Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Birmingham

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1472)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

We hope you will join us at Daniel George restaurant. Located in the heart of Mountain Brook Village, we offer a casual yet elegant dining experience. Our menu includes fresh seafood and local produce. "Farm to Fork" is a philosophy we believe in and strive to pursue on a daily basis.

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JudithVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always great food and service. Welcoming vibe. A neighborhood gem

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!

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Trey

Dined 3 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 2 days 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 (1630)

$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 5 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

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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JessicaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great service and food. Love the atmosphere as well. Can’t wait to go 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 Dec 13, 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.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.5

4.5 (462)

$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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Joseph

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fantastic. Service was top notch. Had a small hiccup with reservation but it was fixed immediately. This place is well worth it. It is nice to have a restaurant that takes care of the customer and makes amazing food for a fair price.

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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 Dec 10, 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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Popular dish

The Hanger

Grand Ticino

4.4

4.4 (100)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mt Laurel

About the restaurant

Just south of Birmingham, nestled at the foothills of Double Oak Mountain, you’ll discover a hidden gem that reflects old world comfort with modern twists on Mediterranean cuisine. After you wander through our New York style market that offers takeaway meals, wines, local beers, imported oils and specialty gifts, you’ll find our casual dining area and bar. We offer a variety of food ranging from fish 'n' chips and mouth watering burgers, to our homemade pastas, sauces, and authentic Neapolitan pizzas. At Grand Ticino, we pride ourselves in making you feel like you are part of our famiglia.

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Gayla

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Service was exceptional for our party of 11 (2 of whom were small children). Good variety so everyone selected something quickly, and everyone enjoyed their meal.

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

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