Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Alabama

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Alabama? 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 (420)

$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

Kenya

Dined 1 day ago

Chloe was a great server. She provided excellent service.

North Italia Restaurant - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (1650)

$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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Amanda

Dined today

We had a great night. Thank you! Celebrated a birthday. The food, service and atmosphere were all nice.

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

Popular dish

White Truffle Garlic Bread

Popular dish

Tuscan Kale

Revivalist

4.7

4.7 (630)

$30 and under

American

Huntsville

About the restaurant

Revivalist is a throwback to a historic Huntsville tavern that once occupied this location and embodied the parlor culture of the era. Today, generous portions of old-time hospitality and attentive service are served with a menu that is considerably more modern—inspired by European classics and American regionalism.

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Tim

Dined 7 days ago

Nice job, a bit slow due to the weather , excellent steak and Dwight did a very good job as our server - highly recommend.

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Texas de Brazil - Birmingham

4.6

4.6 (4237)

$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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Brandon

Dined 4 days ago

The salad bar selection is unreal. A huge variety of imported ingredients. The wine selection is very nice. The meat is something else. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

Founders Pub

4.6

4.6 (100)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Founder's Pub is The Farm’s exclusive restaurant offering chef-inspired selections throughout the day along with a fully stocked bar of spirits and beverages. Sit back and enjoy the view over the bucolic marble valley while enjoying a signature cocktail and savory cuisine.

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David

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

An incredible experience! Perfect for a date night with a quiet atmosphere! The food and service was incredible and I will definitely be returning!!

Tom Brown's Restaurant- Huntsville

4.6

4.6 (425)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Huntsville

About the restaurant

Huntsville's Best Steak and Seafood Restaurant.

Tom Brown’s Restaurant specializes in wet aged hand-cut Certified Angus Beef, the freshest seafood flown in, and house-made entrees. We serve only exceptional food with authentic hospitality. On the wetter side, choose from house craft beers, an extensive wine list, and signature hand crafted cocktails.

With two large, covered patios, a spacious dining room, and custom 30 foot long bar, Tom Brown’s has plenty of space to enjoy food, family and friends in a casual, welcoming environment!

We have two private rooms for your special occasions. Please contact us directly to see how we can help make your event memorable.

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Joshua

Dined 7 days ago

Great service! The food was delicious and tasty! Would definitely recommend!

Sol Y Luna

4.6

4.6 (7)

$30 and under

Mexican

Birmingham

About the restaurant

"Sharing is a Mexican tradition: Life is a continual feast to be shared with our family and friends. Sol y Luna since 1998, carries the flavors of Mexico and embodies the sacred tradition of eating together in a communal celebration of life".

Mexican cuisine is earthy food, full of flavor, mastering the Mexican approach to flavors is simply a matter of understanding a few basics.

Sol y Luna proudly offer 80 different tequilas. Tequila opened our hearts to another Mexico, an enduring ancient place, where 500 years ago, after the European conquest, the spirit, pride and passion of the people continued undiminished.

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RobinVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Sol Y Luna is one of my favorites in town! The food and beverages are always excellent!

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.5

4.5 (495)

$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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Jack

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible place. Had it for the first time and enjoyed all aspects of it. Food came out quicker than expected with how crowded it was. Very intentional wait staff as well which I loved.

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Habitat Feed & Social at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook

4.4

4.4 (775)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

The Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook's signature restaurant, comprised of 144 indoor/outdoor seats. We also offer multiple spaces for rent including a 40-seat Private Dining Room, a 20-seat Billiard Room with outdoor access, a semi-private 12-seat Wine Room, and an 8-seat outdoor VIP space.

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LeStryet

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Great attention by server, recommendations, and descriptions were good. Nice view.

Kona Grill - Huntsville

3.9

3.9 (1333)

$30 and under

American

Huntsville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kona Grill at Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville’s premier mixed-use lifestyle center.
Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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Laura

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Great macadamia chicken. Fabian gave great quick service

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Popular dish

Macadamia Nut Chicken

Experience

Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

Experience

Sushi Sundays at Kona Grill

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