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

The Yard - Birmingham

3.9 (708)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 708 people are saying

The Yard - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Yard in Birmingham offers a mixed dining experience with standout dishes like the "amazing filet" and "fabulous short ribs." While some guests praise the "great service" and "excellent ambiance," others note slow service and miscommunication. The restaurant's atmosphere is inviting, ideal for celebrations, but service inconsistencies may affect the experience.

708 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very attentive, no delays in service, food made it to the table hot and for all 4 of us to enjoy at same time. The uniqueness of the structure made it a great experience—very historical. Food was excellent. Will return.

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  2. Alexandra

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely slow service, horrendous food. Our food came out 45 minutes after ordering, was cold and tasted like dog food. The table next to us was waiting for an hour and a half. The restaurant was turning people away even though they had empty tables. Do not come here.

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  3. Jordan

    Alabama3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Was excited to try this restaurant, made reservations before an 8pm comedy show at 5:45. We were seated at 5:45. However, we waited likely 20 minutes for the waitress to acknowledge us, which we had to flag her down for that. We finally ordered drinks but then waited like another 20-25 minutes until they were brought to the table. We ordered appetizers (Bread basket, Wings, Muscles). The wait for the appetizers was very long also, at least 30 minutes, during this time we did not see our waitress once or we would have ordered more drinks as they were empty. When the appetizers were brought, we made sure to order as we knew we might not see the waitress again, we also ordered drinks. The bread and wings were good; however the muscles were awful, they tasted frozen. We waited patiently for our food and drinks, but when it got to be 7:40 with no sign of the food being delivered or even the drinks we ordered, I asked them to cancel our main courses. We weren't going to have time to eat and make our show. They did rush one of the burgers out, but it was undercooked. They removed the main course that was never delivered to the table from the bill but likely should have done more than that to make it right. I never felt like our server cared that we were there for dinner, we were an afterthought. Cant say we would be back.

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  4. Michael

    Orlando2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Took 20 minutes to get our order in, and another hour to receive our food. While others received service, and visits from the manager we sat with empty glasses. The reservation was for a birthday, so it should have been a somewhat special evening but the service turned it into a mad dash to the door. The food was great, but portions were underwhelming. If dining in Birmingham again we won’t be choosing The Yard.

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  5. Mary

    Atlanta4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I took our grandchildren and children for Easter brunch. The only breakfast food was shrimp and grits – grits were lumpy and the shrimp or tail on. Dry beef slices and turkey and no other breakfast. Food service was terrible, but there was plenty of help standing around and talking. We won't be back.

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  6. Dan

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The greeter at entrance was not very helpful or welcoming. He did not give us any information and we had to figure out that it was a self serve brunch buffet. The server at the dessert station was not familiar with the desserts available and did not know what each was. Everything was well presented and very tasteful. The meal was overpriced at $60.00. The restaurant area and bathrooms were very clean. It was not very crowded for a holiday.

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  7. Juanita VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was subpar from most of the staff. One server, not ours, came over and saved the day. It seems they were not ready for customers even though we had a reservation and people were working. The restaurant wasn’t full and it still seemed to require a lot of effort to have someone be attentive.

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  8. Nickie

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. The staff was happy and attentive.

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  9. Mackenzi

    West Palm Beach1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Main server was clearly on drugs. Assisting server was great at trying to correct main servers many mistakes.

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  10. Kyron

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed service food and drinks amazing also enjoyed the bar on the roof

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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 3.9 stars by 708 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
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1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th St
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 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
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