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Yard Dining Room - The Yard - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

The Yard - Birmingham

4.1
4.1
617 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
Welcome to The Yard in Birmingham, Alabama, where Elevated Dutch-Southern Fusion takes center stage. Indulge in a culinary journey crafted by Executive Chef Shellbie King, whose expertise transforms hearty, rich, and soulful ingredients into exquisite dishes. The warm ambiance envelops you in Southern charm, with decor featuring reclaimed wood, leather accents, and artful touches. Immerse yourself in a dining experience where every detail, from the menu to the lighting, contributes to a memorable fusion of flavors and hospitality.

We serve breakfast and dinner weekly, and we serve breakfast, brunch, and dinner on weekends. We are happy to accommodate large groups! Please call the restaurant directly for parties of 7 or more. Any reservation created online for parties of 7 or more, including those created as multiple smaller parties, will not be honored.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 226-9298
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shellbie King
  • Catering
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    20th St
  • Parking details
    Valet available on 1st Avenue North
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Romantic

  • Alabama

    Great for scenic views

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

617 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julia was our server and was very pleasant and helpful. Short ribs were scrumptious.

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  2. JohnA

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent cuisine and hospitality! Will repeat visit!

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  3. SheilaS

    Alabama

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We both had the pork chop. It was wonderful. The host was friendly and courteous. Our server, David was able to make recommendations and we tried them. I would definitely go here again!

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  4. Tami

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. The smoked salmon toast was phenomenal. The dinning room is beautiful. The service was fantastic. I would absolutely recommend it for a quaint sophisticated elegant dining experience.

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  5. CheriJ

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Staff are very nice and always checking on you. Good wine list.

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  6. BillB

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfast.

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  7. ChristineC

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic but limited menu and still on Summer menu in October

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Service took too long. Food was mediocre. Waitress was nice but wasn’t present very often.

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  9. cynthiah

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the server was very nice! The only reason I gave it four stars overall was due to the limited menu. I’d recommend it though.

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  10. Debbie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Greeter was courteous and we got sat right away. The restaurant was empty. Our server started out polite and helpful. He for got about us after we received our apps and drinks. Did not come back to take our dinner order. We noticed no one else around, fortunately the chef walked by and asked him for our server. Selection of wines by the glass was not my favorite. Our meal was superb!!!!!! Totally made up for the evening. The place is beautiful and the dinner was amazing. Customer service needs work.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great service. Our waiter was very passionate about food and helped us decide on what to get.

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  12. KayeC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were glad to get last-minute reservations and were blown away by the smoked trout dip and the trout entree. Super service from Monica and the team. We hope to return on our next B’ham trip.

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  13. ashleyl

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate a last minute dinner at the Yard while staying at its host hotel the Elyton and had a great experience. Our server David was fantastic. Friendly, helpful and attentive. And the food was equally as good. The meal definitely hit the spot after a long day of traveling.

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  14. JoshuaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was very peaceful and elegant. The food and drinks were all well made. Our server was very nice and engaged with us regularly through the meal. The Elyton has very nice amenities.

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  15. KevinL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    We were going to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Only as we were seated was this acknowledged after that nothing special. The heirloom tomato s on the salad were hard and I don’t think heirloom at all. Some bruised brown peaches and hard unripe peaches were on the salad.The French fries were nice and crispy. Very disappointing overall.

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  16. StewK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Service and everything was good but the food was not. It wasn’t gross but it was far from good and the portions were small.

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  17. HTomash

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    No atmosphere and small menu. It used to be better.

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  18. BHMDiner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    7:00 on a Tueday night, the place was dead. Nice and quiet, but really quiet and the lights were way up. Kind of a strange vibe.

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  19. PeterD

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    We had reservations at 12:30. We arrived at 12:28 and by the time the server approached the table it was 12:40. At that time he told us the kitchen closes at 1pm so if we wanted food, we had to order at that time. Food was good not great. Avocado toast had a small spread of avocado on less than half the toast. Egg on burger over cooked and waffle was flavorless. Amount of food was good and traditional breakfast looked great. At 1:20, we cashed out with the server and about 10 minutes later with plates still on the table, they turned off the lights. Not some of the lights….ALL THE LIGHTS! I walked to the kitchen and hollered but no one was there. They literally left us in the dark restaurant with what appeared to be by ourselves. We walked out the front door (push bar so it locked when you left) and as we walked by we caught the bartender sound asleep on the coach in the lounge area. Why take reservations if they can’t serve us that late? Why not say you need to leave instead of turning the lights out and abandoning us? Unreal!

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  20. bevrockin

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner! I had the pork chop and my sister had the steak. Both were really good. Our server was attentive and kind. I couldn't believe the place didn't have more patrons on a Saturday night. Definitely needs to be checked out.

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  21. Omi222

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    This was just OK. Food was average. Service not so good. Too bad….nice hotel should have food to match.

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  22. NigelG

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was amazing and the new menu was adventurous but still familiar.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Staff were very astute and affable. The atmosphere was very quiet and serene, great ambiance. The food was delicious and served exactly as ordered. Extremely quaint in the mornings, great place for quiet breakfast or business .

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  24. Dabenny

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service in a easy to find location.

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  25. MeganM

    Alabama

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    They were very short staffed but made every effort to take care of everyone. Food was amazing and worth the wait!!!

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  26. AnnG

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Our experience at The Yard was a little hit and miss. We appreciated that they accepted reservations. We were seated promptly. A coffee pot was brought to the table and we served ourselves. We had to ask for cream for the table, after we were told it was coming. We asked for spoons and they were never received. My husband had to ask for juice twice. I watched three tables that came in after us be served before us. The waitress never updated us or apologized for the delay. She never acknowledged it at all. The food was good. No complaints there. One diner had requested no potatoes and got them anyway. Not a big issue. We were charged 24% tip because there were six of us. This is a pretty hefty tip for the poor service we recieved in my opinion. There was only one waitress serving the entire restaurant so it may be that she was just overwhelmed. Either way, we did not have good service.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Que, our waiter & bartender, left us with an AWESOME experience. He never allowed us to look for him, he was ALWAYS PRESENT, it seemed. Our drinks, pomegranate margarita & old fashioned were good! The fish was delicious and the olive oil cake with pistachio pieces! Thank you for a great experience!

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  28. JimATL

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enormous servings, excellent food, exceptional service. The perfect brunch restaurant!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    The server was short staffed. Food was good, but waited over two hours for the food.

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  30. JohnF

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the staff was wonderful ! We really enjoyed the hospitality and the food was great!!

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  31. ToniaF

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our breakfast and service was great.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good experience and delicious food. Had a good time

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  33. TaraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The decor! The ambiance! The service! The food! All of it < chefs kiss>!!!

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  34. TPKNewYorker

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an incredible meal- from salad to risotto to fish. Will definitely go back. Great service, friendly, and not loud, nice ambience.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Smelled of sewage. Gnocchi was almost inedible. Crème brûlée wasn't good. Server was nice

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was mediocre at best. Took a long time to get

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  37. ReginaldH

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed the dinners. Next time we come I’ll try the wine selection. Overall we enjoyed the experience.

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  38. KWDiner

    Central Coast

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great place for dinner for two and large parties. The wait staff was very attentive. We also enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. It's worth returning to.

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  39. PamelaM

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always stay in Elyton hotel when travel through the area. And *always* dine in The Yard. Have never ever been disappointed. This time enjoyed cheese tray appetizer and bison entree with a fantastic Pinot noir. Highly and totally recommend.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Atmosphere was awesome but the best was the staff and the great service

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FAQs

The Yard - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 226-9298.

The Yard - Birmingham is rated 4.1 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Yard - Birmingham

1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th St
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available on 1st Avenue North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shellbie King
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (205) 226-9298
  • Catering
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email sales@elytonhotel.com for further information.
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