By now it’s not news that Birmingham has one of the nation’s most respected dining scenes. What you may not realize is just how much our restaurant community continues to grow, with new chefs, new openings, and new possibilities.
Where To Eat & Drink In Birmingham
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Five Points South Entertainment District
American, Asian, Bakery, BBQ, Bistro, Breakfast, Burgers, Cafe, Chicken, Chinese, Coffee Shop, Continental, Deli, Donuts, Family, French, Gourmet, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Indian, Irish, Italian, Meat and Three, Mexican, Organic, Pizza, Sandwiches, Seafood, Southern Food, Specialty Foods, Sports Bar, Steak, Sushi, Thai, Vietnamese, Wine Bar, Yogurt
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GaBriella’s Bistro/ Creative Catering by Ambrosia
American, Continental, Family, Meat and Three, Sandwiches, Southern Food, Steak
NEW YORK TIMES – The 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025, featuring Birmingham’s Bayonet
NEW YORK TIMES – The 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025, featuring Birmingham’s Bayonet
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CHOWHOUND – The Best Diner in Every State, featuring Salem’s in Homewood
CHOWHOUND – The Best Diner in Every State, featuring Salem’s in Homewood
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MICHELIN – The Best Value Restaurants in the American South
MICHELIN – The Best Value Restaurants in the American South
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Birmingham named one of the top 24 places to travel worldwide in 2026 by AFAR Media
Birmingham named one of the top 24 places to travel worldwide in 2026 by AFAR Media
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CBS NEWS The Dish: Alabama Restaurant Ends Stigma Around Eating Alone
CBS NEWS The Dish: Alabama Restaurant Ends Stigma Around Eating Alone
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Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America in 2025
Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America in 2025
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11 Birmingham Restaurants Earn MICHELIN Recognition in Historic First
11 Birmingham Restaurants Earn MICHELIN Recognition in Historic First
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Fife’s Named One of the South’s Best Breakfast Joints by Southern Living
Fife’s Named One of the South’s Best Breakfast Joints by Southern Living
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Carrigan’s Opens New Location in Downtown Birmingham – See Photos from Bham Now
Carrigan’s Opens New Location in Downtown Birmingham – See Photos from Bham Now
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Magic City Classic Makes It Rain Across the Birmingham Area
Magic City Classic Makes It Rain Across the Birmingham Area
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Birmingham restaurant beats out coastal spots for title of ‘Best Seafood in Alabama’
Birmingham restaurant beats out coastal spots for title of ‘Best Seafood in Alabama’
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Short But Sweet: How to Spend Only a Few Hours in Birmingham
Short But Sweet: How to Spend Only a Few Hours in Birmingham
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Southbound Food Festival Is Birmingham’s Hottest Ticket
Southbound Food Festival Is Birmingham’s Hottest Ticket
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Birmingham Restaurant Included in New York Times’ “50 Best Places in America”
Birmingham Restaurant Included in New York Times’ “50 Best Places in America”
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Uptown Birmingham’s K&J’s Elegant Pastries makes national list of ‘most over-the-top desserts’
Uptown Birmingham’s K&J’s Elegant Pastries makes national list of ‘most over-the-top desserts’
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Virtual-Gaming Restaurant Fairway Social Opens in Downtown Birmingham
Virtual-Gaming Restaurant Fairway Social Opens in Downtown Birmingham
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Mashed.com – Salem’s Diner ‘Best in Alabama’
Mashed.com – Salem’s Diner ‘Best in Alabama’
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El Barrio Named Best Mexican Restaurant in Alabama
El Barrio Named Best Mexican Restaurant in Alabama
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Birmingham Food Festival Unveils New Name and Expanded Dates
Birmingham Food Festival Unveils New Name and Expanded Dates
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Chez Fonfon Named Best Restaurant in Alabama
Chez Fonfon Named Best Restaurant in Alabama
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Southern Living: 15 Cheap Thrills in Birmingham, Alabama That Cost Next to Nothing
Southern Living: 15 Cheap Thrills in Birmingham, Alabama That Cost Next to Nothing
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BhamNow – Your Walking Guide to CityWalk BHAM—eats, entertainment + more
BhamNow – Your Walking Guide to CityWalk BHAM—eats, entertainment + more
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Capella Pizzeria Announces Grand Opening at Uptown at the BJCC
Capella Pizzeria Announces Grand Opening at Uptown at the BJCC
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Southern Living: 15 Southern Restaurants At The Top Of Our Readers’ Bucket Lists
Southern Living: 15 Southern Restaurants At The Top Of Our Readers’ Bucket Lists
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Birmingham Watch: Dining-ham – Birmingham Rebrands as Foodie Haven
Birmingham Watch: Dining-ham – Birmingham Rebrands as Foodie Haven
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The best fried chicken restaurant in Alabama, according to Yelp
The best fried chicken restaurant in Alabama, according to Yelp
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NY Times – 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States
NY Times – 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States
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Forbes: Neighborhood to Watch – Uptown Birmingham, Alabama
Forbes: Neighborhood to Watch – Uptown Birmingham, Alabama
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AL.com: Alabama bar, Adios, named one of the best in America
AL.com: Alabama bar, Adios, named one of the best in America
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BJCC announces ‘Dillard’s Chophouse’ expansion into Uptown Birmingham
BJCC announces ‘Dillard’s Chophouse’ expansion into Uptown Birmingham
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AL.com: James Beard Award-winning Nashville chef opening Birmingham restaurant
AL.com: James Beard Award-winning Nashville chef opening Birmingham restaurant
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