Young and Hoim Hwang depart from the strictly traditional to offer what they call Asian fusion cuisine. They’ve added Korean specialties to the Japanese menu, including bi bim bop, probably Read more [...]
La Strada Dolci e Caffe
A slice of European elegance offers an impeccable little menu of Italian dishes and coffees and espresso. Panini, fresh green salads, minestrone, and pastries are prettily served, and the table Read more [...]
220 Merrill
The 1932 building in downtown Birmingham has been renovated from stem to stern, for a lighter, brighter setting, but it still revolves around the bar. The menu includes appetizers and Read more [...]
Bella Piatti
The name is the same, but everything else has been revamped at this intimate little spot in Birmingham. Executive chef Francesco Apollonia, a native of Venice, turns out a nicely Read more [...]
Big Rock Chophouse
Award-winning wine list, craft beers, delicious lamb chops, seafood, and seven different cuts of steaks and chops are the stars of the menu. Located on the upper floor of Big Read more [...]
Bistro Joe’s
Part of Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market in Birmingham, Bistro Joe’s has its own entrance, with a staircase leading up to the mezzanine level. In addition to the snappy dining room Read more [...]
Elie’s Mediterranean Grill/Bar
The menu of lamb and chicken shawarma, shish kafta, kibbee nyeh, and other Lebanese dishes is appropriately emphasized by the decor, including photomurals of old Beirut and strings of blue Read more [...]
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
The menu follows the classic steakhouse lineup, starting with the relatively dainty filet mignon and ascending to the 20-ounce New York strip, all prime meat as the title promises, and Read more [...]
Forest
The food at the former Forest Grill has been bumped up in complexity and seriousness. The menu is brief, but designed to let the kitchen assemble punch-packing sharp flavors from Read more [...]
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse – Birmingham
In the shadow of the Birmingham Theatre marquee, in a space that formerly housed Forte, this plush steakhouse offers 28-day aged prime, and 36-, 40-, and 50-day dry-aged prime, as Read more [...]
Luxe Bar & Grill – Birmingham
The simple menu offers burgers on brioche buns and interesting salads and sides, as well as entrees typified by wild-caught salmon, prime filet, and Greek-style lamb chops. L & D Read more [...]
Market North End
Joe and Kristin Bongiovanni opened this eatery across the street from the family’s other two spots, Salvatore Scallopini and Luxe Bar & Grill. It represents a younger, casual alternative with Read more [...]
Phoenicia
This long-standing Lebanese spot has clean, contemporary lines that complement the French door-style windows. Don’t miss the morel mushrooms or roasted garlic cloves with tomato and basil as an appetizer. Read more [...]
Social Kitchen and Bar
The energetic downtown Birmingham spot with its open bi-level setting allows guests a view of the action in the kitchen as well as in the airy dining space. But this Read more [...]