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Hot and Hot Fish Club
Feb 25, 2009 by Robert from Birmingham, AL

Overall Rating: 9
Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Salads were excellent.
• Unreasonable prices for entrees especially.

“Good food, but not the best I have had. Prices out of reach on a regular basis. Felt overcharged with entrees. Might go here once or twice a year for a special guest! With the economy especially what it is now, this restaurant would be only for the wealthy on a regular basis. Maybe prices could be somewhat less possibly with smaller portions or some foods that needed less artistry or preparation. I am originally from New Orleans and several restaurants equal or are superior to hot and hot at a lesser price for great entrees, appetizers and desserts and superior wine lists. If any of these suggestions will be followed, maybe I might become a regular!”

Stix Restaurant
Feb 11, 2009 by Chris from Tuscaloosa

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Chefs are extremely entertaining.
• Always Packed.

“Excellent Japaneses Grill.”

Longhorn Steakhouse
Feb 4, 2009 by Earnest from Birmingham

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Quality service, menu, and food preparation.
• Not romantic enough.

“I've ate with my family at every restaurant on hwy 280 and for food taste and service there's only one other restaurant that come close.”

Lloyds
Dec 16, 2008 by Mark from Birmingham

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[4] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Didn't have to wait long for the food.
• The food was not worth the time it took to eat it.

“Worst, greasy onion rings I've ever eaten. Salad was typical iceberg lettuce with little else. Coconut cream pie crust was reminiscent of cardboard and the filling was definitely from a mix. Unless you enjoy eating greasy, unhealthful food, don't bother going to this place. Better off with a chicken wrap from Chik-Fil-A.”

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Que, Inc
Aug 16, 2008 by Kris from Miami

Overall Rating: 10

• Best BBQ I've ever tasted in my life! Same goes for the chili.
• The waiter I had provided terrible service, but the food made up for it.

“Had to go to Alabama on a military trip. I've been a lot of places and so far this is where its at ! I'm not a big review writer so ill keep it short and simple. If you stop through Alabama you must go here. The corn bread is the best I've ever tasted and the food is awesome. I really wish they would open a place down in South Florida.”

Burly Earl
Jul 18, 2008 by Robert from Birmingham

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food is fantastic, fresh and affordable.
• New hours are lousy.

“The food is burgers and fries, done as well as anyone else ever has. The onion rings, fried mushrooms, and French fries are all top notch. The Feed Bag appetizer has plenty of all three for $6. Their burgers are great, their sandwiches are great and their appetizers are great. Expect to spend $9 for a combo that is worth every penny. Have your fries with A-1 steak sauce instead of ketchup. The sour cream horseradish dipping sauce is fantastic. They have a limited but adequate selection of beer and liquor. Alabama drinks are required to contain less than a certain amount of alcohol (I think 1.75 oz) so you may find them a little lacking. Stick to beer. The only thing that's bad is their new hours. They are closed for lunch; they open at 4 pm and close when the last customer leaves. I used to eat lunch there, as did everyone else who worked at UAB. I now go to Becky's South, which is almost as good, and a little cheaper.”

Hot and Hot Fish Club
Apr 24, 2008 by Mark from Birmingham, Alabama

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Classy.
• Out of the special everyone told us to try and it was only 8pm.

“Although the food was nice I was amazed to see the owner yelling at his staff in the dining room. Especially when the owner didn't even make sure to have enough of the "special" for the evening. I hope he yelled at himself for making such a mistake. I will probably go back but only if my lady insists. I can stand a pompous owner who berates his staff and considers himself better than anyone else.”

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Hot and Hot Fish Club
Apr 9, 2008 by Susan from Memphis

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Loved everything.
• There was no negative.

“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Worth every penny. Would recommend it to everyone. Watching them prepare the food is such fun and so interesting.”

Veranda (The)
Jan 22, 2008 by Howard from Birmingham

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The best food in Birmingham, hands down.
• Not a great place for people afraid of calories.

“Simply put, this restaurant is extraordinary. The chef, who has been there less than a year, puts out the most consistently delicious food to be enjoyed in this city. Having previously lived in New York and New Orleans, I would confidently predict that the meals I've had at The Veranda would compare favorably to anything available in those culinary Meccas. If you ever get the chance, be sure you don't miss this experience before the chef moves on to bigger and better things. My highest recommendation.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Burly Earl
Sep 1, 2007 by Tammy from Destin Florida

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Friendly people, fast service, great food, specialty sandwiches, homemade recipes.
• Dont get there often enough.

“Fast service with specialty sandwiches and burgers made to order. All sauces, dressings and batters, beer and buttermilk, are made to order. Best huge onion rings. Large selection of sandwiches (35) providing something for everyone. Also, has bar side of business with games and pool tables, TV. Allows smoking in bar where you can eat.”

Al's Deli and Grill
Jun 1, 2007 by john from homewood

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Convenient, fast, worth the money.
• None.

“Even if anyone is a little unsatisfied with the service, food, to whatever, you have to admit, compared to the fast food, gross, unfriendly, and time-limited restaurants out there, Als is the best in town. Open 24/7, u never go hungry. Meals are filling, try to get some chicken fingers from Arbys and see what you get. Drinks are free for students. Atmosphere is awesome. You can read, study, or just chat with friends any time of the day. It is so close to most dorms. So convenient for hospitals. You can call in and they will have your food ready. You go in and order, and most of the time your food is ready before you are done filling up your drink. What else can you ask for. One thing to remember. If any of the employees seems rude to you? Remember, it is stressing to serve the number of people who come in there all day long. It is hot inside. It is a tough job. So take and give.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Lovoys Italian Restaurant
May 14, 2007 by alicia from gardendale

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great food, great service.
• Smaller building, louder volume level

“This is my favorite restaurant ever! They have wonderful food. They are now open for lunch, 10:30 - 1:30 and dinner from 4:00 - 9:00 (or 10:00 on weekends). The only drawback, and it's a small one compared to all the good things about this place, is that the building itself is a little on the small side. Therefore, the tables are closer together and the volume level is a little louder. Still I would recommend this place to anyone who likes Italian food. I personally like it better than the olive garden. Try it for yourself.”

