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Bay Leaf  Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - Hwy 280, Birmingham, AL

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - Hwy 280

4.6 (23)
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian
5426 Highway 280 Ste 14, Birmingham, AL 35242

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
With an ingredient-driven focus, global accents and nuances, the menu is a commitment to simplicity and purity of flavor, a philosophy our new ownership firmly believes in. The menu is an expression of the finest available meats and vegetables, nearly all of which we procure fresh. Drawing inspiration from each corner of the Indian subcontinent, from northern plains to southern coast, we offer a diverse and dynamic experience for our guests.

In addition to traditional Indian favorites such as tikka masalas and biriyanis, Bay Leaf Modern Cuisine & Bar offers modern tantalizing twist on Indian delicacies. Unique additions to the menu such as a perfectly grilled sumptuous desi burger, succulent tangy kababs, completely re-imagined and modernized appetizer selection, complete with signature dishes such as raspberry paneer tikka and tamarind glazed short ribs will leave you craving for more !

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pritam Zarapkar
  • Catering
    please visit our catering store at: https://www.bayleafbham.com/store/catering/
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 23 people are saying

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - Hwy 280 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

23 Reviews
  1. EdAld

    Alabama9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 26, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last Friday night my wife and I ventured to try Bay Leaf for the first time. Absolutely amazing diner! We were there right at 5 so had the place all to ourselves. Mr. Chavan was soooo helpful with the selections. Couldn't have been more pleased. I could have kept going with the crab lollypops all night (as if they even needed the tasty raspberry suace)!! Then came the butter chicken and the chicken malai kabab. All so delicious. Can't forget the Seven Oaks cabernet from Willamette Valley that was outstanding as well. We will definitely be back soon! Thank you.

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  2. ERSM

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dosa was fantastic

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  3. alanam

    Alabama5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, service was slow due to them being down some servers, but they explained this when we arrived. Considering we had 10 people in our party, it was pretty smooth sailing! We would definitely eat here again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious!! So fresh and people are every kind and attentive. Highly recommend

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  5. Experimenter

    Alabama13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service!

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  6. ReginaW

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 20, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner date was exciting, tasty and a good deal. Thanks to Cassandra King!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good eats, highly recommend for those who love curry and welcoming hosts

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  8. RoxanneB

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here a few times now and I think Bay Leaf Restaurant is the best Indian Food I’ve had in years. Nice staff too !

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  9. BoomerJ

    Alabama1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    After a mad desire for Indian food after not having any since the pandemic, I decided to go to Bay Leaf. The waiter was new and kept running back to the kitchen to find out answers to our questions. This was OK since he had to learn. They did not bring us any Indian crackers (poppadum) and sauce like they used too. The naan was room temperature instead of hot and the food was "so-so". Needless to say, this dinner did not satisfy my cravings.

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  10. Rush VIP

    Alabama39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food as always. Love the consistencey.

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FAQs

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - Hwy 280 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 518-0208.

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - Hwy 280 is rated 4.6 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bay Leaf  Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - Hwy 280

5426 Highway 280 Ste 14, Birmingham, AL 35242

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pritam Zarapkar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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