21 Best Southern Restaurants in Birmingham

“Omg! Definitely a must have!!! We are incredibly picky but tonight we had an amazing dinner & drinks.“

“Everything I had was great and fresh the atmosphere and energy was amazing I’ll definitely be back“

“Great service and food is always good.“

“Longtime family favorite! Ashley Mac's has been a part of our family meals for so long and is so well loved that my oldest son has asked if I'm going to send the poppyseed chicken with him when I send him meals and care packages for college! He's only in 10th grade, but he's already thinking about how he can make sure he doesn't miss out on poppyseed chicken night!“

“Their double hamburger with special sauce served on Fridays and Saturdays is in my my top 10 for burgers in the Birmingham area. Close to a half pound of well seasoned beef that really hits the spot if you’re craving . This one won’t disappoint.“

“My fist time eating lunch today and it was fantastic!“

“Great food and service :)“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time and the wonderful yummy food! The staff was incredibly nice and efficient!!“

“Best chicken salad Ive had with various selections of flavors. Love it“

“I work for The Dinner Detective and this venue hosts us 2-4 times a month. I cannot brag on the staff enough! From Todd at the door knowing each one of us and doing anything he can to help, to the front desk staff willing to print things for us or locate someone if we need them, to Bill always smiling and being friendly. But the real MVP’s are Jarvis and Damien with the staff that serves the meals and makes sure our guests receive the best experience during dinner. Damien is always there and works so hard. He knows his stuff and makes sure we have everything we need. Jarvis is so friendly and helpful. He has been so patient and dedicated as we have worked in this new partnership and has helped us troubleshoot and work through things all with a smile on his face. Without Damien and Jarvis, we would have been in a mess a few different times. They are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“I love the deviled eggs and the muffins! Of course the BBQ is delicious but the Pies are a must try! The staff is very prompt and courteous. I use curbside to pick up dinner and it’s convenient especially with all the traffic on 280.“

“Fantastic meal and drinks!“

“Love this place! Came in for breakfast while in town and had a wonderful experience. My waitress was Anna and she was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and very friendly! Will be back again!!“

“Good, affordable food in sizeable quantities and with varied options. Service is fast and pleasant and it's not a bad place to sit down. I can get more and better food than any fast food place offers, at a lower price and in the same or even *less* time.“

“The Cedar House Cafeteria has been in business fourty-nine years in the same location. Throughout the years there have been changes made here and there but the quality of the food and service has always been
remarkable. Stop by and enjoy this iconic landmark and see for yourself what has kept the doors
open all this time. Delicious food, prompt friendly service all at a great price. You will become a regular Cedar House patron too!!“

“If anyone ever worked for their money, the Hontzas family sure has. First of all, they’re usually very busy but they sure know how to keep the line moving and get everyone seated promptly. In the food line there’s something for everyone. This is one of the few places where I could get all vegetables. The neighborhood is a bit rough but don’t let that discourage you from going bc people from all sides of town eat here.“

“Gotta say a big thank you to Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ in Athens, GA. I drove through there, hoping to get the awesome sounding baked potato that is described on their menu. After ordering my kiddo’s chicken fingers, I asked for the potato only to be told they had run out of them for the night. 😞 when I pulled up to pick up our food,  the chef (Matt) had found out that I had really wanted a potato and so he gave me one for free. That makes potato might’ve been part of his employee meal he was taking home. I don’t know but that gentleman made my night.  by the way, the potato is very good, but the service was even better!“

“The staff were so friendly and welcoming! And the food was AMAZING! And that sweet tea 🤤🤤! I definitely recommend Craft’s!“

“We have used Meals by Misty for the past couple of years for men's fishing trip in Venice louisiana. We ship it all down there cold and it is excellent after it is heated up we thoroughly enjoy it and I've done it again for this trip that we're going on October 25“

“First time at this restaurant. Great food and great customer service. You blink and you'll drive right by it. Some great restaurants come in small sizes! I'll be going back. Shrimp and Grits were very good. Peach pie was off the chain. Trying the Ox Tails next!“

“This place is so so good! I go here almost every month and I am obsessed. The food is SO delicious and the service is even better. If you enjoy authentic Mexican food I definitely recommend!! The atmosphere is perfect for a peaceful lunch or dinner. The side grocery is also a nice addition. Wish I had a picture of the food I got!“