Restaurants in Bessemer
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“A former college teammate of mine took my son and I to this fabulous steak and seafood place. The food was great and the historical atmosphere added to the fantastic food. Plan to bring my wife here on my next trip down south. I know she will love it!”
“Masa is our absolute FAVORITE place to eat! Our kids LOVE it and the owners treat us like family with warm smiles and big hugs when we come! The food is always excellent with a HUGE sushi menu, we still haven’t tried it all yet but we have loved everything we have tried! Our 6 year olds ask for it all the time! Masa is like our home away from home when we need an excellent meal and don’t feel like cooking!”
“Menu variety, staff service. We stopped by on our way to Tuscaloosa and we’re delighted by the helpfulness of the owner, the food quality, and the wide array of choices. The interior is pleasant and warm, and if we hadn’t been on the road I could see having a lovely book club meeting or a quick lunch for 2 here. Great ambiance, great service. Also such a unique and local food option vs rushing through a fast food drive-thru. We have family in the area and will absolutely be returning!”
“My food was great! Cooked fresh and seasoned to perfection! The juices that I ordered were also good!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“The food has soooo much flavor—great texture, bold spices, and the kind of satisfying taste that makes you forget it’s plant-based. Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Clean. Good. Unexpected. Cheap. Not always super fast, but it's always made to order. In an industrial area with few choices, they stand out above the regular fast food spots.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Masa is our absolute FAVORITE place to eat! Our kids LOVE it and the owners treat us like family with warm smiles and big hugs when we come! The food is always excellent with a HUGE sushi menu, we still haven’t tried it all yet but we have loved everything we have tried! Our 6 year olds ask for it all the time! Masa is like our home away from home when we need an excellent meal and don’t feel like cooking!”
“Menu variety, staff service. We stopped by on our way to Tuscaloosa and we’re delighted by the helpfulness of the owner, the food quality, and the wide array of choices. The interior is pleasant and warm, and if we hadn’t been on the road I could see having a lovely book club meeting or a quick lunch for 2 here. Great ambiance, great service. Also such a unique and local food option vs rushing through a fast food drive-thru. We have family in the area and will absolutely be returning!”
“I ordered to of the #6 specials which was burgers, my two loved it. The burgers was homemade and nice size. It was worth it. I ordered a sampler for myself which was 2 ribs with bone, chopped BBQ, and 1/4 chicken which was the breast and wing, with Mac n cheese, and Baked beans.
Now my ribs was kinda on the dry side, the chopped BBQ was about the same, so I skipped out on trying the chicken. The Mac n cheese was a disappointment, just broke my little heart!. The bake beans was ok.
I can't say I won't visit anymore, but I will not be going out my way to go there.”
“I ordered to of the #6 specials which was burgers, my two loved it. The burgers was homemade and nice size. It was worth it. I ordered a sampler for myself which was 2 ribs with bone, chopped BBQ, and 1/4 chicken which was the breast and wing, with Mac n cheese, and Baked beans.
Now my ribs was kinda on the dry side, the chopped BBQ was about the same, so I skipped out on trying the chicken. The Mac n cheese was a disappointment, just broke my little heart!. The bake beans was ok.
I can't say I won't visit anymore, but I will not be going out my way to go there.”
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“I haven’t been over to see Jamié in many years. Still number one.”
“There are some restaurants you eat at once and enjoy, and then there are places like WT’s that feel like they’re stitched into the fabric of the community. After 39 years of being open, this place isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an icon in Bessemer. Honestly, it deserves to be considered a historic landmark.
We came in and had the bologna sandwich and the shrimp salad, and both were absolutely outstanding. The bologna sandwich was piled high, grilled just right, and hit every nostalgic note you could hope for. The shrimp salad was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. On top of that, the soup of the day was rich and comforting—true scratch-made goodness that you don’t find just anywhere. Even the sweet tea, served in a mason jar, felt right at home here.
