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

The Yard - Birmingham

3.4 (722)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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 722 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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Yard - Birmingham offers "delicious food" in a "great environment" perfect for brunch with friends. While service can sometimes be slow, the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff enhance the dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing breakfast" with highlights like the blueberry pecan waffle and Bloody Mary's.
722 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Atlanta28 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    So we went there for a weekend in Birmingham for my wife's birthday. We immediately sat down and was greeted by a lady who clearly was not a server. We never had a direct server for our table the entire time. It took a while to get our drinks as well as appetizers and a salad took almost an hour into service to get the biggest problem though was the quality of food. My wife got a $58 steak that had no flavor. My best friend got a pork chop that literally tasted like it had shake and bake on it. My chicken piccata was underwhelming as well. The only thing that was good were the alcoholic drinks. But for the value and what you would have expected from a nice restaurant was not worth it and we will never go back

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  2. Yolanda

    Alabama3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was incredibly slow from start to finish. We were seated quickly but it was a long wait for water, our order to be taken, and even after we called for the check. We even observed one party leave bc the wait for their order was so long. That being said, the food was delicious. It’s unfortunate the long delays tarnished the experience.

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  3. Charvon

    Alabama1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ran out of certain food. Everyone’s food came out at different times to the table. Waited a long time for our food and some of the food was wrong.

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  4. Kathryn

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and environment. Really nice place to have brunch and actually be able to hear your friends! Service was a little slow, but we didn’t care much, because we enjoyed everything else!

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  5. Karen

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about the experience except having to drive around for 30 minutes to find a parking space. Otherwise, it’s a very nice restaurant.

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  6. Ja'Lyn

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was outstanding, but the food from the dinner menu was not good. It lacked seasoning and my meat was burned. I may try them again during brunch hours due to the amazing pictures online; I’m still debating.

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  7. Carol VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed in the Marriott for not having good management in their restaurant The Yard. Very poor management. The staff was very pleasant but it felt like it was the first day on the job for all of them. Didn’t know the dinner menu or where or if they had types of beer or wine. Took at least 20 minutes to get a drink. The staff in The Yard needs much more training which management should have recognized. Food was okay.

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  8. Ebony

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My mom and I were here for a pre-concert dinner. We waited at the host stand for about 5 minutes before someone came up and sat us (fine--I'm a restaurant server so i get it) --- we got sat to a table with dirty silverware (THE DIRT WAS CLEARLY VISIBLE) --- it took about 10 minutes for the server/bartender to come over and give us water --- then another 10 for an actual server --- my mom got the burger and i got the mussels and grilled oysters .. my mom loved her burger, while my oysters and mussels were nasty (literally just oysters and bacon bits) (the mussels smelled AND had an unseasoned red broth)--- so i got wings instead. Candace was nice, but overall-- absolutely not.

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  9. Evelyn VIP

    Alabama8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were excellent. The restaurant is quiet & elegantly appointed. The menu is pretty basic although the food was tasty. They need to add more green vegetables to the menu as well as other fish options. (Salmon was the only fish entree.) If you want steak you will not be disappointed. For the appetizers, be sure to try the hummus and fried oysters

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  10. Jordan VIP

    Alabama3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited for mothers day as I noticed decent reviews. It was very quiet when we arrived. Quick seating and ordered drinks. The soda system was not working so we had to settle for tea and water. We stared off with the bread basket and for the price we were expecting fresh bread. The bread was hard and had texture of it had been sitting out…..extremely dissatisfied seeing the price we paid. In addition we ordered the wings which were outstanding. At this point we still had not had any refills from our drinks and they were visibly empty for some time and little interaction from the server. The steaks and pork chop had very little seasoning but the burger was well seasoned and had exceptional taste. For what we paid we did not get the quality and value at this restaurant and with it being Mother’s Day and a way to celebrate was disappointed

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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 3.4 stars by 722 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
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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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