Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Birmingham

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (445)

$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

SheriM

Dined 3 days ago

Great night and good. Highly recommend to all you enjoy this type food.

Founders Pub

4.7

4.7 (106)

$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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Parrish

Dined on 12 Feb 2025

Great appetizers, entrees and desserts! The staff were very pleasant provided excellent service!

North Italia Restaurant - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (1708)

$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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ChristinaG

Dined today

Food was excellent. Management and wait staff were great. It was very loud, so it’s not the place to go for a quiet evening. But it was an outstanding meal.

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

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White Truffle Garlic Bread

Popular dish

Tuscan Kale

Little Betty Steak Bar

4.7

4.7 (566)

$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

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 3 Mar 2025

Great time and service. Awesome way to spend my birthday.

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4.7

4.7 (15)

$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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Vincent

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

Wonderful food and service. We couldn’t have asked for more!

Emmy Squared Pizza - The Summit, Birmingham

4.6

4.6 (118)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

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Emily

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service! Highly recommend!!! 5 stars!!!

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Popular dish

Colony Pizza

Texas de Brazil - Birmingham

4.5

4.5 (4243)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

Waiter was affable and meat amazing as always!!!!!

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4

4.4 (554)

$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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KimVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Normally 5 stars. Thought the fish and chips was overcooked today also. Celebrated a birthday. Most local restaurants offer free birthday dessert. I guess culinary doesn’t.

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Habitat Feed & Social at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook

4.2

4.2 (786)

$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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Sunbunny01VIP

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

Our first dining experience here. Sunday brunch menu was varied and offered something for everyone. Food arrived and wasn’t as hot as I would have preferred but still tasty. I will definitely try it again.

The Yard - Birmingham

4.1

4.1 (692)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Birmingham

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Dylan

Dined 7 days ago

lovely breakfast with great staff. i will be back very soon

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