Cattywampus is exactly the kind of neighborhood find you hope to stumble on. Tucked into Main…read moreStreet in Columbiana, this cocktail and spirits lounge nails the balance between polished and welcoming -- the drinks are crafted with real care, but nobody's going to make you feel out of place for ordering something simple. The menu keeps things interesting by staying in motion. Rather than a static list, the offerings evolve, and the staff genuinely seem to want your input -- mention a spirit you love or a flavor you're chasing, and they'll run with it. Just don't hold them to any specific promise; the vibe is more "let's see what we can do" than guaranteed customization, and honestly, that spontaneity is part of the charm. Special shoutout to Max behind the bar -- hands down the best bartender in the place. Attentive, skilled, and just the right amount of personality to make every visit feel like more than a transaction.

Been here a few times now. Always great convos with bartender Max and wonderful service... And yes,…read moreshe serves up fabulous drinks!! Small, dark but cozy cocktail bar that serves amazing drinks using their own homemade syrups. I haven't had a bad cocktail yet! A few of my favorites include Chai Old Fashion, Strawberry Lemon Drop, and Espresso Affogato... An espresso martini with a dollop of homemade vanilla ice cream. For the month of March, they have live music.

First time here as my friend recommended it. Started off slow but did pick-up. It was definitely a…read morelittle dive bar with the very dim lights. They were out of some drinks and oysters. How are you out of oysters at an oyster house? I ended up having a sunset lemon drop martini, recommended by the staff as a hot seller... It was more sour than anything. Also had the grilled shrimp and side salad in place of fries. I was told I could have any side in place of fries with no mention of an up charge, but ended up paying extra. The shrimp was a little on the salty side and the salad did taste good. I suggest going somewhere else for the same price, better food and served on plates with real silverware.

I have eaten at The Local Oyster House for years and always loved it. Last Saturday night I took a…read morefriend telling her how good it was. It was such a disappointment. They didn't have any seltzers, the Lemon Drop Martini they claimed was so loved was not good. It was wing night and I wasn't impressed. We were told they were out of oysters which I told my friend they were known for. I ordered a side of onion straws to go with my wings. Not only were they not good but they cost $6. The whole experience was a disappointment.

This bar is located in the Birmingham Club establishment so it is membership and guest only…read more This bar is very relaxing. It is also graced with a wonderful view of the Birmingham city. They have a well-stocked bar and a selection of seasonal cocktails. They are however limited in their craft beer selection. They only have 5 taps and unfortunately the beer selection is not all craft. There is a nice seating area with plush comfy chairs around a fireplace. Two large screen TVs are mounted on each side of the fireplace make this an excellent spot for viewing sporting events. In some corners you can even find an intimate spot. They have a bar menu consisting of dollar oysters including your choice of Blue Pointe and James River. They also make flatbreads. You can also order off of the menu of the adjoining restaurant the Signature. When it is warmer you can also sit outside on the patio and enjoy the view or the sunset and take advantage of their happy hour specials.

This is a great new spot created from the renovation that The Club just completed! It has…read moretraditional bar area along with a sitting area! An a great view of the city to boot. It also has an outside bar area and sitting area. The outside bar has a limited amount of options however one can go inside or have wait staff assist. The inside bar has an expanded drink and liquor selection along with wine and cocktails. They also have a limited menu with some nice apps and mains. They big addition is an oyster bar when available! They also run happy hour specials and a ladies night as well! This is a great new addition to a great venue!

I eat here all the time and have Never been disappointed... From the fingers to the pulled chicken…read moresandwiches the food is always hot and fresh... Tastes amazing!!! Don't forget the homemade Nanner pudding The service is always friendly and the place is clean and I love the various pictures... Highly recommend!!!

This was our first time to visit a Waldos. There is no table service so you have to walk up to a…read morecounter to order. I ordered the white meat fried chicken with potato wedges and collard greens. the chicken was dry, the greens tasteless and the potatoes were dried and shriveled. The side of fried pickles were very good and the banana pudding was ok. Don't think we'll be going back.

One word...Terry. He was extremely attentive and supplied service above and beyond. Waters…read moreconstantly filled, check-ins on drinks timed perfectly. Couldn't ask for a better person from a service standpoint!!!! Btw, Terry's margarita was absolutely delicious!

