! The ambiance was so great there were no bad vibes or songs!! read more

After spending a Saturday morning out on the town with my family at the Pepper Place Market and then hitting up The Summit, my mom and I were craving a lowkey spot and a light bite. The Refinery was the perfect pick! We drove around 7th Ave and spotted this ducked off spot. The inside definitely feels more like a bar and has majority bar seating, but it was such a nice day, my mom and I grabbed a seat outside. The wings were amazing (fried and then baked ) and the chicken on The Chicken Sandwich was grilled so so well! Be careful though, because The Chicken Sandwich is really two sliders (still very filling). With a variety of salad and sandwich options it definitely takes the cake as a great lunch fave!! #BirminghamEats #BirminghamLunch #TheRefinery read more

The Refinery - Wings and Waffle Fries - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The establishment is located on the South Side it's a bar setting when you enter the door. The bartender was pleasant and friendly took my order and my wings and salad was nice fresh and hot ! read more

If you're going here to eat, be aware that contending with the drinking crowd makes it not quite worth the hassle. While our table was outdoors, it was not even clean by outdoor standards. A couple of the apps were decent, but I would not recommend the corn dogs. All the food was very salty, and maybe a bit overpriced. The establishment was somehow understaffed despite how small it actually is. I will not be returning. read more

The food was good. The servers were nice, but it was fairly busy. It took a minute for someone to take our order, but after that everyone was fairly attentive. My friend would have ordered another drink, but a half the bar was closing out their tabs after our food came. No one came back to check on us until we were finished eating, so he skipped the 2nd drink. We would come back again though. read more

The Refinery - Grouper tacos and fries and quesadilla with chicken added (after we had eaten some). - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Been here a few times and always enjoyed it. Usually get the French dip. The waffle fries are most excellent. read more

The Refinery - Buffalo Trace on the rocks. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama