Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Alabama

OpenTable

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!

FIRE Steak house - Wetumpka

4.9

4.9 (1236)

$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.

Top review

William

Dined 5 days ago

The food was outstanding, large portions & great recommendations. Wonderful steaks cooked to perfection and great waiter, Tobi.

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New York Style Cheesecake

Amore

4.8

4.8 (2054)

$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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Michael

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and service! Looking forward to the next time

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Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1543)

$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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KennethVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was excellent. We come to Daniel George regularly and it is always outstanding service and cuisine.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese

Connors Steak & Seafood - Huntsville

4.8

4.8 (7428)

$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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Stan

Dined 2 days ago

It was great food and great service. We got the prime filet and it was worth every penny

Epice - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (75)

$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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Gary

Dined 2 days ago

Attentive staff, great food. Great atmosphere. We will be back.

Bistro V

4.8

4.8 (2100)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

New American in Alabama. Thank you for your patronage.

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Jan

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great meal with great service! The fish of the day was awesome.

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Popular dish

Scallops over Grits

Elevation Bistro

4.7

4.7 (468)

$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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Michael

Dined on Jul 10, 2025

The food was delicious. We enjoyed our experience.

Galley and Garden

4.8

4.8 (1712)

$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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haley

Dined 5 days ago

A beautiful venue with a great cocktail selection, wine list, and rotating seasonal dishes.

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Popular dish

Bread Pudding

Popular dish

G&G's Own Banana Pudding

Popular dish

Smoked Pork Chop

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (477)

$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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Anna

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

The experience was great at Blue Sushi Sake Grill! I have already recommend it to several others! Autumn was a great server - with excellent recommendations.

Little Betty Steak Bar

4.7

4.7 (676)

$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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samVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food was amazing and Braxton, our server, was attentive and friendly.

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