I visited this bar twice…read more On the first occasion, the bartender was slow and inexperienced. Plus the computer system was inoperable so the bartender had to keep track of tabs by hand. On the second occasion, same experience as the first. However, the second time had the added bonus of the bar's water pipes busting. Water began to flood from under the bar into the lobby area and it had to shut down for the rest of the evening. The drinks were $$$ I remember it was about $38 for 2 mixed drinks. Hope they resolved their plumbing issue.

Food was good, had the Surf Hound burger with regular fries, although sweet potato fries originally…read morecame out with the burger. Service was great, you can sit where you want, both servers were great, came by to check on us, set up another table, after we decided to sit outside on the patio. Vibes are chill, you kind of get a beach bar vibe, with the decor, and covered patio. They also have plenty of seating of the patio. They have TV's everywhere, so you can't miss the March Madness action.

Went on a Thursday and it was good, but not great!…read more I got the frozen surf house drink for $7 which was a special on Thursday's. The drink was pretty strong. Very nice rum punch to it! I got the tuna poke salad for dinner and it was okay... I felt like there was too much Leticia for the amount/ratios of tuna, toppings and dressing. For $22, it initially looks like you're getting a lot but really it's 90% lettuce. I feel like there could have been more lemon/acid to the dressing and more dressing overall the tuna was unseasoned and felt like the salad was lacking. It needed some type of crunch, like a nori salty crunch. The restaurant was packed for a Thursday. Would like to go back na try some other things.

I'm so excited that they have opened up a new brunch spot in Pelham! We visited about an hour…read morebefore closing on a Sunday, hoping to miss the church crowd, and we were successful! The space is by Taco Mac, and the new construction is bright, open, and welcoming. They have a pet friendly patio. I got the deep fried French toast, and while I'm more of a fan of traditional French toast, this was still pretty good, with the perfect amount of whipped cream and berries. My boyfriend's breakfast burrito was DELICIOUS, I'll be getting that next time. Definitely a welcome addition to Pelham's breakfast and brunch scene!

My mom's first experience to BBB. The service was served with a delightful attitude and smile. The…read morePelham location is tucked away from the interstate. Parking can be tight on a busy time slot. Super cute, light and airy atmosphere. The food was hot and delicious. The biscuits have a little texture on the bottom so that they do not get mushy with gravies or toppings. Biscuits and gravy come with 3 gravy options. The cathead chicken biscuit looked great on its own but the "dirty bird" upgrade is the way to go. Great portion size at a good price. The honey was delectable and the jams on the table are also made daily. We will be back

This is a fairly new location, with indoor and outdoor seating- I'd do outdoors if it wasn't so hot…read moretoday, it's got more character. I had fast and friendly seating and service, and ordered a cold brew caramel and Big Bad Breakfast Plate - scrambled eggs, beyond sausage, a biscuit and hashbrowns. The biscuit was a stout affair, I split it and filled it with some of the eggs and sausage. Quite good, and the eggs and beyond sausage were both great individually. The crispy hashbrowns were a bit too crispy and overcooked outside and a bit undercooked inside. The cold brew was quite smooth and just a hint sweet. I really enjoyed it. I also joined their points program, they have prints on the table to do so. Check this location out, good food and friendly service await.

Having a place to enjoy a nice breakfast is nice. Not having to wait in line is even better! We…read morearrived as a party of five and were seated immediately. Although we were really early, we beat the crowd, as a line formed after we were seated. Service was prompt. I ordered the lean plate, a chicken and pork sausage, two egg whites, wheat toast, and a side of fruit (watermelon and blueberries). Everything was tasty. The sausage skin was a bit difficult to slice, but I made it work. Everyone was pleased with their food, and the grand really loved the grits! They also serve breakfast drinks (mimosas and more). This is definitely a great place for breakfast if you arrive before the crowd.

Went on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had Laven-drop martinis while we waited to be…read moreseated which took about 20-25 minutes. The bartender was friendly and she fixed some darn good drinks. They have live music, a plus in my book. They also have outside seating. We started with fried oysters and fried crab claws, both could have been seasoned a little more, other than that they were pretty tasty. I ordered the twice baked tater with chicken and it was surprisingly good and loaded with chicken. My husband had the 1/2 rack of ribs with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The ribs were very tender but needed more smoke flavor. The baked beans were not good; lacked flavor and tasted like canned pork and beans. The mac and cheese was decent, nothing to brag about. The owner/manager stopped by and apologized for the wait. It took a while for our appetizers to arrive. I appreciate the fact that he took the time to address the wait as he did with other customers. Our server was friendly, very attentive and also apologized for the wait. We do plan on returning to try other items on the menu and to have a good drink.