But WT’s isn’t just about the food. It’s about the people. Meeting Wanda and Patti was an absolute highlight—they welcomed us like family, and that warmth is exactly why so many people keep coming back year after year. Reading through other reviews, you can see the same story repeated over and over: great food, great service, and the kind of Southern hospitality that makes you feel like you belong.
The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious—nothing fancy, just real and genuine. You can feel the history in the place, and it’s clear how much love and effort has gone into keeping it thriving for nearly four decades.
If you’re anywhere near Bessemer, you owe it to yourself to stop here. Whether it’s for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or just to soak up the atmosphere of a true local gem, WT’s delivers. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why independent restaurants matter so much—because they’re built on tradition, pride, and community.
WT’s is more than a meal—it’s an experience, and one you won’t forget”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Nov 2024 - Had a great breakfast ON PURPOSE thanks to Liz! She also is spot-on amazing. Much appreciated!
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Oct 2024 - Kristen ("Big Kris", she says) is spot-on amazing and the food was PERFECT again!
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This guy can cook! I was seriously impressed when we went there Sunday afternoon. My medium-well eggs were perfectly done... And most people can't seem to do that. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but not intrusive. Food was excellent. This experience really changed my mind about "Awful" House.
I'm really looking forward to going to this Waffle House again this weekend. Hope the same staff is there and the experience is just as good.”
“When and about lunch time restaurant was it crowded very few people are server was not attentive or server was slow she got her order wrong she did not wait on other customers in a timely manner several people were upset by her and moved to get a better waitress food was totally wrong and what we ordered order was in complete just for waffle House usually having a very good experience that was one of the worst experiences we ever had don't really recommend this restaurant”
“For me it's the first time I've been to a waffle House an I'd say, I love it. It's amazing to sit there an watch you food be made right before your eyes. So this place is amazing id recommend anyone traveling through a state with one an trying out there experience. I'm for California an idk if there is any out there. But I'll most definitely be looking for one when visiting California again. Thanks waffle House for an amazing experience an great tasting food”
“I have been twice and on both occasions food was fresh, hot, oil fresh, crisp vegetables, and seasoned well. I would recommend and I will be returning.”
“I absolutely love the season chips that they serve along with their hot sauce. Their taco salad is really the best one.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Love their food. Always friendly service.
Dining area is always clean.
However, recently they have been drive through only. Drive thru is great if you need that, but we prefer going in, sitting down and talking while we eat. What's up on Morgan Road, seems that you never have dine in anymore. We were by there 3 times this week and ended up somewhere else.
Just asking?????”
“Whenever I get a high test score, my grandfather drives me out and lets me get a whole basket full of pastries, and it’s never more than $30 for the whole lot. The best part- they aren’t expired. We call it “The Day-Old Bread Store,” but everything is dated at least a month ahead of when you buy it. I highly recommend this as your go-to pantry stuffer store”
“tried the quesabirria tacos today. probably the best tacos I have ever eaten. I will definitely go back and recommend them to everyone!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“There are some restaurants you eat at once and enjoy, and then there are places like WT’s that feel like they’re stitched into the fabric of the community. After 39 years of being open, this place isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an icon in Bessemer. Honestly, it deserves to be considered a historic landmark.
We came in and had the bologna sandwich and the shrimp salad, and both were absolutely outstanding. The bologna sandwich was piled high, grilled just right, and hit every nostalgic note you could hope for. The shrimp salad was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. On top of that, the soup of the day was rich and comforting—true scratch-made goodness that you don’t find just anywhere. Even the sweet tea, served in a mason jar, felt right at home here.
But WT’s isn’t just about the food. It’s about the people. Meeting Wanda and Patti was an absolute highlight—they welcomed us like family, and that warmth is exactly why so many people keep coming back year after year. Reading through other reviews, you can see the same story repeated over and over: great food, great service, and the kind of Southern hospitality that makes you feel like you belong.
