Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Birmingham

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Birmingham? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, 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.

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

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White Truffle Garlic Bread

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Tuscan Kale

Little Betty Steak Bar

4.7

4.7 (457)

$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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David VIP

Dined 1 day ago

First time going there. Excellent experience. Will definitely be back.

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Habitat Feed & Social at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook

4.6

4.6 (765)

$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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KevinVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We were pleasantly surprised with the changes made at the restaurant. The new menu, attention to service and overall vibe are much improved. If you haven't been in a while give it a look. Highly recommend the chicken fried bacon and ribeye.

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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Carl

Dined 2 days ago

Frequent diner and everything was outstanding as usual.

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Popular dish

Creme Brulée Cheesecake

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Slow Roasted Prime Rib

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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.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

Andrea was an engaging server and helped us make good selections from the menu. Food came out delicious.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4

4.4 (677)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

For decades, craftspeople from around the world were drawn to Homewood by a common theme - the lure of fire and iron. The ability to wield a spark became their calling card and for these hard-working artisans, food played a key role in their legendary story. Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails is a tribute to this legacy where iron and fire come together to create elevated comfort food for a new generation in Birmingham.

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JayVIP

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Nice dinner at the bar. The restaurant was lovely and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food was solid and would come back for another meal.

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The Hanger

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 7 Dec 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 24 Nov 2024

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

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Experience

Military Monday

Roots & Revelry

3.3

3.3 (489)

$31 to $50

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

A fun, energetic tribute to American Southern cuisine. Our dining room is bustling with high-energy just like our great Magic City. Our menus focus on local distilleries and local farms throughout Alabama; the menu is ever changing with only the freshest products on hand. Our dishes are whimsical yet elegant with a feeling of comfort to them.
Roots & Revelry departs from the norm by modernizing fine dining. It’s haute with casual undertones, southern with international influences.

Our Patio is not covered. Patio is weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate you inside but can not guarantee a table.

Reservations preferred, walk-ins accepted based on availability.

We are allotting 1 1/2 hours for parties of two, 2 hours for parties of four, 2 1/2 hours for parties six or more. Please call us at 205-730-1907 or email robert@roots-revelry.com for any parties over 8 guests.

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RaysineVIP

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

The experience was overall positive. The hostess was also the waitress. When it did get busy, they were having to multitask. However was aware of the wait and made a point to apologize. We accepted and understood. Chef delivered food and stated they were short staffed at the time. Food was great and the dessert( bread pudding) was the best i ever had 👍🏾

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