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Yard Dining Room - The Yard - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

The Yard - Birmingham

4.1
4.1
693 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Welcome to The Yard in Birmingham, Alabama, where Elevated Dutch-Southern Fusion takes center stage. Indulge in a culinary journey crafted by Executive Chef Shellbie King, whose expertise transforms hearty, rich, and soulful ingredients into exquisite dishes. The warm ambiance envelops you in Southern charm, with decor featuring reclaimed wood, leather accents, and artful touches. Immerse yourself in a dining experience where every detail, from the menu to the lighting, contributes to a memorable fusion of flavors and hospitality.

We serve breakfast and dinner weekly, and we serve breakfast, brunch, and dinner on weekends. We are happy to accommodate large groups! Please call the restaurant directly for parties of 7 or more. Any reservation created online for parties of 7 or more, including those created as multiple smaller parties, will not be honored.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 226-9298
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shellbie King
  • Catering
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    20th St
  • Parking details
    Valet available on 1st Avenue North
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 693 people are saying

The Yard - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Yard in Birmingham offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and amazing service." Guests rave about the "excellent atmosphere" and attentive staff. The restaurant features a well-curated menu with standout dishes like "short ribs" and "smoked salmon toast." It's a perfect spot for special occasions or a relaxing meal.

693 Reviews
  1. Debra VIP

    Lake of the Ozarks28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner at The Yard! The staff and service was very good. Our server made recommendations and we took her up on all of them. Our compliments to the chef as the food was outstanding! Started with artichoke & white bean hummus with naan that we couldn’t stop eating. Had perfectly cooked mains including filets with compound butter, uniquely delicious twice baked potatoes, amazing carrots & amazing fried okra. Ended with a decadent chocolate bombe that was to die for. Highly recommend!

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  2. Dylan

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely breakfast with great staff. i will be back very soon

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  3. Kiley

    Mississippi9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We may have been on an off night, but the service was atrocious. Think they had some call offs and were short staffed. The food was ok, the presentation was good though. We will likely not be returning.

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  4. Joanie

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, friendly staff and good service. Quiet ambience.

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  5. Belton

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, except the kitchen was backed up. I had the short rib and it was amazing. 10/10. It was a little on the noisy side when I first arrived due to a large party of ladies. But overall it was a great experience.

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  6. Nicholas

    Mississippi1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait staff was incredibly nice (and eventually apologetic) - but I have never been to a slower restaurant in my life. 6:15 reservation before an 8:00 show 1 block away, and we waited for 95 minutes before food was brought out - and that was after we told them to cancel our order because we have to leave for the show. Would absolutely not go back.

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  7. Michael

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great and we were seated quickly. Our server was okay, but not great. We sat in the back of the restaurant.

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  8. Derrick

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the Springer Chicken Piccata and it was excellent! Nice spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions.

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  9. Roger

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had never been to the Yard before and found it on the internet. After searching through many restaurants, I booked a reservation at the Yard based on what I had seen on their website. In general, not as it seems. I reserved to eat outside in the court yard. Only to find out it is the sidewalk and no seat was available for what whatever the reason. I saw the tables but no chairs. Only had two people working our side of the restaurant. The hostess and the waiter. Needless to say it was a bit of a wait or our food, drinks and refills. Food, was very tasteful, but not hot, barely warm. Again, not impressed but disappointed in the Website to the actual dining experience. Anyway that was my take away from the YARD. Food had a really good taste.

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  10. Andrew VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Short ribs were fabulous, everyone loved their steaks, nice cocktails… very nice evening

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FAQs

The Yard - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 226-9298.

The Yard - Birmingham is rated 4.1 stars by 693 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Yard - Birmingham

1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th St
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available on 1st Avenue North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shellbie King
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (205) 226-9298
  • Catering
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
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