The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious—nothing fancy, just real and genuine. You can feel the history in the place, and it’s clear how much love and effort has gone into keeping it thriving for nearly four decades.
If you’re anywhere near Bessemer, you owe it to yourself to stop here. Whether it’s for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or just to soak up the atmosphere of a true local gem, WT’s delivers. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why independent restaurants matter so much—because they’re built on tradition, pride, and community.
WT’s is more than a meal—it’s an experience, and one you won’t forget”
“Harry and Billy's is a great place to have drinks or come sing karaoke . Ms. Darlene ( aka mama) is the best bartender in Bessemer in my opinion. Drink prices are good .pool tables with tourneys are held here a few days a week. They have game night on Tuesday I believe. Trading paint was filmed here . Everyone is welcome.( just be nice.) Food is NOT served here you are welcome to order to here or bring your own.”
“My legal assistant and I went to check out the new find, "MeMe's Coffee and Deli," and we were not disappointed. We discovered a coffee shop serving food, karaoke, theme days like Taco Tuesdays, etc. We had our hands full already from our walk today and were not able to get much, but we ordered coffee and hot chocolate, and let me tell you, I am picky about my hot chocolate. I am hooked from the first sip of it. Plan on going there tomorrow for lunch.”
“I hadn't been in over 8 years. I used to work around the corner. I used to eat there every week. I came home to Alabama and wanted something good. I told my husband about the place. We pulled up, and I told him if it's young people in her there I'm not staying. I opened the door and was elated. The food was amazing just like I remembered.”
“Nov 2024 - Had a great breakfast ON PURPOSE thanks to Liz! She also is spot-on amazing. Much appreciated!
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Oct 2024 - Kristen ("Big Kris", she says) is spot-on amazing and the food was PERFECT again!
******
This guy can cook! I was seriously impressed when we went there Sunday afternoon. My medium-well eggs were perfectly done... And most people can't seem to do that. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but not intrusive. Food was excellent. This experience really changed my mind about "Awful" House.
I'm really looking forward to going to this Waffle House again this weekend. Hope the same staff is there and the experience is just as good.”
“The food was amazing and affordable! Can not wait to come back when she opens back up🤗”
Cheap Eats
“I just want to take a few minutes to BRAG on this SUBWAY. THEY SET THE BAR EXTREMELY HIGH❤️❤️❤️The store is SO CLEAN, it’s actually SPOTLESS!!!! The customer service is TOP- NOTCH. THE bread is so SOFT and FRESH. The veggies are AMAZING. I feel like I’m eating FRESH VEGGIES STRAIGHT FROM THE GARDEN. The meats and cheese’s are SUPERB. You can tell they TRULY CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS❌⭕️❌⭕️ FROM NOW ON…. THIS LOCATION IS THE ONLY ONE I WILL GO TO. THANK YALL FOR BEING SO AWESOME I HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCATION”
“I gave four stars for service because the young lady who took our order was dry. Not rude, you're bothering me, dry. More like, I'm tired, we just got out butt handed to us. I genuinely understand the dryness. As a food industry veteran, I get it. I was overlooking it because she was informative and helpful. The interaction didn't sit well with my companion. You will enjoy the food! Just know that everywhere is not Chick-fil-A.”
“I’ve been coming to this particular restaurant my entire life. I’ve never really had any problems there. I came Saturday to get a family meal to have while watching football. The gentleman at the drive thru was so nice! And, the food was on point! Y’all are rocking it!!”
“I've been here three times since the change to Hotspot. It's been good every time
Prices are very fair, service was great, and the food was good. They definitely have made an effort to better the place and people should stop and check it out. Ignore the other reviews from the past.”
