The Yard - Birmingham

Name: The Yard - Birmingham
Address: 1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35203
Telephone: (205) 226-9298
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

617 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

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
Website
http://www.theyardbirmingham.com/
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.

Location
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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

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Popular dishes

Housemade Granola Parfait$12.00
Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Housemade Granola, Blueberries, Alabama Honey
The Elyton Breakfast$15.00
Two Eggs Any Style, Southern Potatoes, Smoked Bacon or Pork Sausage, Wheat Toast or White Toast or Housemade Biscuit
Continental Breakfast$14.00
Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Alabama Honey, Housemade Granola, Chocolate Croissant, Bruleed Grapefruit, Berry Preserves
Lemon Poppy Ricotta Pancakes$14.00
Lemon Curd, Blueberry Compote, Powdered Sugar
Cast Iron Biscuit and Gravy$15.00
Housemade Biscuit, Sausage and Sage Gravy, Two Sunny-Side Up Eggs
Three Egg Omelet$14.00
Marinated Tomato, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Feta, Served with Southern Potatoes and Arugula
Roasted Pear Oatmeal$13.00
Honey Roasted Pear, Steel Cut Oats, Toasted Walnuts, Sorghum Cream
BLT Benedict$16.00
Toasted English Muffin, Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Arugula, Poached Egg, Chipotle Hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Toast$18.00
Toasted Sourdough, Smoked Salmon, Whipped Dill Cream Cheese, Scrambled Eggs, Pickled Onion, Smoked Trout Roe

Sides

Biscuit$3.00
Pork Sausage$4.00
Smoked Bacon$4.00
Two Eggs (Any Style)$6.00
McEwen & Sons Grits$4.00
Southern Potatoes$4.00
Toast (Wheat or White)$2.00

Cocktails

Bloody Mary$9.00
Mimosa$8.00

Coffee

Cappuccino$6.00
Coffee (Regular or Decaf)$4.00
Cold Brew$6.00
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Latte$6.00

Juice

Apple or Orange$6.00
Cranberry or Grapefruit$7.00

Tea

Sweet Tea$4.00
Unsweet Tea$4.00
Hot Tea$4.00

Dairy

Milk (Skim, 2%, Whole)$5.00
Non-Dairy Milk (Almond, Coconut, Oat)$6.00

Carbonated

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite$4.00
Fanta Orange or Lemonade$4.00
Saratoga Sparkling or Still Water$8.00

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

Noise • Moderate

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Alabama
Romantic
Alabama
Great for scenic views
Birmingham
Romantic

617 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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CJ
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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BB
BillB
Caribbean
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great breakfast.
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CC
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TF
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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.theyardbirmingham.com/
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.

The Yard - Birmingham

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Tomato Salad

Brunch Burger

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Main

Housemade Granola Parfait$12.00

The Elyton Breakfast$15.00

Continental Breakfast$14.00

Lemon Poppy Ricotta Pancakes$14.00

Cast Iron Biscuit and Gravy$15.00

Three Egg Omelet$14.00

Roasted Pear Oatmeal$13.00

BLT Benedict$16.00

Smoked Salmon Toast$18.00

Sides

Biscuit$3.00

Pork Sausage$4.00

Smoked Bacon$4.00

Two Eggs (Any Style)$6.00

McEwen & Sons Grits$4.00

Southern Potatoes$4.00

Toast (Wheat or White)$2.00

Cocktails

Bloody Mary$9.00

Mimosa$8.00

Coffee

Cappuccino$6.00

Coffee (Regular or Decaf)$4.00

Cold Brew$6.00

Hot Chocolate$4.00

Latte$6.00

Juice

Apple or Orange$6.00

Cranberry or Grapefruit$7.00

Tea

Sweet Tea$4.00

Unsweet Tea$4.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Dairy

Milk (Skim, 2%, Whole)$5.00

Non-Dairy Milk (Almond, Coconut, Oat)$6.00

Carbonated

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite$4.00

Fanta Orange or Lemonade$4.00

Saratoga Sparkling or Still Water$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does The Yard - Birmingham offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Yard - Birmingham restaurant rated?

Is The Yard - Birmingham currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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