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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Birmingham

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

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4.8

4.8 (2039)

$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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Steven

Dined 6 days ago

The food is fantastic. Best kept secret in Bham. All the service is great . The waitress we had, Alyssa, was as good a waitress as I have seen in a long time.

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (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 4 days ago

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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Epice - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (58)

$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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Lauren

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience! The apps and mains were excellent. Drinks were spot on. Highly recommend. Will go 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 2 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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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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Smoked Pork Chop

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (471)

$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 4 days ago

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 (660)

$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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Toni

Dined 7 days ago

Food was delicious, service was outstanding, perfect for a special occasion!

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (8890)

$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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Jane

Dined 5 days ago

Perry's is an excellent restaurant for fine dining and celebrating special occasions.

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Dinner-Cut Pork Chop

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ORANGE VANILLA CREAM CHEESECAKE

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Seasons 52 - Birmingham

4.7

4.7 (3539)

$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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TomVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We had great food, as usual, with avocado toast and tomato flatbread! And Shelby did a wonderful job serving us!

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Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

4.7

4.7 (3097)

$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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Bo

Dined 3 days ago

We were celebrating my Mother's 90th birthday, and of all the restaurants that she could have chosen in Birmingham, she and my father selected their favorite, Bellini's! The ambiance is excellent, the food is outstanding and the wine list is impressive. The Wedge Salad and White Chocolate Bread Pudding is the best in town!

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White Chocolate Bread Pudding

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