Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Birmingham

OpenTable

Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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.

Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1678)

$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.

Top review

Angie

Dined 4 days ago

Delightful experience for my moms birthday she enjoyed it very much!

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4.8

4.8 (304)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Epice, a charming Lebanese Bistro in the heart of the Birmingham. After 11 years of serving Nashville, we have opened our second location in beautiful Birmingham.

Our wonderful lunch sandwiches are wrapped in pita breads baked by Middle Eastern bakers and are served daily. At dinner, we keep the lights low for a great ambiance for a date night or celebration.

The bar serves a gorgeous cocktail program as well as fun wines from all over Europe and the Middle East. Come out and relax!

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hilaryGold

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience. The food was amazing and service was outstanding! Will be back.

Little Betty Steak Bar

4.8

4.8 (1029)

$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:
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Andrea

Dined 2 days ago

Somehow this restaurant keeps getting better + better. I’m working my way through the menu + last night I enjoyed the Marsala mushrooms (new favorite!) spaghetti + Chicken Milanese. And it’s a given to order the Caesar salad every time. I’m not a gin drinker but I really liked the Whoa Black Betty, Bramble Lam. Restaurant was jumping from all of the Michelin excitement which also made for a great night.

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4.8

4.8 (113)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Mountain Brook

About the restaurant

Revival Restaurant Group is proud to present SeaBar, a restaurant concept by Little Betty. Nestled right next door in Lane Parke, SeaBar is a fashionable and lively seafood bar where coastal flavors take center stage. With Chef Kyle’s thoughtful menu highlighting oysters, crudo, and wood-fired specialties, SeaBar delivers an elegant yet approachable experience that feels at once modern and timeless.

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Helen Kathryn

Dined 1 day ago

The food was exceptional, including delicious fresh raw fish in the nigiri and sushi that simply melted in your mouth. Our server, Jenny, was excellent, especially navigating the gluten free menu. We enjoyed the meal from cocktails to desserts. Favorites were the O-Toro nigiri, Hamachi nigiri, surf and turf roll, and the Diablo roll.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (607)

$30 and under

Sushi

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is all about good vibes and even better experiences. We bring people together through bold, sustainable ingredients, unforgettable flavors, and a vibrant atmosphere where inspired food, great conversation, and an iconic Happy Hour take center stage. Tucked into The Summit - Birmingham's go-to open-air destination - we've got patio seating, weekly specials, and a Happy Hour worth staying for. Join us for All Day Happy Hour, Vegan + Sake Tuesdays, and Little Bento Bonanza Mondays. Dine in, order online, or grab a BYO(S)B to-go. Catering available.

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Roy

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

We always have the best service! Lawson is amazing!

Seasons 52 - Birmingham

4.9

4.9 (3682)

$31 to $50

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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Andy

Dined 2 days ago

Great flatbread and avocado stack. Sea bass was good too. Excellent service. Thanks

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

Experience

Wine & Dine at Seasons 52

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (9603)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Enjoy the magic of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® in the Magic City! Whether dining with coworkers, enjoying a night out with friends, or hosting a special event, Perry’s award-winning menu, original cocktails and extensive wine list are perfect for any occasion. Boasting 10,000 square feet, our Birmingham location offers all of Perry’s unique features, including four private dining rooms, an island bar and an outdoor patio.

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Catherine M

Dined 1 day ago

This was my second visit and I’ll be back. No disappointments at all.

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Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

4.8

4.8 (3311)

$30 and under

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Great ideas often occur in the most comfortable of settings and Bellinis is no exception. With that in mind, in 2008 after discussing ideas over a bottle (or 2) of wine, the concept of Bellinis was formed. Come see why "Life is Sweet" at our place. Relax and enjoy your own glass of wine among friends and see where your discussions take you. At Bellinis OUR Passion is YOUR Food and YOUR Service.

Bellini's features 100% Prime Organic Beef, housemade pastas, veal, seafood and classic Tuscan Italian dishes. Bellini's maintains an extensive wine selection and weekly desert specials. Our bar opens weekdays at 4pm for drinks and dinner service begins at 5pm Monday to Saturday.

We have two private dining areas available for large parties. Our private dining room accommodates 20 to 25 patrons and features a 48" TV with audio visual capabilities. Our Intimate Dining room accommodates 10 to 15 patrons. Reservations are suggested.

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Kimberly

Dined 5 days ago

We had a wonderful time at Bellinis last night. Our server was so nice and accommodating. All of our entrees were spectacular. We will definitely be back.

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Popular dish

Blackened Grouper Oscar

Popular dish

Seafood Risotto

Popular dish

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Habitat Feed & Social

4.7

4.7 (837)

$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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Astara

Dined on 17 Oct 2026

Great views and value for the brunch! Kara was an excellent server and very attentive.

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Experience

Harvest Feast - A Thanksgiving Celebration

Lapeer Steak & Seafood - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (337)

$50 and over

Seafood

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Lapeer is a chef inspired Steak and Seafood concept with a boutique coastal vibe setting located in the heart of the Historic downtown Alpharetta.

The menu will include premium cuts of beef including prime, certified Angus, America Wagyu and reserved dry aged steaks. Our seasonal approach will have a mixture of classic, yet innovative creations as well as some steakhouse staples. We source our fresh seafood and day boat fish from the gulf and east coast and offer a regular rotating selection of fresh oysters

A well balanced by the glass list with a focus on new world varietals. An extensive reserve list driven by full bodied California cabs and red blends, backed with a solid mix of old world Italian and French varietals.

We here at Lapeer are excited to serve our community. We invite you to Lapeer Steak & Seafood where we are committed to offering class, quality , good service and style to meet your expectations at the highest level.

Top review

Tim

Dined 6 days ago

Best restaurant in Birmingham! The entire meal - wine, apps, wagyu, sides, dessert - and service were phenomenal. 12/10

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