“I did a call in and order on July 11th around 7:00 p.m. Whoever the fella cooking the pizza was did an amazing job with my pizza. Loaded with my toppings of choice. This is the first time I've ever ordered a pizza from Marcos and I could not be happier! I do not like papa John's, dominos or pizza hut anymore..sanpeggio's dough taste wierd.. so I haven't ordered pizza in a very long time and I was trying to figure out what I was craving and they nailed it!!! 😋”
“Great night club. Nice atmosphere. The band was incredible! We had a lot of fun. The folks I met were all super cool. I did not try the food, but maybe next time!”
“Harry and Billy's is a great place to have drinks or come sing karaoke . Ms. Darlene ( aka mama) is the best bartender in Bessemer in my opinion. Drink prices are good .pool tables with tourneys are held here a few days a week. They have game night on Tuesday I believe. Trading paint was filmed here . Everyone is welcome.( just be nice.) Food is NOT served here you are welcome to order to here or bring your own.”
“This dude is the truth. One man band. He takes your order. Prepares your food and brings it out to you. Nice, clean atmosphere. Prices are a little steep but everything is quality so you get what you pay for.”
“Absolutely AMAZING! I always order through Door Dash and the food is ALWAYS so fresh and seasoned to perfection! Great Owner/Great Food!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Las chimichangas son sabrosas y todo de muy buena calidad .Y atienden muy bien .Ya quiero volver de nuevo .”
Latest Reviews
“I went this Restaurant for the first time for my Niece's graduation lunch Chef Msy did not disappoint us the food was off the chain it was so good we went back the following Sunday Chef May cares about her customers I just luv the Lady she is very personable very nice Person”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I work a lot of Logan’s while doing seminar sales. This was the best staff so far. I found them to be the most helpful and attentive. From Ashlan the GM to Josh the server, I could always count on them to assist me and all my potential customers. I hope to return again soon. Tommy - MASA”
“I ordered your new Cantina Chicken Quesadilla, as advertised on TV. It was nothing like was advertised. They look thick with large chicken chunks and stacked high on the plate. It was actually very flat and very few pieces, not chunks of chicken. Very disappointed. Won’t believe next Taco Bell commercial, and probably won’t visit for a long while.”
“This place would have gotten 5 stars. Friendly staff. The only downfall of this place is the setup of the drive-through area. There just isn't enough room. It is unfortunately not conducive to high traffic flows. This particular location would have gotten 3 stars for me instead due this drawback, however, the staff really tried their best to keep traffic moving steadily and without issues. This place, otherwise, is 5 stars.”
“Very clean store and friendly staff. Outdoor seating was a plus. We ordered online and our food was prepared very quickly and correct the first time which is hard to find. Were from out of town and asked some questions about the area the staff were very friendly and patient with us.”
“Let me just say, this location humbled me, extremely! They messed up on 2 things in my order and I have a son with autism sooooo it's a whole meltdown. However Nadia corrected it and made it right while being polite and apologized (ty nadia). But when my husband went to get the order correction. He inquired about the happy meal toys toy a man working with a suit style uniform, and said that our son with autism has been trying to get one specific lil toy. Idk if he was a manager or the owner but he gifted my husband the toy our son has been wanting. And my heart is extremely full! Thank you whoever you are, you made our whole summer! 🫶”
“When and about lunch time restaurant was it crowded very few people are server was not attentive or server was slow she got her order wrong she did not wait on other customers in a timely manner several people were upset by her and moved to get a better waitress food was totally wrong and what we ordered order was in complete just for waffle House usually having a very good experience that was one of the worst experiences we ever had don't really recommend this restaurant”
“So cool fries are definitely a 10/10 the service was amazing it only took 7 minutes. And the atmosphere was amazing someone paid for our entire meal.
Kid-friendliness: Every was amazingly nice someone actually paid for our full on meal. Amazing service if only took 7 minutes for 3 burgers 3 fries and 3 drinks!”
“I really like all their cookies but the chocolate chip is a classic and can never get old. I love the fact that they add salt to it which makes it unique. It’s just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. Thank you crumble! :)”