Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Birmingham

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Birmingham? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (415)

$30 and under

Sushi

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

Top review

Trey

Dined 2 days ago

There was a long wait between when the first entree came out and the last, about 10-15 minutes. Sushi was good but not spectacular. Prices were good.

Texas de Brazil - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (4213)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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James

Dined 1 day ago

Every year I bring my daughter and my grandkids up to Birmingham for a special pre-Christmas celebration. They always have a wonderful experience and look forward to going again next year. The food was delicious as always and the experience with my wife, daughter and all four of grandchildren leaves us with another year of memories.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

North Italia Restaurant - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (1628)

$30 and under

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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Paige

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious and our server, Sydney was excellent! Can’t wait to return!

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

Popular dish

White Truffle Garlic Bread

Popular dish

Tuscan Kale

Saltgrass Steak House - Hoover

4.7

4.7 (22)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Hoover

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse in Hoover, AL famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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JillVIP

Dined today

Great food and service! I loved the chicken Laredo and others in my group loved their steaks!

Little Betty Steak Bar

4.7

4.7 (456)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mountain Brook

About the restaurant

Revival Restaurant Group is delighted to introduce our newest concept - Little Betty Steak Bar. Located in Mountain Brook, Little Betty is an elegant, first-rate steakhouse and bar with a lively environment beautifully built to make you feel at home. With the thoughtfully curated work of Chef Kyle exploring influences from Italian and Japanese cuisine flavors, Little Betty is a Lane Parke neighborhood favorite.

Please, see our dining guidelines here:
https://www.littlebettysteakbar.com/_files/ugd/27e6c2_3954c56f39bc4976863434a43f1bb717.pdf

Top review

JessicaVIP

Dined today

Great service and food. Love the atmosphere as well. Can’t wait to go back.

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Birmingham

4.6

4.6 (8410)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Enjoy the magic of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® in the Magic City! Whether dining with coworkers, enjoying a night out with friends, or hosting a special event, Perry’s award-winning menu, original cocktails and extensive wine list are perfect for any occasion. Boasting 10,000 square feet, our Birmingham location offers all of Perry’s unique features, including four private dining rooms, an island bar and an outdoor patio.

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Alan

Dined 5 days ago

Ambience, food and service was very good . Definitely a wonderful experience

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Birmingham

4.5

4.5 (3471)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Blake

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and incredible service! Highly recommended for intimate dinner for 2 or office party!

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Popular dish

Creme Brulée Cheesecake

Popular dish

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Popular dish

Lobster Spinach Queso

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.5

4.5 (461)

$30 and under

American

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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Kay

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, wonderful music and expertise service.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

The Fennec

4.3

4.3 (264)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

The Fennec has introduced a southern Farm-to-Table menu at our new Ramblers Sports Bar & Grill. Our goal is to have numerous items for all guests' dietary preferences and restrictions while providing an exceptional dining and sports entertainment experience.

With sports running continually on our new video walls, screens, and TVs, the new Ramblers Sports Bar & Grill takes watching your favorite teams to a different level. Enjoy our locally sourced southern menu, chic cocktail creations, and elegant event spaces on the second floor, there really is nothing else in Birmingham like the Fennec.

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Graysen

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The food was delicious and the staff was very nice and friendly! I would definitely recommend and go back

Dave & Buster's - Birmingham

3.9

3.9 (109)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Shundria

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Noodles could’ve been cooked a little longer with the pasta

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Experience

Military Monday

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