It seems that every time I look in this direction, this location has a different restaurant name…read more This time was no different. Hillside Music & Que just recently opened under new management. It was most recently Palm & Pig. I tried it when it was Palm and Pig and I thought it was rather good. Hillside is located near the Vestavia City Center right next to Bob's Power Equipment, which ironically has been in that location for over 20 years at least. Hillside is located on at the end of a small strip so they have a nice outdoor space with a covered patio. It's great for a guitar player and with big heaters is even pleasant to sit out there (when it wasn't Hillside). The interior is quite large despite the small entrance. It extends quite far to the back. They have a nice little bar and a good side stage for their many live performers. In fact their very model for this restaurant thrives on live performers with "Band Inquiries Call 205-901-2225" centered on their menu! Our party arrived on bustling Friday evening. Luckily we didn't have to wait long at all and got a table right away. Our server arrived quickly and got our drink orders. There wasn't a performer but the place was loud with chatter. While we were there, a two man guitar group started setting up. Our drinks arrived promptly and our orders taken. About 15 minutes later our food arrived. Matthew tried the Diablo burger. I had to have a bite and it was spicy as promised. Their "Dooom a -que" sauce wasn't bad. Tammy and Jack tried the Philly. Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions and topped with American cheese on a cuban roll. It also wasn't bad. Plentiful grilled beef and good bread. Sarah had the Hillside burger. It was also good and burger a nice medium. I tried the shrimp poboy. Lettuce, onion, pickle were topped with 6 perfectly fried shrimp in a slightly toasted hoagie bun. After I lathered it with the smoked tomoato aioli sauce which was served on the side, I took my first bite and was impressed. I've had worse and this poboy was quite enjoyable! Yom Yom Yom. We also really enjoyed the "okra fries". The cucumber salad was rather underwhelming and the fries were soggy and undersalted. Surprisingly none of us tried any of their bbq. A good reason to return. We had a good time and had great service. If you enjoy good ole southern comfort food and good live entertainment, give Hillside a try.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant out for a few years. I initially went on the first day…read morethat they open but because I was craving a margarita and they didn't have their liquor license yet I ended up going across the street. So this has been on my list and I finally came here on a Thursday evening with my son. It's at the end of a shopping center where a Walmart is. We got there about 5:30 PM. It was not busy at all. We were promptly greeted by a hostess that sat us in a booth. We started off with the chips and salsa, but on the menu it does say after two baskets they will charge you for the chips and salsa. We only had one. The chip could've been a little thinner. It's rude to find a raspberry margarita so I wanted to get one unfortunately they didn't have any frozen ones. They were just on the rocks. I was pretty shocked when I looked at the receipt and saw that it was $17 for a Margarita and it definitely wasn't worth that much. It had kind of a weird taste to it. We did get the cheese dip and it was very delicious. I decided to try the Mexican lasagna, which was so delicious. I got it with the beef and it was layers of ground beef, pico beans, and possibly some rice too. It was a good portion and I ended up bringing the other half home. My son ended up getting nachos with shrimp, chicken and steak and he really enjoyed it and finished his whole plate. I will definitely be back sooner than later because I love some good Mexican food, but I will probably end up getting just a soda next time. Fernando was our waiter and he was very attentive. I will say the restaurant in the bathrooms were clean. There's only one bathroom each for men and women. I would think it a restaurant this big they would have more stalls.

BEWARE OF HIDDEN CHARGES - We used to love to come to El Jalisco- the food is authentic and…read moredelicious, but the unspoken surcharges will stop us from coming back. It's listed in the menu that you are limited to 2 servings of chips and salsa (which is not the industry standard, but whatever), and at least it's stated clearly. But when removing and replacing an ingredient - there's a surcharge (take off mushrooms/add squash - equivalent priced items. The kicker was asking for a side of lettuce and tomato - the typical Mexican setup offered at most restaurants - we were charged $5.99 for literally a quarter cup of "salad" made of iceberg lettuce and a tablespoon of diced tomatoes. This is GROSSLY overpriced. FYI- You can buy an entire head of iceberg lettuce for $2. Here's the issue - we asked if it was extra before ordering and were told "we'll bring you some" without any price indication. That is sneaky, backhanded treatment of customers in my opinion. We're sad to lose a great Mexican place, but can't support such financial interactions.