Jim n Nick's Barbecue
May 3, 2007 by Terry & Al from Gulfport, MS

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Love the food, the taste, the atmosphere!
• The wait time¿

“We love it!”

Waffle House
Apr 21, 2007 by Peggy from Panama City, FL

Overall Rating: 1

• Nearby.
• Food sanitation.

“High priced and a week stay at my home town hospital with food poisoning from bad hamburger meat.”

Captain D's
Feb 13, 2007 by Jennifer from Houston, Texas

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Customer service, food, and environment.
• Nothing.

“I loved the way the cashier Matthew took my order and he treated me like I was a very famous person.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Magnolia Cafe, Inc
Nov 13, 2006 by guest from Hoover

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, atmosphere, service.
• Cost.

“Absolutely delicious filet! Great atmosphere! A little pricy, but very well worth it on special occasions!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Gianmarco's Restaurant
Oct 31, 2006 by Michael from Conyers GA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, service, atmosphere.
• Just a little pricey perhaps!

“We ate at gianmarco's last January (2005) during a business trip. And we are going back there again and again and again. I have traveled a great deal and have eaten at some very fine restaurants and this rates with the best for Italian food. Even in Italy.”

La Cocina
Oct 24, 2006 by Tink from Pinson

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The food is great.
• Sometimes the tables and booths are a little dirtily.

“Fabulous food for a fair price. Love the Salsa, and everything else. I highly encourage anyone at UAB to go there. ”

Golden Corral
Oct 21, 2006 by Gerald from Birmingham

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Close to work.
• Not having a translator to help communicate.

“Food is fair and service is almost nonexistent. If you would like a specialty item you will need to get someone to translate, as most of the employees behind the counter do not speak English.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Lovoys Italian Restaurant
Sep 17, 2006 by David from Memphis

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Staff was great, Food was the best quality.
• Only open for dinner Mon - Sat after 4:00PM.

“We were working in the Birmingham area for about three weeks and found Lovoy's after about three nights of fast food. Buy far some of the best Italian food that I have ever eaten. The food was so good that we ate there almost every night for the remainder of our trip. We had almost everything on the menu and did not find anything that was not out of this world. Go on a Wednesday night for the wine tasting party. If you are traveling to the Birmingham area you MUST try Lovoy's. The best stuffed shells I have ever eaten, great steaks, outstanding seafood. We will be back the next time we are in the Birmingham area.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Taj India
Sep 12, 2006 by Cassandra from Taylorville, IL

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Very informative, helpful wait staff.
• Parking.

“Good food. Generous servings. Kheer to die for!”

Gianmarco's Restaurant
Aug 4, 2006 by Paul from Vestavia Hills

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Have always walked away with a great experience.
• Can not say anything bad.

“This is hands down the best small restaurant in the area that serves fresh Italian. The wait staff is very attentive to the wants of their customers. The food is always fresh with new dishes constantly being created and tried. It is worth making reservations for dinner. Lunch time for both food and service are great.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Al's Deli and Grill
Apr 6, 2006 by Craig from Hoover, AL

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Gyro is a must-have dish with the Z sauce.
• I do not really like the fries, but everyone says I'm crazy for thinking so.

“There are so many great things on the menu for people of all tastes. Stick to the Mediterranean and you won't be disappointed. They have a great Z sauce that they put on the Gyros. Their baked potatoes are a meal all their own. Pass on the coke and get their tea. It's a great spearmint tea. The fries aren't my favorite, but everyone I go there with says they're excellent.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Gianmarco's Restaurant
Jan 15, 2006 by Joseph from Mt. Brook

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, quaint atmosphere.
• Parking - in a small neighborhood strip center, so at night you park in front of closed other stores. Lunch not as grounded.

“I had just been told about the Gain Marco's several times but never bothered to get reservation and never could get in. Finally a good friend said it was his favorite Italian restaurant, so I got reservation. Neat place to eat, food is great and very reasonably priced. Good at lunch and dinner. Get reservation! ”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Gianmarco's Restaurant
Jan 4, 2006 by Janice from Vestavia

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Open kitchen that is quite fun to watch.
• A little crowed.

“This is the best place in town, hands down. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful service.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Gianmarco's Restaurant
Oct 18, 2005 by Pam from hueytown

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“Simply put, there are few restaurants that would require an 11 and Giancarlo's is the one in Birmingham. ”

6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Aug 24, 2005 by A

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] •

“Midnight Sushi on the weekends rocks. Tatami Room is very pretty. Traditional Japanese Sushi bar, great variety”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Jim n Nick's Barbecue
May 17, 2005 by Lisa N . from London, Ontario

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great Barbeque! A great casual place to relax and have dinner with the family.
• None

“Jim N Nick's is a very popular barbeque place and a great place for casual dining. It really isn't a drinking place, it's a restaurant. Great atmosphere for families. It is very laid back. I have never had a bad meal, but barbeque is their thing. It is a chain restaurant so there are several around the city and they are always packed.”

4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Shangri-La
Mar 9, 2005 by Lance C . from Moody

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The food is incredible, and the people are great! Very Friendly Service!

“This is by far my favorite Chinese restaurant anywhere in the area. If you are trying to decide on a place to eat, don't let this one pass you by. It is hands down the best!”