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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Alabama

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Alabama? 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!

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FIRE Steak house - Wetumpka

4.9

4.9 (1228)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Montgomery

About the restaurant

At FIRE we put the SIZZLE on the steak. It's our job to deliver an experience you've never had before. We have a talented team of chefs that love and have a passion for great food. Choose FIRE Steakhouse when nothing but the best will do.

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Tammy

Dined 6 days ago

The Fire Steak house food and service is beyond amazing, and worth the price. The staff recognize you from the time you enter and continue the one-on-one service as they make sure you have everything promptly at your table. Upon leaving the women are given a red rose. Such a wonderful added staple of excellence along with imported chocolates for two.

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Seafood Risotto

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New York Style Cheesecake

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4.8

4.8 (2042)

$31 to $50

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Amore Ristorante Italiano, has been a traditional family owned and operated business since 2005. We are first generation Americans who have inherited the great cultures of the old world; who have actually lived and breathed the culture of the people we represent, in the translation of the food, wine, and spirit we serve you.

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Catherine

Dined 4 days ago

Thrilled to find this romantic restaurant. Service and food were outstanding. Highly recommend it.

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (1536)

$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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JanVIP

Dined on Jul 1, 2025

My B’day lunch at Daniel George was absolutely delicious! Our service was impeccable . The 6 of us enjoyed it immensely. Thank you! Jan Wells

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Pappardelle Bolognese

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Huntsville

4.8

4.8 (7405)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Huntsville

About the restaurant

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

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David

Dined on Jul 1, 2025

Superb food; excellent service; memorable evening!

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Epice - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (62)

$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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Alex

Dined 2 days ago

Had lunch for our 18th anniversary. Very thoughtful for the server to bring us 2 glasses of champagne to celebrate! The Aranbeet app was amazing. Also enjoyed talking w Frank the GM. Will be back!

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4.8

4.8 (2091)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

New American in Alabama. Thank you for your patronage.

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SamuelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The cuisine is always excellent at Bistro V. The gumbo was especially delicious—some of the best I’ve ever had outside of New Orleans! Catherine was our bartender/server & did a great job with not only the cocktails, but also with food recommendations.

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Scallops over Grits

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Elevation Bistro

4.8

4.8 (463)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Payne

About the restaurant

Elevation Bistro is an intimate and inviting restaurant located in the heart of Mentone, Alabama. We proudly offer menus of locally and regionally sourced ingredients in a cozy and rustic mountain town atop beautiful Lookout Mountain. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.

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Mark

Dined 2 days ago

The food was superb and the atmosphere was very nice. You’ve got to have the Bread Pudding for dessert!!!

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Galley and Garden

4.9

4.9 (1707)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Celebrated as the "Most Romantic Restaurant in Alabama", Galley and Garden features the finest locally sourced ingredients crafted into a creative and fresh menu. This beloved neighborhood gem is also recognized as Wine Enthusiast magazine's 100 Best Wine Restaurants in America and has garnered Wine Spectator's Best Award of Excellence. Artfully presented dishes, impeccable service, and the perfect address are signature to Galley and Garden, making it the perfect venue to celebrate any momentous occasion.

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Darren

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

We celebrated our 27th Anniversary with a visit to Galley and Garden and what a beautiful home/restaurant. Everything about the evening was perfect and our server Amber was fantastic. Would highly recommend!!

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G&G's Own Banana Pudding

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Duroc Pork Chop

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (473)

$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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Leslie

Dined on Jul 1, 2025

Our server August was fantastic. She gave us tons of information and advice to make sure we had the best experience possible.

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Little Betty Steak Bar

4.7

4.7 (664)

$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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amy

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in. Fantastic Dirty Martini, steak and spicy lobster pasta. Will definitely be back soon!

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